Louisiana lawmakers have approved Governor Landry’s plan to redirect public school budget funds to pay for teacher stipends. Kace Kieschnick has more.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy clashed with President Donald Trump in a meeting with Republican senators on Wednesday over the war powers resolution passed Tuesday in the Senate. Many have described the clash between Trump and Cassidy as a shouting match, with the president reportedly calling Cassidy a quote “lunatic” at one point. For his part Cassidy has said he matched the president’s “tone and vibe.”
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An East Baton Rouge Parish pastor who is seen on video physical fighting the 20-year-old son of his neighbor defends his actions during a press conference in front of his church in Central. Reverend Tony Spell says he got into a fist fight with the young man because he threatened violence against his family.
The Metropolitan Crime Commission is hailing the resignation of Randy Smith as St. Tammany Parish sheriff. President Rafael Goyeneche (goy-uh-NETCH-ee) says given the overwhelming evidence against him, Smith would have been merely delaying the inevitable had he not taken plea deal stemming from an altercation at a Madisonville restaurant.. Plus, by stepping down, he could benefit the sheriff’s office in another way.
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Smith pleaded guilty to felony battery and disturbing the peace by public intoxication.