The mother of one of serial killer Derrick Todd Lee’s victims said on the Jim Engster Show that the world is a better place now that the serial killer is dead…

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A three judge panel of the state 4th Circuit Court of Appeals heard closed-door arguments yesterday regarding the mental competency of Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson. Last year, a New Orleans judge ruled the 88-year-old billionaire competent to run his business empire, but his estranged heirs appealed that decision. It’s reported that the panel will rule in about a month. This is part of a dispute between Benson and his heirs about ownership of the sports franchises.

Will lawmakers go along with Governor John Bel Edwards proposal of raising some taxes in an effort to help with the state’s budget deficit? UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says he doesn’t expect much push back from legislators right now given the dismal budget situation the state faces…

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It will take a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate to pass any tax increase.

Louisiana State Police is offering a motorcycle training program in an effort to reduce motorcycle injuries and fatalities. Trooper Bryan Lee says they have courses available for basic, intermediate and experienced riders…

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Locations and class dates can be found at www-dot-lsp-dot-org-slash-motorcycle-dot-html.