Parents of children with developmental disabilities went before the Senate Finance Committee urging lawmakers to increase taxes to help fund programs that help them take care of their kids. Ashley McReynolds is the mother of 9-year-old Cooper who has a serious genetic disorder that makes him feel like he’s starving to death. She says without state assistance they would not be able to raise Cooper at home. The testimony definitely touched members of the Senate Finance Committee like Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt….
Former US Representative Joseph Cao (Gow) has joined the race for the US Senate seat that will be vacated by David Vitter. Eight well-known candidates are now in the race. Cao, a republican, served one term in the House beginning in 2009. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says with so many familiar names in the race, Cao is not a favorite to head into the run off.
One person was killed and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash last night near the Roanoke community in Jefferson Davis parish. Sgt. James Anderson with Louisiana State Police says none of the adults involved in the accident were wearing seat belts.
CUT 3 (10) “received injuries”
25-year-old Kevin Daigle of Elton was pronounced dead at a Lafayette hospital.
Duck Dynasty fans are celebrating at the Duck Commander Warehouse in West Monroe as the show airs its 100th episode tonight. Willie Robertson’s wife Korie, who also co-owns Duck Commander, says they are already filming season 10, and their new adopted 13-year-old son Rowdy Robertson will make appearances in the new season – joining 5 other siblings. The one hour season 9 finale airs tonight at 8pm on A&E.