14:30 Newscast April 8,2016

Governor John Bel Edwards says he’ll be putting the finishing touches on the proposed budget for next year, which will contain a 750-million cut in state spending. Another special session may be necessary because taxes can’t be raised during the regular session. Edwards says the spending plan for next fiscal year he’ll present to lawmakers on Tuesday will be sobering…
cut 14 (11) “balanced budget”

It may be surprising but 41 parishes are holding elections tomorrow. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says the early voting turnout was very low. He expects the turnout for this election to be around 11-percent and encourages everyone to get out and vote.
CUT 5 (09) “the other”

Polls open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM.

 

North Louisiana is buzzing over the news of the sudden resignation of the Louisiana Tech women’s basketball coach, Tyler Summitt, he engaged in an inappropriate relationship…
CUT 2 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

State Police have been called in to investigate after a woman was run over by a police vehicle on the beach in Grand Isle. Sgt. Nick Manale says two women were tanning when the truck drove near them. He says the woman struck by the vehicle received moderate injuries.
cut 15 (06) “several surgeries”