More information is coming out about the Will Smith murder case after New Orleans police say a loaded 9mm gun was found in the former Saints star’s vehicle. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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A bill that would allow motorcyclists 21 and up the option to wear a helmet now advanced out of a state house committee. Supporters say riders should decide whether or not they want to wear a helmet, not the government. But Ville Platte Rep. Harvey LeBas is concerned more people will be injured if this law passes…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards also opposes the legislation which heads to the full House.

Strong storms are moving through the bottom half of the state, and much of them have already been severe with hail reported. Schools are closed in St. Charles and St. John due to severe weather.

A bill that would require businesses to pay men and women the same for similar work passed in the Senate. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says in Louisiana a woman makes on average 65-cents to every dollar a man earns. He says this contirbutes to the state’s budget problems…:
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The vote was 28-10 and now the bill heads to the House.

Funeral arrangements are announced for beloved Saints color analyst Hokie Gajan. The Baker native & former LSU and Saints standout lost his battle with cancer Monday night at the age of 56. A balloon release for Hokie will take place tonight in Madisonville — then visitation will be Friday at St. Anselm Church in Madisonville. A funeral mass will follow at 3 p.m.