08:30 Newscast, May 31st, 2016

The four people who died in the fiery head-on East Feliciana Parish crash have been identified, and one of the victims was a 1 year old according to State Police. They say the child, Hazel Temple, 19-year-old Holley Thomas, 22-year-old Brandon Temple all of Denham Springs, along with 24-year-old Jakyle Hall all died. It is believed Brandon Temple tried to pass two vehicles when he slammed into Hall’s vehicle head on just north of Clinton — and both vehicles became fully engulfed in flames killing all occupants.

The full Senate is expected to debate the budget bill for next fiscal year on Wednesday. Under the Senate Finance committee’s version of the spending plan, all waiver programs that assist the elderly and families with developmentally disabled children are funded. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne…:
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The session must end June 6th.

Five teams from Louisiana are in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The measure that would prohibit state agencies from asking job applicants about their criminal history before the interview process is awaiting Governor Edwards’ signature. US Justice Action Network Executive Director Holly Harris says this will help felons get back to work and turn away from crime…
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