A convicted killer and rapist will not be released on parole on Sunday as originally scheduled. Samuel Galbraith was sentenced in 2000 to 71 years in prison for the brutal murder of 21-year-old Karen Hill, a conveience store clerk in Vernon Parish. The state parole board granted Galbraith’s parole, but it was learned the victim’s mother never received a parole notification letter. It was sent to a different address to a different state. Another hearing will be scheduled in the future.

Iberia Parish Sheriff deputies are trying to determine who fatally shot an 80-year-old woman. Officers were called to the scene just before one AM this morning after gunshots were heard in the area. Investigators say they found several bullet holes in the front door of a home and after forcing the door open, the elderly victim was found dead, apparently struck by multiple gunshots.

State Police say 28-year-old Dwight Johnson of Covington was killed when his motorcyle crashed into the rear axle of a trailer in Abita Springs yesterday.

An-anti tax group called Truth in Politics says a poll they commissioned finds the public doesn’t want to see their taxes increased. Executive Director Kelli Bottgher says 75 percent of respondents oppose a recommended 23 cent hike on the state’s gasoline tax.
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The survey also finds 80 percent of respondents say government spends too much, taxes too much, or both.

There is a threat for severe weather today as a result of a cold front that will provide the state with cool temperatures tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says eastern portions of Louisiana are under a slight risk of severe weather..
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Keim says high temperatures may stay in the 60s for some parts of the state tomorrow.