Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is hoping his office can take ownership of the four confederate monuments that were removed in New Orleans. He says he’s meeting with Mayor Mitch Landrieu today to try and come to an agreement. He says this is a fight for Louisiana’s history…:
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He suspects the memorials to the confederate leaders won’t be the last to be removed.

The movie industry in Louisiana could soon see a boost under a bill before the House Ways and Means committee today that would put a front-end cap on the film tax credit program. The measure would also reserve 10 percent of the available credits for Louisiana filmmakers. Executive director of Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge, Patrick Mulhearn, says we keep the talented people in our state here…:
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The National Weather Service predicts heavy rainfall for most of the bottom half of the state through Tuesday night, and issued a flash flood watch effective through tonight and into Tuesday evening. Possible impacts of severe weather include strong thunderstorms, frequent lightning, damaging winds, and localized flash flooding. Motorists should use caution on roads and standing water should be avoided.

Motorists will notice a stronger police presence on the road this week as Click It or Ticket begins. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says even though this campaign only runs through Memorial Day weekend, drivers and passengers must buckle up every time they get into a vehicle…:
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He says your chances of being killed or sustaining bodily injury are greatly reduced if you buckle up.

There were no big winners in Saturday nigh’ s Powerball drawing and the jackpot is getting big. Wednesday’s drawing will be for $250 million dollars with a cash value of 154.8 million.