The blame game is going on right now between the governor and House Republican leaders over who is responsible for the special session. The House and Senate couldn’t come to an agreement on a budget before the regular session ended at 6. Governor Edwards says both sides are going to have to give a little to come up with a solution…:
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But House Republican leaders say they don’t appreciate Edwards’ all or nothing type approach.

A teen in Union Parish is dead following what authorities call a tragic accidental shooting. They say deputies responded around 1pm Thursday afternoon to a location where they found a 14-year-old boy in the woods target shooting with an older sibling when he was shot once in the head. Investigators believe a .22-caliber rifle caused the wound.

And a reminder if you’re headed to New Orleans this weekend > Both Eastbound lanes of I-10 will be closed between Sorrento and Gramercy from 9 tonight through Monday morning at the latest.

Tickets for the Super Regional Tournament in Baton Rouge are now only available on the secondary market, but they are few and far between — and not cheap. StubHub spokeswoman Johnna Hoff says this is not the norm for college baseball, but when you’re dealing with a rivalry like LSU and Mississippi State, there will always be a big demand…:
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Game 1 begins Saturday night at 8pm.

If you love to fish but don’t have a permit, it’s absolutely free to cast a line this weekend in Louisiana. State Wildlife and Fisheries Outreach Biologist Alayna McGarry says Free Fishing Weekend is about showing potential recreational fisherman what the waters have to offer:
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Visit wlf.la.gov for more information on where to fish.