A Louisiana lawmaker would like to cut state tax dollars for the New Orleans Saints after multiple players didn’t stand during the national anthem during yesterday’s game. St. Francisville Rep. Kenny Havard says they have looked at cutting funding to the Saints in the past. He says the state also rents office space in Benson Tower for an extremely expensive price…:
Cut 8 (08) “the state”

President Donald Trump said Friday that owners should fire players who don’t stand for the anthem, and he called them sons of bs. Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says he disagrees with what the president said…:
Cut 4 (09) “disappointed a lot of people”
But Brees said he would never sit for the anthem. Some fans are posting pictures on social media of black and gold memorabilia on fire.

Lake Charles Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night that left a 10-year-old dead and a 17-year-old injured. Deputy Chief Mark Kraus says police are actively searching for a suspect or suspects. He says authorities discovered a grim scene when they responded to the call…:
Cut 12 (10) “he received”
The 10-year-old has been identified as Jaylyn Citizen of Lake Charles.

Six Winnfield Senior High School students were recognized on the House floor by Congressman Ralph Abraham after serving as pallbearers for a World War II veteran. 93-year-old Thomas Hunter had no close family so the football players stepped up after learning about the situation. Abraham says this is an inspiring story about a community rallying to honor a hero…:
Cut 14 (10) “so deserved”