On a second try, the Louisiana House approves a bill that would levy a one-third penny state sales tax and eliminate some sales tax breaks for business. The measure would raise nearly 370-million dollars, which is less than what Governor Edwards is seeking to address a 648-million dollar shortfall. House GOP Caucus Chairman Lance Harris calls the measure a compromise, because it softens some proposed cuts, while forcing state government to reduce its size. And Harris doesn’t mind the criticism he’s receiving…
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The bill’s next stop is Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.

State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Lafayette at Super Seven Inn and Suites near Interstate 10. It’s been reported the officer was not injured and one person was taken to a local hospital.

LSU and Northwestern State are headed to the Corvallis, Oregon Baseball Regional. The Tigers will play San Diego State at 3 PM, while the Demons get a chance to play the number three national seed Oregon State on Friday night at 9:30. Northwestern Coach Bobby Barbier…
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The Manning Passing Academy will host an inaugural football camp for women in Thibodaux next month. Connor Ferrill has the story…
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