Its deadline day at the capital, and lawmakers only have until the clock strikes 12PM to come to an agreement on a budget and a tax bill to fund it before the special session ends. The Senate sent an updated budget and tax bill to the House, where most of the discussions will take place today. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says he expects a deal to be cut before the end of the night.
The Senate’s budget and tax plan would raise a half penny sales tax to fully fund TOPS, higher ed, and healthcare, while the House would prefer a third penny sales tax and additional budget cuts.
The LSU Baseball season has come to a close as the Tigers finished with a record of 39-27 after losing 12-0 to Oregon State last night. Tiger Rag Associate Editor, James Moran, says Coach Paul Mainieri took them as far as they could go……
Three people are accused of a widespread livestock theft ring with quite the price tag. State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the husband and wife, Rickey and Wanda Thompson of Pitkin, along with their son Justin Thompson, are accused of the thefts that occurred from August to October of 2017. Strain says businesses sustained significant financial losses due to the thefts.
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Ricky and Wanda Thompson have turned themselves in to the Allen Parish Jail, however Justin Thompson has yet to surrender to authorities.
Three of four inmates who escaped from the St. Marry Parish Prison have been captured with one still on the loose. 40 year old William deans was found in Morgan City, while 28 year old Jamie Scarborough and 18 year old Tanner Scarborough were apprehended in Picayune. 24 year old Elias Todd is still being sought. Four suspects have been arrested and charged with assisting escape.