After nearly two years of legislative indecision, and a looming governor’s race, now it’s deadline day at the capitol, and lawmakers only have until the special session ends at midnight to reach an agreement on a budget and a sales tax bill to fund it. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says the deal he sees being put into law won’t make everyone happy, but should give both sides a win they can take home.
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 the Tigers didn’t have enough healthy, quality arms to get past the Corvallis Regional. Moran says they could have a better team next season, especially if a couple of their star players decide to stay at LSU
The three-day Major League Baseball draft begins today.
The pastor of St. Peter Church in Morrow has been accused of sexual abuse of a minor in an alleged incident that occurred several years ago. Michael Guidry has been a priest for nearly 50 years, while running St. Peter for the last nine. Lafayette Bishop Doug Deshotel says the priest has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by law enforcement.
Cut 11 (12) “canonical penalties”
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.
Cut 9 (08) “…one million dollars”
Ricky and Wanda Thompson have turned themselves in to the Allen Parish Jail, however Justin Thompson has yet to surrender to authorities.