House GOP leader Lance Harris’ bill that would allow independent gas stations to sue larger gas station companies over unfair pricing has been vetoed by Governor John Bel Edwards. Harris owns a chain of gas stations in the Alexandria area and could have benefited from the measure. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the move may be political retaliation…
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Edwards said in the veto message that Harris’ legislation would increase fuel prices.

State Fire Marshal’s office announces the arrest of a south Louisiana man who allegedly set three fires over three months time. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says Austin Blake Ceasar was upset with an ex-girlfriend and the last fire happened at a home in Ville Platte…
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Ceasar faces several charges including aggravated arson.

House Republicans are fighting the Governor’s claims that their “caucus of no” is responsible for the legislative gridlock. Kevin Barnhart.
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The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s office says a 44-year-old Denham Springs woman was fatally stabbed by 33-year-old Christopher Glenn in a domestic violence attack. Spokesperson Lori Steele says Tosha Smith was stabbed multiple times and another woman was also injured…
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Steele says multiple children were inside the Denham Springs home too.