A gubernatorial candidate forum was held today, with the four candidates discussing some of the issues. The lone democrat, Amite representative Jon Bel Edwards, says Louisiana needs to spend more money on much needed highway repairs, and make sure all earmarked highway funds don’t go anywhere else…
cut 14 (12) “and bridges”

A tense hostage situation in Evangeline Parish turned deadly as an unnamed hostage taker was shot dead by police. Master Trooper Brooks David says a neighbor reported a domestic violence situation and when deputies arrived, there was no answer at the door of the residence. Once Troopers arrived to help, gunshots were fired from inside…
cut 11 (05) “to kill her”
David says the woman did escape with minor injuries.
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The Joint Legislative Committee on the budget approved a 20% pay raise for State Troopers today, but not everyone was on board with the plan. Benton Senator Robert Adley, who voted against it, saying they should not use designated funds until the dollars are appropriated by the legislature. But Edmonson says that is not accurate…:
CUT 6 (10) “be honest with these people”
The vote from the House side was 24-5 and the Senate side 13-3.

The EPA has agreed to delay the open tray burn of the more than 15 million pounds of M6 propellant at Camp Minden for at least 90 days, and they would support any decision on an alternative method to get rid of the explosives by the DEQ and the National Guard…:
CUT 7 (09) “that’s progress”
That’s Minden Representative Gene Reynolds.