The House approves a bill allowing the Legislative Auditor access to the tax records of Medicaid recipients. The proposal sparked an intense floor debate between Republican Tony Bacala and Democrat Gary Carter, who says it’s unfair to the poor…

Cut 1 (28) “I’m Matt Doyle”

The Eunice Police Department says they received a Snapchat video of a 17-year-old girl pouring “all-purpose” cleaner into the teacher’s cup while a 17-year-old boy kept a lookout for the teacher’s return. Both students admitted their participation and have been charged with a felony of mingling harmful substances.

The incident is still under investigation

The state’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is the lowest on record dating back to 1976. The rate dropped to 3.5% in April in the numbers that come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Workforce Commission Director Ava Dejoie says it is welcome news for the state.

Cut 6 (08) “…a good sign.”

Another round of severe weather is on its way. Most of north, central and southwest Louisiana are under a slight risk for severe weather on Saturday and the Shreveport-Bossier area is under an enhanced risk. Brandi Richardson with the National Weather Service says we’ll see scattered storms during the day and stronger storms will move in later…

cut 12(09)   “…some tornadoes”