Tattoo enthusiasts can get inked again on Friday as part of Phase Two, but the experience will be a bit different. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Governor Edwards says he appreciates that citizens have kept protest civil across the state and supports their right to do so. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Authorities are hunting the killer of a black bear found south of Franklin, and offering a 6,000 dollar reward for information leading to an arrest…
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Tattoo shops are reopening in Phase Two and the artists behind the ink are ready to get back to work on Friday. Glynn Morace is the owner of Platinum Innovations Tattoo Studio in Baton Rouge and says it was tough on shops to be closed when he feels they are historically more sanitary than gyms.
Cut 4 (11)_ “…a weight lifted.”
Morace says the business has been overwhelmed with hundreds of customers contacting him throughout the closure with questions about reopening.
Those customers will need to set an appointment as walk-in business will not be available in the near future.
Morace says there will be changes in the experience with face coverings being provided to be worn by artists and customers.
Cut 6 (10) “…or touch anything.”
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As the nation reacts to the violent death of George Floyd, Governor John Bel Edwards says he appreciates citizens of Louisiana keeping protests civil and nonviolent. Edwards says Floyd’s death was unnecessary and he describes what he saw on the video of his arrest.
Cut 7 (13) “…were acceptable.”
Edwards, whose family has a background in law enforcement, says the procedure used to restrain Floyd is not approved in police training.
Edwards says citizens in the state handled themselves appropriately in 2016 and he vows to work with protesters in the same manner now.
Cut 9 (11) “…obviously sincere.”
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering a 6,000 dollar reward for information leading to arrests in the shooting death of a black bear just south of Franklin.
LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck says the bear was discovered in a ditch by passersby May 17th…
The Humane Society along with the Acadiana Chapter of Safari Club International pitched in for the reward.
Einck says the bears were taken off the endangered list a few years ago but are still protected.
Those with information are encouraged to call the Game Thief Hotline at 1-800-442-2511.
Einck says there’s really no excuse to shoot a bear in Louisiana.
The bear was found off of Hunting Road south of Franklin.
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The casino industry is responding to the Senate’s decision not to confirm the re-appointment of Ronnie Jones as chairman of the state’s gaming control board. Casino Association of Louisiana executive director Wade Duty was surprised by the decision and says Louisiana benefitted from his time at the helm of the board.
The retired state police deputy superintendent has held the job since 2013.
Duty says Jones captured the respect of those within the state’s gaming industry and beyond.
Cut 14 (09) “…by his counterparts.”
Duty says the timing is tough for having a void left by the absence of Jones. Duty hopes to see the next chairman have an appreciation for the industry’s role in the state and have a background in regulatory framework.
Cut 15 (10) “…would look for.”
Since the decision was made during executive session, there’s no public record on why Jones was ousted.
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