For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
A bill staking New Orleans’ claim as the birthplace of Rock and Roll is headed to the house floor. David Grubb has more…
Cut 2 (35)…I’m David Grubb.”
After a four-year-old Baton Rouge toddler was allegedly forced to drink alcohol and found unresponsive Thursday morning, her mother and grandmother are charged with first-degree murder. BRPD Spokesperson L’Jean McKneely says when officers arrived the family had already attempted to revive China Record by placing her in a tub of cold water.
Cut 3 (11) “…later die.”
Both women are being held in the East Baton Rouge Parish Jail and bond amounts have not been listed
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Louisiana Representatives are debating whether they should increase the number of medical marijuana pharmacy licenses with Gretna Representative Joe Marino proposing the limit be set to 25. Edwards believes it would be better to keep the number of licensed medical marijuana pharmacies to ten….
Cut 11 (11) “…to have too.”
Houma Representative Tanner Magee has a bill that’s passed House Health and Welfare that would allow current marijuana pharmacy license holders to have satellite locations.
And the estimated Powerball jackpot for tonight is at just over $400-million. This is far from the biggest Powerball jackpot ever. That was a $1.6-billion sum awarded in January 2016 to winners in California, Florida, and Tennessee. Chopin says it’s still good to observe three decades of Powerball with a chance for someone in Louisiana to become a millionaire…:
Cut 14 (09) “…that multi-state game.”
For the LRN I’m Erik Piccoli

For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
Baton Rouge Police say a four-year-old died after being forced to consume a bottle of whiskey and her relatives are behind bars. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”
And Houma Representative Tanner Magee is proposing a bill to create a rock and roll museum in New Orleans. The Dew-Drop-America’s Rock and Roll Museum would celebrate and promote the city and state’s rich musical heritage, as well as the social, cultural, and economic history of rock and roll music near the site of one of the most famous music clubs and hotels in the country.
Cut 7 (12) “…just music.”
I’m Erik Piccoli
A debate is underway in this legislative session on whether Louisiana should increase the number of medical marijuana pharmacy licenses. The legislation does not have the full support of the governor. John Bel Edwards says the framework for dispensing medical marijuana is still relatively new in Louisiana and adding more licensee holders could be unfair to the existing ones…
Cut 10 (10) “…problematic”
Current law states the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy can’t issue no more than ten licenses
And today marks 30 years since the multi-state, big money Powerball lottery game debuted, and Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says the anniversary comes with one of the game’s top twenty jackpot amounts…:
Cut 12 (09) “…for Saturday’s drawing.”
For the LRN I’m Erik Piccoli

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After police say a grandmother allegedly forced a four-year-old Baton Rouge toddler to drink alcohol Thursday morning, Roxanne Record and the child’s mother Kadjah Record face first-degree murder charges. BRPD Spokesperson L’Jean McKneely says even though the grandmother forced a bottle of Canadian Whiskey on the child…

Cut 4  (10) “…unconscious.”

One of the debates this legislative session is should Louisiana increase the number of medical marijuana pharmacy licenses? Current law provides for the board of pharmacy to issue up to ten licenses, but there’s bill to increase it 25. Governor Edwards believes it would be best to keep the number at ten….

Cut 11 (11)  “…to have too.” 

The bill is scheduled to be heard in the full House next week.

Houma Representative Tanner Magee says while Memphis lays claim as the home of rock and roll he wants to set the record straight and give proper credit to New Orleans’ Dew Drop Inn and their role in rock history. He says it’s time for Louisiana to highlight its rock roots.

Cut 8 (10) “…all these things.” 

The pill passed House Municipal and now heads to the floor for further debate.

Friday is the 30-year anniversary of when Powerball, the multi-state lottery game debuted. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin…

Cut 14 (09)  “…that multi-state game.”

She says one way to celebrate is to buy a ticket, with the estimated Powerball jackpot for Saturday night’s drawing is just over $400-million.

After police say a grandmother allegedly forced a four-year-old Baton Rouge toddler to drink alcohol Thursday morning, Roxanne Record and the child’s mother Kadjah Record face first-degree murder charges. BRPD Spokesperson L’Jean McKneely says even though the grandmother forced a bottle of Canadian Whiskey on the child…

Cut 4  (10) “…unconscious.”

Legislators are debating if Louisiana should increase the number of medical marijuana pharmacy licenses. Current law provides for the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy to issue no more than ten, but Gretna Representative Joe Marino has a bill to increase the limit to 25…

Cut 9 (12) “…access to it.”

The House Health and Welfare Committee has approved his bill and a full House vote is scheduled next week.

“Buckle Up in Your Truck” week kicks off tomorrow as patrol officers step up enforcement of seat belt usage inside trucks. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Mark Lambert says they are targeting pick-up trucks because they are more likely to roll over in a crash…
cut 11 (08) “…even death”
Lambert says surveys also show drivers and passengers are less likely to buckle up when they are in a pick-up truck.

Pelicans fever is spreading across the state as the NBA team will host Game 3 of its playoff series with the Suns tonight. The series is tied at one game apiece and Rel Meyers, co-founder of The Pels 12 fan group, says fans are meeting up to support the team and local businesses as well…
cut 13 (11) “….local economy”
Tonight’s game in the Smoothie King Center tips off at 8:30.

After a four-year-old Baton Rouge toddler was forced to drink alcohol and found unresponsive Thursday morning, her mother and grandmother are charged with first-degree murder. BRPD Spokesperson L’Jean McKneely…

Cut 3 (12) “…later die.”

The child’s blood alcohol content was a point-six-eight-zero. The victim’s grandmother, Roxanne Record, and mother Kadjah Record are both in custody. McKneely says the mother is charged because she did not try to intervene or call for help.

The House has yet to commit to Governor Edwards’ request to allocate half a billion dollars for a new Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge. He says now is the time to do it, with a huge state surplus and federal infrastructure money…

Cut 7 (04) “…shining now”

The Senate has yet to weigh in on funding for a new Baton Rouge bridge.

Buckle-Up in your Truck week begins Saturday… Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Mark Lambert says law enforcement will focus on making sure pick-up truck drivers and their passengers are buckled up….

Cut 10 (11) “…your seatbelt”

Tonight is Game Three of the Pelicans playoff series against the Suns. It’s the first NBA home playoff game in New Orleans since 2018 and Rel Myers, co-founder of The Pels 12 Fan Group, says the flock will be ready…

Cut 15 (09)  “…in that first round.”

Tonight’s game at the Smoothie King Center is sold out. Tipoff is at 8:30.

The Louisiana House approves the 38-billion-dollar budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1st. With the session reaching the halfway point it’s unclear if legislators will fund Governor Edwards request for 500-million dollars for a new Mississippi River bridge. Edwards says the half a billion-dollar commitment will show the feds the state is serious about bridge construction.

Cut 8 (10)  “…our state”

A bill to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.25 is shortchanged four to one in Senate Labor. Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey says if you require businesses to raise wages, they’ll raise prices to consumers…:

CUT 22(11)      “…to live.”

The lone yes vote was from bill sponsor, Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow.

The “Buckle Up in Your Truck” campaign begins Saturday and runs until the end of the month. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Mark Lambert says law enforcement will focus on pick-ups because those drivers and passengers are less likely to buckle up….

Cut 12 (12) “…65-percent.” 

The success of the New Orleans Pelicans has led more birds of a feather flocking together and Rel Myers, co-founder of The Pels 12 fan group, says the franchise contacted her and other groups to provide support for the growing fanbase.

Cut 14 (10)  “…as well.”

The Pels play the Suns tonight at the sold-out Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is at 8:30.

A bill to raise awareness about hunger among students at Louisiana colleges and universities advances in House Education.  Bill author, Baton Rouge Representative Barbara Freiberg says as much as 40-percent of college students have food insecurities. UL System President Jim Henderson says the bill creates a task force to assist those students in need.

Cut 3 (09) “…a win-win.”

The bill now moves to the House floor.

An effort to place term limits on sheriffs was soundly defeated 9 to 2 in House Judiciary. The proposed constitutional amendment sought to limit sheriffs to no more than three consecutive full terms. Longtime St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says it’s not needed because there’s a 25-percent turnover among sheriffs every four years.

Cut 6  (11) “…important thing.” 

Almost four years after 26-year-old Heikeem Hebert was killed in Abbeville police make an arrest after the crime lab linked the weapon to a suspect who was already in jail on unrelated charges. Abbeville Police Spokesperson Johnathan Touchet says 36-year-old Daniel Simon of Erath was their suspect the whole time.

Cut 12 (08) “…attempted first-degree murder.” 

The Pelicans Brandon Ingram nearly had a triple-double last night as New Orleans beat Phoenix 125 to 114 to even their NBA playoff series at one game apiece. Prior to the season, BI promised they wouldn’t miss the playoffs this year, and he’s delivered all year.
Cut 9 (12) “…for us.”

Game three is Friday night in New Orleans.

A proposed constitutional amendment that sought to place term limits on sheriffs was soundly defeated in a House committee today. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A bill to remove Robert E. Lee and Confederate Memorial Day from the list of official state holidays advances without opposition in the House Judiciary. New Orleans Representative Matthew Willard says when he learned they were still on the books, as a young black lawmaker he vowed to change that. The bill now moves to the House floor.

After 26-year-old Heikeem Hebert was killed in Abbeville almost four years ago, the crime lab has linked evidence of the murder weapon to 36-year-old Daniel Simon of Erath. Police Spokesperson Johnathan Touchet says a large amount of evidence was collected from the May 2018 crime scene and sent to the Acadiana Crime Lab.

Cut 13 (06) “…to do.”

Simon was already in custody on unrelated charges and murder charges have been added to the list.

The Pelicans are tied in the NBA playoff series with the Phoenix Suns. Brandon Ingram had a stellar performance last night, and forward Larry Nance Jr. says Ingram is the real deal, and the Pels will go as far as he can take them.

Cut 10 (11)  “…rocking with him.”

Tipoff for Friday night’s game in New Orleans is 8:30.

An effort to place term limits on sheriffs was soundly defeated in House Judiciary. The proposed constitutional amendment sought to limit sheriffs to no more than three consecutive full terms. Bill author New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry says term limits allow for different people and ideas and it doesn’t allow one person to become entrenched…

Cut 7 (06) “…to address” 

The constitutional amendment was voted down nine to two.

Almost four years after 26-year-old Heikeem Hebert was killed in Abbeville police make an arrest after the crime lab linked the weapon to a suspect, 36-year-old Daniel Simon who was already in jail on unrelated charges. Abbeville Police Spokesperson Johnathan Touchet says detectives are relieved for the victim’s family they were able to make an arrest.

Cut 14 (08)  “…an arrest.”

Simon is being held in the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center.

Following a game two upset win, the New Orleans Pelicans have tied their first-round playoff series with the Suns. David Grubb has more…

Cut 2 (34)…I’m David Grubb.”  

And more good news for New Orleans, Breeze Airways, a new low-cost airline will add a direct route from the Big Easy to Savannah, Georgia in September. The airline has been adding and cutting routes since it began flying 10 months ago. Flights to Savannah will run Mondays and Fridays and start at $59 each way.

A bill to raise awareness about hunger among students at Louisiana colleges and universities advances in House Education.  Bill author, Baton Rouge Representative Barbara Freiberg says as much as 40-percent of college students have food insecurities. University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson says the bill creates a task force to assist those students.

Cut 3 (09) “…a win-win.”

The bill now moves to the House floor.

A bill to remove the death penalty in Louisiana failed 5 to 1 in committee.  Baton Rouge Republican Bodi White spokes in opposition and says the state’s recent decision to end non-unanimous jury verdicts as a safeguard against executing an innocent person.

Cut 7 (09) “…get a guilty verdict.”

The bill no longer advances this session.

The Senate passes a bill to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. Called the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” Alexandria Democrat Senator Jay Luneau, says it’s not an issue in Louisiana and the LHSAA has rules in place should the problem arise…:

CUT 15  (11)        “…state of Louisiana.”

The measure passed 29-to-6, last year Governor Edwards vetoed the legislation.

$232 million in sports betting was wagered in the Bayou State last month, which translates into more than $5 million in tax revenue. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says he’s extremely impressed with how sports wagering is progressing, and no major online technicalities.

Cut 12 (10) “…of March.”