A statewide poll from JMC Analytics shows despite a 42 percent national approval rating for President Donald Trump, Louisianans are still on board, as 56 percent approve of his administration. Pollster John Couvillion says…
Cut 12 (09) “amoungst Republicans”

Two men from South Louisiana have been charged in the fatal shooting of a black bear and the then intentional attempt to hide the deceased bear. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck says the bear was killed in St. Mary Parish last November and then moved to a field off of Highway 83…
cut 4 (10) “…black bear”
31-year-old Cody Charpentier of Glencoe and 21-year-old Baily Rogers of Youngsville have been cited for the crime.

It’s National Seersucker Day. Created in Louisiana during the early 1900’s, the seersucker suit has withstood the test of time to be a signature look in the south and an iconic apparel around the country. It has since become a congressional tradition on the first Thursday of June to wear the suit, and now, Laurie Haspel with the company behind the look has expanded the celebration to a national holiday.
Cut 9 (08) “…Thursday in June”
Even though the first seersucker suit was created in New Orleans in 1909, it was Ivy Leaguers from the Northeast that made it a popular look.

Former LSU star and NBA player, Glen “Big Baby” Davis faces a prison sentence of up to seven years. after he was indicted in Los Angeles on a felony assault charge. Davis will be arraigned today for his role in a fight outside of a West Hollywood nightclub in April. The victim reportedly suffered multiple broken bones and was on a ventilator for the day.

In a letter sent to Governor Edwards, US Senator John Kennedy expressed his concern over what he called an “inexcusable waste of taxpayer funds at the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.” Kevin Barnhart has more…
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The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened last night in West Monroe. Deputies say the victim was found dead when they arrived on the scene in the one-hundred block of Keller Street. KNOE-TV reports the victim is a teenage girl.

A Shreveport woman is facing felony charges after her three dogs were found dead in her car. Bossier City Police Spokesperson Mark Natale says that 47 year old Nancy Western was at Willis Knighton-Bossier for a doctor’s appointment when she left her two Labrador retrievers and cocker spaniel in the vehicle
Cut 6 (12) “…longer than that”
Natale says animals should never be left to chance in vehicles in the hot Louisiana weather.

Saturday and Sunday is a free fishing weekend in Louisiana, which means you do not need a license to drop a line in state waters. If you want to try cast a reel this weekend, Rene LeBreton says you can visit L-D-W-F’s website to find a fishing hole….
cut 9 (11) “….fishing locations”

Still waiting to see if the governor will call a third special session in an effort to raise revenues to avoid big cuts to TOPS, colleges, public safety and certain programs that assist children and families. After failing to raise revenue in the second special session, John Bel Edwards blamed a group of Republicans he called the Caucus of No. Chalmette Representative Ray Garofalo is proud of that title, because that stands for no new taxes…
cut 16 (10) “….that group”

Only a handful of bills were approved in the second special session, one of them provides a greater tax break for working poor individuals who take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit…
cut 11 (07) “….2019 returns”
That’s Lousiana Budget Project executive director Jan Moeller says it was a pleasant surprise to see this legislation pass.

In a letter sent to Governor Edwards, US Senator John Kennedy expressed his concern over what he called an “inexcusable waste of taxpayer funds at the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission” based on a legislative audit. Kennedy says the bulk of the problems appeared to have occurred under the leadership of Katara Williams, who has since been moved to a position with Southern University.
Cut 4 (07) “…to recover this money.”
The governor’s office did not respond when asked for a comment.

This weekend is a Free Fishing weekend, which means you don’t need a license to drop a line in state waters on Saturday and Sunday. Rene LeBreton with the Lousiaina Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the free fishing weekend is now, so a novice angler who enjoys fishing, will hopefully purchase a license and they would have it for more than a year….
cut 8 (11) “…in June”
LeBreton encourages residents to visit L-D-W-F’s website for more information on the free fishing weekend.

In a letter sent to Governor Edwards, US Senator John Kennedy expressed his concern over what he called an “inexcusable waste of taxpayer funds at the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.” Kevin Barnhart has more…
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Three Sears stores are closing in north Louisiana. The retailer has notified workers of their decision to shutdown their stores at Shreveport’s Mall St. Vincent, Pierre Bossier Mall in Bossier City and their location on Millhaven Road in Monroe. Liquidation sales could begin as early as June 22nd.

GOP legislators led the effort in the last special session in blocking a sales tax bill that would have prevented or at least softened proposed cuts to TOPS, higher education, public safety and children and family services. But there is a group of Republican legislators who are unhappy that more revenue wasn’t raised…
cut 14 (10) “…ever seen”
That’s Jackson Representative Kenny Havard.

Low wage workers with kids will receive a 40 to 50 dollar boost on their 2019 tax returns as the state legislature approved an expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Louisiana Budget Project Director Jan Moller says the legislation is significant, especially if legislators agree to set the sales tax rate above 4-percent after July 1st…
Cut 10 (12) “afford it.”

The so-called “Caucus of No” stands by its decision to block any revenue bill from passing in the special session. Matt Doyle has more.
Cut 3 (31) “Im Matt Doyle”

Governor Edwards used his veto pen to take out 40 projects contained in the state’s three-point-six billion dollar construction spending plan. Most of the projects are in parishes represented by Republicans, who have voted against his tax plans.

Senator John Kennedy is asking Governor John Bel Edwards if he plans to recover the nearly 40-million dollars in taxpayer money the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission allegedly misused, according to the legislative auditor. Kennedy says the report found excessive overtime pay, sloppy travel records, and questionable spending practices…
cut 5 (09) “….festival tickets”
The new leader of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says they are using the audit to overhaul the state agency.

One of the few bills to make it out of the second special session is a measure to expand the Earned Income Tax credit, which will provide the working poor with a larger tax break. Louisiana Budget Project Director Jan Moller applauds the legislature…
cut 12 (12) “….workplace”
The higher tax break begins in 2019.

A group of anti-tax, pro cut Republicans in the House, named the “Caucus of No” by the governor are standing their ground, defending their move to block any move to renew a portion of a one-penny sales tax that expires June 30th. Jackson Representative Kenny Havard says that group has refused to work with other legislators to find a real, long term solution to the state’s perpetual budget woes.
Cut 13 (13) “this problem”
But Chalmette Representative Ray Garofalo, one of the House members refusing the revenue measures, says the governor can find savings by cutting dollars from a bloated Medicaid program.
Cut 15 (11) “are crazy.”
The governor has yet to to issue the call for a likely third special session.

Working poor families can expect to get some extra cash on their 2019 tax returns. Connor Ferrill has the story.
Cut 2 (30) ” I’m Connor Ferrill”

We are still waiting for the governor to issue the call for a likely third special session.

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed a bill by House Republican Delegation Chairman Lance Harris. Harris owns a chain of gas stations in the Alexandria area and the bill would have allowed independent gas stations to sue larger gas station companies over unfair pricing. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the veto is part of the partisan games being played in Baton Rouge…
cut 11 (12) “…for him”

Meanwhile, Governor Edwards has labeled a group of anti-tax, pro budget cut hardliners the “caucus of no.” But Erath Representative Blake Miguez says the votes were there for Harris sales tax bill, but the governor wanted even more tax dollars…
cut 7 (10) “….compromise bill”

A south Louisiana man is under arrest after allegedly stalking an ex, and setting a series of fires aimed at harassment.
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Entergy recommends you set thermostat to 78 degrees for maximum savings on your electric bill. For most people…. That’s not going to happen….
Cut 12 (10) “outside”
Entergy says each degree below 78 will add approximately 3-percent to the cost of your electric bill.