Governor John Bel Edwards says he will testify before a special House committee looking into the circumstances of Ronald Greene’s death. Houma Representative Tanner Magee says they want to know when Edwards saw the violent police body camera video that shows troopers beating Greene before he died. Magee says a recent Associated Press report says Edwards viewed the video much earlier than Greene’s family or local prosecutors
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Edwards says he’s done nothing to interfere with the investigation into Greene’s death.

Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has filed a bill in the U-S House called the School Resource Officer Assessment Act which calls on the federal government to gather data regarding the number of school resource officers in each school…
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Higgins says a similar bill passed in the U-S House in 2018.

The state Department of Insurance says nearly a dozen firms have stopped writing coverage in Louisiana; meaning the state-run insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens, is having to write more policies for property insurance to cover homes and businesses.
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That’s Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon who says his office will work to help these policyholders find less expensive policies in the private market.

Facing the potential of $43-million in damaged infrastructure, Southern University is receiving federal help to construct permanent erosion control measures. Congressman Troy Carter was on hand for the announcement… Cut 4 (11) “…the Mississippi River.”
Carter says it’s another example of the federal government investing in infrastructure solutions for the people of Louisiana.

A bipartisan House committee wants to hear from Governor John Bel Edwards as they investigate the State Police Custody death of Ronald Greene. Kevin Gallagher has the story…
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A Senate Committee has dramatically changed a proposed permitless concealed carry law to a bill that would allow teachers and administrators to carry concealed guns on campus. The legislation would also authorize school districts to appoint a school protection officer, who would receive training.

Congressman Troy Carter says seven million dollars in federal money will be used to preserve Southern University’s ravine and prevent some of the school’s buildings from falling into the Mississippi River. Carter says he learned about the dire situation a year ago from former retired U-S Army General Russell Honore…
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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the number of property insurance policies being taken on by the state’s insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance, is growing as a result of two active hurricane seasons. Donelon says he wants to reverse that trend…
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Governor John Bel Edwards will appear before the House committee investigating the circumstances surrounding Ronald Greene’s death when the panel meets on June 16th. Greene’s family was told he died in a car crash in Union Parish. But police body camera video shows Greene was beaten by troopers following a high-speed chase. During Wednesday’s meeting, Houma Representative Tanner Magee read written testimony from Doctor Frank Peretti, a coroner in Arkansas who oversaw Green’s autopsy
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In response to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has introduced a bill he calls the School Watch and Tactics Act…
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Higgins says he has filed another bill that would lead to more security officers at schools that do not have enough.

Southern University gets a major boost in its efforts to save its campus from erosion. David Grubb has the details…
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The Louisiana Legislature has approved a new name, image and likeness law that allows schools and their booster groups to facilitate N-I-L deals. The legislation heading to the governor’s desk would also keep the endorsement deals involving the student-athletes private. Supporters say this will put Louisiana in line with what other states are doing.

The LSU baseball team is in Hattiesburg getting ready for regional play that will begin tomorrow at Pete Taylor Park. Tiger Fans are confident their team can take this Regional. Coach Jay Johnson doesn’t believe the pressure to win is a negative…
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The Tigers will take on Kennesaw State Friday night.

The Ragin Cajuns play TCU on Friday in the College Station Regional. U-L Lafayette pitcher Austin Perrin…
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LSU athletics director Scott Woodward tells the Advocate there’s no rush to approve a new scheduling format for football in the Southeastern Conference. It’s possible a vote could take place tomorrow when the SEC spring meetings end in Destin, Florida. The discussion surrounds whether there will be eight or nine conference games and how many permanent opponents, between one and three have been thrown around as many expect the SEC will scrap the division format.

N-I-L is also a popular discussion at the S-E-C spring meetings. Tigers football coach Brian Kelly says name, image, and likeness has turned into a runaway train…
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The Louisiana Legislature has approved a new N-I-L law that allows schools to help facilitate N-I-L deals. The legislation heading to the governor’s desk would also keep the endorsement deals private.

The special House committee looking into the circumstances of the State Police custody death of Ronald Greene has requested that Governor John Bel Edwards appear at their June 16th meeting. Houma Representative Tanner Magee says it’s unclear when Edwards saw the police body camera video that shows troopers beating Greene before he died
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The governor’s executive counsel Matthew Block says Edwards’ testimony will demonstrate he nor anyone on his staff was involved in a cover-up related to Greene’s death.

The state’s insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, has seen an increase in 13-thousand policies since Hurricane Laura made landfall in 2020 as the number of insurance companies writing homeowners insurance is dwindling. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says if you are without property insurance, call his office…
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Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins introduces legislation intended to shore up security in schools.…:
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A Louisiana House bill to allow permitless concealed carry in Louisiana was changed dramatically in the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee. An amendment approved last night changes the bill to authorize schools to appoint school protection officers, allowing trained teachers and administrators to carry concealed firearms. The legislation needs full Senate and House approval and the legislative session ends Monday.

The Louisiana Legislature is close to passing a law that would prohibit violent juvenile offenders from owning a gun until they are 24. But Gretna Representative Joe Marino says since juvenile offenders are adjudicated by a judge and not convicted by a jury, Louisiana law does not allow the state to prohibit gun ownership after they turn 18…
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The measure is a Senate vote away from heading to the governor’s desk.

It’s the first day of the 2022 hurricane season. Entergy’s Vice President of reliability John Hawkins says After being pummelled by major storms the last two years, Entergy has learned important lessons regarding planning and logistics.
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A Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s deputy was seriously injured when he was hit by an A-T-V. State Police is handling the investigation and Trooper Kate Stegall says deputies were pursuing two ATVs early Tuesday morning driving recklessly on public roadways. Stegall says the injured deputy got in front of one of the A-T-Vs……
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18-year-old Reginald Hamilton of New Orleans is facing numerous charges including attempted first-degree murder of a police officer.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine rages on, New Orleans physician Dr. Mark Alain Dery is assisting those in need of being medically evacuated. Dery says he’s been in Ukraine for about three weeks now.
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Dery is also educating healthcare providers how to treat civilians severely injured in the conflict.

Still no arrests have been made in yesterday’s shooting on the campus of Xavier University in New Orleans following a graduation ceremony for Morris Jeff Community School. An 80-year-old woman was fatally shot and two others were wounded. NOPD Deputy Superintendent Chris Goodly says they believe an altercation between two women sparked the shooting…
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Today marks the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane season. Among those getting ready is power provider Entergy. Vice president of reliability John Hawkins says a major component of their storm preparedness is keeping limbs and branches away from power lines.
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Hawkins says they use satellite imagery and computer modeling to help predict when trimming may be needed.

A juvenile offender who committed a violent crime would not be allowed to possess a gun until they are 24 as a result of a proposed law close to final legislative passage. Don Molino has the story..
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Legislation that would prohibit some juvenile offenders from possessing firearms until they are 24 years old is nearing final legislative passage. It passed in the House on a 59-39 vote. Kenner Representative Debbie Villio told the House that Florida has a similar law, but Gretna Representative Joe Marino believes the bill is unconstitutional….
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Marino says since juvenile offenders are adjudicated by a judge and not convicted by a jury, Louisiana law does not allow the state to prohibit gun ownership once they leave the juvenile justice system.

Coming up today at the Capitol, the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee will debate a bill that would allow nonfelon adults to conceal carry a gun without a permit. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat finds it strange the bill is getting a second committee hearing in the Senate…
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The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins today. Brooke Thorington has more…
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In Ukraine, New Orleans physician Doctor Mark Alain Dery is assisting with medical evacuations and also training first responders on how to treat civilians severely wounded from military strikes….
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Still no arrests have been made in yesterday’s shooting on the campus of Xavier University in New Orleans following a graduation ceremony for Morris Jeff Community School. An 80-year-old woman was fatally shot and two others were wounded. NOPD Deputy Superintendent Chris Goodly says they believe an altercation between two women sparked the shooting…
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Today marks the start of hurricane season and there are still thousands in the Lake Charles area and southeastern Louisiana living in trailers as they wait for repairs to be completed on their home. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says that’s a concern…
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After passing in the House and a Senate committee, a so-called Constitutional Carry bill gets re-assigned to a second committee hearing. Kevin Gallagher reports on what that may mean…:
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Governor Edwards has vetoed a Senate bill that would have allowed payday lenders to offer 15-hundred installment loans, but the person receiving the loan could face up to 15-hundred dollars in fees and interest. Edwards says he opposes payday loan products that keep vulnerable individuals in debt by paying higher interest rates that are available at commercial banks.