Legislation is heading to the governor’s desk that would result in Louisiana becoming the sixth state in the nation to prohibit a commonly used second-trimester abortion procedure. Opponents say this legislation would prohibit the safest method of a second-trimester abortion. But Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell disagrees…
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A bill that would authorize a private company to install cameras that read license plates has been approved by a House committee. The cameras would be installed in sheriff’s vehicles in nine parishes to catch uninsured motorists. Lake Charles Senator Ronnie Johns authored the bill. He says we need to endure that all drivers have liability insurance…:

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Opponents say this is government overreach.

Baton Rouge mayor of 12 years, Kip Holden announces he will run for the 2^ndCongressional District seat currently held by Cedric Richmond. Michelle Southern has more…

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State Police are looking for a person of interest involved in the fatal hit and run near Southeastern University that took the life of 26-year-old Erin Gerhard last week. Troopers believe a black male driving a dark Pontiac Grand Prix sedan may have been involved. He was last seen at a gas station near the scene of the incident.

Sheriff’s vehicles could soon be equipped with cameras to catch uninsured drivers, as a bill has won the approval of both the Senate and now a House committee. Jeff Palermo has more…:

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Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden made it official today that’s he’s running for Congress, challenging fellow Democrat Cedric Richmond in the 2nd District. He says he wouldn’t get wrapped up in Washington D.C. politics…:
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Democratic US Senate candidate Foster Campbell held a press conference today in Baton Rouge to discuss what he would do if elected as our U.S. Senator. Many analysts say a democrat will have a hard time winning this U.S. Senate race but, Campbell says his values reflect the residents of Louisiana, not party lines…:
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Could former St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Captain Clay Higgins be vying for the US Senate seat too? The Cajun John Wayne says he’s making a “campaign announcement” tonight in Lafayette.

An arrest has been made in connection with the dead body that was found in the median of Interstate 10 in Ascension Parish. Two days before the discovery, State Police say they responded to a crash in the same area where they located a truck with significant damage, but the driver, 25-year-old Brodnick Whittington, was not at the scene. Troopers tied Whittington to the hit and run death of 35-year-old Jenise Williams. He is charged with felony hit and run, obstruction of justice, and driving with an open container..

Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to sign legislation that would result in Louisiana becoming the sixth state in the nation to prohibit a commonly used second-trimester abortion procedure. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell described on the Senate floor the type of abortion this bill will prohibit…:
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Five other states have passed similar laws, but State Court have blocked the laws from taking effect in Kansas and Oklahoma.

Democratic Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden announces he’s running for Congress. Holden will challenge Democratic US Representative Cedric Richmond for the 2nd Congressional District seat. The outspoken former sheriff’s deputy from St. Landry Parish, Captain Clay Higgins, is expected to announce tonight that he’s also decided to run for Congress, either in the 3rd District or US Senate.

Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee is slated to join Governor John Bel Edwards today for his monthly call-in radio show hosted by the Louisiana Radio Network. The governor’s office says they plan to discuss Medicaid expansion and talk with listeners about health and other issues of concern.

Two elementary coaches and three students have been charged amid allegations they were using “questionable disciplinary actions” against three younger students in St. Landry Parish. Major Eddie Thibodeaux says the PE teachers were allegedly telling the juvenile suspects to take other kids to the locker room and whip them with a belt. He says they also tried to cover it up which is why it’s important kids know they should tell their parents about stuff like this…:
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The Plaisance Elementary School coaches are charged with malfeasance in office, criminal conspiracy, and encouraging or contributing to child delinquency, and the three students have been charged with aggravated battery.

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is holding a news conference this morning to talk about his race for the US Senate seat being vacated by David Vitter. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to attend…:
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Youtube sensation and law enforcement officer, Captain Clay Higgins, is expected to announce today he’ll run for Congress. Also, Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden will make it official he’s going to challenge Congressman Cedric Richmond in the 2nd Congressional District.

There will be no Hurricane Preparedness Sales tax holiday this year, and the back to school and 2nd amendment tax free weekends will offer partial breaks in 2016:
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That’s Louisiana Department of Revenue spokeswoman Kizzy Payton.

A new study by LSU, UCLA, and NASA finds areas around New Orleans are sinking at a high rate. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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State Police say a single vehicle crash in Rapides Parish claimed the life of a teenage passenger, and injured the driver – both unrestrained. They say 24-year-old Micah Baden of Pineville lost control of his vehicle for unknown reasons, ran off the road and crashed into a semi-trailer in a private driveway. 16-year-old Chloe James of Ball was pronounced dead. Baden received moderate injuries.

There are lots of campaign announcements today in Louisiana including Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden who is expected to make it official that he’s running for Cedric Richmond’s 2nd Congressional District seat. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Holden faces a tough challenge against an incumbent…:
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Captain Clay Higgins is also expected to announce he’ll run for Congress as well as Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell.

A man who cops say was driving a Lamborghini drunk when he crashed into a New Orleans flood wall, killing a 23-year-old Baton Rouge woman in the front seat, has been charged with vehicular homicide in the incident. 30-year-old Jason Adams is accused of driving 118 miles per hour and having a blood/alcohol level that was over the legal limit when the fatal crash occurred May 4th, claiming the life of Kristi Lirette. Adams posted $75,000 bond.

A recent study finds certain cities in southeast Louisiana are sinking. The research was conducted by LSU, UCLA and NASA. Lead Scientist Dr. Cathleen Jones says Norco and Michoud are sinking at a rate of 2 inches a year, and it’s helpful to know in terms of flood modeling and prevention…:
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Students and coaches from Plaisance Elementary School in Opelousas have been arrested for alleged questionable disciplinary tactics…:
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Lafayette Deputy Marshall Captain Clay Higgins, made famous by viral “no-nonsense crimestopper videos,” is expected to announce today he’s running for political office. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Also today, Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is also making an announcement today regarding the US Senate race, and Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden is set to make it official he’s running for Congress.

The Blue Lives Matter bill, which would charge people with a hate crime if they enact violence on police, firefighters or EMS, is headed to Governor John Bel Edwards desk. The Senate gave final passage Tuesday on a 33-3 vote.

Two elementary school coaches and three elementary students have been arrested
for allegedly using questionable disciplinary tactics. Major Eddie Thibodaux with St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office says coaches Keidrick Owens and Mona Wilson told three students at Plaisance Elementary School in Opelousas to discipline three other students…:
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The charges include malfeasance in office, criminal conspiracy, and encouraging or contributing to child delinquency. Three students have been charged with aggravated battery.

A bill that calls on Louisiana to enforce surrogacy contracts was strongly approved by the Senate Tuesday. Currently, a baby born to a surrogate is considered that woman’s child. The proposed law would grant immediate custody of the baby to the genetic parents rather than the surrogate mother. The House has to approve minor changes before the measure heads to the governor’s desk where he says he’ll sign it.

Today is a big political day of announcements in Louisiana. Youtube sensation and law enforcement officer, Captain Clay Higgins, is expected to announce tonight he will run for political office. It’s reported the Cajun John Wayne has his eye on Congress and UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross thinks it’ll be the seat being vacated by Senator David Vitter…:
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Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is also holding a news conference today regardingt he US Senate, and Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden is expected to make it official today he’s running for the 2nd Congressional District seat.

Governor John Bel Edwards second call in show, “Ask the Governor,” will be held today beginning at 2:06 pm. You can hear it on LRN stations statewide and also stream online at louisainaradionetwork.com. This month he will be joined by Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Rebekah Gee to discuss Medicaid expansion and talk with listeners about health and other important issues of concern.

Louisiana Department of Revenue spokesperson Kizzy Payton says the Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, when people can but things like generators without paying sales taxes, is not going to happen at the end of May this year…:
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She says this is one of the result of the previous special session.

A new study by LSU, UCLA and NASA finds New Orleans and surrounding cities are sinking at high rates because of natural and human processes. Lead Scientist Dr. Cathleen Jones says they used hot spot radar to determine which areas were sinking the fastest. She says Norco and Michoud are sinking at a rate of two inches a year…:
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Jones says these new numbers can help with flood modeling and prevention.