On a recent overseas flight when a passenger needed medical attention, and a professional didn’t answer the call, two LSU Health New Orleans medical students jumped into action. Associate Dean for Student Affairs Dr. Cathy Lazarus says she’s extremely proud of the first-year students, Heather Duplessis and Lauren Bagneris.

Cut 3 (11)  “…the patient.”

Ouachita Parish Sheriffs arrest a man outside of the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center who allegedly told deputies he was there to free his family on god’s orders. Ouachita Sheriffs’ spokesperson Glenn Springfield says 35-year-old Bobby Koch admitted to having used methamphetamine before driving up to the OCC gate and speaking to a gate guard…

Cut 6, 9 seconds, family out

Koch was arrested and booked for possession.

Governor Edwards vetoes a bill that would have let those 21 and older carry a concealed firearm without a permit or training. Brooke Thorington has more from Edwards and the bill’s author.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Vermillion Parish Sheriffs discover a victim with multiple gunshot wounds on the side of the road south of Abbeville after hearing reports that a body had been thrown out of a vehicle in the area. Authorities believe the victim was being transported to an area hospital but had succumbed to their injuries before arriving.

If you’re in the market for a car anytime soon, be prepared for sticker shock and a scare car lot. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Governor Edwards vetos a bill which allows 21 and older to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Brooke Thorington has more from Edwards and the bill’s author.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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 A sports gaming analyst expects Louisiana will have some of the highest per capita sports gaming revenue in the country once the activity gets off the ground. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 3 (30)  “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

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If you’re looking to buy a car this summer, be prepared for sticker shock, dealers say demand is high, but supply is low. According to Black Book used car prices have climbed 30% in the past year. Louisiana Auto Dealers President Will Green says a disruption in the supply chain is one reason car lots are short on vehicles.

Cut 4 (10) “…out there.”

Green says production was disrupted during the pandemic with a computer chip made overseas, it is those chips that function as the brain of vehicles.

With pent-up demand to travel this summer, but yet a hesitancy to fly or use public transportation, vehicle demand is even higher. Green says since dealers are having a hard time filling the lot with new cars, used vehicles are also a hot commodity and dealers tell him…

Cut 5  (07) “…before.

So, if you have a used car that you do not need, this might be the perfect time to sell. But Green says if you need a vehicle, be patient but also know that most dealers have a way of finding the right car for you.

Cut 6 (09) “…for them .”

Green expects production to return back to normal soon and car lots to look like they did pre-pandemic late fall.

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Governor Edwards vetoes legislation granting the right to conceal carry a firearm without a permit for ages 21 and up. The bill had popular support in both chambers during the session. Edwards says while he supports Second Amendment rights, he believes conceal carry is a large responsibility and one should undergo proper training.

Cut 7 (08) “…marksmanship.”

But bill author, West Monroe Senator Jay Morris says while he expected the governor to veto his legislation, he admits is he is disappointed. Morris says he and the governor even had a conversation about the veto.

Cut 8 (07) “…on this one.”

Edwards says it isn’t too much to ask a person who wants to carry a concealed weapon to have proper training and understand regulations and he strongly believes in proper background checks.

Cut 9 (08) “…currently have.”

The veto of the concealed carry bill on the heels of a veto to ban transgender females from competing in women’s sports has increased the likelihood of the first-ever veto session to be called.

Morris says he’s optimistic a session will be called and conceal carry will become law in Louisiana.

Cut 10 (11) “…really want.”

The measure received wide support during the session it passed in the Senate on a 27-9 vote and in the House 73-28.

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A half-trillion-dollar Congressional infrastructure deal that a bipartisan group of lawmakers and the President agreed to last week could be falling apart.

President Biden is now waffling on whether or not he would support the deal unless a companion piece of legislation expanding social programs was approved as well. LSU Poli Sci Professor Robert Hogan says that puts the infrastructure bill in jeopardy…

Cut 11 (08) “…passed.”

The companion reconciliation bill appears likely to include over a trillion dollars in spending on renewable energy and climate change, child and elder care, education investments, and more. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will not allow a vote on the infrastructure deal unless the reconciliation bill is also OK’d.

Senator Bill Cassidy was among the bipartisan group that approved the infrastructure deal. Hogan says even though Cassidy doesn’t back the larger social services bill this is tied to…

Cut 12 (07) “…with it.” 

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is opposed to the infrastructure deal and the social services package and is working to make sure there are not ten Republicans who will vote to approve the bipartisan deal.

So what’s behind all of this political theater? Hogan says it’s mostly intra-Democratic Party politics between progressives who want a bigger package and centrists who want a bipartisan deal.

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Biden partially walked back comments made last week that he would refuse to support the infrastructure bill if the reconciliation bill focusing on climate change and social services did not also make it to his desk.

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Play USA dot com projects Louisiana’s sports gaming industry will generate more than two and a half-billion dollars in annual wagering once the market matures.

Analyst Eric Ramsey says the Bayou State has a lot going for it when it comes to a sports betting environment…

Cut 14 (10) “…coming.”

Ramsey says the approval of mobile device sports betting for all but nine parishes will also result in higher than usual activity.

Ramsey says per capita New Jersey is the gold standard for sports gaming revenue, but Louisiana looks set to rival them. That being said the industry runs on low margins so…

Cut 15 (11)“…tax revenue.”

Despite 2.5 billion in overall action the industry is expected to only see revenue of 200 million dollars a year.

Ramsey says the approval of sports betting is likely to pay off in a big way for New Orleans.

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Currently, 21 states and D.C. allow sports betting in one form or another.

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Governor Edwards vetoes a second high-profile bill from the 2021 legislative session, legislation allowing 21 and older to conceal carry. Brooke Thorington has more on what this means for the possibility of a veto session…

Cut 2 (31) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”  

LSU announces the hiring of Arizona baseball coach Jay Johnson. Johnson made the college world series twice in his six years in Arizona and saw his team lead the NCAA in runs scored last season.

Effective July 1^st Louisiana student-athletes will be able to profit from the use of their name image and likeness without it impacting their status. UL System President Jim Henderson says had this new law been in place before athletes like former Grambling star Shakyla Hill could have profited from becoming the first college basketball player to record two career quadruple-doubles…

Cut 7 (11) “…ways.”

51-year-old FBI agent David Harris of Prairieville has been arrested on multiple sex charges involving juveniles. L-S-P Sergeant Scott Moreau says in February the US Department of Justice and State Police received a complaint of alleged sexual wrongdoings by Harris that involved multiple victims in several parishes.

Cut 4 (10) “…as 2016.”

Governor Edwards’ veto of legislation that would have removed the need to have training or a permit to carry a concealed handgun increases the chances the state’s first ever veto override session gets called.  Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says with the anti-transgender bill receiving bipartisan support and the permitless constitutional carry legislation passing by a large margin, the governor is rolling the political dice.

Cut 13 (04) “…veto session.”

Effective July 1^st Louisiana student-athletes will be able to profit from the use of their name image and likeness without it impacting their status. UL System President Jim Henderson says the change is long overdue and he’s thankful that the Legislature OK’d the new policy.

Cut 6 (09) “…way.”

Under UL System N.I.L. policy student-athletes must complete a five-hour yearly training course on the procedure for obtaining benefits such as sponsorships.

Law enforcement arrests one of their own for multiple sexual abuse charges including rape and indecent behavior with children in Ascension, East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes. State Police Seargent Scott Moreau says an extensive investigation led to the arrested of 51-year old David Harris of Prairieville

Cut 3 (08)  “…field office”

Former Arizona head baseball coach Jay Johnson is the new head of the LSU Baseball Tigers after the team inked him to a deal worth roughly 800,000 dollars a year. Under Johnson’s watch, Arizona led the country in runs scored this past season and Editor of the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Lou Pavlovich expects Johnson’s teams will put up a lot of runs in Baton Rouge.

Cut 10 (11) “…expectations.”

Johnson led the Wildcats to a pair of college world series appearances in his six years at the school. 

Governor Edwards vetoes legislation that would have allowed those 21 and older without a felony or other firearm restriction to carry a concealed firearm without a permit or training. The action comes on the heels of a controversial veto that would ban transgender women from competing in female sports. LA Politics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford believes the veto issued today increases the possibility of a veto session next month.

Cut 12 (08) “…the same.”

LSU has officially hired former Arizona coach Jay Johnson to be the school’s next baseball coach.  Editor of the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Lou Pavlovich believes the Tigers made a great hire.

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Johnson has taken the Wildcats to the college world series twice and led the NCAA in runs last season.

Starting July 1^st Louisiana student-athletes will be able to receive compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness. Jeff Palermo spoke with UL System President Jim Henderson about the new policy…

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Hammond Police intercepted a plane at Hammond Regional Airport carrying roughly 750,000 dollars in marijuana and marijuana-related contraband. The plane was fueling up in Hammond after flying from California on its way to Miami. The plane’s pilots were questioned but released while a 40-year-old Miami native was arrested.

Governor Edwards vetoes a bill that would have removed the need to have a permit to carry a concealed gun for those 21 and older. This veto, along with the veto of a bill that bans transgender athletes from playing on girls’ sports teams in school could result in lawmakers calling the first-ever veto override session.

Starting July 1^st Louisiana student-athletes will be able to receive compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness. Jeff Palermo spoke with UL System President Jim Henderson about the new policy…

Cut 1 (30) “ …I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

Retiring LSU baseball coach Paul Manieri will be replaced by Arizona coach Jay Johnson. Editor of the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Lou Pavlovich calls it a great hire and notes Under Johnson’s watch, Arizona led the country in runs scored this past season…

Cut 10 (11) “…expectations.”

Johnson led the Wildcats to a pair of college World Series appearances in his six years at the school.

New Orleans FBI agent, 51-year old David Harris of Prairieville was arrested by State Police on charges of Aggravated Crimes against Nature, and Indecent Behavior with Children under the age of 13. State Police Seargent Scott Moreau says further charges are expected…

Cut 5  (13) “…intimidation” 

Harris allegedly abused children in Ascension, East Baton Rouge, and Orleans Parishes.

Effective July 1^st Louisiana student-athletes will be able to profit from the use of their name image and likeness without it impacting their status. UL System President Jim Henderson says the change is long overdue and he’s thankful that the Legislature OK’d the new policy.

Cut 6 (09) “…way.”

Under UL System N.I.L. policy student-athletes must complete a five-hour yearly training course on the procedure for obtaining benefits such as sponsorships. 

LSU has officially hired former Arizona coach Jay Johnson to be the schools next baseball coach.  Johnson led the Wildcats to a pair of college world series appearances in his six years at the school.  Editor of the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Lou Pavlovich believes the Tigers made a great hire.

Cut 9 (12) “…dignity.”

Law enforcement arrests one of their own for multiple sexual abuse charges including rape and indecent behavior with children in Ascension, East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes. State Police Seargent Scott Moreau says an extensive investigation led to the arrest of 51-year old David Harris of Prairieville

Cut 3 (08)  “…field office”

Harris was booked for Aggravated Crimes against Nature, and Indecent Behavior with Children under the age of 13.

Governor John Bel Edwards veto’s legislation that would have done away with the need to have a concealed carry permit to carry a concealed handgun in Louisiana for those over 21.

House Speaker Clay Schexnayder believes support is growing among lawmakers to hold a veto session in July. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The skyline of downtown Lafayette is possibly about to undergo a $140-million alteration if one developer has his way. Brooke Thorington explains.

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The Louisiana Republican Party is urging the public to contact their local legislators and push for a veto session to override Governor Edwards’ veto of a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says it’s a worthy cause

Cut 3 (08)  “…itself”

The governor could also veto two other high-profile bills, a gun-rights bill and a transportation funding measure that would take dollars away from other parts of the budget. Schexnayder believes they could override all of the governor’s vetoes during a four-day session in the middle of July…

Cut 4 (10) “…worked for”

Edwards calls the anti-transgender bill discriminatory and in search of a problem that does not exist. But Schexnayder doesn’t see it that way…

Cut 5  (07) “…with it then” 

If a majority of either chamber elects not to have a veto session, it’s canceled.

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A local developer is hoping to change the skyline in downtown Lafayette. Cliff Guidry with Guidry Land Development has unveiled his plans to build two 20-story high-rise buildings. Guidry says it’s been 40 years since the last high rise was built in the Hub City.

Cut 6 (10) “…Lafayette.”

While the development in Alabama is condominiums, Guidry says he used the same business model to develop Seven16 Lafayette tower. Guidry wants the towers to eclipse others and be the tallest in Acadiana. His original idea for Lafayette was office space however…

Cut 7 (12) “…flexible.”

Guidry, a developer for more than two decades, says he’s never seen such a booming real estate market. He says he’s especially surprised coming out of a pandemic with sales prices per square foot so high and record low-interest rates.

Cut 8 (07) “…again.”

Construction is expected to begin on the $140-millon development in the fall and Guidry wants the development the be the tallest in Acadiana.

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LSU beat reporter Glen Guilbeau for the USA Today Network reports the search for a new Tigers baseball coach is down to three candidates…

Cut 9 (11) “…Jarrett.”

With Arizona’s Jay Johnson, East Carolina’s Cliff Godwin, and Notre Dame’s Link Jarrett squarely in the mix, Guilbeau says Athletic Director Scott Woodward might hold out for a bigger name.

Cut 10 (08) “…Corbin.”

Corbin and the Commodores avoided elimination last night at the College World Series and play again tomorrow. As far as when the school will announce a hire, Guilbeau says there’s a chance that it could take a while.

Cut  11 (09) “…he wants to.” 

Florida’s Kevin O’Sullivan and Drew Bianco of Ole Miss were once considered strong candidates but neither materialized, but both removed their names from consideration

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51-year-old Derrick Hills of Opelousas was arrested in Rapides Parish after allegedly fleeing from his home after shooting his wife.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says Hills’ wife, Rachelle Arceneaux Hills, was found with three gunshot wounds in the couple’s trailer home Wednesday night.

Cut 12 (11) “…fled”

Guidroz says law enforcement eventually tracked Hills to his brother’s home in Alexandria.

Cut 13 (11) “…meet me”

Hills will be transported from Rapides Parish to St. Landry Parish today.

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Senator Bill Cassidy says a bipartisan group of lawmakers has reached an agreement with President Biden on an infrastructure bill.

Cassidy says this comes after long negotiations.

Cut 14 (12) “…process” 

Reportedly the bill spends 1.2 trillion dollars over eight years with only 600 billion of it being new spending. The rest is reallocated COVID relief money. The price tag comes in far under the President’s initial two trillion-dollar proposal.

Cassidy says the bill focuses on major infrastructure projects…

Cut 15 (08) “…progress” 

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Cut 16 (09) “…soil saturation.” 

House Speaker Clay Schexnayder believes support is growing among lawmakers to hold a veto session in July. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The skyline of downtown Lafayette is possibly about to undergo a $140-million alteration if one developer has his way. Brooke Thorington explains.

Cut 2 (31) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”  

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The Louisiana Republican Party is urging the public to contact their local legislators and push for a veto session to override Governor Edwards’ veto of a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says it’s a worthy cause

Cut 3 (08)  “…itself”

The governor could also veto two other high-profile bills, a gun-rights bill and a transportation funding measure that would take dollars away from other parts of the budget. Schexnayder believes they could override all of the governor’s vetoes during a four-day session in the middle of July…

Cut 4 (10) “…worked for”

Edwards calls the anti-transgender bill discriminatory and in search of a problem that does not exist. But Schexnayder doesn’t see it that way…

Cut 5  (07) “…with it then” 

If a majority of either chamber elects not to have a veto session, it’s canceled.

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A local developer is hoping to change the skyline in downtown Lafayette. Cliff Guidry with Guidry Land Development has unveiled his plans to build two 20-story high-rise buildings. Guidry says it’s been 40 years since the last high rise was built in the Hub City.

Cut 6 (10) “…Lafayette.”

While the development in Alabama is condominiums, Guidry says he used the same business model to develop Seven16 Lafayette tower. Guidry wants the towers to eclipse others and be the tallest in Acadiana. His original idea for Lafayette was office space however…

Cut 7 (12) “…flexible.”

Guidry, a developer for more than two decades, says he’s never seen such a booming real estate market. He says he’s especially surprised coming out of a pandemic with sales prices per square foot so high and record low-interest rates.

Cut 8 (07) “…again.”

Construction is expected to begin on the $140-millon development in the fall and Guidry wants the development the be the tallest in Acadiana.

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LSU beat reporter Glen Guilbeau for the USA Today Network reports the search for a new Tigers baseball coach is down to three candidates…

Cut 9 (11) “…Jarrett.”

With Arizona’s Jay Johnson, East Carolina’s Cliff Godwin, and Notre Dame’s Link Jarrett squarely in the mix, Guilbeau says Athletic Director Scott Woodward might hold out for a bigger name.

Cut 10 (08) “…Corbin.”

Corbin and the Commodores avoided elimination last night at the College World Series and play again tomorrow. As far as when the school will announce a hire, Guilbeau says there’s a chance that it could take a while.

Cut  11 (09) “…he wants to.” 

Florida’s Kevin O’Sullivan and Drew Bianco of Ole Miss were once considered strong candidates but neither materialized, but both removed their names from consideration

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51-year-old Derrick Hills of Opelousas was arrested in Rapides Parish after allegedly fleeing from his home after shooting his wife.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says Hills’ wife, Rachelle Arceneaux Hills, was found with three gunshot wounds in the couple’s trailer home Wednesday night.

Cut 12 (11) “…fled”

Guidroz says law enforcement eventually tracked Hills to his brother’s home in Alexandria.

Cut 13 (11) “…meet me”

Hills will be transported from Rapides Parish to St. Landry Parish today.

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Senator Bill Cassidy says a bipartisan group of lawmakers has reached an agreement with President Biden on an infrastructure bill.

Cassidy says this comes after long negotiations.

Cut 14 (12) “…process” 

Reportedly the bill spends 1.2 trillion dollars over five years with only 600 billion of it being new spending. The rest is reallocated COVID relief money. The price tag comes in far under the President’s initial two trillion-dollar proposal.

Cassidy says the bill focuses on major infrastructure projects…

Cut 15 (08) “…progress” 

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Cut 16 (09) “…soil saturation.” 

The House Speaker backs calling lawmakers back to Baton Rouge for a veto override session to undo the Governor’s rejection of legislation that would ban transgender athletes from playing on girls’ sports school teams. Political consultant Lionel Rainey says there’s a high level of public support for overturning the veto.

Cut 5  (12) “…otherwise” 

In his veto message, Edwards called the legislation discriminatory.

Ragin Cajuns head football coach Billy Napier is receiving a contract extension that will pay him two million dollars, nearly double what he made last year. The Voice of the Cajuns Jay Walker says most of the money will come from the Ragin Cajuns Athletic Foundation.

Cut 13 (10) “…whatever they want”

Starting next June the only lifetime sportsman’s license you’ll be able to buy is a 500 dollar combination hunting and fishing license. LDWF Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says that’s not a bad thing because the combo license gives you every recreational hunting and fishing license privilege with gear fees included.

Cut 7 (12) “…can hunt.”

Governor Edwards signs the session’s major college Title Nine reform bill. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says passage of her bill proves that lawmakers are gravely concerned about the safety of students on college campuses and wanted to enforce changes as soon as possible, especially after the Husch Blackwell report…

Cut  11 (09) “…proud of.” 

The bill closes loopholes found in previous campus safety policies and now allows for employees who fail to report sexual misconduct to be terminated.