Seven Republicans joined Senate Democrats and Independents in voting to restrict the President’s war powers related to Iran. Senator Bill Cassidy was one of those seven and says it’s not about rebuking the President, it’s about exerting the authority of Congress, and keeping the Executive Branch from doing something like the Obama Administration did in Libya, where it openly bombed the country’s government.

Cut 5 (11)  “…a war”

President Trump has vowed to veto the measure, and Louisiana’s other Senator, John Kennedy, voted against it.

Oil City Republican Danny McCormick files legislation in the House to do away with the need for concealed carry permits. McCormick says the requirement infringes on  2^nd amendment rights.

Cut 8 (12) “…worship.”

Gov. Edwards signs an executive order formally establishing the Governor’s Advisory Council on Rural Revitalization.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 3 (30)  “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”  

Shreveport Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman last night in the Cedar Grove neighborhood. A 9-1-1 caller reported hearing an argument before shots were fired. First responders rushed the victim to a local hospital where she died. There’s an active search for the suspect.

Senator Bill Cassidy is one of seven Republicans to join Senate Democrats in voting to limit the President’s authority to take military action against Iran.  Cassidy says the measure would not have prevented the President from taking action like the decision earlier this year to bomb an Iranian General, because…

Cut 6 (05) “…permissible”

The wording calls for the termination of the President’s ability to use the military against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or use of force.

Legislation has been filed for the upcoming session that would eliminate the need to have a concealed carry license in order to carry a concealed handgun in Louisiana.  Oil City Representative Danny McCormick says open carry is already legal in Louisiana, and requiring people to get a permit to cover up that gun is just a tax.

Cut 7 (09) “…we call it.”

A 2019 report on from True Colors United and the National Law Center for Homelessness ranks Louisiana in the top ten among the fifty states and District of Columbia in its efforts to address youth homelessness.  Report co-author Dylan Waguespack says there is room for improvement, indicating limiting opportunities for contact between youth experiencing homelessness and the juvenile and criminal justice systems should be prioritized.
Cut 12 (07) “…a young person.”
Gov. Edwards signs an executive order formally establishing the Governor’s Advisory Council on Rural Revitalization.  Louisiana Farm Bureau President Ronnie Anderson is one of the 34 people appointed to that council and he says the council will have duties in advising the Governor on the needs, issues of concern, and solutions linked to rural revitalization.
Cut 15 (08) “…our products around.”

The 8-year-old boy shot Tuesday in drive-by shooting in New Iberia. died Friday night at a Baton Rouge hospital.  The victim, Jamal Robinson, was the only person injured when Jonas Hawk shot rounds into a group of people outside of a home on N. Neco Town Rd.  Charges against Hawk will be upgraded to 14 counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder and 1 count of First Degree Murder.

The Senate votes to advance a measure limiting the President’s authority to engage in acts of war against Iran 55-45. Matt Doyle spoke with one of the measure’s supporters Senator Bill Cassidy…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

A report by the Advocate alleges Attorney General Jeff Landry, brought in skilled Mexican laborers on work visas to construct an LNG plant in Cameron Parish using the H2B skilled worker visa program, which is opposed by both the Trump administration and labor unions. Advocate reporter Bryn Stole says there is no definitive proof Landry broke the law, but they did uncover documents indicating his companies may have misled the feds to get access to the visas.

Cut 11 (05) “…the law.”

A spokesperson for Landry says the work was only temporary.

Gov. Edwards signs an executive order formally establishing the Governor’s Advisory Council on Rural Revitalization.  Louisiana Farm Bureau President Ronnie Anderson says the expansion of broadband internet availability is an opportunity to help the rural areas become a more attractive place to live and work.

Cut 14 (08) “…have better service”

State Police are asking for help locating a 12-year old girl after her grandmother abducted her at gunpoint from a hospital in Jefferson Parish Friday. A Child Endangerment Alert has been issued for Andreana Miller, who was last seen in a hospital gown leaving with her grandmother, 66-year old Evelyn Miller. Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.

An Advocate report accuses Attorney General Jeff Landry, known for his hardline stance on immigration, of bringing in Mexican workers to help build a plant in Cameron Parish…

cut  2 (32) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Senator Bill Cassidy is one of seven Republicans to join Senate Democrats in voting to limit the President’s authority to take military action against Iran. Cassidy says the vote was not a slight to President Trump, he just feels Congress needs to reclaim its responsibility in deciding when to head to war and make sure any decision has public support.

Cut 4 (10) “…united”

Gov. Edwards signs an executive order formally establishing the Governor’s Advisory Council on Rural Revitalization.  Louisiana Farm Bureau President Ronnie Anderson is one of the thirty-four people appointed to that council and he says the work is important because many of the rural areas are drying up.

Cut 13 (11) “…these rural areas.”

State Police have issued a Child Endangerment Alert in Jefferson Parish after a 12-year old girl was abducted at gunpoint from Ochsner Hospital. Police say Andreana Miller was last seen Friday in a hospital gown when her grandmother, 66-year old Evelyn Miller, took her from the hospital. The vehicle they used to flee has been recovered but there are whereabouts are unknown; police are urging anyone with information to contact them.

A report by the Advocate alleges Attorney General Jeff Landry, who is staunch on anti-immigration, brought in skilled Mexican laborers on work visas to construct an LNG plant in Cameron Parish. Landry political advisor Brent Littlefield says yes, the AG did help bring foreign workers, but it was only temporary.

Cut 9 (12) “…on track″

Former LSU baseball coach and athletic director Skip Bertman suffered a couple broken ribs from a during a single-car accident on Friday morning in Baton Rouge, according to an LSU spokesman. Bertman, 81, did not require an overnight hospital stay, and he did not attend LSU’s season-opening game last night.

Former LSU QB Joe Burrow now has a baby giraffe named after him at the Baton Rouge Zoo. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

A report by the Advocate alleges Attorney General Jeff Landry, who rails against immigration issues, brought in skilled Mexican laborers on work visas to construct an LNG plant in Cameron Parish. Advocate reporter Bryn Stole says there is no definitive proof Landry broke the law in these dealings, but they did uncover documents indicating his companies may have misled the feds to get access to the visas.

Cut 11 (05) “…the law.”

A Landry spokesperson says the investigation was bogus, and Landry did not break any laws.

71-year-old Robert Blair has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of manslaughter for the 1989 disappearance of his wife, Isabelle and her friend Marian Coutee. Rapides Sheriff Earl Hilton wonders how Robert Blair lived with himself all of these years

Cut 7 (07) “…did it.”

Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow may have collected many accolades during his time as a Tiger, but he now has a new honor thanks to the Baton Rouge Zoo who named a baby giraffe after him. Zoo spokesperson Robyn Lott says they held a vote for what the next name would be, and it raised over 2,000 dollars.

Cut 4 (07) “…for the zoo.”

Burreaux is on exhibit Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. 

A carjacking suspect is dead after being shot during an altercation with Bossier City Police on Thursday.  State Police is now investigating the incident. Trooper Brent Hardy says A Bossier City permit inspector underwent surgery today after suffering a broken shoulder during the initial carjacking attempt at the hands of the deceased.

Cut 15 (07) “…active and ongoing.”

A report by the Advocate alleges Attorney General Jeff Landry, who rails against immigration issues, brought in skilled Mexican laborers to construct an LNG plant in Cameron Parish. Landry political advisor Brent Littlefield says yes, the AG did help bring foreign workers to the job site, but it was only temporary.
Cut 9 (12) “…on track″
The paper did not accuse Landry of breaking any laws, but did note he did business with a Houston man who plead guilty to fraudulently bringing over 1,000 Mexican workers into the country.

Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is honored at the Baton Rouge Zoo, who named a giraffe after him.  Zoo spokesperson Robyn Lott says of the three choices “Burreaux” was a popular pick.

Cut 3 (07)  “…in this area. 

Through the voting, the zoo was able to raise over $2000 for conservation efforts.

A carjacking suspect is dead after being shot during an altercation with Bossier City Police on Thursday.  State Police is now investigating the incident.  Trooper Brent Hardy says an officer responded to an attempted carjacking near the CenturyLink center.

Cut 13 (12) “…the subject was shot.”

The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Jeremy Fox of Bossier City.

71-year-old Robert Blair, a retired farmer, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of manslaughter for the 1989 disappearance of his wife, Isabelle and her friend Marian Coutee. Rapides Sheriff Earl Hilton credits the D-A’s office for prosecuting the case quickly after Robert Blair was arrested last October

Cut 6 (09) “the record”

Deputies got enough evidence to arrest Blair after the truck the victims were last seen riding in, was found on property once owned by Blair.

A report by the Advocate alleges Attorney General Jeff Landry, who rails against immigration issues, brought in skilled Mexican laborers on work visas to construct an LNG plant in Cameron Parish. Advocate reporter Bryn Stole says there is no definitive proof Landry broke the law in these dealings, but they did uncover documents indicating his companies may have misled the feds to get access to the visas.

Cut 11 (05) “…the law.”
Landry political advisor Brent Littlefield says yes, the AG did help bring foreign workers to the job site, but the jobs were advertised locally first. Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow may have collected many accolades during his time as a Tiger, but he now has a new honor at the Baton Rouge Zoo… a baby giraffe named “Burreaux”.Lott says Burreaux is the twentieth giraffe to be born at the zoo.

Cut 5 (12)  “…perfect Instagram opportunity.”

A carjacking suspect is dead after being shot during an altercation with Bossier City Police on Thursday.  State Police is now investigating the incident.  Trooper Brent Hardy says an officer responded to an attempted carjacking near the CenturyLink center.

Cut 13 (12) “…the subject was shot.”

The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Jeremy Fox of Bossier City.

71-year-old Robert Blair, a retired farmer, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of manslaughter for the 1989 disappearance of his wife, Isabelle and her friend Marian Coutee. Possible human remains were also found on the property and they are still being analyzed by the LSU FACES Lab. Rapides Sheriff Earl Hilton wonders how Robert Blair lived with himself all of these years

Cut 7 (07) “…did it.”

A report by the Advocate alleges Attorney General Jeff Landry, who rails against immigration issues, brought in skilled Mexican laborers on work visas to construct an LNG plant in Cameron Parish. Advocate reporter Bryn Stole says the H2B skilled worker visa program is controversial and opposed by both the Trump administration and labor unions.
Cut 10 (10) “…labor.”
Landry political advisor Brent Littlefield says yes, the AG did help bring foreign workers to the job site, but the jobs were advertised locally first. Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow may have collected many accolades during his time as a Tiger, but he now has a new honor at the Baton Rouge Zoo.  Zoo spokesperson Robyn Lott says the public nominated and then voted on the top three names for a baby giraffe and “Burreaux” was the one to stick.  Lott says through the voting the zoo was able to raise over $2000.
Cut 4 (07) “…for the zoo.”

A 71-year-old retired farmer has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of manslaughter for the 1989 disappearance of his wife, Isabelle and her friend Marian Coutee. Rapides Sheriff Earl Hilton credits the D-A’s office for prosecuting the case quickly after Robert Blair was arrested last October

Cut 6 (09) “the record”

Deputies got enough evidence to arrest Blair after the truck the victims were last seen riding in was found on a property once owned by Robert Blair. Since Blair is 71-years-old, that means he’ll likely spend the rest of his life at Angola.

A report by the Advocate alleges Attorney General Jeff Landry, who rails against immigration issues, brought in skilled Mexican laborers to construct an LNG plant in Cameron Parish.

Landry political advisor Brent Littlefield says yes, the AG did help bring foreign workers to the job site, but it was only temporary.

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The paper did not accuse Landry of breaking any laws, but did note he did business with a Houston man who plead guilty to fraudulently bringing over 1,000 Mexican workers into the country.

Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is honored at the BREC Baton Rouge Zoo, who named a giraffe after him.  Zoo spokesperson Robyn Lott says of the three choices “Burreaux” was a popular pick.

Cut 3 (07)  “…in this area. 

Nationally, marriage rates have dipped almost eight percent over the decade.  In Louisiana, that number is almost 28 percent.  LSU Health New Orleans clinical psychologist Amy Dickson says that doesn’t necessarily mean there are fewer people in committed relationships as you may find plenty of engaged couples.

Cut 10 (08) “…for 20 years.”

The divorce rate is also down nearly 20 percent nationally, with Louisiana down by 23 percent.

Covington Representative Mark Wright files an amendment to consolidate the Governor and Lt. Governor onto one ticket, instead of having voters chose them separately. Wright says it makes for more efficient government, and combining the ticket could open up some interesting political options for gubernatorial candidates who now get to pick a running mate.

Cut 14 (10) “…candidates”