Louisiana is close to reaching settlement of a four-decade-old lawsuit, filed by Tangipahoa Parish residents for flooding in the early 1980’s caused by construction of the then-new Interstate 12. The settlement with the roughly 1200 plaintiffs will be around $100-million. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says a good number of plaintiffs have passed away since the lawsuit was originally filed in 1983, but their shares will go to their heirs…:

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A state lawmaker’s bill to grant judges the option of a death sentence for person’s convicted of murdering their own child passes out of a House committee. Baton Rouge Democrat Rep. Barbara Carpenter is the bill sponsor…:

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Despite some objections, the bill passed and goes on the House floor.

Louisiana is going back to work, according to data from the Louisiana Workforce Commission. LWC spokesman Chris Fiore says unemployment is currently at only 4.3-percent which is the third-best it’s been since the 70’s. He says job seekers should visit “LAWorks.net” and browse the 30-thousand job postings there…:

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Sheriff’s investigators say they don’t believe driver distraction played a role in a fatal crash Thursday involving a big rig and a tour bus. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies say it was suspected the trucker Ricky Hagar may have been texting, but they’re satisfied that was not the case; he simply didn’t have enough time to stop. Hagar’s truck hot the bus, forcing it into the median where it caught fire. It happened on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish. One person was killed and three were hurt.

You remember Governor Edwards vetoed a congressional district map passed by lawmakers in February. The Governor rejected the map because it did not establish a second majority-minority U.S. House District; which would reflect Louisiana’s 32-percent black voter population. Now, a midnight deadline looms for the legislature to decide if they want to make an attempt to override that veto. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says it takes a majority vote in either the House or Senate to cancel the session, but since Republicans have strong majorities in both chambers, the veto session will likely happen…:

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Police in Jennings arrest a 35-year-old mom and her juvenile son for a shocking hit & run. JPD says the son was driving the car that ran a man down on South Main Street, but also says his mom, Aerieal Jones – who was the passenger – urged him to do it. Both mother and son are charged with attempted murder and other charges.

One lawmaker wants parents who are found guilty of murdering their own child to be eligible for the death penalty. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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A Fort Polk Army private is under arrest; accused of raping an LSU student earlier this month in Baton Rouge. The victim says she met 22-year-old Desmond Saine at an off-campus party and things got out of control while in her dorm room later. Saine was reportedly arrested Thursday at Fort Polk in Vernon Parish

At the State Capitol, a House committee approves a bill to impose the death sentence on parents who murder their own small child. Baton Rouge Democrat Representative Barbara Carpenter brings the bill, and says there have been at least four such crimes in Louisiana in the past year. Mandeville Republican Richard Nelson questions the wisdom of her bill…:

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However, the bill passed committee with only 2 “nay” votes and moves forward to the House floor.

Louisiana is getting back to work, so says data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Adjusted nonfarm employment figures are at their highest in two years, and this past February the state posted an unemployment rate of 4.3%, the third-best February since 1976. LWC spokesperson Chris Fiore says the rise in Louisianans getting back to work hasn’t been limited to any particular region either…:

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State lawmakers have until midnight tonight to decide if they want to hold a veto override session to override Governor John Bel Edwards’ rejection of the Congressional district map approved by the Republican-led Legislature last month. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford believes the veto session will happen…:

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Louisiana is closing in on reaching a $100-million settlement of a class-action lawsuit that dates back to 1983, when 12-hundred homes and businesses in Tangipahoa Parish sued the state over flooding caused by the construction of I-12. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the state already has $21-million set aside to pay for the settlement and Dardenne says they need the Legislature to allocate $45-million this year and another $35-million next year to satisfy the settlement…:

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Louisiana is nearing a settlement on a 100-million dollar class-action lawsuit that dates back to 1983. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The father of slain Edna Karr High School student Caleb Johnson is under arrest for the murder of the man charged in the killing of Johnson and his step-sister last year. Bokio Johnson had allegedly been following 21-year-old Hollis Carter, on several occasions prior to the shooting on Wednesday. Carter and his mother were fatally injured at the scene.

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Baton Rouge Representative Barbara Carpenter wants parents convicted of killing their minor children added to the list of first-degree murder, making them eligible for the death penalty. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle spoke in opposition and says many adults who kill their children suffer from mental illness. She also opposes the death penalty in its entirety.

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Louisiana is getting back to work, so says data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Adjusted nonfarm employment figures are at their highest in two years, and this past February the state posted an unemployment rate of 4.3%, the third-best February since 1976 says LWC spokesperson Chris Fiore.

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Baton Rouge Representative Barbara Carpenter wants parents convicted of killing their minor children to be added to the list of first-degree murder thus making them eligible for the death penalty.

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The bill cleared the committee with two votes in opposition and now goes to the House.

Louisiana is closing in on reaching a 100-million dollar settlement on a class-action lawsuit dating back to 1983 when 12-hundred home and business owners in Tangipahoa Parish sued the state over flooding caused by the construction of I-12.  Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says 21- million is set aside for the settlement, but the Legislature will need to allocate 45-million dollars this year and another 35-million dollars next year…

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The Louisiana Board of Regents is removing a major roadblock on the path to graduation. David Grubb has the story.

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A preliminary report by the National Weather Service on the deadly E-F 3 tornado that hit Arabi on Tuesday has found the twister had maximum sustained winds of 160 miles per hour. N-W-S forecaster Lauren Nash says it’s one of the strongest twisters to ever hit the New Orleans area…
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The tornado caused significant damage to about 150 homes in St. Bernard Parish. CEO of the United Way of Southeastern Louisiana Michael Williamson says a recent study indicated as much as 60-percent of the households in the area were already struggling with basic needs…
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Tornado relief efforts can be found at united-way S-E-L-A-dot-org.

Louisiana is closing in on reaching a 100-million dollar settlement on a class-action lawsuit that dates back to 1983 when about 12-hundred home and business owners in Tangipahoa Parish sued the state over flooding caused by the construction of I-12. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne…
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The state already has 21-million dollars set aside and it plans to allocate 45-million dollars this year and another 35-million dollars next year to satisfy the settlement.

Individuals who kill a parent in a car crash and are convicted of vehicular homicide would have to pay restitution charges to the victim’s children under legislation heading to the House floor. There’s opposition from the Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana…
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The measure heads to the House floor for more discussion.

The National Weather Service says the tornado that tore through St. Bernard Parish Tuesday MAY be the strongest to ever hit the Greater New Orleans area. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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Michael Williamson, CEO of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana says they are collecting items to help those impacted by the tornado.

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A bill to force those guilty of vehicular homicide of a parent to pay restitution advances from House Criminal Justice. Bill author Lafayette Representative Johnathan Goudeau says the offender would make payments to the victim’s minor child until the age of 18 or 21 if enrolled in college.

Cut 13 (12) “…that difference.”

The Board of Regents is eliminating remedial courses at Louisiana colleges instead students who need remediation will be placed in gateway math-English courses. Doctor Tristan Denly says this new approach gives students more time on task and helps them earn actual credits towards graduation, rather than shorter, non-credited, remedial courses…

Cut 5 (11) “…credit-bearing class.”

In its preliminary report on the tornado that struck St. Bernard Parish this week, the National Weather Service says it MAY have been a record-breaker. NWS New Orleans forecaster Lauren Nash says preliminary damage assessment indicates the twister WAS a very stronger EF-3…:

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Nash says the Arabi tornado had max winds at 160 miles per hour.

Within hours of the tornado that hit Arabi, Michael Williamson, CEO of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana says they launched a link on their website at UnitedWaySELA-dot org to collect donations and they’ve received a tremendous outpouring. There you can find a list of supplies to drop off at their New Orleans office or make a monetary donation.

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Legislation that would force a person found guilty of vehicular homicide to pay restitution to the children of a parent who dies in the crash heads to the House floor. Valerie Sanders testified in favor of the bill after her son was killed by a drunk driver and left behind two small children to be raised by her son’s widow.

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The measure heads to the House floor.

The Louisiana Board of Regents has set a goal of 60 percent of working adults with a degree or credential of some type by 2030. To help get there, Dr. Tristan Denly says Louisiana colleges and universities will be removing what has been a significant barrier for many in completing their coursework…remedial studies.

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New 2021 census data shows that Cameron and Calcasieu Parishes had among the largest one-year population percentage declines in the country. Hurricane Laura is the reason. Cameron’s population declined from 2020 to 2021 by 9.5 percent, Calcasieu five percent.

The Louisiana Board of Regents is removing a major roadblock on the path to graduation. David Grubb has the story.
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At least 150 homes were significantly damaged in St. Bernard Parish from an EF3 tornado that killed one person in Arabi. Michael Williamson, CEO of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana says they are collecting basic needs items and distributing them to those in need.
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Williamson says within hours of the tornado they launched a link on their website at UnitedWaySELA-dot org to collect donations and received a tremendous outpouring from all over.

Individuals who kill a parent in a car crash and are convicted of vehicular homicide would have to pay restitution charges to the victim’s children under legislation heading to the House floor. The House Criminal Justice Committee approved the bill but heard opposition from the Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana…
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The measure heads to the House floor for more discussion.

The National Weather Service has determined that the deadly tornado that tore through Arabi on Tuesday had maximum sustained winds at 160-miles per hour. N-W-S forecaster Lauren Nash says the twister began its track through the New Orleans area in Gretna…
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The 160-mile per hour winds make it one of the strongest tornadoes to ever hit the New Orleans area.

The tornado caused significant damage to about 150 homes. CEO of the United Way of Southeastern Louisiana Michael Williamson says a recent study indicated as much as 60-percent of the households in the area were already struggling with basic needs…
cut 9 (12) “…..already there”
You can donate to tornado relief efforts at united-way S-E-L-A-dot-org.

The Board of Regents is eliminating remedial courses at Louisiana colleges instead students who need remediation will be placed in gateway math-English courses. Doctor Tristan Denly says this new approach gives students more time on task and helps them earn actual credits towards graduation, rather than shorter, non-credited, remedial courses…
cut 5 (11) “….credit-bearing class”
The new policy will go into place for math courses in the fall of 2023 and English courses in the fall of 2024 semester.

A bill to force those guilty of vehicular homicide of a parent to pay restitution advances from the House Criminal Justice Committee. Bill author Lafayette Representative Johnathan Goudeau says the offender would make payments to the victim’s minor child until the age of 18 or 21 if enrolled in college.
Cut 13 (12) “…that difference.”
The measure heads to the House floor.