Forecasters are giving a broad area of low pressure in the Bay of Campeche a medium chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next five days. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the disturbance is expected to stay in the southern Gulf of Mexico for the next couple of days before heading north…

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Keim says a lot could still happen with this developing storm, but it would be wise for everyone to keep an eye on this system.

LSU’s baseball season is over and so is the career of hall of fame coach Paul Mainieri as Tennessee completed a super-regional series sweep of the Tigers beating the Bayou Bengals 15-6. LSU finished with a 38-25 record and Mainieri says his players battled all season…

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Governor Edwards is expected to sign legislation to provide grants to low and middle-income workers 21 and older who want to go to a community or technical college. Only those making about 38,000 dollars or less a year are eligible. Louisiana Community and Technical College System President Monty Sullivan says Individuals who meet the requirements can be awarded up to 3,200 dollars a year and 6,400 dollars total.

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Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh says he’s filed a police report against Bogalousa Representative Malinda White for allegedly threatening gun violence against him on the House floor last week. Seabaugh says White is guilty of simple battery or assault and says if he had done the same thing, he’d be tossed out.

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The LSU baseball season is over and so is the hall of fame coaching career of Paul Mainieri. Tennessee routed the Tigers 15-6 to complete a sweep of the Super Regional Series. Mainieri was visibly emotional in the ninth inning. The 63-year-old says he was thinking about his late father and his nearly four decades as a coach…
Cut 4 (14) “…for more.”

Governor Edwards is expected to veto two high-profile bills from the 2021 legislative session that made their way to his desk. One bill bans transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports, the other the right to conceal carry without a license. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says overriding a veto isn’t simple.
Cut 10 (11) “…override it.”

Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh wants House leadership and law enforcement to take action against Bogalousa Representative Malinda White for allegedly grabbing and threatening him with gun violence on the House floor. Matt Doyle has the story.
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The LSU baseball Tigers were taken down by Tennessee yesterday as the Volunteers hit six home runs in 15-6 win that completed the sweep of the Super Regional Series. It was the final game as a coach for LSU’s Paul Mainieri…
cut 6 (10) “…a career”
Mainieri won 1,505 games during his 39-year coaching career.

There are two bills from the recently completed legislative session that Governor Edwards will likely veto. A bill that would remove the need for a concealed carry permit to carry a gun and a bill to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls sports teams. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it remains to be seen if the appetite is there to override these potential vetoes…
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Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh says he’s filed a police report against Bogalousa Representative Malinda White for allegedly threatening gun violence against him on the House floor. The incident occurred after a heated argument over White’s domestic violence-related bill that was opposed by Seabaugh.…
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That interview is courtesy of KEEL in Shreveport. No word from L-S-P is they plan on filing charges.

Governor Edwards is expected to sign legislation that would provide grants to low and middle-income workers 21 and older who want to go to a two-year school. Louisiana Community and Technical College System President Monty Sullivan calls the grants “TOPS for grown folks” who want to go into one of five high-demand fields…
Cut 7 (10) “…hiring.”

It’s all over…the LSU baseball season and the Hall of Fame coaching career of Paul Mainieri as the Tigers were swept in their super regional series against Tennessee dropping game two 15 to six yesterday. Mainieri finishes with 1,505 victories, seventh-most in NCAA Division One baseball history.

Governor Edwards is expected to veto a bill to conceal carry a handgun without a permit and the bill to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. But Brooke Thorington reports overriding a veto isn’t easy.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh has asked State Police to investigate Bogalusa Representative Malinda White after White allegedly told Seabaugh she would finish their disagreement over a bill by getting her gun. Seabaugh says this is not the first time White has threatened to shoot someone at the capitol…
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White apologized to the House for her emotional outburst with Seabaugh.

The state legislature has funded “TOPS for grown folks” Louisiana Community and Technical College System President Monty Sullivan says individuals 21 and older can receive a grant to attend a community or technical college school if they plan on getting a job in one of five growing industry sectors…
cut 9 (12) “..opportunity”
Governor Edwards is expected to sign the bill soon.

LSU’s baseball season is over and so is the career of hall of fame coach Paul Mainieri as Tennessee completed a super-regional series sweep of the Tigers beating the Bayou Bengals 15-6. LSU finished with a 38-25 record and Mainieri says his players battled all season…
cut 5 (12) “…my last team”

The legislative session is over, but could we see a rare veto session. Governor Edwards is expected to veto a bill that would eliminate the need to possess a permit to conceal carry a gun and a bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in girls sports. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it takes a majority vote from one of the legislative chambers to cancel the veto session…
cut 12 (09) “…do this”
A veto session is set to begin 40 days after the conclusion of the regular session.

Louisiana Community and Technical College System President Monty Sullivan is celebrating the legislative passage of what he calls “TOPS for grown folks”. Matt Doyle has more.
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Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh wants House leadership and law enforcement to take action against Bogalousa Representative Malinda White for allegedly grabbing and threatening him with gun violence on the House floor. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 3 (44)  “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

Governor Edwards says he’ll look closely at a bill that would gradually increase funding for roads and bridges by an additional 300-million dollars per year. Edwards is concerned that the money is coming out of the general fund, potentially creating shortfalls in other areas of state government, especially after federal coronavirus aid is spent.

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Supporters of the proposal say the state has made major investments in education, health care, and other areas while roads and bridges continue to deteriorate.

It’s free fishing weekend in Louisiana and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fishieres spokesperson Gabe Giffin says it’s the perfect opportunity to introduce the sport to someone who’s never been and possibly recruit a new fishing buddy.

Cut 5  (07) “…every day.”

You won’t need a fishing license this weekend in Louisiana and June is also the month to renew your annual fishing license.

A progressive advocacy group recommends that this fall people vote against a tax swap proposal passed by the legislature. Matt Doyle has more…

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Three men were injured during a shooting in the parking lot of the Lafayette Police Department Friday night.  All three were taken to an area hospital by ambulance. No fatalities have been reported and no officers were among the injured or involved in the shooting.

Tony Spell the Central Pastor who gained national attention for thwarting COVID restrictions is once again in trouble with the law, this time he’s cited for alleged alligator hunting violations in East Baton Rouge Parish. Spell posted photos on social media bragging about shooting a gator behind his church, out of season on June 5th. Wildlife and Fisheries agents responded to the scene and found Spell in possession of a 6-foot alligator. Spell also doesn’t not have a license.

This weekend you won’t need a fishing license because it’s LDWFs Free Fishing Weekend today and Sunday. LDWF spokesperson Gabe Giffin says the annual event is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to cast a line with family and friends.

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June is also the month to renew your fishing license.

State Police are investigating a confrontation on the House floor between Bogalusa Representative Malinda White, a Democrat, and Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh, a Republican, that ended in White allegedly threatening to get a firearm. The confrontation involved a dispute about domestic violence-related legislation brought by White that was opposed by Seabaugh. White who has previously shared that she’s a victim of domestic abuse herself was visibly emotional over the withdrawal of her bill.

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Prominent House Democrat Ted James of Baton Rouge says he will represent White should charges be brought against her.

Central Pastor Tony Spell is facing charges that could land him in jail for several months after illegally killing an alligator that he claims he found outside his church. Spell posed for a picture on social media with the dead gator, prompting LDWF agents to show up and cite him.

Saturday and Sunday are free wishing weekend days and anglers won’t need a license to go out and catch fish. Louisiana Department of wildlife and fisheries spokesperson Gabe Giffin says consider this weekend a reminder to renew as well…

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Opponents of a tax swap plan that was passed by the Legislature and will ultimately need to be approved by voters in the fall say the plan has no benefits for middle and lower-income Louisianans and features a number of poison pill, smaller policy additions. Louisiana Budget Project Executive Director Jan Moller says additions like an automatic trigger that would further cut taxes should the state see a surplus and a hard income tax cap of 4.75 percent are particularly troublesome…

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Supporters say the plan will simplify the state’s tax code.

Governor Edwards says he’ll look closely at a bill to gradually increase funding for roads and bridges by an additional 300-million dollars per year, but he’s is concerned about taking money out of the general fund to put towards roads, when the general fund will see fewer dollars in 2025 when a temporary sales tax expires…

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The Louisiana Budget Project recommends voters reject a “tax swap” tax reform proposal passed by the legislature at the fall ballot. The constitutional amendment would lower income tax rates in exchange for eliminating the ability to deduct federal taxes. Executive Director Jan Moller says this doesn’t do anything for most Louisianans.

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Supporters of the tax swap say it simplifies the state tax code and will make Louisiana more attractive to businesses.

The Advocate newspaper reports retired Oregon State Coach Pat Casey is unlikely to become the next coach at LSU.  Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says LSU hiring a coach who allowed a sex offender to play on Oregon State’s 2018 national championship team would not be a good look.

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Instead Higgins says a name to watch in the school’s search for a new coach is former LSU catcher and current Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco.

It is an ideal weekend to go fishing and it’s also the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Free Fishing Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. LDWF spokesperson Gabe Giffin says the annual event is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to cast a line with family and friends.

Cut 3 (08) “…license.”

State Police are investigating a confrontation on the House floor between Bogalusa Representative Malinda White, a Democrat, and Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh, a Republican, that ended in White allegedly threatening to get a firearm. The argument was over legislation by White that would have expanded the definition of domestic abuse. White ended up withdrawing the bill Thursday…

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Governor Edwards says he’ll look closely at a bill that would increase funding for roads and bridges by an additional 300-million dollars per year. Edwards is concerned that the money is coming out of the general fund, potentially creating shortfalls in other areas of state government, especially after federal coronavirus aid is spent

Cut 6 (09) “…surely won’t”

The Louisiana Budget Project recommends voters reject a “tax swap” tax reform proposal passed by the legislature at the fall ballot. Executive Director Jan Moller says the plan that would lower income tax rates in exchange for eliminating the ability to deduct federal taxes does little to nothing for middle and lower-income Louisianans…

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Supporters of the tax swap say it simplifies the state tax code.

It’s free fishing weekend in Louisiana and LDWF spokesperson Gabe Giffin says it’s the perfect opportunity to introduce the sport to someone who’s never been and possibly recruit a new fishing buddy.

Cut 5  (07) “…every day.”

You won’t need a fishing license this weekend in Louisiana.