A proposal to raise fees on hunting and fishing licenses fails to get enough votes on the House floor. Jeff Palermo has more…

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15-year-old Seth Veillon was found dead by deputies in a mobile home Sunday in Paradis, and his mother is in critical condition. The child’s father is the suspected killer. Deputies found the boy, and his mother, both with multiple gunshot wounds. St. Charles Parish Sherriff’s spokesman Corporal James Grimaldi says they could not resuscitate the boy.

Grimaldi says the victim’s mother, Nicole Veillon was taken to a local hospital.

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Governor John Bel Edwards and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation announced an agreement to build a 9.4 billion dollar facility in St. James Parish. Once the ten year project is completed, officials say it will generate 1,200 full time jobs with an average pay of 84,500 dollars a year. St. James Parish President Timothy Roussell says it’s a big deal.

8,000 construction jobs are expected to be created while the facility is built.

Roussell says Formosa, who employs over 100,000 people worldwide, including several hundred at its other Louisiana facilities, is looking forward to working with and in the St. James community.

The project will require a major overhaul to local infrastructure, and Roussell says it’s the parish and state’s responsibility to make sure the road are up and working before construction begins.

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A LSU economic impact study estimates the facility will generate 313 million dollars in state revenue during its first ten years of operation.

A 9.4 billion dollar chemical manufacturing facility has been announced for St. James Parish. Matt Doyle has more.

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15-year-old Seth Veillon was found dead by deputies in a mobile home Sunday in Paradis, and his mother is in critical condition. The child’s father is the suspected killer. Deputies found the boy, and his mother, both with multiple gunshot wounds. St. Charles Parish Sherriff’s spokesman Corporal James Grimaldi says could not resuscitate the boy.

Grimaldi says the boy’s father, Ed Veillon Jr. has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.

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A proposal to increase fees for hunting and fishing licenses failed to get the necessary 70 votes to pass the House. The legislation would raise an additional six-point-eight million dollars a year for Wildlife and Fisheries, who says the increase is necessary to help sustain the department for years to come. But Erath Representative Blake Miguez says if L-D-W-F needs more money, they can get it from the Conservation fund

The legislation would also consolidate the number of licenses from 117 to 35 and actually lower some fees. Miguez says he’s fine with a consolidation of licenses, but his constituents are not happy about a fee increase…

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Lunches for Catholic and other non-public school students are threatened because of the House passed budget last week. The proposal would gut the program by 53 percent. The program is called school lunch salary supplements and it helps finance cafeteria operations and the cost of meals.

The Pelicans could find out tonight if they’ll face Golden State in the Western Conference semifinals. The Warriors can wrap up their series against San Antonio with a win tonight versus the Spurs.

And ESPN reports the Pelicans picked up the team option on Head Coach Alvin Gentry’s contract, so he’ll be back on the sidelines next season. Sources say the decision was made before sweeping the Trail Blazers.

A four-game losing streak has knocked LSU out of the top 25 in all four major polls for the first time since the start of the 2012 season. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says the bullpen needs to get back on the track….

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LSU hosts Lamar tonight.

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Louisiana Tech junior outfielder Mason Robinson was named Hitter of the Week in Conference USA. The Georgia native hit for the cycle in last week’s win over in-state foe UL-Lafayette. The Bulldogs, who have won five in a row, host the Cajuns tonight. Senior Kennon Fontenot has reached base in 21 straight games.

Elsewhere, McNeese, who has won five of its last six, is at ULM tonight. Cowboys outfielder Jake Cochran had three multi-hit games last week.

Northwestern State hosts Mississippi Valley State for a noon first pitch. Tulane takes on Texas Southern. Nicholls visits Southern and Grambling takes on Alcorn State.

Wide receiver Willie Snead is leaving the Saints for the Ravens. Baltimore offered the restricted free-agent a two-year deal and New Orleans decided not to match.

LSU safety Grant Delpit underwent surgery to repair a broken collarbone suffered in the spring game. Rehab time usually lasts six to eight weeks.

And LSU has reportedly offered four-star defensive lineman CamRon Jackson from Haynesville a scholarship. He’s a top 200-prospect in the Class of 2020.

Arcadia Mayor Eugene Smith passed away yesterday at the age of 84. Matt Doyle has the story.

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15-year-old Seth Veillon was found dead by deputies in a mobile home Sunday in Paradis, and his mother is in critical condition. The child’s father is the suspected killer. Deputies found the boy, and his mother, both with multiple gunshot wounds. St. Charles Parish Sherriff’s spokesman Corporal James Grimaldi says could not resuscitate the boy.

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Governor John Bel Edwards and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation announced an agreement to build a 9.4 billion dollar facility in St. James Parish. Once the ten year project is completed, officials say it will generate 1,200 full time jobs with an average pay of 84,500 dollars a year. St. James Parish President Timothy Roussell says it’s a big deal.

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8,000 construction jobs are expected to be created while the facility is built

A proposal to increase fees for hunting and fishing licenses failed to get the necessary 70 votes to pass the House. The legislation would raise an additional six-point-eight million dollars a year for Wildlife and Fisheries, who says the increase is necessary to help sustain the department for years to come. But Erath Representative Blake Miguez says if L-D-W-F needs more money, they can get it from the Conservation fund

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A proposal to increase fees for hunting and fishing licenses failed to get the necessary 70 votes to pass the House. The legislation would raise an additional six-point-eight million dollars a year for Wildlife and Fisheries, who says the increase is necessary to help sustain the department for years to come. But Erath Representative Blake Miguez says if L-D-W-F needs more money, they can get it from the Conservation fund…
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The vote on the bill was 54-27. It needs 70 votes to pass, because it’s a fee increase. The measure can be brought up again. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley says the public is not opposing this legislation and hopes there’s another vote on the proposal…
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Huge economic development news as Formosa selects a site in St. James Parish near the Sunshine Bridge to build a nine-point-four billion dollar chemical manufacturing complex. State Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the 24-hundred acre site is branded as the Sunshine Project and it would create 12-hundred jobs…
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Pierson says construction should begin next year.

84-year-old Arcadia Mayor Eugene Smith passed away yesterday from complications related to a lung illness. Smith sheparded the north Louisiana town for 16 years. Homer Representative Pat Jefferson, who was hired by Smith as the city’s first black attorney, says he was a man of the people.
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Jefferson says Smith “mastered Baton Rouge”, and worked the rooms in the capital to get the best deal for his constituents and the surrounding areas.

Formosa chooses St. James Parish to build a nine-point-four billion dollar chemical complex that the governor’s office says will create 12-hundred jobs. State Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says in order to secure the project, Louisiana offered a competitive incentive package that includes a 12-million dollar performance based grant….
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Construction is expected to begin next year.

The Senate Finance Committee has begun discussions regarding the House approved budget that calls for a 20-percent cut in TOPS and it will result in deep cuts to health care services. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne asked the panel not to pass this budget and wait to approve a spending proposal when revenues can be raised in a special session…
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US Senator John Kennedy is calling on major banks to reverse new policies that target companies that sell firearms. Matt Doyle has more.
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The Louisiana Department of Health will offer free S-T-D testing and treatment at parish health units around the start starting tomorrow. Assistant State Health Office Doctor Parham Jaberi says go to L-D-H’s website to find out when the parish health unit in your area is participating….
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Huge economic development news as Formosa selects a site in St. James Parish near the Sunshine Bridge to build a nine-point-four billion dollar chemical manufacturing complex.  State Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says it’s a natural fit for the state.

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US Senator John Kennedy is asking Louisiana officials to cancel state contracts with Citigroup and Bank of America after the banks announced that they would enforce restrictions on companies that sell firearms. Kennedy says  the restrictions are a form of political discrimination.

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Governor John Bel Edwards has responded to Kennedy’s divestment request saying: “The only contract with a direct cost to the state was signed by you during your tenure as state treasurer. This contract is  with Bank of America.” As such, the governor called for “less posturing on the issue.”

The National Safety Council has released it’s first-ever “Road to Zero” report. It’s their vision for achieving zero deaths on roadways by 2050. National Safety Council President Deborah Hersman says they have assembled a huge coalition to fight against roadway deaths.

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Nearly 40-Thousand people die each year on our nation’s public roads.

The Louisiana Department of Health will be offering free STD testing at a series of rotating sites from Tuesday through Thursday. The initiative is part of the CDC’s STD awareness month. Assistant State’s Health Officer Dr. Parham Jaberi says Louisiana in particular is in need of more extensive STD education and testing.

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Huge economic development news as Formosa selects a site in St. James Parish near the Sunshine Bridge to build a nine-point-four billion dollar chemical manufacturing complex. State Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the 24-hundred acre site is branded as the Sunshine Project and it would create 12-hundred jobs…
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Pierson says construction should begin next year.

It’s possible the full Senate will take up a measure this afternoon that would allow riverboat casinos to expand gaming operations on land. The proposal is facing opposition from the Louisiana Family Forum. Gene Mills says it’s an expansion of gambling…
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Supporters say the legislation will help a riverboat casino industry that’s been stagnant because of current regulations.

The National Safety Council has released it’s first-ever “Road to Zero” report. They are trying to achieve zero roadway deaths in the future. Jim Shannon has more.
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The Louisiana Department of Health will offer free STD testing at a series of rotating sites from tomorrow through Thursday. The initiative is part of the CDC’s STD awareness month. Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Parham Jaberi (Juh-berry) says testing is the most important thing you can do to stop the spread of STDs.
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The National Safety Council has released it’s first-ever “Road to Zero” report. It’s their vision for achieving zero deaths on roadways by 2050. National Safety Council President Deborah Hersman says that technology has helped bring down some of the statistics on roadway deaths. That coupled with tighter laws also help.

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Nearly 40-Thousand people die each year on our nation’s public roads.

US Senator John Kennedy is asking Louisiana officials to cancel state contracts with Citigroup and Bank of America after the banks announced that they would enforce restrictions on companies that sell firearms. Kennedy says after getting bailed out in 2008, banks have no right to be dictating policy.

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A bill that would allow riverboat casinos to expand onto land is scheduled to be heard by the full Senate today, after being pulled from consideration last week. The bill would remove restrictions for Louisiana’s 15 floating gambling halls. The bill’s sponsor, Lake Charles Senator Ronnie Johns, says the legislation is not an expansion of gaming, but Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says that’s disingenuous.

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Another gambling bill, one that would allow Tangipahoa residents to vote on whether or not to accept a casino in Robert, is also expected to be discussed.

And the governor has announced that a 9.4 billion dollar chemical plant will begin construction in St. James Parish in 2019. The project is expected to create 1,200 new jobs.

And now here’s commodity prices.

The National Safety Council has released it’s first-ever “Road to Zero” report. It’s their vision for achieving zero deaths on roadways by 2050. National Safety Council President Deborah Hersman says that technology has helped bring down some of the statistics on roadway deaths. That coupled with tighter laws also help.

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US Senator John Kennedy is asking Louisiana officials to cancel state contracts with Citigroup and Bank of America after the banks announced that they would enforce restrictions on companies that sell firearms. Kennedy says after getting bailed out in 2008, banks have no right to be dictating policy.

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A bill that would allow riverboat casinos to expand onto land is scheduled to be heard by the full Senate today, after being pulled from consideration last week. The bill would remove restrictions for Louisiana’s 15 floating gambling halls. The bill’s sponsor, Lake Charles Senator Ronnie Johns, says the legislation is not an expansion of gaming, but Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says that’s disingenuous.

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Another gambling bill, one that would allow Tangipahoa residents to vote on whether or not to accept a casino in Robert, is also expected to be discussed.

And the governor has announced that a 9.4 billion dollar chemical plant will begin construction in St. James Parish in 2019. The project is expected to create 1,200 new jobs.

And now here’s commodity prices.