The US House has passed a bill that seeks to block President Obama’s proposed $10.25 tax on every barrel of oil. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards have released a statement in response to the tragic mass shooting over the weekend in Orlando which authorities say claimed the lives of 50 people and injured 53 more. They say this is a senseless incident on an unimaginable scale. They say we stand ready to support the state of Florida in any way that we can to bring justice for those whose lives were lost.

Lawmakers get back to work today as they continue to see ways to fill the state’s $600 million dollar budget hole in place for the fiscal year that begins next month. Many republicans say taxes have been raised enough and Republican Kenner Representative Julie Stokes says she would like to see long-term tax reform as part of the fix…:
Cut 16 (11) “12 months”
This session must end next Thursday.

A recent independent poll of 800 voters shows Republican Scott Angelle is leading in the 3rd Congressional District race as 39% of the respondents support the Public Service Commissioner. The Traflagar Group poll has Clay Higgins, who recently joined the race, at 18%. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross the poll shows 24% are undecided…:
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The US House has passed a bill that seeks to block President Obama’s proposed $10.25 tax on every barrel of oil. Halen Doughty has more…:
CUT 1 (31) “I’m Halen Doughty”

Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards have released a statement in response to the tragic mass shooting over the weekend in Orlando which authorities say claimed the lives of 50 people and injured 53 more. They say this is a senseless incident on an unimaginable scale. They say we stand ready to support the state of Florida in any way that we can to bring justice for those whose lives were lost.

Lawmakers get back to work today as they continue to see ways to fill the state’s $600 budget hole in place for the fiscal year that begins next month. Many republicans say taxeshave been raised enough and Republican Kenner Representative Julie Stokes says she would like to see long-term tax reform as part of the fix…:

Cut 16 (11) “12 months”
This session must end next Thursday.

A recent independent poll of 800 voters shows Republican Scott Angelle is leading in the 3rd Congressional District race as 39% of the respondents support the Public Service Commissioner. The Traflagar Group poll has Clay Higgins, who recently joined the race, at 18%. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross the poll shows 24% are undecided…:
cut 4 (07) “nothing more”

Legislators return to the State Capitol today as they look to solve the state’s budget issues. The governor has asked legislators to raise revenues by 600-million dollars in this special session to avoid cuts to health care, higher education, public schools and TOPS. But so far the House has only agreed to 220-million dollars in tax increases. Democratic New Orleans Representative Walt Leger…:
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GOP lawmakers are taking a strong stance against additional taxes saying money can be freed up by cutting out the waste in state government.

Governor John Bel Edwards, Senate President John Alario, House Speaker Taylor Barras, and other lawmakers will participate in a “Moment of Unity” at 1pm today at the Capitol in response to the tragic terrorist attack at an Orlando night club over the weekend. Authorities say 50 people died and at least 53 injured in the mass shooting.

A Transportation Infrastructure Investment task force has been formed by the governor to identify priority projects throughout the state. State Department of Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says the average driver pays about $108 a year in gas taxes to Louisiana, and they want to make sure those dollars go towards repairing roads, bridges and ports…:
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Wilson says they will spend the next six months touring the state and getting input on priority projects from the public.

The LSU baseball team’s season is over following 2 losses to Coastal Carolina this weekend in the Super Regional at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge. It’s the third time in five years the Tigers see ball end for the year on their home field.

Sea lice has been producing rashes for some Gulf Coast swimmers. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi biology professor, Dr Kim Withers, says sea lice are actually jelly fish larvae and they tend to sting people when they get trapped under a person’s clothes. Withers says the irritation caused by the bites usually goes away after 24 hours, but it can become severe.
cut 8 (06) “….and vomiting”
Withers says the best thing people can do is limit the amount of clothes they wear in the water.

A license is not required to fish this weekend on Louisiana waterways. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries does this every year to attract new anglers for recreational fishing. LDWF biologist Meghan Macmenamin says some popular fishing areas have been stocked with extra fish.
cut 5 (06) “….the weekend”
The LDWF is also hosting some fishing rodeos as part of the two-day license free weekend.

A Luling man has been arrested after he allegedly shot his neighbor’s cat with a bow and arrow. St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says Cody Dupre has been charged with an aggravated cruelty to an animal charge, because the arrow did hit any of the feline’s vital organs.
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Champagne says Dupre apparently shot the cat, because he didn’t want it on his property.

Coastal Carolina stands in LSU’s way from reaching the College World Series. The Tigers and the Chanticleers (Shon-ta-kleers) begin their Super Regional Series today at Alex Box and the winner advances to Omaha. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says Coastal Carolina have hit a whopping 91 home runs, but they are more than just a power hitting team.

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Coach Paul Maineri says he would like to start Jared Poche in Game Two on Sunday, but wants to make sure he feels okay after two extended outings in last weekend’s regional.

The governor’s chief of staff, Ben Nevers, says if the legislature only approves 223-million dollars in new taxes in this session, it could lead to hospitals closing and funding for the TOPS scholarship program cut in half. So far, the Republican-controlled House has only been willing to raise that much money. Many GOP legislators say taxes have been raised enough and the state has to spend its money more wisely.

Swimmers at beaches along the Gulf Coast have been developing rashes on their skin from sea lice. Michelle Southern has more…

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A fishing license is not required this weekend if you want to drop a line in a public waterway. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries holds a free recreational fishing weekend every year in the hopes of attracting new anglers. LDWF biologist Meghan Macmenamin says there’s also several events going on in conjunction with the free recreational fishing days.
cut 4 (09) “…in Cameron”
For more information, go to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.

LSU has decided to pitch Alex Lange in Game 1 of the Super Regional Series against Coastal Carolina. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says Lange, along with Jared Poche and Hunter Newman pitched really well in last weekend’s Regional, but the Tigers need better performances from their middle relievers…
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The Super Regional Series gets underway tonight at Alex Box Stadium.

Sea lice have been posing a problem for swimmers at Gulf Coast beaches this summer. Texas A&M Corpus Christi biology professor Dr. Kim Withers says the pesky little creatures are actually jelly fish larvae. She says they get under clothes, so people may be better off skinny dipping.

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Withers says the jellyfish larvae should clear out in a couple of weeks.

A St. Charles Parish man has been arrested after he allegedly shot his neighbor’s cat with a bow and arrow when it wandered onto his property. Sheriff Greg Champagne 33-year-old Cody Dupre has been charged with felony cruelty to animals, and his bond was set at $30-thousand.

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The 9-month-old cat is expected to make a full recovery.

The body found in Logansport yesterday has been identified as that of the 21-year-old Miranda Whitton, who went missing earlier this week. Jarrod Johnson of Logansport was brought in for questioning and subsequently booked into the DeSoto Parish Detention Center on one count of first degree murder. The investigation is ongoing.

You can fish without a license this weekend. Jeff Palermo spoke with the Louisiana Department Wildlife and Fisheries about this annual event…

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is holding free recreational fishing days on Saturday and Sunday. This means both Louisiana residents and non-residents can fish without a license in public waters. LDWF biologist Meghan Macmenamin says the goal is to get new anglers out on the water.

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Macmenamin says there are many different fishing events going on through the free recreational fishing days.

Sea lice have been posing a problem for swimmers at Gulf Coast beaches this summer. Texas A&M biology professor Dr. Kim Withers advises people not to get back in the water if they get bitten by the lice. She says the irritation caused by the bites usually goes away after 24 hours, but it can become very severe.

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Withers says the jellyfish larvae should clear out in a couple of weeks.

A St. Charles parish man has been arrested after he allegedly shot his neighbor’s cat with a bow and arrow. Sheriff Greg Champagne says the cat apparently wandered onto 33-year-old Cody Dupre’s property.

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The 9-month-old cat was immediately rushed to a local vet clinic and is expected to be okay. Dupre has been charged with felony cruelty to animals, and his bond was set at $30-thousand.

Coastal Carolina stands in LSU’s way from reaching the College World Series. The Tigers and the Chanticleers (Shon-ta-kleers) begin their Super Regional Series today at Alex Box and the winner advances to Omaha. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says Coastal Carolina have hit a whopping 91 home runs, but they are more than just a power hitting team…

cut 15 (05) “pitching staff”

DeSoto Parish authorities have tentatively identified a body found in a pond in Logansport as 21-year-old Miranda Whitton. She was reported missing on Monday. The sheriff’s office says 33–year-old Jarrod Earl Johnson of Logansport has been charged with second-degree murder and he’s been booked into the DeSoto Detention Center.

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred outside the Salvation Army in downtown Monroe. Authorities say two males got into a fight, one of them was stabbed with a knife, while the other was fatally shot.

A license is not required to fish this weekend on Louisiana waterways. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries does this every year as way to attract new anglers to the sport of recreational fishing. LDWF biologist Meghan Macmenamin says some popular fishing areas have been stocked…
cut 5 (06) “….the weekend”
The LDWF is also hosting some fishing rodeos as part of the two-day license free weekend.

Sea lice have been posing a problem for swimmers at Gulf Coast beaches this summer. Texas A&M Corpus Christi biology professor Dr. Kim Withers says the pesky little creatures are actually jelly fish larvae. She says they get under clothes, so people may be better off skinny dipping…:
CUT 6 (10) “their nematocysts”
Withers says the jellyfish larvae should clear out in a couple of weeks.

A Luling man has been arrested after he allegedly shot his neighbor’s cat with a bow and arrow. Sheriff Greg Champagne says 33-year-old Cody Dupre was charged with felony cruetly to animals and his bond was set at 30-thousand dolllars…
cut 13 (06) “…somebody’s pet”
Champagne says fortunately the arrow did not hit any of the cat’s vital organs and the feline is expected to make a full recovery.

An assistant principal at a middle school in Baton Rouge is in police custody as authorities search for a missing 40-year-old pregnant teacher. The two work at Brookstown Middle and Baton Rouge Police Corporal L’Jean McKneely says they believe 39-year-old Robert Marks has something to do with Lyntell Washington’s disappearance and a massive search is underway …
cut 11 (08) “…St. Francisville area”
Marks was arrested after they found the woman’s three-year-old child wandering alone and Marks was the last one to have contact with the little girl.

The governor’s chief of staff, Ben Nevers, says if the legislature only approves 223-million dollars in new taxes in this session, it could lead to hospitals closing and funding for the TOPS scholarship program cut in half. So far, the Republican-controlled House has only been willing to raise that much money. Many GOP legislators say taxes have been raised enough and the state has to spend its money more wisely.

A fishing license is not required this weekend if you want to drop a line in a public waterway. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries holds a no fishing license weekend every year in the hopes of attracting new anglers. LDWF biologist Meghan Macmenamin says there’s also several events going on in conjunction with the free recreational fishing days….
cut 4 (09) “…in Cameron”
For more information, go to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.

LSU has decided to pitch Alex Lange in Game 1 of the Super Regional Series against Coastal Carolina. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says Lange, along with Jared Poche and Hunter Newman pitched really well in last weekend’s Regional, but the Tigers need better performances from their middle relievers…
cut 16 (08) “…three guys”
The Super Regional Series gets underway Saturday night at Alex Box Stadium.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a pregnant woman whose 3-year-old daughter was found wandering alone Thursday morning. Cpl. L’Jean McKneely says 39-year-old Robert Marks is arrested for child desertion, and they do suspect foul play in the disappearance of 40-year-old Lyntell Washington…
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Arrest records indicate the child told detectives that her mother was in the lake. Marks is an assistant principal in East Baton Rouge Parish, and Washington is also employed within the system as a teacher.

A St. Charles parish man has been arrested after he allegedly shot his neighbor’s cat with a bow and arrow. Sheriff Greg Champagne says the cat apparently wandered onto 33-year-old Cody Dupre’s property…:
cut 12 (04) “hunting arrow”
Champagne The cat is going to be okay. Dupre’s bail was set at $30,000 and he’s been able to post bond.

DeSoto Parish authorities are working to identify a female body that was found in a small pond in Logansport. Folks in that area have been looking for a missing 21-year-old woman, who was last seen on Monday. Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle tells K-T-B-S TV that it’s too soon to know if the body is that of Miranda Whitton.

Sea lice has been producing rashes for several Gulf Coast swimmers. Texas A-and-M-Corpus Christi biology professor, Doctor Kim Withers, says sea lice are actually jelly fish larvae and they tend to sting humans when they get trapped under a person’s clothes. Withers says the irritation caused by the bites usually goes away after 24 hours, but it can become very severe…
cut 8 (06) “….and vomiting”
Withers says the best thing people can do is limit the amount of colthes they wear in the water.

And LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri has named Alex Lange his starting pitcher for game one of tomorrow night’s Super Regional Series against Coastal Carolina.