Legislation expanding the methods the state can use to carry out an execution and protect drug companies that provide the ingredients used for lethal injection was passed in House Criminal Justice Tuesday. Pineville Representative Mike Johnson asked Hammond Representative Nicholas Muscarello, the bills author, why the state has difficulty carrying out death sentences.

Cut 7 (12) “…the fight.”

A statement was read on behalf of Brett Malone, the son of Mary Ann Shaver Malone who was murdered in 2000 urged lawmakers to reject adding additional methods of execution.

Cut 10 (06) “…are barbaric.”

The last death row inmate executed in Louisiana was in 2010.

USDA census shows more than two thousand farms have left the Bayou State in the last five years. Neil Melancon with the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation says family farms help drive the economy, but a drop in farmers statewide means education and awareness decreases.

Cut 6 (12) “…to day.”

There were eight million acres of farmland in 2017, compared to 7.97 million in 2022.

A lucky crawfish was officially pardoned by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser as crawfish season ramps up. Sherbin – the crawfish becomes the eight-crustacean granted freedom. Nungesser says this highlights the industry’s importance.

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A bill to expand ways to execute death row inmates in Louisiana advances from House Criminal Justice. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 2 (39) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Also advancing on Tuesday was a bill that would result in 17-year-old offenders being charged as adults. It would repeal the Raise the Age Law that was approved in 2016.

A Senate committee has approved legislation that would allow non felon adults to possess a concealed handgun without a permit or training. A New Orleans Police Department official told the panel permits help enssure gun owners receive firearm safety training, but West Monroe Senator Jay Morris says criminals in New Orleans do not care about safety training…
cut 12 (10) “…the city”
The measure heads to the full Senate.

A crawfish named Sherbin in Breaux Bridge has been pardoned and will not meet his fate in a crawfish boil. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has pardoned Sherbin, named after the mayor of Henderson. The Lt. Governor does this every year to highlight the crawfish industry and because of a low supply of mudbugs this year is difficult…
cut 15 (10) “..tought season”

A Senate Committee has approved legislation that would allow non-felon adults to conceal carry without a permit or the training that is currently needed to obtain a permit. NOPD Deputy Superintendent Lawrence Dupree spoke in opposition…
cut 13 (09) “….law’s passage”
But Chairman of the Senate Judiciary C Committee, Jay Morris of Monroe, responded…
cut 11 (07) “….the problem”
Morris says his daughter was mugged in the warehouse district in New Orleans and it’s likely the perpetrator was carrying a gun without a permit.

On the House side, a bill to expand the methods for the state to carry out an execution was approved by the House Criminal Justice Committee. It gets another hearing today in front of the House Governmental Affairs Committee.

USDA Census data finds the number of farms in Louisiana declined by two-thousand from 2017 to 2022. Fewer farms, means fewer farmers and Neil Melancon with the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation says that has a ripple effect…
cut 5 (12) “….depends on”
Melancon says the number of farms are on the decline, but the actual acreage of farmland in the state has stayed relatively the same, which means farms are getting larger.

A crawfish named Sherbin has been pardoned by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. For the last eight years on the first Tuesday after Mardi Gras, the state officially pardons one crustacean to celebrate the mudbug season. Nungesser says this highlights the industry’s importance.
Cut 14 (08) “…this year.”

According to the USDA, Louisiana lost two-thousand farms between 2017 and 2022, but the amount of land used to farm has stayed about the same. Neil Melancon with the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation says smaller farms are finding it impossible to remain economically viable, so we are just seeing bigger farms.
Cut 4 (12) “…single season.”

No one on the House Criminal Justice Committee voted against a bill that would expand the methods the state can use to execute a death row inmate. One of the options would be nitrogen gas. There were members who spoke against it
cut 8 (11) “….the process”
The legislation gets another hearing today in House Governmental Affairs.

A bill allowing non-felon adults in Louisiana to carry a concealed gun without a permit is headed to the Senate floor after passing a Senate Judiciary Committee. Colleen Crain has the story…
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The House Criminal Justice Committee has approved legislation where a person convicted of a carjacking that results in serious bodily harm will get 20 to 30 years. Author of the bill Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says the crime of carjacking cost the life of a 73-year-old grandmother in 2022…

Cut 12 (09)  “..their car.”  

A senate committee today approved Legislation that would allow non felon adults to concealed carry without a permit. President of New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche has concerns about the bill because in order to obtain a permit you need to pass a training class

Cut 4 (09) “…no training.”

But supporters of the legislation say it allow law abiding adults to protect themselves

LSU running back Trey Holly posted a statement on social media to announce his innocence in a shooting that took place in Farmerville. But Legal analyst Tim Meche says Holly stating that he was at home when the shooting happened

Cut 9 (13) “…go together.” 

Holly is one of three people charged with attempted second-degree murder where two people were wounded. Meche says if Holly feels he was falsely identified and he’s 100 percent innocent…

Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says a young pig was rescued from three men who were throwing him like a football during carnival season. Dorson says preparations to place piglet in his forever home is underway.

Cut 8 (12) “…keep him.” 

An exam found Piglet did not suffer any injuries or trauma.  HSLA is planning a formal presentation of piglet to Representative Lauren Ventrella to take place on the steps of the State Capitol.

Legislation to concealed carry without a permit in Louisiana is being debated in the current special session on crime. President of the New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche says police are trained to look for outlines of a gun in clothing and if passed this bill would prevent officers from asking for proof of a gun permit.

Cut 3 (11) “…passes.”  

And the first item to receive approval by the House Criminal Justice Committee is a measure that increases penalties for carjacking. Under the bill, a person convicted of a carjacking that results in serious bodily harm will get 20 to 30 years. Katie Hunter Lowrey with the Promise of Justice Initiative spoke against it…

Cut 11 (10) “…detention centers”

LSU running back Trey Holly is one of three people charged with attempted second-degree murder. Legal analyst Tim Meche believes it was a bad move for Holly to post on social media and says if Holly feels he was falsely identified and he’s 100 percent innocent…

Cut 10 (11) “…going forward.”

The scared baby swine, named Piglet, was removed from the harsh environment after being tossed around like a football during carnival season. Shortly after, Piglet was placed in the care of HSLA. To help pay his vet care, Dorson says a video was placed on social media and piglet became an internet favorite.

Cut 7 (13) “…approaching $1400..”  

One of the first bills to make it out of a House committee at the special session is a measure to increase the penalties for carjacking. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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In the House Oil City Representative Danny McCormick sponsored a bill to allow for concealed carry without a permit and in the upper chamber Erath Senator Blake Miguez has similar legislation. President of the New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche expressed concerns…

Cut 5 (11) “…to public safety.”

Legal analyst Tim Meche believes it was a bad move for LSU running back Trey Holly to give a statement on social media of the shooting that took place in Farmerville. The shooting injured two people. In the social media post, Holly states he was at home at the time of the shooting and the shooting occurred outside of his apartment.

Cut 9 (13) “…go together.” 

A piglet is now resting comfortably after being tossed around like a football during carnival season. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says a bystander spotted three men throwing what he assumed was a ball—until he heard squeals.

Cut 6  (11) “…be treated.” 

LSU running back Trey Holly is one of three people charged with attempted second-degree murder. Legal analyst Tim Meche believes it was a bad move for Holly to post on social media and says if Holly feels he was falsely identified and he’s 100 percent innocent…

Cut 10 (11) “…going forward.”

A piglet rescued after being tossed around like a football during carnival season underwent an exam by Metairie Small Animal Hospital that found the Piglet did not suffer any injuries.  Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says a vet tech is fostering Piglet and a person in Magnolia, Mississippi has applied to adopt him. But preparations for piglet to enjoy the comforts of his forever home are underway.

Cut 8 (12) “…keep him.” 

HSLA is planning a formal presentation of piglet to Representative Lauren Ventrella to take place on the steps of the State Capitol.

A bill to allow concealed carry without a permit is up for debate and critics worry it could have dire consequences. Brooke Thorington explains.

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A measure that increases penalties for carjacking is the first item to receive approval by the House Criminal Justice Committee in the current special session. Author of the bill Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says crime has a cost, it cost the life of a 73-year-old grandmother who lost her life during a brutal carjacking in 2022…

Cut 12 (09)  “..their car.”  

At the crime special session in Baton Rouge, the first item to receive approval by the House Criminal Justice Committee is a measure that increases penalties for carjacking. Under the bill, a person convicted of a carjacking that results in serious bodily harm will get 20 to 30 years. Katie Hunter Lowrey with the Promise of Justice Initiative spoke against it…

Cut 11 (10) “…detention centers”

But bill author Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says a carjacking cost the life of a 73-year-old grandmother during a brutal carjacking in 2022.

Legislation to concealed carry without a permit will also be debated in the session. But New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission President Rafael Goyeneche says you must pass a test to get your driver’s license and carrying a gun shouldn’t be any different.

Cut 4 (09) “…no training.”

Legal analyst Tim Meche says it was a bad move for LSU running back Trey Holly to give a statement on social media on the shooting that took place in Farmerville. The shooting injured two people and Holly posted he was at home at the time of the shooting that happened outside of his apartment.

Cut 9 (13) “…go together.” 

Holly is one of three people charged with attempted second-degree murder.

A piglet has been saved after being tossed around like a football during Marid Gras. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says a bystander spotted three men throwing what he assumed was a football—until he heard squeals. Dorson says they are raising money online to help the piglet.

Cut 7 (09) “…$1300.”  

The pig will also raise awareness about animal abuse at the state legislature.

In his opening remarks on the crime special session Governor Landry says he’s received criticisms about leniency in sentencing. He says currently up to 70-percent of a sentence may be removed for good time which requires no effort of the inmate to participate in educational, job training or rehabilitation services…
Cut 20 (06) “…for jail.”
Landry also says he wants to restart executions of death row inmates.

Legislation to concealed carry without a permit in Louisiana will be debated in the crime special session. And because police are trained to look for outlines of a gun in someone’s clothing, President of the New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche says it would prevent officers from asking for proof of a gun permit to prevent crime.
Cut 3 (11) “…passes.”

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has officially received a request from Texas to help with security on the Southern Border. GOHSEP director Jacques Thibodeaux says Texas’ emergency request is for military support of 50 soldiers at one time for three 30-day iretatons, which is 150 guardsmen over 90 days…
cut 11 (11) “…general support”

A piglet is now resting comfortably after being tossed around like a football during carnival season. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says a bystander spotted three men throwing what he assumed was a ball—until he heard squeals.
Cut 6 (12) “…being mistreated.”
An exam by Metairie Small Animal Hospital found that the Piglet did not suffer any injuries or trauma. Dorson says a vet tech is fostering Piglet and a person in Magnolia, Mississippi has applied to adopt him.