A bill to repeal the state’s income tax has been filed and awaits a hearing in the House Ways and Means Committee. Columbia Representative Neil Riser says it’s time to relieve Louisianans of rising costs by eliminating taxes.

Cut 4 (11) “…local economy.”

Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews has filed a bill to remove nitrogen hypoxia, the gassing method of execution, from Louisiana Law at the urging of Jews Against Gassing, a newly formed coalition of Jewish organizations and faith leaders. Coalition Steering Committee member, Jackie Stern

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Approximately 2.7 million people were killed by the Nazi’s using poison gas.

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Governor  Jeff Landry reiterates his belief that college athletes should be present for the National Anthem on National TV. I’m Brooke Thorington.

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LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson has told the players no cellphones in the locker room. The Tigers are 2 & 7 in SEC play after loosing four in a row. Johnson says his players need to focus.

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LSU plays Vanderbilt tonight at 6.

During an appearance on Fox News’ “America Reports” Governor Jeff Landry doubled down his stance that college athletes should be present for the national anthem. He wants policies implemented that student-athletes risk their athletic scholarships if they don’t. When asked if athletes would be required to stand …

Cut 8 (08) “…the sport.” 

A bill to require a person to remain 25 feet away from a police officer if they’ve been told to stop or retreat received full approval in the House. Bill author Thibodaux Representative Bryan Fontenot is a former sheriff’s deputy….

Cut 5 (11)  “…an arrest”

Violators could face up to 60 days in jail.

A bill to repeal the state’s income tax has been filed and is awaiting a hearing in the House Ways and Means. Columbia Representative Neil Riser says it’s time to give Louisianans relief from rising costs by eliminating taxes.

AM Cut 4 (11) “…local economy.”

If passed it would go in effect January 1, 2026.

A bill to allow ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug that made headlines during the pandemic, to be sold over the counter in Louisiana advances from House Health and Welfare. Kenner Representative Joseph Stagni expressed reservations over the bill…

Cut 7 (11) “…my concern.”  

The bill passed on a 7 to 4 vote and heads to the House.

Angel Reese’s time as a Lady Tiger basketball player is over. The SEC Player of the Year has declared for the W-N-B-A draft. Reese says she’s leaving college with everything she ever wanted—a degree, a national championship, and a platform she never imagined. The voice of the Lady Tigers Patrick Wright…
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Two women and a man were found fatally shot at a makeshift homeless camp in a wooded area next to railroad tracks in Jefferson Parish. Sheriff Joe Lopinto believes the victims may have died in the past day or two.
Cut 12 (12) “…right now.”

In a 81-20 vote, a law that would prohibit you from coming any closer than 25 feet of a police officer after being ordered to stop passed the full House.
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

State Corrections says a convicted killer has died following a fight at Angola. Officials say 45-year-old Robert Clark Junior succumbed to his injuries after an altercation with three other inmates. Clark was serving a life sentence for killing a fellow inmate in 2018. He was originally sentenced for an armed robbery in Bossier Parish.

All-American forward Angel Reese is leaving LSU as a legend as she has declared for the 2024 WNBA draft. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

Neville High school needs a new football coach. Jeff Tannehill has resigned after four seasons. Tannehill was placed on administrative leave March 1 as part of an investigation into possible misuse of student funds at Monroe City Schools. He was reinstated three weeks later. The Ouachita Citizen reports Tannehill’s resignation has nothing to do with the audit.

A bill to allow ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug that made headlines during the pandemic, to be sold over the counter in Louisiana advances from House Health and Welfare. Schriever Representative Beryl Amedee says it’s safe, effective, and virtually harmless for humans.
Cut 6 (09) “…prescription.”
The bill passed committee 7-4 vote and advances to the House.

The full House has approved legislation that would make it a crime for a person to be within 25 feet of a working law enforcement officer if they’ve been told to retreat or stop. Opponents raised concerns about constitutional rights and whether onlookers can still get good video of potential police misconduct. Thibodaux Representative Bryan Fontenot says 25 feet is a sufficient distance.
Cut 4 (10) “…good visual.”
The bill heads to the Senate.

LSU’s Angel Reese has announced she’s turning pro. Reese made the announcement in an article at vogue-dot-com. In her two years at LSU Reese led the Lady Tigers to their first national championship and advanced an entire sport. The voice of the Lady Tigers Patrick Wright says she also faced tremendous scrutiny.
Cut 11 (11) “…in the WNBA”

At the state capitol, a bill that would require a person to remain 25 feet away from a police officer if they’ve been told to stop or retreat has been approved by the full House. Thibodaux Representative Bryan Fontenot is the author of the legislation and a former sheriff’s deputy….
cut 5 (11) “…an arrest”
If the bill becomes law, violators could face up to 60 days in jail.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a triple homicide. It happened at a homeless encampment near the intersection of Scott Street and Shrewsbury Road. Sheriff Joe Lopinto…
cut 13 (12) “…to see”
Two females and one male were found dead.

A bill to allow ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug that made headlines during the pandemic, to be sold over the counter in Louisiana advances from House Health and Welfare. The bill’s co-author, Gray Representative Beryl Amedee says other states allow it. She says Tennessee has done so for two years…
cut 8 (10) “….able to”
After a seven to four vote, the measure heads to the House floor

The Bayou Barbie is saying goodbye to LSU. Angel Reese announced she’s entering the WNBA draft this morning. In her two years at LSU Reese led the Lady Tigers to their first NCAA Championship in 2023. The Voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright says she’s a legend…

Cut 9 (10) “…change that” 

A bill to allow ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug that made headlines during the pandemic, to be sold over the counter in Louisiana advances from House Health and Welfare. Kenner Representative Joseph Stagni expressed reservations over the bill…

Cut 7 (11) “…my concern.”  

The bill passed on a 7 to 4 vote and heads to the House.

In a 81-20 vote, a law that would prohibit you from coming any closer than 25 feet of a police officer after being ordered to stop passed the full House.

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

And tonight’s Powerball Jackpot reaches $1.09 billion dollars with a cash value of $527 million. The last time someone won a Powerball jackpot was January 1^st. And the Louisiana Lottery reminds you to play responsibly and that it only takes one to win.

The Bayou Barbie is going pro. LSU forward, Angel Reese announcing her decision to declare for the WNBA draft late Wednesday morning in a Vogue profile piece, saying she’s done everything she wanted to in college and that her ultimate goal is to be a pro—and to be one of the greatest basketball players to play, ever. Reese says she feels ready. Last month LSU Women’s basketball Coach Kim Mulkey said whatever she decided to do, Angel Reese has left her mark on LSU.

After the LSU Women’s basketball team missed the National Anthem because they were in the locker room for pre-game preparation and prayer, Governor Jeff Landry is suggesting a policy to take scholarships away from student-athletes who are not present for the national anthem. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Landry has been flexing his political muscle during his four months in office, but taking scholarships away from collegiate athletes might be too much…

Cut 26 (09)  “…calm down.”

A bill to allow ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug that made headlines during the pandemic, to be sold over the counter in Louisiana advances from House Health and Welfare. Schriever Representative Beryl Amedee says it’s safe, effective, and virtually harmless for humans.

Cut 6  (09) “…prescription.” 

The bill passed committee 7-4 vote and advances to the House.

Opponents of Legislation that would make it a crime to be within 25 feet of a working law enforcement officer who told the person to retreat or stop raised concerns about constitutional rights and whether onlookers can still get good video of potential police misconduct. Thibodaux Representative Bryan Fontenot, who is a former sheriff’s deputy, says 25 feet is a sufficient distance.

Cut 4 (10) “…good visual.” 

First year LSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan has been very impressed with returning receiver Kyren Lacy. Sloan says Lacy’s ability to lead the Tiger’s receiver room and the effort he puts into offseason training helps to improve LSU’s practices and inspire his own teammates.

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Lacy is LSU’s leading returning receiver

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Neville high school will begin their search for a new football head coach after Jeff Tannehill has resigned.

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And the rematch of last year’s national championship between the Iowa Hawkeyes and LSU Lady Tigers is now the most-watched women’s college basketball game on record. The game averaged 12.3 million viewers which tops the largest audience for a men’s or women’s college basketball game on ESPN.

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LSU Head Coach Jay Johnson is taking a no screens coaching approach in order to help the Tigers focus and play better baseball this season. College Baseball Analyst Ronnie Rantz says that this idea has the potential to really help players focus on the game.

Cut 29 (11) “… at their phone.”

Johnson says that he’ll keep the policy in place until his team improves.

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And last night UL-Lafayette defeated Nicholls 13 to 3 to extend their winning streak to 12 games. The Ragin Cajuns saw a lot of offensive success in the game as Duncan Pastore had his first four-hit game this season, Kyle Debarge hit his ninth home run of the season, and John Taylor drove in three runs to extend his hit streak to seventeen games.

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And in more baseball news around the state, both Louisiana Tech and Southeastern won their games in walk-off fashion as the Bulldogs defeated Little Rock and the Lions defeated Southern Miss both by a score of 7 to 6. Northwestern State defeated Grambling 4 to 1 and they will face ULM tonight at 6 pm.

While the LSU Women’s Basketball team was in the locker room for pre-game preparation and prayer before the game against Iowa but Governor Landry believes the team should have been on the floor for the national anthem. The Governor is suggesting a policy to take scholarships away from student-athletes who are not present for the national anthem. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the proposal is unconstitutional.

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The House Transportation Committee approves a bill that would require speed enforcement cameras to get a picture of the driver of a speeding vehicle, along with the license plate. Marksville Representative Daryl Deshotel, not a fan of the speed enforcement cameras, says a real-life police officer are the ones that should be issuing tickets…

Cut 28 (08)  “…drug dealers.”

In Evangeline Parish, one man is committed to sleeping outside with his rescue dogs until enough money is raised to build a shelter. Brooke Thorington explains.

Cut 2 (29)  “I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Legislation that would make it a crime to be within 25 feet of a working law enforcement officer who told the person to retreat or stop passed the full House in an 81-20 vote. Thibodaux Representative Bryan Fontenot, who is a former sheriff’s deputy, says he’s trying to protect officers with this bill…

Cut 3 (11) “…an arrest.”  

A legal analyst says Governor Landry’s proposal to take away athletic scholarships for students who are not present for the national anthem is unconstitutional. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Chair of the state Republican Party Louis Gurvich is stepping down from his post effective Saturday. In a statement to the party, he thanked his staff and said it was time to make way for the next party chair.  Gurvich has been named executive director of the Louisiana Offshore Terminal Authority.

The sexual misconduct suit filed by 10 former students against LSU has been settled out of court. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says sometimes settlements are based on economic decisions and due to the sensitive nature of the case there’s also value in keeping the plaintiffs from having to relieve their trauma during a trial.

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The settlement amount was not disclosed.

To raise money to build an animal shelter in Evangeline Parish, Matthew Baker, founder of Heros Everywhere Animal Rescue, has committed to sleeping outside with their 64 rescue dogs to raise $250,000. And once the facility is constructed, local veterinarians have also offered to volunteer their time to spay and neuter animals.

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