More oversight and more transparency with state government contracts. That’s what State treasurer John Kennedy wants in light of a recent report from a Legislative auditor. With $250 million dollars in contracts that are not in the tracking system, he’s hopeful this will be the year it becomes law…
CUT 11 (11) Q: ‘his signature’

Those who litter could face double fines if the bill by Gonzales Representative Johnny Berthelot goes into law. After House passage, the bill advanced to the Senate Environmental Committee today. Livingston Senator Dale Erdey asked Berthelot about how much money that would mean for the arresting officers’ retirement fund…
CUT 7 (12) Q: “dollars a year”
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A stand-off this morning with Shreveport Police, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies and some federal agents has ended with two people dead, and another injured. A woman was shot and killed at the residence, and the second victim was taken to University Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers later discovered the unidentified shooter was found dead inside the home from an apparent self inflicted gunshot.

The future of the New Orleans Pelicans will not include head coach Monty Williams, as he was fired today. While many were surprised at the move, writer Jake Madison with Bourbom Street Shots, says he suspects that Williams may have been a bit bull headed by not adapting to his players…
CUT 14 (14) Q: “never gonna do that”
Pelicans Vice-President Mickey Loomis said it was not an easy decision to make.