Four people are dead and seven people are injured following a July 4^th mass shooting at a block party late last night in Shreveport. Shreveport P.D.’s Cpl. Angie Wilhite urges the public to come forward with anything they may know about the gunfire…:

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They say multiple males were involved in the exchange of shots. Call Caddo Crimestoppers at 316-673-7373.

Police in Rayne arrest two men they say were responsible for several shooting incidents on the July 4^th holiday. Surprisingly, no one was seriously hurt in those incidents. The two suspects were allegedly shooting at one another.

And a shooting in Jennings late last night left one man dead another in jail for his murder. Police say the shooting was related to a home invasion.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin wants lawmakers to return to Baton Rouge and override one of the Governor’s vetoes; a bill seeking to do annual canvasses of voter roles to eliminate names of inactive voters. Ardoin says the bill made good sense and lawmakers should stand behind their votes for it…:

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New Orleans Democrat Representative Mandie Landry says she doesn’t think a veto override session will happen. On the “Talk Louisiana” radio program, Landry says getting the two-thirds majority votes in both chambers to override will be a tall order…:

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She says a number of term-limited lawmakers may NOT want to come back.

A Fourth of July mass shooting leaves four people dead and seven other people injured in Shreveport. Teiko Foxx has the story…:

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New Orleans had two separate shooting incidents on the July 4th holiday. Police say a man and a woman suffered non-fatal gunshots in shootings that occurred within about an hour of each other last night, but unrelated and some distance apart. Both are under investigation.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin calls for lawmakers to override the Governor’s veto of a bill intended to help purge inactive voters from statewide voter roles. The Governor’s veto statement says the bill is redundant, but Ardoin says this bill is important enough to come back to the Capitol for…:

CUT 10(08)      “…our roles clean.”

In a written statement, he implores lawmakers to vote to return to Baton Rouge for an override session.

One New Orleans Democrat doubts that will happen. Representative Mandie Landry says term-limited lawmakers will want to just stand down, but those running for re-election will want to get on with campaigning; some of them on the vetoed bills….:

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We will know by July 13^th if they choose to come back or stay home.

A Fourth of July mass shooting leaves four people dead and seven other people injured in Shreveport. Teiko Foxx has the story…

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The Secretary of State asks state lawmakers to come back to Baton Rouge and overturn one of Governor Edwards’ vetoes. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

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On “Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster”, New Orleans Democrat Representative Mandie Landry was asked if she thinks lawmakers will vote to return for a veto session now that Edwards rejected anti-transgender bills. She believes they won’t because it’s a numbers game getting a two-thirds majority in both chambers to vote for one and it’s also an election year.

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If they do choose to have an override session it would begin July 19^th

Because Edwards rejected the anti-transgender bills, Landry feels the pressure is on Republicans up for re-election to return for a session. And she points out that there are some lawmakers who are term-limited.

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Also, term-limited is Governor Edwards, and some Republican lawmakers could rationalize if the next governor is in the GOP that he wouldn’t veto transgender bills so just wait until next year.

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Four people are dead and seven people are injured following a July 4^th mass shooting at a block party in Shreveport. Shreveport Police Spokesperson Corporal Angie Wilhite says around 11:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to Pearl Avenue and Jones Mabry Road…

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It was difficult for first responders to get to the victims due to the amount of vehicles at the scene. There are reports there were at least two hundred people in attendance. Police Chief Wayne Smith says the shooting was carried out by multiple people…

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Wilhite says this event is held every year and unfortunately, individuals without any regard for the safety of others begin firing. She urges anyone with information to come forward…

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Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at (318) 673-7373.

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Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin calls for lawmakers to override the Governor’s veto of a bill intended to help purge inactive voters from statewide voter roles. Ardoin says HB 646, sponsored by Sulphur Republican Rep. Les Farnum, was a good piece of legislation that passed with wide support in both chambers…:

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The Governor’s veto statement says the bill is redundant, as there are already regular canvasses of the voter rolls. Ardoin says the law would have helped to get names who haven’t voted in a good long while cleared away, so a more accurate picture of the state’s electorate emerges. He says this bill is important enough to come back to the Capitol for…:

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Ardoin feels the Governor’s veto was for political purposes, and not motivated by what’s best for state elections. He says the bill makes good sense and lawmakers should stand behind their votes for the measure…:

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We will know by July 13^th if lawmakers agree to override some vetoes or let them ride.

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A mass shooting erupted yesterday during a July 4^th block party in Shreveport; leaving 4 person’s dead and 7 injured. Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith is sad and angry…:

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He asks that anyone with information please call Caddo Crimestoppers at (318) 673-7373.

State attorney General and candidate for governor Jeff Landry is spiking the ball, after a federal judge rules for the state in a suit over the White House allegedly colluding with social media giants to squelch free speech during the COVID pandemic and at other times. Louisiana joined Missouri is suing the Biden administration what they called a Censorship Enterprise, and Judge Terry Dougherty has ruled the allegations are true.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin calls for lawmakers to override the Governor’s veto of a bill intended to help purge inactive voters from statewide voter roles. Ardoin says HB 646, sponsored by Sulphur Republican Rep. Les Farnum, was a good piece of legislation that passed with wide support in both chambers…:

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The Governor’s veto statement says the bill is redundant, as there are already regular canvasses of the voter roles. Ardoin issued a written statement calling on lawmakers to reconvene and override the veto.

New Orleans Rep. Mandie Landry is one Democrat lawmaker who doesn’t think that will happen. She says a good number of the two-thirds majority vote needed to override are term-limited…:

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Landrie spoke on Jim Engster’s “Talk Louisiana” radio program.

Four people are dead and 7 pesons injured after a July 4^th mass shooting at a block party in Shreveport. Shreveport Police Spokesperson Corporal Angie Wilhite says around 11:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to Pearl Avenue and Jones Mabry Road…

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Authorities had a hard time reaching the victims because of the “enormous amount” of parked vehicles belonging to the crowds of people attending the festivities.

On Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster, New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry was asked if she thinks lawmakers will vote to return to Baton Rouge for a veto session. Landry believes they won’t, she says it’s a numbers game getting a two-thirds majority in both chambers to vote for one and it’s also an election year.

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The governor has signed legislation to create a trust fund for in-home services for seniors. When the state has a budget surplus, Louisiana AARP Advocacy Director Andrew Muhl says 12 percent will go towards the Community Options Waiver Trust Fund. He says it’s ideal for seniors who have difficulty with daily tasks that want to remain in their homes.

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The waitlist is as long as 8,000 and can last up to 10 years.

The hot and dry summer we’ve been experiencing is likely to limit the yields for some of the state’s key crops, like rice. Louisiana Rice Specialist Ronnie Levy (Lee-Vee) with the LSU Ag Center says it’s rice that was planted late that’s in question. And the drought is a concern for soybeans, sugarcane, and corn. But thankfully it’s not a statewide issue…:

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The waiting list for seniors and in-home services should start to dwindle due to legislation passed in the most recent session. Brooke Thorington has more.

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KSLA in Shreveport is reporting a 4^th of July mass shooting at a block party that has claimed the lives of 3 people and wounded several others. Shreveport PD is still on the scene. We’ll have more on this as it develops.

Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed anti-LGBTQ legislation and there’s growing speculation whether state lawmakers will seek to override his vetoes.  Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat believes majorities of Republican lawmakers will choose to come back to the Capitol…:

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The bills passed with two-thirds majority votes in both chambers…

Scorching temperatures could limit the yields for some of the state’s key crops, like rice. Louisiana Rice Specialist Ronnie Levy (Lee-Vee) with the LSU Ag Center says the full impact the heat has had on the rice crop won’t be known until harvest which hasn’t started yet. He says there are advantages to the hot, dry weather…:

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Levy says the bigger concern is the impact drought conditions have on other crops like soybeans, sugarcane, and corn.

Now that Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed anti-LGBTQ bills, there’s growing speculation that lawmakers will return to Baton Rouge for a veto override session. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat believes majorities of GOP lawmakers will choose to come back to the Capitol…:
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3 people are dead and several others are injured following a reported mass shooting at a 4th of July party last night in Shreveport. News outlets are reporting cops had a difficult time getting to victims on the scene due to how many cars were on the street for the gathering. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Crimestoppers. This is a developing situation.

Rice yields this year could be negatively affected by the hot, dry summer. Brooke Thorington reports…:
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A DeSoto Parish man has been convicted for a second time in the 2010 killing of 12 year old Justin Bloxom of Stonewall. The initial conviction of 47 year old Brian Horn was vacated following a ruling by the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Vernon Parish jury that found Horn guilty of first degree murder Tuesday will move into the penalty phase today.

The Governor has vetoed three bills seen by some as “anti-LGBT.” Will that trigger a veto override session or not? Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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A July 4th mass shooting at a block party in Shreveport has claimed the lives of 3 people and wounded several others, according to reports. A councilwoman has told news outlets that she learned the shooter or shooters just showed up to the party and started firing. This is a developing story.

The boycott on Bud Light and other Anheuser-Busch beer is reportedly to blame for the closure of the Ardagh Glass Packaging Plant in Lincoln Parish. Last month the Mayor of the small village of Simsboro where the plant is located said the news of the closure and subsequent laying off of 245 employees came as a complete shock. The nationwide boycott is over Bud Light’s promotion of a controversial transgender influencer.

Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law a bill to establish a funding source dedicated to keeping older adults in their homes for as long as possible. Under the measure, 12 percent of any excess state revenue will be directed toward the Community Options Waiver Trust Fund.
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That’s AARP Advocacy Director Andrew Muhl who says this is a major milestone for seniors.