Representative Mike Huval’s cellphone ban bill meets defeat once again. David Grubb has more…

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Most Louisiana lawmakers are on board with loosening the restrictions that are currently in place for name, image, and likeness deals for college athletes. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Louisiana State Treasurer John Schroder says the check is in the mail. On Thursday almost 30-thousand unclaimed property checks were mailed out after a data match to update addresses. The checks total $4.8 million in unclaimed property.

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The state is charged with overseeing unclaimed funds that can be from a variety of sources, for example, a deposit from a utility provider, or money left in an old bank account. Schroder says his staff works diligently to find the rightful owners.

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Schroder says when the Louisiana Department of Revenue is able to provide Unclaimed Property with current addresses it allows them to unite those lost funds with the proper owner.

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And if you don’t receive a check, it doesn’t mean you don’t have unclaimed property with the state, visit LaCashClaim.org to see if your name is listed and file a claim.

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Senate Transportation made the decision to defer Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval’s bill to ban handheld cellphone use while driving. The greatest concern for lawmakers continues to be the possible overreach by law enforcement that the ban could enable. Huval tried to allay that concern.

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Huval said that his bill would actually improve upon current legislation that bans texting in driving, as it provides greater protection for drivers and creates measures for tracking citations to find and address potential abuses of power.

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New Orleans Senator Gary Carter continued to hit on the point made by several lawmakers; that Huval’s bill would lead to law enforcement profiling drivers who may or may not be using their cell phones in order to look for larger offenses.

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The vote to defer was close, going down 4-3.

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The state House has overwhelmingly voted for a measure that would remove the current restrictions on the state’s name, image, and likeness law. Crowley Representative John Stefanski says the measures would allow universities and their employees to participate in NIL deals, which allows student-athletes to receive endorsement money

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The legislation also removes limitations on boosters and NIL contracts would remain private between the player and the business. Stefanski says the legislation would not allow LSU or any school in Louisiana to use an NIL deal to recruit a player to come to their school…

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The measure heads back to the Senate for concurrence on House amendments. Stefanski says the changes the state is about to make to its NIL laws will put Louisiana in line with what other states are doing…

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The measure is one vote in the Senate away from reaching the governor’s desk.

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For Memorial Day, the National World War II museum in New Orleans will have a number of events honoring fallen soldiers. Museum Director of Education, Dr. Maggie Hartley says on Monday they will hold a commemoration ceremony featuring a gold star spouse, that’s an individual who lost their military spouse in service.

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If you’ve never visited the WWII museum, Hartely says plan to spend an entire day or two if possible, to really take it all in. She says they have world-class exhibits that immerse you into the historic conflict.

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The WWII museum is part of the nationwide Blue Star Museums program. And Hartley says that means if you are active military or a reservist admission to the museum is free right now.

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Free admission for active military and reservists runs annually from Armed Forces Day until Labor Day.

Representative Mike Huval’s proposed hand-held cellphone ban bill meets defeat once again. David Grubb has more…:

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Shreveport firefighters were called out during overnight hours to battle a blazing hookah lounge. By the time they arrived, all of the Hookah District lounge in Shreve City was engulfed in flame. No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation.

Lawmakers in Baton Rouge are moving legislation forward that basically opens college athlete Name, Image & Likeness deals wide. Crowley Representative John Stefanski says the measures would allow universities and their employees to participate in NIL deals. However, Stefanski says the legislation would not allow LSU or any Louisiana school to use an NIL as a carrot to attract top talent…:

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The Senate-originated bill now goes back to the Senate for approval of House amendments and what could be final passage.

Great Memorial Day weekend idea: a visit to the World War II Museum in New Orleans. The museum’s Dr. Maggie Hartley says their world class exhibits will immerse you in the history…:

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Active military and reservists get in free now through Labor Day.

Louisiana State Treasurer John Schroder says the check is in the mail. On Thursday almost 30-thousand unclaimed property checks were mailed out after a data match to update addresses. The checks total $4.8 million in unclaimed property.

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And if you don’t receive a check, it doesn’t mean you don’t have unclaimed property with the state, visit LaCashClaim.org to see if your name is listed and file a claim.

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Senate Transportation made the decision to defer Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval’s bill to ban handheld cellphone use while driving. New Orleans Senator Gary Carter continued to hit on the point made by several lawmakers; that Huval’s bill would lead to law enforcement profiling drivers who may or may not be using their cell phones in order to look for larger offenses.

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The state House has overwhelmingly voted for a measure that would remove the current restrictions on the state’s name, image, and likeness law. Crowley Representative John Stefanski says the measures would allow universities and their employees to participate in NIL deals, which allows student-athletes to receive endorsement money

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The legislation also removes limitations on boosters and NIL contracts would remain private between the player and the business.

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For Memorial Day, the National World War II museum in New Orleans will have a number of events honoring fallen soldiers. Museum Director of Education, Dr. Maggie Hartley says on Monday they will hold a commemoration ceremony featuring a gold star spouse, that’s an individual who lost their military spouse in service.

Cut 12 (11) “…this holiday.”

According to Gun-Violence-Archive-Dot-org, Louisiana has the most mass shootings per capita than any other state in the United States. New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission director Rafael Goeyeneche says it’s another unfortunate statistic that shows how violent our state is…
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Goyeneche says more officers on the streets are needed to prevent mass shootings.

Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval’s bill to ban drivers from using their handheld cellphones while driving failed to get out of a Senate Committee and the measure is likely dead for the session. Huval tried to tell lawmakers that his proposed law would not open the door for racial profiling…
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The bill was defeated on a four to three vote in Senate Transportation.

The state treasurer’s office is sending out four-point-eight million dollars in checks to residents in every parish in Louisiana. Treasurer John Schroder says since 2018, the department of treasury and department of revenue search for updated addresses to return Unclaimed Property checks directly without the person filing a claim…
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To see if the state is holding unclaimed property that belongs to you, visit L-A-Cash-Claim-dot-org.

Legislation close to final legislative passage would allow schools and its employees help facilitate NIL sponsorship deals between student-athletes and a business. The measure also loosens restrictions on boosters. Crowley Representative John Stefanski says the law will put Louisiana in line with what other states are doing…
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Louisiana State Treasurer John Schroder says the check is in the mail. On Thursday almost 30-thousand unclaimed property checks were mailed out after a data match with the Department of Revenue to update addresses. The checks total $4.8 million in unclaimed property. Schroder says his staff works diligently to find the rightful owners.

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Senator Bill Cassidy has made a recent statement that expanded background checks and red flag laws would not have prevented the tragic school shooting in Texas. But Senate candidate Luke Mixon says a large majority of Americans support universal background checks.

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Mixon is one of three announced candidates running against incumbent Senator John Kennedy.

Most Louisiana lawmakers are on board with loosening the restrictions that are currently in place for name, image, and likeness deals for college athletes. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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After numerous rain delays, college baseball tournaments were able to play some innings last night. LSU trounced Kentucky 11 to 6. The Tigers play Tennessee tonight at 8 o’clock. LaTech beat Old Dominion 7 to 2 and they are 2-and-0 in the Conference USA Tournament. And McNeese wrangled Southeastern Louisiana six to five in 12 innings.

A research website ranks Louisiana the worst for mass shooting incidents, per capita. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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U-S Senate candidate Democrat Luke Mixon says it’s time for Congress to enact universal background checks on firearm sales. Mixon calls for his Republican opponent Senator John Kennedy to vote for such legislation because he says current gun laws are not working.
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More details have been released in the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy-involved shooting that happened in Winn Parish Wednesday night. State Police are investigating the incident that involved suspect 53-year-old Abe Banks of Jonesboro. State Police say Banks left the scene in his vehicle of a reported disturbance at a nursing home in Jonesboro and a pursuit ensued that crossed into Winn Parish. LSP says Banks failed to comply with JPSO deputy commands after his vehicle stopped in the roadway on US Highway 167 near Dodson. Banks was shot by deputies and later died at a hospital.

Louisiana State Treasurer John Schroder says the check is in the mail. On Thursday almost 30-thousand unclaimed property checks were mailed out after a data match to update addresses. The checks total $4.8 million in unclaimed property.

Cut 3 (05) “…the bank.”

And if you don’t receive a check, it doesn’t mean you don’t have unclaimed property with the state, visit LaCashClaim.org to see if your name is listed and file a claim.

Senator Bill Cassidy has made a recent statement that expanded background checks and red flag laws would not have prevented the tragedy in Texas. But Senate candidate Luke Mixon says a large majority of Americans support universal background checks.

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Mixon Is one of three announced candidates running against incumbent Senator John Kennedy.

Research website “GunViolenceArchive.org” reports Louisiana leads the nation in mass shooting per capita. This year alone Louisiana has had 16 mass shootings. So what can be done about it? New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission director Rafael Goyeneche says more law enforcement officers on the street would help…:

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The Congressional Naming Commission recommended Fort Polk be renamed for World War I legend Sgt. William Henry Johnson.

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A once-secret list naming hundreds of pastors and church leaders accused of sexual abuse has been released by Southern Baptist leaders. The decision to release the 205-page list was made last night after an independent report from Guidepost Solutions was released Sunday about the alleged past abuses within the Southern Baptist system.

“GunViolenceArchive.org” ranks Louisiana first in the nation in mass shootings per capita. Just this calendar year alone, there have been 16 mass shootings that killed 9 people and injured 79 others. New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission director Rafael Goyeneche says gang activity & youth anger accounts for most of the violence. He calls it “retaliatory street justice”…:
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U-S Senate Candidate Luke Mixon says it’s time for Congress to pass legislation that promotes responsible gun ownership.
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Mixon is one of three announced challengers to Senator John Kennedy.

The Congressional Naming Commission has recommended that Fort Polk in Vernon Parish be renamed for World War I legend Sgt. William Henry Johnson. LSU military history professor, Dr. Martin Loicano says despite being down to just a knife and after suffering 21 separate wounds, he kept the Germans at bay on the Argonne Line in France in 1918.
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The Naming Commission will submit all recommendations for Congressional approval by Oct. 1.

Memorial Day weekend also marks the start of the summer boating season. Lt. Tim Fox with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says boat and P-W-C operators born after January 1 1984 must take an online boating safety course and he encourages all boat operators to take it…
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Got to boat-us-dot-org-slash-louisiana.

A research website ranks Louisiana the worst for mass shooting incidents, based on population.…:
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U-S Senate candidate Democrat Luke Mixon says it’s time for Congress to enact universal background checks on firearm sales. Mixon calls for his Republican opponent Senator John Kennedy to vote for such legislation because he says current gun laws are not working.
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Congress will decide by October 1st whether to rename Fort Polk in Vernon Parish after World War One legend Sergeant William Henry Johnson. So who is Sergeant Johnson. Despite being severely wounded he held off the Germans with just a knife in the Argonne Line in France in May of 1918. LSU military history professor Doctor Martin Lociano says Johnson who began in a segregated military and was not allowed to fight at first alongside white American soldiers ended up receiving an award for his heroism from the French Military…
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A busy weekend is expected on the state’s waterways. Lt. Tim Fox with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says wearing a life jacket can save your life…
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