The Louisiana Conservative Caucus backs heading into a veto override session after the Governor rejects legislation allowing those 21 and older to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Caucus head, Representative Jack McFarland, says there’s also interest in holding the veto session to override the Governor’s rejection of legislation banning transgender athletes from girls’ K-12 and college sports teams.

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Both bills cleared the legislature on veto-proof margins.

Ouachita Parish Sheriffs arrest a man right outside of the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center who allegedly told deputies he was there to free his family on god’s orders. Ouachita Sheriffs’ spokesperson Glenn Springfield says 35-year-old Bobby Koch admitted to being on meth…

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A passenger on an overseas flight gets lucky after two LSU Health New Orleans medical students were at the right place at the right time. Brooke Thorington has more

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Kenner-born and raised blogger, model, and actress Cassondra Billedeau-Stratton is among the 159 people who remain missing after the collapse of an apartment building in Surfside, Florida. Billedeau-Stratton is known to spend most of her time between Miami and New York City while maintaining her substantial Instagram account dedicated to fashion.

The Legislature’s Conservative Caucus wants lawmakers to return to Baton Rouge in July and overturn Governor Edwards’ veto of a Constitutional Carry bill. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The average U-S price for regular-grade gasoline rose two cents over the past two weeks to $3.15 a gallon. That’s according to the Lundberg Survey. Nationwide the highest average price per gallon is in San Francisco at $4.33 and the lowest in Baton Rouge $2.63.

Ouachita Parish Sheriffs arrest a man right outside of the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center who allegedly told deputies he was there to free his family on god’s orders. Ouachita Sheriffs’ spokesperson Glenn Springfield says 35-year-old Bobby Koch admitted to having used methamphetamine. Springfield says it’s a sad situation…

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He was charged with one count of possession and escorted inside the facility.

A recent overseas flight gave two LSU Health New Orleans medical students the chance to be heroes when the flight crew asked for a physician, and no one volunteered.  Students Heather Duplessis and Lauren Bagneris were able to stabilize the passenger. Associate Dean for Student Affairs Dr. Cathy Lazarus says they also just happened to be wearing LSU Health New Orleans sweatshirts on the plane.

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The two even made the national news.

The Louisiana Conservative Caucus is calling for lawmakers to vote in favor of heading into a veto override session to overturn the Governor’s rejection of Constitutional Carry legislation. Caucus head, Representative Jack McFarland, says the governor’s veto was a direct hit against Louisianans’ 2^nd Amendment rights.

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The bill cleared the House and Senate with over two-thirds support.

Ouachita Parish Sheriffs arrest a man right outside of the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center who allegedly told deputies he was there to free his family on god’s orders. Sheriffs’ spokesperson Glenn Springfield says 35-year-old Bobby Koch admitted to having used methamphetamine and they then handcuffed the suspect.

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The Houma Police Department is asking for help in a homicide case of 19-year old Emmitt Carr Jr. Authorities says shortly after 8 o’clock Saturday night they responded to a shooting on Isaac Street and found Carr suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to local hospital and later died. Police say there was a splash party going on in the area and are asking witnesses to come forward.

While on an overseas flight to Greece, a passenger needed help and when a professional didn’t answer the call, two LSU Health New Orleans medical students did. Associate Dean for Student Affairs Dr. Cathy Lazarus says she’s extremely proud of the first-year students, Heather Duplessis and Lauren Bagneris.

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The female passenger was suffering from low blood sugar and the students were able to stabilize her. The two were even wearing LSU Health sweatshirts while on the plane and even made the national news.

On a recent overseas flight when a passenger needed medical attention, and a professional didn’t answer the call, two LSU Health New Orleans medical students jumped into action. Associate Dean for Student Affairs Dr. Cathy Lazarus says she’s extremely proud of the first-year students, Heather Duplessis and Lauren Bagneris.

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Ouachita Parish Sheriffs arrest a man outside of the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center who allegedly told deputies he was there to free his family on god’s orders. Ouachita Sheriffs’ spokesperson Glenn Springfield says 35-year-old Bobby Koch admitted to having used methamphetamine before driving up to the OCC gate and speaking to a gate guard…

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Koch was arrested and booked for possession.

Governor Edwards vetoes a bill that would have let those 21 and older carry a concealed firearm without a permit or training. Brooke Thorington has more from Edwards and the bill’s author.

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Vermillion Parish Sheriffs discover a victim with multiple gunshot wounds on the side of the road south of Abbeville after hearing reports that a body had been thrown out of a vehicle in the area. Authorities believe the victim was being transported to an area hospital but had succumbed to their injuries before arriving.

A sports gaming analyst expects Louisiana will have some of the highest per capita sports gaming revenue in the country once the activity gets off the ground. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Jay Johnson will make his first public appearance as LSU’s new Head Baseball coach. He will address the media at Alex Box Stadium at 4:30 and answer fans questions at 5:15. Fans can be admitted to the stadium at 4pm through gate 2. Johnson will be the school’s 26^th coach for the Tigers.

Governor John Bel Edwards’s veto of a concealed carry bill increases the likelihood of a historic veto session. There has never been one since it was put into the state’s constitution in 1974, but Edwards says it isn’t too much to ask a person who wants to carry a concealed weapon to have proper education and safety training…

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The veto of the concealed carry bill on the heels of a veto to ban transgender females from competing in women’s sports another bill that made the headlines during the session.

Monroe Senator Jay Morris authored the gun rights legislation and says he’s optimistic a session will be called…

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Both chambers must agree to convene a veto session, which would be held from July 20th to the 24th.

Brooke Thorington has reaction on Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of a bill that would allow 21 and older to carry a concealed firearm without a permit….
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Two LSU Health New Orleans Medical Students had to spring into action when a female passenger on a flight to Greece became light-headed and fell due to low blood sugar. Heather Duplessis and Lauren Bagneris helped calm the patient, gave her juice and food, and communicated with a doctor on the ground. The patient ended up feeling much better.

There’s a low supply of new vehicles as production was delayed for an important computer chip during the pandemic, which has driven up the price for used cars. Black Book estimates used car prices have climbed 30-percent in the past year. Louisiana Auto Dealers Association President Will Green…
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Green expects production for new vehicles to return to normal soon.

Play-Louisiana-dot-com, says with a population of more than four-point-six million people, Louisiana should generate two-point-five billion dollars in retail and online sports wagering by the market’s third year. Play-Louisiana-dot-com analyst Eric Ramsey on how much tax revenues the state can expect to receive…
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Governor John Bel Edwards veto of a concealed carry bill increases the likelihood of a historic veto session. There has never been one since it was put into the state’s constitution in 1974, but Edwards says it isn’t too much to ask a person who wants to carry a concealed weapon to have proper education and safety training…
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The veto of the concealed carry bill on the heels of a veto to ban transgender females from competing in women’s sports has increased the likelihood of the first-ever veto session to be called.

The U-S Senate is off this week, but work continues to firm up an infrastructure bill that could result in nearly one trillion dollars being spent on roads and bridges. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says President Biden has suggested he also wants another piece of legislation that expands social programs to be approved as well…
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But Biden issued a statement on Saturday that his Families Plan legislation does not need to pass in order for him to support the infrastructure bill.

If you’re in the market for a vehicle, be prepared for sticker shock and a scarce car lot. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Lafayette Police detectives are investigating a fatal drive-by shooting where two people were killed last night on North University Avenue. In Monroe, deputies arrested 35-year-old Bobby Koch in the parking lot of the Ouachita Correctional Center. Koch allegedly told deputies God Told him to come there and he also told officers he got hight on methamphetamine.

Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed a bill to allow a non-felon 21-and -older to conceal carry a handgun without a permit. West Monroe Senator Jay Morris says he expected the governor to veto his legislation…
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Edwards says he cannot support carrying a concealed carry firearm without proper education and safety training. Lawmakers are contemplating a veto session.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy was a guest on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure bill. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the need for new bridges and better roads in Louisiana is one reason why Cassidy has become a major player…
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Cassidy said on Meet the Press that infrastructure is a woman’s problem, because they do a majority of the shopping, forcing them to spend more time in the vehicle when roads are congested.

If you drive by a car dealership, many lots are nearly empty. The pandemic slowed the production of an important computer chip. But Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association President Will Green says dealers still have a way to find the right car for you, despite the low supply…
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Green expects production to return back to normal soon and car lots to look like they did pre-pandemic late fall.

Play USA dot com projects Louisiana’s sports gaming industry will generate more than two and a half-billion dollars in annual wagering once the market matures. Analyst Eric Ramsey says the Bayou State has a lot going for it when it comes to a sports betting environment…
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Ramsey says the approval of mobile device sports betting for all but nine parishes will also result in higher than usual activity.