Hammond Pays Tribute to Brittany Thomas Much of Hammond showed up to say good bye to 21 year old Brittany Thomas, the only person killed in the Bourbon Street shooting nearly two-weeks ago. “Fun loving, outgoing, loved kids, loved taking care if people,” says Brittany’s godfather Preston Randall. “We just pray not only for our family, but the ones who were […]
Homicide Detectives Question Man in Bourbon Street … (CNN) — Police have questioned a man in connection with a shooting in New Orleans’ French Quarter over the weekend. Justin Odom was interviewed Wednesday by homicide detectives with his attorney present, New Orleans Police spokeswoman Officer Hilal Williams said. The 20-year-old was arrested and booked on unrelated traffic and shoplifting charges by Gretna police. […]
Governor Jindal Asks PARCC to Withdraw from Louisiana BATON ROUGE, La. (WBRZ) – Governor Bobby Jindal sent a letter to the Partnership of Assessments for College and Career Readiness (PARCC) Wednesday asking the organization to immediately withdraw from the State of Louisiana. Governor Jindal issued an executive order that instructs the Louisiana Department of Education to begin a competitive process to purchase […]
No Nails or Alcohol with EBT Cards, It’s the Law Governor Bobby Jindal signed a bill into law that will place additional restrictions on how EBT benefits can be spent. The new law prohibits the program’s funds from being spent at adult-oriented entertainment stores, liquor stores, and nail salons. Recipients who violate the law face a one-year suspension from the program for a first violation. […]
Sizable Fines Will Hit Uninsured Drivers in Louisiana BATON ROUGE (WGNO) – Governor Bobby Jindal is expected to sign a $53 million fee hike to cover the costs of uninsured drivers in the state. It adds a $75 penalty on drivers who don’t have insurance, on top of other penalties and fines. It also makes it more expensive for people to reinstate […]
New Law Louisiana ‘Takes the Cake’ for Some Local … NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – A new law passed in Louisiana bolsters opportunity for people who bake at home, while established pastry chefs cry foul. Gov. Bobby Jindal signed HB1270 (formerly HB 775) which expands types of baked goods allowed, exempts state sanitary codes and offers tax breaks for higher sales. Stay at home mom […]
Litter? Be Prepared to Pay a Fine, Appear in Court … BATON ROUGE (WGNO) – Under a new Louisiana law signed Thursday by Gov. Bobby Jindal people who are caught littering could lose their driver’s license if they don’t pay the fine or appear in court. Read HB1113 HERE. The new law which goes in effect August 1, is aimed at encouraging people to take […]
Gov. Jindal Appears in ‘Duck Dynasty’ Season 6 Preview (WGNO) – It appears Gov. Bobby Jindal will be in the 6th season of “Duck Dynasty.” (Or at least the first episode) There’s a short clip of the Louisiana governor smiling in a preview video on the reality show’s website. See the video HERE — Jindal appears on camera right after the :22 mark. The […]
EBT Card Restrictions and Saltwater Fishing License … BATON ROUGE, La. (WGNO) – State lawmakers can celebrate the fact that they do not have to return to the State Capitol today. The legislature adjourned the 2014 legislative session Monday evening. “We’ve had a great session and I would like to thank the Legislature for their hard work,” Gov. Bobby Jindal said. “With their […]
Jindal Blasts Common Core at GOP Conference (CNN) — Louisiana Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal said Thursday he’s against Common Core, the academic standards that have many conservatives decrying the program as an overreach of the federal government. “I’m against the Common Core, and I don’t want Louisiana to be in the Common Core,” he said to booming applause at the Republican […]
Bill Aimed at Protecting Domestic Abuse Victims Signed … NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – A bill aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence is now the law of the land in Louisiana. Perhaps it would have prevented a shooting spree last December that targeting a Lafourche Parish Councilman, his family, and others. WGNO News Anchor Vanessa Bolano has tonight’s emotional update. “Life is still good” […]
Controversial ‘Right to Try’ Law Awaits Gov. Jindal’s … NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Have you heard of the “Right to Try” law? It unanimously passed Louisiana’s House and Senate and is now waiting for Governor Bobby Jindal’s signature. The law sparked by the award-winning movie ‘The Dallas Buyers Club,’ gives terminally ill patients much quicker access to experimental drugs, not yet approved by […]