SUMMARY: Following a mass shooting after the Franklinton Mardi Gras parade, town leaders confirmed that the Krewe of Pepe will roll again next year, as the incident was not related to the parade itself. In a packed meeting, Franklinton officials emphasized support for the Krewe and plans to enhance security for future events. One of the shooting victims, 20-year-old Cameron Hosley, survived being shot seven times and is expected to recover fully. His mother expressed gratitude and clarified that she does not blame the parade. The Krewe’s founder, Pepe Tate, vowed to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere and work closely with police for safety measures.

Franklinton Mardi Gras parade update

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SUMMARY: On a gorgeous day for sports, the Sterlington Panthers defeated the Neville Tigers 10-6 in baseball, with standout performances including a home run by Trey and stellar defense from Devon Downs and Cam Riy. West Monroe battled Family Community, winning 11-6 behind strong late-game hitting. In softball, Calvary Baptist shut out West Monroe 6-0, while OCS cruised to a 17-0 victory over St. Frederick, featuring a grand slam from Addy Clampett. College baseball saw ULM triumph over Alcorn State 11-1, and ULM’s softball team secured a 7-0 win against Grambling State, highlighted by Victoria Abrams’ six strikeouts.

Local Sports Wrap for March 11th

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SUMMARY: Constitutional Amendment 2, featured in the March 29th election, proposes significant changes to Louisiana’s tax code, potentially affecting residents’ finances. It aims to cap the income tax rate at 3.75%, double the senior education tax deduction, and impose stricter requirements on new tax exemptions. Additionally, it plans to merge the rainy day fund, liquidate three education trust funds, temporarily raise some public school teachers’ pay by up to $2,000, and eliminate certain property tax exemptions. A lawsuit has been filed challenging the ballot wording, claiming it misleads voters, while early voting begins soon. Further details can be found on wwltv.com.

Here’s the question as it will appear on your ballot:

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