Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Jenna Bridges
Is Spirit Airlines shutting down? How to prepare in Michigan
If you're scheduled to fly with Spirit Airlines in Michigan, be aware the budget airline could soon shut down liquidate amid financial woes. The low-cost airline, which flies to and from Detroit Metropolitan Airport in southeast Michigan's Romulus, is in a dire financial position and could liquidate as early as this week, according to reporting from CNBC and Bloomberg.
Bill limiting minors' access to library books OK'd
BATON ROUGE — A bill that would limit minors’ access to library materials that might be considered sexually explicit received final legislative passage Thursday. While lawmakers were rushing to pass their bills before the session’s end at 6 p.m. Thursday, the final version of Republican Sen. Heather Miley Cloud’s library bill, Senate Bill 7, passed the House 68-26 and the Senate 21-13. The final version was worked out in a conference between House and Senate members.
Bill to allow permitless carry withdrawn Original
BATON ROUGE — A bill to allow permitless concealed carry of firearms was withdrawn by a Republican lawmaker Tuesday, meaning that his efforts to push it are over this year. House Bill 131, authored by Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, would have allowed Louisiana residents 21 and older to carry concealed firearms without a permit. Under the bill, they would not have been required to undergo any in-person or online training.
Bill limiting minors’ access to sexually explicit materials in public libraries passes
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A bill that would limit minors’ access to sexually explicit materials in public libraries received final legislative passage Thursday. While lawmakers are rushing to pass their bills before the session ends at 6 p.m. Thursday, the final version of Republican Sen. Heather Miley Cloud’s library bill, Senate Bill 9, passed the House 68-26 and the Senate 21-13. The final version was worked out in a conference between House and Senate members.
Permitless concealed carry proposal pulled by author
Time to read 2 minutes Published 7 min ago Last updated 1 min ago BATON ROUGE— A bill to allow permitless concealed carry of firearms was withdrawn by a Republican lawmaker Tuesday, meaning his efforts to push it are over this year. House Bill 131, by Rep. Danny McCormick, ROil City, would have allowed Louisiana residents 21 and older to carry concealed firearms… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
A bill to allow permitless concealed carry of firearms was withdrawn by a Republican lawmaker Tuesday
By Jenna Bridges LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE— A bill to allow permitless concealed carry of firearms was withdrawn by a Republican lawmaker Tuesday, meaning that his efforts to push it are over this year. House Bill 131, authored by Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, would have allowed Louisiana residents 21 and older to carry concealed firearms without a permit. Under the bill, they would not have been required to undergo any in-person or online training.
McCormick withdraws gun bill
BATON ROUGE — A bill to allow permitless concealed carry of firearms was withdrawn by a Republican lawmaker Tuesday, meaning that his efforts to push it are over this year. kA 4=2DDlQAbQmw@FD6 q:== `b`[ 2FE9@C65 3J #6A] s2??J |4r@C>:4<[ #\~:= r:EJ[ H@F=5 92G6 2==@H65 {@F:D:2?2 C6D:56?ED a` 2?5 @=56C E@ 42CCJ 4@?462=65 7:C62C>D H:E9@FE 2 A6C>:E] &?56C E96 3:==[ E96J H@F=5 ?@E 92G6 366? C6BF:C65 E@ F?56C8@ 2?J :?\A6CD@? @C @?=:?6 EC2:?:?8]kDA2?
Louisiana's permitless concealed carry proposal dies in Senate
BATON ROUGE, La. — A bill to allow permitless concealed carry of firearms was withdrawn by a Republican lawmaker Tuesday, meaning that his efforts to push it are over this year. House Bill 131, authored by Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, would have allowed Louisiana residents 21 and older to carry concealed firearms without a permit. Under the bill, they would not have been required to undergo any in-person or online training.
House bills limiting gender-affirming care, pronoun use in schools and classroom discussion of gender and sexuality passed the Senate
By Jenna Bridges LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE—House bills limiting gender-affirming care, pronoun use in schools and classroom discussion of gender and sexuality passed the Senate Monday. The bills are part of a national Republican push to restrict transgender activity by minors. Rep.
Bill advances to ban gender-affirming care to minors
By Jenna Bridges LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE—A second Senate committee advanced a bill Friday that would ban gender-affirming care for minors after the Republican chairman of another committee had blocked the measure. Rep. Michael “Gabe” Firment, R-Pollock, presented the legislation, House Bill 648, that failed in the Senate Health and Welfare Committee on May 24 in a 5-4 vote. Sen.
A second Senate committee advanced a bill Friday that would ban gender-affirming care for minors
By Jenna Bridges LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE—A second Senate committee advanced a bill Friday that would ban gender- affirming care for minors after the Republican chairman of another committee had blocked the measure. Rep. Michael “Gabe” Firment, R-Pollock, presented the legislation, House Bill 648, that failed in the Senate Health and Welfare Committee on May 24 in a 5-4 vote. Sen.
Senate panel advances Louisiana’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and pronoun ban
BATON ROUGE, La. —The Senate Education Committee advanced bills Thursday that would ban discussion of gender and sexual orientation in schools and prohibit teachers from using a student’s preferred name or pronoun without their parent’s written permission if it differs from their biological sex. The bill to restrict gender discussion was modeled after a Florida law that critics refer to as the “Don’t Say Gay” law. The Louisiana version, House Bill 466, was sponsored by Rep.
Senate panel advances Louisiana’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and pronoun ban
By Jenna Bridges LSU Manship School News Service ROUGE—The Senate Education Committee advanced bills Thursday that would ban discussion of gender and sexual orientation in schools and prohibit teachers from using a student’s preferred name or pronoun without their parent’s written permission if it differs from their biological sex. The bill to restrict gender discussion was modeled after a Florida law that critics refer to as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Louisiana lawmakers advance proposal to legalize permitless concealed carry
BATON ROUGE — A Senate committee advanced a bill, 4-1, that would allow permitless concealed carry for residents over 21. Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, presented House Bill 131 to the Senate Judiciary B committee Tuesday. The committee amended the bill to change the age requirement for carrying concealed firearms without obtaining a permit or training to 21 from 18. Three Republicans and Sen. Gregory W. Tarver Sr., a Democrat from Shreveport, supported the bill. Sen.
Bill amended to change the age requirement for carrying concealed firearms with obtaining a permit or training to 21 from 18.
By Jenna Bridges LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE—A Senate committee advanced a bill, 4-1, that would allow permitless concealed carry for residents over 21. Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, presented House Bill 131 to the Senate Judiciary B committee Tuesday. The committee amended the bill to change the age requirement for carrying concealed firearms with obtaining a permit or training to 21 from 18. Three Republicans and Sen. Gregory W.
House committee rejects bill to abolish death penalty - Beauregard News
House committee rejects bill to abolish death penalty Published 11:15 am Tuesday, May 30, 2023 By Jenna Bridges | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — A House committee on Wednesday rejected a bill, 11-4, to abolish the death penalty. Rep. Kyle M.
Sensors | Free Full-Text | Exploring the Potential of Pulse Transit Time as a Biomarker for Sleep Efficiency through a Comparison Analysis with Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability
Open AccessArticle by 1,2, 1,2, 3, 3 and 1,2,* 1 Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT 06030, USA 2 Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA 3 Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06030, USA * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
House committee rejects bill to abolish death penalty - Leesville Leader
House committee rejects bill to abolish death penalty Published 11:17 am Friday, May 26, 2023 By Jenna Bridges | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — A House committee on Wednesday rejected a bill, 11-4, to abolish the death penalty. Rep. Kyle M.
Louisiana House committee rejects bill to abolish death penalty
BATON ROUGE, La. — A House committee on Wednesday rejected a bill, 11-4, to abolish the death penalty. Rep. Kyle M. Green, Jr., D-Marrero, presented House Bill 228 to the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice, citing the “racial bend” toward African Americans, the financial benefits to the state and the risk of wrongful conviction in his arguments for abolishing the death penalty.
Bill to track sexual assault kits passes House committee
BATON ROUGE — A House committee passed a bill Monday that would require the state to create a sexual assault collection kit tracking system. The system would indicate the location and status of rape kits throughout the stages of the criminal justice process. Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, presented Senate Bill 169, saying it would put Louisiana on the same level as 40 other states who have similar programs. Mizell placed a rape kit in front of her as she presented the bill.
House Bill would require state sexual assault collection kit tracking system
By Allison Allsop and Jenna Bridges LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE—A House committee passed a bill Monday that would require the state to create a sexual assault collection kit tracking system. The system would indicate the location and status of rape kits throughout the stages of the criminal justice process. Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, presented Senate Bill 169, saying it would put Louisiana on the same level as 40 other states who have similar programs.
House committee passed a bill Monday that would require the state to create a sexual assault collection kit tracking system.
By Allison Allsop and Jenna Bridges LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE—A House committee passed a bill Monday that would require the state to create a sexual assault collection kit tracking system. The system would indicate the location and status of rape kits throughout the stages of the criminal justice process. Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, presented Senate Bill 169, saying it would put Louisiana on the same level as 40 other states who have similar programs.
House committee advances bill that would provide free breakfast, lunch for students eligible for reduced-price meals
BATON ROUGE, La. – A House committee advanced a bill that would provide free breakfast and lunch for K-12 students who are eligible for reduced-price meals. Rep. Kyle M. Green Jr., D-Marrero, and Stephanie Loup from the Louisiana Department of Education presented HB 282 to the House Appropriations Committee Monday. “We have children in certain school districts whose parents meet an income threshold where they qualify for reduced (price) lunch,” Green said.
House committee advances bill that would allow permitless concealed carry for those over 18 - American Press
House committee advances bill that would allow permitless concealed carry for those over 18 Published 3:36 pm Friday, May 19, 2023 By Jenna Bridges | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — A House committee on crime advanced a bill 8-1 that would allow permitless concealed carry for individuals 18 and older. Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, brought what he said was a “constitutional carry” bill before the committee Tuesday.
Muscarello bill proposes financial literacy course
BATON ROUGE — The House Education Committee advanced a bill last Tuesday requiring high school students to take a financial literacy course starting with the 2026 and 2027 graduating classes. State Superintendent Cade Brumley and State Treasurer John Schroder joined Rep. Nicholas Muscarello Jr., R-Hammond, to introduce the bill.
Financial literacy course could be required under House Bill
The House Education Committee advanced a bill last week to require high school students to take a financial literacy course starting with the 2026 and 2027 graduating classes. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley and State Treasurer John Schroder joined Rep. Nicholas Muscarello, Jr, R-Hammond, to introduce the bill.
Bill Proposed to Use State Money for Private Schools
The House Education Committee voted 7-4 Tuesday to advance a bill to place state money into accounts that parents could use to send children to private schools. The committee also moved forward bills to confirm that teaching the Bible is legal and to make data about how public schools are spending their funds more easily available to the public. The bill to create the education accounts was… Premium Content is available to subscribers only.
Bill would require high school students to take financial literacy course to graduate Original
BATON ROUGE, La. - The House Education Committee advanced a bill Tuesday requiring high school students to take a financial literacy course starting with the 2026 and 2027 graduating classes. State Superintendent Cade Brumley and State Treasurer John Schroder joined Rep. Nicholas Muscarello Jr., R-Hammond, to introduce the bill.
Bills focusing on school funding issues advance
BATON ROUGE–The House Education Committee voted 7-4 Tuesday to advance a bill to place state money into accounts that parents could use to send children to private schools. The committee also moved forward a bill to make data about how public schools are spending their funds more easily available to the public. The bill to create the education accounts was authored by the committee’s chairman, Rep. Lance Harris, R-Alexandria.
House Education Committee votes to set state money into accounts for children to attend private school
By Jenna Bridges, LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE–The House Education Committee voted 7-4 Tuesday to advance a bill to place state money into accounts that parents could use to send children to private schools. The committee also moved forward bills to confirm that teaching the Bible is legal and to make data about how public schools are spending their funds more easily available to the public. The bill to create the education accounts was authored by the committee’s chairman, Rep.
Louisiana short 166 state troopers - Leesville Leader
Louisiana short 166 state troopers Published 11:52 am Thursday, April 20, 2023 By Molly Ryan and Jenna Bridges | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — The House Appropriations Committee discussed Tuesday expanding the budgets for youth, corrections and public safety services as state officials expressed a need to address employee turnover rates through higher salaries.
House committee discusses expanding budget for youth, corrections and public safety services
By Molly Ryan and Jenna Bridges, LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE–The House Appropriations Committee discussed Tuesday expanding the budgets for youth, corrections and public safety services as state officials expressed a need to address employee turnover rates through higher salaries. Corrections Department Secretary James LeBlanc underscored the stressful, difficult work his staff does and noted that shots have recently been fired at probation officers. Col.
Task force would expand remote access to state meetings Original
BATON ROUGE — State Sen. Sharon Hewitt plans to author a bill that would allow members of the disabled community to participate remotely in statewide committee and board meetings. A Senate task force on remote operations of public entities voted Friday to suggest guidelines for how statewide bodies can hold their meetings remotely.
Remote meeting access for disabled could become Louisiana law
by Jenna Bridges, LSU Manship News Service, Louisiana Illuminator March 27, 2023 State Sen. Sharon Hewitt plans to author a bill that would allow members of the disabled community to participate remotely in state committee and board meetings. A Senate task force on remote operations of public entities voted Friday to suggest guidelines for how statewide bodies can hold their meetings remotely.
Remote meeting access for disabled could become Louisiana law
(Canva image) State Sen. Sharon Hewitt plans to author a bill that would allow members of the disabled community to participate remotely in state committee and board meetings. A Senate task force on remote operations of public entities voted Friday to suggest guidelines for how statewide bodies can hold their meetings remotely.
Trial continues for Alberta man accused of killing Kristian Ayoungman
By Jenna Freeman Global News Posted June 18, 2021 11:53 pm 1:58 Trial continues for man accused in death of Kristian Ayoungman WATCH: More testimony was heard on Friday at the Calgary Courts Centre for the trial of Brandon Giffen. He's accused of first-degree murder in the death of Kristian Ayoungman in 2019. Jenna Freeman reports. On Friday the trial for the accused in the shooting death of a promising young Strathmore hockey player continued.
Calgary police report shows 2020 spike in gun violence Original
By Jenna Freeman Global News Posted June 17, 2021 7:50 pm Updated June 17, 2021 7:52 pm Calgary police on the scene of a shooting in northwest Calgary which sent a man to hospital. Global News In its annual report to council, Calgary police said there were 112 shootings in Calgary in 2020. The numbers represented a 40 per cent increase over the five-year average in the city.
Case of Calgary police officer convicted of assault ‘treading in Jordan territory’
The case of a Calgary police officer convicted of assault has been ordered to go ahead without a requested mental health assessment to avoid risking a stay of proceedings. Const. Alex Dunn was charged with assault causing bodily harm in May 2019, stemming from an on-duty incident that happened in 2017. Provincial Court Judge Michelle Christopher convicted Dunn in December on the charge, but so far he has not been sentenced.
Calgarian hopes vaccine passport technology takes off Original
By Jenna Freeman Global News Posted June 14, 2021 7:27 pm As international travel begins to resume around the world, Calgary tech developer Zak Hussein saw an opportunity. He created an app, Port Pass, that allows users to store vaccination and COVID-19 testing information digitally in one simple place. Hussein said the digital health passport is ready to launch, with thousands of Canadians already registered in anticipation of being allowed to once again travel from country to country.
Trial starts for brother accused of 1st-degree murder in death of promising Strathmore hockey player
The trial for Brandon Giffen started at the Calgary Courts Centre Monday morning. The Crown prosecutors rejected an attempt by the defence to enter a plea to the lesser charge of manslaughter Monday morning. Kristian Ayoungman, 24, was found dead inside a vehicle outside of Strathmore on March 17, 2019. Kody Giffen, Brandon’s younger brother, previously pled guilty to a charge of manslaughter connected to Ayoungman’s death and was sentenced to four years in prison.
Family still hopeful man will be found 2 weeks after going missing in southern Alberta
Stanley Stooshinoff, 68, went missing on May 19 after he went out for a hike near the Sandy McNabb camping area in southern Alberta. Delores, the man’s partner of more than 20 years, said she has been distraught ever since he disappeared. “I went to the door with him and I gave him a kiss and I said, ‘Stay extremely safe,'” Delores said. “I said, ‘I’ll be worried about you the entire time you’re gone.'” When Stooshinoff didn’t return after dinner, Delores called the police.
Calgary police seeing high number of fatal collisions involving pedestrians in 2021
By Jenna Freeman Global News Posted June 2, 2021 8:51 pm 2:00 2021 sees high number of fatal pedestrian collisions in Calgary WATCH ABOVE: Calgary police say that so far this year, there have already been six pedestrians killed as a result of collisions. As Jenna Freeman reports, the father of a man that was killed in February would like to see more safety measures in place for pedestrians.
Alberta hunters help first responders dealing with PTSD Original
By Jenna Freeman Global News Posted June 1, 2021 7:34 pm The Veteran Hunters, a non-profit organization based in Cochrane helping first responders cope with PTSD through hunting, was the inception of Todd Hisey, who spent 22 years in the military with split service. Hisey’s career was cut short after he suffered mental health issues that rendered him incapable of continuing his service and passion. “Your career is cut short because of a mental illness,” explained Hisey.
Police look for help in long weekend shooting of a man affiliated with gang activity in B.C.
On Saturday, May 22, Gurkeert Kalkat, also known as Gary Kalkat, was found suffering from gunshot wounds inside a vehicle parked in the alley behind 26 Avenue S.W. Kalkat and was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle was located in an alley behind the Seventh Step Society, which supports ex-offenders. On Wednesday, Staff Sergeant Martin Schiavetta confirmed that Kalkat was staying at the halfway house.
Two women allege Calgary musician Ruel James sexually assaulted them
They started by sharing their stories on social media about alleged sexual assaults that date back years. As a result, Calgary police are now investigating reports of sexual assault by local musician and photographer Ruel James. Global News spoke with two women who allege James assaulted them. James did not respond to requests for a response when Global News reached out to him by email, text or at his place of residence.
Defence to elect a trial by judge and jury for youth accused of killing Sgt. Andrew Harnett
By Jenna Freeman Global News Posted May 17, 2021 12:52 pm Sgt. Andrew Harnett, 37, was killed while conducting a traffic stop in Calgary on Dec. 31, 2020. Calgary Police Service handout Alberta prosecutor Naina Singh said that the prosecution will seek direct indictment for a youth charged with the death of a Calgary Police Service officer. That means there will be no preliminary trial.
Alberta tourist destinations prepare for another uncertain season amid COVID-19
By Jenna Freeman Global News Posted May 9, 2021 11:22 am May 1 is generally the first day that most business owners in Waterton National Park open for the season. This year most businesses in Waterton have been forced to delay welcoming visitors due to COVID-19 restrictions. Shameer Suleman operates two hotels in the area and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and said that it’s been a tough start to the season. “May is tough,” Suleman explained.
Thief makes off with thousands of dollars in dentistry equipment
Calgary police confirm that officers are investigating after a robbery Monday in Montgomery at an underground parkade. Dentist Kim Scott, who works at Bow River Dental, said that he was trying to organize his office so he placed some of his equipment in his vehicle in the parkade Monday afternoon. When he went to his vehicle later that day he realized that someone managed to sneak into the locked parking garage and broke into several vehicles, his included.
Man accused in murder of Jordan Moore in Calgary pleads guilty to lesser offence
Jermaine Bailey, now 32, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 34-year-old Jordan Moore in Calgary. Jordan was killed in January 2019, when he was shot in a back alley in Kensington. Jermaine’s brother, Xavier Bailey, was also charged with a first-degree murder, which was dropped to accessory after the fact.
Man killed in downtown Calgary remembered by friends as search for killer continues
By Jenna Freeman Global News Posted April 19, 2021 2:58 pm Updated April 19, 2021 2:59 pm Russell David Younker, 49, has been identified as the victim of a deadly stabbing in downtown Calgary on April 15, 2021. Obtained by Global News Friends of a man killed in a stabbing in downtown Calgary last week are still trying to come to grips with the death as police continue to search for the person responsible. The stabbing happened on Thursday, April 15, killing 49-year-old Russell David Younker.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Jenna
Contact Jenna, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack