State Police Col Mike Edmonson is still the subject of plenty of controversy, but the Governor’s office says it’s only a rumor that the superintendent has been asked to step down. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, Rafael Goyeneche, it’s not looking good for LSP…:
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The investigation into travel by certain troopers and also the probe into alleged illegal campaign contributions are among the concerns.

Lawyers for Cardell Hayes are set for a hearing today in the latest in the Will Smith manslaughter case. Hayes faces up to 60 years after convictions for killing the former defensive star for the Saints and wounding Smith’s wife. Hayes’ lawyers apparently have questions for the doctor and other medical personnel who treated Raquel Smith.

Jury selection will continue today in the murder trial of Derrick Stafford, a Marksville City Marshal, accused of fatally shooting a six-year-old in 2015. Six jurors have been seated and eight more are needed before the trial can begin.

Car insurance rates in the Bayou State are on the rise again and a few factors could be the major culprits. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The Louisiana Office of Tourism is promoting the Bayou State to travelers from Germany, as Condor Airlines prepares to offer direct flights to New Orleans this summer. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser..:
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He says German tourism make up nearly 10-percent of all international visitors to Louisiana.