The popular meal delivery app Waitr, which was founded in Lake Charles, is getting a $10 million dollar boost to help with expansion from an investment group led by Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. Waitr CEO Chris Meaux says they already have a connection with Brees…:
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Meaux says Alexandria and Monroe are next to get Waitr, and maybe Houma after that.

A former Marksville City Marshal who is one of two accused in the death of a 6-year-old boy is headed to trial as jury selection is slated to get underway this morning. Derrick Stafford is facing charges of second-degree murder, and attempted second-degree murder for Mardis’ father Chris Few. Stafford and Norris Greenhouse Jr. are accused of firing at the victims’ vehicle in late 2015 when the first grader was killed, and Few critically injured. Greenhouse Jr. is slated to be tried beginning June 12th.

Community leaders participate in statewide litter-a-thon for Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s Leaders Against Litter. Don Molino has more.:
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One of Governor John Bel Edwards’ priorities is finding ways to reduce the state’s incarceration rate, and a Loyola law professor has released a report with some ideas. Bill Quigley says sentencing reform is needed, particularly for repeat offenders..:
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He also believes nonviolent suspects shouldn’t sit in jail while they await trial.