Candidates for governor had to turn in a campaign finance report this week and Attorney Jeff Landry has a huge advantage over his opponents. Landry has slightly more than five million dollars, plus a PAC supporting him has another one-point-five million dollars. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat…
State Treasurer John Schroder has the second highest amount of available campaign dollars at two-point-four million dollars.
Shreveport Police Officer Alexander Tyler is facing a negligent homicide charge in the shooting death of an unarmed Black man, 43-year-old Alonzo Bagley. The shooting happened on February third during a foot pursuit. Tyler’s attorney Dhu Thompson says his client only had a few seconds to respond…
Cut 12 (12) “…in this case’
East Baton Rouge Metro Council approved a $1.17 million settlement for protesters after the death of Alton Sterling. The suit accuses Baton Rouge law enforcement of excessive force and violating protestors’ First Amendment rights. One of the plaintiffs, Cherri Foytlin, recalls the humiliation…
Cut 8 (13) “….that happened there”
A federal judge still needs to finalize the settlement.
Mardi Gras weekend has arrived. There are several parades scheduled all leading up to Fat Tuesday. Parade Chairman of the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association Joe Giglio (GIG-leo) says it non-stop parades in Lafayette on Tuesday…
Cut 16 (13) “….Thursday afternoon”
It looks like it will stay dry for this Mardi Gras weekend.