In Bossier Parish, three juveniles have been arrested after an 18-year-old Houghton teen was found dead in the parking lot of the Walnut Ridge Apartments on Monday. Sheriff’s Office Lt. Matt Gaydos (Gay-duss) says investigators were able to connect a stolen vehicle from Bossier City to the three suspects, whose ages are 15, 16, and 17.
He says robbery was the apparent motive and the car involved was found in flames in Shreveport.
Today is Governor John Bel Edwards’ last monthly call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor”. Louisiana Radio Network has produced the show for the last seven years. General Manager Jim Engster says the show gave Edwards a chance to directly talk with Louisianans.
Engster says the show launched statewide in April of 2016.
A state appeals court agrees there should be a new runoff election between Democrat Henry Whitehorn and Republican John Nickelson for Caddo Parish Sheriff. Political analyst Scott Hughes…believes their campaigns will differ this go around to motivate voter turnout.
Cut 11 (12) “…better sheriff.”
After a one-vote margin, Nickelson challenged the race, and an appellate court upheld a lower court’s ruling to void the November 18th runoff and hold another one.
McNeese State President Daryl Burckel announces his plans to leave his role by June 30th. Burckel says it is the right time to welcome new leadership who can see the school through more growth.