On Thursday, Federal Judge Brian Jackson reinforced orders for officials at Angola, to implement measures to protect prisoners working on the “farm line” from extreme heat.
Louisiana Corrections officials told the court it follows a “constitutionally appropriate” policy protecting workers. But Lydia Wright with Promise of Justice Initiative says
Cut 8 (05) “…end the farm line.”
With a trial date set for November, Wright says they have a strong case showing a violation of the inmate’s Eighth Amendment rights
The Louisiana Department of Health has issued a “do not use” water advisory for Madison Parish due to potential contamination. Until the advisory is lifted, Louisiana Surgeon General, Dr. Ralph Abraham, says residents are urged to use bottled water or other safe sources.
Cut 5 (10) “…and clean up with.”
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Louisiana’s unemployment rate for July has dropped below four-percent. That’s according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The New Orleans Metro area added five-hundred jobs from June, Lafayette added three-hundred job. Shreveport and Monroe each added one-hundred jobs over the month and Director of Research and Economic Analysis, Emily Dipalma, says that’s particularly good news for Monroe.
Prepseason game number two is set for tomorrow night as the Saints will face the 49ers in San Francisco. New Orleans held its final training camp practice in Irvine California on Friday and Coach Dennis Allen says holding camp on the West Coast was a good experience
There’s a good chance we’ll see rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler play. Kick-off tomorrow night is set for seven.