Before being confirmed as Higher Education Commissioner in 2018, Kim Hunter Reed also served as Press Secretary for Former Governor Edwin Edwards in his final term in the early 90s. She says it was an amazing opportunity for a woman in her 20s, crisscrossing the state with a Governor known for his charm and political savvy.
In Caddo Parish authorities have identified the remains of a body that was found Monday as that of missing teen Shamia Little. Shreveport Police Corporal Chris Bordelon says the 17-year-old was reported missing last Tuesday and her body was located less than a half-mile from where she went missing.
Bordelon says they are treating this as a homicide investigation.
Matt Doyle spoke with political analyst Bernie Pisnonat who says changes made during former Governor Edwin Edwards’ four terms in office still shape the Louisiana political landscape…