House Speaker Clay Schexnayder has created a special legislative committee to look into the death of Ronald Greene. a Black man who died in 2019 after he was beaten by State Troopers following a high-speed chase that ended in Union Parish. There are accusations of a cover-up and allegations the governor was involved. Houma Representative Tanner Magee will serve as the committee’s chairman
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Tuesday morning the mother of Ronald Greene, held an emotional press conference today to address the latest developments in this tragedy. Mona Hardin had harsh words for the troopers involved, none of whom have been arrested, in connection with her son’s death.
Harden said she and her family will not rest until all involved are held accountable in the death of her son.
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Alliance Compressors is expanding its Natchitoches facility with a $45-million investment. Chairman of Alliance Compressors, Brent Schroder says the anticipated direct jobs include hiring approximately 35 employers per shift for the plant in January and then adding a second shift once that’s up and running as the market demands.
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A man wanted for murder was fatally shot during a shoot-out with New Orleans Police officers in Central City this morning. NOPD Chief Deputy Superintendent Christopher Goodly says officers and U-S Marshals were serving a “high-risk” warrant on a subject at an apartment complex. It’s been reported the suspect shot at officers from the upper floors of the complex, but Goodly could not provide details on who fired the first shots…
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