As the state remembers the life of former Governor Edwin Edwards political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’s important to note some of the accomplishments of his four terms in office. Pinsonat says one change that ruffled some feathers at the time was being the first Governor to really bring Black leaders into state government…
Pinsonat says that decision would provide Edwards with a solid base of support from the African American community every time he ran for office.
Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed remembers Edwards from her time serving as his press secretary in his final term. She says he’s a big part of the reason she’s working in education today.
Remains found yesterday in Caddo Parish have been identified as missing 17-year-old Shamia Little. Little’s body was found at a residence just a half-mile from where she was first reported missing last Tuesday. Shreveport Police Corporal Chris Bordelon says when the discovery was made the victim’s family was notified.
Starting Thursday the first of a series of advanced child tax credit payments should start hitting parent’s bank accounts. The child tax credit increased to $3,600 for children under six and $3,000 for ages 6 to 17. Congressman Troy Carter says advancing these payments will help lift millions of children out of poverty.