The lawyer for the family of Will Smith, Peter Thomson, says the defense attorney in the murder case of the former Saints player is not being truthful about the facts. Thomson says there was no hit and run. He says the Hummer rammed the back of Smith’s vehicle when the two men got into an altercation. He says Smith was walking back to his vehicle:
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He says Raqucel Smith was also shot in both legs. Cardell Hayes is charged with second degree murder.
Another person has died as a result of the truck and lawnmower collision in Rayne. Cops say a vehicle hit the lawnmower that was carrying a person on the hood and pulling a wheelchair from behind. The driver of the mower died on scene. The latest victim is 17-year-old Joshua James Bourque. There is no indication of whether or not someone will be charged in the incident.
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved a measure to allow for the sale of raw, unpasteurized milk. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards has signed an executive order that bans discrimination against members of the LGBT community who work for the state, or who receive state services or benefits. Matthew Patterson with Equality Louisiana says it’s a great day, and a historic day, for Louisiana…:
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