The New Orleans Police Department says they’ve arrested a suspect in the killing of a Dominos pizza delivery driver. They say 24-year-old Michael Portis is believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Michael Price who was a married father of three. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says the community is sending a strong message…:
CUT 12 (06) “gonna convict you”
There was a $15,000 reward being offered in the case and cops say it was multiple tips to Crimestoppers which help lead detectives to Portis.

There are less people in prison in Louisiana and the number is dropping for the first time in years. Secretary of Corrections Jimmy LeBlanc says since 2012, Louisiana has seen a drop of almost 3000 inmates. He credits changes in sentencing laws and strong re-entry programs…:
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Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate in the nation.

Governor Bobby JIndal is sending two members of his staff to Iowa — a key presidential primary state. LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says despite the seemingly steep uphill battle in front of him, Jindal appears to be moving forward with his campaign plans. He says presidential candidates often run for the office with other aspirations in mind…:
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Taylor Teepell and Matt Parker will move to the Hawkeye State where they’ll work for the Jindal’s new political organization called the America Future Project.

Despite speculation the Saints might be looking to trade him, the team announced today they have extended Jahri Evans’ contract by one year, and also signed free agent cornerback Kyle Wilson to a one year deal. Evans’ contract extension will likely free up some needed salary cap space for the Saints.