Baton Rouge Police are gearing up for any potential weekend protests as a result of the feds’ decision in the Alton Sterling Case. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The Senate Transportation Committee approves a bill that requires traffic signs to be posted ahead of speed cameras. The proposal by New Orleans Senator Troy Carter is similar to one that passed last year requiring warning signs for red-light cameras. He says this prevents municipalities from using these cameras as a money grab.
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The bill heads to the Senate floor for more discussion.

The UL-System Board has named Chris Maggio the new president of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. An NSU release indicates Maggio has worked at Northwestern for close to 30 years, most recently serving as acting president. During his tenure his roles have included work in athletics, alumni relations and student affairs. UL System President and CEO Jim Henderson led Northwestern prior to beginning his new role in January.

The lawyer for one of the cops involved in the Alton Sterling shooting believes the state’s case will take just as long as the DOJ’s, but the outcome will likely be the same. Defense attorney John McLindon, who represents Officer Blane Salamoni, says it’s been a tough 10 months for everyone…:
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The Sterling family is calling on the AG for justice.