Governor John Bel Edwards is calling for the resignation of state Senator Troy Brown after his second domestic abuse arrest in less than a year. The senator was arrested last month on a misdemeanor domestic abuse battery charge for allegedly biting his wife on the arm. That arrest comes just 8 months after he was arrested for simple battery in New Orleans for allegedly punching his mistress in the face. Brown reportedly says he will not resign from the legislature.
The National Federation of Independent Business says small business owners are not increasingly optimistic.
The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office along with the Human Society rescued 27 dogs and 11 cats from a filthy home in Bunkie. Sheriff Doug Anderson says Maxine and Gordan Doughty were cited for simple cruelty to animals and additional criminal charges are pending. Anderson reminds citizens that animal neglect is a serious crime.
Louisiana Tech Athletic Director Tommy McClelland today unveiled planned facility improvements at Joe Aillet Stadium. McClelland says an additional $2.1 million dollars will be invested on things like LED lighting, a permanent west side ticket booth. He says fans will be very excited to hear the west side bathrooms will also be renovated…: