The Governor’s public health restrictions on businesses are reportedly a major reason why lawmakers voted yesterday to enter a special session Monday. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says many legislators are concerned with the ongoing limits and capacity restrictions…
Also on deck for the 30-day session will be discussions about the nearly depleted unemployment trust fund, and Hurricane Laura recovery efforts.
The Saints offense has looked disturbingly off-kilter through two games this season with many fans growing increasingly concerned over the play of QB Drew Brees who may be showing signs of his age at 41. Brees tried to allay concerns about his and the team’s performance after last night’s 34-24 loss in Las Vegas…
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According to Football Outsiders, the team’s offensive efficiency rating through two games ranks 12th.
The Louisiana Law Enforcement Association says once all of the facts come out, four Shreveport police officers indicted for negligent homicide in the death of a mentally disturbed man will be exonerated. A grand jury handed down the indictments last week and L-L-E-A director Chris Stewart says Caddo District Attorney James Stewart has mismanaged the case
Video surfaced of the four officers severely beating Tommie McGlothen Jr. in April, while McGlothen was seemingly handcuffed. McGlothen was then allegedly left in the back of a squad car for 48 minutes without medical intervention. Stewart says McGlothen’s death could have been prevented.
More than 170 million dollars in Main Street Recovery Grants have been obligated so far from the small business assistance program’s 275-million-dollar fund. State Treasurer John Schroder says if your business has fewer than 50 employees it’s not too late to apply for the free cash…