Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has issued two apologies, one handwritten, the other video, for the controversial comments regarding players protesting the anthem. Brees’ first apology was posted on Instagram on Thursday morning. Later that day, he produced a video apology so the people he offended can see his eyes…
Public defenders say the COVID shutdown hammered their budgets and are requesting 28 million dollars in state funds to fill the gaps and address a staffing shortage. Meghan Garvey says by failing to properly fund public defenders the state is failing to uphold its responsibility under the 6th amendment to provide zealous, competent counsel
Lawmakers largely agreed with the need for the additional funding but raised concerns about where the money could be found given the state’s finances.
Cristobal has begun moving north into the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to reorganize and reach tropical storm strength again. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the earlier landfall of the storm will put a damper on any outdoor plans for Sunday in southeast Louisiana.
Cut 10 (06) “…morning on Sunday.”
Tropical storm, flash flood, and storm surge watches have been issued for southeast Louisiana.
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrest a 21-year-old man for the stabbing deaths of two elderly relatives found dead in their home two weeks ago. Sheriff K.P. Gibson says Detrick Guillory faces two first degree murder charges for the deaths of John and Lois Guillory, both 71, of Richard.
Gibson says his agency does not have a history of interactions