Attorney General Liz Murrill is demanding an investigation of the Caddo Parish Commission for issuing a proclamation welcoming Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to Shreveport. Murrill says there was no mention of the resolution on any meeting agenda, and that’s a violation of the Open Meetings Act. Loyola University New Orleans Law Professor Dane Ciolino says there is merit to Murrill’s claims.
Cut 3 (13) “…in general session.”
A recent traffic stop in St. Tammany Parish is going viral on social media. Lieutenant Carli Messina says Deputy Dustin Byers pulled a driver over on Highway 21 near Bogalusa for speeding, and he noticed something about the driver.
Cut 6 (08) “…his tie properly.”
Yes, Byers did issue the driver a citation.
The 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off kicks off tomorrow at The Harbor Center in Slidell. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says twelve top chefs from across the state will compete to showcase their culinary skills using Louisiana seafood.
Cut 9 (11) “…the restaurant show.”
Nine former athletes and coaches will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, including former NFL star Andrew Whitworth. Ronnie Rantz is president and CEO of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation.