Authorities believe they have found the remains of 15-year-old Je’Darrius Minnieweather at the East Baton Rouge Parish landfill, ending a 36-day search for the teenager who was reported missing June fifth. Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse says DNA testing will be conducted to confirm the remains.
Cut 25 (08) “…very, very hopeful.”
Morse says DNA testing could take one or more days, and crews will continue searching the area for additional evidence.
Governor Landry signs a pair of executive orders that he says will streamline the permitting processes for businesses. Landry says with the Supreme Court ruling that most permitting needed today is at the state level, he signed the Expedited Environmental Permitting executive order.
This brutally hot weather will not only take a toll on your body, but it will also take a toll on your vehicle. State Police Trooper Eddie Thomas says especially if you’re going out on a long road trip, there are a few things you should check on your vehicle before you leave your house.
Cut 4 (11) “…check your battery.”
Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is expected to miss about eight weeks with a right hamstring strain. This is Tyson’s fourth hamstring injury and sixth lower-body injury in the last four years. Saints sideline reporter for WWL radio, Jeff Nowak, thinks the offense can get along without him by relying on top receiver Chris Olave and other playmakers.