Attorney General Jeff Landry and several district attorney are asking the courts to stop the Pardon Board from holding clemency hearings for death row inmates seeking to have their sentenced lessened to life in prison. The legal action has the support of victim family members. Evelyn Salone’s husband was fatally shot by death row inmate Donald Leger almost 22 years ago in St. Mary Parish….
cut 12 (10) “….just me
Governor Edwards disagrees. He says the Pardon Board is not violating its rules by holding the clemency hearings next month.

LSU safety Greg Brooks Junior is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a large brain tumor. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly says Brooks is l determined to play again…
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Brooks is awaiting the results of the biopsy.

Entergy Louisiana is offering one million dollars in bill payment assistance to residential customers to help with high utility costs caused by the historic heat. Vice President of Customer Service Michelle Bourg says customers must have a total household income of up to 250% of the federal poverty level to be eligible.
Cut 4 (08) “…high demand.”
Customers can apply for the credit through their local United Way chapter on their website starting tomorrow at noon.

Louisiana Tech has set a record for its largest first-time freshmen class in school history with 2,268, a 28-percent increase from the previous year. Vice President of Student Achievement, Doctor Dickie Crawford, says Tech’s investment in modern facilities, research opportunities, and student services have contributed to its rising enrollment…
Cut 9 (08) “…so critical.”