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And then, there was one. One of the two remaining New Orleans jail escapees has been captured. Detectives from several agencies caught 33-year-old Antoine Massey at a home in New Orleans. Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson addressed the capture during a news conference Friday evening.

Cut 13 (05)  “…this serious incident.”

The Supreme Court postponed ruling on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting plan until next term.  The court will decide whether or not the state’s two majority-Black congressional districts violate the Voting Rights Act. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino….

Cut 6 (14) “…expedited basis.”

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was on hand as Governor Landry signed Louisiana’s Make America Healthy Again bill. During the session, Landry also signed an executive order banning SNAP recipients from using their benefits to buy junk food like soda and candy. Kennedy said it’s a bold move by the governor.

Cut 11 (15) “…in this state.”

LSU running back Trey Holly is facing another delay after his July 7 court date was cancelled due to a broken air conditioning system in the courtroom. Holly faces charges of illegal use of a weapon and criminal damage to property stemming from a Union Parish shooting in February of last year. His attorney, Mike Small, says the AC system could not be repaired and needs to be replaced…

Cut 12 (11) “…unbearable situation .”