The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office charges 54-year-old Ronald Gasser with manslaughter in the shooting death of former NFL player Joe McKnight. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and his wife are among some big names appearing today in the trial of the man who is accused of murdering former New Orleans player Will Smith. Deuce McAllister was a teammate of Smith’s and he’s on the stand today getting emotional in talking about the death of his friend. Cardell Hayes faces life in prison if convicted of second degree murder. Defense lawyers assert Hayes acted in self defense.
Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne paints a bleak fiscal picture to lawmakers during a budget hearing this morning at the State Capitol. Dardenne says not only does the state have to address a $313 million deficit for this fiscal year, there’s another $300 million shortfall looming…:
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Dardenne says the administration plans on presenting next year’s budget to legislators in February.
WBRZ in Baton Rouge is reporting that president-elect Donald Trump will be in the Capitol City on Friday. The report says it’s likely to support US Senate candidate John Kennedy in Saturday’s runoff election against Democrat Foster Campbell.