A Union Parish Grand Jury indicts five LEO’s in connection with the death of Ronald Greene. The most serious charge is negligent homicide…:

CUT 01(36)      “…Thorington.”

Police in New Orleans say someone shot a 15-year-old boy while he was driving on I-10 Wednesday. The boy died at a local hospital. Police seek a white Honda Accord and ask someone to come forward with a tip that catches the guilty party.

The state has approved a deal that will mean the long-shuttered Diamond Jack’s Casino in Bossier City re-opening. Mississippi-based Foundation Gaming has been approved to purchase and renovate the property, with a $200-million budget. Foundation’s Les McMackin says they will bring something new and different to Bossier…:

CUT 12  (09)        “…into the property.”

They hope to re-open within two years, after a major rebuilding project.

Louisiana State Parks are offering special holiday events at their facilities. State Parks director Brandon Burris says Santa is making appearances throughout the park system. Oakley House at the Audubon Historic site near St. Francisville is conducting ongoing guided tours and more…:

CUT 04(07)      “…going on.”

Tomorrow there are Christmas celebrations at Fort Jessup Historic Site at and at Fort St. John Baptiste Historic Site at Natchitoches.

An update on this week’s officer-involved shooting at the St. Mary Parish courthouse. State Police identify the man killed as 34-year-old inmate Chad Williams of Berwick. During a scuffle with a parish corrections officer, Williams got the deputy’s handgun and shot himself in the head. The investigation is ongoing. Once complete it will be handed over to the parish D.A. for review.

November marked the sixth straight month of record-breaking unemployment in the state…:

CUT 02(29)      “…Golsby.”

The mother of Ronald Greene made remarks Thursday evening after indictments were handed down against five law enforcement officers who were at the scene when her son was beaten and tasered by cops before he died in May of 2019. Mona Hardin had harsh words for state leaders for allowing state police to continue their behavior and mistreatment of people of color…:

CUT 08(12)      “…clean up.”

Legal Analyst Tim Meche says the grand jury failed to charge the officers with murder or even manslaughter. Only one is charged with negligent homicide, which carries a maximum sentence of five years. The charges are Malfeasance in Office and/or Obstruction of Justice. Meche feels the charges don’t match the crime…:

CUT 09(09)      “…young man.”

A Union Parish Grand Jury indicts five law enforcement officers in connection with the 2019 death of Ronald Greene. However, no one is charged with murder or manslaughter…:

CUT 01(36)      “…Thorington.”

A Baton Rouge woman has been found guilty of the poisoning of her husband AND a boyfriend. A jury convicted Meshell Hale of killing the men in 2015 and in 2016 for insurance money. Hale’s sentencing is next week. She’s expected to get life.

Louisiana’s Gaming Control Board has approved the sale of the abandoned Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City to Foundation Gaming, a Mississippi-based company. Foundation’s marketing operator Les McMackin says plans for the project feature new construction on a 47,000-square-foot casino, renovation of the 405-room hotel, at least three new restaurants, and…:

CUT 11(11)      “…and live.”

Target date for the grand opening is Christmastime 2024.

New federal labor numbers show Louisiana continues to add jobs, as the jobless rate declines.  Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates says November’s unemployment rate of 3.3% marked the sixth straight month of record lows…:

CUT 13(12)      “…from there.”

Cates says jobs are being added in all corners of the state and in all parts of the economy.

The mother of Ronald Greene made remarks Thursday evening after criminal charges were handed down against five law enforcement officers who were at the scene when her son was beaten and tased by cops before he died in May of 2019. Mona Hardin said she asked Governor John Bel Edwards to join them last night.

Cut 6 (14)  “…for itself.”

Hardin has repeatedly called on those responsible for Greene’s death to be held accountable. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says the grand jury failed to charge the officers with murder or even manslaughter. Only one is charged with negligent homicide, which carries a maximum sentence of five years.

Cut 7 (12)  “…they’re convicted.”

Louisiana’s Gaming Control Board has approved the sale of the abandoned Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City to Foundation Gaming, a Mississippi-based company. Foundation’s marketing operator Les McMackin says they plan to open the Shreveport-Bossier City area’s first land-based Casino by December 2024 with a nearly $200 million renovation.

Cut 10 (12) “… again with that” 

Louisiana State Parks are holding holiday events at all 38 of their facilities, State Parks Director Brandon Burris says they are also running a special right now, four nights for the price of three through the end of the month. The promo code is kickoff2022. And if you’re having trouble finding a gift for someone how about a state parks gift cards.

Cut 5 (08) “…hands on”

Mona Hardin, the mother of Ronald Greene made remarks Thursday evening after criminal charges were handed down against five law enforcement officers who were at the scene when her son was beaten and tased by cops before he died in May of 2019.

She had harsh words for state leaders for allowing state police to continue their behavior and mistreatment of people of color.

Cut 8 (12)  “…clean up.“

One of the officers that were involved has since died but of the five officers who have been charged four face Malfeasance in Office and three face Obstruction of Justice. Legal Analyst Tim Meche feels the charges don’t match the crime.

Cut 9 (09) “…young man” 

Only one officer is charged with negligent homicide, which carries a maximum sentence of five years.

Louisiana State Parks are holding holiday events at all 38 of their facilities, State Parks Director Brandon Burris says Santa is making the rounds throughout the park system. Oakley House at Audubon Historic site near St. Francisville is conducting ongoing guided tours and more.

Cut 4 (07)  “…going on.” 

The parks system is offering a special: four nights for the price of three through the end of the month. The promo code is kickoff2022. For more info and reservations visit LAstateparks.com

The mother of Ronald Greene made remarks Thursday evening after criminal charges were handed down against five law enforcement officers who were at the scene when her son was beaten and tased by cops before he died in May of 2019. Mona Hardin said she asked Governor John Bel Edwards to join them last night.
Cut 6 (15) “…for itself.”
Legal Analyst Tim Meche says the grand jury failed to charge the officers with murder or even manslaughter. Only one is charged with negligent homicide, Master Trooper Kory York, which carries a maximum sentence of five years.
Cut 7 (12) “…they’re convicted.”

Tomorrow is the deadline for first-class mail and packages to be posted for Christmas arrival. USPS spokesperson David Walton has a few mailing tips you’ll need to keep in mind that will also help in getting your gifts to their intended recipients before Santa arrives. He says use a sturdy box for packages so gifts arrive in one piece.
Cut 13 (11) “…return address.”

Louisiana State Parks are offering special holiday events at their facilities. State Parks director Brandon Burris says all of the parks have added holiday features.
Cut 3 (08) “..Christmas pictures. ”
There are 38 state parks, historic sites, and preservation areas. He says Santa is making appearances throughout the park system. For more information go to L-A state-parks-dot-com.

Three and a half years following the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist, criminal charges have been handed down against five law enforcement officers involved in his arrest. Master Trooper Kory York faces the most significant charge, negligent homicide, while the others have been charged with malfeasance and obstruction of justice. Attorney Ron Haley urges District Attorney John Belton to prosecute these individuals to the fullest extent of the law…

Cut 8 (09)  “…for Ron.”

Senator John Kennedy wants FEMA to explain how they calculate their Risk Rating 2.0. Kennedy says it does no good for the federal government to offer flood insurance if people can’t afford it.

Cut 6 (11)  “…their rates go up!” 

The Revenue Estimating conference says the state has an extra $925 million in this year’s budget and $608 million for the next year. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says their recommendations to the legislature on how to spend the funds will be consistent with what was done in the current year and use some of the money for nonrecurring purposes.

Cut 11 (10)  “…growing the budget.”

To make shipping your Christmas packages easier the post office’s website has a tool called “Click and Ship.” USPS spokesperson David Walton says it’s ideal for folks who want to avoid standing in line to mail a package. He says you can calculate shipping costs for your package and.…

Cut 15 (10)  “…free of charge.”

Tomorrow is the deadline to ship cards and packages first-class for a Christmas arrival.

A Union Parish Grand Jury has indicted five law enforcement officers involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene. Greene, a Black motorist, was beaten and tased by officers before he died. State Police originally told the family Greene died in a car crash following a lengthy police chase that ended on a rural highway in Union Parish.

Master Trooper Kory York faces the harshest charges, one count of negligent homicide and ten counts of malfeasance in office. Greene’s mother, Mona Hardin, was in Baton Rouge when the indictments came down…
Cut 7 (12) “…accountable.”
Trooper John Cleary was charged with one count of obstruction of justice. Former State Troopers Dakota Demoss and Captain John Peters each face one count of obstruction of justice. Union Parish Deputy Chris Harpin faces three counts of malfeasance in office.

Senator John Kennedy calls on FEMA to end their secrecy over dramatically increased flood insurance rates…
Cut 1(34) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Saturday is the deadline for first-class mail and packages to be posted if you want that gift to arrive before Christmas Day. David Walton with the U-S Post Office says never guess the zip code…
cut 14 (11) “…location”

A grand jury in Union Parish has handed down indictments against five law enforcement officers involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene, an unarmed Black motorist, who was beaten and tased by officers on the side of a rural road in Union Parish. Master Trooper Kory York faces the harshest charges, negligent homicide. The other officers are facing either malfeasance and obstruction of justice charges. Eugene Collins President of the Baton Rouge branch of the NAACP wishes the charges were more significant…
Cut 9 (11) “…five troopers.”

The Louisiana Legislature will have an additional one-point-five billion dollars to spend as a result of a revised economic forecast outlook approved by the Revenue Estimating Conference. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne
cut 10 (10) “….that amount”
It’s likely this extra cash will go towards roads and bridges, teacher pay raises and extra funding for colleges and universities.

It’s time to get those cards and packages in the mail so they arrive before Christmas. Brooke Thorington has some tips.
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The National Weather Service says the two tornadoes responsible for three deaths in Louisiana between Tuesday and Wednesday were E-F-2 tornadoes, both with wind speeds of 115 to 130 miles per hour. Despite all of the damage from the tornado outbreak, Governor Edwards does expect it to be enough to qualify for federal assistance.