A tragic boating accident near the Lake Bistineau Spillway Tuesday claims the life of a 15-year-old Bossier Parish high school student. The victim has been identified as Cavalry Baptist Academy football player Hayden “Lane” Mangum. Bossier Sheriff’s Lt. Bill Davis says he was out fishing with his best friend when the incident occurred.
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will conduct a full investigation.
The first bill of the session to be signed into law by Governor Edwards is one that would allow sexual assault survivors to terminate their residential leases early. STAR Legal Director Morgan Lamandre says the new law is similar to an existing law, but it covers a loophole that’s been particularly problematic for students.
The bill was inspired in large part by the sexual misconduct scandal at LSU.
A Senate judiciary committee has voted down a bill that would limit the legal immunity Louisiana police officers have in wrongful death or injury cases. Veteran Shreveport police officer Kevin Goodwin says if this became law, it would change how officers would police.
Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan’s bill received approval from the House and it had the backing of the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association.
An over two-year rehabilitation Mississippi River Bridge project on Interstate 20 is now complete. Department of Transportation Spokesperson Erin Buchanan says in addition to resurfacing the structure, there were also corroded bolts and other components of the bridge that were replaced.
The cost of the project in Madison Parish cost 30-million dollars.