Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards has died at the age of 93. Edwards served four terms as governor, but also eight years in prison after convicted on racketeering charges for corrupting the state’s riverboat gaming licensing process.
Leo Honeycutt wrote a best-selling biography on Edwards’s life that was released in 2009. He says during their book signing tour, Honeycutt was amazed at the amount of public support the Cajun Prince received…
Edwards died peacefully at his home in Gonzales this morning surrounded by family and friends.
Advocate reporter Tyler Bridges covered former governor Edwin Edwards during his political career. Bridges says Edwards was certainly a politician of his time whose brand of humor and lifestyle likely would not fly in today’s more political correctness conscious political environment.
Memorial services have been set for Doyline Police Officer Billy Collins Junior who was fatally shot on Friday while responding to a service call. Visitation will be Thursday night at First Bossier Church in Bossier City. In Florida, 12-year-old Zechariah Cartledge ran one mile while carrying a Blue Line Flag in honor of Officer Collins.
Collins’ funeral will be held Friday.