Governor Edwards is holding a ceremonial bill signing today celebrating legislation that starting next summer will authorize 10.5 million dollars in grants for community and technical college students. The bill was named after former Governor Mike Foster. Louisiana Community and Technical System President Monty Sullivan says Foster is the father of the state community college system…
In Caddo Parish authorities have identified the remains of a body that was found Monday as that of missing teen Shamia (Sha-my-ah) Little. Shreveport Police Corporal Chris Bordelon says the 17-year-old was reported missing last Tuesday and her body was located less than a half-mile from where she went missing.
Former Governor Edwin Edwards was known for his sharp wit, but political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says beyond the charm, the Cajun Prince presided over four highly impactful terms in office. Pinsonat says one of the biggest changes resulting from the Edwards years was the shifting of political power in the state from the north to the south.
Before being confirmed as Higher Education Commissioner in 2018, Kim Hunter Reed also served as Press Secretary for Former Governor Edwin Edwards in his final term in the early 90s. She says despite Edwards’ ability to recall names, stats, and advocate for the state he always made his staff feel they were part of making a difference in the state.