The first offshore oil & gas lease sales of 2021 happened today in New Orleans, after President Biden placed a moratorium on offshore development shortly after taking office. However, a 13-state lawsuit led by state Attorney General Jeff Landry resulted in a nationwide injunction against the President’s order. Mr. Landry…:

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Landry calls today’s sales a win for Americans who crave affordable & dependable energy.

Calcasieu Parish deputies arrest a 16-year-old girl for the shooting death of an 18-year-old male last weekend. Officers say it happened Saturday night, and the victim died today in a local hospital. The young woman was booked into Juvenile Detention.

A New Orleans postal worker has been indicted for throwing away mail. 33-year-old Darius Patin was charged last week with tossing out over 1300 pieces of mail back in April. Patin is the second New Orleans postal worker charged with is the past year.

Caddo Parish investigators are seeking any clues as to the whereabouts of Shreveport resident Kenneth Cole, who’s been missing for six years. Cole’s family says he booked a flight to Vegas in 20125, but never made that flight. With no evidence of foul play, deputies hope someone will come forward.

A man who was 17-year-old when convicted and sentenced to life for killing an East Baton Rouge deputy is getting out of jail after nearly 58 years in prison. More from Dave Brannen…:

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