An Associated Press report has found out that Governor John Bel Edwards knew within hours Ronald Greene died after a violent, lengthy struggle with State Troopers, but Greene’s family was told he died in a car crash at the end of a police chase. Greene’s deadly May 2019 arrest occurred as Edwards was up for re-election. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says it could have been damaging to Edwards if it became public that Greene died after he was beaten by troopers…
After the AP released video of the arrest, Edwards called the troopers’ actions unprofessional and disturbing and even used the word criminal. Greene’s arrest remains under a federal investigation, no charges have been filed.
The state reports 2,088 COVID hospitalizations which are down 99 from Thursday and 62 new fatalities.
Robert Henson, with the Office of Behavioral Health at LDH, treats addictive gambling disorders and with mobile sports wagering online in Louisiana he advises a few precautions.
Parade participants must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test 72 hours before the procession in New Orleans this year. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says Mayor LaToya Cantrell attended the Mardi Gras Advisory Council meeting and wanted to assure attendees that Carnival is a go this year.
Health officials in New Orleans say despite the high prevalence of omicron they believe Carnival can be held safely.