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. The May 2019 arrest happened as Edwards was up for re-election that he won over Republican businessman Eddie Rispone with 51-percent of the vote. Support among black voters helped the governor secure a second term. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says many supporters are likely disappointed Edwards didn’t do more after hearing details about Greene’s arrest…
When video of the arrest was made public two years later, Edwards called the troopers’ actions unprofessional, disturbing, and even used the word criminal. Greene’s arrest remains under a federal investigation, no charges have been filed.
Mobile sports betting is now online in Louisiana and Robert Henson with the Office of Behavioral Health, which treats addictive gambling disorders, says approximately one percent of the US population has some type of gambling disorder and says you should be aware of the warning signs.
Mardi Gras parade participants in New Orleans must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test 72 hours before they roll. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says krewe captains must also enforce mask requirements for balls which fall under the indoor mask mandate.
Mardi Gras parades were canceled last year due to the ongoing pandemic.