Today’s the first day of legal mobile sports betting in Louisiana. The state health department wants bettors to be aware of the potential for addiction and how to deal with it…
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An Associated Press report shows Governor John Bel Edwards knew the day after Ronald Greene died in May of 2019 that there was a violent, lengthy struggle with troopers. While the governor had that info, Greene’s family was told he died in a car crash from a police chase that ended in Union Parish.

Mardi Gras parade riders and other participants, like marching bands and dance troupes, must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test 72 hours before the procession in New Orleans. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says city leaders are doing all they can to keep the event safe and allow the parades to roll.
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In addition to COVID requirements for parade riders, Arthur says krewe captains must also enforce mask requirements for Mardi Gras balls which fall under the indoor mask mandate.

15-to-17-year-olds who commit violent crimes in the 15th Judicial District – which includes Acadia, Lafayette, and Vermilion parishes – will be tried as an adult, instead of going through the juvenile court system. District Attorney Don Landry says it’s an effort to reduce the growing number of juvenile crimes…:
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Since July 2020, eight 15 to 17-year-olds have been charged with murder in the 15th JDC.