16:30 LRN Newscast

An Associated Press report reveals 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…
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After the AP released video of the arrest, Edwards called the troopers’ actions unprofessional and disturbing and even used the word criminal.

Mardi Gras parade participants in New Orleans have been told by the city they must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test 72 hours before they roll. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy.
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Mardi Gras parades were canceled last year due to the ongoing pandemic.

Louisiana residents can now place legal sports bets over the phone or on their computers. Robert Henson, with the Office of Behavioral Health at LDH, treats addictive gambling disorders and offers this advice.
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For help with compulsive gambling, call 877-770-7867.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis provided an update on Friday afternoon on the status of the team’s search for a new head coach. New Orleans is the last team to begin its search, but Loomis doesn’t believe that will have an impact on finding the right person.
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Loomis says there’s a lot of interest in the Saints job.