After the 5th U.S. Circuit court of Appeals blocked a lower federal court’s order for lawmakers to redraw its submitted Congressional district map, Governor John Bel Edwards releases a statement saying it’s too early to cancel a special session for that purpose. House Governmental Affairs Chairman John Stefanski says if the governor does not rescind the call for a special session, lawmakers could convene on Wednesday and adjourn minutes later
A federal judge ruled the map was not legal because it did not contain two majority-minority congressional districts, however, that ruling has been appealed.
The US Coast Guard suspended their search Friday for a Baton Rouge man who went missing while boating on the Mississippi River. He’s been identified as 54-year-old Howard Brown. Brown was last seen not wearing a life jacket on the Lower Mississippi near mile marker 232.
A Lafayette man has been arrested for the impersonation of a police officer, among other charges. Senior Corporal Matthew Benoit of the Lafayette Police says 57-year-old Brad Schexnayder was driving recklessly before he suddenly came to a stop in front of an 18-wheeler and stepped out of his vehicle…
After leaving the scene, Schexnayder headed to work where he is employed by a private security company and where he got his uniform.
It’s the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Free Fishing Weekend. LDWF Biologist Danica Williams says it’s the one weekend where a fishing license is not required. She says the annual event is ideal for residents who have yet to enjoy one of the state’s favorite pastimes.