Another escape from a juvenile jail in Louisiana; one of several so far this year. This time, an overnight breakout at the Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish. Office of Juvenile Justice spokesperson Nicolette Gordon says law enforcement was able to catch some of the youths shortly after the escape…:
CUT 07(08) “…remain at large.”
Parents of the escapees have been notified, as the search for them continues.
US 5th Circuit Court Judge Shelly Dick denies a request from Senate President Page Cortez and House Speaker Clay Schexnayder for a deadline extension to redraw the current congressional map. The deadline of June 20th remains in effect. Meanwhile law makers at the Capitol continue debate of proposed district map legislation. Judge Dick tossed the map because it doesn’t reflect the states’ one-third Black voting population, by making one-third of its six districts majority-minority districts.
With a major widening of Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge getting underway, some are concerned about what will happen during rush hour traffic, and – even worse – what about a hurricane evacuation? DOTD recommends you plan a hurricane escape route that doesn’t involve using a busy major highway.
Another day of Saints minicamp is in the books. Quarterback Jameis Winston has been setting the tone as one of the first in the building and the last to leave practice. Yesterday he told reporters that it’s been hard to keep himself from going all out as he continues to recover from ACL surgery, though he is staying on the program the team has for him…:
CUT 17(15) “…trust them.”