The mother of Ronald Greene voiced her frustration to lawmakers investigating the State Police custody death of her son because no one’s been held accountable…:

CUT 02(29)      “…Thorington.”

Former Baton Rouge University High football standout Michael Hollins is recovering from gunshot wounds sustained in the shooting at the University of Virginia. Three UVA football players were killed. Hollins and one other survived the shooting. A suspect is in custody. Hollins is in stable condition following a surgery.

In a statement released this morning, Senator John Kennedy says he is considering entering the 2023 race for governor.  Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat thinks the Democrat’s victories in the Senate will influence Kennedy’s decision…:

CUT 03(10)      “…Republican legislature.”

Political analyst, TV and radio host Roy Fletcher says the state GOP went off half-cocked when it endorsed Jeff Landry…:

CUT 04(10)      “…talked to him.”

Kennedy won reelection to the Senate with 62 percent of the vote.

Deputies in Rapides Parish say an inmate being transported from court to jail, tried to escape by leaping from a parking garage. The handcuffed and shackled man fell three floors; landing on a sidewalk. He is alive, and being treated at an Alexandria hospital. An investigation into how he got loose is underway.