Baton Rouge Police say they have arrested a Person Of Interest in the mysterious death of Georgia businessman Nathan Millard last month. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McNeely says 45 -year-old Derrick Perkins was with Millard the night he died, and officers took him into custody early this morning for charges unrelated to the Millard case. Millard’s body was found several days ago, wrapped in an old rug, but the preliminary autopsy says he did not meet a violent end. McKneely says Perkins is not necessarily a suspect in Millard’s death, but the manner in which they found the 2003 Toyota sedan Perkins was driving that night is a matter of concern…:
CUT 14(06) “…had been burned.”
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says he is NOT seeking re-election this fall. Among his reasons, he says he doesn’t want a campaign to hanging over insurance reform debates before the state legislature..:
CUT 05(09) “…legislative session.”
Donelon says he has no successor in mind.
March is Women’s History Month and despite women being the majority of the state’s population – they are the minority in the state Legislature; only 28 women serve in either House or Senate. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says she hopes to see many more women run for office this fall…:
CUT 07(11) “…the Senate side.”
Louisiana ranks 45th of 50 states for the percentage of female representation in state government.
Are your youngsters headed for the beaches for Spring Break? You may want pas this along: officials warn potential swimmers of an infestation of thousands of Portugese Man o’ War; which are like jellyfish, but with a much more serious sting. Their venom can send you to the hospital and some have even died. They advise beachgoers to look out for purple flags posted to warn of dangerous marine life and stay out of the water.