A state lawmaker voices her concerns after a Livingston Parish man – accused of sexually abusing young girls – was released this week on bail. Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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Speaker of the House Clay Schexnayder says he’s running for Secretary of State. The Gonzales Republican is term-limited in the legislature and says he wants to continue his 12 years of public service. On Monday, incumbent Kyle Ardoin announced he will not seek re-election. PSC Commissioner Mike Francis and businessman Brandon Trosclair have also announced their candidacy for the office.
Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col Lamar Davis says the department has just under 900 troopers and the number continues to decline. Davis says low pay is a common reason given for resignations. He told lawmakers the department needs to improve the recruitment and retention of officers.
Davis says they are doing more community outreach in an effort to build trust and also recruit potential cadets.
Former LSU basketball player Wayne Sims has died at the age of 54. Sims was a four-year standout from 1987 to 1991. LSU went to the NCAA tournament each year when Sims played for the Tigers and former coach Dale Brown says he’s crushed to hear about Sims’ passing…