Attorney General Jeff Landry issues a legal opinion that is a setback for death row inmates seeking a clemency hearing with the state Board of Pardons. Louisiana District Attorneys Association Director Loren Lampert says Landry states that clemency requests must be made to the Pardon Board within a year after a judge issues a ruling on their appeal
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But an attorney for for several of the clemency appliants says the clemency hearings should take place of the myriad of problems with the state’s death penalty system.

It’s been a hot summer, and mostly dry for parts of the state. But Ag Commissioner Mike Strain hopes it doesn’t result in a big yield loss for Louisiana crops….
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On his monthly radio program, the governor was asked about a poll by Citizens for a New Louisiana that shows only 24 percent of residents believe the state is moving in the right direction. Teiko Foxx has more…
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A Powerball ticket sold in Los Angeles matched the necessary numbers to win last night’s one-billion dollar drawing. But the Louisiana Lottery says a 100-thousand dollar ticket was sold in Youngsville and a 50-thousand dollar ticket was sold in Eunice. Friday night’s Mega Millions jackpot is 720-million dollars.