State prosecutors have added a second criminal charge of felony malfeasance to former Shreveport police officer Alexander Tyler in the shooting death of an unarmed Black man, Alonzo Bagley, earlier this year. In February Tyler was charged with negligent homicide. Both charges call for sentences of up to five years in prison.
The state Department of Transportation announces toll rates for the new I-10 Lake Charles bridge. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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The Louisiana Pardon Board took no action during its meeting yesterday on 56 clemency applications from prisoners sitting on death row. Most of the applications were submitted last month and Louisiana District Attorneys Association director Loren Lampert says prosecutors need time to review these cases and present a defense on why clemency should not be granted.
An attorney for the Capital Appeals Project says the process is being politicized.
The Saints kicked off training camp today with two veteran additions. Jimmy Graham, who spent 5 seasons in black and gold putting up almost 5,000 yards and 51 touchdowns. The 36-year-old tight end hasn’t played football since ‘21 but head coach Dennis Allen says he’s in great shape…
5-time Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner will also play for the Saints.