The exchange on capital punishment between Gov. John Bel Edwards and Attorney General Jeff Landry continues to escalate. The last execution in Louisiana took place in 2010, when the drugs for a lethal injection were last available. Solictor General for the AG’s office, Liz Murrill, says it’s up to legislators to figure out exactly what all methods should be included in the expansion of execution methods, but suggests lethal gas should definitely be up for consideration.
Cut 14 (09) “at least do that.”
The governor’s office has pointed out that Landry hasn’t offered a single bill dealing with capital punishment since he took office in 2016.
Eight people are under arrest in relation to a dismembered male body discovered in the woods outside of Walker. Livingston Sheriff Jason Ard says they are assembling the facts, starting with the coroner who is analyzing the body for clues on what went down.
Despite claiming earlier that day that he would not be running, the interim Secretary of State, Kyle Ardoin, made a last minute announcement of his inclusion into the special election for the Secretary of State’s office on the final day on qualifying. Ardoin says the decision came after much encouragement from friends and family.
A viral video of Becca and Johnathon Campbell, a newlywed couple, is making waves, or tides. The video shows the groom, an Alabama fan, cutting into a Bama themed cake. Upon removing the slice of cake, he discovered lurking below the icing were the LSU colors of purple and gold. The groom is in good spirits about the prank. He says the video was first shared on Facebook, and soon the calls came rolling in.