A statewide coalition has been formed to educate voters about constitutional amendment number two on the November sixth ballot. It would require that felony convictions must be reached with a unanimous jury, instead of the current standard that requires 10 of 12 jurists to agree on a guilty verdict. Alexandria attorney Ed Tarpley is leading the effort….
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No major organizations have announced their opposition to the amendment.

Union Parish Sheriff Dusty Gates says 22-year-old Bridget Tucker died after falling out of the window of a vehicle traveling around 35 to 40 miles per hour. Gates says the driver of the vehicle has been arrested…
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Gates says they believe alcohol was a factor.

Looking for a temporary escape from Louisiana city life? State Parks has some good news for those who like to explore the great outdoors, but don’t want to fiddle with setting up a tent.
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