Advocates are ramping up the campaign to convince voters to vote yes to the unanimous jury verdict constitutional amendment on this fall’s ballot. The amendment requires over 50 percent of voters in the fall to back it, and would undo the Jim Crow era legislation that sets up Louisiana as a legal outlier in the American justice system. During the legislative process, the amendment drew passionate bipartisan defenses. Alexandria Lawyer Ed Tarpley says that passion has carried over to the campaign to persuade voters.
The issue will be up for a public vote November 6th.
The RoyOMartin production facility in Chopin is getting an eight million dollar upgrade, with some new jobs to boot. The company will add 14 new direct positions at an average salary of 46,800 dollars a pop, on top of the 680 existing workers employed at the facility.
Three flood damaged Louisiana State Parks are soon to back in business. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser announced the official reopening of cabins at Lake Bistineau, Lake Fausse Point, and Tickfaw State Parks. Assistant Secretary and Director of Louisiana State Parks Gene Reynolds says each cabin is fully equipped, and they can comfortably fit families of six to eight.
Cut 9 (05) “walking and fishing”
The Louisiana Department of Education announced this year’s award winning teachers. Spencer Kiper of Elm Grove Middle School in Bossier City picked up the award for Teacher of the Year. Kiper, a STEM teacher, says the surprise of the recognition serves as further motivation for his job.
Cut 15 (07) “…leaders of Louisiana.”
The Principle of the Year honor goes to Dr. Eric Davis of Wossman High School in the City of Monroe School District.