3:30 LRN Newscast June 10

An attorney for the family of Tommy McGlothen, a black man who died while in the custody of Shreveport police believes the officers involved should be fired and charged with murder.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

U-L Monroe says two faculty members are on administrative leave after posting racial slurs on their personal social media pages. The school says a termination letter was sent to Biology professor Dennis Bell and they are in the process of firing Nursing instructor Mary Holmes.

A resolution seeking to create a study group to examine policing policies drew the ire of Republican lawmakers on the House Government Affairs Committee because the measure referenced the death of George Floyd. But New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis says Floyd’s death is the impetus behind a nationwide interest in policing policy…
cut 13 (10) “….protests”
The resolution was approved, but any reference of Floyd was removed from the text of the measure.

New Orleans will move to phase two coronavirus restrictions, which means restaurants can serve more customers inside and bars without a food permit can finally reopen. But New Orleans and Company CEO Mark Romig says a New Orleans staple will have to wait a little longer…
cut 8 (06) “…concert halls”
Harrah’s Casino in New Orleans will also reopen.