The mother of Ronald Greene made remarks Thursday evening after criminal charges were handed down against five law enforcement officers who were at the scene when her son was beaten and tased by cops before he died in May of 2019. Mona Hardin said she asked Governor John Bel Edwards to join them last night.

Cut 6 (14)  “…for itself.”

Hardin has repeatedly called on those responsible for Greene’s death to be held accountable. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says the grand jury failed to charge the officers with murder or even manslaughter. Only one is charged with negligent homicide, which carries a maximum sentence of five years.

Cut 7 (12)  “…they’re convicted.”

Louisiana’s Gaming Control Board has approved the sale of the abandoned Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City to Foundation Gaming, a Mississippi-based company. Foundation’s marketing operator Les McMackin says they plan to open the Shreveport-Bossier City area’s first land-based Casino by December 2024 with a nearly $200 million renovation.

Cut 10 (12) “… again with that” 

Louisiana State Parks are holding holiday events at all 38 of their facilities, State Parks Director Brandon Burris says they are also running a special right now, four nights for the price of three through the end of the month. The promo code is kickoff2022. And if you’re having trouble finding a gift for someone how about a state parks gift cards.

Cut 5 (08) “…hands on”

Mona Hardin, the mother of Ronald Greene made remarks Thursday evening after criminal charges were handed down against five law enforcement officers who were at the scene when her son was beaten and tased by cops before he died in May of 2019.

She had harsh words for state leaders for allowing state police to continue their behavior and mistreatment of people of color.

Cut 8 (12)  “…clean up.“

One of the officers that were involved has since died but of the five officers who have been charged four face Malfeasance in Office and three face Obstruction of Justice. Legal Analyst Tim Meche feels the charges don’t match the crime.

Cut 9 (09) “…young man” 

Only one officer is charged with negligent homicide, which carries a maximum sentence of five years.

Louisiana State Parks are holding holiday events at all 38 of their facilities, State Parks Director Brandon Burris says Santa is making the rounds throughout the park system. Oakley House at Audubon Historic site near St. Francisville is conducting ongoing guided tours and more.

Cut 4 (07)  “…going on.” 

The parks system is offering a special: four nights for the price of three through the end of the month. The promo code is kickoff2022. For more info and reservations visit LAstateparks.com

The mother of Ronald Greene made remarks Thursday evening after criminal charges were handed down against five law enforcement officers who were at the scene when her son was beaten and tased by cops before he died in May of 2019. Mona Hardin said she asked Governor John Bel Edwards to join them last night.
Cut 6 (15) “…for itself.”
Legal Analyst Tim Meche says the grand jury failed to charge the officers with murder or even manslaughter. Only one is charged with negligent homicide, Master Trooper Kory York, which carries a maximum sentence of five years.
Cut 7 (12) “…they’re convicted.”

Tomorrow is the deadline for first-class mail and packages to be posted for Christmas arrival. USPS spokesperson David Walton has a few mailing tips you’ll need to keep in mind that will also help in getting your gifts to their intended recipients before Santa arrives. He says use a sturdy box for packages so gifts arrive in one piece.
Cut 13 (11) “…return address.”

Louisiana State Parks are offering special holiday events at their facilities. State Parks director Brandon Burris says all of the parks have added holiday features.
Cut 3 (08) “..Christmas pictures. ”
There are 38 state parks, historic sites, and preservation areas. He says Santa is making appearances throughout the park system. For more information go to L-A state-parks-dot-com.

Three and a half years following the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist, criminal charges have been handed down against five law enforcement officers involved in his arrest. Master Trooper Kory York faces the most significant charge, negligent homicide, while the others have been charged with malfeasance and obstruction of justice. Attorney Ron Haley urges District Attorney John Belton to prosecute these individuals to the fullest extent of the law…

Cut 8 (09)  “…for Ron.”

Senator John Kennedy wants FEMA to explain how they calculate their Risk Rating 2.0. Kennedy says it does no good for the federal government to offer flood insurance if people can’t afford it.

Cut 6 (11)  “…their rates go up!” 

The Revenue Estimating conference says the state has an extra $925 million in this year’s budget and $608 million for the next year. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says their recommendations to the legislature on how to spend the funds will be consistent with what was done in the current year and use some of the money for nonrecurring purposes.

Cut 11 (10)  “…growing the budget.”

To make shipping your Christmas packages easier the post office’s website has a tool called “Click and Ship.” USPS spokesperson David Walton says it’s ideal for folks who want to avoid standing in line to mail a package. He says you can calculate shipping costs for your package and.…

Cut 15 (10)  “…free of charge.”

Tomorrow is the deadline to ship cards and packages first-class for a Christmas arrival.

A Union Parish Grand Jury has indicted five law enforcement officers involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene. Greene, a Black motorist, was beaten and tased by officers before he died. State Police originally told the family Greene died in a car crash following a lengthy police chase that ended on a rural highway in Union Parish.

Master Trooper Kory York faces the harshest charges, one count of negligent homicide and ten counts of malfeasance in office. Greene’s mother, Mona Hardin, was in Baton Rouge when the indictments came down…
Cut 7 (12) “…accountable.”
Trooper John Cleary was charged with one count of obstruction of justice. Former State Troopers Dakota Demoss and Captain John Peters each face one count of obstruction of justice. Union Parish Deputy Chris Harpin faces three counts of malfeasance in office.

Senator John Kennedy calls on FEMA to end their secrecy over dramatically increased flood insurance rates…
Cut 1(34) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Saturday is the deadline for first-class mail and packages to be posted if you want that gift to arrive before Christmas Day. David Walton with the U-S Post Office says never guess the zip code…
cut 14 (11) “…location”

A grand jury in Union Parish has handed down indictments against five law enforcement officers involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene, an unarmed Black motorist, who was beaten and tased by officers on the side of a rural road in Union Parish. Master Trooper Kory York faces the harshest charges, negligent homicide. The other officers are facing either malfeasance and obstruction of justice charges. Eugene Collins President of the Baton Rouge branch of the NAACP wishes the charges were more significant…
Cut 9 (11) “…five troopers.”

The Louisiana Legislature will have an additional one-point-five billion dollars to spend as a result of a revised economic forecast outlook approved by the Revenue Estimating Conference. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne
cut 10 (10) “….that amount”
It’s likely this extra cash will go towards roads and bridges, teacher pay raises and extra funding for colleges and universities.

It’s time to get those cards and packages in the mail so they arrive before Christmas. Brooke Thorington has some tips.
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The National Weather Service says the two tornadoes responsible for three deaths in Louisiana between Tuesday and Wednesday were E-F-2 tornadoes, both with wind speeds of 115 to 130 miles per hour. Despite all of the damage from the tornado outbreak, Governor Edwards does expect it to be enough to qualify for federal assistance.

Three and a half years following the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist, criminal charges have been handed down against five law enforcement officers involved in his arrest. Master Trooper Kory York faces the most significant charge, negligent homicide, while the others have been charged with malfeasance and obstruction of justice. Attorney Ron Haley urges District Attorney John Belton to prosecute these individuals to the fullest extent of the law…
cut 8 (09) “….for Ron”

Senator John Kennedy took the U.S. Senate floor to challenge FEMA to explain exactly how it determines National Flood Insurance rates. Kennedy says the new Risk Rating 2.0 is causing flood coverage rates to increase so sharply, many homeowners simply cannot afford it anymore…:
cut 4 (12) “…and it’s falling.”

The Revenue Estimating Conference has recognized an additional 925-million dollars that can be spent in the current fiscal year. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon would like to use some of that money to create an incentive fund that can attract more insurance companies to Louisiana…
cut 12 (10) “…..in the state”
Lawmakers would pass legislation in the regular session to create the fund.

Tomorrow is the deadline for first-class mail and packages to be posted for Christmas arrival. USPS spokesperson David Walton has a few mailing tips you’ll need to keep in mind that will also help in getting your gifts to their intended recipients before Santa arrives. He says use a sturdy box for packages so gifts arrive in one piece.
Cut 13 (11) “…return address.”

A Union Parish Grand Jury has indicted five law enforcement officers involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene. Greene, a Black motorist. was beaten and tased by officers before he died. State Police originally told the family Greene died in a car crash following a lengthy police chase that ended on a rural highway in Union Parish.

Master Trooper Kory York faces the harshest charges, one count of negligent homicide and ten counts of malfeasance in office. Greene’s mother, Mona Hardin, was in Baton Rouge when the indictments came down…
Cut 7 (12) “…accountable.”
Trooper John Cleary was charged with one count of obstruction of justice. Former State Troopers Dakota Demoss and Captain John Peters each face one count of obstruction of justice. Union Parish Deputy Chris Harpin faces three counts of malfeasance in office

The Revenue Estimating Conference revised outlook gives the state 925 million dollars more in the state’s current budget…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

On the floor of the U-S Senate, Republican John Kennedy went after FEMA for refusing to be transparent with how they set their flood rates…
cut 5 (12) “…kill ya”
Kennedy cites an Associated Press report stating an estimated 1 million fewer American households have flood insurance, thanks to Risk Rating 2.0.

The United Way of Southeast Louisiana is encouraging donations to its Tornado Relief Fund to help families impacted by yesterday’s tornadoes. Heavy storm damage was reported in Marrero, and parts of St Bernard Parish, including Arabi. A woman was killed when a twister hit the St. Charles Parish town of Killona. United Way of SELA president Mike Williamson says they are waiting to get an exact count of how many people lost their homes…:

CUT 04(13)      “…purchased.”

To donate or to volunteer, go to “UnitedWaySELA.org/TornadoRelief”

After 17 years as a member to the state Public Service Commission, District 3 Commissioner Lambert Boissiere said farewell today colleagues. Boissiere was defeated in the December runoff election by Davante Lewis, but Boissiere says he’s not sore at voters…:’

CUT 11(08)      “…I get it.”

December tornado outbreaks seem to be more common lately. He says there were twenty one reports of tornadoes in Louisiana over two days this week. What’s causing them…?

CUT 02(30)      “…Golsby.”

Deputies in East Baton Rouge Parish arrest a Zachary man, after being tipped off by Snapchat that 24-year-old Owen Randall was uploading videos of children being sexually assaulted. An investigation and search of his home yielded more such video and photographs, plus some guns and marijuana plants. He faces a long list of charges and in is custody.

Governor John Bel Edwards and GOSHEP officials are doing flyovers of areas damaged by Wednesday’s tornados in southeast Louisiana. Edwards is asking those who received property damage to register online at “DamageLA.gov”…:

CUT 14(12)      “…federal government.”

He says he’ll work for federal recovery aid, but in the interim it’s up to state and local governments.

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a helicopter crash about 30 miles offshore of Terrebonne Bay.  The crash happened shortly before 10 this morning and Petty Officer Gabriel Wisdom says the private aircraft with three persons onboard was en route to an oil rig when the crash occurred…:

CUT 13(09)      “…oil platform.”

At last report the three men were in a life raft, but steps are being taken to get them to dry land.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says there were 62 reports of tornadoes across seven states over two days this week—21 in Louisiana, and he says the warm weather was the reason…:

CUT 06(12)      “…above normal.”

He says December tornado outbreaks are becoming more common, and the coming winter should be warmer than normal.

A grand jury’s decision on whether to hand down any state-level criminal indictments in the death of motorist Ronald Greene is expected most any time now. Greene died on a roadside in Union Parish back in 2019. His family was told he crashed his car after a high speed chase, but a year later trooper body cam footage shows he was beaten, kicked and dragged before becoming unresponsive. The grand jury will decide if any of those officers should be prosecuted.