A Union Parish Grand Jury charged five law enforcement officers in connection with the death of Ronald Greene. The most serious charge is negligent homicide.
Cut 1(36) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

An update on this week’s shooting at the St. Mary Parish courthouse. State Police identify the man killed as 34-year-old inmate Chad Williams of Berwick. During a scuffle with a parish corrections officer, Williams got the deputy’s handgun and shot himself in the head.

New federal labor numbers show Louisiana continues to add jobs, as the jobless rate declines. Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates says November’s unemployment rate of 3.3% marked the sixth straight month of record lows…:
CUT 13(12) “…from there.”
Cates says construction has gained 34-hundred jobs from October 2022. Education and Health Services gained nearly 15-thousand jobs from November 2021. The Lafayette area has gained 52-hundred jobs over the year.

We are looking at a mild weekend, but artic air will arrive just in time for Christmas. State Climatologist Barry Keim says morning lows on Friday will be in the teens in north Louisiana…
cut 14 (07) “….26 in New Orleans”
Keim says there is a slight possibility for winter precipitation on Christmas eve for south Louisiana.

A Union Parish grand jury has handed down indictments against five law enforcement officers involved in the fatal arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene in 2019. Greene died shortly after he was beaten and tasered by officers following a police chase in north Louisiana. Master Trooper Kory York, who is now on administrative leave, faces the harshest charges, one count of negligent homicide and ten counts of malfeasance. The other officers face obstruction of justice and malfeasance charges. Legal analyst Tim Meche…
cut 9 (09) “…young man”

York has hired high powered criminal defense attorney Mike Small out of Alexandria. Small says federal prosecutors investigated the case for two and a half years and determined criminal charges were not warranted. Small believes a fair minded jury in Union Parish will find Trooper York not guilty of all charges.

November marked the sixth straight month of record-breaking unemployment. And this month the state set a record for non-seasonally adjusted employment–which includes temporary jobs….
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby”

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. ”
For more information go to L-A state-parks-dot-com.

Indictments were handed down Thursday against five law enforcement officers at the scene when Ronald Greene was beaten and tasered by cops before he died in May of 2019. Greene’s mother Mona Hardin remains concerned State Police continues to mistreat people of color…:
CUT 08(12) “…clean up.”
State Police Superintendent Colonel Lamar Davis says the actions by these officers are inexcusable and have no place in public safety services.

For the sixth consecutive month Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is a record low three-point-three percent. Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates says there are about 68-thousand people who are unemployed…
cut 14 (11) “….be openings”

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 plans for the project feature new construction on a 47,000-square-foot casino, renovation of the 405-room hotel, at least three new restaurants, and…:
CUT 11(11) “…and live.”
Target date for the grand opening is Christmastime 2024.

Louisiana State Parks are offering special holiday events at their facilities. State Parks director Brandon Burris says Santa is making appearances throughout the park system. Oakley House at the Audubon Historic site near St. Francisville is conducting ongoing guided tours and more…:
CUT 04(07) “…going on.”
For more info go to L-A State Parks-dot-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.”

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Louisiana continues to add jobs.  Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates says November’s unemployment rate of 3.3% marked the sixth month in a row the state has either tied or set a record low. Cate says there are ten thousand openings on the workforce commission’s web page, and the state has programs to help employers and people looking for work.

Cut 15 (08) “…in January.”

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.

A Union Parish Grand Jury indicts five LEO’s in connection with the death of Ronald Greene. The most serious charge is negligent homicide…:

CUT 01(36)      “…Thorington.”

Police in New Orleans say someone shot a 15-year-old boy while he was driving on I-10 Wednesday. The boy died at a local hospital. Police seek a white Honda Accord and ask someone to come forward with a tip that catches the guilty party.

The state has approved a deal that will mean the long-shuttered Diamond Jack’s Casino in Bossier City re-opening. Mississippi-based Foundation Gaming has been approved to purchase and renovate the property, with a $200-million budget. Foundation’s Les McMackin says they will bring something new and different to Bossier…:

CUT 12  (09)        “…into the property.”

They hope to re-open within two years, after a major rebuilding project.

Louisiana State Parks are offering special holiday events at their facilities. State Parks director Brandon Burris says Santa is making appearances throughout the park system. Oakley House at the Audubon Historic site near St. Francisville is conducting ongoing guided tours and more…:

CUT 04(07)      “…going on.”

Tomorrow there are Christmas celebrations at Fort Jessup Historic Site at and at Fort St. John Baptiste Historic Site at Natchitoches.

An update on this week’s officer-involved shooting at the St. Mary Parish courthouse. State Police identify the man killed as 34-year-old inmate Chad Williams of Berwick. During a scuffle with a parish corrections officer, Williams got the deputy’s handgun and shot himself in the head. The investigation is ongoing. Once complete it will be handed over to the parish D.A. for review.

November marked the sixth straight month of record-breaking unemployment in the state…:

CUT 02(29)      “…Golsby.”

The mother of Ronald Greene made remarks Thursday evening after indictments were handed down against five law enforcement officers who were at the scene when her son was beaten and tasered by cops before he died in May of 2019. Mona Hardin had harsh words for state leaders for allowing state police to continue their behavior and mistreatment of people of color…:

CUT 08(12)      “…clean up.”

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. The charges are Malfeasance in Office and/or Obstruction of Justice. Meche feels the charges don’t match the crime…:

CUT 09(09)      “…young man.”

A Union Parish Grand Jury indicts five law enforcement officers in connection with the 2019 death of Ronald Greene. However, no one is charged with murder or manslaughter…:

CUT 01(36)      “…Thorington.”

A Baton Rouge woman has been found guilty of the poisoning of her husband AND a boyfriend. A jury convicted Meshell Hale of killing the men in 2015 and in 2016 for insurance money. Hale’s sentencing is next week. She’s expected to get life.

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 plans for the project feature new construction on a 47,000-square-foot casino, renovation of the 405-room hotel, at least three new restaurants, and…:

CUT 11(11)      “…and live.”

Target date for the grand opening is Christmastime 2024.

New federal labor numbers show Louisiana continues to add jobs, as the jobless rate declines.  Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates says November’s unemployment rate of 3.3% marked the sixth straight month of record lows…:

CUT 13(12)      “…from there.”

Cates says jobs are being added in all corners of the state and in all parts of the economy.

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