BATON ROUGE, La.—Two staffers in Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office have tested positive for the coronavirus. The announcement Friday from Edwards’ office says both are at home, in isolation, in accordance with state and federal health guidelines. The release gave no details on their condition of the staffers. It says both had been vaccinated…
Vaccinated Staffers in Louisiana Gov. Edwards Office Test Positive for COVID-19
Louisiana Auxiliary Deputy, 82, Killed Working at Crash Site
SHREVEPORT, La.—An 82-year-old auxiliary sheriff’s deputy died Friday in Louisiana when his parked patrol vehicle was struck from behind by a car as the deputy diverted traffic near the earlier crash of two trucks on an interstate, authorities said. Caddo Parish auxiliary deputy Lonnie Thacker Sr., 82, was on Interstate 49 diverting traffic from the…
Louisiana Senate Fails to Override Governor’s Veto of Permitless Concealed Carry Bill
The Louisiana Legislature on Wednesday ended its first-ever veto session failing to override any vetos by Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards, including a bill that would have nixed the current permit and training requirements for carrying a concealed handgun. A Republican-led effort in the Louisiana Senate on Tuesday failed to override Democrat Gov. John Bel…
Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards Dies at 93
Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards died on Monday at age 93, according to a statement from current Governor John Bel Edwards. “Edwin was a larger-than-life figure known for his wit and charm, but he will be equally remembered for being a compassionate leader who cared for the plight of all Louisianans,” the statement said. Edwards,…
Louisiana Officer Fatally Shot, Suspect Hurt and in Custody
July 10, 2021
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DOYLINE, La.—An officer died after being met with gunfire while responding to a disturbance call at a home in a small village in northwestern Louisiana, officials said. William Earl Collins Jr. was fatally shot while responding to the home in Doyline, and died just before 8 p.m. Friday, Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker told a…
Stirring the Pot With Frank Brigtsen
One of New Orleans’ most beloved chefs, Frank Brigtsen is recognized for revitalizing Creole Acadian cooking at his namesake restaurant Brigtsen’s, now celebrating 35 years. Located in a Victorian cottage on a quiet street in the city’s uptown Riverbend neighborhood, Brigtsen’s Restaurant pays tribute to traditional Louisiana cooking and local ingredients, with dishes such as…
12-Year-Old Boy Defending Mother Fatally Shoots Armed Home Intruder
A 12-year-old boy in Louisiana fatally shot an armed home intruder who was threatening the boy’s mother, according to the local sheriff’s office. East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeffery Travis said in a statement that his office received a report of a shooting at 5807 Winchester Lane, east of Clinton, around 7:21 a.m. on June 30. A person forced entry into the…
Louisiana Governor Vetoes Gun Law, Retains Concealed Carry Permit Requirement
June 26, 2021
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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have nixed the permit requirement for carrying a concealed handgun. The governor, a Democrat, said he’s a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and an “enthusiastic outdoorsman and hunter,” but he can’t support permitless concealed carry. “I simply cannot support carrying a concealed carry…
Louisiana Governor Vetos Gun Law, Retains Concealed Carry Permit Requirement
June 26, 2021
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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edward vetoed a bill passed by the bipartisan state lawmakers that would have nixed the permit requirement for carrying a concealed handgun. The governor, a Democrat, said he’s a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and an “enthusiastic outdoorsman and hunter,” but he can’t support permitless concealed carry. “I simply cannot…
Louisiana Governor Signs Bill Ending $300 Federal Unemployment Boost
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) signed a bill on June 16 which provided for the early termination of the $300 unemployment payments from the federal government. The new law raises the state’s maximum weekly unemployment benefit but only goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, if Edwards ends the state’s participation in the federal enhanced unemployment…
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