A distinct racial tension is threading through many Louisiana House debates this legislative session, becoming a more prominent undercurrent in the chamber on issues ranging from education and voting to crime and policing.
Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office reported handling several emergency calls on Ava Lane, where several travel trailers were overturned from the storm. Trees and power lines were also down in some areas.
BATON ROUGE — This morning, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on the death of former Gov. Charles Elson “Buddy” Roemer III who served as Louisiana’s 52nd governor from 1988-1992.