| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Special hearings designed to protect victims in domestic violence cases aren't used in New Orleans court nearly as much as they are in Jefferson Parish, according to a new report from the city. But court officials in Orleans Parish have objected to the comparison, saying there are policy differences that make it unfair, while the district attorney's office has its own argument for how the system fails to serve justice in such cases. Jillian Kramer has the story. For eight years, Louisiana has led the Deep South on climate matters, with Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards leading efforts to end carbon emissions and grow clean energy. But that will likely change under Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry, who has signaled in public comments and with a major cabinet appointment that he will likely take a different approach. James Finn has this details. The man shot to death by a 16-year-old in St. Rose Tuesday was at the boy's home to help his family fix a broken generator. Michelle Hunter spoke to the mother of the victim and has this report. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 