LSU coach offers words of support for Sha'Carri Richardson; plus, 5 things to do over the long weekend

The Advocate's Top Headlines

with Jennifer Wadsworth | Assistant metro editor

As we slide into the long weekend, let's take a look at some of the latest headlines.

'We know how promising her future is'

LSU's track and field coach offered words of encouragement for alumna Sha'Carri Richardson after hearing she wouldn't get to compete in the Olympic 100-meter dash because of testing positive for cannabis.

"We will miss her representing Team USA and LSU on the Olympic stage this July in the 100 meters," Dennis Shaver said, "but we know how promising her future is."

Read the rest of his statement here.

'Awful but lawful'

According to a detective, that's how the former Louisiana State Police head described the actions of troopers who beat Ronald Greene during a traffic stop that ended with his death.

In their latest story, reporters John Simerman and Lea Skene describe the detective's alarming account of LSP's response to the 2019 in-custody death.

A film, a festival, aerobics and a patriotic run

The long Fourth of July weekend is overflowing with fun, from fireworks and parades to live music at more places than we can count.

We've curated a list of five things to do in the next few days.

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