The Advocate's Top Headlines

with Matthew Albright | Assistant metro editor

Good morning. It was a big news day yesterday, so let's get you caught up on all the biggest stories. 

Reaction to Edwin Edwards' death

As news of the death of Louisiana's only four-term governor filtered through the state, many were left pondering his complicated and colorful legacy. Political leaders and famous folks from around the state reflected on that legacy Monday. 

For all the controversy around Edwards, one thing was undeniable: He could give a heckuva quote. We compiled some of his best and most famous zingers here. 

'The value of life is at an all-time low.'

After there were three different shootings in Baton Rouge on Sunday night, we started digging. We found that one of them started with a fight over a stolen bicycle and ended with the death of Earnest Johnson Jr.

We talked to Johnson's brother, who couldn't fathom the idea that his family is left grieving over something so trivial. 

"A bicycle? Like, I can't wrap my head around that. It doesn't make any sense," he said. "Like, I would buy you 100 bikes … To kill somebody over something so frivolous, I don't understand."

Politician pleads guilty to voter fraud

An Amite city councilman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor voter fraud charge. He had originally faced six felony charges.

See why a plea deal got cut, what he is accused of doing, and how it fits into larger debates over voter fraud in this story.

Thanks for reading, and have a great day!