Jason Cantrell, LaToya Cantrell's husband, has died

By Jessica Williams | Capitol News Bureau Editor​ ​ ​

Jason Cantrell dies: New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell's husband, First Gentleman Jason Cantrell, has died, her administration announced Monday morning. The cause of death was not immediately clear. Jason Cantrell, 55, leaves behind his wife and a daughter, RayAnn Cantrell. 

Custody rights: If an LGBTQ+ married couple in Louisiana has a child and divorces, only the child's biological parent receives custody. A Denham Springs woman has challenged that law, Matt Bruce reports, in a case that could affect families throughout the state. 

Jeff Landry: Attorney General Jeff Landry is the leading candidate in the Louisiana governor's race, having locked up key endorsements - including that of former President Donald Trump - and a mass of donations. But what would a Landry governorship look like? James Finn's profile of the candidate explores that question.