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1867: Louisiana adopts new constitution
On this day in 1867, The Louisiana Constitutional Convention drafted a new constitution, the first in the state’s history to include a bill of rights.
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4mRJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
“Breaking Bad” actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died Monday in Brownsville, Texas. Mitte, 34, was born in Jackson and was known for his role as Walter White Jr. on the acclaimed AMC show. He drew from his own experience living with cerebral palsy to bring authenticity to the role.
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