| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Accused killer released early: The man accused of gunning down his girlfriend on a service road in New Orleans East earlier this month was serving a life sentence for his role in a 1996 killing until his early release in 2021. Henry Talley Jr. was one of a number of "juvenile lifers" who got another chance thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court and District Attorney Jason Williams. Don't miss our report on how Talley went from a life-long prison sentence to the ex-con now accused of another murder. Bill targeting transgender rights killed: A bill that would ban gender-affirming health care for transgender youth was defeated in the Louisiana legislature, a rare win for opponents of similar legislation this session. The bill made it farther than it has in previous years but was stopped with some help from Governor John Bel Edwards' office. James Finn has the story. City Hall land swap deal gaining steam? Tuesday brought news that Mayor LaToya Cantrell is working on yet another deal to find a new home for City Hall. But there were some major obstacles. Only a day later, the prospects of getting an agreement ironed out with the state have improved considerably. Tyler Bridges has the story. Thank you for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Catch up on the latest news on NOLA.com. Chad | 