Though the federal Department of Transportation has awarded a $20 million grant to develop a passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Congressman Garret Graves feels the money should go towards more immediate needs. On WBRP this week, Graves says Baton Rouge needs another bridge over the Mississippi — a project that’s moving at a snail’s pace…:
CUT 4 (06) “that’s ridiculous”
Graves says spending money on a train is less pressing than enabling east-west traffic to move more quickly through Baton Rouge.

The state has distributed $28 million in homeowner assistance to thousands affected by the pandemic and there’s more to go around if you’re behind on your mortgage. Desiree Honore Thomas with the Division of Administration says it’s easy to apply and there are plenty of checks and balances to prevent fraud…:
Cut 9 (11) “mortgages services”
For more information visit LAcovidhousing.com.

One of the top 10 streaming shows on Netflix this week is the story of a young man from Baton Rouge who admitted to killing his father when he was 17 in 2019. “I Just Killed My Dad” dives into the home life of Anthony Templet and highlights years of child abuse by his father. Jarrett Ambeau, the Attorney for Templet, says his client has received a ton of support and compassion from viewers…:
Cut 12 (07) “people care”
Templet was offered a plea deal for manslaughter, avoided jail time, and was given five years of supervised probation.

With today’s check on gas prices, AAA reports Louisiana’s statewide average is now $3.61 — down 2 cents overnight and 61 cents less than the same time last month, but still about 80 cents up from a year ago.