Today Governor John Bel Edwards will meet with FEMA Administrator Brock Long in Louisiana to discuss the state’s ongoing recovery from the 2016 floods. Governor’s Office spokesman Richard Carbo says Long already has a great relationship with the administration…:
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During the meeting, Edwards, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and state officials will discuss the state’s preparations for potential flooding in the New Orleans area.

Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody has no plans to bring back a bill seeking to protect Confederate monuments as the controversial statues are coming down across the South. He feels we should respect the views of others:
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There are Confederate monuments located in Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandria and Tallulah, but there are no plans to take them down.

The state Department of Education has been awarded a 20-million dollar federal grant to improve struggling schools. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The Shreveport Police Department says all suspects wanted in the rape case involving the rapper Mystikal are now in custody. His real name is Michael Tyler, 46 of Prairieville. He and another man are charged with one count of first degree rape stemming from the October 2016 incident. Tenichia Wafford surrendered yesterday on a one count of accessory after the fact to first degree rape charge.