The parent company that owns Burger King says it’s buying Louisiana-based Popeyes for $1.8 billion dollars. Restaurant Brands has been taking over well-known fast-food chains they feel would do well expanding, and the purchase of Popeyes seems to fit that trend. The chicken chain has more than 2,600 locations globally.

One of the major issues Louisianians harp on is the condition of the state’s roads and bridges, and the severe traffic problems. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says they need an extra $700 million dollars and simply raising the gas tax a few pennies wouldn’t be enough. He says for every penny on the gas tax, DOTD gets about $30 million:
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Wilson says he is confident there will be a bill proposed in the regular session that looks at ways to increase funding for the state’s transportation needs.

A 30-day ban on crabbing is in effect throughout the state, so what does this mean for Louisiana’s seafood industry? Chalin Delaune (Shal-in Duh-lawn) with the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board says there’s always been a closed season, but it’s typically just for two weeks while deserted traps are removed from the waters. He hopes this longer closure will revitalize Louisianans’ love for blue crabs…:
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He says the blue crab population needs a boost and this ban should help.

The Baton Rouge Police Department recognized the woman who assisted one of their officers during an altercation with a criminal. 56-year-old Vickie Williams-Tillman jumped on the suspect, 28-year-old Thomas Bennett, because she knew Officer Billy Amie needed help…:
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Amie said he’s very thankful for his hero’s help. The suspect involved faces a host of charges.