St. George is set to become the newest city in Louisiana following a vote that sees the area break away from Baton Rouge. St. George spokesperson Drew Murrell says upon incorporation, the city surpasses Lake Charles as the fifth largest city in the state.
The population shift now means Shreveport overtakes Baton Rouge as the second-largest city in Louisiana.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone’s rise from unknown to GOP standard-bearer has come as a surprise as many analysts underrated Rispone’s straight forward branding as a President Trump-loving businessman. The President and Vice President visited Louisiana the week before the election. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says the last-minute blitz was effective, and a sign of a changing local political climate.
Rescue operations are still underway at the partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, but officials are increasingly concerned the incoming rainy weather could make the site even more unstable. The structure has two cranes attached, one of which is visibly damaged and could come down at any moment and New Orleans Fire Chief McConnell has bad news about the other…
Cut 12 (08) “…crane”
The collapse occurred on Canal Street and Conti, and forced the evacuation of nearby businesses including the Saenger Theatre, which was hosting the Broadway musical Wicked.
The US Department of Education awards Louisiana $115 million in grants. A total of five grants will help support students and teachers over several years. A $100 million literacy grant accoutns for a large chunk of the funds. Superintendent of Education John White says the state aims to serve 600 high-need schools and early education providers by the end of the grant period.
Cut 14 (10) “…a college level.”