After a ransomware attack brought most of the state government to a halt on Monday the Department of Motor Vehicles is expected to open at noon today. The attack forced the shutdown of state agency websites as well as email and internet access. Division of Administration spokesperson Jacques Berry says a similar attack took place over the summer with some of the state’s school systems.
No personal data has been leaked as a result of the attack.
Louisiana sees its first vaping related death. Assistant state health officer Doctor Joseph Kanter says the identity of the deceased has not been released due to privacy laws. Kanter says there is still much mystery surrounding vaping and what is causing the lung injuries to happen.
The Governor’s race is over, and Louisiana’s politicos turn their attention to the 2020 races.
Drew Brees is venturing into yet another new business enterprise. According to The Advocate the Quarterback is the co-owner of Surge Entertainment Center in Lafayette set to open this Saturday. The Center will feature a trampoline park, bowling lanes, karaoke room, golf simulator, batting cages and a restaurant. This is not his first business venture, he’s the co-owner of a restaurant and owns several franchises and is an investor in Waitr.