No more confederate statues will come down in New Orleans, according to Mayor Mitch Landrieu. Landrieu says taking down the statues of Robert E. Lee, P.G.T. Beauregard, and Jefferson Davis were the right thing to do but removing Andrew Jackson is a step too far.
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Landrieu says the Andrew Jackson statue was put in place for all the right reasons.
The state department of transportation has redesigned the concrete walls on new interstate projects. Secretary Shawn Wilson says two inch tall openings will be put in the walls every so many feet to allow water to flow though. Three projects currently underway will feature the new design.
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The homeowner assistance program for flood victims has been expanded by the Restore Louisiana Task Force. Office of Community Development executive director Pat Forbes says this means all homeowners impacted by the flood now qualify for assistance.
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Members of the board approved the changes recommended by Governor John Bel Edwards without objection.
The 96th Louisiana State Police Cadet Class begins the Training Academy this Sunday. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says 36 men and women will begin a 20 week intensive training regime.
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After graduating, the new troopers will complete a 10 to 14 week field training program.