The Governor officially dedicated the Never Forget Garden at Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the State Capitol this morning. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Joey Strickland says the dedication also coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The ceremony was moved to the Capitol Park Museum due to the inclement weather.
Another way to honor a vet this year is to cast your ballot Saturday. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says you can also display your appreciation for our military with their Honor Vets Vote Program by visiting sos.la.gov/honorvets.
Polls open Saturday morning at 8 and close at 8 pm.
The state’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and LSU are developing a survey to try and learn the true economic impact to Louisiana’s commercial seafood industry from the last two years of hurricanes. More from Dave Brannen.
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