The Legislative Auditor says there’s some problems with child care standards in Louisiana. Auditor Krista Baker-Hernandez says the state lacks many of the nationally recognized regulations. She says the Department Education also lacked effective processes for investigating improprieties in caregiving.
LDE says they are taking steps to implement new policy.
It’s unknown when the Sunshine Bridge in Donaldsonville will re-open, after sustaining damage on Friday. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says several vital components of the bridge are in need of repair, so they can NOT even use a portion of the bridge for traffic, while repairs are being made…
About 25-thousand travelers use the bridge daily.
LSU will have to pay a 100-thousand dollar fine for fans rushing the field after the Georgia game…
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double murder in Marksville over the weekend. Jimmy McGlory is suspected to have shot two other men outside of Borrel’s Lounge around 1AM Sunday.