Senator Bill Cassidy is working to help families with soaring flood insurance costs. The Republican, along with New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, has introduced the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act.
Cut 6 (13) “…flood insurance premiums.”
Cassidy said this is merely the first step.
Louisiana is seeing an uptick in Bird Flu, and it’s causing an increase in deaths among birds. Dr. Rusty Berry, the assistant state wildlife veterinarian at the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, says while Bird Flu activity typically increases this time of year, this year it’s different.
Cut 12 (11) “…across the state.”
Berry says if you come across a dead bird, the best thing to do is not to touch it.
The UL Lafayette Alumni Association has introduced the Comeback Scholarship to support re-entry students who left before earning their degrees. Alumni Association CEO Amy Armstrong says initially 50 scholarships were planned on being awarded, but now UL is accepting donations so that they can increase the number of awards.
The Prep Classic football title games get underway tomorrow. Among the matchups is Haynesville against South Plaquemines. South Plaquemines is in the state championship game for the first time in 15 years. Senior running back Jy’Heim Williams, who’s averaging 10 yards a carry, is looking forward to the matchup against Haynesvillle…