A new legislative session is now underway. Governor Landry is addressing a joint session of lawmakers to kick off the session. Among the bills lawmakers will consider is one from River Ridge Republican Senator Kirk Talbot, who’s seeking to make fortified roofs mandatory on all new construction homes. As filed, Senate Bill 147 applies statewide, but Talbot plans on narrowing that down.
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Uptown New Orleans has been dealing with a series of water main breaks in recent months. The latest happened overnight, when a 48-inch main ruptured. Councilwoman Aimee McCarron visited a woman who lives at the intersection of where it happened.
A boil water advisory has been issued for much of the East Bank, including the French Quarter and the Central Business District.
Plastic crows are the latest instrument used in the effort to smuggle drugs and tobacco into the Federal Prison in Grant Parish. Joe Gallinaro has the story…
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The Saints are getting some much-needed help in the backfield, landing free agent running back Travis Etienne. The Jennings native will be moving closer to home after spending his first four seasons with the Jaguars. Speaking of homecomings, former Saints linebacker Demario Davis is signing with the Jets, marking his third stint with the team.