Voters will have a chance in November to decide whether two-term governors can still seek to reprise their roles after sitting out four years. Joe Gallinaro reports.
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A Hammond police officer finds himself on the other side of the law. The unidentified officer was arrested on allegations involving cockfighting activities, with charges ranging from misusing state computer systems to retaliating against a witness. The officer has been placed on administrative leave.
Governor Landry signed a bill today that adds an additional 50-million dollars to the state’s fortified roof program. At a news conference, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says they will be distributing more grants this summer, and a lottery to receive a grant of up to ten-thousand dollars will begin next week.
The Fortified Roof Program has been around since 2023 and since that time 49-hundred homeowners have used the grant program to install fortified roofs.
At the SEC Spring Meetings, LSU Coach Lane Kiffin made his first public comments since adding former head coach Ed Orgeron to his coaching staff.
Kiffin also says quarterback Sam Leavitt’s rehab from a foot injury continues to go well. He’s running at 21 miles per hour.