Barksdale Air Force Base played a significant role in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago today. It was there where President George W. Bush recorded his address to the nation early that afternoon. Commander Chris Cain says Barksdale embraces the role it played that terrible day.
Cut 8 (12) “…the American people.”
Louisiana child care providers say rising costs and staffing shortages are putting increasing pressure on their ability to stay open and serve families. A new poll from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children found more than 600 early childhood education providers are absorbing higher costs, but Chief of Research and Policy Heather Cope says that’s not sustainable long term.
There’s been a major break in the case of two missing south Louisiana women. West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Brian Spillman says his deputies along with other agencies have begun searching a rural residential piece of property that belongs to 43-year-old Thomas Morris, who was arrested in July on an unrelated kidnapping case.
Cut 28 (10) “…including human remains.”
If you’re planning on schlepping to the OMV Monday, save yourself the trip – all offices statewide will be closed. Over the weekend, the office will be installing new systems to handle driver’s license and reinstatement transactions. OMV Commissioner Keith Neal says those who had booked appointments for Monday already know not to show up.
Cut 3 (08) “…and to reschedule.”
The OMV’s website and L-A Wallet will be inaccessible starting tomorrow.