The State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Hammond Fire Department have reopened seven closed cases and made nine arrest. Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says calls to their tip line helped and a notable case, the Christmas Eve Walmart fire, calls, and widespread media coverage…
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The suspect confessed he started the fire as a distraction to steal merchandise.
According to WalletHub Louisiana is the second least financially literate state in the country. WalletHub Analyst Jill Gonzales says making an impact in education would be a step towards increasing basic concepts in money management for all ages.”
Louisiana ranked 18th in high school financial literacy scores.
Shipbuilding giant Edison Chouest is constructing a 260-foot-long vessel to support offshore wind turbines. The vessel is being built at the LaShip shipyard in Houma and it’s called E-C-O Edison. LaShip General Manager Wally Naquin says it’s involved 275-thousand work hours and has another year to go…
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E-C-O Edison will house 60 workers who will temporarily live on the vessel for maintenance.
The LSU women’s basketball team will celebrate and honor its 2023 national championship this evening with a parade and a celebration inside the PMAC. LSU Chief Brand Officer Cody Worsham says everyone is invited to attend this great celebration.