The Louisiana Oyster Task Force says the $2.5 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project will wipe out the state’s seafood industry…:

CUT 01(33)      “…Thorington.”

A Baton Rouge man is under arrest, after violating a restraining order to set his ex-girlfriend’s home on fire. Firefighters say the home’s doorbell camera caught 30-year-old Christian King in the act of dousing the home with gas and setting it alight. He’s been charged with simple arson, violation of protective orders, and simple criminal damage to property.

The head of the Louisiana Republican Party advises Congressman Garret Graves to stay out of the race for Governor this fall. On the party’s Facebook page LAGOP chairman Louis Gurvich lays out a case for why Graves is a greater asset to Louisiana in D.C. Political analyst Roy Fletcher says Graves doubtlessly has also considered these points, and also his own ability to raise needed campaign cash…:

CUT 07(11)      “…into consideration.”

Graves is keeping mum for now.

State Police are investigating a two-vehicle wreck on Interstate 49 last night in St. Landry Parish that killed an unlicensed 17-year-old driver. Trooper Thomas Gossen says Jaquanta Jason of Washington was speeding and not wearing a seatbelt; something they see all too often…:

CUT 10(09)      “…as well.”