State Police announces its 96th Cadet Class will begin at the LSP Training Academy this Sunday..:
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

The Restore Louisiana Task Force has approved the plan recommended by Governor John Bel Edwards that would expand the number of flood victims eligible for aid. Pat Forbes, executive director of the Office of Community Development, says this means all homeowners now qualify for assistance..:
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The first step toward getting access to an award is filling out the survey online at Restore.la.gov.

Amid claims a concrete barrier on I-12 worsened flooding last year, the state department of transportation will redesign the walls on new construction projects. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says they are adding openings which won’t compromise the integrity of the barriers…:
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He says three projects featuring the new design are currently underway.

One man is in custody and State Police is looking for two others accused of taking part in manipulating a casino “craps” game at a Baton Rouge casino. Staff told LSP about a group of men who they say fraudulently won nearly $56,000 playing “craps” by a method known as “dice sliding.” One man was charged with theft and the other two remain at large.