The U.S. House passed a bill Tuesday to overhaul the National Flood Insurance Program, allowing it to operate another five years and to update flood mapping requirements. Richland Parish Representative Ralph Abraham says the proposal will hurt economic growth in Louisiana, since many residents and business owners alike are in flood prone areas…:
Cut 4 (08) “to happen”

A Baton Rouge man who has been behind bars almost a decade had his conviction overturned, and is now a free man. A judge said there was evidence in the case of 65-year-old Wilbert Jones which could have exonerated him. The group the Innocence Project has worked for 15 years to free Jones. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says prosecutors approach these type of cases without much merit and Jones is fortunate to be released after so long…:
Cut 7 (09) “justice system”

Many people will travel to visit with friends and family this holiday season but TSA reminds those flying out of Baton Rouge or New Orleans that any electronic larger than a cellphone must be taken out of a carry-on when going through security. TSA Spokesperson Sari Koshetz says this will create a more efficient screening through security and allow passengers to get on their planes quicker…
Cut 10 (10) “through again”

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser wants people to think of Louisiana as a great golf destination. His office is promoting the 15 courses dubbed the Audubon Golf Trail, and bragging about the mild climate we have here in Sportsman’s Paradise…:
Cut 12 (10) “in Louisiana”
To learn more about The Audubon Golf Trail visit LouisianaTravel.com.