Governor John Bel Edwards’ recommendations to expand the homeowner assistance program won the approval of the Restore Louisiana Task Foce. Office of Community Development Executive Director Pat Forbes says this means some recipients will qualify for larger financial awards.
Cut 10 (07) “get rebuilt”
The changes were approved without objection.
Louisiana State Police begins its 96th cadet class at the training academy this Sunday. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says this class was chosen after completing an extensive hiring and recruitment process.
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After graduating, the new troopers will participate in a 10 to 14 week field training program.
No more confederate monuments are coming down in New Orleans, according to Mayor Mitch Landrieu. But he says taking down four confederate era statues was the right thing to do. He adds the recent violence in Charlottesville proves how important it was to have security during their removal.
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The Powerball jackpot has reached a whopping $535 million. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison reminds players to get their tickets by 9 pm Saturday for their chance to win.
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This is the fifth largest jackpot in Powerball history.