As things wind down at the State Capitol, lawmakers pass a bill to extend the state’s film & TV tax credits to 2031. Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association President Trey Burvant says the incentives are capped to cost taxpayers no more than $150-million a year, and the six-year extension gives a big boost of confidence for productions that are looking to film in Hollywood on the Bayou…:
CUT 10 (13) “…very positive.”
This is the first week on the job for new Southeastern Louisiana University president Doctor William Wainwright, whose last gig was chancellor at Northshore Technical Community College. He hopes many of the students attending high schools in the area will give SLU in Hammond a serious look when choosing a college…:
CUT 13(10) “…at Southeastern.”
Fox 8 in New Orleans reports former Louisiana Congressman and presidential advisor Cedric Richmond was spared a field sobriety test and a traffic citation after he and his son were injured in a single-vehicle crash earlier this year in the Crescent City. New Orleans Police report the incident occurred April 23rd. They also says the officer on te4h scene reports there was (quote) “no reasonable suspicion of intoxication, nor probable cause to conduct tests for impairment” and a citation was at the officer’s discretion.
Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville takes a big step in making their facility accessible for disabled persons, by offering an all-terrain wheelchair to visitors. Lt. Governor Bill Nungesser, who heads up state parks, says it’s part of the state’s mission to create more accessibility options for visitors…:
CUT 07(13) “…special needs.”
Call ahead to reserve the chair, at least 48 hours in advance.