For the fourth year in a row Louisiana will once again have a float in January’s Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the float’s theme is “Louisiana Saturday Night,” and it will once again feature a local artist.
Cut 8 (9) “…and coming performer.”
Timothy Wayne signed with UMG Nashville earlier this year and is working on his first studio album.

Louisiana’s Fortified Roof Grant Program is facing scrutiny as it carries over millions in unspent funds due to homeowners withdrawing due to cost. Louisiana’s Insurance Commissioner, Tim Temple, says possible reasons for this could lack of awareness about the program, the complexities involved in applying for the grants, and out-of-pocket costs that the grant doesn’t cover
Cut 13 (12) “…not enough.”
The carryover of these funds could mean missed opportunities for homeowners to secure their properties against future storms.

The run of dry weather will allow for Louisiana corn producers to complete their harvest this week and yields are way up over last year when the state suffered through a historic drought. LSU AgCenter Corn and Cotton Specialist Shelly Pate Kerns says while the dry weather has helped corn producers compete their harvest, cotton producers could use some rain…
Cut 5 (11) “…fruit shed.”
South Louisiana will start to see higher rain chances tomorrow.

A Beauregard Parish student is learning the hard way that making threatening posts on social media has serious consequences. DeRidder Police Chief Craig Richard says the student posted something about an active shooter at DeRidder High School. Richard says there was no active shooter, no shots were fired, and no gun was found. The student is in custody; no word on the charges that student may be facing.