A bill that addresses hazing on college campuses passed both houses. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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The House unanimously approved the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act, co-authored by Congressmen Garret Graves. The bill enables local governments and co-ops to secure loans for disaster recovery while awaiting FEMA reimbursement…
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Café du Monde on Decatur in the French Quarter closed unexpectedly Friday. In a Facebook post, they cited a maintenance issue. WWL reported police officers and fire crews cordoned off the area due to structural concerns at the French Market. Structural engineering crews reportedly found support pillars that appeared to be split in the attic, and wooden rafter beams that appeared to be split or separated. Café Du Monde’s Facebook post says that it would be closed for the rest of the day and hope to reopen Saturday.
High school playoffs continue in the Superdome and for the first time since 1987, the Archbishop Shaw Eagles are state champions. Shaw outlasted ED White 28-25 to become the Division II Select champions. Ruston is looking to defend its Division one non-select state championship when it faces Central. Bearcats Coach Jerrod Baugh says starting quarterback Josh Brantley is playing at a high level…