Louisiana is receiving $40 million in federal grant funding for flood mitigation. It’s part of the “Swift Current” initiative that’s funded by President Biden’s Infrastructure law that’s allocating $60 million to four states impacted by Hurricane Ida. FEMA spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says the goal of the program is to help homeowners get protection for their structures…:
CUT 10(07) “…come through.”
The bill that would ban public release of a person’s booking mug shots wins passage in the House. The sponsor, Democrat Representative Royce Duplessis says once folks see your mug shot in a public forum, they presume you are guilty. Bossier City Republican Raymond Crews worries the bill will have a negative effect on public safety…:”
CUT 04(10) “…recognize their person.”
The bill passes by a 75-21 vote and moves over to the Senate.
5th District Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow says she’ll do everything she can to keep the Veterans Administration from closing the VA Hospital in Pineville. Letlow says she’s been in touch with VA Secretary Denis McDonough and the dialog has been encouraging…:
CUT 07(06) “…America’s heroes.”
A VA report suggests relocating some VA services to a new outpatient clinic in the vicinity of Alexandria would be wiser than investing the million needed to renovate the 70+ year old structure.
St. John Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre says he stands behind his deputy in the serious shooting of a passenger in a car that crashed Sunday near LaPlace. Tregre says he believes (quote) “the officer’s actions were justified and I stand by him and with him on his actions.” Body cam footage reportedly shows that Jacoby Williams did raise a gun at the officer before he was shot.
Grambling State’s new head volleyball coach, Chelsey Lucas, has cut her entire 19-person team. So far she has not said why, but a GSU spokesman says the university stands by her call.