Alexandria is recovering today as one of many communities impacted by a deadly series of twisters that cut through the state. Mayor Jeff Hall says schools, churches, and homes across the western side of the city have been severely damaged, and the Johnny Downs Sports Complex saw extensive damage.
Cut 14 (08) “…out and rebuild.”
Hall says about a thousand homes were without electricity during the peak of a power outage.
Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt takes over as the Senate Republican Caucus Chair in the upcoming session as the GOP enters the session with a supermajority in the Upper Chamber. The fall elections brought an end to a Governor Edwards friendly Senate and Hewitt is optimistic the chamber can pass a more conservative agenda.
Erath Rep. Blake Miguez was named House GOP Caucus Chair.
Move over Peyton Manning, Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is the NFL’s career touchdown passing king. Brees surpassed Manning’s mark of 539 TD passes and actually ran the record up to 541 in last night’s blowout win over the Colts. The 40-year-old appreciates what football has given to him…
Brees threw for over 300 yards and four TDs last night, and even broke the single game record for passing accuracy.
DOTD lays out plans for increased safety measures at a ceremony honoring Johnny Cole, an employee killed on the job when he was struck by an 18-wheeler this summer. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they will implement a spotter for two-person crews.