From now on, only contractors with a residential construction or roofing license can legally perform roofing work in the State of Louisiana. Brad Hassert, the executive director of the State Licensing Board for Contractors, says the change in the law will ensure that the work is done by qualified professionals.
The Old Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge has a new exhibit. It’s called “Three Decades of Change” and it examines the tenures of nine governors who lived there from 1929 to 1962. Executive Director Sinella Aghasi (AH-guh-see) says these men guided Louisiana through some of the most challenging days in the state’s and nation’s history.
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Saints Owner Gayle Benson and Governor Landry are in New York meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to try to re-enter the competition for the 2031 Super Bowl. While hosting last year’s Super Bowl was a huge success for the city, the NFL did say there’s room for improvement, such as the availability of high-end hotel rooms. NOLA-dot-com columnist Jeff Duncan says the issue is not unique to New Orleans.
As for Benson’s team, the Saints cleaned out their lockers today. That includes defensive tackle Cam Jordan, who just wrapped up his 15th season with the Saints. Jordan says he knows he has the physical ability to continue playing if he chooses to do so.