Though Hurricane Ian missed Louisiana and ravaged Florida instead, Bayou State homeowners will not be spared a financial impact. Jeff Albright is with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana. He says this will likely be the most costly storm to ever hit Florida, and it will ripple westward across other hurricane-prone states…:
Cut 4 (12) “…and higher premiums.”

The long-shuttered Diamond Jack’s Casino in Bossier City looks to be on the road to reopening. State Gaming Control Board chairman Ronnie Johns says, if all is approved at the Board’s December meeting, a new owner – based in Mississippi – will make a huge investment in getting the doors back open…:
Cut 10 (09) “…land-based casino.”
Diamond Jack’s has been closed since early 2020 amid the impacts of the pandemic on business.

It’s been a month since his daughter was murdered in Baton Rouge, Paul Rice – the father of LSU student Allie Rice – spoke with Jim Engster on “Talk Louisiana”…:
Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”