Fortified roofs were the main focus of last week’s annual Louisiana Department of Insurance conference. In the past the state had grant programs, in which homeowners entered a lottery to be selected for a discounted fortified roof. Those are none of those right now. But Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says thanks to lawmakers in this past legislative session, homeowners can receive a higher tax deduction if they pay for fortified roof…
Cut 5 (07) “…now ten-thousand dollars.”
Firefighters hope to have wildlife burning in the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area in Natchitoches Parish contained by the end of the week. Kisatchie National Forest spokesperson Jim Caldwell says the they’ve seen their share of wildfires there, but this one’s a difficult battle because of the terrain…
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A strong effort is ongoing to get the “Little Cajun Saint,” Charlene Richard canonized as a Saint. Colleen Crain has the story…
Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”
The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of one of its own yesterday. CPSO says 22 year old Deputy Drakel Carter was arrested after a physical altercation involving the deputy on Saturday. Carter is charged with malfeasance in office and simple battery. He’s been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by State Police.