Several Louisiana legislators have received postcards with graphic images of a lynching. The postcard has a image of two people hanging from a noose with the words “Thank You.” Republican State Representative Mike Bayham of Chalmette says the postcard has the Department of Homeland Security’s mailing address with Secretary Kristi Noem’s name.
Cut 8 (10) “…federal authorities.”
Bayham says the F-B-I is now investigating.
Another death from a deadly flesh-eating bacteria has been reported in Louisiana. Health officials warning that infections from Vibrio vulnificus, are now up to 26 cases in Louisiana this year. In all six, six cases have been fatal. Typically Louisiana sees only one death per year related to this flesh eating bacteria.
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The Washington Post is reporting that the White House is planning to deploy up to a thousand National Guard troops to various cities throughout Louisiana. Governor Landry supports the idea. But Democratic Congressman Troy Carter, who represents New Orleans, says Landry and State Police have already implemented an alternative to the National Guard that has proven to lower crime in New Orleans – with Troop NOLA.
Cut 15 (11) “…making a difference.”
The Office of Louisiana Highway Construction has set an ambitious goal of fixing 62 small bridges in rural areas of Louisiana by end of next year. Director Archie Chaisson says it typically takes two years for DOTD to repair a bridge, but the state legislature gave the his office the ability to cut through the red tape faster so it can get the job done.
The legislature used 100-million dollars from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to pay for the bridge replacement program.