The Public Affairs Research Council says Louisiana has the second highest incarceration rate in the country. PAR President Steven Procopio says a major issue in Louisiana and the rest of the country is the number of inmates who return to prison within five years after being released. He says the three-year recidivism rate for those convicted of crimes in Louisiana is 34-percent.:
CUT 08(06) “…violent crime.”
Mississippi topped the list with the most incarcerated.
A New Orleans non-profit wants to equip restaurants with solar panels so they can remain operational during power losses. Feed Second Line Founder Devin De Wulf says when New Orleans lost power for 10 days, he thought about using solar power to preserve food. He hopes it serves as a model for the state.
A few weeks ago, they installed solar panels at a mid-city restaurant.
The Great American Seafood Cookoff is in New Orleans today and Amanda Cusey of Lake Charles will try to beat out 13 other chefs from around the country to be named the Queen of American Seafood. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says she’s the executive chef at Lake Charles’s “The Villa Harlequin.”
CUT 12(09) “…and uhh and cheated.”
Opening ceremonies are at this morning at the New Orleans Convention Center
Speaking of seafood, Friday was National Oyster Day…but you can still celebrate today. State Oyster task Force Chair Mitch Jurisich says Hurricane Ida set oyster beds back, but the state is still one of the largest suppliers…:
CUT 05(08) “…biggest and the best.”