A number of old, broken down local bridges are getting some much-needed TLC, thanks to $270-million in federal Infrastructure law money coming Louisiana’s way. The state closed 25 dilapidated bridges last year, and shut down 31 so far this year. The detouring has been a nightmare for many. DOTD spokesman Rodney Mallett says the money will be sent to parishes to address their most urgent needs…:

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Nearly 750 Louisiana bridges are in need of repair or outright replacement.

After the President issued pardons for federal marijuana possession convictions, many ask will Louisiana Governor John Bell Edwards follow suit? He says he will consider any such pardons that reach his desk, but it’s up to lawmakers to permanently address weed convictions…:

CUT 12(12)      “…this direction.”

A man wielding a machete attacked and injured two people Sunday in New Orleans’ French Quarter. A woman was cut on her hand and a man who tried to intervene was cut on the face and arm. The suspect got away. Two weeks ago, a different man stabbed two people on Bourbon Street.

Tennessee was the much better football team on Saturday as they trounced LSU 40-13. Jeff Palermo has a recap…:

CUT 3   (30)      “…Palermo.”