18-year-old La. Tech student Mason Andrews is on his way to becoming the youngest pilot to ever circumnavigate the globe. The young man left Monroe airport on Sunday for the trip which should take 30 to 40 days. Aviation Department Head Jordan Lyons says it’ll be a taxing trip that will push Andrews physical tolerance.
Southeast Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise is set to seek his 6th term in office as representative of Louisiana’s 1st district. Democrat Lee Ann Dugas of Kenner, who’s running against the Congressman, says she’s concerned about positions Scalise has adopted, such as support for the trade dispute with China. The disabled Gulf War Vet, who’s run for the seat three times before, says she would stand up to the President’s push for more tariffs.
The Tiger Truck Stop on I-10 in Iberville has a new cast of animals after their famous, or infamous tiger passed away in October. Michael Farrar…
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The final tab for the three special sessions this year is in, clocking at 1.5 million dollars. That’s due to the 42,921 dollars per day that the additional House and Senate gatherings cost taxpayers. 60 percent of the cost came from mileage reimbursements to legislators, as well as per-day pay for the lawmakers. The special sessions, called by the governor to address the fiscal cliff, ran for 36 days this year.