Today is Veteran’s Day; a day to honor those who’ve served in our military and have lived to tell the tale. How to do that? Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says simply post something from the heart on your social media, or another way is a memorium; available through the Secretary of State website…:
CUT 07 (07) “…lapel pin.”
He says another way is exercise your right to vote this Saturday. Polls open and 7 and close at 8.
Governor Edwards dedicated the Never Forget Garden today. The garden is right next to the State Capitol grounds. The Governor says the garden includes the Louisiana Gold Star Families Memorial that was dedicated in 2018 and the Minute Men Monument; honoring fallen members of the Louisiana National Guard that was placed in 2019…:
CUT 10 (10) “…our freedoms.”
Cops in Shreveport are seeking a juvenile suspect for the shooting that took place last Friday at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds. He’s identified as 17-year-old Donald Ray Jackson and is from Bossier City. SPD says a cash reward is offered for information that helps nab Jackson, and you should consider him dangerous. Once caught, he’ll face attempted murder charges.
The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and LSU are teaming to survey the commercial seafood industry and the economic impacts suffered over these past two hurricane seasons. LDWF administrator Jason Froeba says participants will be asked, foremost, were losses over the two years large or small..?
CUT 04(09) “…across very well.”
They hope to get useful data from seafood producers, harvesters, dealers and charter boat operators.