The United Cajun Navy are in Kentucky, to help with rescue and recovery from the horrific tornadoes early Saturday morning that destroyed hundreds of structures and killed dozens of people. Spokesman Brian Trascher says they’re setting up supply distribution sites at churches between Bowling Green and Mayfield, and they’re using search dogs and drones to try to find victims in all that rubble…:

CUT 11  (09)        “…aren’t in the game yet, y’know?”

To help, go to the United Cajun Navy Facebook page.

Congressman Garret Graves is trying to help with sky-high car insurance in Louisiana by filing a federal bill to crack down on those who stage accidents to get insurance money. Graves says one organized ring in the New Orleans area was responsible for over a hundred…:

CUT 04  (09)        “…all Louisiana drivers.”

His bill would mean stiff fines and prison time for offenders.

Louisiana has elected its first-ever female sheriff. She is Susan Hutson, who just won a runoff against 4-term incumbent Marlin Gusman in Orleans Parish. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says Hutson’s campaign pointed out Gusman’s problem running the parish prison…:

CUT 14  (12)        “…justice system.”

Both Hutson and Gusman are Democrats, but a number of Dem high-rollers backed Hutson’s campaign.

A 50-year-old Eros woman is jailed at the Ouachita Correctional Center on criminal trespass charges after being told twice to leave from the sheriff’s office parking lot Saturday afternoon. Sheriff’s spokesman, Glenn Springfield, identified the person as Sharon Whatley…:

CUT 06(12)      “…to leave.”

He says, despite her claims, the woman had no wants or warrants for her arrest.