Approximately 30,000 homeowner’s policyholders in Louisiana – of two insurance companies deemed to be insolvent – will now have coverage under SafePoint Insurance. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says this is great news for those who had policies with Access Home or State National Fire for more than three years…:

CUT 06(10)      “…until renewal.”

As policies come up for renewal, beginning in March 2022 they will be rewritten using SafePoint’s policy forms and rates.

Shreveport is a concerned as to whether there will be enough police to handle security for Mardi Gras parades coming next month. In an interview with KEEL radio, Interim Chief Wayne Smith said they will (quote) ”utilize every available option that we have and work harder with what we have.” He says they may ask partner law enforcement agencies for assistance.

The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled hospitals can fire their employees if they do not receive a COVID vaccine. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says Louisiana’s at-will employment laws give Ochsner Health or any other private employer the ability to fire a worker who refuses the COVID vaccine…:

CUT 13(10)      “…employees.”

A large group of Ochsner employees filed the lawsuit. They now must either comply or find work someplace else.

Sunday is a must-win for the New Orleans Saints, as they have to beat the Falcons AND the Rams must beat the 49ers in order for the Saints to get into the NFL playoffs. Coach Sean Payton does NOT expect Atlanta to lie down and give them the win…:

CUT 15(12)      “…for success.”