As the Fed raises interest rates a quarter-point, what effect will that have on Louisiana homebuyers? Kevin Gallagher has more…:

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Former Caddo Parish Commissioner Lynn Cawthorne is sentenced to almost four years in prison along with his sister Belena Turner in a scheme to defraud the USDA of funds for a Summer Feeding Service Program. Cawthorne also pled guilty to false tax claims in a separate indictment.

Renee Amar, Executive Director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association says her members are very opposed to the possibility of the I-10 bridge in Lake Charles being funded by tolls. She believes the administration needs to put the Calcasieu Bridge on the front burner and rethink how they will spend federal infrastructure funds.

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The most recent estimate for the project is $600 to $800 million.

LSU wants to set itself apart by becoming a leader in cybersecurity. Provost Matt Lee says the university is ready for the challenge and believes business and industry leaders will flock to graduates of this unique combination of cyber security and defense studies.

Cut 11 (09)  “…academic endeavors.”  

This is uncharted territory for LSU, as there isn’t another program like this in the country.