The U.S. Justice Department formally announces its investigation of the Louisiana State Police over numerous roadside beatings in recent years – mostly of Black men. Ronald Greene died during such an encounter with troopers. DOJ Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke says they are asking for the public to share what they know about these type incidents…:
CUT 12(08) “…the department.”
She says they have also received full cooperation from the LSP and Governor John Bel Edwards.
The legislative session that ended Monday was good to higher education. State Higher Ed Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says a 12-percent funding increase will help to do a lot. She says there’s also million for a financial aid program for adult learners…:
CUT 04(09) “…real difference.”
That program is named for former Governor Mike Foster.
A recent AAA survey done in Florida shows a large number of respondents said the cost of gas would deter them from evacuating for a hurricane. Here in Louisiana, gas is at $4.50 a gallon and climbing. Louisiana AAA’s Don Redman says evacuating will cost an average family of four about $1000, and you need to do whatever is necessary to be prepared for that…:
CUT 09(11) “….to evacuate.”
Redman says gas prices will get worse before they get better.
Congratulations to Lake Charles Chef Amanda Cusey, who won the 15th annual Louisiana Seafood Cookoff this week in Lafayette. She’s Top Chef at Villa Harlequin in L.C. and says she entered just to have some fun…:
CUT 13(09) “…number one.”
He winning dish was a pan-seared red drum over tomato polenta with crawfish cream sauce.