A class-action lawsuit against homebuilder D.R. Horton alleges the company is not building homes to properly withstand the heat and humidity of Louisiana. Attorney Lance Unglesby says after receiving calls from several homeowners they had experts inspect the homes and they found high humidity levels…:

CUT 09(09)      “…grow mold.”

Horton attorney James Brown says their homes are continuously inspected and meet all state building codes…:

CUT 10(09)      “…warranty act.”

The U.S. Supreme Court today put on hold a lower court ruling that Louisiana must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections to increase Black voting power. The high court’s ruling effectively ensures the Republican-drawn map from last February will remain in place for the 2022 elections.

Dozens of leaders within the oil and gas industry have signed off on a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to visit domestic energy facilities prior to a scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia next month. Tommy Faucheux, president of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association says he understands the White House’s commitment to reducing fossil fuel emissions, but he believes that can be done while meeting U.S. energy needs…:

CUT 07(11)      “…one or the other.”

Acting on a tip, state Wildlife & Fisheries agents bust a Breaux Bridge man found to be in possession of two deadly copperhead snakes. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says agents found them inside 40-year-old Caleb Hudson’s home, in plastic totes…:

CUT 03(05)      “…his possession.”

The snakes were taken to two Louisiana zoos.