After receiving a tip, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cites 40-year-old Caleb Hudson of Breaux Bridge for illegal possession of two venomous and restricted snakes. Adam Einck with LDWF says agents found two copperheads in plastic totes inside Hudson’s home. Einck says copperheads are on the list of restricted snakes in Louisiana and being in possession of venomous and restricted snakes can be costly.
Cut 4 (10) “…as well.”
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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 that before the President considers asking other nations to increase their production, he’d like him to take a closer look at how to do so here at home.
Cut 6 (09) ”…energy companies.”
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A class-action lawsuit against homebuilder D.R. Horton alleges the company is not building homes to properly withstand the heat and humidity in Louisiana. D. R. Horton issued a statement saying, “The health and safety of our homeowners is a top priority, and D.R. Horton is committed to superior customer service and building quality homes.” Attorney Lance Unglesby says photos prove otherwise and the homebuilder should defend their case in court and not hide it in arbitration.
Cut 11 (11) “…feel better.”
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One day before her order was set to go into effect, the U.S. Supreme Court put Baton Rouge federal Judge Shelly Dick’s order for lawmakers to give her a new congressional district map that includes two majority-Black districts on hold. The court granted a last-minute stay of her ruling without signature or explanation. The order is not a decision on the merits of the case, but the action means the one-Black-district map passed in February will be used for the 2022 elections this fall. The stay will remain in effect until justices decide on a similar Alabama lawsuit, which isn’t expected until next June.
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