Critics say President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program is a waste of money and a vote grab. Supporters say it provides needed relief. Marsanne Golsby has one young family’s perspective.
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby.”
Shreveport police are investigating an officer-involved shooting after the suspect yielded a machete. It happened last night around 8:30. After a lengthy negotiation the suspect did put the weapon down but later picked it back up and charged at officers. The suspect was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
The state’s Gaming Control Board says so far sports betting has brought in about $16 and a half million in state revenue this year. Earlier estimates were $30 million for the year, but Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says those estimates will be revised because football season is just around the corner.
Cut 9 (10) “…we move forward.”
Saturday is the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Laura, and Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter says his outlook has improved greatly from a year ago now that federal supplemental disaster aid has been allocated. Hunter says tomorrow he will spend time with his family and reflect on how the city has recovered so far.