This may come as no surprise, but Louisiana is the most overpriced of states for cost of flood insurance. An independent study by First Street made the conclusion. District 6 Congressman Garret Graves says he’s seen some premiums go from $560 annually to $8,000. He says attempts to jack up flood insurance were attempted under Presidents Obama and Trump…:

CUT 13(08)      “…they’ve refused.”

The movie Lifemark is being released nationwide in theaters this weekend. It tells the story of Metairie native David Scotton, whose birth mother changed her mind on the abortion table and gave him up for adoption. David’s adoptive mother Susan says she’s amazed the story is now a movie…:

CUT 04(08)      “…chose us.”

A teenage carjacker was shot and killed Thursday night, after he fired on Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputies trying to arrest him. The incident happened very near the Jefferson/Orleans parish line in Algiers. The suspect is not identified because he is only 16. No officers were hurt in the gunfire.

The Saints kick-off the season on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says a key for the Saints this season is to run the football better. He says New Orleans averaged less than four yards a carry…:

CUT 11(11)      “…have to.”

Kickoff against the Dirty Birds is Sunday at noon.

Southern and LSU meet tomorrow in an historic football matchup, but to leaders of the two schools, it’s much more than a game. It’s a chance to bridge historic racial, cultural, and academic divides. That game kicks off at 6:30 tomorrow night in Tiger Stadium.