We don’t talk a lot these days about West Nile Virus, but the mosquito-borne illness puts Louisiana at 4th in the nation for cases…:
CUT 02(32) “…Thomas.”
Police in Mansfield responded today to a call of an active shooter at Mansfield High School. The building was cleared and NO threat was found. They says the building is secure. Police in Monroe confirm the same thing happened this morning at Neville High. Both apparently hoaxes.
A group of New Orleans area realtors are asking state Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon to delay approving a rate increase for customers of the state-run insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens. Cody Cuadill is one of those realtors. He says they’re asking for 18 months to allow homeowners time to find private market coverage…:
CUT 07(06) “…a non-profit.”
He says the proposed 63-percent hike in rates will affect the real estate market badly, and hence the state’s economy.
Underway in Caddo Parish, a solar energy farm – built by SWEPCO – to ease electricity costs in that area. Public service Commissioner Foster Campbell likes it…:
CUT 13(08-0 “…energy now.”
The plant is going in near Hosston.