Good news for southwest Louisiana; U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announces $46-million in federal money is heading to Cameron, Calcasieu and Vermilion Parishes to elevate about 200 structures so they will not flood.  Cassidy says it’s great news…:

CUT 03(05)      “…are intact.”

The money comes from the infrastructure Law signed by President Biden earlier this year.

An employee with the LSU Foundation – a chief fundraising arm for the state’s flagship university – has been arrested for child pornography and other disturbing charges. Facilities coordinator Chase Kojis was fired after his arrest. In addition to the child porn charges, he faces impersonation and animal abuse charges. A statement from the university says he was terminated due to the “egregiously unacceptable” nature of the charges. Few details are available at this time.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is in dire straits due to a lack of rain, and farmers are feeling the impact…:

CUT 01(29)      “…Golsby.”

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, under fire for spending tens of thousands of taxpayer money to travel first class, has relented and says she will reimburse the city. She insists, as a city employee, she was doing city business…:

CUT 11(07)      “…business expenses>’

Over $30-thousand worth, according the city’s Accounting Office.