Hurricane Ian produced a staggering amount of damage in Florida and chief executive officer of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana, Jeff Albright, says Ian will affect the availability of coverage in coastal regions and will certainly drive up coverage costs. Albright says it’s even possible the effects of Ian will drive more Louisianans to the state-run insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens…
cut 5 (14) “….go insolvent”
Estimates are that insurance claims from Ian could total $70-billion or more.

What a homecoming for Ja’Marr Chase yesterday in the Superdome. The former Rummel Raider and LSU Tiger caught two touchdown passes from Joe Burrow as the Bengals rallied to beat the Saints 30-26. New Orleans is now a disappointing two and four on the season.

A Louisiana parish says “not so fast” on the latest way to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby”

Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says Mississippi-based Foundation Gaming wants to invest 200-million dollars in re-opening DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City. Johns says Foundation Gaming has plans to completely renovate the property and re-open its doors within two years…
cut 12 (05) “…early 2024”
Johns says the Gaming Control Board is expected to consider the transfer the license of the property from Peninsula Pacific to Foundation Gaming at its December meeting.