Lots of folks expressing shock and surprise to learn Shreveport’s wastewater contains high levels of methamphetamine…but Brook Thorington spoke with one person who was not…:

CUT 02  (33)        “…Thorington.”

Recent rain has led to Jeff Davis Parish Parish canceling the outdoor burn ban that had been in place since early October. Calcasieu and Vernon parishes have also lifted their burn bans.

Melon smashing comic Gallagher has died at age 76. Yes, he is a distant relative, and no, I’ve never met the man.

The recent resignation of Department of Children & Family Services Secretary Marketa Walters has brought attention on the agency’s challenges in handling thousands of child welfare cases statewide. This after two toddler in Baton Rouge died from fentanyl overdoses while under DCFS overwatch. Baton Rouge state Senator Regina Barrow also chairs the Senate Select Committee on Women and Children. She says she looks forward to speaking with newly-promoted DCFS head Terri Ricks about resolving problems…:

CUT 13(08)      “…have these hiccups.”

Governor Edwards accepted the resignation of DCFs Secretary Marketa Walters earlier this week.

The Governor spoke at Veterans Day ceremonies in Iberville Parish Friday. Mr. Edwards is a U.S. Army vet, and says should appreciate our veterans because so many of them volunteered to serve. Nearly a quarter-million Louisianans are military vets; over 30-thousand of them are women.