Baton Rouge Representative Scott McKnight who’s so far the only candidate running for state treasurer addressed the Press Club of Baton Rouge this afternoon. The insurance executive has been in the legislature since 2020…:

CUT 09(10)      “…State Treasurer.”

Current State Treasurer John Schroder is not seeking re-election and is running for governor.

American consumers are expected to spend about $2-billion more on Valentine’s Day than last year. Katherine Cullen with the National Retail Federation says the reason for the increase is more consumers showing appreciation for others…:

CUT 04(07)      “…even pets.”

I was going to go with inflation as the reason, but…OK.

A St. Mary Parish man face numerous charges for illegally taking nutria, to profit from the state’s bounty program. More from Jeff Palermo…:

CUT 02(33)      “…Palermo.”

A Good Samaritan who was witnessing an armed robbery in the New Orleans French Quarter is credited with intervening and wrestling the gun from the assailant’s hands. The would-be thief got away, the intended victim and his rescuer are unharmed.