Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul spoke today about the disappearance of Georgia businessman Nathan Millard a week ago. The 42-year-old man was last seen walking towards his downtown hotel at around 11:30 PM on February 23th after being cut by the bartender at a local pub. Paul says he’s limited as to what details he can share with the public…:

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Paul appeared on “Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster” on WRKF in Baton Rouge. He says they are still retrieving and reviewing security camera footage from downtown businesses to help fill in the gaps on Millard’s activities.

Governor John Bel Edwards announces his new DOTD Secretary. Eric Kalivoda, a veteran of the Department of Transportation, will succeed the retiring Dr. Shawn Wilson. Kalivoda has been a Deputy Secretary for 13 years. Wilson is stepping down, effective tomorrow. He is expected to announce he will run for Governor soon.

A new Louisiana-funded literacy program designed to help pre-K through 5th-grade students is available. The state collaborated with Scholastic – for Reading Enrichment and Academic Deliverables to provide books to students reading below grade level. Deputy Superintendent for the Department of Education, Jenna Chiasson, says the process is quite simple to get started…:

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READ is the result of an Act passed in the 2022 legislative session.

Northwestern Louisiana should prepare for the chance of come severe weather this evening. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says the area from Shreveport to Ruston could get some rough stuff…:

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He says somewhat cooler temperatures are expected behind the front for a few days.