Louisiana is the epicenter for delicious-tasting crawfish but low sales are impacting producers statewide. Chairman of Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board, David Savoy says producers are only getting $1.25 to $1.35 a pound for their crops.
Cut 7 (11) “…absolutely ridiculous.”
Savoy says consumption is limited to weekends for consumers and with prices continuing to rise – this season has not been favorable for local producers. Crawfish season runs through July.
To address the critical need for registered nurses statewide, UL Lafayette and Ochsner Lafayette General have partnered to create an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program. Interim Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Lisa Broussard, says it’s ideal for those who have a bachelor’s degree in any field and desire a career in nursing.
The program begins in May of 2024 and students will graduate in August of 2025. For more information visit LouisianaRadioNetwork.com.
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon fines a Texas law firm $2 million for its role in an insurance fraud scheme. He says McClenny, Mosely, and Associates, also known as MMA, admitted to misrepresenting 856 claims of Louisiana policyholders.
If you believe you might have been misrepresented fraudulently by MMA you’re asked to call the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
Alabama has announced its fired baseball coach Brad Bohannon. According to athletics director Greg Byrne says Bohannon violated the standards, duties, and responsibilities expected of university employees. No other details were given, but there was suspicious wagering activity that took place Friday before the LSU-Bama game. Ohio sportsbooks are not allowing bets on Alabama games. Prior to the game in question, Alabama changed starting pitchers an hour before the first pitch.