By lifting a hold on the Louisiana case regarding congressional maps, the Supreme Court is allowing the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to rule if the state’s maps should be redrawn or not…:
CUT 01(30) “…Brooke Thorington.”
Well-known injury lawyer Gordon McKernon opened up his wallet and pushed LSU WAY over the top in the Jell-O Shot Challenger for College World Series fans at Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha. McKernon bought nearly 8900 shots to push the total over 50-thousand sold. Part of the cost of each shot goes to local food banks.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received hundreds of millions of dollars to elevate homes and businesses in Southwest Louisiana. Corp of Engineers Senior Project Manager Darrel Broussard says additional environmental restoration projects aimed at restoring marsh areas will also be included…:
CUT 11(09) “…five or six p.m.”
Elevating 1000 homes in Cameron, Vermillion and Calcasieu could start by early next year.
An excessive heat warning has been issued this week as Louisiana is dealing with its first lengthy heatwave of the summer. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee says new record high temperatures may be broken…:
CUT 03(12) “…to 120.”
The worst heat should come in for Thursday through Saturday. Take precautions.