A shooting in Evangeline Parish last night claims the life of Ville Platte Deputy City marshal Barry Giglio and another man. State Police Trooper Thomas Gossen says the sheriff’s office was attempting to execute a search and once they entered a home gunfire erupted. Gossen says it’s an active investigation.
State Transportation is hosting a public meeting at 5 tonight to discuss the widening of the I-20 in Monroe. D-O-T-D Spokesperson Erin Buchanan says they want to provide information on the project and get input from the public.
Cut 11 (11) “…development process.”
The meeting will be held at the Monroe Public Safety Center
Today is the last day for homeowners who received damage from the 20 and 21 hurricanes to complete a survey for assistance. Director of the Office of Community Development Pat Forbes says more than 33 thousand have completed the survey, but he believes there are other residents who qualify for assistance…
Go to restore-dot-la-gov to complete the survey.
Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot is more than one-billion dollars. Kim Chopin with the Louisiana Lottery says the state has yet to have a Mega Millions jackpot winner, but the Bayou State can claim 14 winners of one million. And since large jackpots tend to entice those who don’t regularly play…
Tickets must be purchased by 9 pm for tonight’s drawing.