DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says you may see heavy equipment between Ponchatoula and LaPlace on Interstate 55 southbound lanes over the next two weeks. He says crews will begin repairing the southbound lanes where the accident occurred – starting this weekend.
Interstate 55 southbound lanes reopened Thursday following the massive 168-vehicle pileup that killed at least eight people and injured 63. There is no timeline for reopening the northbound lanes at this time.
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board announced the approval of the Cordish Companies transfer of license from the former Diamond Jacks property in Bossier City. Gaming Control Board Chair Ronnie Johns says Cordish has begun renovation on the massive 77 thousand square feet gaming, entertainment, and dining venue.
The $270 million project will feature more than 47 thousand square feet of gaming space, an upscale 550-room hotel, and 30 thousand square feet of first-class dining and entertainment venues. The project is expected to be complete by late 2025.
The University of Louisiana System Board has named Grambling State President Rick Gallot as their new President. Gallot will replace Doctor Jim Henderson who has been named the next president of La Tech. Gallot says he’s honored to have the opportunity to replace Henderson
The U-L System is the largest higher education system in Louisiana nine different universities and 91-thousand students. The Ruston native has served as Grambling’s president for seven years. Before that, he was a state lawmaker for 17 years.
The Humane Society of Louisiana is seeking financial help to cover medical expenses for 53 cats that were discovered in an animal hoarding situation in New Iberia last Saturday. HSLA Director Jeff Dorson says /the cats were living in a home with deplorable conditions.
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A GoFundMe account “53 Cats Need Our Help” has been set up and you can find a link on HSLA’s Facebook Page or call 1-888-6-HUMANE.