The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program will open its fourth round of grants today at noon. 750 grants will be awarded to eligible homeowners on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cut 7 (11) “…the IBHS.”
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says interested homeowners should register before noon today at the Department of Insurance’s webpage.

According to University of Louisiana at Lafayette economist, Doctor Gary Wagner, Louisiana’s economy is chugging right along for most of the state. He says 2023 has been a good year for job growth…
Cut 4 (11) “…pandemic months.”
Wagner is predicting Louisiana will gain another 30-thousand jobs over the next 12 months.

Today in Caddo Parish, a recount will take place to decide the sheriff’s race. As it stands now former State Police Commander and Democrat Henry Whitehorn defeated Republican John Nicholson by one vote. Caddo Parish Clerk of Court Mike Spence says today they’ll rescan all of the mail-in ballots…
cut 14 (05) “….done correctly”
Spence says they expect to declare a winner by noon today. It has already been determined that two people inadvertently voted twice.

Heisman voters will get their ballots today and after throwing four more touchdown passes on Saturday, many voters are expected to pick LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels as their 2023 Heisman winner. LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette says everyone in Purple and Gold is doing their part in lobbying for Daniels…
cut 11 (11) “…will listen”
LSU has launched a website… thatkidjayden.com.