Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, and the Office of Tourism, are set to embark on a mission to Mumbai, India to promote Louisiana tourism internationally. Sean Richardson has more.
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The St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter puts out an urgent request, and the community responds in a big way. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser along with the Louisiana Office of Tourism leave tomorrow (Friday) for India. A $300,000 grant from the U.S. Commerce Department is paying for the trip and Nungesser says the goal is to increase tourism from India to Louisiana…
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The delegation’s goal is to showcase Louisiana’s rich culture, heritage, and tourism opportunities to boost international visitors to the state. Nungesser says India and the Middle East are emerging markets for tourism, and Louisiana’s unique offerings present a compelling case for international travelers.
This mission highlights Louisiana’s focus on global outreach, particularly in non-traditional markets, to expand its tourism footprint and leverage new economic opportunities. Nungesser’s efforts are part of his push to boost Louisiana’s tourism industry worldwide.
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Nungesser is also making a trip to Dubai meeting officials at the DP World UAE, the premier business hub of the Middle East.
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The St. Tammany Parish community rallies behind shelter pets after the parish animal shelter became overcrowded. Shelter DIrector Rob Bremer says it’s seen a spike in animals being surrendered.
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Bremer put out a warning to the community that if the problem wasn’t solved soon, the shelter might have to start euthanizing them tomorrow morning.
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And the community responded in a big way, showing up in droves to adopt animals during the shelter’s extended hours.
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Bremer says the key to ensuring that shelters don’t get overrun is responsible pet ownership, which includes spaying or neutering them.
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Kristian Broussard, an inmate at the Iberia Parish jail, escaped custody on Wednesday at approximately 5:30 p.m. Broussard was being held on charges of second-degree murder. Spokesperson Katherine Breaux says within four minutes deputies were on the scene, deploying resources to track him down. The manhunt lasted several hours, culminating in Broussard’s capture later that same evening around 11:45 p.m.
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Broussard’s initial incarceration stemmed from his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred in New Iberia in January 2019. Breaux says authorities worked diligently to ensure public safety during the search.
Breaux says authorities are now investigating how Broussard managed to escape from the facility and what security lapses, if any, may have occurred.