A former Secretary for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is facing bribery and fraud charges. A five-count indictment was handed down against Jack Montoucet for allegedly receiving kickbacks in awarding a state contract to a business that provided online educational boating courses. Sportsman could take the courses to resolve citations issued by Wildlife and Fisheries. Montoucet faces up to 20 years in prison and a one-million dollar fine. Two others have already pleaded guilty for their involvement.
Five of the ten escapees from the Orleans Parish jail remain on the run. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill conducted a tour of the jail to see for herself what improvements are needed. Afterwards she said having the right locks and hinges on the doors is a top priority…
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Get ready for another active hurricane season. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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If you’re into trivia games, this is your weekend. Trivia Nationals are being held at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Organizer Lee-Ann Whitlock says along with the trivia games, there will be a game show boot camp Saturday afternoon and an awards banquet Sunday night.
It will cost you 275 dollars for all the games you wish to compete in during the event weekend. More information is available at trivia nationals-dot-org.