New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell plans to terminate the French Quarter trash collection contract with I-V Waste and award an emergency contract to Henry Consulting at a higher cost. Glade Bilby with the French Quarter Management District says I-V Waste is better suited for the job and even though a judge ruled the mayor can move forward with the emergency contract, he believes I-V Waste will continue to provide trash pickup and sanitation services in the French Quarter.
Cut 4 (10) “…process of doing.”
A group of seven teens ages 13 to 17 are facing felony charges for allegedly causing damage to the Grand Ridge golf course in St. Charles Parish while joyriding in golf carts. Sergeant Jenni Barrette (buh-REHT) says Barrette says these teens do not represent the kids of St. Charles Parish as a whole.
Cut 11 (08) “…cure their boredom.”
The Louisiana legislature is taking a hard look at the LHSAA thanks to a new committee established by Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson. Kace Kieschnick reports.
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”
Bill Cassidy’s Republican challenger list for the U.S. Senate seat he currently holds has gotten a little more crowded. Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta announced today that he’s running for senate. Skrmetta made the announcement in a video, in which he introduced himself to voters statewide.