Seven teens, including six juveniles, are facing felony charges for causing damage to the Grand Ridge golf course in St. Charles Parish. All suspects are boys, and they range in age from 13 to 17. Sergeant Jenni Barrette (buh-REHT) says the 17-year-old, Hunter Graffia of Destrehan, is facing the most charges.
Cut 10 (09) “…that were underage.”
Louisiana Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson has established a committee to monitor and communicate with the LHSAA. Johnson says legislators regularly hear concerns from constituents on transfer, discipline and organization policies. He says he’s surprised by how emotional and frustrated numerous legislators are with the situation.
A dispute over trash pickup and sanitation in the French Quarter is heating up. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is looking to terminate the contract with I-V Waste and award an emergency contract to Henry Consulting at a higher cost. That’s not sitting well with many who live and work in the French Quarter. Glade Bilby with the French Quarter Management District says even though a judge ruled that Mayor Cantrell can move forward with the emergency contract, the issue is far from over.
Cut 3 (11) “…not quite settled.”
Speaking of New Orleans, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser told Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana that he’s pushing tourism throughout the state so that New Orleans doesn’t become overcrowded with tourists.