A second terminal is in the works for Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans. It’s all part of an overall master plan to accommodate the steady increase in passengers the city has seen. The city’s aviation director, Kevin Dolliole (DOE-lee-ohl), says the expansion will include additional parking and 15 new gates…all set to be completed by 2031.But that’s not where the growth will end.
Cut 6 (10) “…expand beyond that.”
As of this Friday, the Independent Party will officially cease to exist as a recognized political party in Louisiana. On that day, people registered as “Independent” will have their affiliations changed to “No Party.” Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s office says with the change, those registered as such will be allowed to vote in either closed primary, Democratic or Republican.
Cut 9 (11) “…through that runoff.”
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The numbers are out, and it looks like the number of Louisianans on Medicaid has fallen to pre-pandemic levels. The Louisiana Department of Health reports as of June, that number is down twenty percent…from two million just two years ago to 1.6 million last month. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana President Steven Procopio says the expansion started in earnest nine years ago.
The LSU football team reports for fall camp today. There are high hopes for Brian Kelly’s fourth campaign in Baton Rouge, led by returning quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. WWL’s Mike Detillier expects the Tigers’ defensive front to be improved. He has some questions about the LSU secondary but was wowed by six-four freshman cornerback DJ Pickett.