Ten years ago today, Louisiana experienced one of its darkest days when a lone gunman ambushed law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge. Six officers were shot. Four later died from their injuries: Baton Rouge Police officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies Brad Garafola and Nicholas Tullier. East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says officers continue to honor their sacrifice.
Cut 7 (07) “…stand behind them.”
New Orleans Police and safety advocates are issuing an urgent warning to those who ride e-bikes to use extra care when riding them. This as four people have been killed in crashes involving e-bikes in the city so far this year. Buddy Micheu (MEE-shoo), the captain of the NOPD’s traffic unit, says riding an e-bike requires a lot more skill than riding a regular bike and…
Cut 13 (14) “…even more substantial.”
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Louisiana launches a new Workforce Pell initiative to provide Pell Grants to short-term workforce training programs. Many of the eligible programs deal with skilled A-I and energy infrastructure job training, which have been a major driver in Louisiana job growth. Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen (SHAU-in) says this is a magic moment in the Louisiana economy.
Cut 5 (11) “…these great jobs.”
After weeks of declines, gasoline prices are on their way back up. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded has risen up almost five cents in just a few days. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says that’s pretty unusual for this time of year.