Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s concerned about the the future of TOPS. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Plans to remove four confederate monuments in New Orleans will be put on hold until all appeals are heard. A three judge panel of the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals is preventing Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration from removing the monuments until the court hears appeals from the statue’s supporters. In December the New Orleans City Council voted 6-1 to remove the monuments.
Early voting for the April 9 municipal election begins today. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says there was a 30 percent turnout in the March Presidential primary, and this ballot will not generate as much buzz, but people still need to know it’s important to vote…:
The early voting period runs through Saturday April 2nd.
Flood victims and those looking to donate to charity should be wary of fraudulent people looking to make a quick buck, according to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. Spokesperson Ruth Wisher says FEMA will never call asking for financial account information and they always carry identification badges. She says don’t hesitate to call the Attorney General’s Office to ensure a contractor or charity is legitimate.