State Police say a Houma woman extorted an undisclosed amount of money from illegal immigrants while working as a Spanish interpreter for the Terrebonne Parish Government. Trooper Evan Harrell says 45-year-old Trina Bourg (Burg) faces federal and state charges…:
CUT 10 (16) “of the system”
The total amount of money Bourg supposedly extorted is unknown.

The Office of Conservation has reported that another hold has been placed on the work needed for the sinkhole in Assumption Parish. This is the second time in less than a month that a hold has been placed. According to the police jury’s website, crews have been forced to stop working due to increased levels of seismic activity in the sinkhole in Bayou Corne.

Following a discovery in Arkansas, Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says the USDA is conducting trap surveys across the state to watch for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) beetles. Strain says the EAB is an invasive beetle that attacks and kills ash trees…
CUT 7 (15) “Reserve Program”
For more information on the EAB you can visit the site emeraldashborer.info.

The Louisiana Lottery says there were no big winners in the two major jackpots in the state last night. Louisiana Lotto now goes to an estimated $650,000 for Saturday. The recently hit Powerball prize will rise to an estimated $50 million dollars for its next drawing.