An audit of the state’s foster care program unveiled some not-so-surprising shortcomings. Karen Leblanc with the legislative auditor’s office says they found not all foster care providers had the required criminal background checks. They either had no check, or they were not completed in a timely manner….:
Cut 12 (10) “foster care provider”
Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says they’ve been trying to call attention to the problem after the department lost 2,000 workers under the previous administration. She says they average 16 cases each, putting a heavy burden on vital employees..:
Cut 13 (12) “of caseloads”
Walters blames a high turnover rate and increasing number of foster kids in the system.

A year ago today 77% of the city of Denham Springs was impacted by at least 18 inches of water during the historic floods of 2016. Mayor Gerard Landry says for the most part, businesses that were impacted have either rebuilt or relocated, but the it’s the citizens that are having the hardest time in the recovery, especially those not insured…:
Cut 10 (10) “these folks”
US Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson is touring Denham today and will speak this afternoon.

The Baton Rouge Advocate reports the Saints are looking to trade cornerback Delvin Breaux. The report says the team is frustrated with the number of games he’s missed because of injuries the last three years.