Governor John Bel Edwards’ recommendation to expand the homeowner assistance program for flood victims was approved by the Restore Louisiana task force today. Office of Community Development executive director Pat Forbes says flood victims who already completed repairs will now get back more money.
Cut 11 (15) “but for the state”
This Sunday the Louisiana State Police training academy begins the 96th cadet class. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says they are continually looking for the best and brightest men and women to embark on a professional law enforcement career.
Cut 14 (09) “State Trooper”
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says he will not push for the removal of any more confederate monuments. He says the Andrew Jackson statue was put in place for all the right reasons. He says after the violent protests in Charlottesville, it’s important to remember we have the right to protest, but peacefully.
Cut 4 (10) “do that”
The state department of transportation has redesigned concrete barriers on the interstate after concerns a wall on I-12 worsened flooding last year. But DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says the new walls featuring two inch tall openings won’t act as a drainage system.
Cut 7 (12) “thousand year flood”