Governor John Bel Edwards has been in Puerto Rico today along with leaders of the Louisiana National Guard and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to observe and give support to the island nation as it recovers from Hurricane Maria. The governor’s spokesperson Shauna Sanford says Louisiana understands the immense recovery effort Puerto Rico is undergoing…
The governor will return to Louisiana Tuesday.
Two out of state residents were killed in an overnight crash involving four 18-wheelers on Interstate 10 in West Baton Rouge Parish. State Police Trooper Bryan Lee says the fatal wreck occurred at two o’clock this morning. He says the traffic was heavy at that time, because a car went off the road…
Cut 8 (07) “caused congestion”
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An investigative audit accuses three former cashiers at Grambling State University improperly added over 164-thousand-dollars to G-Flex accounts that were used by 35 students and two of the former cashiers. Such a use of public money for personal benefit may violate both state and federal laws. The G-Flex accounts can be used to buy text books, meals and snacks. State Auditor Roger Harris says even though the money has been paid back through Grambling’s general fund, the school wants to recover those funds…
The big game of the year has arrived, as 19th ranked LSU visits top ranked Alabama this Saturday. The Bayou Bengals are looking for their first win over the Crimson Tide since 2011, but Bama is a three touchdown favorite. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron spoke today about the key to beating the defending SEC champs…