Senator John Kennedy says John McCain was tough as a boot, while Governor John Bel Edwards says McCain’s death is a great loss for our country. Jeff Palermo has more from a Louisiana political consultant who knew McCain well…
In the wake of recent threatening social media posts, Grambling State University will increase police patorls. The Facebook post concerning a potential shooting on the campuses of Grambling and Louisiana Tech also saw authorities visiting the subject’s apartment, who claims his Facebook was hacked and the threatening message was sent by the hacker. Investigators determined there was no credible threat.
An LSU professor has invented an asphalt sealant that he says can extend the lifespan of problematic roads by years. Engineering Professor Dr. Guoqiang (Go-Chung) Li says the thermodynamic science behind asphalt roads has plagued city planners for over a 100 years, with, until now, no option other than a complete repaving for a broken road. He says the trick is creating a sealant that sits over the asphalt and can adapt to temperature swings while still repelling water.
It appears the issues that caused dangerous levels of lead to contaminate the water supply for Tensas Parish schools have been corrected. After flushing out water lines, updating drinking fountains, and other steps were taken, the risk of danger associated with the water supply appear to be in the rearview mirror. LDH Medical Director Dr. Jimmy Guidry says lead exposure to children can have adverse effects on development.