Today marks the 13^th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall, and official recognitions across the state are… notably sparse. 1833 deaths have been attributed to the Hurricane both in its natural, and manmade disasters. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says the lack of statewide remembrances isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as it indicates people are moving on from the tragedy.

Cut 7 (10) “…your life.”

This November voters will get to decide whether or not ex-cons will have a five year waiting period before they’ll be allowed to pursue a public office. The constitutional amendment, brought by Metairie Senator Conrad Appel, is the second such effort in the last two years. Appel say’s the Bayou State is no stranger to crooks in office, and that needs to change.

Cut 9 (10) “…than that”

The Bayou State looks to grow agricultural tourism after the Lieutenant Governor took a trip to Iowa. Connor Ferrill has the story.

Cut 2 (33) ”I’m Connor Ferrill” 

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