It’s the 13th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina today, and unlike past years there’s not much in the way of official ceremonies and remembrances. Jeff Palermo has more.
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Governor John Bel Edwards spent today along the coast with a stop this morning at an oyster processing plant in Houma and then traveled to Cocodrie for an offshore tour with those in the shrimping industry.

The Saints have made some news as they’ve reportedly traded for Jets Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to serve as a back-up to Drew Brees.

Residents will have the opportunity in the November sixth election to vote for a constitutional amendment that would keep those convicted of a felony from running for elected office until five years after they complete their sentence. Metairie Senator Conrad Appeal authored the amendment and says a similar law was on the books, until it was thrown out by the courts…
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LaPolitcs-dot-com recently reported there are at least three former mayors who have been convicted of felonies seeking their old job.

The historic Hotel Bailey in Bunkie can be leased for one-dollar a month for the next two years. Real estate agent Robert Burke says the Bailey is in good condition, but has been closed since the early 2000s…
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Burke says whoever agrees to the lease, must have a plan on what they’ll do with the building in downtown Bunkie.