A Louisiana school that produced viral videos showing its students receiving acceptance letters to prestigious universities is now accused of falsifying transcripts. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Former US President George HW Bush has passed away. The news came late last night. He served in the nation’s highest office from 1989 until 1993. It was at the Louisiana Superdome where Bush was officially nominated to the Republican ticket in August 1988. It was in New Orleans that he also announced Dan Quayle as his running mate. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara, who passed away earlier this year. George HW Bush was 94.
Holiday traditions and events around the Bayou State are becoming quite the draw for visitors. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says, it’s a great time to take the family around the state to take in some of the great celebrations.
Cut 12 (11) “…parade on Saturday.”
A federal judge has ordered $34.8 million in restitution from the owner of Explo Systems, a military contractor hired to demilitarize artillery charges at Camp Minden in Webster Parish, in a case stemming from a huge munitions blast in 2012 due to illegal dumping of the materials. In addition to the restitution, five people are heading to the clink with sentences between 2-5 years. US Attorney David Joseph says he’s happy with the outcome.