Baton Rouge and New Orleans are in the top ten most likely cities for people to me more than 90 days late on student loan payments, as more than 20 percent of borrowers have been delinquent. Student Loan Hero analyst Kali McFadden says those who take out loans and drop out before getting their degree are far more likely to be late.
Investigators with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Brayton Galentine of Lafayette, who is wanted in connection with a burglary and vehicle theft last month. Authorities say it didn’t take long to figure out it was Galentine, as he left his own vehicle outside of the house he stole a car from. Major Ginny Higgins says the stolen vehicle was found torched a few days later, and Galentine is facing serious time if convicted.
The state has ordered the Drax Morehouse Biomass wood pellet plant near Bastrop, to install air pollution controls following a challenge by environmental groups.
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Louisiana took home some gold at last night’s Grammys as Lafayette native Lauren Daigle won for best contemporary Christian Music Performance for her song, “You Say” and also won best contemporary Christian music album, “Look Up Child.” New Orleans native PJ Morton tied with Leon Bridges for best traditional R-and-B performance for his song “How Deep is Your Love.” Buddy Guy won for best traditional blues album.