The AgCenter scores a million bucks to study the endangered, and vital bayou roseau cane that’s being threatened by rising tides and a nasty parasite. Matt Doyle has more.
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A Denham Springs couple whose home was flooded in 2016 is suing HUD in an effort to access Restore grant money. The couple’s lawyer, J.R. Whaley, says the suit against HUD is for their inaction in correcting the issue. Whaley says HUD has offered excuse after excuse for delays in changing their rules as they were ordered to do, with HUD crediting the latest slowdown due to the recent government shutdown.
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The FBI is hiring and wants to meet those interested in being special agents in New Orleans next Wednesday. They’re looking for those with STEM backgrounds, lawyers, accountants, and even teachers, and New Orleans field office lead agent Eric Rommal says Of the 13,538 agents in the FBI, 20 percent are female and 2,252 are from minority groups.
They’re seeking applicants aged 23 to 36, with at least two years of work experience, and a clean background. Rommal says they’ll be hearing from active agents about the benefits of the FBI lifestyle, but you’ll need to get that paperwork in early if you want to attend…
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Yesterday’s LSU basketball press conference once again saw interim head coach Tony Benford fielding questions on the two individuals of interest in the recent FBI wiretap investigation, the suspended Coach Will Wade and freshman Javonte Smart. Benford says Smart’s status is still up in the air as to if he will be playing in the upcoming SEC tournament.