This is not an April Fools report but yes it’s true the Rolling Stones have cancelled their Jazz Fest appearance for May and now we know why. According to reports, Mick Jagger will have heart valve replacement surgery in New York. His doctor said no more performances for now. Jagger apologized to fans on Twitter Saturday for the postponed of their US and Canadian tour. Thousands waited in line to get tickets for their appearance at Jazz Fest and paid extra to see the legendary band. As for Jazz Fest the decision on refunds and a replacement for the Stones are still being discussed among organizers.
Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter has a bill that would eventually pump billions of dollars into the state’s crumbling infrastructure by raising the gas tax by 18 cents a gallon over the next 12 years. Carter says his bill would make sure that every cent raised would go towards fixing bridges, building roads, and other vital needs.
The current gas tax is 20 cents a gallon, and if passed the legislation would raise that by six cents in the first year.
The personal finance website WalletHub finds Louisiana is the most stressed out state in the nation WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzales says Financially, the state ranks second for the median credit score and third for percent of the population living below the poverty line. Gonzales says these factors can have a snowball effect.
Cut 4 (11) “…cyclical aspects here.”
Terrebone Parish Sherriff Jerry Larpenter has announced he won’t seek his ninth election at the end of his term next June. The career lawman said in a letter he’s wants to spend more time with his family. Larpenter began his career as a patrolman and worked his way up the ranks. Larpenter was sheriff for 21 years before deciding to not run again in 2007 and he was elected again after the gap in 2011 and 2015. Three people have announced their intent to succeed Larpenter. The primary is October 12th.