Last night was a special night for the Saints and Quarterback Drew Brees as the future Hall of Famer became the new career passing touchdown record holder, surpassing Peyton Manning in a 34-7 win over the Colts. Brees threw four touchdown passes on the night and has 541 for his career, but he says he can’t spend much time reflecting on his latest record…
Cut 5 (12) “…so appreciative.”
DOTD is rolling out new safety measures. Back in June, 49-year-old Johnny Cole was killed after being struck by an 18-wheeler near Ruston. Cole was a sign specialist for the state Department of Transportation. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says new safety cones with alarms will start to go up near work sites to alert workers…
Cut 7 (10) “…react as well.”
Mallett says the state is also adding 70 trailers that will flash a bright arrow in work zones.
Alexandria is among the areas getting a clearer picture today of the devastation left by yesterday’s twister outbreak. Mayor Jeff Hall says damage to homes, businesses, and churches is most concentrated on the western side of the city.
Cut 12 (09) “…variety of areas.”
About a thousand homes were without electricity during the peak of a power outage. Closed roads slowed down the work of power crews, but they have since been reopened.
Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt will lead the Senate Republican caucus in the upcoming session, with the job of uniting the Upper Chambers’ GOP supermajority.The fall elections likely brought an end to a Senate that aligned itself with Governor Edwards over the past four years, and Hewitt says they’re still pinpointing exactly what issues will take precedence in the spring, but so far the caucus seems to be on board with one lingering issue.