Drew Brees announces on his Instagram that he will return for another season, saying Who Dat Nation, let’s make another run at it.
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon breaks down the legislation he supports that are aimed at slicing auto insurance rates. Donelon says he wants to lower jury thresholds to $5,000. In the 13 states that have a jury threshold, Louisiana’s is the highest at $50,000.
Cut 3 (08) “…rid of lawsuits.”
The killing of an endangered whooping crane in Jefferson Davis Parish leads to organizations teaming up to offer 5,000 dollars to find the bird’s killer. LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck says the money comes courtesy of LDWF, the Whooping Crane Conservation Association, and the International Crane Foundation.
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office alleges a former fire chief in Webster Parish, Billy Raspberry, Jr. overpaid himself during a two-year period.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”
Former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo, who went to jail for paying former Governor Edwin Edwards 400,000 dollars for a riverboat gambling license, and was indicted for gambling fraud has been pardoned by President Donald Trump. He plead guilty for failing to report a felony related to his payoff but avoided having to serve any time in prison. DeBartolo was owner during the 9ers dominate 80s and 90s run and ended his tenure with five Super Bowls.