Council Approves Emergency Funding for DA While Library Sits on $140M in Case 14 Million Books Are Never Returned

The EBR Metro Council approved $1.35 million in emergency funding for the DA’s office this week, while confirming the parish library’s $140 million reserve must remain untouched in case 14 million books are checked out and never returned.
DA Declares Highland Food Mart a Nuisance But Still Much Safer Than Siegen Lane at Night

Hillar Moore’s crackdown on a Highland gas station drew laughs when he noted the store, despite its sketchy reputation, remains less dangerous than Siegen Lane. Residents say they’d rather gamble with the Food Mart’s parking lot dice game than turn left onto Siegen.