Tune in: Louisiana Public Broadcasting will live stream Gov. John Bel Edwards’ “Our Louisiana” speech to kick off the special session on Tuesday from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus at 1 p.m. People interested in watching the address can watch online at lpb.org/live. The governor will be joined by Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and other politicians from across the state.
Around the world in 40 days: A Monroe teen is training to become the youngest pilot to circumnavigate the globe, and his goal is to leave this July. The Associated Press reports 18-year-old Mason William Andrews, is trying to beat the previous world record set by Australian Lachlan Smart. He plans to fly for 10 to 12 hours a day for the duration of the roughly 40-day trip, starting and finishing in Monroe. His route will take him over the North Atlantic and then down and across Europe, northern Africa, to India, Southeast Asia, Hawaii and back to the U.S. Read the full story.
Open season: Louisiana state park overnight facilities damaged by severe flooding in 2016 are reopening this week, The Associated Press reports. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser announced that portions of the campground at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park near St. Martinville will open today, though some cabins sill need repairs, and the deluxe cabins at Chemin-A-Haut State Park near Bastrop will open May 25 for the Memorial Day weekend. Lake Bistineau State Park, which was damaged by March 2016 flooding, anticipates reopening its cabins later this year. Read the story.
