SUMMARY: A recent poll of 520 likely New Orleans voters reveals 66% believe the city is headed in the wrong direction, with only 22% feeling positive. Conducted by Silas Lee & Associates, the survey highlights residents’ concerns about frequent power outages, flooding, potholes, and neglected infrastructure since Hurricane Katrina. Over 80% want elected officials to prioritize infrastructure improvements, including drainage, electricity, sanitation, and street conditions. Additionally, 92% have experienced power outages, with 38% facing many. Voters are closely watching mayoral candidates’ plans ahead of the October election, anticipating a runoff due to strong competition and widespread demand for change.

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SUMMARY: In June, the Lafayette City Council approved $6.5 million in bonds for LFT Fiber to purchase the former Lemoine building at 214 Jefferson Street, currently its rented headquarters. LUS allocated $3.5 million from reserves for sewer and power line repairs due to stormwater infiltration causing losses and limiting new housing connections. The Council plans to rezone over 30 properties between Mudd Avenue and E. Simcoe Street for mixed commercial and residential use to promote development, despite challenges from a new short-term rental ban. Additionally, the 400 Block of Renaud Drive will shift from industrial to mixed-use zoning. ADA upgrades at Rosa Parks Center are delayed, doubling the timeline from three to six years.

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SUMMARY: WWL anchors joined Chef Kevin Belton in the kitchen to prepare country-style ribs and whiskey pudding cake. Chef Kevin shared his method: seasoning ribs with Creole seasoning, marinating overnight, baking at 320°F for two hours covered in foil, then glazing with sauce under the broiler. The ribs were a hit among station staff, with many lining up for servings. The whiskey pudding cake was also popular, with a recommendation to double the recipe. Chef Kevin’s recipes are available on WWLTV.com and the WD Bell Plus app. The segment highlighted easy, crowd-pleasing dishes perfect for home cooking.

Chef Belton is in the WWL Louisiana Kitchen cooking up his Baked Country Style Ribs when the WWL anchor Brandon Walker steps in and hilariously fills in for co-anchor Brheanna Boudreaux.

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