On Grand Isle, the 40 residents, firefighters and police officers who rode out the storm remain stuck on the barrier island, but a helicopter flew over on Monday and several firefighters working to clear a road gave the people on board a thumbs up, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto said.
Small Louisiana communities bear brunt of Hurricane Ida
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“I think we have a good compromise in front of us,” said Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto, a Republican former lawmaker.
Louisiana lawmakers advance sales tax collection overhaul
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