with Matthew Albright | Assistant metro editorHappy Veteran's Day! We have some compelling stories of local people who served, plus all the latest news from the Baton Rouge area.
A legacy of serviceDavid Saunders, a WWII veteran from Baker who died recently, became the subject of a media circus when his body was publicly dissected for a paying audience without the family's permission. But the far more powerful story is about how Saunders lived his live: when the call came, he served, over and over again. Click here to read the story of his remarkable life.
Stories of WWIIOn Nov. 6, 1945, Robert J. LeBlanc was discharged from service in WWII on his birthday. This story tells of LeBlanc's experiences in the war, including how his Cajun French became a crucial asset as the Allies fought through France. LeBlanc went on to become one of Louisiana's most decorated veterans, retiring as a general.
Shocks to Louisiana's insurance systemTwo regional insurance companies lost so much money from Hurricane Ida that they're on the verge of collapse. They're asking Louisiana's government to take them over to make sure customers get paid. This story explains how many people could be affected and what it means for the bigger picture of insurance costs in our state.
Thanks for reading, and have a great afternoon! | 
