| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. Rural internet: Broadband internet access in rural communities can be fickle and prone to outages, leaving those who live and work there to deal with the consequences. Jenna Ross visited East Carroll Parish and has this report. Insurance woes: Plans to tackle Louisiana's insurance crisis were set aside in the most recent legislative session, leaving homeowners at the mercy of the free market for the time being. Sam Karlin has the story. Walking the line: Baton Rouge lawyer John Carmouche has made a name for himself successfully suing big oil companies for coastal land loss. But he's not who you might think he is. Check out Alex Lubben's profile. Thanks for reading. Check back throughout the day for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. | 