Predatory Lending Settlement: Louisiana Attorney General Griffin joined a multistate $694 million deal with Credit Acceptance Corp., aimed at consumers harmed by loans the company allegedly knew they couldn’t afford, with required stronger disclosures and limits on dealer “packing” unwanted GAP/VSC products. Local Zoning & Transparency: Ascension Parish lawmakers advanced a code amendment for potential data centers and other high-impact facilities, drawing calls for more openness after residents raised concerns about NDAs and behind-closed-doors deals. Public Safety & Courts: A Jefferson Parish jury convicted a woman of negligent homicide in the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano ahead of last year’s Super Bowl in New Orleans; prosecutors said the case involved a broader criminal enterprise. Education & Workforce: BRCC’s Construction Management program received nearly $136,000 from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, and Centenary College opened a Davis C.A.R.E. Center to coordinate student counseling and basic-needs support. Military Community: Shreveport-Bossier hosted a Military Leadership Luncheon celebrating its 2026 Great American Defense Community designation tied to Barksdale Air Force Base. Sports + Eligibility: The NFL said LSU/Ole Miss players Zxavian Harris and Dae’Quan Wright are ineligible to join NFL teams this season after returning to college post-training camp. Crime Crackdown: Washington Parish authorities arrested 10 people tied to a drug network after three overdose deaths, including two charged with second-degree murder.