RAGIN' CAJUN GENERAL - Retired Lt. General Russell Honore’, a Louisiana native who was commander of Joint Task Force Katrina during the recovery of New Orleans after the hurricane. He’s written a book SURVIVAL – and how preparedness can save your family from disasters. He’s the keynote speaker at the 2nd Biennial Fundraising Gala for Shreveport-Bossier Crimestoppers this Friday evening at Sam’s Town Ballroom. General Honore's focus will be on how the world's population growth, along with the dynamics of weather / climate-change will create tension for all nations in the near future and how people can prepare for what he calls "the new normal". Honoré served as the 33rd commanding general of the U.S. First Army at Fort Gillem, Georgia. He retired from the Army on January 11, 2008. He currently resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his wife, Beverly. For ticket information: https://www.eventbrite.com/