U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says he will continue to seek re-election despite President Trump endorsing Congresswoman Julia Letlow in the U-S Senate race. Joe Gallinaro has the story…

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Tonight is the national championship game in college football. Former LSU Coach Ed Orgeron is rooting for Miami to beat Indiana that’s because Coach O’s twin sons, Cody and Parker Orgeron are on the Hurricanes coaching staff. Cody is the quarterbacks analyst and Parker is a defensive backs assistant.

Senator John Kennedy’s quest to end payments to dead people heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature. It’s a bill that he sponsored that aims to end welfare payments to people who have passed away. Kennedy says up until a few years ago, the problem was very widespread.

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Kennedy’s legislation requires the Social Security Administration to share with other federal government agencies the names of Americans who die.

There are three things guaranteed,….life, death and taxes and starting next Monday, you can file your state income taxes. Louisiana Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says yon can file electronically by using their LaTap portal and if you are unable to use LaTap, there are other options…

Cut 4 (12) “…download and print”

The deadline to file your state taxes is May 15^th.

There is the possibility a winter storm will hit Louisiana this weekend. Bill Jacquemin has the story…

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You can start filing your state income tax returns one week from today. Byron Henderson with the Louisiana Department of Revenue says the very easiest way to do so is electronically, for free, through the department’s online portal known as LaTAP.

Cut 3 (12) “…your account history.”

Henderson says filing electronically will also ensure that you get your refund as quickly as possible, should you be owed one.

U-S Senator Bill Cassidy has no plans of ending his re-election bid, even though President Donald Trump is encouraging Congresswoman Julia Letlow to run for Senate and said he will support her candidacy.  Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says a Trump endorsement does not guarantee a win. He says the President endorsed Republican Eddie Rispone in the 2019 governor’s race…

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In a social media post, President Trump encouraged Letlow to run for U.S. Senate, calling her a “great star” and “total winner.” She said she was honored but didn’t say whether she would run. La Politics dot com editor Jeremy Alford says if she runs she’ll have the support of the president and the governor.

Cut 11 (13) “…reputation.”

Senator Bill Cassidy says he will continue to seek re-election despite President Trump endorsing Congresswoman Julia Letlow in the U-S Senate race. Joe Gallinaro has the story…

Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

The search continues in northeast Louisiana for a missing elementary school teacher. Carlton Osborn who teaches at Lake Providence Elementary has not been seen since right before Christmas. The East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office says they are diligently investigating the teacher’s disappearance. The sheriff’s office says the missing persons report was filed with the National Crime Information Center.

Governor Jeff Landry has named Former Commissioner of Administration Angelle Davis the new Inspector General, and he wants to change the duties of the position. Landry wants the I-G to find efficiencies in state government, instead of investigating allegations of mismanagement, misconduct, fraud and corruption within state government. It will take legislative action to change the role of the state inspector general, but Landry doesn’t see how anyone would vote against it…

Cut 15 (09) “…reform it.”

Walmart says it is investing 330-million dollars to modernize its regional distribution center in Opelousas. St. Landry Economic CEO Bill Rodier says Walmart is one of the largest employers in St. Landry…

Cut 9 (09) “…couldn’t be happier”

The times, they are a-changin’ at the Louisiana inspector general’s office. Governor Landry taps Angele Davis to the position and is changing the duties of that role. Landry says the Office of the Inspector General will be in charge of finding efficiencies in state government.

Cut 13 (11)  “…do better.”

Electric vehicle adoption experienced tremendous growth throughout the year last year; and now, there are more than 21-thousand of them registered throughout Louisiana. All this happened even after Congress pulled the plug on the EV tax credits that weren’t supposed to expire until 2032. Ann Vail, the executive director of Louisiana Clean Fuels, pins some of the credit on an improving charging infrastructure.

Cut 5 (11) “…and it’s everywhere.”

President Trump is encouraging Congresswoman Julia Letlow to run for U.S. Senate. Jeff Palermo reports Letlow would be a formidable challenger to Bill Cassidy’s re-election campaign.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to address the British Parliament tomorrow to kick off the celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Johnson was invited to address Parliament by his counterpart in the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle. Johnson will be the first U.S. House speaker to address the British Parliament.

A huge development in Louisiana’s U-S Senate race as President Trump posted on social media that Congresswoman Julia Letlow should run against Senator Bill Cassidy. In his post, Trump called Letlow a “Great Star” and a “Total Winner” and would have his endorsement should she enter the race. LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says if Letlow runs, it will be a highly competitive race.

Cut 10 (10) “…the bank.”

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity in Louisiana. Louisiana Clean Fuels says there are now more than 21-thousand EVs and plug-in hybrids registered throughout the state. Executive Director Ann Vail says you will find most of them in the more heavily-populated parishes.

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Louisiana has a new inspector general, and the duties of that position are changing. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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An Acadiana priest is charged with sex crimes involving children. Records indicate that the Reverend Korey Lavergne was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail on three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile. The 37-year-old is the pastor at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard.

In a social media post, President Trump encouraged Congresswoman Julia Letlow to run for U.S. Senate, calling her “Great Star” and a “Total Winner.” Senator Bill Cassidy is seeking his third six-year term but he’s drawn several challengers because he voted in 2021 to impeach President Trump.  La Politics dot com editor Jeremy Alford says Cassidy has tried to show he is an ally of Trump and can help deliver the President’s agenda…

Cut 12 (11) “…win it.”

Governor Jeff Landry has named Former Commissioner of the Administration Angelle Davis the new Inspector General, and he wants to change the duties of the position. It will take legislative action to change the role of the state inspector general, but Landry doesn’t see how anyone would vote against it…

Cut 15 (09) “…reform it.”

The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office says 13 people who were in the US illegally have recently been arrested as they were traveling to the Meta Data Center site. Deputies say, during a routine traffic stop, it was found that the individuals did not have valid Louisiana Driver’s Licenses. It was later found that the individuals were undocumented and, in the country, illegally. The 13 were from Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico After requesting a voluntary return, one of the individuals from Venezuela was processed by U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity in Louisiana. According to Louisiana Clean Fuels, there are now more than 21-thousand electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids registered throughout the state. Executive Director Ann Vail says Louisiana’s charging infrastructure has improved but she would like to see more multi-family housing communities offer EV charging to their tenants, but…

Cut 6 (11) “…work with that.”

In a social media post, President Trump encouraged Congresswoman Julia Letlow run for U.S. Senate, calling her a “great star” and “total winner.” She said she was honored but didn’t say whether she would run. Incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s confident he will win. La Politics dot com editor Jeremy Alford says if she runs she’ll have the support of the president and the governor.

Cut 11 (13) “…reputation.”

Governor Jeff Landry has named Former Commissioner of the Administration Angelle Davis the new Inspector General and wants the office to implement recommendations from reports issued by the legislative auditor on how state government agencies can be more efficient. He says his administration recently implemented an old recommendation on verifying Medicaid eligibility and it saved the state millions…

Cut 14 (09) “…long time ago.”

Electric vehicle adoption in Louisiana experienced a steady increase throughout 2025. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Walmart is planning to invest more than $330 million to modernize it’s regional distribution center in Opelousas. The State provided a $10 million performance-based grant tied to equipment investments. St. Landry Economic Development CEO Bill Rodier says the modernization will double Walmart’s shipping capacity.

Cut 8 (13) “…that’s a big deal.”

A disturbing and bizarre story, as at least eight cars, a utility pole and a house were set on fire in the New Orleans Bywater area. The first report came in around 2:00 AM. WWL reports that Witnesses say firefighters were battling the first car fire when the second car was discovered just a little distance down the block. A house and utility pole were also in flames, and as they moved down the street, more cars were found burning on Dauphine and Desire Streets. The witness said it happened within an hour slowly and methodically.

A huge development in Louisiana’s U-S Senate race as President Trump posted on his social media network, “Truth Social” that Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow should run against Senator Bill Cassidy. In his social media post, Mr. Trump called Letlow a “Great Star” and a “Total Winner.” Publisher of Lapolitics-dot-com Jeremy Alford says if Letlow runs, it will be a highly competitive race…

Cut 10 (10) “…the bank.”

Louisiana has a new inspector general and the duties of that position are changing. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

There are now more than 21-thousand electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids registered in Louisiana, according to Louisiana Clean Fuels. Executive Director Ann Vail says EV adoption started its climb in 2021 and soared throughout the year last year, even after Congress pulled the plug on the EV tax credits. She credits Louisiana’s improving charging infrastructure.

Cut 5 (11) “…and it’s everywhere.”

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity in Louisiana. According to Louisiana Clean Fuels, there are now more than 21-thousand electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids registered throughout the state. Executive Director Ann Vail says you will find the vast majority of them in the more heavily-populated parishes.

Cut 4 (08) “…starting to drive.”

Walmart is planning to invest more than $330 million to modernize it’s regional distribution center in Opelousas. The State of Louisiana provided a competitive incentives package, including a $10 million performance-based grant tied to equipment investments. St. Landry Economic Development CEO Bill Rodier says the project shows that Walmart is committed to the location long-term.

Cut 7 (07) “…get this done.”

President Trump is encouraging Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow to run for the US Senate. Jeff Palermo reports that Letlow would be a formidable challenger to Bill Cassidy’s re-election campaign…

Cut 2 (37) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Governor Jeff Landry has named a new Inspector General, and he’s also changing the duties of the position. Former Commissioner of the Administration Angelle Davis replaces Stephen Street, who had the job for 18 years. Landry says the Office of the Inspector General will be in charge of finding efficiencies in state government…

Cut 13 (11)  “…do better.”

Electric vehicle adoption in Louisiana experienced a steady increase throughout 2025. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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President Trump is encouraging Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow to run for the US Senate. Jeff Palermo reports that Letlow would be a formidable challenger to Bill Cassidy’s re-election campaign…

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Louisiana has a new inspector general and the duties of that position are changing. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity in Louisiana. According to Louisiana Clean Fuels, there are now more than 21-thousand electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids registered throughout the state. Executive Director Ann Vail says you will find the vast majority of them in the more heavily-populated parishes.

Cut 4 (08) “…starting to drive.”

Jefferson Parish leads the way with more than 35-hundred. Per capita, Orleans Parish comes out on top, with almost one and a half percent of all vehicles registered being EVs or plug-in hybrids.

In all, EV adoption started its climb in 2021 and soared throughout the year last year, even after Congress pulled the plug on the EV tax credits that wasn’t supposed to expire until 2032. Vail pins some of the credit on Louisiana’s improving charging infrastructure.

Cut 5 (11) “…and it’s everywhere.”

Vail says she would like to see more multi-family housing communities offer EV charging to their tenants, but that may be easier said than done.

Cut 6 (11) “…work with that.”

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Walmart is planning to invest more than $330 million to modernize it’s regional distribution center in Opelousas. The State of Louisiana provided a competitive incentives package, including a $10 million performance-based grant tied to equipment investments. St. Landry Economic Development CEO Bill Rodier says the project shows that Walmart is committed to the location long-term.

Cut 7 (07) “…get this done.”

Rodier says the modernization of the distribution center in Opelousas will double Walmart’s shipping capacity.

Cut 8 (13) “…that’s a big deal.”

The modernization of the Opelousas distribution center also means that Walmart is expected to retain over a thousand jobs in the parish. Rodier says it’s a big win for one of the largest employers in St. Landry.

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A huge development in Louisiana’s U-S Senate race as President Trump posted on his social media network, “Truth Social” that Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow should run against Senator Bill Cassidy. In his social media post, Mr. Trump called Letlow a “Great Star” and a “Total Winner.” Publisher of Lapolitics-dot-com Jeremy Alford says if Letlow runs, it will be a highly competitive race…

Cut 10 (10) “…the bank.”

Cassidy said in a statement he is confident he will win if Letlow decides to run. Letlow said she’s honored to have the President’s endorsement, but did not indicate if she will run for U.S. Senate. Alford says Letlow could announce her candidacy during Washington D.C. Mardi Gras at the end of the month, and she will also have the support of Governor Landry…

Cut 11 (13) “…reputation.”

Cassidy is seeking a third six-year term. He’s already drawn several challengers because he voted in 2021 to impeach President Donald Trump for his actions during the deadly January sixth attack on Capitol Hill. But since Trump got back in the White House, Alford says Cassidy has tried to show he is an ally of Trump and can help deliver the President’s agenda…

Cut 12 (11) “…win it.”

Four well known Republicans are already in the race. Alford says it will be interesting to see how many of them will stay in the race, if Letlow officially gets in.

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Governor Jeff Landry has named a new Inspector General, and he’s also changing the duties of the position. Former Commissioner of the Administration Angelle Davis replaces Stephen Street, who had the job for 18 years. Landry says the Office of the Inspector General will be in charge of finding efficiencies in state government…

Cut 13 (11)  “…do better.”

Landry says he wants the Inspector General to take the reports issued by the legislative auditor that provide recommendations on how state government agencies can be more efficient and implement them. The governor says his administration recently took an old recommendation on how the state can do a better job in checking Medicaid eligibility and it saved the state millions…

Cut 14 (09) “…long time ago.”

The state inspector general under the leadership of Stephen Street would investigate allegations of mismanagement, misconduct, fraud and corruption within state government and turn those findings over to federal and state prosecutors.

It will take legislative action in the upcoming regular session to change the role of the state inspector general, but Landry doesn’t see how anyone would vote against it…

Cut 15 (09) “…reform it.”

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Make it three in a row for the Lady Tigers as the sixth-ranked team in the nation took down 13th-ranked Oklahoma, 91-72, in Oklahoma yesterday afternoon. LSU took the lead for the first time late in the first quarter and never trailed for the rest of the game. Senior guard Flau’jae Johnson was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points and said LSU was able to neutralize Oklahoma’s fast paced style of play.

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Sophomore guard Jada Richard (ree-SHARD) from Opelousas was the second highest scorer with a career-high 21 points. She credits her teammates for her offensive explosion

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LSU will try to make it four in a row Thursday night against Texas A&M. Tipoff in College Station is at eight p-m.

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The LSU men’s basketball team finally got a win in the SEC on Saturday as the Tigers defeated Missouri 78 to 70. The Tigers are now 1-4 in league play heading into tomorrow night’s game at Florida. Coach Matt McMahon says the goal now is to stack some wins together.

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It was a nice bounce-back victory for LSU, which lost a heartbreaker last Wednesday to Kentucky, blowing an 18-point lead and losing on a last-second shot. Forward Marquel Sutton led the way with 26 points…

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