Ground has been broken on a new Jimmie Davis Bridge. The 360-million dollar project will result in a new four-lane bridge crossing the Red River, connecting south Shreveport and Bossier city, doubling the capacity of the current Jimmie Davis Bridge…
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That’s DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue who says the new bridge is anticipated to be completed and open to traffic in early 2027.

Governor Jeff Landry was on hand for the ceremony. Before the ground breaking, he spoke to the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and praised the legislature for approving the Louisiana Gator Scholarship Program, which will replace the state’s current voucher program. He says Louisiana Gator will expand over time allowing more students of all income levels to use taxpayer dollars to attend the school of their choice…
Cut 4 (08) “..mailing address.”

Former Lt Governor and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is serving as a platform committee co-chair at the Democratic National Convention. The platform was approved on the floor by a voice vote after hearing from Landrieu…
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But Louisiana Republican US Senator Bill Cassidy says the Biden-Harris administration’s economic plan led to historic inflation and prices could rise again if the federal government decides to forgive one-point-four trillion dollars in student loans.

East Baton Rouge authorities have ruled the death of an infant left in a hot car all day last month an accident. The parent told deputies they forgot to drop their six month old child at day care in the morning and realized the terrible mistake when they went to the day care facility after work. Kids and Car Safety Director Amber Rollins says usually when this happens its completely accidental and
Cut 6 (08) “…rest of their lives.”