The White House may be planning to deploy up to a thousand National Guard troops to various cities throughout Louisiana. This, according to a recent report in the Washington Post. Congressman Troy Carter, whose district includes New Orleans, says Governor Landry and the Louisiana State Police have already implemented an alternative that has proven to lower crime in New Orleans by establishing Troop NOLA.

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Landry was asked for his reaction during an economic development news conference. He said reducing crime with the help of the National Guard will ultimately help attract business.

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New Orleans and Baton Rouge have been mentioned as cities where the White House may send National Guard troops.

A new Louisiana transportation agency is working on repairing dozens of rural bridges by the end of 2026. Jeff Palermo has more.

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A fifth person has died from Vibrio vulnificus. Vibrio are bacteria that naturally live in coastal waters and are found in higher numbers in the warmer months of May through October. It can cause illness when an open wound is exposed to coastal waters or when someone eats raw or undercooked seafood, particularly oysters.