We’re at day 14 of the federal government shutdown and House Speaker Mike Johnson from Bossier Parish warns this could be the longest government shutdown in U-S history. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the parties are at odds over extending healthcare subsidies many have come to rely on to purchase health insurance policies through the Affordable Care Act…
The Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina Advisory. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the advisory means La Nina conditions are present and expected to continue and when there is a La Nina, the tropics are more conducive for storm development…
Cut 10 (10) “…busier than normal.”
He says a La Nina also brings a warmer, drier winter.
The field of Republicans seeking one of Louisiana’s U.S. Senate seats is getting crowded. Incumbent Bill Cassidy and formidable challengers State Treasurer John Fleming, State Senator Blake Miguez, Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta and St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seidan are running. And Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the next big development could be an announcement from Congresswoman Julia Letlow…
Some Democrats had hoped former Governor John Bel Edwards would run but he says he’s not running.
Fallen Iberville Parish Deputy Charles Riley was laid to rest on Monday. The 33-year-old Riley and another deputy were shot last week while interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse. Riley, a U-S Navy veteran, who served with the Iberville Sheriff’s Office for six years. His best friend and fellow deputy, Jordan Eric Ward, spoke about Riley’s bravery at the funeral…
Cut 13 (11) “…faithful night.”
The other deputy shot is the son of Iberville Sheriff Brett Stassi Senior. Deputy Brett Stassi Junior continues to recover from his injuries