DOTD announced the southbound portion of Interstate 55 in Manchac is now open for motorists. The reopening comes after the massive pileup involving 168 vehicles that killed at least eight people and injured 63 on Monday. Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says areas on the northbound portion had to be cleaned before inspection.
Brandon Jolly was among the motorists involved in the horrific car pile-up…
Congressman Mike Johnson of Benton was elected as the new Speaker of the House on Wednesday. Johnson is the state’s first Speaker of the House. LSU-Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says pressing political issues will serve as early tests of Johnson’s ability to manage the GOP conference.
Cut 15 (13) “…continual resolution.”
The 51-year-old of Benton received 220 votes, three more than required to win the seat.
The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to name Doctor Jim Henderson as Louisiana Tech’s next president. Henderson says there are several existing programs at La Tech that he looks to grow…