Reaction to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. troops is, predictably, split down party lines. Republicans like Senator Bill Cassidy are hailing the operation.
Cut 7 (10) “…States for justice.”
But Democratic Congressman Troy Carter says there is no question that Maduro is a bad man and that the people of Venezuela have suffered under his regime. However, that does not change the fact that the U.S. had no right to act unilaterally.
Cut 10 (10) “…the relationships internationally.”
In Lafayette this morning, three people were killed in a multi-vehicle wreck at a major intersection. Lafayette Police say three vehicles were involved in the crash that happened at just after five o’ clock this morning at Johnston and East Broussard. It was foggy at the time of the crash, but police have yet to say if poor visibility contributed to the wreck.
2026 was already shaping up to be a big year for elections in Louisiana; and Secretary of State Nancy Landry says with several vacancies in the legislature, it will be even more so.
Of course, the biggest race is that for U.S. Senate, where a handful of candidates are challenging incumbent Bill Cassidy for the Republican nomination in the newly-closed party primary. The party primary is May 16th.
Today’s the Christian Feast of Epiphany, which means it’s the kick off of Mardi Gras Season. Arthur Hardy, founder of the Mardi Gras Guide, says that means lots of great things, including…
Cut 15 (06) “…they’re shipped nationally.”
Fat Tuesday is February 17th.
It’s also transfer portal season….today LSU received former Boise State safety Ty Benefield. He had 197 tackles and two interceptions for the Broncos last season.