Governor John Bel Edwards rode a passenger train from Baton Rouge to New Orleans as he continues to promote the possibility of a commuter rail line. Joining Edwards on the “inspection” train ride were executives from Amtrak, Kansas City Southern, and Canadian Pacific. Canadian Pacific says it’s committed to providing a passenger rail service between B-R and NOLA. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson was also on the trip…

Cut 4 (11) “…action plan.”

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The governor’s position on a bill that would ban transgender girls from competing in female sports has not changed. Edwards vetoed that legislation last year, but the Legislature is poised to approve it once again. Edwards still believes the bill is unnecessary as he says there has not been an incident of a non-biological female playing a women’s sport in Louisiana.

Cut 7 (08) “…to it”

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Robert Kelly and Angela Goodfellow, both of Slidell, were apprehended in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Wednesday for allegedly burglarizing the home of Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser before starting a fire in the kitchen of the residence last week. Most of the items taken from Nungesser’s home have been recovered, though for the lieutenant governor, having that duo behind bars is a greater relief than getting back some memorabilia.

Cut 12 (12) “…off the streets.”

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The LSU Tigers will wrap up spring football with a scrimmage this Saturday. Many will be keeping an eye on Walker Howard, the most highly touted quarterback recruit at LSU since Russell Shepard. For now, he’s another freshman trying to adjust to life away from home and the difference in competition between high school and college.

Cut 16 (15) “…to compete.”