We’re halfway through the Democratic National Convention and several polls show Kamala Harris with a small lead over Donald Trump. Louisiana Republican U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says for Trump to win in November, he needs to stick to the issues…

cut 12 (09) “…on that.”

Ground has been broken on the long awaited Jimmie Davis Bridge Replacement project in south Bossier City and Shreveport. The new bridge will have two more lanes, a median, and three spaces for U-turns; and the old bridge will be converted into a walking bridge. The project will also see LA-511 widened near the bridge to accommodate the extra lanes. DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue says this project is more than just a bridge…

cut 15 (08) “…currently.”

The new bridge is expected to be completed by 2026.

East Baton Rouge authorities have ruled the death of an infant left in a hot car all day last month was accidental. The parent told deputies they forgot to drop their six month old at daycare in the morning and realized the terrible mistake when they went to the daycare facility after work. Kids and Car Safety Director Amber Rollins says usually when this happens, it’s completely accidental and…

cut 6 (08) “…rest of their lives.”

 
Governor Jeff Landry expects Louisiana will continue to rise in the national rankings for K-through-12th grade public education as, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report, Louisiana ranks 40th. Landry says reforms and legislation approved in the last regular session will lead to a higher ranking.

cut 3 (11) “…three years.”