A disturbing and bizarre story, as at least eight cars, a utility pole and a house were set on fire in the New Orleans Bywater area. The first report came in around 2:00 AM. WWL reports that Witnesses say firefighters were battling the first car fire when the second car was discovered just a little distance down the block. A house and utility pole were also in flames, and as they moved down the street, more cars were found burning on Dauphine and Desire Streets. The witness said it happened within an hour slowly and methodically.
A huge development in Louisiana’s U-S Senate race as President Trump posted on his social media network, “Truth Social” that Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow should run against Senator Bill Cassidy. In his social media post, Mr. Trump called Letlow a “Great Star” and a “Total Winner.” Publisher of Lapolitics-dot-com Jeremy Alford says if Letlow runs, it will be a highly competitive race…
Louisiana has a new inspector general and the duties of that position are changing. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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There are now more than 21-thousand electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids registered in Louisiana, according to Louisiana Clean Fuels. Executive Director Ann Vail says EV adoption started its climb in 2021 and soared throughout the year last year, even after Congress pulled the plug on the EV tax credits. She credits Louisiana’s improving charging infrastructure.