Recently retired state transportation secretary Shawn Wilson announced he’s running for governor today, becoming the first major Democrat to enter the 2023 governor’s race. ULM Political Science Professor Doctor Joshua Stockley says Wilson has a shot at making the run-off, but it will not be easy…
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We’re still waiting to hear if Congressman Garret Graves and House Speaker Clay Schexnayder will enter the race.

Entergy Louisiana is requesting to add nearly 225 megawatts of solar power to its generation mix. The Louisiana Public Service Commission could consider the proposal at its meeting this month. Entergy Louisiana Resource Planning Director, Laura Beauchamp says two projects to supplement solar energy have been selected.
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The Sterlington Solar Facility is expected to deliver clean power to the gird in early 2026.
Governor John Bel Edwards is in Asia this week on an economic development mission. Teiko Foxx has more.
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KTBS-TV is reporting a man was shot in the chest while walking his children to school this morning in Shreveport. Authorities say the gunman fled from the scene. And the victim is said to be in critical condition.

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team can earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament tonight if they can beat South Alabama in the Sun Belt Tournament championship game.