There’s now publicly released dashcam footage of State Police Superintendent Colonel Lamar Davis driving 90-miles-an-hour on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Davis was in an unmarked SUV and when the trooper pulls him over and recognizes him he lets him go with a warning. LSP spokesman Captain Nick Manale confirms the video, but has little else to officially say…:

CUT 13(09)      “…at this time.”

In a written statement to WBRZ-tv in Baton Rouge, Colonel Davis apologized and said there’s no excuse for his driving that day.

A New Orleans judge has tossed out a restraining order request to block the state from enforcing its abortion ban trigger law. The judge ruled the case must be in heard in Baton Rouge, where it originated with plaintiffs. Attorney General Jeff Landry called going to a New Orleans court “venue shopping.” No word on when the TRO request will come up in a Baton Rouge court. Until then, abortion clinics must close.

The state Department of Transportation is preparing for more electric vehicles on Louisiana roads and the infrastructure they’ll require. DOTD will develop and submit an EV Infrastructure deployment plan by the end of the month; detailing how they will use $74 million in federal funding. Secretary Shawn Wilson says there is private sector interest in helping make that happen…:

CUT 08(11)      “…of the future.”

Watermelons are a staple for the summer and when it comes to the beloved fruit in Louisiana, it’s just synonymous with Washington Parish. When asked what makes a Washington Parish watermelon so tasty, farmer Perry Tally gives credit to the soil…:

CUT 14(12)      “…quality melon.”

Tally says believe it or not wet weather is not conducive for producing a good crop, but this year the weather has been extremely cooperative.