Just one day after Senator John Kennedy issuing a statement saying he was seriously thinking of running governor next year, Senator Bill Cassidy says he too is thinking about it and will announce his decision by week’s end. When asked this morning about Kennedy, here was his reply…:
CUT 13(08) “…say that about John.”
The state Republican Party has thrown its weight behind A.G. Jeff Landry to be the next governor, and Cassidy says that will not change his decision one way or the other. This will likely force more candidates to get off the fence and make an announcement.
State Police say it’s likely charges will be upgraded against the driver in a Friday night Vermilion Parish crash that killed a 14-month old baby. Trooper Tom Gossen says the baby was riding in the lap of a front seat passenger, and there’s no excuse for that. Especially when help with child safety seats is available on their Facebook page..:
CUT 08(10) “…kept safe.”
A New Orleans cop shot and wounded a suspect early today outside the Caesar’s Superdome. NOPD Deputy Chief Chris Goodly says Dome security officers called for assistance with a man and three officers responded…:
CUT 03(10) “…his body.”
The suspect is in stable condition. An investigation is underway, as in all cases of officer-involved shootings.
A new report says Louisiana ranks among the worst states in the nation for early detection of lung cancer. Ashley Lyerly, with the American Lung Association, says we’re 45th of 50 states. Not good. She says smoking is still the Number One cause, but there is a stigma now attached to lighting up…:
CUT 10(08) “…lung cancer.”
Free lung cancer screenings are available. Find out more at “SavedByTheScan.org.”