There is speculation that Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) President & CEO Stephen Waguespack could announce a run for governor as soon as today. How will his entry affect a growing field of candidates? U.L.-Monroe political science professor Pearson Cross says Waguespack could be a strong candidate…:

CUT 07(08)      “…several levels.”

Waguespack has led LABI since 2013. Before that, the Republican served as Governor Bobby Jindal’s Chief of Staff and Executive Counsel.

A bacterial infection commonly known as shigella is becoming more resistant to medicine and harder to treat according to the CDC. Dr. John Vanchiere, with LSU Health – Shreveport, says the infection can be easily transmitted from person to person…:

CUT 13(05)      “…you sick”

Diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain are the most common symptoms. He says good hygiene is your best defense.

The New Orleans City Council has voted unanimously to investigation whether Mayor LaToya Cantrell violated state law with a mailer sent to over 15t0-thousand residents. The mailer touted Cantrell’s accomplishments as mayor; an effort to counter a recall effort against her. State law says no public money can be used to advertise the name of a public official. The mailer was paid for with taxpayer dollars.

BESE approves a funding formula to give schools additional funding to use as they see fit for teachers along with the proposed raises for the 2023-24 school year…:

CUT 01(28)      “…Thorington.”