More criticism from Lake Charles officials over the state department of transportation’s proposal to use toll money to pay for a proposed two-point-one billion dollar I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River. Lake Charles Representative Phillip Tarver believes the project is too elaborate and so is the price tag…
cut 30 (10) “…years now”
Tarver says it’s a tough predicament, because he says a bridge is badly needed.

Students who received reduced price lunches and breakfast will get those meals for free this school year as a result of legislation sponsored by Marrero Representative Kyle Green…
cut 11 (06) “….well spent”
Green is running for re-election and would like to expand the program to include all students.

Its another day with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and starting Sunday we could see triple digit readings. State Climatologist Barry Keim urges everyone not to spend a lot of time outdoors…
cut 8 (11) “…of yourself”

Some great coaches and athletes will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night during a ceremony in Natchitoches. The 2023 class includes Eli Manning, Paul Mainieri, Wendell Davis and Matt Forte. Women’s basketball great Alana Beard is also part of the class. She had a great career in the WNBA and at Duke. But Beard says it all started at Southwood High School in Shreveport and playing for legendary coach Steve McDowell…
cut 14 (12) “….my life”
Louisiana Public Broadcasting will livestream Saturday night’s induction ceremonies.