The state department of transportation says it plans to begin phase one of the new Jimmie Davis Bridge project in mid to late May. The bridge connects Bossier and Caddo Parishes over the Red River and the current 60-year-old , two lane bridge needs to be replaced…
cut 26 (10) “…every day”
Phase one will feature shoulder reconstruction and drainage system improvements.

With 38 years under their belt, Festival International is still going strong. President of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, Ben Berthelot says the event is a great way to draw tourists from across the globe to the city for the first time.
Cut 6 (10) “…great music.”
Berthelot says that the five-day music festival is free.

As expected the Washington Commanders selected former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in last night’s NFL draft. Daniels joins a franchise that has not had a winning season since 2016 and he plans to make the Commanders a winning organization
Cut 13 (11) “…some fun.”
The New York Giants drafted former LSU receiver Malik Nabers and Jacksonville picked former LSU wide out Brian Thomas Junior.

The Saints used their 14th overall pick and took an offensive lineman. Taliese Fuaga (Tall-ee-s-a Foo-ah-gah) is expected to get an opportunity to start at right tackle, especially if Ryan Ramczyk can not play because of his deteriorating right knee. Coach Dennis Allen says Fuaga caught their eye at the NFL draft scouting combine…
cut 4 (12) “…love with him”