Shreveport police are looking for Larry Lewis and asking for the public’s help. Lewis is wanted for a possible connection to the murder of pharmaceutical rep, Billy Lee Jamison was robbed and shot while walking to his vehicle in the Walgreens parking lot on Line Avenue Wednesday morning. Caddo Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case. Police warn Lewis is considered armed and dangerous.
Bill Cassidy’s re-election campaign announced the U-S Senator raised another million dollars in the fourth quarter of 2024 and now has more than six-point-five million dollars on hand. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Cassidy’s goal is ten-million dollars which now seems to be the minimum for a statewide campaign in Louisiana. And he says this is only for Cassidy’s campaign account and PAC’s connected to him can raise money.
Cut 15 (12) “…on his re-election.”
Cassidy already has one challenger for the 2026 Senate race. Former Congressman and current Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming.
Richland Parish is expected to see significant economic growth with the upcoming Meta AI Data Center in Rayville. Nearby Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis says Monroe has a rich history as a foundation for future progress. Key efforts include community development, creating a business-friendly environment, and infrastructure improvements.
More exciting news for the Monroe area, Duck Dynasty is making a comeback. A&E has announced a new series, Duck Dynasty: The Revival, premiering this summer. The revival is already generating excitement beyond the Robertsons’ lives. Sheila Snow, Vice President of Marketing at the Monroe-West Monroe Visitors Bureau, anticipates a boost in tourism like the surge seen after the original series aired in 2012.
Cut 3 (13) “…Duck Commander warehouse.”
The original Duck Dynasty was the most-watched nonfiction series in cable history.