A new poll bodes well for Senator Bill Cassidy’s re-election bid. Sean Richardson reports.
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Just as Iraq completes the purchase of 88-thousand metric tons of U.S. rice, completing its commitment in a 2024-25 memorandum of understanding, Congresswoman Julia Letlow and Congressman Clay Higgins are asking the White House to impose tariffs of up to 100-percent on rice imports from five countries – India, Thailand, China, Pakistan and Vietnam.
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Letlow says these tariffs are especially important in protecting Louisiana rice producers.
A tragic crash in St. Landry Parish claimed the life of an unborn child Tuesday morning at Hwy 190 and Hwy 743. State Police say an 18-wheeler being driven by 51-year-old Albert Jenkins for reasons unknown failed to yield at a stop sign and drive into the path of a 2024 Kia Seltos which hit the 18-wheeler. The Kia’s driver who was pregnant was properly restrained.
The crash remains under investigation.
Dr. Mark Johnson, former the director of the Doctor of Ministry program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary will be the 10th president of Louisiana Christian University (LCU). Vice Chairman of the Search Committee Tommy Kiker says Johnsons official start date is set for June 1st, but says he isn’t wasting anytime and is already on campus getting to work.