President Trump recently called on National Guard Troops to help fight crime in Washington D.C. and now he’s considering doing the same in other cities including one of our own.
Cut 12 (12) “…of this country.”
Crime rates have actually fallen in New Orleans in 2025
We now know one person who will not be the LSU System’s next president. After her name surfaced as a top candidate for the job, Congresswoman Julia Letlow ended that speculation. The Monroe native has represented the 5th district since 2021 and previously taught at ULM, Tulane and South Florida. At her alma mater, ULM, she’s been an ombudsperson and also served as a Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Cut 7 (10) “…representing the 5th.”
166 solar power installers were recently laid off in Louisiana but Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association Director, Monika (noe-NEE-kah) Gerhart says Louisiana is among the nation’s leaders in solar energy growth and she points out that over the last decade, Louisiana has experienced the most cumulative power outage hours of any state in the nation.
Cut 5 (15) “…more affordable rate.”
She says solar is a mature industry that will continue to grow as long as the sun shines.