The big political story for 2026 will be the U-S Senate race as Republican Incumbent Bill Cassidy faces several challengers from his own party including State Treasurer John Fleming, state senator Blake Miguez, state representative Julie Emerson and PSC Commissioner Eric Skrmetta. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Cassidy has one big advantage…
Cut 10 (07) “…really tough re-election.”
Cassidy angered many Republicans when he voted to impeach President Trump in 2021.
Police began enforcing the ban on holding a phone while driving yesterday. When the new law was being debated, some said it would be discriminatory for those who drive older vehicles without Bluetooth capability to allow conversations through the car stereo speakers. State Police Trooper Shelby advises.
Cut 9 (10) “…the steering wheel.”
The Louisiana Department of Health says the state will receive 208-million dollars through the Rural Health Transportation Program, established when Congress approved President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts legislation. LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein (Green-steen) says this funding will improve healthcare access in rural communities…
Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers are expected to be active as the college football transfer portal opens today. In addition to targeting quarterbacks Yahoo Sports’ Nick Bromberg expects Kiffin to target the position groups that helped build Ole Miss’s playoff roster: defensive line and wide receiver.