Senator Bill Cassidy officially announces his run for a second term. So far, Cassidy does not face any major Democratic challengers, but U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Cassidy will probably have to put together a little bit of a campaign.Cross says he foresees a path for Cassidy to hold his seat for many years to come.
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It is possible that another Republican challenger could pop up, but Cross adds Cassidy has solidified himself with party establishment and they don’t have a reason to desert him.
77-year-old Ellesworth Hull of Baton Rouge confesses and is charged with second-degree murder in the beating death of his special needs son 40-year-old Derrick Christophe, who was found in a bathtub. Baton Rouge Police Sgt L’Jean McKneely says the investigation showed that the victim did not die of natural causes and that’s when a warrant was filed on Hull.
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Louisiana is ranked in the bottom third of states for internet connectivity and infrastructure, and lobbying group 5G Action Now says the Trump Administration’s plan to expand nationwide 5G would fix that. The plan is currently opposed by many Democrats and Senator John Kennedy, who are concerned about it including a 15 billion dollar payout to foreign companies to speed up the process of expansion. Spokesperson Ian Prior says it’s necessary.
Three people are under arrest after over $600,000 in drugs are found during a Rapides Parish traffic stop on US Highway 165 near Woodworth. Trooper Casey Wallace says while the area does see drug busts throughout the year…
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37-year old Archie Louis Carter, Jr. and passengers 31-year old Isiah Jones and 33-year old Anthony Manuel were arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute.