The President addressed the country last night for the State of the Union, and Senator Bill Cassidy says the Commander in Chief touched on some key issues…
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The number two defensive tackle in the nation, Amite High star Ishmael Sopshure has decided on where he’ll play college ball…
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President Donald Trump spoke to the nation last night for this year’s State of the Union address, touching on a series of issues including the border wall debate, the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy issues like his late February meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Senator Bill Cassidy applauded the speech.
The President and his Republican allies in Congress attempted and failed earlier in the term to make sweeping changes to healthcare, including several votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Cassidy says the President understands the country’s healthcare system is still in need of reform.
Cassidy says the President is willing to work with Democratic opposition in the House to find a border security compromise, but it must include funding for additional physical wall.
Cut 5 (09) “…southern border.”
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Entergy is bringing advanced meters to the company’s customers. The roll out for homes and businesses starts this month in New Orleans. Entergy VP of grid modernization Lauren Kenney says advanced meters are used around the world and offer a variety of benefits to customers, including a quicker rebound from power outages.
Cut 6 (06) “…done more quickly.”
Between the four states Entergy serves, Kenney estimates they’ll have about one million meters rolled out by the end of 2019.
Cut 7 (09) “…over three years.”
Kenney says among the biggest benefits for customers is to be able to track energy usage via online tools, as opposed to waiting for the bill to come in at the end of the month, which means a monetary savings for customers.
Cut 8 (08) “…needs and interests.”
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A now former Vermilion Parish deputy is out of a job and behind bars after an investigation by the special victims unit of state police. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says the investigation of 42-year-old Bryan Kibodeaux of Abbeville began in late January from a tip given to law enforcement.
Sandifer says Kibodeaux was arrested following the execution of a search warrant of his home and is now facing multiple charges related to the sexual abuse of a child.
Sandifer says several agencies contributed to the investigation and arrest of Kibodeaux, including the suspect’s own employer.
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LSU got a mixed bag in Amite for National Signing Day. The Tiger’s locked down one Warrior, four star athlete Devonta Lee, but failed to secure the second ranked defensive tackle in the nation, Ishmael Sopsher, who signed for Bama. Sopsher says don’t take it personally Tigers fans…
It’s yet another struggle for the Purple and Gold in Tangipahoa Parish, which has a history of sending some of it’s best players out of state. Sopsher says he preferred the NFL potential, and academic quality of the Crimson Tide.
It’s was a significant day for Amite High, a school that got significant airtime on from national press for both of it’s high profile stars. Lee thanked the Tangipahoa institution for putting him in the spotlight…
Elsewhere the Purple and gold locked down four star defensive back Maurice Hampton out of Memphis.