Louisiana Governor-Elect Jeff Landry has named the state Health Department leadership team. Two are Acadiana natives, one from Lafayette and one from Crowley.
The cancellation of New Orleans' participation in the nationwide New Year's Eve celebration has stirred speculation about the reasons behind it, with contrasting theories emerging about whether money or concerns about crime were the driving factors.
Louisiana Governor-Elect Jeff Landry announced today the appointment of a new State Police Superintendent who will take command at the beginning of the year. Landry also chose a Lafayette native to lead the state's National Guard.
A new governor will lead Louisiana in 2024, and he is working "to ensure that we hit the ground running." Governor-elect Jeff Landry held a press conference in Lafayette to announce, in more detail, how he plans to do that and who will be on his transition team.