The company is expected to create 15 direct new jobs while retaining 500 current positions. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in an additional 37 indirect new jobs, for a total of 52 potential new job opportunities in the Southeast Region.

Earley voting is May 2 -9 and election day is May 16

The latest report shows continued progress statewide, with fewer water systems receiving failing grades and more systems demonstrating measurable improvements in performance.

Large hail, damaging wind gusts as well as a few tornadoes will be possible with severe thunderstorms that develop during this timeframe.

The event will take place on Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 a.m. at West Monroe Sports & Events and will bring together business leaders, elected officials, and community members for a morning of reflection, unity, and prayer for the city, state, and nation.

President Trump has signed off on a new U.S. counterterrorism strategy that sets eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as the administration's highest priority.

Lutnick said last year that he cut ties with Epstein, his former neighbor, in 2005. But the Epstein files indicate that the two kept in contact, including for a 2012 lunch on Epstein's private island.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with CNN's Christiane Amanpour about broadcaster Ted Turner's legacy.