| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Republican rift: Louisiana House Republicans started the recent legislative session united, but they have collapsed into a flurry of name-calling and recriminations against Speaker Clay Schexnayder. The origins of their epic falling-out, however, go back far before the session. Sam Karlin and James Finn have the story. Powerless in Shreveport: Tens of thousands are without power in Shreveport-Bossier City following a Friday morning storm, and many residents now face the prospect of dealing with the sweltering heat without electricity. Adam Duvernay and his colleagues have the story. Be sure to keep an eye on this team's work with the launch of the Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate next month. New lanes in Tammany: Interstate 12 in St. Tammany Parish was recently widened, and it has apparently helped cut down on back-ups along the busy corridor. Bob Warren has the story about how a few extra lanes have people talking positively about traffic for a change. Thank you for joining us for Morning Headlines. Catch up on the latest news on NOLA.com. Chad | 