Bill Cassidy’s endorsement of Jeff Landry for Governor could help Louisiana’s senior U-S Senator score political points with the Republican Party. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says Cassidy has fallen out of favor with some Republicans and the state G-O-P strongly supports Landry…
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The state GOP censured Cassidy after he voted to certify President Joe Biden’s electoral college victory and then the Baton Rouge Republican voted against former President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial.

Anyone caught creating and distributing pornographic deepfake images that show false events could face up to twenty years in prison now. The new law went into effect Tuesday. Lake Charles Senator Jeremy Stine says this type of material causes harm to individuals.
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Bass pro Jake Ormond set a state record for the largest longnose gar which he caught on Bayou Bartholomew. The Sterlington native was giving a young student a lesson when he spotted the big gar on the surface of the water. After switching rods, it took Ormond three casts to hook the big fish…
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The Longnose gar weighed 31 points a new state record certified by LDWF.

LSU football players report for preseason camp today with the goal of winning a national championship. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says coach Brian Kelly has tried to tap down on expectations after Kim Mulkey and Jay Johnson won national titles in their second year…
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Anyone caught dealing fentanyl in Louisiana could face up to life in prison under a new law that took effect Tuesday. The law’s author, Crowley Representative John Stefanski believes it sends a strong message to drug dealers.

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Individuals with less than 28 grams of detectable fentanyl face five to 40 years in prison. More than 28 grams for a first offense, seven to 40 years.

A new Louisiana law that makes it illegal to create and distribute pornographic deepfake images that use someone’s likeness onto another person’s body especially minors went into effect this week. Perpetrators could face up to twenty years in prison and also fined no less than ten thousand dollars. Lake Charles Senator Jeremy Stine says this is a safeguard against potential abuse of technology…

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US Senator Bill Cassidy’s endorsement of Jeff Landry for governor may help him get back in the good graces of the Republican Party. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Sulphur tight end J-D LaFleur, who is the son of former LSU All-American tight end David LaFleur, has committed to LSU. He’s rated as a three-star prospect for the Class of 2025. The six-foot-six, 220-pounder also received interest from Florida and Texas A-and-M. His father was an All-SEC selection as a senior in 1996.

A new law in Louisiana that increases harsher penalties of up to life in prison for fentanyl possession took effect this week. Bill author Crowley Representative John Stefanski hopes tougher sentencing will help curb the war on drugs…

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A second offense is 30 to 40 years.

Anyone caught creating and distributing pornographic deepfake images that show false events could face up to twenty years in prison now. The new law went into effect Tuesday. Senator Jeremy Stine says this type of material causes harm to individuals.

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A pregnant woman died in a three-vehicle crash in Assumption Parish Tuesday. 23-year-old Tia Gorell of Houma was killed when her 2016 Toyota Corolla was hit by a RAM pulling a camper that was sideswiped by a Jeep. The accident occurred on Highway 308 just south of highway 1011. The other two occupants driving the RAM and Jeep were not seriously injured. The investigation is ongoing.

Bill Cassidy’s endorsement of Jeff Landry for Governor could help Louisiana’s senior U-S Senator score political points with the Republican Party. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says Cassidy does not want a Republican governor who may oppose his re-election efforts……

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Legislation that prohibits the creation of explicit content using an individual’s likeness without their knowledge or approval went into effect this week.
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Another new law that went into effect this week, increases the penalties for dealing fentanyl. Crowley Representative John Stefanski authored the legislation…
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The U-S Justice Department is concerned about the living conditions for youth inmates who are housed at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. A recent lawsuit alleges the teen offenders are suffering in hot conditions and spending time in isolation. But the Office of Juvenile Justice says the West Feliciana Center for Youth is air conditioned and the youth at the center are receiving targeted treatment they need.

LSU football players report for preseason camp today with the goal of winning a national championship. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says coach Brian Kelly has tried to tap down on expectations after Kim Mulkey and Jay Johnson won national titles in their second year…
cut 15 (13) “….this year”

If you’re caught dealing fentanyl in Louisiana, you could face up to life in prison. The stiffer penalties went into effect this week and the author of the legislation, Crowley Representative John Stefanski, believes it sends a strong message to drug dealers.
Cut 4 (11) “…fentanyl distribution.”
Individuals convicted of dealing fentanyl face at least seven years for a first offense, ten years for second offense and life in prison for a third offense. If you are caught with over 250 grams of fentanyl that could also lead to life in prison.

Another law that went into effect this week makes it illegal to create and distribute deep fakes. Lake Charles Senator Jeremy Stine says many of these visual deep fakes have children performing sexual acts…
cut 8 (10) “…..in Louisiana”

Bill Cassidy’s endorsement of Jeff Landry for Governor could help Louisiana’s senior U-S Senator score political points with the Republican Party. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says Cassidy has fallen out of favor with some Republicans and the state G-O-P strongly supports Landry…
Cut 10 (10) “…left behind”
The state GOP censured Cassidy after he voted to certify President Joe Biden’s electoral college victory and then the Baton Rouge Republican voted against former President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial.

The LSU football team reports for fall camp today with high expectations. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the ceiling should be high, considering the playmakers LSU has on offense…
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Drug dealers caught with fentanyl will now face stiffer penalties thanks to a new law that went into effect on August first. Brooke Thorington has more.
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People in Ville Platte are mourning the death of Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio. He’s the law enforcement officer killed Monday night while serving a search warrant on a known drug house. Giglio is described as a good servant who was always willing to help out. One person inside the home was also fatally shot. State Police is investigating.

The big political news this week is Senator Bill Cassidy’s endorsement of Jeff Landry for governor. Cassidy irked many Conservatives a couple of years ago when he voted to certify President Biden’s electoral college victory and also voted against former President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial. LSU-Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says Cassidy is up for re-election in 2026 and knows he needs the state GOP on his side…
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It’s reporting day for the LSU football team. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says one of the biggest question marks is with the defensive secondary, which returns just two starters, Major Burns and Greg Brooks…
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A Ville Platte Deputy City Marshal was fatally shot last night while attempting to execute a search warrant. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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In Cameron Parish, the new Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Headquarters is scheduled to open in 2024 in Cameron Parish. The coastal facility of 11,000 square feet will cost nine million dollars. The refuge will provide wildlife and fish species along the Gulf of Mexico.

Today is the last day for homeowners who received damage from the 20 and 21 hurricanes to complete a survey for assistance. Director of the Office of Community Development Pat Forbes says more than 33 thousand have completed the survey, but he believes there are other residents who qualify for assistance…

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Go to restore-dot-la-gov to complete the survey.

Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot is more than one-billion dollars. It’s currently the fourth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history. Kim Chopin with the Louisiana Lottery says this year multi-state lottery jackpots have set records.

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Tickets must be purchased by 9 pm for the drawing at 10 o’clock.

Today’s the last day homeowners affected by 20 and 21 hurricanes and the May 21 severe storms can fill out Restore Louisiana’s survey to be eligible for assistance.

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In Minden, there’s no scheduled power outage yet. A fire at a substation damaged an Entergy transformer early Sunday morning. The utility provider will have to cut off power for residents in order to repair the transformer. For up-to-date information on the planned outage follow the City of Minden’s Facebook page.

A shooting in Evangeline Parish last night claims the life of a Ville Platte Deputy City Marshal and another man. State Police Trooper Thomas Gossen says the sheriff’s office was attempting to execute a search and once they entered a home gunfire erupted. Gossen says the officer has been identified as Barry Giglio.

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Gossen says this is an active investigation…

Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot is more than one-billion dollars. Kim Chopin with the Louisiana Lottery says the state has yet to have a Mega Millions jackpot winner, but the Bayou State can claim 14 winners of one million. And since large jackpots tend to entice those who don’t regularly play…

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Tickets must be purchased by 9 pm

A Ville Platte Deputy City marshal and another man were killed in a shooting in Evangeline Parish last night. State Police Trooper Thomas Gossen says the sheriff’s office was serving a search warrant at a residence for suspected drug activity…

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The deceased officer has been identified as Barry Giglio. Gossen says anyone with information, video, or pictures is urged to share them with State Police.

DOTD is conducting a public meeting at 5 pm tonight to discuss the widening of the I-20 project in Monroe. The project will add an additional lane in both directions of I-20 from US 165 to the east of Garrett Road. D-O-T-D Spokesperson Erin Buchannen says the goal is to get the community involved in the development process.

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The meeting will be held at the Monroe Public Safety Center located at 1810 Martin Luther King Junior Drive.

Today is the deadline for homeowners who received damage from the 2020 and 2021 hurricanes to complete the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance program survey. Office of Community and Development Director Pat Forbes says there are a lot of folks who could get money who still haven’t completed the survey…

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Homeowners can complete the Survey online at restore.la.gov.

Are you feeling lucky? The jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing is an estimated 1.10 billion dollars. It’s currently the fourth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history. Kim Chopin with the Louisiana Lottery says this year multi-state lottery jackpots have set records.

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The lump sum cash option for tonight’s drawing is over $550 million.

A Ville Platte Deputy City Marshal was fatally shot last night while attempting to execute a search warrant. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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In Minden, a date and time of when the city will be without power has yet to be determined. Entergy says they need to make repairs to a substation that caught on fire Sunday morning. Follow the City of Miden’s Facebook page for updates.

Today is the last day to complete a survey if you received damage from the 20 and 21 hurricanes.  Director of the Office of Community Development Pat Forbes says visit restore-dot-la-dot-gov and you could possibly receive funds for repairs.

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That’s restore-dot-la-dot-gov

The Department of Transportation is holding a meeting at five o’clock tonight in Monroe to discuss the widening of I-20. D-O-T-D Spokesperson Erin Buchanan says the project is still in its early stages…  

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The meeting will be held at the Monroe Public Safety Center.