Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s disappointed but not surprised the Republican led Legislature overturned his veto of a bill that bans doctors from performing medical procedures on children that could alter their biological sex. He believes politics played a role…:
CUT 15 (09) “two thirds vote”
The law will likely face a legal challenge.

Hollywood South is reeling from the strike of writers and actors. Louisiana Entertainment Media Director Chris Stelly says the film industry impacts the economy and hopes there will be a resolution soon to get the cameras rolling again…:
Cut 12 (08) “going forever”
Louisiana has held the reputation as the “Hollywood South” thanks to some tax credits that have helped bring in those productions.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has secured $2.4 million in funding for new equipment to outfit the New Orleans Criminal Justice Crime Lab as part of the 2024 annual appropriations bills. The State Police Crime Lab has been the subject of longstanding complaints about backlogs in rape kits. Cassidy says if Orleans can process their own crime lab material, it helps everyone…:
Cut 5 (10) “state police”
The bills will be a part of a year-end funding package and will receive a Senate vote soon.

Former LSU Tennis great Neal Skupski took home the 2023 Wimbledon doubles title. He says it’s a great honor but one that may not sink in for some time…:
Cut 9 (10) “on my season”

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards is disappointed pressure from the GOP spurned the veto of the bill banning doctors from performing medical procedures on children that could alter their biological sex. But the bill’s author, Pollock Representative Gabe Firment, says his legislation protects kids who might be temporarily confused about their gender…:
Cut 14 (11) “…not health care”
Louisiana’s law is set to go into effect on January 1st.

The Baton Rouge woman booked on two counts of murder for allegedly killing her boyfriend last week then confessing to killing her ex in 2021 is being held on a $1.1 million dollar bond. 42-year-old Janice Frazier was arrested July 17th after the victim’s body was found in a city park.

With writers and actors on strike, Hollywood South is quiet on the set and the industry is hoping for the best. Teiko Foxx has more…:
Cut 2 (31) “I’m Teiko Foxx”

The Powerball jackpot is officially reset today for the first time since April 19th. A ticket sold in California matched all numbers for the estimated $1.08 billion dollar prize. That’s the 6th largest jackpot in US history and the third largest for the game.

Governor John Bel Edwards believes pressure from the Louisiana Republican Party led to the override of his veto on a bill to ban procedures on minors that would alter their biological sex. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
Cut 3 (35) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Louisiana is officially on day 9 of extreme heat advisories. Temperatures once again will reach near 100 degrees today across the state, and heat index values will be between 110-115.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has secured $2.4 million in funding for new equipment to outfit the New Orleans Criminal Justice Crime Lab. Cassidy says the upgrade will be a game changer…:
Cut 4 (10) “our state”
The funding is part of the 2024 annual appropriations bills.

Former LSU Tennis great Neal Skupski and his partner took home the 2023 Wimbledon doubles title. He says it’s been a dream come true…:
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Skupski becomes only the second Tiger to claim a men’s double major title and the second Englishman to win Wimbledon doubles in the “Open” era.

Governor John Bel Edwards is not surprised the legislature overrode his veto of the bill that would ban doctors from performing sex change operations on minors, but he is disappointed…:
CUT 13 (10) “inside families”
He says the measure violates the constitution and expects a legal challenge.

Hollywood South has been silenced due to the ongoing labor strike by the writers and actors. Louisiana Entertainment Media Director Chris Stelly says despite the setbacks, he hopes the Bayou State will be the film industry’s top selection when it ends…:
Cut 10 (10) “is resolved”
He asys it will likely take a while for the matter to be resolved.

Former LSU Tennis great Neal Skupski has claimed the Wimbledon Men’s Doubles title Saturday. Kace Kieschnick has more…:
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick”

Someone in California is a billionaire. The Powerball jackpot finally hit after last night’s drawing when a ticket there hit all 6 numbers. The prize is the largest in the game’s history.

Advocates are asking a judge to order for the removal of incarcerated youth housed at Angola. They are concerned with the lack of air conditioning and teens are sometimes in solitary confinement. Southern Poverty Law Center senior policy analyst Delvin Davis is urging the state to reform Louisiana’s juvenile justice system…
cut 10 (09) “…incarceration”
The Office of Juvenile Justice says they do not comment on legal action.

The search for a missing New Jersey man in Rapides Parish is over as the body of 58-year-old Robert Owens was found in a densely wooded area this morning. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tommy Carnline says Owens was a geocacher…
cut 7 (10) “…..the country”
Owens was known to be an active geocacher.

Lottery retailers were busy today spitting out Powerball tickets for tonight’s one billion dollar jackpot drawing. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says the odds of winning the jackpot are 1-in-292 million…
cut 5 (08) “….luck everyone”

LSU catcher Alex Milazzo announced on Tiger Rag Radio last night that he will return to the LSU baseball team for his fifth season. Milazzo says it’s an honor to wear the purple and gold and is not ready to give it up…
cut 13 (13) “…down the road”
Milazzo started five games behind the plate during the College World Series. Veteran catcher Hayden Travinski from Shreveport also says he’s coming back next year.

Advocates are asking a judge to remove a group of juvenile inmates being held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. A court filing alleges the youth offenders are sleeping in hot conditions, they are isolated and forced to shower while shackled and handcuffed. Southern Poverty Law Center senior policy analyst Delvin Davis…
cut 9 (08) “…as whole”
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice has no comment.

Rapides Parish authorities believe they have found the body of 58-year-old Robert Owens, a “geocacher” from New Jersey, who was reported missing Monday near Alexandria. RPSO Spokesperson Tommy Carnline says Owens’ severely decomposed body was located in a heavily wooded area…
Cut 6 (10) “…is deceased.”
Owens flew to Louisiana alone on July ninth on a geocache mission.

Lottery fans are feeling the excitement. Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot of $1 billion is the seventh largest in U.S. lottery history. Teiko Foxx has more…
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Teiko Foxx”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has signed LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese to an N-I-L deal. The Bayou Barbie is one of seven college athletes that will promote Johnson’s energy drink, ZOA. Reese has become one of the top NIL earners. She also has deals with Raising Cane’s, Amazon and Sports Illustrated.

The Southern Poverty Law Center has issued a report that provides the state with recommendations on improving its juvenile justice system. Senior policy analyst Devlin Davis says a major problem with the state’s youth justice system is that it’s over-reliant on incarceration, which is ripe with abuse. He says there are other alternatives that focus on rehab..
Cut 11 (09) “…own communities”
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice says they are constantly reviewing recommendations from third party groups.

The search for a missing New Jersey man in Rapides Parish is over as the body of 58-year-old Robert Owens was found in a densely wooded area. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tommy Carnline says Owens was a geocacher…
cut 7 (10) “…..the country”
Owens was known to be an active geocacher.

Tonight is a one billion dollar Powerball jackpot drawing and maybe the winning ticket will be sold in the Bayou State. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says we are due…
cut 4 (10) “…the win”
Annison says the odds of winning the jackpot is one in two hundred ninety-two point two million, which means you are more likely to be struck by lighting.

Former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes has signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates and he’s received a nine-point-two million dollar signing bonus, a record for an M-L-B draft pick. Skenes will report to the Pirates spring training site in Florida. No word on when he’ll pitch in the majors…
cut 15 (12) “….than college”

Advocates are asking a judge to order for the removal of incarcerated youth housed at Angola. They are concerned with the lack of air conditioning and teens are sometimes in solitary confinement. Southern Poverty Law Center senior policy analyst Delvin Davis is urging the state to reform Louisiana’s juvenile justice system…
cut 10 (09) “…incarceration”
The Office of Juvenile Justice says they do not comment on legal action.

Authorities believe they have found a missing a geochacher in a wooded area near Alexandria. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tommy Carnline says the severely decomposed body of 58-year-old Robert Owens was located near Messina Road…
cut 8 (09) “…tragic end”
Carnline says Owens traveled from New Jersey to geocache, it’s an activity where people use their phone to find hidden containers.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue plans to move millions of dollars in tax refunds to unclaimed property if taxpayers do not claim them.
Cut 2 (31) “….I’m Jeff Palermo”

Many are heading out to their local lottery retailer this afternoon to get a Powerball ticket. The jackpot is one-billion dollars. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says the odds of winning the jackpot in 1-in-292 million…
cut 5 (08) “….luck everyone”

The Southern Poverty Law Center has issued a report that provides the state with recommendations on improving its juvenile justice system. Senior policy analyst Devlin Davis says a major problem with the state’s youth justice system is that it’s over-reliant on incarceration, which is ripe with abuse. He says there are other alternatives that focus on rehab..
Cut 11 (10 “…is deceased”
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice says they are constantly reviewing recommendations from third party groups.

Rapides Parish authorities believe they have the body of 58-year-old Robert Owens, a “geocacher” from New Jersey, who was reported missing Monday in the Kisatchie National Forest southwest of Alexandria. RPSO Spokesperson Tommy Carnline says Owens’s severely decomposed body was located near a creek off the trail…
Cut 6 (10) “…different area.”
Owens flew to Louisiana alone on July ninth on a geocache mission.

Tonight is a one billion dollar Powerball jackpot and maybe the winning ticket will be sold in the Bayou State. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says we are due…
cut 4 (10) “…the win”
Annison says the odds of winning the jackpot is one in two hundred ninety-two point two million, which means you are more likely to be struck by lighting.

Lighting has struck for former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes, the SEC’s single-season strikeout leader has etched his name in the record books yet again. After being selected No. 1 overall in the MLB draft, Skenes agreed with the Pirates on a contract that includes a $9.2 million signing bonus, the highest for a draft pick in MLB history. He says signing the deal didn’t take much convincing…
Cut 14 (10) “..to take”

Louisiana lawmakers have succeeded in overriding the governor’s veto of a bill that bans doctors from performing a medical procedure that attempts to alter the biological sex of a minor. Pollock Representative Gabe Firment has called the bill the “Stop Harming Our Kids Act”….
Cut 23 (13) “…gender dysphoria”
But New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes agreed with the governor’s veto message that the legislation is unconstitutional….
Cut 24 (12) “…normal children”
Governor Edwards predicts the courts will determine this bill is unconstitutional.

Advocates have filed court papers seeking a judge’s order that would remove the incarcerated youth that are housed at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. They are concerned the lack of air conditioning and putting the teens in solitary confinement is not good for their physical and mental health. Southern Poverty Law Center senior policy analyst Delvin Davis is urging the state to reform Louisiana’s juvenile justice system…
cut 10 (09) “…incarceration”
The Office of Juvenile Justice says they do not comment on legal action.

LSU Catcher Alex Milazzo told Tiger Rag radio last night that he plans to suit up for the Purple and Gold one last time.…
Cut 12 (13) “…play here.”
Milazzo has been with the Tigers since 2020.