Twenty-four people who are closely associated with a Shreveport gang are facing federal charges for allegedly coming up with fake businesses in order to receive pandemic relief funds in order to buy guns. U-S Attorney Brandon Brown says all of the individuals indicted are facing at least a wire fraud charge…
cut 6 (13) “…violent crime organizations”
If convicted, the defendants face a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

A Baton Rouge woman accused of killing her boyfriend and dumping his body at a local park is also the suspect in the 2021 murder of her ex-boyfriend. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 42-year-old Janice Frazier confessed to killing 34-year-old Christopher Holden last week, then admitted to murdering Emanie Anderson 2 years ago….:
Cut 7 (04) “degree murder”
McKneely cites domestic violence as motive.

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 about the legal fight to remove incarcerate juveniles from Angola.

Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot of $1 billion dollars is the third largest jackpot ever for Powerball and the seventh largest in U.S. lottery history. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says Powerball fever is spreading…
Cut 3 (10) “….normally play.”
The grand prize winner who opts to take the lump-sum payment will receive an estimated $517 million dollars before taxes.

Louisiana Republican-controlled Legislature overrode the governor’s veto of a bill that would prohibit doctors from performing sex-altering procedures on minors. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (43)  “….I’m Jeff Palermo”

A woman in Baton Rouge accused of killing her boyfriend and dumping him at a city park over the weekend is now a suspect in the 2021 murder of her ex-boyfriend. On Saturday, authorities begin investigating the death of 34-year-old Christopher Holden. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 42-year-old Janice Frazier then admitted to murdering Emanie Anderson 2 years ago….:

Cut 8 (05) “…Mr. Anderson.’”

Frazier now faces two second-degree murder charges.

The Office of State Parks launches a pilot project that helps visitors to recyclable aluminum cans and plastic bottles at four different state parks. Pontchartrain Conservancy Executive Director Kristi Trail says recyclable bins did not exist in state parks prior to this initiative …

Cut 11 (08)  “…the park.”

The program has rolled out at the Fontainebleau, Fairview-Riverside, Tickfaw, and Bogue Chitto.

Lawmakers successfully overrode Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of a bill that would ban doctors from performing sex altering procedures on minors. St. Martinville Senator Fred Mills voted no as he believes the Legislature should not get involved in the relationship between a doctor and a child…:
Cut 16 (10) “any of that”
Expect the bill to face a legal challenge.

A woman in Baton Rouge accused of killing her boyfriend and dumping him at a city park is now a suspect in the 2021 murder of her ex-boyfriend. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 42-year-old Janice Frazier indicated domestic violence was a factor…:
Cut 9 (09) “being involved”
Frazier was booked on two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of obstruction of justice.

24 people closely affiliated with a Shreveport gang are indicted on charges related to CARES Act fraud. U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown says the defendants manufactured a variety of artificial businesses in order to fraudulently receive pandemic relief dollars…:
Cut 5 (11) “money that way”
He said they were able to receive anywhere from $20,000 to $200,000. Prosecution is underway for those individuals.

The Louisiana Office of State Parks launched a new recycling pilot project for cans and plastic bottles at four state parks. Pontchartrain Conservancy Executive Director Kristi Trail says collection totals will be recorded on a bi-weekly basis to determine the program’s success:
Cut 12 (08) “…going forever”

The Louisiana House and Senate voted Tuesday to override Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of a bill that prohibits doctors from performing a medical procedure that attempts to alter the biological sex of a minor.
New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes agreed with the governor’s veto message that the legislation is unconstitutional..:
Cut 14 (12) “normal children”
Pollok Representative Gabe Firment says 20 other states have passed bills like his…:
Cut 15 (12) “medical experiments”
This is the only veto lawmakers have successfully overridden. The session must end Saturday.

The Mega Millions jackpot did not see a winner in last night’s drawing, so it now grows to $720 million. New Powerball numbers will be picked tonight with the game’s third largest jackpot in history at an estimated $1 billion dollars. Louisiana has still seen big winners with Monday’s Powerball producing at least two $50,000 tickets in the state, and Mega Millions hit a ticket worth $10,000 out of Reserve.

24 individuals associated with a Shreveport street gang have been indicted for a CARES Act fraud scheme. Kace Kieschnick has the story:
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kace Kieschnick”

The Republican controlled Louisiana Legislature overrides the governor’s veto of a ban on doctors from performing medical procedures on children designed to change their biological sex. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
Cut 3 (43) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

A woman in Baton Rouge accused of killing her boyfriend and dumping him at a city park is now a suspect in the 2021 murder of her ex-boyfriend. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 42-year-old Janice Frazier confessed to killing 34-year-old Christopher Holden last week, then admitted to murdering Emanie Anderson 2 years ago….:
Cut 7 (04) “degree murder”
McKneely cites domestic violence as motive.

U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown says 24 people closely associated with a Shreveport street gang are facing charges related to a CARES Act fraud scheme. Brown says the defendants took advantage of small business pandemic relief loans to fund criminal activity…:
Cut 4 (12) “vulnerable state”
All 24 defendants face counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and varying charges or wire fraud.

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 13 (13) “gender dysphoria”
Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statement saying this is just the 2nd time he’s had a veto overridden and the first time the courts threw out the law, and he expects the same thing will happen with this bill.

The Office of State Parks has kicked off a new pilot recycling program. Bins will be placed at various parks to collect cans and plastic bottles. Pontchartrain Conservancy Executive Director Kristi Trail:
Cut 10 (09) “better use”

After arresting 42-year-old Janice Frazier in the shooting death of her boyfriend, Baton Rouge Police tell Teiko Foxx the suspect is connected to another unsolved murder of the woman’s ex…:
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Teiko Foxx”

The Powerball drawing tonight is worth an estimated $1 Billion Dollars which is the third largest jackpot in history.

Louisiana lawmakers have succeeded in overriding the governor’s veto of a bill that bans doctors from performing a medical procedures that attempt to alter the biological sex of a minor. Pollock Representative Gabe Firment has called the bill the “Stop Harming Our Kids Act”….
cut 13 (13) “…gender dysphoria”
New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes agreed with the governor’s veto message that the legislation is unconstitutional….
cut 14 (12) “….normal children”
A federal judge last month struck down the Arkansas version of the trans youth health care ban. Firment’s bill is set to go into effect in January.

New campaign finance reports shows Republican Jeff Landry has nine-million dollars available in his gubernatorial campaign warchest, while the lone major Democrat in the race, Shawn Wilson has just 594-thousand dollars. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Wilson will have to pick up the pace…
cut 12 (04) “….statewide office”

U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown says 24 people closely associated with a Shreveport street gang are facing charges related to a CARES Act fraud scheme. Brown says the defendants defrauded the federal government of thousands of dollars by taking advantage of small business pandemic relief loans to fund criminal activity…
Cut 4 (12) “…vulnerable state.”
Brown says the defendants manufactured a variety of artificial businesses in order to fraudulently receive pandemic relief dollars.

The Louisiana Legislature has voted to override the governor’s veto of a bill that bans doctors from performing medical procedures that can alter a child’s sex. The House overrode the veto by five votes, on a 75-23 vote. The bill’s author, Pollock Representative Gabe Firment says 20 other states, including many in the South, have passed similar legislation…
cut 15 (12) “…medical experiments”
On a 28-11 vote, two more yes votes than needed, the Senate also voted to overturn the veto. St. Martinville Senator Fred Mills voted no as he believes the Legislature should not get involved in the relationship between a patient and a child…
cut 16 (11) “…any of that”
Expect legal action to block the law from going into effect.

New campaign finance numbers show Republican Jeff Landry has a huge advantage in available dollars over his opponents. Landry reported raising 4.5 million dollars from April 8th to July 7th and has nine-point-two million dollars on hand. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says that’s a lot of cash
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Republicans John Schroder and Stephen Waguespack have about two million dollars in cash on hand and so does independent Hunter Lundy.

Grant Parish Deputies have seized over 71 pounds of marijuana in the largest drug bust in parish history. Sheriff Steven McCain says the large quantity of pot had a street value of 586-thousand dollars…
Cut 3 (07) “….our community.”
After a month-long investigation, 57-year-olds Charles Dupry and David Hollis of Pollock were arrested in connection with the sting operation.

The Louisiana House has voted to override the governor’s veto on a bill that would prohibit doctors from performing sex altering medical procedures on transgender minors. Marksville Republican Daryl Deshotel cut his family vacation in France short so he can vote “Yes” to override..
Cut 6 (12) “…for it.”
The vote was 75-23 in favor of overturning the veto. It needed 70 votes.

The Senate has yet to vote to override the governor’s veto on a ban on transgender health care for youth.

The author of a vetoed bill that would phase out the corporate franchise tax decides not to seek an override vote. Franklin Senator Bret Allain says it’s Louisiana’s worst tax, because it hinders economic development
Cut 8 (08) “…the veto”
In his veto letter, Edwards agreed the corporate franchise tax is antiquated, but the fiscal impact is not known.

Two people have been arrested in what authorities are calling the largest marijuana drug bust in Grant Parish history. 71-pounds of marijuana were seized with a street value of 586-thousand dollars. Sheriff Steve McCain says this is high-grade pot…
cut 4 (09) “…40-percernt”
The two men arrested have been identified as Charles Dupry and Davis Hollis. Both are 57-years-old and from Pollock.

Another hot day in Louisiana and the near record heat is expected to continue for the rest of the week. LRN meteorologist John Weatherbee says if you plan to spend several hours outside, drink plenty of water…
cut 14 (11) “…elderly too”
Radar indicates no afternoon cooling showers today.

The Louisiana House has voted to override the governor’s veto on a bill that would prohibit doctors from performing sex altering medical procedures on minors. The vote was 75-23 in favor of overturning the veto. Marksville Representative Daryl Deshotel cut short his family vacation to France to be at the capitol to vote in support of the bill and others that were vetoed…
cut 7 (11) “…those vetoes”
The Louisiana Senate still has to vote on overriding House Bill 648.

The Louisiana Senate will not vote to override a proposal to phase out the corporate franchise tax. Franklin Senator Bret Allain says he didn’t have the 26 votes needed, but hopes the next Legislature looks to get rid of this tax that hinders economic development…
cut 9 (12) “…..that opportunity”

Published campaign finance reports shows Republican Jeff Landry with a huge lead over his opponents in campaign dollars as Landry seeks to replace Governor John Bel Edwards. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Two men from Pollock have been arrested in what authorites say is the largest marijuana drug bust in the history of Grant Parish. Sheriff Steven McCain says 71 pounds of marijuana was seized and 57-year-olds David Hollis and Charles Dupry are in custody…
cut 5 (10) “…the information”