A mass shooting erupted yesterday during a July 4^th block party in Shreveport; leaving 4 person’s dead and 7 injured. Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith is sad and angry…:

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He asks that anyone with information please call Caddo Crimestoppers at (318) 673-7373.

State attorney General and candidate for governor Jeff Landry is spiking the ball, after a federal judge rules for the state in a suit over the White House allegedly colluding with social media giants to squelch free speech during the COVID pandemic and at other times. Louisiana joined Missouri is suing the Biden administration what they called a Censorship Enterprise, and Judge Terry Dougherty has ruled the allegations are true.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin calls for lawmakers to override the Governor’s veto of a bill intended to help purge inactive voters from statewide voter roles. Ardoin says HB 646, sponsored by Sulphur Republican Rep. Les Farnum, was a good piece of legislation that passed with wide support in both chambers…:

CUT 09  (08)        “…from signing it.”

The Governor’s veto statement says the bill is redundant, as there are already regular canvasses of the voter roles. Ardoin issued a written statement calling on lawmakers to reconvene and override the veto.

New Orleans Rep. Mandie Landry is one Democrat lawmaker who doesn’t think that will happen. She says a good number of the two-thirds majority vote needed to override are term-limited…:

CUT 04  08)          “…and do this.”

Landrie spoke on Jim Engster’s “Talk Louisiana” radio program.

Four people are dead and 7 pesons injured after a July 4^th mass shooting at a block party in Shreveport. Shreveport Police Spokesperson Corporal Angie Wilhite says around 11:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to Pearl Avenue and Jones Mabry Road…

Cut 6 (10)  “…fire department.” 

Authorities had a hard time reaching the victims because of the “enormous amount” of parked vehicles belonging to the crowds of people attending the festivities.

On Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster, New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry was asked if she thinks lawmakers will vote to return to Baton Rouge for a veto session. Landry believes they won’t, she says it’s a numbers game getting a two-thirds majority in both chambers to vote for one and it’s also an election year.

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The governor has signed legislation to create a trust fund for in-home services for seniors. When the state has a budget surplus, Louisiana AARP Advocacy Director Andrew Muhl says 12 percent will go towards the Community Options Waiver Trust Fund. He says it’s ideal for seniors who have difficulty with daily tasks that want to remain in their homes.

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The waitlist is as long as 8,000 and can last up to 10 years.

The hot and dry summer we’ve been experiencing is likely to limit the yields for some of the state’s key crops, like rice. Louisiana Rice Specialist Ronnie Levy (Lee-Vee) with the LSU Ag Center says it’s rice that was planted late that’s in question. And the drought is a concern for soybeans, sugarcane, and corn. But thankfully it’s not a statewide issue…:

Cut 28 (10)  “on those crops”

The waiting list for seniors and in-home services should start to dwindle due to legislation passed in the most recent session. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 3 (30)  “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

KSLA in Shreveport is reporting a 4^th of July mass shooting at a block party that has claimed the lives of 3 people and wounded several others. Shreveport PD is still on the scene. We’ll have more on this as it develops.

Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed anti-LGBTQ legislation and there’s growing speculation whether state lawmakers will seek to override his vetoes.  Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat believes majorities of Republican lawmakers will choose to come back to the Capitol…:

Cut 9 (11)  “…not the Republicans.”

The bills passed with two-thirds majority votes in both chambers…

Scorching temperatures could limit the yields for some of the state’s key crops, like rice. Louisiana Rice Specialist Ronnie Levy (Lee-Vee) with the LSU Ag Center says the full impact the heat has had on the rice crop won’t be known until harvest which hasn’t started yet. He says there are advantages to the hot, dry weather…:

Cut 5 (09)   “as well”

Levy says the bigger concern is the impact drought conditions have on other crops like soybeans, sugarcane, and corn.

Now that Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed anti-LGBTQ bills, there’s growing speculation that lawmakers will return to Baton Rouge for a veto override session. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat believes majorities of GOP lawmakers will choose to come back to the Capitol…:
Cut 9 (11) “not the Republicans”

3 people are dead and several others are injured following a reported mass shooting at a 4th of July party last night in Shreveport. News outlets are reporting cops had a difficult time getting to victims on the scene due to how many cars were on the street for the gathering. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Crimestoppers. This is a developing situation.

Rice yields this year could be negatively affected by the hot, dry summer. Brooke Thorington reports…:
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A DeSoto Parish man has been convicted for a second time in the 2010 killing of 12 year old Justin Bloxom of Stonewall. The initial conviction of 47 year old Brian Horn was vacated following a ruling by the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Vernon Parish jury that found Horn guilty of first degree murder Tuesday will move into the penalty phase today.

The Governor has vetoed three bills seen by some as “anti-LGBT.” Will that trigger a veto override session or not? Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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A July 4th mass shooting at a block party in Shreveport has claimed the lives of 3 people and wounded several others, according to reports. A councilwoman has told news outlets that she learned the shooter or shooters just showed up to the party and started firing. This is a developing story.

The boycott on Bud Light and other Anheuser-Busch beer is reportedly to blame for the closure of the Ardagh Glass Packaging Plant in Lincoln Parish. Last month the Mayor of the small village of Simsboro where the plant is located said the news of the closure and subsequent laying off of 245 employees came as a complete shock. The nationwide boycott is over Bud Light’s promotion of a controversial transgender influencer.

Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law a bill to establish a funding source dedicated to keeping older adults in their homes for as long as possible. Under the measure, 12 percent of any excess state revenue will be directed toward the Community Options Waiver Trust Fund.
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That’s AARP Advocacy Director Andrew Muhl who says this is a major milestone for seniors.

Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed anti-LGBTQ bills, triggering speculation as to whether state lawmakers will return to Baton Rouge for an override session. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat thinks the legislature will want to reverse the vetoes, and the pressure will be on the Governor to avert that…:
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A veto override session is automatic unless enough House & Senate members vote – in writing – not to reconvene.

The hot and dry summer we’ve been experiencing is likely to limit the yields for some of the state’s key crops, like rice. Louisiana Rice Specialist Ronnie Levy (Lee-Vee) with the LSU Ag Center says if planted late in the season, the heat may have affected anything flowering now:
Cut 4 (09) “critical stages”
He says the bigger concern is drought conditions that may impact soybeans, corn and sugarcane.

The waiting list for seniors and in-home services should start to dwindle due to legislation passed in the most recent session. Brooke Thorington has more…:
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KSLA in Shreveport is reporting 3 people are dead and at least 6 are injured following a shooting at a 4th of July block party. Shreveport PD is still on the scene. We’ll have more on this as it develops.

Rice yields this year could be negatively affected by the hot, dry summer. Brooke Thorington reports…:

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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The Governor has vetoed three bills seen by some as “anti-LGBT.” Will that trigger a veto override session or not? Kevin Gallagher reports…:

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The waiting list for seniors and in-home services should start to dwindle due to legislation passed in the most recent session. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 3 (30)  “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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The hot and dry summer we’ve been experiencing is likely to limit the yields for some of the state’s key crops, like rice. Louisiana Rice Specialist Ronnie Levy (Lee-Vee) with the LSU Ag Center says if planted late in the season, anything flowering now could affect pollination:

Cut 4 (09)  “critical stages”

Levy says the full impact the heat has had on the rice crop won’t be known until harvest which hasn’t started yet. He says there are advantages to the hot, dry weather…:

Cut 5 (09)   “as well”

Levy says the bigger concern is the impact drought conditions have on other crops like soybeans, sugarcane and corn. But thankfully it’s not a statewide issue…:

Cut 6 (10)  “on those crops”

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Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed anti-LGBTQ bills, triggering speculation as to whether state lawmakers will or will not seek to override his vetoes. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat thinks lawmakers will seek to come back to Baton Rouge to reverse the vetoes, and the pressure will be on the Governor to avert that…:

Cut 7 (05) “…two-thirds majority.”

Pinsonat says the bills vetoed were about limiting the use of “preferred pronouns”, banning discussion of sexual topics with students, and banning certain transgender medical procedures for minors. He calls them hot-button social issues for conservatives who want to be re-elected. He reminds us the bills passed with two-thirds majority votes in both chambers…:

Cut 8 (08) “…overriding a veto.’”

A veto override session is automatic unless enough House & Senate members vote – in writing – not to return to Baton Rouge. Pinsonat believes majorities of Republican lawmakers will choose to come back to the Capitol…:

Cut 9 (11)  “…not the Republicans.”

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The governor has signed legislation to create a trust fund for in-home services for seniors. When the state has a budget surplus, Louisiana AARP Advocacy Director Andrew Muhl says 12 percent will go towards the Community Options Waiver Trust Fund.

Cut 10 (11) “…nursing home care.”

Muhl says it’s a milestone for seniors and the funding is crucial as the population of older adults expands over the next ten years. He says it’s ideal for seniors who have difficulty with daily tasks that want to remain in their homes.

Cut 11 (07)  “…independent.”

There’s a great demand for the program, Muhl says as many as 8,000 older adults in Louisiana are waiting to receive such services with wait times as long as 10 years. He says the trust fund will help change that…

Cut 12 (08)    “…that list.” 

Muhl says whenever the Revenue Estimating Committee recognizes excess funds 12-percent will be placed in the trust fund.

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According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission pickleball injuries could cost Americans close to $400 million in medical costs this year. LSU Health New Orleans Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Marrero says pickleball resembles tennis, but players use paddles to hit a plastic ball and it doesn’t require as much running.

Cut 13 (11) “…overuse injuries, etc.”  

The study says the majority of pickleball injuries are sprains, strains, and fractures and the average age of the player is 60 or older.  Marrero says pickleball exploded during the pandemic and analysts say it will cause 67-thousand ER visits in the US this year alone.

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So, before you try to take on the most popular growing sport in the country, Marrero says to always stretch your muscles beforehand and use common sense, don’t try to overplay when you’re starting out.

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The Sports and Fitness Industry Association trade group says pickleball has grown from 3.5 million players in 2019 to 8.9 million in 2022.

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Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an early morning stabbing of a 77-year-old Keithville woman and the suspect is her 25-year-old granddaughter.  Authorities say they were notified before 4 o’clock this morning that an elderly woman with multiple stab wounds walked into Ochsner LSU Health. The suspect was apprehended at a nearby truck stop in Keithville.

LSU Pitcher Paul Skenes set an SEC record with 209 strikeouts this season, but he won’t only be remembered in the record books. Kace Kieschnick has more…

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Most of the state is finally seeing some relief from the scorching hot temperatures prompting an end to excessive heat warnings and we return to “normal” summer conditions…

Cut 3 (06)  “….few degrees.”

That’s State Climatologist Barry Keim who says there is a chance for scattered thundershowers for the rest of the week which will also contribute to keeping temperatures in the low 90s.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging you to play it safe with your fireworks show this 4th of July. Spokeswoman Ashley Rodrigue says the safest bet is to let professionals handle it…:

Cut 12 (12)    “…our opinion.” 
Regulations for setting off fireworks vary by municipality so be sure it’s allowed in your area before planning your own show.

We’ve all been talking about just how hot it’s been the last two weeks and State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’re about to get some relief.

Cut 4 (10)  “…couple of weeks.”

He says the humidity will still be higher than normal though so in some parts of the state it will feel like triple-digit temperatures.

The accolades keep for the 2023 National Champion LSU Baseball team just keep coming. Pitcher Paul Skenes has received many honors including first-team All-American and D-1 Baseball’s National Player of the Year. He says it still hasn’t set in…:

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On Tuesday Dylan Crews was named one of three outfielders to receive this year’s Gold Glove Award.

While the price of our 4th of July cookout went down 3% over last year on average nationally, it went up in The Bayou State. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson says the average price for a party of 10 in the southern region, which runs from Texas to South Carolina, is up about $2.00 to $66.43…:

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But fortunately, gas prices are much lower this Independence Day with the statewide average for a gallon of regular at $3.07, which is $1.28 lower than this time last year.

If you’re going to put on your own fireworks show this 4th of July, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is out with its yearly safety reminders. Spokeswoman Ashley Rodrigue…:

Cut 13 (12) “fire easily”

Temperatures will return to normal for this time of year which is hot but not as hot as it has been. State Climatologist Barry Keim says humidity levels will continue to run higher than normal, so parts of the state will have heat indices between 100 – 110 in the afternoon.

Cut 5 (12)   “…oppressive out there.”

By the weekend temperatures will climb back to the upper 90s.

The College World Series Champion LSU Baseball team isn’t done winning, three players have been named first-time All-Americans. One of the three is Paul Skenes, and when he reflects on the season and their incredible CWS run, he says there’s no doubt who the best team in baseball is…

Cut 7 (14) “…dang cool.”

The average price for your 4^th of July cookout has increased from last year. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson says the average price for a cookout for ten folks in the southern region is up about $2.00 to $66.43. He says the national average last year was the highest-ever average in the American Farm Bureau’s 10-year history of the survey.

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And it’s not the 4th of July without fireworks and the State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to remind you to never let kids handle explosives. Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says that goes for sparklers also.

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And always make sure your fireworks are watered down before you dispose of them.