A three-vehicle crash involving an ambulance Tuesday in Pointe Coupee Parish claims two lives and severely injures a third. State Police Trooper Chris Reed says an Acadian ambulance transporting patient had an accident involving a Nissan sedan and a Coca-Cola truck. The accident remains under investigation and Reed says always focus on driving when you’re behind the wheel…:

CUT 08(10)      “…while driving.”

Nearly three years after the catastrophic hurricanes of 2020, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s frustrated the U.S. Department of Commerce has finally said there will be financial aid for Louisiana’s seafood industries to recoup revenue losses of over $155-million. Graves says these types of losses could threaten peoples’ livelihoods…:

CUT 10(10)      “…is destroyed.”

Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed a House bill that would have given police the power to command you to “stay back” while they do their job. The bill drew bipartisan support in both House and Senate, but Mr. Edwards says it’s unnecessary because there are already laws about interfering with an officer. Bill author Representative Mike Johnson of Pineville says he will file the bill again next year.

There’s a new king of Louisiana Seafood. Chef Owen Hohl of Hot Tails -with two locations in New Roads and Prairieville- beat out eleven chefs to win the 16^th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. Hohl’s will represent the state in the 19^th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans in August. He will also serve as a Louisiana Seafood Ambassador. Hohl is excited to showcase the Gulf’s seafood through his amazing dishes to the world…:

Cut 05  (11)      “…gave me the chance.”

The cook-off was in Lake Charles this year, for the first time ever.

Nearly three years after the catastrophic 2020 hurricanes Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s frustrated the U.S. Department of Commerce is just now offering financial aid for the state’s seafood industries. He says it shouldn’t take this long.

Cut 9 (09) “…more relevant.”

Financial loss from the 2020 hurricanes in 22 coastal parishes totaled over $155 million.

A three-vehicle accident involving an ambulance Tuesday in Pointe Coupee Parish claims two lives. Trooper Christian Reed says the driver of the ambulance, 28-year-old Kymber Nezat of Baton Rouge, and 82-year-old Albert Bordelon of Avoyelles Parish who was being transported by the ambulance died at the scene. Reed says routine toxicology samples were collected.

Cut 7 (09)  “…analysis.” 

Chef Owen Hohl of Hot Tails has been named the new king of Louisiana seafood. He beat out eleven chefs to win the 16^th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. Before the competition, the Honduran native said a combination of spicy cultures would give him a flavorful edge over the competition.

Cut 4 (12)  “…slight advantage.” 

He’ll represent the state in August at the Great American Seafood Cookoff in New Orleans.

At Alex Box Stadium tonight, the LSU National Champs in baseball will be honored. The Tigers fought back through the College World Series to bring home their 7^th championship and many fans said it wasn’t hard to tell what set this group apart…

Cut 15 (07)  “…this thing.”

Tonight’s even starts at 7:30.

A three-vehicle accident involving an ambulance Tuesday in Pointe Coupee Parish claims two lives and severely injures a third. Trooper Christian Reed says the driver of the ambulance, 28-year-old Kymber Nezat of Baton Rouge, and 82-year-old Albert Bordelon of Avoyelles Parish who was being transported by the ambulance died at the scene.

Cut 6 (11)  “…head on.” 

A third passenger in the ambulance is in severe condition.

There’s a new king of Louisiana Seafood. Chef Owen Hohl of Hot Tails -with two locations in New Roads and Prairieville- beat out eleven chefs to win the 16^th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. Hohl says the competition was intense, but he was prepared.

Cut 3 (07) “…felt comfortable”

In August he’ll represent the state in the 19^th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-off in New Orleans.

The U.S. Commerce Department announces the state’s saltwater finfish, oyster, and shrimping industries will receive financial aid due to revenue losses caused by the 2020 hurricanes. State Wildlife Fisheries Biologist Jason Froeba says this is good news for the seafood industry.

Cut 10 (09) “…the way.”
How much will be allocated will be determined by NOAA.

LSU baseball won its seventh College World Series Championship in program history and hundreds of fans were there to support their return home yesterday.  As the Tigers fought back through the C-W-S, there were many fan favorites….

Cut 14 (11)  “…got it big.”

There will be a big celebration tonight at Alex Box Stadium.

A three=vehicle crash in Pointe Coupee Parish involving an ambulance has resulted in the death of the driver of the ambulance and the 82-year-old patient that was being transported. A paramedic, who was in the back of the ambulance is said to be fighting for his life. Four others suffered moderate injuries.

The federal government has approved a disaster declaration for Louisiana commercial fisheries over revenue lost due to the 2020 hurricanes.
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Hundreds of fans braved the heat yesterday at Alex Box Stadium to welcome home LSU’s national champion baseball team. This group relied on veterans and young talent, and there are a lot of fan favorites…
Cut 14 (11) “…got it big.”
Tonight there will be a more formal celebration at Alex Box Stadium at 7:30.

Lumen Technologies is donating its local facilities campus to the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Lumen is moving more to hybrid and remote work, leaving the two buildings largely unused. ULM President Dr. Ronald Berry says Lumen (originally known as CenturyTel) approached them about the 800-thousand-square-foot facility…:
cut 7 (13) “…leadership”
Lumen says they’ve had a long partnership with ULM and donating the facility building seemed like the right thing to do.

Hundreds of LSU fans endured the summer heat and welcomed home the national champion the Tigers baseball team yesterday after winning the program’s seventh national championship in Omaha. The 2023 squad goes down as one of the greatest in LSU history…
cut 13 (12) “…what happened”
Fans will head to Alex Box Stadium again tonight for a more formal celebration at 7:30.

The 2020 hurricanes did financial damage to the state’s saltwater finfish, oyster and shrimping industries and the federal government has finally announced they will provide financial relief. State Wildlife Fisheries biologist Jason Froeba says after the storms, LDWF and the LSU Ag Center put together a report on estimated damages…
cut 12 (07) “….30 million dollars”
It still has to be decided how much financial aid will be handed out.

Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans has been recognized as the number one kid’s hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year. System Chair of Pediatrics Dr. William Lennarz says Ochsner is committed to providing top-quality care for kids across the Gulf South.
Cut 4 (12) “…the U.S.”
Pediatric cardiology and heart surgery and pediatric orthopedics programs are named among the nation’s best.

Lumen Technologies has donated two of its campus buildings, totaling over 800-thousand square feet, to the University of Louisiana Monroe. It’s considered the largest donation in the university’s history. ULM President Ron Berry says the university will seek to recruit local and regional firms to move into the former Lumen Technologies Center for Excellence…:
Cut 9 (07) “…at the facility.”
The mixed-use commercial facility will be renamed for CenturyTel founder and Monroe benefactor Clarke Williams

LSU baseball won its seventh College World Series Championship in program history and hundreds of fans were there to support their return home yesterday.  As the Tigers fought back through the C-W-S, there were many fan favorites….

Cut 14 (11)  “…got it big.”

There will be a big celebration tonight at Alex Box Stadium.

U.S. Commerce Department announces the state’s saltwater finfish, oyster, and shrimping industries will receive financial support due to revenue losses caused by the 2020 hurricanes. State Wildlife Fisheries Biologist Administrator Jason Froeba says despite waiting two years on federal financial assistance from a 2019 disaster, the determination is another step towards disaster funding.

Cut 11 (12)  “…be spent.”

Funding recovers losses from 2020 hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Zeta.

Lumen Technologies in Monroe has donated its 800-thousand-square-foot commercial offices to the University of Louisiana – Monroe. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

19-year-old Tyrese Harris was sentenced to 45 years in prison for his involvement in multiple carjackings across New Orleans. Harris received 20 for a Costco carjacking that seriously injured a woman last year. While in court, Harris apologized to his mother and the victims involved.

A three=vehicle crash in Pointe Coupee Parish involving an ambulance has resulted in the death of the driver of the ambulance and the 82-year-old patient that was being transported. A paramedic, who was in the back in the ambulance is said to be fighting for his life. Four others suffered moderate injuries.

The federal government has approved a disaster declaration for Louisiana commercial fisheries over revenue lost due to the 2020 hurricanes.
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

A big crowd is expected at Alex Box Stadium tonight to celebrate the 2023 national championship LSU baseball team. The triumphant team returned to Baton Rouge yesterday and received a heroes welcome when their buses pulled up to the Box. We spoke with a couple of fans who absolutely love this team…
cut 15 (14) “…all about”
Tonight’s celebration begins at 7:30.

US News and World Report ranks Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans as the best for kids in Louisiana. System Chair of Pediatrics Doctor William Lennarz says Ochsner Hospital for Children offers the only pediatric heart and liver transplant program in the state…
cut 5 (11) “….far between”
The hospital was also recognized as a national leader in pediatric cardiology and heart surgery and pediatric orthopedics.

Hundreds of LSU fans endured the summer heat and welcomed home the national champion the Tigers baseball team yesterday after winning the program’s seventh national championship in Omaha. The 2023 squad goes down as one of the greatest in LSU history…
cut 13 (12) “…what happened”
Fans will head to Alex Box Stadium again tonight for a more formal celebration.

The U.S. Commerce Department announces the state’s saltwater finfish, oyster, and shrimping industries will receive financial aid due to revenue losses caused by the 2020 hurricanes. State Wildlife Fisheries Biologist Jason Froeba says this is good news for the seafood industry
Cut 10 (09) “…the way.”
How much will be allocated will be determined by NOAA.

Lumen Technologies formerly known as CenturyTel is donating two of its campus buildings to the University of Louisiana Monroe. The donated buildings will total over 800-thousand square fee. Lumen’s Mark Molzen says they have a long partnership with ULM and this donation only seems right…
cut 8 (10) “….and uhh alumni”
The mixed-use commercial facility will be renamed for CenturyTel founder and Monroe benefactor Clarke Williams.

U-S News and World Report ranks Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans as the state’s best hospital for kids for a third consecutive year. System Chair of Pediatrics Doctor William Lennarz says the children’s hospital receives great marks for its clinical outcomes and hospital resources…
cut 6 (12) “…the analysis”
Ochsner Hospital for Children offers the only pediatric heart and liver transplant program in the state.

The College World Series Champion LSU Tigers were welcomed home by the home crowd yesterday. Kace Kieschnick has more…
Cut 3 (34) “….I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Tonight the team will be honored with a celebration at Alex Box Stadium that’s set to begin a 7:30. Gates open at 6:30.

Most of the state is under an excessive heat warning today. That means heat indices possibly getting over 115-degrees. The dangerous heat is expected to continue through the remainder of the week.

Lumen Technologies is donating its local facilities campus to the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Lumen is moving more to hybrid and remote work, leaving the two buildings largely unused. ULM President Dr. Ronald Berry says Lumen (originally known as CenturyTel) approached them about the 800-thousand-square-foot facility…:
cut 7 (13) “…leadership”
Lumen says they’ve had a long partnership with ULM and donating the facility building seemed like the right thing to do.

The 2020 hurricanes did financial damage to the state’s saltwater finfish, oyster and shrimping industries and the federal government has finally announced they will provide financial relief. State Wildlife Fisheries biologist Jason Froeba says after the storms, LDWF and the LSU Ag Center put together a report on estimated damages and NOAA has a 35-percent loss requirement to be eligible….
cut 12 (12) “….million dollars”
It still has to be decided how much financial aid will be handed out.

A carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says Sunday afternoon, 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers. He then carjacked a vehicle and fled. Then a few hours later Pryor encounters an Alabama state Trooper working an accident…:

Cut 13 (14) “…in Alabama.” 

He’ll eventually be extradited back to Slidell.

Bravo to LSU fans who helped push the College World Series Jell-O shot competition over the top; meaning about $60-thousand for the LSU food pantry. Spokesperson Allison Paz is grateful to Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha…:

Cut 11 (09)  “…that donation.”

With a $1.36 billion investment by the federal government, more Louisianans will receive high-speed internet…:

Cut 2 (32)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx”  

In Monroe, an off-duty state police sergeant was arrested Monday evening after allegedly hitting a parked car while driving under the influence and leaving the scene. 49-year-old Shelton Crooks has been with the agency since 1999 and has been placed on administrative leave with state police.