Funeral services for fallen Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson are today in Alexandria. Hanson was fatally shot Monday while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. Visitation begins at noon at the Pentecostals of Alexandria, with the funeral at two.

The North Louisiana Crime Lab is warning of a new synthetic opioid that it says is ten times more potent than fentanyl. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

It’s going to be a hot weekend, and it’s going to be an even hotter start to the work week next week, with highs expected to be in the mid to upper 90s. The dangerous heat has already turned deadly; state health officials say four people died from heat-related causes last month. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says be sure to limit your outdoor activities.

Cut 14 (08) “…hydrate yourself.”

Hammond Police, Louisiana State Police and the FBI are teaming up to step up enforcement along the I-55 corridor amid an increase in gang activity. Jonathan Tapp, the special agent in charge of the FBI New Orleans field office, says violent gang members who are caught could face not only state charges, but also federal prosecution.

Cut 12 (11) “…rest of your lives.”

An increase in gang activity has Hammond police stepping up enforcement and warning those responsible they’ll face tougher consequences. This comes after an early morning shooting in downtown Hammond last weekend that left a 17-year-old wounded. Police chief Edwin Bergeron blames the violence on gang activity.

Cut 10 (09) “…into the city.” 

The North Louisiana Crime Lab is warning you of a new synthetic opioid that’s appearing in street drugs with increasing frequency. Deputy Director for Toxicology Kenton Leigh (“lee”) says it’s called cychlorphine (sigh-KLOR-feen), and it’s extremely dangerous.

Cut 7 (07) “…of right now.”

Cychlorphine is being mixed into pills that look nearly identical to common prescription medications. So far, they’ve detected seven different pill types with cychlorphine.  

It’ll be a scorcher this weekend, and it’s going to get even hotter early next week with highs in the mid and upper 90s. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says blame it on a high-pressure system in the Gulf.

Cut 13 (12) “…record high temperatures.”

Now that Louisiana Tech and ULM are in the same conference, the two teams will face one another in football for the first time in 26 years. Warhawks coach Bryant Vincent says the I-20 rivalry is a can’t-miss game.

Cut 4 (10) “…in that game.” 

Tech coach Sonny Cumbie says fans on both sides can start creating their own memories and traditions.

Cut 6 (09) “…conference play.”

Hammond Police, Louisiana State Police and the FBI are teaming up to step up enforcement along the I-55 corridor amid an increase in gang activity. Jonathan Tapp is the special agent in charge of the FBI New Orleans field office.

Cut 11 (13) “…everywhere.”

Tapp says gang members who are caught could face not only state charges, but federal prosecution as well.

During a Louisiana summer, there are stretches when it gets really hot and its unbearable outside. One of those stretches is coming up as high temperatures next week will be in the mid to the upper 90s and humidity levels will be high. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim blames a high pressure system in the Gulf…

Cut 15 (08) “….very much rain”

LA Tech and Ulm are renewing the I-20 rivalry for the first time in 26 years this season. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

LSU has announced it will host Tulane in football in 2030. First meeting between the two rivals since 2009. The Tigers also announced they will host Northwestern State in 2027 and ULM in 2028.

One other piece of sports news…Shreveport golfer Sam Burns is among the leaders at the British Open.

Funeral services for fallen Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson are Saturday in Alexandria. Hanson was fatally shot Monday while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. The suspect, Clarence Frazier, is scheduled to make his first court appearance Monday and faces life in prison if convicted. Visitation begins at noon at the Pentecostals of Alexandria, with the funeral at two o’clock.

The North Louisiana Crime Lab is warning about a new synthetic opioid showing up in street drugs that’s even more potent than fentanyl. It’s called cychlorphine (sigh-KLOR-feen). Deputy Director for Toxicology Kenton Leigh says they’ve seen a growing number of cases since February. He urges people to only get medications from licensed pharmacies…
Cut 9 (12) “…versus a counterfeit.”

Dangerous heat continues to grip Louisiana, and even hotter temperatures are expected early next week with highs approaching record levels. State health officials say four people died from heat-related causes in June. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says now is the time to limit outdoor activity…
Cut 14 (08) “…hydrate yourself.”

Soon it will be football season, and on October 17^th in Monroe  ULM and Louisiana Tech will face off in a football game for the first time since 2000, now that the Bulldogs have joined the Sun Belt Conference. Warhawks head coach Bryant Vincent says this is what college football is about.

Cut 3 (10) “…down the street.

Tech leads the all-time series 29 to 14.

Today marks the 10^th anniversary of the tragic 2016 law enforcement ambush in Baton Rouge.  Six officers were shot. Four later died from their injuries.  The attack began just after 8:40 that Sunday morning and lasted less than 10 minutes. Investigators say Gavin Long fired 43 rounds before a Baton Rouge SWAT officer shot and killed him. Former State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson…

Cut 29 (10) “…lot more harm.”

The North Louisiana Crime Lab says it is seeing more and more of a new synthetic opioid that’s even stronger than fentanyl. It’s called cyclorphine (sigh-KLOR-feen). Deputy Director for Toxicology Kenton Leigh says the crime lab first detected cychlorphine in February; and since then, they’ve detected seven different pill types with cychlorphine.

Cut 8 (09) “…cychlorphine in them.”

Federal officials are working to classify it as a Schedule One narcotic, labeling it as having no medical benefit. That would prohibit it from being legally prescribed, dispensed or administered.

Authorities are working to put an end to the gang activity they are seeing along the I-55 corridor in southeast Louisiana. Last weekend, a 17-year-old was shot in downtown Hammond in what authorities said was a gang-related shooting. Special Agent in Charge of the FBI New Orleans Field Office Jonathan Tapp says violent gang members who are caught breaking the law, face not only charges, but federal prosecution as well…

Cut 12 (11) “….rest of your lives”

LSU announced today that will host Tulane in 2030 in Tiger Stadium. First time those two schools will play each other in football since 2009.

Louisiana Tech and ULM will meet on the football field for the first time since 2000 on October 17^th.  Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie…

Cut 5 (11) “…from that standpoint”

A game time for that game has not been announced.

Flags are flying at half-staff across Baton Rouge today in remembrance of one of the darkest days in Louisiana history. Ten years ago today, a lone gunman, who authorities say was trying to kill as many law enforcement officers as possible, opened fire on officers in Baton Rouge. Four officers died from their injuries.  Then Superintendent of State Police, Mike Edmonson, remembers watching the families of the deceased officers grieve…

Cut 29 (08) “…see that”

The North Louisiana Crime Lab has issued a warning about a new synthetic opioid appearing in street drugs with increasing frequency. Deputy Director for Toxicology Kenton Leigh (“lee”) says it’s called cychlorphine (sigh-KLOR-feen), and it’s extremely dangerous.

Cut 7 (07) “…of right now.”

During a Louisiana summer, we’ll see stretches when it gets really hot and its unbearable outside. One of those stretches is coming up as high temperatures next week will be in the mid to the upper 90s and humidity levels will be high. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says  a high pressure system in the Gulf will prevent cooling afternoon thunderstorms, but increase the humidity…

Cut 15 (08) “….very much rain”

Three months from today Louisiana Tech will play ULM in football for the first time since 2000. Warhawks coach Bryant Vincent says renewal of the I-20 rivalry is a can’t miss game…

Cut 4 (10) “…in that game”

LSU announced today it will host Tulane in football in 2030.

Summer heat is about to ramp up. It’ll be a hot weekend, with even hotter weather early next week as highs climb into the mid- and upper 90s. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says a high-pressure system in the Gulf is to blame.

Cut 13 (12) “…record high temperatures.”

Hammond Police, Louisiana State Police and the FBI are teaming up to step up enforcement along the I-55 corridor amid an increase in gang activity. Jonathan Tapp is the special agent in charge of the FBI New Orleans field office.

Cut 11 (13) “…everywhere.”

Tapp says gang members who are caught could face not only state charges, but federal prosecution as well.

The North Louisiana Crime Lab is warning of a new synthetic opioid that it says is ten times more potent than fentanyl. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The State Supreme Court agrees to fast-track a review of the new state law which eliminates three judgeships in Orleans Parish. Judge John Fuller argues that the legislature did not get a two-thirds majority needed to enact the law; the state says only a simple majority is needed. The high court says it will rule before qualifying begins August 5th.

An increase in gang activity has Hammond police stepping up enforcement and warning those responsible they’ll face tougher consequences. The increased enforcement comes after an early morning shooting in downtown Hammond last weekend that left a 17-year-old wounded. Police chief Edwin Bergeron blames the violence on gang activity…

Cut 10 (09) “…into the city.”

The night after Saturday’s shooting, Hammond P-D conducted a crime suppression operation resulting in 16 arrests and the recovery of ten firearms in downtown Hammond.

With four people being killed in e-bike-related crashes in New Orleans so far this year, New Orleans police and cycling advocates are putting out an urgent warning to e-cyclists to use extra care when riding. Adam Watts with Bicycle World of New Orleans says he sees riders violating two basic rules of the road all the time – riding on the sidewalk and riding against traffic.

Cut 15 (07) “…are super dangerous.”

LA Tech and Ulm are renewing the I-20 rivalry for the first time in 26 years this season. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A longtime Louisiana football rivalry is making a comeback. LSU and Tulane have agreed to play in 2030, their first meeting since 2009. The rivalry dates back to 1893 and LSU leads the all-time series 22 to 7. LSU has also announced it will host Northwestern State in 2027 and ULM in 2028.

Ten years ago today, one of the darkest days in Louisiana history occurred as six police officers were shot in an ambush, four of them fatally. Jeff Palermo takes a look back at that terrible day.

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The state launches a new initiative to provide Pell Grants for short-term workforce training programs. Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen (SHAU-in) says this is a magic moment in the Louisiana economy.

Cut 25 (11) “…these great jobs.”

New Orleans Police are putting out an urgent warning to those who ride e-bikes to use extra care when riding them. This, as four people have been killed in crashes involving e-bikes in the city so far this year. Buddy Micheu (MEE-shoo), the captain of the NOPD’s traffic unit, says riding an e-bike requires a lot more skill than riding a regular bike. 

Cut 13 (14)  “…even more substantial.”

The state is launching a new Workforce Pell initiative to provide Pell Grants for short-term workforce training programs. Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen (SHAU-in) says the grants can help people struggling to keep their heads above water.

Cut 6 (11) “…place to look.”

Most grants will be for 22-hundred dollars per program, but up to 43-hundred dollars may be awarded depending on program duration.

With four people being killed in e-bike-related crashes in New Orleans so far this year, New Orleans police and cycling advocates are putting out an urgent warning to e-cyclists to use extra care when riding. Adam Watts with Bicycle World of New Orleans says he sees riders violating two basic rules of the road all the time – riding on the sidewalk and riding against traffic.

Cut 15 (07) “…are super dangerous.”

Ten years ago today, Louisiana experienced one of its darkest days when a lone gunman ambushed law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge. Six officers were shot. Four later died from their injuries: Baton Rouge Police officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies Brad Garafola and Nicholas Tullier. East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says officers continue to honor their sacrifice.

Cut 7 (07) “…stand behind them.”

After weeks of declines, gasoline prices are on their way back up. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is now back over $3.50 a gallon. 

Cut 11 (12) “…the gas pump.”