The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has launched aggressive enforcement actions to curb illegal offshore wagering and unauthorized online sweepstakes targeting Louisiana residents. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Christopher Hebert says this is a huge issue

Cut 3 (12) “…here in Louisiana.”

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) says the release of the 2025 Social Security and Medicare Trustees’ report, projects that Social Security will become insolvent in 2033,

Cut 12 (09) “…should not be an option.”

Several Louisiana organizations are joining forces to urge Congress to protect SNAP and Medicaid from potential cuts. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana Department of Health reported the state’s first 2025 West Nile Virus case in Livingston Parish, with the patient hospitalized due to complications. No further patient details were disclosed. The virus, active in Louisiana since 2002, can cause severe illness in one in 150 infected individuals, potentially leading to paralysis or death. In 2025, 14 parishes have confirmed WNV activity; in 2024, there were 57 cases and three deaths.

The attorney general of Louisiana files a trio of lawsuits against CVS. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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There will be a normal horse racing season at the New Orleans Fair Grounds this year. It will begin as it traditionally does on Thanksgiving Day after an agreement was reached that satisfies the track’s owner Churchill Downs, who is upset the Louisiana Supreme Court said they can’t have historic horse racing machines without a public vote.

Governor Jeff Landry was in Bossier City today to sign legislation that he says will bring Louisianans from a state of dependence to independence. He signed bills that will move the TANF and SNAP programs from the Department of Children and Family Services to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Landry says this reorganization will give L-W-C the opportunity to help low income individuals, who are seeking government assistance, find a job…

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Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Christopher Hebert says the state has sent over 40 cease and desist letters to offshore wagering platforms that are conducting business in Louisiana….

Cut 5 (11) “…for all Louisianians

Hebert says these illegal are taking tax dollars away from Louisiana.

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has launched aggressive enforcement actions to curb illegal offshore wagering and unauthorized online sweepstakes targeting Louisiana residents. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Christopher Hebert says this is a huge issue

Cut 3 (12) “…here in Louisiana.”

Hebert has sent more than 40 cease and desist letters to online wagering platforms.

While saying he prefers the House’s version of the Big, Beautiful Bill over the Senate’s, Senator Bill Cassidy says the Senate bill is a starting point, and negotiations will continue between Republican lawmakers. Cassidy says its passage will deliver the largest tax cut for working families in the nation’s history.

Cut 11 (07) “…of this magnitude.”

A Facebook scam rears its ugly head in Louisiana, and at least one person is out a lot of money. Colleen Crain reports.

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Celebrating the champs – LSU is holding a championship rally for the College World Series champions this evening. Gates at Alex Box Stadium open at seven, and the program begins at eight. That’s one hour later than originally scheduled, due to excessive heat. The event will be livestreamed.

CVS’ text blast earlier this month over House Bill 358 has drawn a lawsuit by Attorney General Liz Murrill. It’s one of three she filed, with the other two alleging drug price manipulation and business practices that drive independent pharmacies out of business.

Cut 9 (10)  “…out of business.”

CVS denies all allegations.

A warning about a scam involving mobile home sales. Carmen Million, the president of the Better Business Bureau serving South Central Louisiana, says a seller going by the name Rose Harvey Mobile Homes created a fake Facebook listing using real mobile home photos, luring real would-be buyers.

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One buyer got duped out of 35-hundred dollars.

Glen West of 247Sports says LSU has the talent to make another run to Omaha next season. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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Just three days after the NBA wrapped up the 2024-25 season, work moves forward on the 2025-26 season. And that starts with tonight’s NBA draft. The Pelicans have two first round picks – numbers seven and 23. Yesterday, the Pels traded C-J McCollum and Kelly Olynyk to the Wizards for Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey.

Senator Bill Cassidy says he prefers the House version of the Big Beautiful Bill over the Senate’s version because the Senate is looking at cutting Medicaid to the point that it threatens rural hospitals, and some people could lose their insurance. Cassidy says the House version freezes the Medicaid provider tax.

Cut 10 (12) “…understand that.”

The Better Business Bureau is warning you of a mobile home sale scam. It says a company going by the name Rose Harvey Mobile Homes created a fake Fakebook listing using real mobile home photos, and at least one would-be buyer is out 35-hundred dollars. Carmen Million with the BBB says one red-flag was the quoted shipping cost.

Cut 6 (12) “…15-hundred dollars anywhere.”

LSU may have just won its eighth College World Series, but it’s already looking at number nine, and priority one is keeping names out of next month’s MLB Draft. Center fielder Chris Stanfield and right-handed pitcher Zac Cowan would be key contributors next season if they choose to stay in Baton Rouge. Glen West of 247Sports identified D-H Ethan Frey as another target.

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The Pelicans hold the seventh and twenty-third overall picks in tonight’s NBA draft. Jake Madison of the Locked On Pelicans Podcast thinks the team will go best available at Number 7.

Cut 16 (17) “…direction I think.”

As the old adage goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That’s what the Better Business Bureau is saying as it warns you of a scam involving mobile home sales. Carmen Million, the president of the Better Business Bureau serving South Central Louisiana, says a seller going by the name Rose Harvey Mobile Homes created a fake Facebook listing using real mobile home photos, luring real would-be buyers.

Cut 4 (13) “…even in existence.”

LSU may have won its eighth national championship just a few days ago, but head coach Jay Johnson and his staff are already working on defending that title.  Glen West of 247Sports says the biggest question mark will be what the infield looks like around shortstop Stephen Milam. Some newcomers will be in the mix, but west says some returning bench players could also compete.

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The attorney general of Louisiana files a trio of lawsuits against CVS. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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U-S Senator Bill Cassidy has some good things to say about the Big Beautiful bill everyone’s talking about, as negotiations over the particulars continue.   Cassidy says the Big Beautiful Bill will make the president’s 217 tax cuts permanent and also reduces taxes on tips and overtime…

Cut 12 (13) “…on overtime.”

A Facebook scam rears its ugly head in Louisiana. Colleen Crain reports.

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Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry has declared today “LSU Baseball Day” in Louisiana in recognition of the Tigers’ National Championship win. SecretaryLandry encouraged everyone to wear purple and gold to help celebrate the Tigers.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed three lawsuits against CVS. One of them stems from the text message CVS sent to people on June 11th, urging them to contact their legislator and oppose House Bill 358, HB 358. That bill,which ultimately died when time ran out on the session, would have banned pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies. The tests from CVS said the bills passage would have forced it to close its stores in Louisiana. Murrill says those texts were full of misinformation.

Cut 8 (14) “…to pay more.”

In a statement, CVS says it sent the text messages in accordance with the law and because it was important for people to know about a potential disruption to its operations.

U-S Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out on the Big Beautiful Bill President Trump wants to see passed by the fourth of July. This Big Beautiful Bill will deliver the largest tax cut for working families in the nation’s history…

Cut 11 (07) “…of this magnitude.”

LSU may have won its eighth national championship just a few days ago, but head coach Jay Johnson and his staff are already hard at work putting together next year’s roster to defend their title. Glen West of 247Sports says the Tigers are still loaded with enough talent to make another run. The centerpiece will be freshman pitcher Casan Evans.

Cut 13 (09)  “…next year.”

U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says he prefers the House version of the Big Beautiful Bill over the Senate’s version because the Senate is looking at cutting Medicaid to the point that it threatens rural hospitals, and some people could lose their insurance. Cassidy says the House version freezes the Medicaid provider tax…

Cut 10 (12) “…understand that.”

The President has asked Congress to pass the Big, Beautiful Bill by July 4^th.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed three lawsuits against CVS, including one that stems from text message CVS sent to people on June 11^th. It urged people to contact their legislator in opposition to House Bill 358. Murrill said CVS used private patient information to send the text messages.

Cut 7 (17) “…your health care.”

Meanwhile the Better Business Bureau is warning about a Facebook scam involving mobile home sales by a seller that goes by the name Rose Harvey Mobile Homes, using real mobile homes to lure buyers.  The B-B-B has received several complaints about this company. President of the Better Business Bureau serving South Central Louisiana Carmen Million, says…

Cut 5 (12) “…a red flag.”

Governor Landry signs a series of bills into law in a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette – among them is the Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act.

Cut 10 (15) “…reliability and resiliency.”

Landry also signed a bill that addresses legacy lawsuits.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow has filed legislation that would help agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market. She says the legislation already has the support of the House Agriculture Committee.

Cut 14 (06) “…for a vote.”

The 5th District Republican says the bill would create a dedicated fund that would allow the Trump Administration to respond swiftly to trade-related losses.

It was a rather unusual shoplifting arrest at the grand opening of a new Tractor Supply store in Ponchatoula. Ashley Rodrigue with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Theresa Prine was confronted by the owner for trying to leave without paying, when hooved heroes Caddy and Yella took notice.

Cut 3 (11) “…detain her.”

The longtime voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs has died. Dave Nitz passed away this morning at the age of 82. Nitz called his final Tech game last year — a Bulldog baseball home game. Current broadcaster Malcolm Butler says Nitz and his signature call were a tough act to follow.

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Governor Landry signs a series of bills aimed at unleashing Louisiana’s coastal energy production. Among the bills Landry signed during a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette was one that addressed legacy lawsuits by encouraging parties to admit responsibility in damaging the state’s coastline and work towards remediation.

Cut 9 (10)  “…address this issue.”

Landry also signed a bill that reduced the severance tax on all new oil drilling projects from 12 and a half percent to six and a half percent.

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow is filing legislation that would create a fund from collected tariffs to help agricultural producers impacted by global markets. She says its important farmers receive financial assistance if they lose revenue, because of a decrease in exports, higher input costs and retaliatory trade barriers imposed by foreign countries.

Cut 13 (06)  “…farmers whole.”

Letlow says an exact time on when the legislation could receive a vote on the House floor is not known.

Legendary Louisiana Tech sports broadcaster Dave Nitz passed away at the age of 82 this morning. Jeff Palermo reports.

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The horses of the mounted division of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office aren’t just for parades. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says 35-year-old Theresa Prine was met by the mounted division as she allegedly tried to leave the new Tractor Supply Store in Ponchatoula without paying for a cart full of merchandise worth over 12-hundred-dollars.

Cut 5 (11) “…is effective.”

The mounted division detained Prine until the Ponchatoula Police Department arrived.