A crash in St. Landry Parish just before eight yesterday morning claimed the life of an unborn child. State police say an 18-wheeler being driven by 51-year-old Albert Jenkins of Lafayette traveling south on Hwy 743 failed to yield at an intersection with Hwy 190 and traveled in the path of a 2024 Kia Seltos was heading west on 190. Though properly restrained the Kia’s driver, who was pregnant, suffered critical injuries. In light of the tragedies, State Police reminds drivers…

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Congresswoman Julia Letlow and Congressman Clay Higgins are asking the White House to impose tariffs of up to 100-percent on rice imports from five countries – India, Thailand, China, Pakistan and Vietnam. Letlow says tariffs are especially important in protecting Louisiana rice producers.

Cut 7 (09) “…our rice producers.”

Public sector workers will start seeing bigger Social Security payments. Senator Bill Cassidy who worked to get the windfall elimination provision and the government pension offset repealed, delivered the news to those affected.

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A new poll showing Senator Bill Cassidy has a 69 percent approval rating among Republicans is an encouraging sign for his re-election bid. Four years ago, Cassidy was one of seven Senate Republicans who voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says, had Cassidy voted against Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, not only would that have sunk his nomination, but it would likely ended Cassidy’s own re-election chances.

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A new poll is an encouraging sign for Senator Bill Cassidy’s re-election bid. Cassidy has a 69-percent approval rating among Republicans. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says one catalyst behind those numbers is Cassidy’s support of President Trump and his agenda, including his cabinet nominees like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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A crash in St. Landry Parish claimed the life of an unborn child. It happened just before eight yesterday morning on U.S. Highway 190 at Louisiana Highway 743. State Police say an 18-wheeler being driven by 51-year-old Albert Jenkins of Lafayette was traveling south on 743. At the same time, a 2024 Kia Seltos was heading west on 190.

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A pair of Louisiana representatives are calling on tariffs of rice imports. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana Christian University (LCU) has a new President. Vice Chairman of the Search Committee Tommy Kiker says Dr. Mark Johnson, formerly the director of the Doctor of Ministry program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, views his presidency as a divine calling. Kiker says Johnson who will be the 10th LCU president was the strongest candidate to meet the needs of the university.

Cut 10 (08) “…bridges with alumni”

Congresswoman Julia Letlow and Congressman Clay Higgins are asking the White House to impose tariffs of up to 100-percent on rice imports from five countries – India, Thailand, China, Pakistan and Vietnam. Letlow says the U.S.’ rice industry is being displaced by heavily subsidized rice from those countries.

Cut 6 (08) “…1.5 billion in 2024.”

Louisiana Christian University will soon have a new president. The school’s board of trustees has appointed Dr. Mark Johnson the 10th president of the small college in Pineville. Vice Chairman of the Search Committee Tommy Kiker says it was a nationwide search.

Cut 9 (09)  “…incredibly great candidates”

Johnson will officially start his new job June 1st, but he’s been on the campus meeting students and getting to know them and the school as a whole.

A new poll bodes well for Senator Bill Cassidy’s re-election bid. Sean Richardson reports.

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And now, a look at today’s commodities. 

Veterinarians and animal welfare professionals oppose nitrogen hypoxia as a method of executing humans. They are urging Governor Landry to reconsider its use as the state plans to use this method in its first execution in 15 years. Veterinarian Dr. Mike Greenberg says only two states are still using nitrogen gas.

Cut 4 (11) “…in those animals.”

Congressman Clay Higgins announced that Iraq is purchasing an additional 88-thousand metric tons of U.S. long-grain milled rice. The purchase brings the total to 220-thousand metric tons, exceeding the original 200-thousand metric ton agreement in the 2024-25 memorandum of understanding. U.S. Rice COO Sarah Moran says Iraq has fulfilled its commitment.

Cut 15 (08) “…2025 MOU year.”

Public sector workers no longer affected by the repealed windfall elimination provision and government pension offset are getting a retroactive Social Security payment, dating back to the beginning of last year. Senator Bill Cassidy, who worked to get WEP and G-P-O repealed as part of the Social Security Fairness Act, says this is great news for all public sector workers hurt by WEP and G-P-O, especially the thousands in Louisiana.

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Former state representative John Schroder has now made it a goal to ride in every Carnival parade. The 63-year-old says by his count, he has ridden in more than 130 parades in his lifetime; and now that he has a little more time on his hands, he will add an additional 16 parades to his haul by the time this year’s Carnival season is over.

Cut 8 (08) “…fully participate in.”

Public sector workers will start seeing bigger Social Security benefit payments. Senator Bill Cassidy worked to get the windfall elimination provision and the government pension offset repealed in the last session as part of the Social Security Fairness Act, and he delivered the good news to those workers – with something a little extra.

Cut 12 (12) “…will be more.”

At this point, you can call John Schroder a professional parade rider. The former state representative from St. Tammany Parish and former state treasurer who unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2023 has ridden in more than 130 parades, by his best estimation. 

Cut 7 (11) “…through Mardi Gras.”

Veterinarians and Animal Welfare professionals speak out against executing death row inmates with nitrogen gas.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Monopoly unveils a new version of the iconic board game, and this one is all about Baton Rouge. It features many iconic properties in the capital city, including Raising Cane’s, Community Coffee and the Knock-Knock Children’s Museum. The Baton Rouge edition of Monopoly will be available at any store featured on the board.

You can add veterinarians and animal welfare professionals to those speaking out against lethal gas as a method of execution. Veterinarian Dr. Mike Greenberg says nitrogen gas induces hypoxia, which means a lack of oxygen is being delivered to the brain, heart, and lungs, leading to death.

Cut 5 (12) “…prolonged death.”

Louisiana is planning on using nitrogen hypoxia to carry out its first execution in 15 years next month.

Senator Bill Cassidy says measles will soon work its way to Louisiana. The outbreak started in West Texas and New Mexico and is working its way east. Cassidy is urging everyone to get the vaccine, especially certain women.

Cut 12 (09) “…in your womb.”

Measles is extremely rare these days – and highly contagious. Symptoms include cough, runny nose, sore throat, inflamed eyes, fever and rash.

A woman loses her unborn child in a crash in St. Landry Parish. State Police say 51-year-old Albert Jenkins of Lafayette was driving a tractor-trailer when he ran a stop sign as he turned left onto U.S. 190 from Highway 783, causing the driver of a Kia to crash into the rear of the trailer. The pregnant driver of the Kia suffered critical injuries, and her unborn child did not survive.

A retired businessman and politician now has a new unofficial job – professional parade rider. Colleen Crain reports.

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Senator Bill Cassidy is urging you to get vaccinated against measles. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Veterinarians and animal welfare professionals have come out in opposition of using nitrogen hypoxia, or gas suffocation, in executing humans. The industry has long opposed gassing for animals as it led to seizures and bleeding from the mouth and eyes.

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The first human execution using nitrogen gas is set for March 18th.

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Congressman Clay Higgins announced that Iraq is purchasing an additional 88-thousand metric tons of U.S. long-grain milled rice.  Higgins asked Iraq to complete its commitment by purchasing the remaining 70-thousand metric tons of rice under the MOU. U-S Rice COO Sarah Moran says Iraq did just that.

Cut 15 (08) “…2025 MOU year.”

Moran says this agreement is  a win-win for Louisiana farmers and Iraq.

At this point, you can call former State Treasurer John Schroder a professional parade rider. The man who ran for governor in 2023 has ridden in more than 130 parades.  And now that he’s retired, the 63 year old is doing even more of them.  He’s ridden in the parades of more that 50 different organizations.

Cut 9 (10)  “…different female parades.”

Schroder says his ultimate goal is to ride in every Carnival parade, including the King of Carnival

Congressman Clay Higgins announced that Iraq is purchasing an additional 88-thousand metric tons of U.S. long-grain milled rice.  Higgins says Iraq’s rice purchases have a significant impact on South Louisiana’s economy.  Earlier this month, Higgins met with Iraqi Ambassador H.E. Nizar Al-Khairallah to discuss strengthening U.S.-Iraq trade relations. U-S Rice COO Sarah Moran says the latest agreement is a win-win for Louisiana farmers and Iraq.

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There’s an outbreak of the measles right now in West Texas.  Senator Bill Cassidy says the disease is headed for Louisiana and he’s urging all of us to be prepared by getting your measles vaccine recommended by State Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham.

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Veterinarians and Animal Welfare professionals speak out against executing death row inmates with nitrogen gas.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Former state treasurer John Schroder is what you might call a professional parade rider now.  The former state representative from St. Tammany Parish who made a run for governor in 2023 has ridden in more than 130 parades and says by the time this Carnival season ends, that number will be higher.

Cut 8 (08) “…fully participate in.”

Veterinarians and animal welfare professionals oppose nitrogen hypoxia, or gas suffocation, as a method of execution of humans. They are urging Governor Landry to reconsider its use as the state plans to use this method in its first execution in 15 years. Veterinarian Dr. Mike Greenberg says only two states are still using nitrogen gas.

Cut 4 (11) “…in those animals.”

Measles may be a very rare disease today, but it is highly contagious and can be potentially deadly. There’s currently an outbreak in West Texas, and Senator Bill Cassidy says it’s headed for Louisiana.

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Congressman Clay Higgins announced that Iraq is purchasing an additional 88-thousand metric tons of U.S. long-grain milled rice. The purchase is being made under the 2024-2025 Memorandum of Understanding, bringing the total to 220-thousand metric tons, exceeding the original 200-thousand metric ton agreement. U-S Rice COO Sarah Moran says Iraq has been a very import market for the U-S rice industry.

Cut 13 (08)  “…export market.”

At this point, you can call John Schroder a professional parade rider. The former state representative from St. Tammany Parish and former state treasurer who unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2023 has ridden in more than 130 parades, by his best estimation.

Cut 7 (11) “…through Mardi Gras.”

The 63-year-old Schroder says his ultimate goal is to ride in every Carnival parade, including the King of Carnival.

Veterinarians and Animal Welfare professionals speak out against executing death row inmates with nitrogen gas.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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A retired businessman and politician now has a new unofficial job – professional parade rider. Colleen Crain reports.

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Senator Bill Cassidy is urging you to get vaccinated against measles. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Veterinarians and animal welfare professionals oppose nitrogen hypoxia, or gas suffocation, as a method of execution of humans. They are urging Governor Landry to reconsider its use as the state plans to use this method in its first execution in 15 years. Veterinarian Dr. Mike Greenberg says only two states are still using nitrogen gas.

Cut 4 (11) “…in those animals.”

Greenberg says when using nitrogen gas, it induces hypoxia, which means a lack of oxygen is being delivered to the brain, heart, and lungs, leading to death.

Cut 5 (12) “…prolonged death.”

The veterinary and animal welfare industries have long opposed gassing for animal euthanasia.  Greenberg says when it was used animals would experience seizures, bleeding from the mouth and eyes.

Cut 6 (11) “…by the state.”

The first execution using nitrogen gas is set for March 18th.

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At this point, you can call John Schroder a professional parade rider. The former state representative from St. Tammany Parish and former state treasurer who unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2023 has ridden in more than 130 parades, by his best estimation.

Cut 7 (11) “…through Mardi Gras.”

The 63-year-old Schroder says by the time this year’s Carnival season is over, he will have added an additional 16 parades to his total.

Cut 8 (08) “…fully participate in.”

Schroder has ridden in parades from more than 50 different organizations.

Cut 9 (10)  “…different female parades.”

Schroder says his ultimate goal is to ride in every Carnival parade, including the King of Carnival. He says one of the best parts about the parades is raising money for non-profit organizations.

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Measles may be a very rare disease today, but it is highly contagious and can be potentially deadly. There’s currently an outbreak in West Texas, and Senator Bill Cassidy says it’s headed for Louisiana.

Cut 10 (11) “…moving to us.”

As such, Cassidy is urging you to be prepared by getting your measles vaccine. He says State Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham recommends it.

Cut 11 (09) “…of Louisiana protected.”

Symptoms include cough, runny nose, sore throat, inflamed eyes, fever and rash. While Cassidy is urging everyone to get the vaccine, he says certain women should especially get it.

Cut 12 (09) “…in your womb.”

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Congressman Clay Higgins announced that Iraq is purchasing an additional 88-thousand metric tons of U.S. long-grain milled rice. The purchase is being made under the 2024-2025 Memorandum of Understanding, bringing the total to 220-thousand metric tons, exceeding the original 200-thousand metric ton agreement. U-S Rice COO Sarah Moran says Iraq has been a very import market for the U-S rice industry.

Cut 13 (08)  “…export market.”

Higgins emphasized his commitment to expanding global markets for Louisiana farmers, highlighting the significant impact of Iraq’s rice purchases on South Louisiana’s economy. Earlier this month, Higgins met with Iraqi Ambassador H.E. Nizar Al-Khairallah to discuss strengthening U.S.-Iraq trade relations. Moran says this agreement is  a win-win for Louisiana farmers and Irag.

Cut 14 (14) “…with one another.”

Higgins asked Iraq to complete its commitment by purchasing the remaining 70-thousand metric tons of rice under the MOU. Moran says Iraq did just that.

Cut 15 (08) “…2025 MOU year.”

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The second-ranked LSU baseball will play its next four games in Texas, starting with tonight’s game in Arlington against 19th-ranked Dallas Baptist at Globe Life Field, the home of the Texas Rangers. Coach Jay Johnson is looking forward to the experience…

Cut 16 (16) “…ballpark.”

LSU’s most experienced pitcher and one of its top relievers is not available this week. Johnson says Gavin Guidry is dealing with a non-arm injury…

Cut 17 (17)  “…next week sometime.”

Starting shortstop Stevan Milam (MYE-lim) is swinging a hot bat. He only had four hits in the first six games, but he has five hits in his last two games and on Monday night he drove in a career-high five runs. Johnson knew it was only a matter of time before Milam would get going…

Cut 18 (23)  “…about him.”