Louisiana now ranks 19th in the country in WalletHub’s ranking of the best states for military retirees, that’s seven spots higher than last year. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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Governor Jeff Landry has signed legislation into law that makes it illegal to sue oil companies over climate change. The Advocate reports there are 30 lawsuits nationwide seeking to hold industry for the impacts of sea level rise, extreme weather events, wildfires and flooding, but none of those type of lawsuits have been filed in Louisiana.

The Louisiana Litter Hotline has led to 50 simple littering citations since it was launched last September. A law that was passed last year created the hotline and it expands the authority of Louisiana State Park Rangers to investigate litter complaints, not just on park lands. Susan Russell, the executive director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, says people are simply fed up with filth.

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The most common violations involve fast food bags, drink cups, cigarette butts and other trash thrown from vehicles.

McNeese Athletics has officially secured federal trademark registration for Bayou Bandits. The three-time defending Southland champion McNeese men’s basketball team is known as the Bayou Bandits and Sports Information Director Matthew Bonnette says the name has helped bring national attention to the Lake Charles school…

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In the May 16th primary, confusion reigned regarding which ballots no-party voters could cast. Andrew Greenstein is untangles the confusion for the runoff.

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A documentary on legendary Heisman trophy-winning LSU running back Billy Cannon is set to premiere on Louisiana Public Broadcasting the week of this year’s LSU-Ole Miss game. His daughter, Bunnie Cannon, says is the first of three remaining goals she has to honor her father’s memory.

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LSU shortstop Steven Milam has removed his name from the MLB draft and will return to LSU for his senior season. Milam has been an elite defensive starter all three years in Baton Rouge and was a key piece of the Tigers’ 2025 national championship. Glen West of On3.com says it’s a massive win for the Tigers.

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“Monster” Milam hit .296 with 11 home runs and 49 RBI this season.

After a week of relief from the rain, you can expect summer showers across Louisiana to return next week. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says a front will combine with tropical moisture and linger over the state throughout the week.

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The monster will be mashing in Baton Rouge for one more season. Steven “Monster” Milam has removed his name from the MLB Draft and will return to LSU for his senior season. Glen West with On3-dot-com says Milam’s decision wasn’t just financial – he wanted to play for Jay Johnson for one more season.

Cut 14 (12) “…at LSU.”

A documentary on legendary Heisman trophy-winning LSU running back Billy Cannon is set to release the week of this year’s LSU-Ole Miss game. His daughter, Bunnie Cannon, made the project happen. She says she wants to give fans a glimpse at who he truly was.

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The documentary will be aired by Louisiana Public Broadcasting.
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State election officials are trying to curtail any confusion over where no-party voters can cast their ballots in the upcoming U.S. Senate runoff election.  . Trey Williams with the Secretary of State’s Office says for no-party voters who cast a Republican or Democratic ballot last month, there’s no last-minute party-switching allowed.  He says the no-party voters who still have the option are those who didn’t make a choice for U.S. Senate last month.

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Looks like summer showers will be returning to Louisiana next week thanks to a front and some tropical moisture. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says we’ll see a good bit of rain as a result.  But it’s not all bad news.  Keim says after last week’s dry pattern, parts of the state could really use the rain.

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During the U.S. Senate primary election, there was a great deal of confusion in some polling places about the ballots that no-party voters could cast. Some reported being denied the ballot of their choice, when the rules clearly stipulated that they had that option. With the runoffs approaching, Trey Williams with the Secretary of State’s Office says for no-party voters who cast a Republican or Democratic ballot last month, there’s no last-minute party-switching allowed.

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After a week of relief from the rain, you can expect summer showers across Louisiana to return next week. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says a low-pressure area that’s  formed off the coast of Mexico is expected to move up the Gulf towards Louisiana and Texas and while it’s not expected to develop, Keim says the moisture will add to the total rainfall.

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A documentary on the great Billy Cannon will air on Louisiana Public Broadcasting on the week of LSU’s football game versus Ole Miss. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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LSU shortstop Steven Milam is returning to LSU for his senior season after removing his name from the MLB draft Glen West of On3.com says the Tigers almost certainly made Milam a lucrative offer to stay in Baton Rouge, and West says the Major League money will still be there next year..

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In the May 16th primary, confusion reigned regarding which ballots no-party voters could cast. Andrew Greenstein is untangles the confusion for the runoff.

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A documentary on legendary Heisman trophy-winning LSU running back Billy Cannon is set to premiere on Louisiana Public Broadcasting the week of this year’s LSU-Ole Miss game. His daughter, Bunnie Cannon, says is the first of three remaining goals she has to honor her father’s memory.

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LSU shortstop Steven Milam has removed his name from the MLB draft and will return to LSU for his senior season. Milam has been an elite defensive starter all three years in Baton Rouge and was a key piece of the Tigers’ 2025 national championship. Glen West of On3.com says it’s a massive win for the Tigers.

Cut 12 (08) “…open arms.”

“Monster” Milam hit .296 with 11 home runs and 49 RBI this season.

After a week of relief from the rain, you can expect summer showers across Louisiana to return next week. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says a front will combine with tropical moisture and linger over the state throughout the week.

Cut 9 (12)  “…next week.”

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I hope you enjoyed this brief respite from the rain, because it’s coming back next week. A low-pressure area has formed off the coast of Mexico and is expected to move up the Gulf towards Louisiana and Texas. While the system is not expected to develop, LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the moisture it brings will certainly add to the total rainfall.

Cut 10 (06) “…whole week.” 

For no-party voters heading to the polls for the U.S. Senate runoff, which ballot do they cast? In nearly all cases, it’s the same party as the one they cast last month. Trey Williams with the Secretary of State’s Office says unless they have since registered with the other party by last Saturday, there’s no last-minute party-switching allowed.

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The monster will be mashing in Baton Rouge for one more season. Steven “Monster” Milam has removed his name from the MLB Draft and will return to LSU for his season. Glen West with On3-dot-com says Milam’s decision wasn’t just financial – he wanted to play for Jay Johnson for one more season.

Cut 14 (12) “…at LSU.” 

A documentary on legendary Heisman trophy-winning LSU running back Billy Cannon is set to be released on Louisiana Public Broadcasting the week of this year’s LSU-Ole Miss game. His daughter, Bunnie Cannon, made the project happen. She says she wants to give fans a glimpse at who he truly was.

Cut 6 (12) “…the football.”

LSU shortstop Steven Milam has removed his name from the MLB draft and will return to LSU for his senior season. Milam has been an elite defensive starter all three years in Baton Rouge and was a key piece of the Tigers’ 2025 national championship. Glen West of On3.com says it’s a massive win for the Tigers.

Cut 12 (08) “…open arms.”

“Monster” Milam hit .296 with 11 home runs and 49 RBI this season.

Florida transfer Cade Curland will also reportedly be pulling his name from the draft, meaning the Tigers will likely have an infield featuring Milam, Curland, Texas State transfer Dawson Park and first basemen Mason Braun

UL-Lafayette continues to build in the transfer portal. The Cajuns landed Texas State DH and first baseman Manny Salas. Salas hit .309 with 16 home runs, 14 doubles and 42 RBIS this year. UL also added Marshall right-hander Griffin Miller, Kansas State infielder Micah Kendrick, and UTSA pitcher Kendall Dove.

ULM softball coach Molly Fichtner signed a contract extension to stay with the Warhawks through 2029. She has led the Warhawks to three straight winning seasons and won back-to-back Sun Belt Coach of the Year honors.

West Virginia took the first game of the Men’s College World Series in a 7-5 win over Troy. First pitch in game two between Ole Miss and UNC is set for 6 p.m. Former LSU star and ESPN analyst Todd Walker says the Rebels were lucky to dodge the side of the bracket with four SEC teams.

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Alabama will play Oklahoma, and Georgia takes on Texas tomorrow.

The U.S. begins its World Cup run tonight versus Paraguay. It will be the first of three group stage games over the next three weeks. Kickoff in LA is set for 8 p.m.

When you vote in the runoff, if you’re a no-party voter, you must cast the same party’s ballot as the one that you cast in the primary. But Trey Williams with the Secretary of State’s Office says there actually is one exception to that – but there’s something you would have had to do by last Saturday.

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Steven Milam says no to the MLB Draft and yes to a senior season at LSU – and you can thank N-I-L for that. The Tigers almost certainly made Milam a lucrative offer to stay in Baton Rouge for another season, and Glen West of On3-dot-com says the Major League money will still be there for him next year.

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A documentary on the great Billy Cannon will air on Louisiana Public Broadcasting on the week of LSU’s football game versus Ole Miss. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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The family of Caleb Wilson was on hand as Governor Landry ceremoniously signed the Caleb Wilson Act at the State Capitol. Landry officially signed the bill last month. Among other things, it requires students in fraternities, sororities and other campus organizations to complete a one-hour anti-hazing course within the first two semesters of membership.

In the May 16th primary, there confusion over which ballots no-party voters could cast. Andrew Greenstein is here to untangle the confusion for the runoff.

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Could we see another Kennedy in the White House? How about Louisiana Senator John Kennedy? The 74-year-old from Madisonville said during a speech at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics that donors have approached him about running for president and he’s not ruling out the idea.

LSU baseball is not at the College World Series as it gets underway today, but Tiger fans are still excited as shortstop Steven Milam is returning for his senior season. Monster has officially removed his name from Major League Baseball draft consideration. With Milam returning, LSU infield’s could be really good next season as the Tigers have also added from the transfer portal, Cade Kurland from Florida and Dawson Park from Texas State. Glen West covers LSU for On3-dot-com…

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In September, Louisiana Public Broadcasting will air a documentary on the life of LSU’s first Heisman Trophy Winner, Billy Cannon. His daughter, Bunnie Cannon, says creating the documentary is the first of three goals she has to honor her father’s memory.

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The other two are a major motion picture she says she’s been working on for eight years and a national award in his name.

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I hope you enjoyed this brief respite from the rain, because it’s coming back next week. A low-pressure area has formed off the coast of Mexico and is expected to move up the Gulf towards Louisiana and Texas. While the system is not expected to develop, LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the moisture it brings will certainly add to the total rainfall.

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If you’re a no-party voter and are confused about which ballot you can cast in the U.S. Senate runoff, listen up. If you cast a Republican or Democratic ballot in the primary, that’s the ballot you’ll cast in the runoff. Trey Williams with the Secretary of State’s Office says if you didn’t cast either ballot, you still have the option.

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Local school superintendents are speaking out against the latest teacher stipend plan. Governor Landry has directed local school systems to use 168-million dollars of non-instructional money to pay the two-thousand-dollar stipend for teachers and one-thousand dollars for support workers. But Rapides Parish Schools Superintendent Jeff Powell says non-instructional dollars covers a lot of the operating costs.

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The monster will be mashing in Baton Rouge for one more season. Steven “Monster” Milam has removed his name from the MLB Draft and will return to LSU for his season. Glen West with On3-dot-com says Milam’s decision wasn’t just financial – he wanted to play for Jay Johnson for one more season.

Cut 14 (12) “…at LSU.”