A new state law makes it easier to appeal traffic citations from speeding cameras. Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey said he wrote the law after complaints from his constituents, including a call from local sheriffs in north Louisiana…

Cut 3 (12) “…the things gone.”

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention tonight after being picked as former president Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 presidential race. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says Vance should boost the campaign’s appeal in middle America because…

Cut 7 (10) “…this election cycle.”

At last night’s Republican National Convention, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise from Jefferson Parish says spoke on the need for tighter immigration laws and policies are a main push for Republicans. Scalise says keeping illegal immigrants out of the country is a main priority…

Cut 11 (14) ” ..(cheering).”

Republican Elbert Guillory who represented Opelousas in the state legislature, qualified for the newly drawn 6^th congressional district today. 80-year-old Guillory says the 6^th District congressional lines were severely gerrymandered and he believes the district will be modified but in the meantime, it deserves to be properly represented.

Cut  13 (10) “…we have.” 

Two of the candidates that qualified today for the newly drawn 6th congressional district are no stranger to politics. Democrat Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields served two terms in Congress in the 90s, and Republican Elbert Guillory represented Opelousas in the state legislature.
61-year-old Fields says even though the current congressional map with a second majority-minority district is being challenged, he won’t be distracted from his job.

cut 12 (12) “…work better.”

80-year-old Guillory says the 6th district congressional lines were severely gerrymandered and he believes it will be modified. In the meantime, he says, the district deserves to be properly represented.

cut 13 (10) “…we have.”

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise from Jefferson Parish spoke at the Republican National Convention last night. Since tighter immigration laws and policies are a main push for Republicans, Scalise says keeping illegal immigrants out of the country is a top priority.

cut 11 (14) “…(cheering).”

A new state law from Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey makes it easier to appeal traffic citations from speeding cameras. The law lets drivers appeal tickets from cameras by proving there were outside issues involved, like if someone else was driving their car or if there were hazardous conditions. Additionally, Cathey says now if you get a ticket from a traffic camera….

cut 4 (12) “…if you don’t pay.”

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise had the opportunity last night to speak in front of the Republican Party National Convention. Scalise hit on many of the big G-O-P issues like increasing domestic energy production, protecting the southern border and providing more options to parents when it comes to educating their children…
cut 10 (13) “….and where”
Donald Trump’s running mate will headline the third night of the Republican convention as the Ohio Senator is expected to speak. U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson says Vance is a great choice and has a lot of things going for him…
cut 6 (08) “….in Congress”
Vice President Kamala Harris says Vance will only be loyal to Trump and not the country by serving as a rubber stamp for Trump’s extreme agenda.

A new state law makes it easier to appeal traffic citations from automated enforcement, like speeding cameras. Mel Bridges has more.
Cut 1 (32) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

At last night’s Republican National Convention, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise from Jefferson Parish spoke….
cut 9 (11) “…once and for all”
House Speaker Mike Johnson from Benton also spoke and his message was about making America Safe Again in wake of Saturday’s attempted assassination of Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump.

A status conference hearing scheduled for today in suspended LSU running back Trey Holly’s criminal case has been pushed back to September. Holly’s attorney, Mike Small, says he and the prosecutor requested the change because they are still in the process of receiving evidence from the February shooting that injured two people in Union Parish…
cut 6 (08) “….that stage’
Holly has pleaded not guilty to a charge of illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentality.

A new state law makes it easier to appeal traffic citations from speeding cameras. Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey said he wrote the law because of complaints that speeding camera companies were giving drivers tickets without input from local police.
Cut 3 (12) “…the handheld devices.”
The law allows drivers to appeal tickets from traffic cameras by proving there were outside issues involved, like if someone else was driving their car or if there were hazardous conditions.

A nine-year-old boy is recovering after he was attacked by an alligator in Lake Pontchartrain. The New Orleans Fire Department says the scary incident happened Sunday while the child was swimming with his family. The boy sustained laceration and puncture wounds. Fire officials credit the child’s father for acting quickly to fend off the six-foot alligator.

Homeland Security’s inspector general announces an investigation into the Secret Service’s security at the Trump rally that ended with an assassination attempt. Brooke Thorington has more from House Speaker Mike Johnson….
cut 2 (25) “….I’m Brooke Thorington”

The University of Louisiana System is expected to name Jimmy Genovese as the next president of Northwestern State. A formal vote will occur tomorrow. Genovese currently serves as a judge on the Louisiana Supreme Court. The 74-year-old is Northwestern State grad and Governor Landry has pushed for him to get the job.

Qualifying for the fall elections are underway. All six of Louisiana’s congressional seats are up for election and there’s an open seat on the Public Service Commission. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says being a P-S-C member is a coveted political job…
cut 9 (08) “….political well known”
Qualifying runs through Friday afternoon.

The underage gambling charges against former LSU receiver Kayshon Boutte have been dropped. He was arrested in January. The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s office says Boutte has completed a gambling awareness program and executed a self-ban. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says Boutte’s case will be a lesson learned for LSU and the NCAA, as they need to monitor college athletes when it comes to sports wagering.
Cut 14 (09) “…said and done.”

U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson says the House is conducting a thorough investigation of the Trump assassination attempt….
cut 12 (13) “…agree with”
Johnson addressed delegates last night at the Republican National Convention and told Louisiana Radio Network he changed the theme of his speech to “Make America Safe Again.”

A status hearing scheduled for today in suspended LSU running back Trey Holly’s felony gun charge case has been postponed until September. Holly’s attorney Mike Small says he and the prosecution requested a delay because the state is still in the process of providing evidence from the shooting in Union Parish that injured two people. Small says he wants to clear Holly of the gun charge, so he can play football for the Tigers…
cut 4 (13) “…that possible”

Underage gambling charges against former LSU receiver Kayshon Boutte have been dropped. The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s office says he’s completed his gambling awareness program and agreed to a self-ban. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 3 (28) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

A state judge has sentenced Charlene Henderson of Shreveport to life in prison after she shot her husband and then doused his body with gasoline. The brutal murder took place in May of 2022. Prosecutors say when officers arrived on the scene, there was an overwhelming smell of gasoline and crime scene photos showed ashes covering Larry Clark’s body.

Qualifying gets underway today for the November 5th election and one of the big races is the open sixth Congressional district seat. The seat is open as Republican Garret Graves has decided not to run for re-election in the newly drawn majority-minority district. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Democratic state senator Cleo Fields of Baton Rouge is the favorite…
cut 8 (10) “….win elections”
Fields two main opponents are expected to be Republican Elbert Guillory a former state lawmaker from Opelousas and political newcomer, Quintin Anderson, a Democrat from Baton Rouge.

Homeland Security’s inspector general announces an investigation into the Secret Service’s security at the Trump rally that ended with an assassination attempt. Brooke Thorington has more from House Speaker Mike Johnson….
cut 2 (25) “….I’m Brooke Thorington”

Former LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte no longer faces illegal gambling charges after an investigation determined his underage gambling did not harm anyone else and he agreed to a self ban. State Police say when he was under 21, Boutte used a fictious name to place spots bets through a mobile app, but did not bet against LSU. Legal analyst Tim Meche says Boutte’s football career can continue…
cut 15 (10) “…they’re making it”
Boutte will report to New England Patriots training camp next week.

LSU football players report for preseason camp in two weeks, but will suspended running back Trey Holly be there. Holly faces a gun charge from a shooting that injured two people in his hometown in Union Parish. Holly’s case was scheduled for a status hearing today, but it has been pushed back until September. Holly’s attorney Mike Small says more evidence is expected to be presented and that’s the reason for the delay…
cut 5 (08) “…disposed of”

Qualifying begins today for the November Congressional races. Sean Richardson reports the newly drawn sixth district is an open seat.
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

A nine-year-old boy is recovering after he was attacked by an alligator in Lake Pontchartrain. The New Orleans Fire Department says the scary incident happened Sunday while the child was swimming with his family. The boy sustained laceration and puncture wounds. Fire officials credit the child’s father for acting quickly to fend off the six-foot alligator.

The Republican National Convention continues today in Milwaukee. Expect Congressional investigations into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump to pick up next week. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton says Americans deserve answers on how suspected shooter 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired an AR-style rifle within 150 yards of Trump.
Cut 11 (07) “…coming days.”

A status conference hearing scheduled today in suspended LSU running back Trey Holly’s criminal case has been pushed back until September. Holly’s attorney, Mike Small, says he and the prosecutor requested the change because they are still in the process of receiving evidence from the February shooting that injured two people in Union Parish…
cut 6 (08) “….that stage’
Holly has pleaded not guilty to a charge of illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentality.

At last night’s Republican National Convention, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise from Jefferson Parish spoke….
cut 22 (11) “…once and for all”
House Speaker Mike Johnson from Benton also spoke and his message was about making America Safe Again in wake of Saturday’s attempted assassination of Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Johnson spoke with the Louisiana Radio Network before he took the stage in Milwaukee and talked about the Congressional investigation into Saturday’s fatal shooting at a Trump campaign rally…
cut 10 (12) “…that investigation”
Johnson says Americans deserve and demand answers.

The three-day qualifying period begins today for the November 5th election. At the top of the ballot is the Presidential race and Louisiana voters will also choose their U-S Representative. There is an open congressional seat and Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields is the favorite to win the newly drawn majority-minority sixth district. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat…
Cut 7 (10) “…overwhelming favorite.”
Former state lawmaker Elbert Guillory of Opelousas, a Republican, and community social activist Quinten Anderson, a Democrat from Baton Rouge are also expected to run.

Underage gambling and fraud charges against former LSU receiver Kayshon Boutte have been dropped. He was arrested in January for allegedly creating a fictitious name to place bets on sporting events when he was under 21. The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s office says Boutte completed a gambling awareness program and executed a self-ban. Boutte is set to report to training camp for the New England Patriots next week.

Voting has begun for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. Sgt. Ross Brennan with LSP says they considered locations such as the Superdome to represent Louisiana in the contest but ultimately settled on Acadian Village for its beautiful location and storied history. He says when you think of our state, chances are…

Cut 7 (11) “…different cultures.”

A new report from Bankrate found more than one-third of U.S. workers say they’re living paycheck to paycheck on their current salary. Bankrate analyst Sarah Foster believes people have less spending money now than in the past. Workers in the southern United States were most likely to report living paycheck to paycheck, which Foster says isn’t surprising.

Cut 4 (12) “…any other region.”

The Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) recently released its 2023 Economic Impact Report. President and CEO of LADA Coulter McMahen says the independent dealer model is especially important to local communities, which is illustrated in the over 18 million dollars in charitable donations given in 2023.

Cut 10 (10) “…they’re involved.”

Gambling charges against former LSU player Kayshon Boutte have been dropped. He was arrested in January for illegal online gaming. The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s office says Boutte has completed a gambling awareness program and executed a self-ban. Legal Analyst Tim Meche believes the investigation of Boutte’s case will be a lesson learned for LSU and the NCAA, as well as how they need to monitor college athletes going forward when it comes to sports wagering.

Cut 14 (09)  “…said and done.”

The legal gambling age in Louisiana is 21 and Boutte was underage when the bets were placed.