The Senate gives the final okay to the new congressional map, Governor Landry signed it yesterday.  The new map effectively eliminates one majority Black district, likely resulting in Louisiana electing five Republicans and one Democrat in November. ULM Political Science professor Pearson Cross says this was as predictable an outcome as could ever be.

Cut 12 (10) “…in the majority.”

On the heels of a record-breaking Love The Boot Week will come another statewide cleanup initiative. In September, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful will launch Love Our Waterways. Nungesser says efforts to beautify the Bayou State and protect wildlife won’t stop now that Love the Boot Week is over.

Cut 5 (11) “…litter in Louisiana.”

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Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Here’s Joe Gallinaro.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Louisiana has banned the planned, intentional outdoor release of twelve or more mylar or latex balloons. In order to protect wildlife, waterways, and power grids, the new law classifies mass balloon releases as intentional littering.  Penalty for a first offense is $500 and 8 hours of community service. The new law will go into effect August first Releases of balloons made of biodegradable or photodegradable materials are not penalized.

The State Senate gives final approval of a new congressional map that removes one of the state’s two majority Black districts. The new map will likely result in five Republicans and one Democrat being elected to Congress in November. Governor Landry signed the map into law late yesterday.

Louisiana volunteers removed 566 tons of litter during Love The Boot Week 2026. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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People in New Orleans are responding to a viral Tulane study that’s urging people to move out, with rising sea levels poised to consume the city by the end of the century. Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Executive Director Jessica Dandridge-Smith argues researchers did not account for the existing flood mitigation infrastructure in the city or the ongoing innovation throughout the Louisiana coast.

Cut 10 (12) “…across the world.”

Gasoline prices have fallen 13 cents over the last week to a new statewide average of $3.89 a gallon for regular unleaded. Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst with Gas Buddy-dot-com, says diesel prices are also coming back down.

Cut 8 (11) “…five-dollar mark.”

Louisiana has a new congressional map. Governor Landry signed the map into law after the Senate gave its final legislative approval. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says the plaintiffs in the case that led to this last-minute re-draw will likely file another legal challenge, but he does not expect it to go anywhere.

Cut 14 (13) “…one Democratic district.”

This year’s Love the Boot Week was the largest litter removal effort in Louisiana history. More than 28-thousand volunteers logged over 77-thousand hours cleaning up litter across the state. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the program’s success is a sign of culture change in the Bayou State.

Cut 3 (09) “…here in Louisiana.”

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Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Over the last week, the average price of regular unleaded in Louisiana has dropped 13 cents to $3.89 a gallon. Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst with GasBuddy-dot-com, says this is due to the optimism in talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Cut 6 (09) “…deal with Iran.”

Many New Orleans residents, including Mayor Helena Moreno, have vocally challenged the viral Tulane study that stated that people should move out before the city is submerged by the end of the century. Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Executive Director Jessica Dandridge-Smith says the study was offensive and premature.

Cut 9 (11)  “…decision amongst community.”

The Senate gives the final okay to the new congressional map, and Governor Landry signed it yesterday. The new map effectively eliminates one majority Black district, likely resulting in Louisiana electing five Republicans and one Democrat in November. ULM Political Science professor Pearson Cross says this was as predictable an outcome as could ever be.

Cut 12 (10) “…in the majority.”

On the heels of a record-breaking Love The Boot Week will come another statewide cleanup initiative. In September, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful will launch Love Our Waterways. Nungesser says efforts to beautify the Bayou State and protect wildlife won’t stop now that Love the Boot Week is over.

Cut 5 (11) “…litter in Louisiana.”

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Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Here’s Joe Gallinaro.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Louisiana has banned the planned, intentional outdoor release of twelve or more mylar or latex balloons. In order to protect wildlife, waterways, and power grids, the new law classifies mass balloon releases as intentional littering.  Penalty for a first offense is $500 and 8 hours of community service. The new law will go into effect August first Releases of balloons made of biodegradable or photodegradable materials are not penalized.

Louisiana has a new congressional map. Governor Landry signed the map into law after the Senate gave its final legislative approval. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says the plaintiffs in the case that led to this last-minute re-draw will likely file another legal challenge, but he does not expect it to go anywhere.

Cut 14 (13) “…one Democratic district.”

Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Over the last week, the average price of regular unleaded in Louisiana has dropped 13 cents to $3.89 a gallon. Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst with GasBuddy-dot-com, says this is due to the optimism in talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Cut 6 (09) “…deal with Iran.”

Many New Orleans residents, including Mayor Helena Moreno, have vocally challenged the viral Tulane study that stated that people should move out before the city is submerged by the end of the century. Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Executive Director Jessica Dandridge-Smith says the study was offensive and premature.

Cut 9 (11)  “…decision amongst community.”

Love the Boot Week 2026 was the largest litter removal effort in state history. Over 28-thousand volunteers logged over 77-thousand hours cleaning up litter across the state. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the program’s success is a sign of culture change in the Bayou State.

Cut 3 (09) “…here in Louisiana.”

The Senate gives the final okay to the new congressional map, sending it to Governor Landry’s desk. The new map effectively eliminates one majority Black district, likely resulting in Louisiana electing five Republicans and one Democrat in November. ULM Political Science professor Pearson Cross says this was as predictable an outcome as could ever be.

Cut 12 (10) “…in the majority.” 

On the heels of a record-breaking Love The Boot Week will come another statewide cleanup initiative. In September, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful will launch Love Our Waterways. Nungesser says efforts to beautify the Bayou State and protect wildlife won’t stop now that Love the Boot Week is over.

Cut 5 (11) “…litter in Louisiana.”

Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Here’s Joe Gallinaro.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Come August 1st, if you smoke pot within two-thousand feet of a school, you could face up to a year in prison. This, after Governor Landry signed a bill by Pollack Representative Gabe Firment that expands the violation of the drug-free statute. It applies to any property used for school purposes by any school, within two-thousand feet of such property or while on a school bus.

The State Senate gives final approval of a new congressional map that removes one of the state’s two majority Black districts. The new map will likely result in five Republicans and one Democrat being elected to Congress in November. The map is now awaiting Governor Landry’s signature.

Louisiana volunteers removed 566 tons of litter during Love The Boot Week 2026. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Gasoline prices have fallen 13 cents over the last week to a new statewide average of $3.89 a gallon for regular unleaded. Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst with Gas Buddy-dot-com, says diesel prices are also coming back down.

Cut 8 (11) “…five-dollar mark.”

Folks in New Orleans are responding to a viral Tulane study that’s urging people to move out, with rising sea levels poised to consume the city by the end of the century. Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Executive Director Jessica Dandridge-Smith argues researchers did not account for the existing flood mitigation infrastructure in the city or the ongoing innovation throughout the Louisiana coast.

Cut 10 (12) “…across the world.”

The so-called five-one congressional map is headed to Governor Landry’s desk. ULM Political Science professor Pearson Cross says in light of the Supreme Court decision, it’s as if Republicans in the legislature had to speak in code when debating the new map.

Cut 13 (15) “…part out loud.”

Gas prices are down 13 cents over the last week to a new statewide average of $3.89 a gallon for regular unleaded. Gas Buddy petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan says whether a deal with Iran is reached will have a profound effect on whether gas prices will continue that downward trend.

Cut 7 (09) “…right back up.”

People in New Orleans, including Mayor Helena Moreno, have choice words about a viral Tulane study that urged those in the city to move out with rising sea levels poised to swallow the city by the end of the century. Like many others, Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Executive Director Jessica Dandridge-Smith has no plans of leaving anytime soon. She says headlines like these do not scare the New Orleans community but instead inspire them to prepare for whatever the future holds.

Cut 11 (09) “…never going away.”

Love the Boot Week 2026 was the largest litter removal effort in state history. Over 28-thousand volunteers logged over 77-thousand hours in picking up 566 tons of litter. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the program this year was a 480-percent increase over events last year.

Cut 4 (08) “…four-thousand plants.”