The political dispute between the city of New Orleans and Louisiana continues to intensify as the city withdraws a loan request to the State Bond Commission for 110-million dollars. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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In response to Governor Landry’s social media comments, Mayor Moreno took to social media has since asked for a face to face with the Governor…saying she’ll meet with him anytime.

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Louisiana’s seen more than  20 cases of the parasitic infection cyclosporiasis this year.  Our state is one of 29 states reporting cases of the parasitic infection. State epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says dying from cyclosporiasis is extremely rare but the infection is more than just your average upset stomach.

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Previous outbreaks have been linked to bagged salads, fresh cilantro and basil, raspberries, snow peas and green onions.

A new Louisiana law will require groups releasing political ads using A-I technology to disclose they’re using it.  New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry authored the bill which is now law, says such A-I content is something that will likely be addressed next year.

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The Gulf of Mexico is seeing an increase in its shark population. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Excessive rainfall is expected for Louisiana on Monday.  Total rainfall amounts from Sunday through Tuesday are expected to be between 1 and 3.5 inches but could be as high as 3 to 6 inches, so be on alert for possible watches and warnings as you begin your week.

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More than 20 cases of the parasitic infection cyclosporiasis have been reported in Louisiana; that’s above average for this time of year. State epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says typically those cases come from those who become infected when traveling abroad, but this year’s outbreak is domestic.

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From now on, groups releasing political ads using A-I technology must disclose that fact. That’s due to a bill authored by New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry and signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry. Representative Landry says her bill walks a fine line between protecting people’s right to free speech and holding people accountable for using deceptive means to hurt others.

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Cash-strapped New Orleans has withdrawn its 110-million-dollar bond and loan request from the State Bond Commission. Mayor Helena Moreno says the city pulled the application because it would have been denied. Tulane political science professor Mike Sherman on the relationship between New Orleans and the Landry Administration.
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The Gulf of Mexico is seeing an increase in its shark population. Dr. Dean Grubbs, the associate director of research at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory, says while some species continue to decline in population, others are recovering due to warming water temperatures.

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The Major League Baseball Draft is this weekend, and a few Tigers will definitely be in the mix when it starts at noon today. Outfielders Derek Curiel and Jake Brown are projected to go in the first and second rounds.   Koki Riley covers LSU baseball for The Advocate and says most of the other players who have a chance to leave Baton Rouge for pro ball are older right-handed relief pitchers.

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Jay Johnson and his staff will keep an eye on the draft to see where the top LSU prep signees end up.  One they won’t have to worry about is pitcher Lucas Nawrocki out of Aldoredo, Texas.  Nawrocki announced on social media last night that he will bypass the Draft and fulfill his commitment to the LSU.  The 5’11 left hander was a projected Top-100 draft pick by multiple outlets.

The political dispute between the city of New Orleans and Louisiana continues to intensify as the city withdraws a loan request to the State Bond Commission for 110-million dollars. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

In response to Governor Landry’s social media comments, Mayor Moreno took to social media herself offering to meet with the Governor anytime to talk about the city’s finances.

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The Gulf of Mexico is seeing an increase in its shark population. Dr. Dean Grubbs, the associate director of research at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory, says while shark populations are in bad shape in most of the world, it’s a different story in the U.S., with the country having managed shark populations since 1993.

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The MLB Draft starts today at noon, and a few Tigers will definitely hear their names called. Koki Riley covers LSU baseball for The Advocate and says this year’s LSU group is not as deep as in past years.

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Outfielders Derek Curiel and Jake Brown are projected to go in the first and second rounds.

Get ready for a wet start to the week next week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Carly Kovacik (ko-VAH-chick) says a front will be moving into the state starting Sunday.

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And that’s going to bring about one to two inches of rainfall, possibly more in some areas.

The Gulf of Mexico is seeing an increase in its shark population. Dr. Dean Grubbs, the associate director of research at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory, says while shark populations are in bad shape in most of the world, it’s a different story in the U.S., with the country having managed shark populations since 1993.

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Cash-strapped New Orleans has withdrawn its 110-million-dollar bond and loan request from the State Bond Commission. Mayor Helena Moreno says the city pulled the application because it would have been denied amid the ongoing political dispute. Tulane political science professor Mike Sherman says the relationship between New Orleans and the Landry administration is not good.

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The MLB Draft is this weekend, and a few Tigers will definitely hear their names called. Koki Riley covers LSU baseball for The Advocate and says this year’s LSU group is not as deep as in past years.

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Outfielders Derek Curiel and Jake Brown are projected to go in the first and second rounds.

The public beef between Governor Landry and the city of New Orleans continues to widen. New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno withdrew the city’s application for a 110-million dollar loan to help with cash flow. Moreno says she knew it would be denied because of the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill by an Orleans Parish Grand Jury. Tulane Political science professor Mike Sherman says the state’s dispute with New Orleans will likely not end until Murrill is exonerated and someone takes the fall for the indictment of Murrill..

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Moreno says she would like to meet with Governor Landry face to face to talk about the city’s finances.

Heavy rainfall is possible early next week

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That’s Carly Kovacik with the National Weather Service, who says we could see rainfall rates in excess of two to four inches per hour in some cases.

A 30-year-old Denham Springs man is facing two counts of negligent homicide for his role in a crash that killed a husband and a wife in Livingston Parish. Sixty-four-year-old Linda Watts and 62-year-old Joseph Watts were pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver, Brandon Koehnke, suffered minor injuries and was booked into jail after investigators say he crossed the centerline in a right-hand curve and struck Watts’ vehicle head on.

The Gulf coast is seeing an increase in its shark population. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The political dispute between the city of New Orleans and Louisiana continues to intensify as the city withdraws a loan request to the State Bond Commission for 110-million dollars.

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There’s a chance for heavy rainfall early next week. National Weather Services Meteorologist Carly Kovacik says for north Louisiana they can expect…

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But for south Louisiana four to six inches of rain could fall from Sunday to Tuesday, Three to four inches for central Louisiana.

The Major League Baseball draft begins tomorrow. Former LSU stars Derek Curiel and Jake Brown should be selected in the first two rounds. The Tigers have several high school signees that could get drafted and head straight to the pros, one of the players is six-foot-seven right-hander Jensen Hirschkorn of California…

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That’s Koki Riley, who covers the LSU Tigers for the Advocate.

The shark population is on the rise in the Gulf of Mexico; and with that comes an increase in the likelihood of a beachgoer encountering one. Dr. Dean Grubbs, the associate director of research at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory, points out, however, that sharks aren’t the only ones increasing in number.

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The Gulf of Mexico is seeing an increase in its shark population. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Alexandria police confirmed human remains were found in Boyce and believe the remains are those of missing 22-year-old Jakobey Kahey. Two people, 20-year-old Taylor Jenkins and 25-year-old Daviyone Mock, were arrested in connection with the suspected homicide Wednesday.

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno has withdrawn the city’s 110-million-dollar bond and loan request from the State Bond Commission because she believed it would have been denied. She said the city has found another path to fund city services but reminded the state that Louisiana needs New Orleans as much the city needs it. Governor Jeff Landry responded by saying no one has done more for the city than him, but he will not allow the state to be used as an ATM. Tulane political science professor Mike Sherman says the relationship between New Orleans and the Landry administration will need to be fixed eventually.

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A front expected to hit Louisiana next week, and National Weather Service meteorologist Carly Kovacik says it’s going to bring precipitation throughout the state, particularly in the northern half.

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