Louisiana seniors on the Medicare Advantage plan can rest easier, knowing that federal funding is getting a significant bump for 2027. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services had originally proposed a funding increase of just nine-hundredths of one-percent. Darren Grubb with Medicare Advantage Majority says CMS eventually agreed to an increase of nearly two and a half percent.

Cut 7 (09) “…the following year.”

The State Senate approves legislation that would allow local governments to hold a vote to see if their residents want to have fluoride removed from their drinking water. Some Democrats voted yes, including Gerald Boudreaux, who says he’s fine with giving voters an opportunity to decide if they do not want fluoride in their water.

Cut 10 (11) “…vote of the people.”

With birds making their annual migration up north, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging you to turn off all unnecessary lights on your property at 11 each night through the end of May. Board member Charles Williams says that especially goes for landscape lighting.

Cut 4 (12) “…disorient the birds.”

For the 2026-27 season, seven sports at LSU will receive revenue share dollars, and Olympic sports like track and field and swimming will receive more scholarship money. Athletic Director Verge Ausberry tells ESPN Radio Baton Rouge he’s re-organized the athletic department to put more of emphasis on fundraising and securing NIL dollars.

Cut 14 (08) “…coaches daily.”

The Louisiana Senate approves legislation that would allow local governments to hold a vote to see if their residents want to have fluoride removed from their drinking water. Houma Republican Mike Fesi is the author of the bill; he says fluoride is bad for your body and your brain.

Cut 9 (11)  “…into the water.”

Local governments began adding fluoride to public water systems in the mid-1900s as a way to prevent tooth decay.

The Medicare Advantage plan is getting an increase in federal funding of nearly two and a half percent. Darren Grubb with the advocacy group Medicare Advantage Majority says the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services had originally proposed a funding increase of just nine-hundredths of one-percent, and that was not going to be nearly enough.

Cut 6 (09) “…an affordability crisis.”

The LSU baseball program will receive more revenue sharing dollars to help the program keep winning championships. Joe Gallinaro has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro”

The state is out with its audit of last year’s Orleans Parish jailbreak. The audit shows that failures in finances, staffing and security led to ten inmates escaping the facility last May. The inmates ripped a toilet from an exterior wall and escaped through the hole. One of them was on the lam for almost five months before he was recaptured.

The Trump Administration has finalized a Medicare Advantage payment rate increase which will result 13-billion dollars in additional funding for Medicare Advantage plans. Darren Grubb, with the advocacy group Medicare Advantage Majority says this is great news for those who are covered by Medicare Advantage…

Cut 8 (11) “…they need them”

If you’ve been craving crawfish, now’s the time to get some as crawfish prices are down now that Easter’s over,

Cut 15 (11) “…your favorite spot.”

That’s Crawfish App co-founder Laney King, who says that means a sack of crawfish is selling for less than 100-dollars and boiled crawfish is going for $5.60 per pound.

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging you to do your part in keeping birds safe during their journey up north. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

In LSU women’s basketball news…Jada Richard of Opelousas, is reportedly entering the transfer portal. No reason given on why, but LSU is hosting a Laila Reynolds today. She was Florida’s point guard last season and averaged 12 points a game.

Louisiana seniors on the Medicare Advantage plan can rest easier, knowing that federal funding is getting a significant bump for 2027. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services had originally proposed a funding increase of just nine-hundredths of one-percent. Darren Grubb with the advocacy group Medicare Advantage Majority says CMS eventually agreed to an increase of nearly two and a half percent.

Cut 7 (09) “…the following year.”

The Louisiana Senate approves legislation that would allow local governments to hold a vote to see if their residents want to have fluoride removed from their drinking water. While health experts say it’s safe, the bill’s author, Mike Fesi, says research keeps coming out on how fluoride impacts your body, including parts of your brain.

Cut 11 (11) “…night to sleep?”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging you to turn off all unnecessary lights at night from now through the end of May. Board member Charles Williams, who founded the Lights Out Louisiana initiative, says excessive lighting can be very harmful to migrating birds.

Cut 3 (13) “…into those buildings.”

LSU baseball is getting more revenue share dollars next season. In an interview with Tiger Rag Magazine in February, Head Coach Jay Johnson expressed concern that not enough financial resources were being put into the program. Athletic Director Verge Ausberry tells ESPN Radio Baton Rouge they want to make sure Johnson has what he needs to win.

Cut 13 (08) “…in the country.”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging you to do your part in keeping birds safe during their journey up north. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The LSU baseball program will receive more revenue sharing dollars to help the program keep winning championships. Joe Gallinaro has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro”

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This is the time of year when birds pass through the Gulf Coast region for their annual migration up north. As such, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging you to turn off all unnecessary lights on your property at 11 p-m each night through the end of May. Board member Charles Williams, who founded the Lights Out Louisiana initiative, says excessive lighting can be very harmful to migrating birds.

Cut 3 (13) “…into those buildings.”

Williams says that especially goes for landscape lighting.

Cut 4 (12) “…disorient the birds.”

Williams says whether you’re in a high-rise building or even in a single-story home, you should especially turn off all lights that are visible from the outside.

Cut 5 (08) “…deaths as well.”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is monitoring the migration forecasting tool BirdCast to provide timely alerts.

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Louisiana seniors on the Medicare Advantage plan can rest easier, knowing that federal funding is getting a significant bump for 2027. Darren Grubb with the advocacy group Medicare Advantage Majority says the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services had originally proposed a funding increase of just nine-hundredths of one-percent, and that was not going to be nearly enough.

Cut 6 (09) “…an affordability crisis..”

Grubb says CMS eventually agreed to increase funding by 2.48-percent for next year.

Cut 7 (09) “…the following year.”

Grubb says this is not a seasonal issue, and policymakers need to always be mindful of the challenges that seniors face when it comes to being able to access quality healthcare.

Cut 8 (11) “…they need them.”

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The Louisiana Senate approves legislation that would allow local governments to hold a vote to see if their residents want to have fluoride removed from their drinking water. Houma Republican Mike Fesi is the author of the bill; he says fluoride is bad for your body and your brain.

Cut 9 (11)  “…into the water.”

The measure passed on a 26-7 vote. Some Democrats voted for the legislation, like Lafayette Senator Gerald Boudreaux, who is fine with giving Louisiana voters an opportunity to decide if they do not want fluoride in their water.

Cut 10 (10) “… of the people.”

Local governments began adding fluoride to public water systems in the mid-1900s as a way to prevent tooth decay. Health experts say it’s safe. But Fesi says more research keeps coming out on how fluoride impacts your body, including parts of your brain.

Cut 11 (11) “…night to sleep?”

This measure still needs House approval.

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LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry has announced that the LSU baseball program will receive more revenue share dollars next season. Ausberry made the announcement during an interview with Matt Moscona on ESPN Baton Rouge radio.

Cut 12 (11) “…with my coaches.”

This season, LSU baseball was sharing a five-percent allotment of revenue share dollars with softball, gymnastics and the Olympic sports. But Ausberry says for the 2026-27 athletic season, baseball will receive five-percent of the revenue sharing dollars to match what women’s basketball receives.

In an interview with Tiger Rag Magazine in February, Johnson expressed concerned that not enough financial resources was being put into the LSU baseball program. Ausberry says they want to make sure Johnson has what he needs to win.

Cut 13 (08) “…in the country.”

Ausberry says seven sports will receive revenue share dollars. Sports like track and field and swimming will receive more scholarship money. And he’s re-organized the athletic department to put more of emphasis on fundraising and securing NIL dollars.

Cut 14 (08) “…coaches daily.”

The Louisiana Senate approves legislation that would allow local governments to hold a vote to see if their residents want to have fluoride removed from their drinking water. It passed on a 26-7 vote. Some Democrats voted in favor of the bill, including Lafayette Senator Gerald Boudreaux, who is fine with giving Louisiana voters an opportunity to decide if they do not want fluoride in their water.

Cut 10 (11) “…vote of the people.”

The Medicare Advantage plan is getting an increase in federal funding of nearly two and a half percent. Darren Grubb with the advocacy group Medicare Advantage Majority says the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services had originally proposed a funding increase of just nine-hundredths of one-percent, and that was not going to be nearly enough.

Cut 6 (09) “…an affordability crisis..”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging you to turn off all unnecessary lights on your property at 11 p-m each night through the end of May. Board member Charles Williams, who founded the Lights Out Louisiana initiative, says whether you’re in a high-rise building or even in a single-story home, you should especially turn off all lights that are visible from the outside.

Cut 5 (08) “…deaths as well.”

LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry has announced that the LSU baseball program will receive more revenue share dollars next season. Ausberry made the announcement during an interview with Matt Moscona on ESPN Baton Rouge radio…

Cut 12 (11) “…with my coaches.”

This season LSU baseball was sharing a five-percent allotment of revenue share dollars with softball, gymnastics and the Olympic sports.

The Louisiana Senate approves legislation that would allow local governments to hold a vote to see if their residents want to have fluoride removed from their drinking water. Houma Republican Mike Fesi is the author of the bill. He says fluoride is bad for your body and your brain…

Cut 9 (11) “….the water”

Local governments began adding fluoride to public water systems in the mid-1900s as a way to prevent tooth decay. Health experts say its safe. This measure still needs House approval.

Birds are migrating back north and passing over Louisiana. The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging you to turn off all unnecessary lights on your property at 11 p-m each night through the end of May and that especially goes for landscape lighting…

Cut 4 (12) “…disorient brids.”

LSU baseball will receive more revenue sharing dollars to help the program keep winning championships. Joe Gallinaro has the story…

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro”

LSU is a special place to Johnny Jones. The 65-year-old DeRidder native led the men’s basketball team to the Final Four as a player, he was an assistant coach and he spent five seasons as a head coach at LSU. After an eight-year run as the head coach at Texas Southern, Jones is returning to LSU as an assistant coach for Will Wade.

Among the constitutional amendments on next month’s ballot is one that would allow local governments to reduce or eliminate inventory taxes in exchange for a one-time payment. Steven Procopio, the president and CEO of the Public Affairs Research Council, says while the tax is universally disliked by the business community, getting rid of it is not that simple.

Cut 7 (14) “…they afford it?”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging you to turn off all unnecessary lights at night from now through the end of May. Board member Charles Williams, who founded the Lights Out Louisiana initiative, says excessive lighting can be very harmful to migrating birds.

Cut 3 (13) “…into those buildings.”

The House Labor Committee approves legislation that would protect a worker from disciplinary action if he or she does not use a co-worker’s preferred gender pronoun. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Police in Ruston arrest four people in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries. Police say the four, who range in age from 24 to 17, are responsible for breaking into 47 vehicles and one home. Police say the arrests come following a months-long operation of intelligence gathering and proactive patrol work, along with cooperation from the community.