The father of a student was shot by his 13-year-old son in front of the Tangipahoa Alternative School in Hammond this morning. Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron says the father was dropping his son off at school, when his son refused to leave the vehicle. The father decided to take his son back home and that’s when he was shot…

Cut 13 (08) “…living room.”

After the vehicle hit the home, the armed 13-year-old started walking to the school. The school resource officer acted quickly to disarm the teen, and he was taken to a juvenile facility. The victim is in stable condition at a local hospital.

A Chicago man is facing fines and even jail time for shooting and killing a rare Whooping Crane in Evangeline Parish in March. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a tracking signal on the crane’s collar was lost in mid-March. The bird was later found on a private crawfish farm and Michael Alaniz (ah-lah-NEEZ) reached out and admitted to shooting the bird. Another Whooping Crane was shot and killed just two weeks prior on another nearby crawfish farm. LDWF says they are the state’s tallest birds and there are only 80 of them in Louisiana.

The House Governmental Affairs Committee votes in favor of legislation that would shield the dollar amounts student athletes receive from public universities. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

The House Transportation Committee rejected a bill that would have required drivers to take a driver’s knowledge test when they renew their driver’s license. Baton Rouge Representative Dixon McMakin says the test could be a refresher on the rules of the road…

Cut 3 (09) “…who goes first.”

Several committee members had reservations. Monroe Representative Pat Moore suggested having drivers watch a video with rules and tips instead. McMakin may revise his bill and reintroduce it.

The House Governmental Affairs Committee has approved legislation that would prohibit the public from seeing how much student-athletes receive from a public university as part of a revenue sharing deal. New Orleans Representative Candace Newell, who has a nephew on the LSU football team, supports the legislation…

Cut 9 (08)  “…maturued.”

Attorney Scott Sternberg spoke in opposition to the legislation. He’s representing three media members in a lawsuit against LSU seeking information on the revenue share deals.

Cut 10 (09) “… might be interesting .”

Amazon plans to buy Covington-based Globalstar for over eleven and a half billion dollars to expand their satellite phone and data service. The company says they want to provide reliable service to those in remote areas underserved by current networks. Amazon says they will use Globalstar’s expertise, satellite network, and radio spectrum to provide that service to the millions that are outside available service.

In an effort to reduce traffic crashes, a Louisiana lawmaker is proposing that drivers take a short test when they renew their driver’s license. Jeanne Burns has the story…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

Former LSU star Flau’jae Johnson was the eighth overall selection by the Golden State Valkyries in Monday night’s WNBA draft. Shortly after, Johnson was traded to the Seattle Storm where she immediately became a key player and is expected to see significant playing time.

Cut 8 (10) “…is going to elevate.”

Should Louisiana drivers have to pass a driver’s knowledge test every six years to renew their license. That is a proposal Baton Rouge Representative Dixon McMakin brought before the House Transportation Committee. McMakin says Louisiana has its share of bad drivers and requiring regular driving tests can result in fewer crashes…

Cut 5 (11) “…too high.”

Monroe Representative Pat Moore says requiring drivers who need to renew their license to watch a video that would contain basic rules of the road and tips on how to be a safer driver is a better solution…

Cut 6 (15) “.or anything.”

McMakin says he’ll look at revising his proposed legislation and bring it up for debate at a later date.

The House Governmental Affairs Committee has approved legislation that would prohibit the public from seeing how much student-athletes receive from a public university as part of a revenue sharing deal. Attorney Scott Sternberg spoke in opposition. Sternberg says these are public dollars going to student-athletes and the public has the right to know how that money is being spent…

Cut 10 (09) “… might be interesting .”

But lawmakers in support of the legislation say that if the revenue share deals are public, it makes the athlete susceptible to harassment.

Former LSU star Flau’jae Johnson was the eighth overall selection by the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA draft. Shortly after, Johnson was traded to the Seattle Storm. Johnson says being drafted is a dream come true.

Cut 7 (14) “…go make an impact.”

Former LSU star Flau’jae Johnson was the eighth overall selection by the Golden State Valkyries in last night’s WNBA draft. Just about 30 minutes later, Johnson was traded to the Seattle Storm in exchange for the draft rights to Marta Suarez and a 2028 second-round pick. Ironically, Johnson will face Golden State in her first WNBA game. Johnson’s first-round selection marks the third straight year LSU has produced a first-round draft pick.

Senior wide receiver Jayce Brown was one of nine wide receivers who chose to take his talents to Baton Rouge. Brown, who is rated as the No. 26 wide receiver in the portal according to 247Sports, says his decision to transfer to LSU came down to several factors, including the success Lane Kiffin and Charlie Weis Jr. have had over the years.

Cut 18 (10)  “…for me to make.”

Louisiana Tech baseball has now won six straight games after sweeping Middle Tennessee this past weekend. Tech only used seven pitchers out of the bullpen this weekend as the Bulldogs’ pen only gave up one run throughout the entire three-game series. Head coach Lane Burroughs says he has plenty of options to choose from, which is a strength of the team.

Cut 17 (13)  “…before the season started.”

Tech looks to make it seven straight tonight when it hosts Little Rock at 6 p.m.

LSU baseball looks to get back in the win column tonight when it hosts Northwestern State at 6:30. The Tigers have lost four straight, and the Demons are coming off a series loss to Houston Christian.

Southeastern looks to keep things hot as the Lions travel to New Orleans to take on Tulane at 6:30 tonight. Nicholls is at South Alabama tonight. First pitch is at 6:30.

The House Transportation Committee has put the brakes on a bill that seeks to require drivers to take a driver’s knowledge test when they renew their driver’s license every six years. Baton Rouge Representative Dixon McMakin says the test would provide drivers with a refresher on the rules of the road…

Cut 3 (09) “…who goes first.”

Several House Transportation members have reservations about the proposed legislation. Lawmakers are all for safer roads, but Monroe Representative Pat Moore says requiring drivers to take a test every six years is too much…

Cut 4 (11) “…in the 70s.”

McMakin says he’ll look at revising his proposed legislation and bring it up for debate at a later date.

The House Appropriations’ budget proposal contains the extra funding Governor Landry is seeking for the L-A Gator Scholarship Program. Landry wants to double the funding for the voucher program that can provide financial assistance for a student to attend a private school and pay for other educational expenses. Senate President Cameron Henry does not want to double the funding, but House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says….

Cut 9 (09) “….by the governor”

The full House will vote on the budget on Thursday and then it heads to the Senate.

The Louisiana Department of Education says it’s strengthening English language arts in public schools to reinforce skills essential to help students read, write and communicate. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley…

Cut 10 (08) “…along that path”

New standards go into effect for the 2026-27 school year.

The Louisiana Department of Education says it will strengthen the classroom focus on reading, grammar and cursive writing….

Cut 11 (07) “…important step”

That’s state Education Superintendent Cade Brumley who points out that many of the founding documents of our country are written in cursive. The revised standards will take effect in the 2027-28 school year.

The House Appropriations Committee has approved an operating budget for next fiscal year. 47 billion dollars.  It includes an extra 30 million dollars for public schools and additional funding for K-through-12 public school tutoring services. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says an additional 50-million dollars will also go toward economic development projects to grow the state’s economy….

Cut 8 (12) “…community colleges.”

A cool piece of history will be on display at the old State Capitol beginning today.  It’s the document that finalized the Louisiana Purchase.  Secretary of State Nancy Landry says this remarkable piece of history is on loan from the National Archives in Washington D-C as part of America’s 250^th anniversary celebration…

Cut 13 (09)  “..to see.”
The document will be on display here through July 11^th.

A lot happening behind the scenes at the University of New Orleans, which is preparing to move from the University of Louisiana System to the LSU System. University president Kathy Johnson says starting July 1^st, UNO will be known as LSU New Orleans…

Cut 4 (12) “…as well.”

The school is eliminating nine-degree programs. But Johnson says less than two percent of students will be affected, and faculty members will move to other programs.

The Louisiana Department of Education is overhauling its K-through-12 literacy standards, and it will result in more of an emphasis on phonics, grammar and cursive. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley…

Cut 12 (05) “…positive results”

The revised standards will take effect in the 2027-28 school year. The Department of Education will support school systems with training, guidance, and instructional resources.

Starting on July 1^st, the University of New Orleans will be known as LSU New Orleans as the school will transition from the University of Louisiana System to the LSU system. University president Kathy Johnson says one of the advantages of joining the LSU system is that it will expand the types of courses UNO can offer online…

Cut 6 (12) “…few weeks.”

The school’s colors will be changing from blue and sliver to purple and gold.

The House Appropriations’ budget proposal contains the extra funding Governor Landry is seeking for the L-A Gator Scholarship Program. Landry wants to double the funding for the voucher program that can provide financial assistance for a student to attend a private school and pay for other educational expenses. Senate President Cameron Henry does not want to double the funding, but House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says….

Cut 9 (09) “….by the governor”

The full House will vote on the budget on Thursday and then it heads to the Senate.

The document that finalized the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 will be on display at the old State Capitol in Baton Rouge starting today. It’s signed by First Counsul of the Republic of France Napoleon Bonaparte. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says the historic agreement is part of an exhibit called “Bought for a Song”

Cut 14 (08) “…the document.”

The exhibit will be on display through July 11^th.

State education officials are raising the English language arts standards for Louisiana students.  Colleen Crain has the details.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

A lot happening behind the scenes at the University of New Orleans is preparing to move from the University of Louisiana System to the LSU System. As part of the move, University president Kathy Johnson says starting July 1^st, UNO will be known as LSU New Orleans…

Cut 4 (12) “…as well.”

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The House Appropriations Committee has approved an operating budget for next fiscal year. 47 billion dollars.  It includes an extra 30 million dollars for public schools and additional funding for K-through-12 public school tutoring services. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says an additional 50-million dollars will also go toward economic development projects to grow the state’s economy….

Cut 8 (12) “…community colleges.”

The document that finalized the Louisiana Purchase will be on display at the old State Capitol in Baton Rouge starting today.  Napoleon Bonaparte was the military dictator of France at the time and Secretary of State Nancy Landry says you can see his signature in person

Cut 15 (08) “…our history.”

The House Appropriations Committee approves a budget for next fiscal year with a priority on education initiative spending. Here’s Joe Gallinaro.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

It’s a big time of change at UNO as the school gets set to move to the LSU System, changing its name to LSU New Orleans.  The school is eliminating nineteen programs.  But University president Kathy Johnson  says the changes will actually strengthen academic opportunity.

Cut 5 (09) “…get jobs.”

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The Louisiana Department of Education is looking to make English language arts a focus in public schools to strengthen overall communication for students.  State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says the focus will mean building stronger, independent readers and …

Cut 11 (07) “…important step.”

The revised standards will take effect in the 2027-28 school year.

A pretty cool piece of history will be on display at the old State Capitol beginning today.  It’s the document that finalized the Louisiana Purchase.  Secretary of State Nancy Landry says this remarkable piece of history is on loan from the National Archives in Washington D-C as part of America’s 250^th anniversary celebration…

Cut 13 (09)  “..to see.”
The document will be on display here through July 11^th.