One legal analyst says the 16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill is going nowhere. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the best evidence to support his legal opinion is that the Louisiana State Supreme Court issued a stay in the indictment less than 24 hours after an Orleans Parish Grand Jury accused the A-G of malfeasance and intimidation…

Cut 10 (11) “…over.”

Since then, the court has also vacated the arrest warrant against the attorney general.

If you’ll be out on the waterways this Fourth of July weekend, be aware Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents will be beefing up their patrols.  It’s part of Operation Dry Water, a national campaign focused on preventing driving or operating a vessel while impaired. The initiative runs through the end of the holiday weekend.

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LSU-Alexandria breaks ground on its new 43-million-dollar Health Education Campus. Dr. Ryan Riche (REE-shay), the dean of the College of Health and Human Services at LSU-A, says the 78-thousand-square-foot facility will include active-learning classrooms, advanced simulation laboratories and a 240-seat auditorium.

Cut 13 (08)  “…to be successful.”

The U.S. Men’s National Team has a World Cup round-of-16 showdown with Belgium Monday night. The Stars and Stripes have already made it a tournament to remember, winning consecutive games for the first time and earning a knockout round victory for the first time since 2002. Louisiana Soccer Association reporter Paul Boron says this team is different than prior U.S. squads.

Cut 16 (16) “…here in America.”

The Louisiana State Supreme Court issued a stay in the indictment against Attorney General Liz Murril yesterday, less than 24 hours an Orleans Parish Grand Jury accused her of malfeasance and intimidation. The stay puts the case on hold, but Loyola University Law Professor Dan Ciolino says the state supreme court is allowing Murrill’s to file motions to quash the indictment. And he says it’s possible a lower court will rule in the Attorney General’s favor, because the grand jury violated several laws in the handling of this case…

Cut 11 (10) “…behind closed doors.”

LSU-Alexandria breaks ground on its new 43-million-dollar Health Education Campus. Dean of the College of Health and Human Services Dr. Ryan Riche (REE-shay), says the new 78-thousand-square-foot facility is designed to address the shortage of nurses in the area.

Cut 14 (11) “…alleviate that problem.”

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The U.S. Men’s National Team has a World Cup round-of-16 showdown with Belgium Monday night. Striker Folarin Balogun leads the team with three goals in three games, but the U.S will be missing its star against Belgium after he received a controversial red card against Bosnia. Louisiana Soccer Association reporter Paul Boron says it will be a massive loss, but the U.S. has talent behind him.

Cut 17 (19) “…United States.”

The LSU Tigers are two months away from their season opener against Clemson September 5. It’s the same matchup as the first game of last year’s campaign, but there will be a lot of new faces. The Tigers are, of course, now led by head coach Lane Kiffin, and Clemson brought back former coordinator Chad Morris to run the offense. The Advocate’s John Blau, who covered Clemson for six years, says two high-powered offenses will go head-to-head.

Cut 19 (16) “…these offenses.”

One legal analyst says the 16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill is going nowhere. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the best evidence to support his legal opinion is that the Louisiana State Supreme Court issued a stay in the indictment less than 24 hours after an Orleans Parish Grand Jury accused the A-G of malfeasance and intimidation…

Cut 10 (11) “…over.”

Since then, the court has also vacated the arrest warrant against the attorney general.

If you’ll be out on the waterways this Fourth of July weekend, be aware Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents will be beefing up their patrols.  It’s part of Operation Dry Water, a national campaign focused on preventing driving or operating a vessel while impaired. The initiative runs through the end of the holiday weekend.

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LSU-Alexandria breaks ground on its new 43-million-dollar Health Education Campus. Dr. Ryan Riche (REE-shay), the dean of the College of Health and Human Services at LSU-A, says the 78-thousand-square-foot facility will include active-learning classrooms, advanced simulation laboratories and a 240-seat auditorium.

Cut 13 (08)  “…to be successful.”

The U.S. Men’s National Team has a World Cup round-of-16 showdown with Belgium Monday night. The Stars and Stripes have already made it a tournament to remember, winning consecutive games for the first time and earning a knockout round victory for the first time since 2002. Louisiana Soccer Association reporter Paul Boron says this team is different than prior U.S. squads.

Cut 16 (16) “…here in America.”

The criminal case against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been put on hold after the Louisiana State Supreme Court issues an emergency stay against the 16-count indictment. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (40) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

And there’s been more movement in the case as the State Supreme Court has since also vacated the arrest warrant against the Attorney General.

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LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research has launched a research study to test different ways to treat childhood obesity. It’s called the COACH trial and children five to 17 who are obese can visit a health clinic near them and receive weight management treatment. Doctor Amanda Staiano (stahy-AH-no) is the director of Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory at Pennington…

Cut 7 (09) “…healthier weight.”

Pennington is working with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center to enroll 900 children in Tennessee and Louisiana. Staiano says health clinics around the state are participating….

Cut 8 (09) “…and help.”

Health experts say over one-five-children are affected by obesity. Childhood obesity can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea and other health problems.

The 16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill has been put on hold less than 24 hours after it was first passed down by an Orleans Parish Grand Jury. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the Louisiana Supreme Court granted Murrill’s motion for a stay of the indictment.

Cut 28 (13) “…district court.”

Murrill faces eight counts of both of public intimidation and malfeasance in office after she sent letters to New Orleans elected officials that said they could lose their jobs if they continued actions that went against a new state law.

That law consolidated the Orleans Parish civil and criminal courts and established one clerk of both. Local officials tried holding a special election to fill the position, but the act already placed the prior clerk of civil court, Chelsey Richard Napoleon, in the position. The state’s highest court sided with Murrill and blocked that election.

Murrill called the grand jury investigation a “political witch hunt.”

Law enforcement is urging you to be responsible this Fourth of July weekend if you’ve had too much to drink. Another “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is underway and runs through Monday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says law enforcement is out in full force looking for impaired drivers.

Cut 10 (14) “…for impaired drivers.”

Construction is underway on a new 43-million-dollar Health Education Campus at LSU-Alexandria. Dr. Ryan Riche (REE-shay), the dean of the College of Health and Human Services at LSU-A, says the new campus will support about 700 additional healthcare positions throughout central Louisiana while providing a huge economic boost to the region.

Cut 15 (06) “…annual economic activity.”

The 78-thousand-square-foot facility will include active-learning classrooms and advanced simulation laboratories.

The Louisiana Supreme Court granted an emergency stay of the 16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill. An Orleans Parish Grand Jury passed down the indictment yesterday, charging Murrill with public intimidation and malfeasance in office. Special Prosecutor Laurie White says Murrill broke a state law prohibiting intimidation and retaliation when she sent letters to New Orleans elected officials telling them they could be removed from office for usurping state law.

Cut 3 (08) “…any other way.”

Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the stay will give the courts a chance to examine all that went into the indictment.

Cut 23 (10) “…grand jury process.”

In his dissenting opinion, Justice John Guidry argued the court gave preferential treatment to the Attorney General and granted the stay without evidence of what was presented before the grand jury.

This Fourth of July weekend, Louisiana law enforcement is urging you to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” The campaign will run through Monday, and officials will be on overtime patrol looking for impaired divers. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says Louisiana averages between five and ten fatalities during the Fourth of July holiday period due to impaired driving.

Cut 11 (10) “…behind the wheel.”

Fall practice for the 2026 LSU football season is just a few weeks away. Third-year defensive coordinator Blake Baker returns four starters from a unit that ranked in the top half of the SEC in total and scoring defense. Corners D.J. Pickett and P.J. Woodland join safety Tamarcus Cooley in the secondary. With the addition of Boise State safety Ty Benefield, Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says a no-fly zone is brewing in Baton Rouge.

Cut 9 (08)  “…lot of talent.”

The Orleans Parish Grand Jury indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill was put on hold. The Louisiana Supreme Court issued an emergency stay against the 16-count indictment handed down yesterday. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the indictment is a fool’s errand.

Cut 22 (09) “…end of it.”

Murrill is facing eight counts of public intimidation and eight counts of malfeasance in office stemming from letters she sent to New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and other elected officials. Those letters informed the officials they could be removed from office if they continued their attempt to hold a special election for the clerk of the newly merged criminal and civil courts, which went against the law combining the offices. Murrill’s attorney, Laura Cannizzaro Rodrigue, says the state’s highest court backed the Attorney General.

Cut 4 (09) “…that was accurate”

The LSU Tigers are a month away from their first fall camp under new head coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin has welcomed 39 new players from the transfer portal, including three of the top ten-rated portal prospects. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says expectations are high given the talent in Baton Rouge.

Cut 7 (08) “…playoffs for sure.”

LSU-Alexandria broke ground on a new 43-million-dollar Health Education Campus. Dr. Ryan Riche (REE-shay), the dean of the College of Health and Human Services at LSU-A, says the new facility is designed to address the shortage of nurses throughout central Louisiana.

Cut 14 (11) “…alleviate that problem.”

The 78-thousand-square-foot facility is scheduled to open to students in the fall of 2028.

It took less than 24 hours for the Louisiana Supreme Court to react to Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Orleans Parish indictment. The state’s highest court issued an emergency stay early this morning, which means the 16-count indictment handed down yesterday has been put on hold.

An Orleans Parish grand jury charged Murrill with malfeasance and intimidation for letters she sent in May to New Orleans city officials threatening their possible removal from office if they continued to usurp a state law that combined the city’s criminal and district clerk of courts.

Following the indictment, District Judge Leon Roche (Ro-shay) issued a warrant for Murrill’s arrest, setting bail at 400-thousand dollars. Murrill’s attorney, Laura Rodrigue, called the bail amount excessive…

Cut 6 (14) “….of criminal justice”

Governor Jeff Landry has ordered the State Police to investigate the alleged improprieties of the grandy and those who ran it. We do know that grand jury return was done behind closed doors, when state law requires they must be done in open court.

LSU is just a few weeks away from the start of fall football practices under new head coach Lane Kiffin. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

LSU-Alexandria breaks ground on its new 43-million-dollar Health Education Campus. Dr. Ryan Riche (REE-shay), the dean of the College of Health and Human Services, says the 78-thousand-square-foot facility will have active-learning classrooms, advanced simulation labs and a 240-seat auditorium.

Cut 13 (08)  “…to be successful.”