Former President Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 counts in his hush money case that involved Baton Rouge native and porn star Stormy Daniels who said the two had sex. A majority of Louisiana voters will likely vote for Trump in the November 5th election and LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says yesterday’s historic verdict should not change that…
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The hurricane season begins tomorrow and the long-range forecasts are calling for an extremely active season. Usually the peak of the season arrives around the middle of August and lasts into mid-September. LSU climatologist Barry Keim wouldn’t be surprised if the tropics ramp up earlier than normal this year as a result of the conditions…
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NOAA forecasts 17 to 25 named storms this season. Of those, 8 to 13 are predicted to become hurricanes, and 4 to 7 to become major hurricanes.

The 17th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off is tonight in Monroe. Mel Bridges has more…
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State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened early this morning involving the Iowa Police Department. Very little information has been released, but no injuries reported.

Northwestern State President Doctor Marcus Jones is leaving for a high ranking position with the University of Louisiana system.