Due to the state’s infestation of bark beetles in pine trees the House Emergency Beetle Subcommittee is meeting at the capitol today.
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Cleanup is underway in northwest Louisiana after severe storms from Tropical Storm Beryl knocked down trees and caused roof damage to numerous structures yesterday. Beryl is responsible for one death in Bossier Parish. A tree fell on a home in Benton, killing a 31-year-old woman.

After a disappointing first debate many Democrats have called for President Joe Biden to step aside for the November presidential election. Louisiana’s only Democratic Congressman Troy Carter had a bad night but that doesn’t mean he’s not fit for office…
Cut 3 (10) “…debate performance.”
The President sent a letter to Congressional Democrats telling them he’s firmly committed to staying in the race and beating Donald Trump.

Louisiana’s 2024 I Voted Stickers have been unveiled, featuring a crawfish named Mark D’Ballot. This year’s sticker was designed by Shreveport artist William Joyce who says he wanted Mark to look more cheerful about casting his ballot to ensure people are enticed to vote and feel proud once they do.
Cut 16 (08) “…and I want to, too.”