Democrat Jamie Davis says his U.S. Senate campaign raised 1-point-6 million dollars during the latest fundraising quarter from donors in all 50 states. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says raising money outside Louisiana can help demonstrate broader support…
Cut 8 (08) “…home state.”

Davis reports 480-thousand dollars cash on hand. Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow, his opponent in the Senate race, has 1-point-4 million dollars in cash on hand.

New Orleans hosts its first-ever X Games this weekend. Massive skateboard courses, BMX ramps and Moto X dirt jumps have been built inside the Superdome for nearly 100 athletes competing in the action sports showcase…
Cut 6 (06) “…against each other.”

Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation President Jay Cicero says two Louisiana natives will compete: Wyatt Fontenot of Opelousas and Broc Raiford of Destrehan.

At SEC Media Days, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin discussed how LSU rebuilt its football roster in just one offseason. Kace Kieschnick has more.
Cut 27 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Governor Jeff Landry and Entergy have signed a voluntary Ratepayer Protection Pledge aimed at shielding residential customers from higher electric bills tied to the growing energy demands of AI data centers. Several data centers are under construction across Louisiana, and officials say they’ll require significant amounts of electricity.