The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding you to protect yourself from West Nile virus this summer by taking precautions against mosquito bites.

cut 1 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents have arrested six people for allegedly committing fraud in hog-hunting contests in Caldwell and Bienville parishes. Agents received a tip that the six individuals were catching wild hogs in Texas and entering them into Louisiana contests. Hunting fraud brings up to a $3,000 fine and one year in jail.

The first tropical wave of the 2024 hurricane season has formed over the southeast Gulf of Mexico. While it’s not a threat to Louisiana, LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s indicative of the slowest start to a season since 2014.

cut 7 (08) “…hurricane season.”

NOAA has predicted 8 to 13 hurricanes this year for the Atlantic season with 4 to 7 forecasted to be major hurricanes.

The Saints three-day mandatory minicamp started yesterday and saw many players absent from OTAs report to their facilities like Alvin Kamara and Marshon Lattimore. Many have criticized Kamara and other Saints players for not being at team OTAs this offseason, which has created a negative narrative around player participation within the team. Kamara says he is not going to go along with that narrative because he cares about the team and his teammates.

cut 10 (13) “…low pressure.”

The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding everyone to take precautions against bites from mosquitos that could carry the West Nile virus. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says there is no vaccine for the West Nile virus, so the best course of action is preventing bites.

cut 5 (08) “…mosquito repellent.”

The first tropical wave of the 2024 hurricane season has formed over the southeast Gulf of Mexico, but it’s expected to skip Louisiana. LSU climatologist Barry Keim says due to record warm sea surface temperatures and an expected transition to La Niña, things are gearing up for a very active season.

cut 8 (12) “…wait and see.”

NOAA has predicted 8 to 13 hurricanes this year for the Atlantic season with 4 to 7 forecasted to be major hurricanes.

The Saints three-day mandatory minicamp started yesterday and saw many players absent from OTAs report to their facilities like Alvin Kamara and Marshon Lattimore.  Kamara reported for the 2024 minicamp yesterday and says he’s excited to get into a more versatile role in new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s high-motion offense.

cut 11 (13) “…to do.”

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents have arrested six people for allegedly committing fraud in hog-hunting contests in Caldwell and Bienville parishes. Agents received a tip that the six individuals were catching wild hogs in Texas and entering them into Louisiana contests. Hunting fraud brings up to a $3,000 fine and one year in jail.

The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding everyone to take precautions against mosquito bites this summer that could carry and expose people to West Nile Virus.  Mosquitos are more active in the warmer months and that increases the risk of contracting the disease.  State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol…

Cut 3 (12) “… in Louisiana.” 

Even though LSU isn’t defending their 2023 National Championship you can still take part in the College World Series Jello Shot Challenge, somewhat, by donating to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. We’ve got a link on our Louisiana Radio Network’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Last year LSU fans far and away won the Jello Shot Challenge with just under 65,000 shots consumed. The Jello-Shot Challenge has become the second biggest event to watch in Omaha in June.

The Saints three-day mandatory minicamp started yesterday and the camp saw many players absent from the Saints OTAs report to their facilities like Alvin Kamara and Marshon Lattimore.  Kamara reported for the 2024 minicamp yesterday and he says he is hoping to see a lot more intentionality in the Saints offense under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak (Coo-bee-ack).

Cut 9 (10) “…you’re doing it.” 

The first tropical wave of the 2024 Hurricane season has formed over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, and while it’s not an immediate threat to Louisiana we could see perception from it early next week. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says this is the slowest start of a season since 2014.

Cut 6  (12) “…of next week. ” 

NOAA has predicted 8 to 13 hurricanes this year for the Atlantic season with 4 to 7 forecasted to be major hurricanes.

A tropical wave in the southeastern corner of the Gulf is expected to bring plenty of rain to southern Florida and eventually bring precipitation to Louisiana next week.  Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (00)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined the National Association of Attorneys General to endorse a House Resolution bill known as the “Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act of 2024” to target the usage of AI in child exploitation crimes. IT recommends new methods and solutions to improve criminal investigation and prosecution of crimes against children involving AI.

The Louisiana Department of Health reminds everyone to take precautions against mosquito bites this summer that could carry and expose people to West Nile virus.  Mosquitos are more active in the warmer months and that increases the risk of contracting the disease.  State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says most people won’t show any symptoms

Cut 4 (12) “…several weeks.” 

The Saints three-day mandatory minicamp started yesterday and the camp saw many players absent from the Saints OTAs report to their facilities like Alvin Kamara. Many have criticized Kamara and other Saints players for not being at team OTAs this offseason which has created a negative narrative surrounding the players’ participation with the team. Kamara says that he is not going to go along with that narrative because he cares about the team and his teammates.

Cut 10 (13) “…low pressure.”

The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding you to protect yourself from the West Nile virus this summer by taking precautions against mosquito bites. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (34)  “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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A tropical wave in the southeastern corner of the Gulf is expected to bring plenty of rain to southern Florida and eventually bring precipitation to Louisiana next week.  Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding everyone to take precautions against mosquito bites this summer that could carry and expose people to West Nile Virus.  Mosquitos are more active in the warmer months and that increases the risk of contracting the disease.  State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol…

Cut 3 (12) “… in Louisiana.” 

Mosquitos normally get the virus from dead birds and while 80 percent of people show no symptoms some can develop West Nile fever which is a flu-like illness that has symptoms of fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and rashes.

Cut 4 (12) “…several weeks.” 

There is no vaccine for the West Nile virus and the best course of action is preventing bites by wearing long pants and long sleeve shirts outside and applying EPA-approved mosquito repellent on top of clothes and to exposed skin.

Cut 5 (08)  “… mosquito repellent.”

And to protect your home mosquitos breed in standing water so turn over wheelbarrows, wading pools, buckets, and trash cans.  Anything that could collect water.

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The first tropical wave of the 2024 Hurricane season has formed over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, and while it’s not an immediate threat to Louisiana LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s forecasted to bring torrential rain to southern Florida.

Cut 6  (12) “…of next week. ” 

And while it’s not a named storm, ironically with such a busy season forecasted, Keim says this is the slowest start of a season since 2014.

Cut 7 (08) “…hurricane season.”  

Keim says with a record of warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures compared to last year’s busy season already in place and an expected transition to La Nina things are lining up for an even more active season.

Cut 8 (12)  “…wait and see.” 

NOAA has predicted 8 to 13 hurricanes this year for the Atlantic season with 4 to 7 forecasted to be major hurricanes.

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The Saints three-day mandatory minicamp started yesterday and the camp saw many players absent from the Saints OTAs report to their facilities like Alvin Kamara and Marshon Lattimore.  Kamara reported for the 2024 minicamp yesterday and he says he is hoping to see a lot more intentionality in the Saints offense under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak (Coo-bee-ack).

Cut 9 (10) “…you’re doing it.” 

Many have criticized Kamara and other Saints players for not being at team OTAs this offseason which has created a negative narrative surrounding the players’ participation with the team. Kamara says that he is not going to go along with that narrative because he cares about the team and his teammates, but he says that he did not attend OTAs because he did not want to add any unnecessary stress to his life. Kamara says that instead of being at OTA’s he was training on his own and taking care of his family.

Cut 10 (13) “…low pressure.”

Kamara is excited to get back into a more versatile role in Kubiak’s high-motion offense. He was primarily used out of the backfield last season but hopes that he can be more involved in both the passing and rushing scheme under Kubiak. Kubiak was the passing game coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers last year and helped Christian McCaffery win the Offensive Player of the Year and become a more pass-friendly back. Overall, Kamara says that he is willing to do whatever it takes to help the team win in the end.

Cut 11 (13) ” … to do”

The Saints will take on the Cardinals in their first preseason game on August 10th.

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Cut 12 (11) “…the first year.” 

Cut 13 (09) “…pretty notable.” 

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Cut  14 (12) “..already won.” 

Cut 15 (10) “…keep working.

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Cut  16 (14)   “…tell his story.”

The first tropical wave of the 2024 Hurricane season has formed over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, and while it’s not an immediate threat to Louisiana we could see perception from it early next week. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says this is the slowest start of a season since 2014.

Cut 7 (08) “…hurricane season.”  

NOAA has predicted 8 to 13 hurricanes this year for the Atlantic season with 4 to 7 forecasted to be major hurricanes.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents have arrested six people for their roles in allegedly committing fraud in hog-hunting contests in Caldwell and Bienville parishes. Agents received a tip that the six individuals were catching wild hogs in Texas and entering them into Louisiana contests. Hunting fraud brings up to a $3,000 fine and one year in jail.

The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding you to protect yourself from West Nile virus this summer by taking precautions against mosquito bites. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (34)  “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

LSU baseball is currently being hindered and helped by the new NIL and transfer portal landscape in college athletics. LSU head coach Jay Johnson spoke to the media about the growing tension he faces in trying to develop young players with the growing appeal of the transfer portal when they don’t get playing time immediately.

Cut 20 (22) “… overcome that.”

LSU baseball has been rebuilding its roster after losing nine players to the transfer portal including sophomore center fielder Paxton Kling. The Tigers have received commitments from some talented portal players including Indiana State slugger Luis Hernandez. Hernandez is coming off a stellar 2024 season batting .359, hitting 23 home runs, and having a 1.114 OPS.

Former LSU Beach volleyball players Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss have made the US Olympic beach volleyball team. The duo will represent the US in the upcoming Paris Olympics and call themselves team TKN, and Kloth says that the two have formed a sisterly bond over the years that they have played together.

Cut 16 (15) “… any other way.”

The Paris Olympics beach volleyball tournament starts July 27th and ends on August the 9th.

Nicholls head coach Mike Silva is heading to Jonesboro, Arkansas to coach the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Silva had a very successful two years at Nicholls where he led the colonels to two NCAA regionals and was named the 2023 Southland Coach of the year.

And Paul Skenes was given a standing ovation as he exited the mound against the Saint Louis Cardinals last night. The Pittsburgh Pirates star threw 103 pitches in an eight strikeout performance over 6 and a third innings.

You may want to pay extra attention to your mailbox beginning Thursday, June 13^th. The Louisiana State Treasury will begin mailing checks to residents who have unclaimed cash property. State Treasurer John Fleming says since his department began sharing information with the department of Revenue through a legislative act in 2018, finding the rightful owner of property is easier…

Cut 26 (10) … “being issued.”

The first tropical wave of the 2024 Hurricane season has formed over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, and while it’s not an immediate threat to Louisiana LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s forecasted to bring torrential rain to southern Florida.

Cut 6  (12) “…of next week. ” 

Former LSU Beach Volleyball players Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss were selected to represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer. Kace Kieschnick has the story…

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.” 

The Saints three-day mandatory minicamp started yesterday, and the camp saw many players absent from the Saints OTAs report to their facilities like Alvin Kamara. He says he is hoping to see a lot more in the Saints offense under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak (Coo-bee-ack).

Cut 9 (10) “…you’re doing it.” 

Colorado State University researchers have doubled down on predictions for an above-average Atlantic hurricane season this year in an updated report. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

A BESE committee has endorsed a new accountability system for all schools and districts in the state. The new system called ‘Grow. Achieve. Thrive’ reportedly puts more emphasis on making sure students are mastering content and that they are ready for college, service or careers after graduation. BESE meets this morning to vote on the measure.

President Biden’s son Hunter Biden was found guilty of federal gun charges Tuesday, a historic first for the child of a sitting president. Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison for three charges; lying on a federal screening form about drug use, lying to a gun dealer, and possessing a gun. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy…

Cut 14 (10)  “…got convicted”

Funeral services will be held in Lafayette today for Richard Zuschlag, the founder of Acadian Ambulance Service who passed away June 5^th from cancer-related complications. Porter Taylor, Director of Operations with Acadian Ambulance for Louisiana and Mississippi says Zuschlag will be remembered by those whose lives he enriched.

Cut 4 (09) “…his employees.”

Zuschlag was 76

Colorado State University researchers have confirmed predictions of an above-average hurricane season this year in an updated report. CSU meteorologist Phil Klotzbach (clots-bock) says while it’s important to stay hurricane-ready, it’s just as important to remember these predictions could over- or underestimate the actual number of hurricanes.

Cut 9 (08)  “…hurricane season.”

Klotzbach recommends coastal residents start preparing now before any hurricanes make landfall.

President Biden’s son Hunter Biden was found guilty of federal gun charges Tuesday, Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison for; lying on a federal screening form about drug use, lying to a gun dealer, and possessing a gun. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says Hunter Biden shouldn’t have been abusing drugs, shouldn’t have been buying a gun while using drugs, and shouldn’t have been lying to the FBI.

Cut 14 (10)  “…got convicted”

When President Biden was asked last week if his son was convicted would pardon him, President Biden said no

Governor Jeff Landry signed into law a bill that allows the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council to design, manufacture, and sell commemorative stamps with the proceeds supporting spay and neuter programs around the state. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says “Animal Friendly” proceeds from license plates help fund spay and neuter programs and the stamps will be a companion piece.

Cut 11 (09) “…adds up.”

Former LSU Beach Volleyball stars Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss were officially selected to represent Team USA at the Paris Olympics this Summer. Kloth and Nuss put together a perfect 36-and-0 record in their final season at LSU in 2021. Olympic competition kicks off July 27. The duo said they didn’t celebrate too much after earning a selection because they have their eyes set on bringing home the gold. No matter what happens, Nuss says representing Team USA in Paris is a dream come true…

Cut 17 (10) “…can be.”