Qualifying gets underway today for the November 5th election and one of the big races is the open sixth Congressional district seat. The seat is open as Republican Garret Graves has decided not to run for re-election in the newly drawn majority-minority district. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Democratic state senator Cleo Fields of Baton Rouge is the favorite…
cut 8 (10) “….win elections”
Fields two main opponents are expected to be Republican Elbert Guillory a former state lawmaker from Opelousas and political newcomer, Quintin Anderson, a Democrat from Baton Rouge.

Homeland Security’s inspector general announces an investigation into the Secret Service’s security at the Trump rally that ended with an assassination attempt. Brooke Thorington has more from House Speaker Mike Johnson….
cut 2 (25) “….I’m Brooke Thorington”

Former LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte no longer faces illegal gambling charges after an investigation determined his underage gambling did not harm anyone else and he agreed to a self ban. State Police say when he was under 21, Boutte used a fictious name to place spots bets through a mobile app, but did not bet against LSU. Legal analyst Tim Meche says Boutte’s football career can continue…
cut 15 (10) “…they’re making it”
Boutte will report to New England Patriots training camp next week.

LSU football players report for preseason camp in two weeks, but will suspended running back Trey Holly be there. Holly faces a gun charge from a shooting that injured two people in his hometown in Union Parish. Holly’s case was scheduled for a status hearing today, but it has been pushed back until September. Holly’s attorney Mike Small says more evidence is expected to be presented and that’s the reason for the delay…
cut 5 (08) “…disposed of”

Qualifying begins today for the November Congressional races. Sean Richardson reports the newly drawn sixth district is an open seat.
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A nine-year-old boy is recovering after he was attacked by an alligator in Lake Pontchartrain. The New Orleans Fire Department says the scary incident happened Sunday while the child was swimming with his family. The boy sustained laceration and puncture wounds. Fire officials credit the child’s father for acting quickly to fend off the six-foot alligator.

The Republican National Convention continues today in Milwaukee. Expect Congressional investigations into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump to pick up next week. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton says Americans deserve answers on how suspected shooter 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired an AR-style rifle within 150 yards of Trump.
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A status conference hearing scheduled today in suspended LSU running back Trey Holly’s criminal case has been pushed back until September. Holly’s attorney, Mike Small, says he and the prosecutor requested the change because they are still in the process of receiving evidence from the February shooting that injured two people in Union Parish…
cut 6 (08) “….that stage’
Holly has pleaded not guilty to a charge of illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentality.

At last night’s Republican National Convention, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise from Jefferson Parish spoke….
cut 22 (11) “…once and for all”
House Speaker Mike Johnson from Benton also spoke and his message was about making America Safe Again in wake of Saturday’s attempted assassination of Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Johnson spoke with the Louisiana Radio Network before he took the stage in Milwaukee and talked about the Congressional investigation into Saturday’s fatal shooting at a Trump campaign rally…
cut 10 (12) “…that investigation”
Johnson says Americans deserve and demand answers.

The three-day qualifying period begins today for the November 5th election. At the top of the ballot is the Presidential race and Louisiana voters will also choose their U-S Representative. There is an open congressional seat and Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields is the favorite to win the newly drawn majority-minority sixth district. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat…
Cut 7 (10) “…overwhelming favorite.”
Former state lawmaker Elbert Guillory of Opelousas, a Republican, and community social activist Quinten Anderson, a Democrat from Baton Rouge are also expected to run.

Underage gambling and fraud charges against former LSU receiver Kayshon Boutte have been dropped. He was arrested in January for allegedly creating a fictitious name to place bets on sporting events when he was under 21. The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s office says Boutte completed a gambling awareness program and executed a self-ban. Boutte is set to report to training camp for the New England Patriots next week.

Voting has begun for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. Sgt. Ross Brennan with LSP says they considered locations such as the Superdome to represent Louisiana in the contest but ultimately settled on Acadian Village for its beautiful location and storied history. He says when you think of our state, chances are…

Cut 7 (11) “…different cultures.”

A new report from Bankrate found more than one-third of U.S. workers say they’re living paycheck to paycheck on their current salary. Bankrate analyst Sarah Foster believes people have less spending money now than in the past. Workers in the southern United States were most likely to report living paycheck to paycheck, which Foster says isn’t surprising.

Cut 4 (12) “…any other region.”

The Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) recently released its 2023 Economic Impact Report. President and CEO of LADA Coulter McMahen says the independent dealer model is especially important to local communities, which is illustrated in the over 18 million dollars in charitable donations given in 2023.

Cut 10 (10) “…they’re involved.”

Gambling charges against former LSU player Kayshon Boutte have been dropped. He was arrested in January for illegal online gaming. The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s office says Boutte has completed a gambling awareness program and executed a self-ban. Legal Analyst Tim Meche believes the investigation of Boutte’s case will be a lesson learned for LSU and the NCAA, as well as how they need to monitor college athletes going forward when it comes to sports wagering.

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The legal gambling age in Louisiana is 21 and Boutte was underage when the bets were placed.

Gambling charges against former LSU player Kayshon Boutte have been dropped. He was arrested in January for illegal online gaming. In a press release from the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s office announcing the charges were dropped it says Boutte did not bet against himself or his team. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says that’s interesting to note…

Cut 15 (10)  “…they’re making it.”

The legal gambling age in Louisiana is 21 and Boutte was underage when the bets were placed.

A new report from Bankrate found more than one-third of U.S. workers say they’re living paycheck to paycheck on their current salary. Bankrate analyst Sarah Foster said the study focused on workers because they’re the group most impacted by the inflated cost of living.

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The Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) recently released its 2023 Economic Impact Report. President and CEO of LADA Coulter McMahen says the industry is important to Louisiana’s economy, providing over 33,000 jobs and significant tax revenue.

Cut 9 (08) “…Louisiana.”

Louisiana State Police wants YOU to vote for them in the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. All 50 states submitted a photo of their cruiser for the contest. The top 13 will be featured in the 2025 AAST wall calendar, and the top-voted cruiser will be on the cover. LSP Sgt. Ross Brennan…

cut 8 (12) “…with this calendar.”

The man accused of killing a Loranger woman and her four-year-old daughter will face the death penalty in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington has more.

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More than one-third of U.S. workers say they’re living paycheck to paycheck says a new report from Bankrate. Bankrate analyst Sarah Foster says the only sure way to avoid living paycheck to paycheck is to be rich. She advises…

Cut 5 (12)  “…and then essentials.”

Gambling charges against former LSU player Kayshon Boutte have been dropped. He was arrested in January for illegal online gaming. The East Baton Rouge Parish DA’s office says Boutte has completed a gambling awareness program and executed a self-ban. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says it’s a classic case of prosecutorial discretion because no one was harmed…

Cut 13 (12)  “…the matter.”

Boutte was under 21 when the bets were placed, and the DA says he did not bet against himself or his team.

Speaking on their 2023 Economic Impact Report, President and CEO of The Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, Coulter McMahen says without Louisiana Auto Dealers, the bayou state loses jobs and significant sales tax revenue. As for the future of Louisiana Automobile Dealers…

Cut 11 (12) ” …marginal increase.”

A new report from Bankrate found 34% of U.S. workers are living paycheck to paycheck. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (28) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

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The man accused of killing a Loranger woman and her four-year-old daughter will face the death penalty in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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A new report from Bankrate found more than one-third of U.S. workers say they’re living paycheck to paycheck on their current salary. Bankrate analyst Sarah Foster said the study focused on workers because they’re the group most impacted by the inflated cost of living.

Cut 3 (07) “…the present.”

Though the study started this year, Foster believes people have less spending money now than in the past. Workers in the southern United States were most likely to report living paycheck to paycheck, which Foster says isn’t surprising.

Cut 4 (12) “…any other region.”

Foster says the only sure way to avoid living paycheck to paycheck is to be rich. Short of that, she advises living within your means and taking notice if your paycheck doesn’t cover all of your expenses.

Cut 5 (12)  “…and then essentials.”

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Voting has begun for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. This year, Louisiana’s submission features a state police cruiser at the LARC Acadian Village in Lafayette. Sgt. Ross Brennan with LSP says the village was chosen because it’s a…

Cut 6 (12) “…state police patrol units.”

Brennan says they considered locations such as the SuperDome to represent Louisiana in the contest, but ultimately settled on Acadian Village for its beautiful location and storied history. He says when you think of our state, chances are…

Cut 7 (11) “…different cultures.”

All 50 states submitted a photo of their cruiser for the contest. The top 13 will be featured in the 2025 AAST wall calendar, and the top-voted cruiser will be on the cover. Brennan says it’s been a while since Louisiana was featured in the calendar.

Cut 8 (12)  “…with this calendar.”

Voting runs from July 15 to 29. You can find the voting link on LSP’s social media sites.

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The Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) recently released its 2023 Economic Impact Report. President and CEO of LADA Coulter McMahen says the industry is important to Louisiana’s economy, providing over 33,000 jobs and significant tax revenue.

Cut 9 (08) “…Louisiana.”

McMahen says the independent dealer model is especially important to local communities, which is illustrated in the over 18 million dollars in charitable donations given in 2023.

Cut 10 (10) “…they’re involved.”

Without Louisiana Auto Dealers, McMahen says, the bayou state loses jobs and significant sales tax revenue. As for the future of Louisiana Automobile Dealers…

Cut 11 (12) ” …marginal increase.”