Former Saints player Steve Gleason received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s last night. Confined to a wheelchair and able to use technology to speak Gleason who was diagnosed with ALS in 2022, says to be courageous we must first experience fear and suffering.

Cut 5 (14)  “…or suffering.”

President Joe Biden held a press conference last night to dispel rumors about alleged cognitive decline, but whether he accomplished that is debatable. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says during the press conference, Biden got some details wrong…

Cut 6 (11) “…that’s to be seen.”

The Democratic National Convention will be held next month.

Aaliyah (ah-lee-ah) Jack, the Lake Charles mother who abandoned her four-year-old son who was found dead behind a Welcome Center in Vinton Monday, and her infant that son found crawling from a ditch along I-10 Tuesday has also been charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says after she was located in Mississippi…

Cut 9 (13) “…in Calcasieu.”

Makeba Guidry-Payne of Opelousas says she was scammed by the 2KB Farm and Petting Zoo, that she paid for a family event last month and they were a no show. She made the reservation in March and paid $560 in April. After posting on social media about the incident and filing a report with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office she’s only received a $460 refund.  She told a Lafayette TV station she’s also planning to file a civil suit.

Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award last night at the ESPYs and he received a momentous standing ovation. Former teammate Drew Brees presented Gleason with the award and the former Saints QB told the audience it would be a lie to say life for Gleason hasn’t been difficult since his diagnosis.

Cut 4 (12) “…his own story.”

Gleason, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 established the Team Gleason foundation that helps others with the incurable disease live life as full as possible.

Former LSU pitcher and current Pittsburgh Pirate Paul Skeens is having quite a week. He was just picked to be the starting pitcher for the National League in the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star game and yesterday he pitched a seven frame no hit against the Brewers. And did I mention he’s also the fifth-rookie pitcher to start the All-Star game? 

President Joe Biden held a press conference last night to try and disprove rumors about alleged cognitive decline, but whether he accomplished that is debatable. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 2 (29)  “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 

President Joe Biden held a press conference last night to dispel rumors about alleged cognitive decline, but whether he accomplished that is debatable. Some Democratic lawmakers are calling for Biden to step aside and let someone younger run after a dismal presidential debate performance left many wondering if Biden is suffering from some sort of memory-related illness. While  LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says yesterday’s press conference went well for Biden…
Cut 7 (11) “…three and a half years.”
As heat advisories and excessive heat warnings pile up across the state, so do heat-related illnesses. Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says there are several easy measures you can take to prevent dehydration, heatstroke, and other heat-related illnesses.
Cut 29 (05) “…outdoor activity.”
Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award Thursday night at the ESPYs and the audience also honored him with a momentous standing ovation. As he presented Gleason with the award, former teammate Drew Brees told the audience it would be a lie to say life for Gleason hasn’t been difficult since he was diagnosed with ALS in 2011.
Cut 4 (12) “…his own story.”
Metairie youth pastor Larkin Jackson launches Free Louisiana, an organization dedicated to the goal of the Bayou State becoming an independent country. As a youth pastor, Jackson says he wants to ensure young people continue to have the freedoms he had growing up, like the freedom of speech and the freedom to preach the gospel.
Cut 14 (13)  “…of California.”

To a thunderous standing ovation, Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award Thursday night at the ESPYs. Former teammate Drew Brees presented Gleason with the award and Gleason’s son held it beside him during his acceptance speech.

Cut 3 (13) “…love y’all (clapping fades out).”

Gleason who was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 and since has established the Team Gleason foundation that helps others with the incurable disease live life as full as possible.

State Treasurer John Fleming has been overseeing the state coffers for six months now and says in that short time his small office, with a staff of 71 people, has produced some impressive results. For example, in January he says the Unclaimed Property Division had a backlog of 2,500 claims.

Cut 10 (04) “…to 500.”

The Louisiana Department of Health is advising the public to stay safe during dangerous heat. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 2 (29)  “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 

Louisiana State Parks are celebrating their 90-year anniversary with free day-use admission to all Louisiana state parks and historic sites on Saturday, July 13. The Parks have playgrounds, disc golf, and even aquarium exhibits as well as hiking, fishing, and camping, including pet-friendly cabins. Assistant Secretary of State Parks Brandon Burris says Louisianians may not know the true draw of a park that could be just a short drive away.

Cut 6 (11) “…at those sites.”

A Metairie youth pastor believes Louisiana should become an independent nation and no longer regulated by the Federal government. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 3 (28) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

State Treasurer John Fleming has been in office for six months and he says he served as lead on a movement to block an overtake of ExxonMobil by a group that was working with the retirement system for California state employees.

Cut 11 (11) “…annual revenue.”

Summer heat can be dangerous and Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says the best thing you can do to beat the heat and avoid heat-related illness is to stay inside and stay hydrated. He recommends that you start drinking water or low-sugar sports drinks as soon as you wake up. If you must go outside for some time, Abraham recommends…

Cut 8 (11) “…help a lot, too.”

Louisiana State Parks are celebrating their 90-year anniversary with free day-use admission to all Louisiana state parks and historic sites on Saturday, July 13. Assistant Secretary of State Parks Brandon Burris says in 1934 they oversaw three state parks. Today, they operate 21 state parks, 14 historic sites, and a preservation area. And he says their mission statement hasn’t changed.

Cut 5 (10) “…to the public.”

Metairie youth pastor Larkin Jackson launches Free Louisiana, with the goal of making Louisiana an independent country. He believes as an independent nation, Louisiana can secure freedom of religion and he fully supports the state law requiring public school classrooms to post the Ten Commandments.

Cut 15 (12)  “…we’re taking.”

Since launching the website FreeLouisiana.org on Thursday, he says he’s gotten positive feedback.

State Treasurer John Fleming has been overseeing the state coffers for six months now and he says during the legislative session, he helped defeat a bill that would have stripped away oversite power that protects cities from getting into financial trouble. And Fleming worked with Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews to have silver and gold declared as legal tender in Louisiana.

Cut 12 (10) “…the gold.” 

 Louisiana State Parks is celebrating 90 years with free admission on Saturday, July 13th. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (27) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

 With heat advisories often come heat-related illnesses. Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says Symptoms include cold, clammy skin, excessive sweating, exhaustion, headaches and fainting. And he says athletes and those who work outside are especially prone to heatstroke. He urges people to check in on those who might have trouble taking care of themselves.

Cut 9 (06)  “…grandmas, grandpas, whoever.”

There are new charges for the mother of the 1-year-old nicknamed Miracle Baby who survived two days in a ditch along I-10 and the 4-year-old found dead in water behind the Vinton Welcome Center. Aaliyah Jack, 25, of Lake Charles arrested in Mississippi earlier this week faces a count of second-degree murder, a count of cruelty to a juvenile, and two charges of failure to report a missing child. Her 4-year-old son, Legend, was found dead Monday, then Tuesday morning a truck driver spotted her 1-year-old son, Kingtrail, climbing out of a ditch. Jack is being held in Mississippi on a $9.1 million bond. She is fighting extradition to Louisiana.

State Treasurer John Fleming has been overseeing the state coffers for six months now and says in that short time his small office, with a staff of 71 people, has produced some impressive results. For example, in January he says the Unclaimed Property Division had a backlog of 2,500 claims.

Cut 10 (04) “…to 500.”

The Louisiana Department of Health is advising the public to stay safe during dangerous heat. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 2 (29)  “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 

Metairie youth pastor Larkin Jackson launches Free Louisiana, an organization dedicated to the goal of the Bayou State becoming an independent country. He says Louisiana is constantly ranked at the bottom compared to other states and the federal government is to blame.

Cut 13 (11)  “…that mess.”

He says Louisiana should be independent of states like California and New York.

Louisiana State Parks is celebrating 90 years with free admission on Saturday, July 13th. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (27) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

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The Louisiana Department of Health is advising the public to stay safe during dangerous heat. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 2 (29)  “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 

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A Metairie youth pastor believes Louisiana should become an independent nation and no longer regulated by the Federal government. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 3 (28) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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Louisiana State Parks are celebrating their 90-year anniversary with free day-use admission to all Louisiana state parks and historic sites on Saturday, July 13. Assistant Secretary of State Parks Brandon Burris says waving the day-use fee will help…

Cut 4 (08) “…past 90 years.”

The State Parks Commission of Louisiana was created in 1934 and originally oversaw three state parks that totaled 298 acres. Today, they operate 21 state parks, 14 historic sites, and a preservation area that totals 45,000 acres. Throughout the years, Burris says, their mission statement has remained the same…

Cut 5 (10) “…to the public.”

Louisiana State Parks have playgrounds, disc golf, and even aquarium exhibits as well as hiking, fishing, and camping, including pet-friendly cabins. In fact, Burris says, Louisianians may not know the true draw of a park that could be just a short drive away.

Cut 6 (11) “…at those sites.”

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As heat advisories and excessive heat warnings pile up across the state, so do heat-related illnesses. Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says there are several easy measures you can take to prevent dehydration, heatstroke, and other heat-related illnesses.

Cut 7 (05) “…outdoor activity.”

Abraham says the best thing you can do to beat the heat is to stay inside and stay hydrated. He recommends that you start drinking water or low-sugar sports drinks as soon as you wake up. If you have to go outside for some time, Abraham recommends you…

Cut 8 (11) “…help a lot, too.”

Symptoms of heat illness include cold, clammy skin, excessive sweating, exhaustion, headaches and fainting. Abraham says athletes and those who work outside are especially prone to heatstroke, and he urges people to check in on those who might have trouble taking care of themselves.

Cut 9 (06)  “…grandmas, grandpas, whoever.”

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State Treasurer John Fleming has been overseeing the state coffers for six months now and says in that short time his small office, with a staff of 71 people, has produced some impressive results. For example, in January he says the Unclaimed Property Division had a backlog of 2,500 claims.

Cut 10 (04) “…to 500.”

Last month the office mailed out almost 28,000 checks of unclaimed property totaling $5.1 million. Fleming credits a data match of addresses with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

Fleming says he also served as lead on a movement to block an overtake of ExxonMobil by a group that was working with the retirement system for California state employees.

Cut 11 (11) “…annual revenue.”

During the legislative session, Fleming says he helped defeat a bill that would have stripped away oversite power that protects cities from getting into financial trouble with too much debt. And Fleming worked with Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews to have silver and gold declared as legal tender in Louisiana.

Cut 12 (10) “…the gold.” 

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Metairie youth pastor Larkin Jackson launches Free Louisiana, an organization dedicated to the goal of the Bayou State becoming an independent country. He says Louisiana is constantly ranked at the bottom compared to other states and the federal government is to blame.

Cut 13 (11)  “…that mess.”

He says Louisiana should be independent of states like California and New York.

In his job as a youth pastor at Southshore Baptist, Jackson says he wants to ensure young people continue to have the freedoms he had growing up, like the freedom of speech and the freedom to preach the gospel.

Cut 14 (13)  “…of California.”

Jackson says the values of the east coast and the west coast are sinking into middle America and he wants to stand against that.

He believes as an independent nation, Louisiana can secure freedom of religion and he fully supports the state law requiring public school classrooms to post the Ten Commandments.

Cut 15 (12)  “…we’re taking.”

Since launching the website FreeLouisiana.org on Thursday, he says he’s gotten positive feedback.

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Cut 16 (19) “…get better.” 

Cut 17 (18) “…as a person.”

Cut 18 (10)  “…whole career.”

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Cut 19 (19) “…adversity.” 

Cut 20 (22) “…overcome that.”