A woman reported missing in St. Landry Parish is found dead, and her boyfriend is accused of killing her. A ping of Jorlany Benitez’s phone led investigators to a remote area along Highway 10, where they found her burned vehicle. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says a deputy found a man walking in that area.

Cut 6 (07) “…he responded ‘no.’”

Sheriff Guidroz says 24-year-old Irving Cisneros Arguelles of Lawtell eventually admitted to killing her, and deputies arrested him.

Southeastern Louisiana University has achieved its highest overall spring enrollment in 100 years. The university is reporting a seven-percent increase, pushing total overall enrollment to nearly 15-thousand students.  University President Dr. William Wainwright says preparatory enrollment, students earning college credit while in high school, grew by nearly 19-percent.

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A state lawmaker estimates there are more than 12-million dying pine trees that became susceptible due to a beetle infestation because of the 2023 drought.  Sean Richardson has more.

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54-year-old Doug Nussmeier, father of LSU Quarterback Garret Nussmeier will reportedly be the Saints’ new offensive coordinator. Doug Nussmeier enters his 25^th year as a coach, having served the NFL with new Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore at the Cowboys, Chargers and the Eagles Super Bowl wining team. Host of the Locked on Saints podcast, Ross Jackson, says Moore will call the plays, but Nussmeier will have a big role in offensive game planning…

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A woman is killed in St. Landry Parish, and her boyfriend is the accused. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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State Representative Mike Johnson has safety concerns for schools about more than 12 million malnourished trees from the 2023 drought that have become infested with pine beetles, and he has spoken with Congressman Cleo Fields and the entire Louisiana Congressional Delegation about those safety concerns and the need for funding.

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As Southeastern Louisiana University enters its second century, its seeing its highest overall spring enrollment in 100 years — pushing total overall enrollment to nearly 15-thousand students. SLU President Dr. William Wainwright praised the faculty and staff for their commitment to holistic student education. He emphasized that beyond record numbers, Southeastern remains dedicated to academic innovation and economic impact.

Cut 11 (09) “…modify curriculum.”

Saints head coach Kellen Moore has reportedly hired 54-year-old Doug Nussmeier as his offensive coordinator.  Host of the Locked on Saints podcast, Ross Jackson, says the hire makes complete sense, because of the relationship Moore and Nussmeier have already built…

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Doug Nussmeier is the father of LSU starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.

A state lawmaker estimates there are more than 12-million dying pine trees that became susceptible due to a beetle infestation because of the 2023 drought.  Sean Richardson has more.

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A man in Lafourche Parish has been charged with sex crimes involving four juveniles. 60-year-old Herman Dupre of Bayou Blue was taken into custody in Terrebonne Parish. The investigation into Dupre started when a DCFS worker reported to law enforcement that Dupre may have sexually assaulted a child a few years ago.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office says a 24-year-old Lawtell man has admitted to the killing of Jorlany Osario Betiez, who was found dead in a remote area along Highway 10. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says Irving Arguelles originally told detectives he dumped his girlfriend’s body into a lake in Eunice, but they couldn’t find it. Then, they demanded that he tell the truth…

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Arguelles is facing several charges, including first-degree murder, and he has an ICE hold on him since Guidroz says he’s in the country illegally.

Southeastern Louisiana is celebrating its 100^th year as a college and the school located in Hammond is reporting a seven-percent increase enrollment for the spring semester. University president Doctor William Wainwright says S-L-U continues to drive the local economy…

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Enrollment at S-L-U is pushing 15-thousand students.

A state representative says more than 12 million malnourished trees from the 2023 drought that have become infested with pine beetles need to be taken down. State Representative Mike Johnson, who chairs the Pine Beetle Subcommittee, has led efforts to address the crisis and secure funding to help private citizens pay for tree removal.

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Johnson says it’s not a matter of if, but when, those trees will topple.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Spring semester marked historic enrollment growth, achieving its highest overall spring enrollment in 100 years. The university saw an increase of over seven-percent, reaching nearly 15-thousand students, with growth in nearly all categories.  University President Dr. William Wainwright says one is  preparatory enrollment which rose by nearly 19-percent.

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A woman reported missing in St. Landry Parish is found dead. A ping of Jorlany Osario Beitez’s phone led investigators to a remote area along Highway 10, and they found her vehicle burned out. They also found 24-year-old Irving Cisneros Arguelles of Lawtell walking in that area. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says Arguelles eventually admitted to killing her, and deputies arrested him.

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State Representative Mike Johnson from Pineville says more than 12 million malnourished trees from the 2023 drought that have become infested with pine beetles need to be taken down. Johnson says Cleco and the Louisiana Department of Transportation have started the process by removing dead trees along roads and highways, but more needs to done with trees on private property

Cut 3 (07) “…when those trees will fall.” 

A woman reported missing in St. Landry Parish is found dead, and her boyfriend is accused of killing her. A ping of Jorlany Osario Beitez’s phone led investigators to a remote area along Highway 10, where they found her vehicle burned out. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says a deputy found a man walking in that area.

Cut 6 (07) “…he responded ‘no.’”

Guidroz says 24-year-old Irving Cisneros Arguelles eventually admitted to killing her.

Senator Bill Cassidy says the Louisiana Department of Health is doing the wrong thing by ending mass vaccination clinics. Cassidy, who’s a medical doctor by trade, says these clinics make it much more convenient for busy parents and busy kids.

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Suspended LSU running back Trey Holly will stand trial July 7th for his alleged role in a shooting that injured two people in his hometown of Farmerville last February. Holly is facing one felony count of illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentality. His attorney, Mike Small, says he and his client are happy that a trial date is established.

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At this hour, the Landry Administration is presenting a proposed budget for next fiscal year to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. Landry says his budget proposal reduces state spending by up to one billion dollars, but the plan is to still make investments on key infrastructure projects and work to lower the state income tax…

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The Louisiana Legislature will spend the next several months amending the bill before approving a budget is approved in June.

U-S Senator Bill Cassidy, who is also a doctor, opposes the Louisiana Department of Health’s new policy of no longer promoting mass vaccinations. Cassidy says sometimes it’s a long wait to see a pediatrician and vaccine fairs can keep a child from having to miss school and a mother from missing work…

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The 481 workers set to lose their jobs due to the shutdown of International Paper Red River mill in Campti can receive help from the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Rapid Response Team

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A big hockey game tonight as the USA takes on Canada in the 4 Nations Face-off championship. Governor Landry tweeted about it and in his post, the governor says it’s time for Louisiana to have an NHL team. ESPN has reported  a group met with NHL officials about bringing an expansion team to NOLA.

The employees put out of work by the closure of International Paper in Campti are getting help from the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Rapid Response Team. It will be in Natchitoches, supporting the nearly 500 workers through mobile centers. LWC Secretary Susanna Schowen says they will also plan other job fairs soon.

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Governor Landry says his proposed budget for the next fiscal year reduces the amount of state funds by up to a billion dollars from the current fiscal year. Landry appointed a budget czar to review government expenditures, and he says efficiencies have already been discovered that’s reduced the total amount of dollars the state will spend…

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Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out against the Louisiana Department of Health ending mass vaccination clinics. Surgeon General Ralph Abraham and Deputy Surgeon General Wyche Coleman say the reason is to put vaccine choice back in the hands of the patients and their doctors. Cassidy says in the event of an outbreak, these clinics would come in very handy.

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Suspended LSU running back Trey Holly now has a trial date for his alleged role in a shooting in his hometown of Farmerville last February – July 7th. Holly has not been able to participate in team-related activities since his arrest, but he is still going to school at LSU. His attorney, Mike Small, says if his client is found not guilty, he’s expected to be reinstated.

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The Landry Administration will offer up a spending plan for next fiscal year to state lawmakers later this morning and Governor Landry says it contains up to a billion dollars in fewer state dollars. Landry says despite a reduction in state spending, Louisiana will continue to look at tax savings and make key investments…

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The Legislature will spend the next several months making changes to the spending plan, before approving a budget in June.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Rapid Response Team is in Natchitoches Parish to assist the 481 workers that will soon be out of a job because of the closure of International Paper Red River mill in Campti. LWC Secretary Susanna Schowen says mobile centers are open in Natchitoches and Campti today and tomorrow…

Cut 4 (09) “…do some training.”

Schowen says they also can help with application assistance, resume writing and can provide career counseling.

A trial date is set for a suspended LSU running back in connection with a shooting a year ago. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The number of reported assaults at the state’s youth detention centers are on the decline. The Office of Juvenile Justice says between 2023 and 2024 there was a 41-percent decrease in youth-on-staff assaults and a 20-percent decrease in youth-on-youth assaults and threats. Officials say the opening of the new Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe has helped reduce violence because it has better security features than the older facilities.