The Department of Children and Family Services needs second shift Child Protective Services investigators. DCFS Secretary Rebecca Harris says they need workers in the second shift because child maltreatment does not happen just between the hours of 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.

Cut 4 (08) “…to respond timely.”

Honorably discharged military veterans can now get deeply discounted Louisiana Purchase combination hunting an fishing licenses. Author of the bill that made it possible Senator Brach Myers says, LDWF operates mostly on license fees, but giving our veterans the ability to hunt and fish in Louisiana at a reduced cost is a small token of our appreciation.

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Still plenty of controversy over Speaker Mike Johnson sending the House home for summer recess instead of holding a vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. Jeanne Burns reports.

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Good news for Central Louisiana. According to a study from the CENLA Economic Dashboard, Consumer spending has is on the rise. LSUA Professor Randall Dupont, says the dashboard measures sales tax revenue to track spending rates and he says a successful job market led to a fruitful local economy.

Cut 8 (11) “…over year.”

Alexandria and Pineville each recorded quarterly growth of four to five percent, and Natchitoches posted an eight percent quarterly gain.

Still plenty of controversy – even among Republicans – over Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to send the House home early for its summer recess rather than hold a vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. Johnson says he’s committed to getting to the bottom of who was responsible for the sexual abuse of the women and teenage girls at the hands of Epstein and his associates.

Cut 12 (11) “…is the President.”

He says, after the victims’ names have been redacted from the files.

Central Louisiana is showing steady economic growth, according to a study from the Cenla Economic Dashboard. The Alexandria metropolitan area has gained 707 jobs since May, and the dashboard’s author, LSUA Professor Randall Dupont, says Natchitoches is recovering from the April closure of its International Paper plant.

Cut 7 (08) “…of this year.”

Alexandria and Pineville each recorded quarterly growth of four to five percent, and Natchitoches posted an eight percent quarterly gain.

If you’re interested in a career investigating child abuse cases, the Department of Children and Families wants to hear from you. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces honorably discharged military veteran residents can purchase a recreational hunting and fishing combination license for $20, a reduction of $80 for the Sportsman’s Paradise license. Republican Lafayette Senator Brach Myers authored the legislation that resulted in a big discount for military veterans.

Cut 9 (09)  “…outdoors in Louisiana.”

The Superdome is celebrating its 50th anniversary tomorrow.  The venue has brought legends and fans from all over the world over the years. The Superdome houses two million square feet of space, twice the size of the Astrodome when it was built in 1975. Vice President of ASM Global, the company that manages the stadium, Doug Thornton, says it was an engineering marvel ahead of its time, and its massive footprint has allowed it to be reinvented over the years.

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Congressmen Cleo Fields and Clay Higgins are teaming up on the Fisheries Modernization Act. Fields says it would expand fishery disaster relief programs.

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Dozens of new state laws went into effect yesterday including a measure that could result in a motorist receiving a ticket for traveling below the speed limit in the left lane on a highway. The previous stipulated that travelling ten miles per hour below the speed limit could earn you a ticket. But Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau’s legislation changes the law so that a ticket can be issued if a motorist is not going at least the speed limit….

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U-S Senator Bill Cassidy officially launched his re-election campaign during a press event in Metairie yesterday.  Despite having nine million dollars in cash on hand, political analysts say Cassidy faces a tough re-election bid, because of his vote to impeach President Trump in 2021. But Cassidy maintains he has a productive working relationship with President Trump…

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U-S Senator Bill Cassidy launched his re-election campaign during yesterday in Metairie. The 67-year-old Republican is seeking a third term in the Senate where he’s already drawn three well-known challengers from his own party, who claim Cassidy is not a true conservative.  Cassidy says that’s not true.

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A couple of Louisiana Congressmen are teaming up on an Act that would expand fishery disaster relief programs…to include those who catch crawfish in the wild.  Congressmen Clay Higgins and Cleo Fields say the USDA has helped other industries affected by droughts and Fields says including those who fish crawfish is long overdue.

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If you’re in the habit of driving too slow on state highways, there’ s a new state law in effect that could mean a 150 ticket if you’re caught doing it.  Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau’s legislation, which  is designed to reduce road rage and accidents,  received overwhelming support from lawmakers who passed it.  And Luneau says the public also strongly supports the move.

Cut 7 (09) “…move over.”

Tomorrow a big day in New Orleans as the Superdome celebrates its 50th anniversary. When it opened August 3, 1975, the Superdome’s convention and meeting rooms, turned club lounges, and enormous unobstructed space were unheard of in its time. Doug Thornton who’s Vice President of ASM Global, the company that manages the stadium,  says the founding fathers of the Superdome knew what it could mean to the city.

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The cost of a ticket for driving slower than the speed limit in the left lane of a highway just went up, thanks to a new law that went into effect yesterday.  Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Congressmen Cleo Fields and Clay Higgins are teaming up on the Fisheries Modernization Act. Fields says it would expand fishery disaster relief programs to wild-caught crawfishermen.

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Fields says this legislation became a necessity following the historic drought of 2023, which resulted in significantly fewer crawfish in 2024.

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U-S Senator Bill Cassidy launched his re-election campaign during a press event in Metairie in front of a room full of supporters. The 67-year-old Republican is seeking a third term in the Senate…

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Cassidy has drawn three well-known challengers from his own party, state treasurer John Fleming, state senator Blake Miguez and Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta.

The Superdome is celebrating its 50th anniversary tomorrow. From the Rolling Stones to Muhammad Ali, the venue has brought legends and fans from all over the world to the Crescent City. Vice President of ASM Global, the company that manages the stadium, Doug Thornton, says its impact on downtown New Orleans has been immeasurable.

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Congressmen Cleo Fields and Clay Higgins are teaming up on the Fisheries Modernization Act. Fields says it would expand fishery disaster relief programs.

Cut 3 (05) “…and other crawfish.”

Fields says the USDA has helped other industries affected by droughts; he says it’s time to include the crawfish industry, which is vital to Louisiana’s economy.

Dozens of new state laws went into effect yesterday including a measure that could result in a motorist receiving a ticket for traveling below the speed limit in the left lane on a highway. Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau hopes his legislation will reduce road rage and accidents…

Cut 6 (07) “…injury to the people.”

A first offense could result in a 150-dollar ticket, second offense 250-dollars, and third offense 350-dollars.

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The Superdome will celebrate  50 years as the iconic center of downtown New Orleans Sunday.

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A Special education teacher at Haynesville Elementary was arrested on a misdemeanor charge Tuesday. According to Minden police, Kylie Frith is accused of stealing a framed piece of art from the bathroom of Orleans on Main Bistreaux  July 18, allegedly concealing before and leaving. She’s now facing a charge of simple theft.

On Sunday, the Superdome hits the big 5-0! Opened August 3, 1975, the Superdome’s convention and meeting rooms, turned club lounges, and enormous unobstructed space were unheard of in its time. Doug Thornton, the vice president of ASM Global, the company that manages the stadium, says the founding fathers of the Superdome knew what it could mean to the city.

Cut 10 (11) “…that billing.”

Congressmen Cleo Fields and Clay Higgins are teaming up on the Fisheries Modernization Act. Fields says it would expand fishery disaster relief programs.

Cut 3 (05) “…and other crawfish.”

Fields says the USDA has helped other industries affected by droughts; he says it’s time to include the crawfish industry, which is vital to Louisiana’s economy.

If you are driving slower than the speed limit in the left lane of a highway and holding back traffic, you can receive a 150-dollar ticket because of a new law that is now in effect. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Governor Landry issues an executive order fast-tracking repairs at Camp J within the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Camp J was designed to hold the most violent offenders under the highest level of security; it was closed in 2018 due to security malfunctions and concerns about staff safety.