During an appearance on Talk 107-3 in Baton Rouge, Governor Jeff Landry said that the former NFL players suing the NCAA and SEC to return to college football deserve that chance.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The sports world found out about Louisiana Christian last night as the Wildcats upset Northwestern State 42 to 37. It’s been reported that this is just the 13^th time, an NAIA school has defeated a school in the FCS.

With SpaceX’s announcement that its rocket launching facility in coastal Vermilion Parish plans to produce thousands of construction jobs and at least three-thousand permanent jobs, having enough housing for these workers becomes a real issue. Luke Bullock, the governmental affairs director of Louisiana Realtors, urges SpaceX and the state to work with the association to approach this in a sensible way.

Cut 8 (07) “…better than anyone.”

The Houma-Terrebonne Airport has been chosen as a site to test how the next generation of aircraft can co-exist safely with established helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Glenn Ledet says electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and autonomous heavy-cargo drones will be used to move people and cargo…

Cut 11 (08) “…places”

The initiative is called LiftOff Louisiana.

The SEC and Commissioner Greg Sankey have been added as defendants in a Louisiana lawsuit involving more than 30 former college athletes seeking a fifth season of eligibility. Attorneys argue the SEC’s rule preventing former professional athletes from returning to college violates a judge’s previous ruling against the NCAA. Governor Landry told Talk 107-3 in Baton Rouge that he agrees…

Cut 3 (10) “…college football.”

The lawsuit includes LSU football commits Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris and former Tiger Jack Pyburn. All three signed NFL contracts but are considering returning to college to play for LSU.

With thousands of new jobs coming to Vermilion Parish with the arrival of the SpaceX launch facility, the big question is where to put them all. Luke Bullock, the governmental affairs director of Louisiana Realtors, says SpaceX’s arrival should lead to a new construction boom in what is currently a sparsely-populated parish.

Cut 6 (07) “…stock of homes.”

At the urging of the legislature, the Board of Regents is cracking down on hazing and bullying. The board approved sweeping enhancements to the Uniform Anti-Hazing Policy to align it with the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act. Higher Ed Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says there is now a severe punishment for a fatal hazing incident

Cut 4 (09) “…a college campus.”

Reed says under the new policy, schools are also required to be more transparent in disclosing a hazing incident.

The federal government has chosen the Houma-Terrebonne Airport to determine how next-generation aircraft can be safely integrated into the National Airspace System. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Glenn Ledet told Talk 107-3 Baton Rouge says this is one of eight sites in the nation where highly automated and electrically powered aircraft will be used extensively…

Cut 9 (07) “….Gulf Coast”

Ledet says the airport’s high volume of air traffic provides a real-world setting for evaluating how emerging aircraft can operate safely alongside established helicopters and fixed-wing planes.

In complying with new state laws, the Board of Regents makes updates to its hazing and power-based violence policies. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

You get an endorsement, you get an endorsement – almost everyone gets an endorsement! After the initial vote stirred a lot of controversy, the Louisiana Republican Party has now endorsed both Blake Miguez and Rick Edmonds in the sixth congressional district race. That endorsement opens up Republican National Committee funding for both. The executive committee also endorsed Misti Cordell in the fifth district.

A recent audit of Baton Rouge-area restaurants found that more than one-fourth of them claimed their shrimp was domestic when in fact it was imported. SeaD Consulting Co-Founder David Williams says for every dollar spent on American wild-caught shrimp, only 40 cents are spent on misrepresented imported shrimp, costing the American shrimping industry about 225-thousand dollars in losses per day.

Cut 9 (07)  “…has gone wrong.”

Next weekend, you can celebrate the life of Dolly Parton New Orleans-style. The Krewe of Dolly will do a celebration of life second line in memory of the country music superstar on September 5th – “9/5,” as in “9 to 5.” As for the future of the Krewe of Dolly, spokeswoman Sarah Post says as the old saying goes, the show must go on.

Cut 15 (10) “…memory of her.”

Governor Landry is on pace to obliterate the record for executive orders issued by a single governor. In less than three years, Landry has issued 406 of them – just 35 shy of the record 441 issued by Edwin Edwards in his four non-consecutive terms. LaPolitics Weekly publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry’s frequent use of executive orders has largely gone unquestioned and unchallenged.

Cut 12 (08) “…keep this pace.”

The Board of Regents approves a series of policy changes to crack down on hazing and bullying. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says the board updated its Uniform Policy on Power-Based Violence to crack down on incidents in which modern technology is used to bully others.

Cut 5 (10) “…treated as such.”

The Krewe of Dolly is remembering Dolly Parton. Krewe spokeswoman Sarah Post says the organization works with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide books to children in New Orleans, and that work will continue.

Cut 14 (08) “…come down there.”

Next weekend, the Krewe of Dolly will do a celebration of life second line in memory of the country music superstar on September 5th – “9/5,” as in “9 to 5.”

Of course, Dolly famously performed with the marching band at Northwestern State back in 1988. The Demons could have used her encouragement last night, as they lost to NAIA Louisiana Christian, 42-37. It’s just the 13th time that an NAIA team beat an FCS team. And that wasn’t the only upset of the night – Houston Christian went into Hammond and beat Southeastern Louisiana, 34-28. Southeastern entered the game ranked 19th in the country in FCS. That ranking, undoubtedly, will be short-lived.

Just under three years in and Governor Jeff Landry has already issued more executive orders than his predecessor, John Bel Edwards. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Tulane University is breathing new life into  Charity hospital, which has been shuttered since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Tulane officials are spearheading a $500 million effort to convert Charity Hospital into a pioneering medical research facility. Construction is expected to be completed in 2029.

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At the urging of the legislature, the Board of Regents is cracking down on hazing and bullying. The board approved sweeping enhancements to the Uniform Anti-Hazing Policy to align it with the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says under the new policy, schools will now be required to be more transparent in disclosing hazing incidents, so parents can have a better understanding of the organization their kids are joining.

Cut 6 (13) “…on our website.”

While the entire world is mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, that can especially be said for the Krewe of Dolly. Sarah Post with the Krewe of Dolly says the organization was founded in 2020 by a group of women who are die-hard fans of the country superstar.

Cut 13 (11)  “…Bosom Buddies Parade.”

The Krewe of Dolly will do a celebration of life second line in memory of Dolly Parton on September 5th – “9/5” as in “9 to 5.”  You’ll find details on the krewe’s website.

The Board of Regents is updating its hazing and power-based violence policies in order to comply with state law. Here’s Kace Kieschnick.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A Houma man who worked as a coach was arrested yesterday, charged with  five counts of second-degree rape.  Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Officials say the charges against 25 year old Zachariah Jerry Trujillo stem from allegations from a former student who claimed they were raped by Turjillo.  He is being held in the Terrebonne Parish jail on a $1,000,000 bond.

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In less than three years in office Governor Jeff Landry has already issued more executive orders than Governor John Bel Edwards.  LaPolitics Weekly publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry has used executive orders to reshape state government and to advance his education agenda.

Cut 11 (12) “…funds public education.”

A seafood consulting firm says more than one out of every four restaurants in the Baton Rouge area is misrepresenting the origins of their shrimp. SeaD (“seed”) Consulting recently did an audit on previously-tested restaurants on behalf of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, and it found that 27-percent of them told diners their shrimp was American wild-caught, when genetic testing found that it was actually imported. SeaD Co-Founder David Williams says while restaurants are required by law to disclose the presence of imported shrimp, some seem to have found a way around it.

Cut 7 (08) “…ask your server.”

Governor Jeff Landry is not shy about issuing executive orders. In less than three years in office, he’s issued 406 of them — surpassing the number his predecessor, John Bel Edwards, issued during two full terms. LaPolitics Weekly publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry’s record pace fits his personality.

Cut 10 (06) “…Huey P. Long.”

At the urging of the legislature, the Board of Regents is cracking down on hazing and bullying. The board approved sweeping enhancements to the Uniform Anti-Hazing Policy to align it with the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says it especially cracks down on organizations where hazing is taking place.

Cut 4 (09) “…a college campus.”

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If you’d like to celebrate the life of Dolly Parton New Orleans-style, the Krewe of Dolly will be holding a celebration of life second line in her memory on September 5th – “9/5” as in “9 to 5.” Andrew Greenstein has more on the Krewe of Dolly.

Cut 3 (47) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

In complying with new state laws, the Board of Regents makes updates to its hazing and power-based violence policies. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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In less than three years in office, Governor Jeff Landry has already issued more executive orders than his predecessor, John Bel Edwards. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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If you’d like to celebrate the life of Dolly Parton New Orleans-style, the Krewe of Dolly will be holding a celebration of life second line in her memory on September 5th – “9/5” as in “9 to 5.” Andrew Greenstein has more on the Krewe of Dolly.

Cut 3 (47) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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At the urging of the legislature, the Board of Regents is cracking down on hazing and bullying. The board approved sweeping enhancements to the Uniform Anti-Hazing Policy to align it with the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says it especially cracks down on organizations where hazing is taking place.

Cut 4 (09) “…a college campus.”

Reed says the board also approved changes to its Uniform Policy on Power-Based Violence to crack down on incidents in which modern technology is used to bully others.

Cut 5 (10) “…treated as such.”

Reed says under the new policy, schools will now be required to be more transparent in disclosing hazing incidents, so that parents can have a better understanding of the organization that their kids are looking to participate in.

Cut 6 (13) “…on our website.”

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A seafood consulting firm says more than one out of every four restaurants in the Baton Rouge area are misrepresenting the origins of their shrimp. SeaD (“seed”) Consulting recently did an audit on previously-tested restaurants on behalf of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, and it found that 27-percent of them told diners their shrimp was American wild-caught, when genetic testing found that it was actually imported. SeaD Co-Founder David Williams says while restaurants are required by law to disclose the presence of imported shrimp, some seem to have found a way around it.

Cut 7 (08) “…ask your server.”

Williams says in those instances, SeaD’s diners ask the servers, and they’re always told that the shrimp is American wild-caught, even if it’s actually imported.

Cut 8 (10) “…with a badge.”

Williams says for every dollar spent on American wild-caught shrimp, only 40 cents are spent on misrepresented imported shrimp, costing the American shrimping industry about 225-thousand dollars in losses per day.

Cut 9 (07)  “…has gone wrong.”

Williams says one good thing that came out of this audit is that two restaurants which had previously served imported shrimp were now serving domestic shrimp.

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Governor Jeff Landry is not shy about issuing executive orders. In less than three years in office, he’s issued 406 of them — surpassing the number his predecessor, John Bel Edwards, issued during two full terms. LaPolitics Weekly publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry’s record pace fits his personality.

Cut 10 (06) “…Huey P. Long.”

By the end of the year, Landry could surpass Edwin Edwards, who issued 441 executive orders during his four terms in office.

Alford says Landry has used executive orders to reshape state government — creating new boards and commissions, merging departments and streamlining permitting. He’s also used them to advance his education agenda.

Cut 11 (12) “…funds public education.”

Not every executive order has involved major policy. Landry issued one this week commemorating the life of Dolly Parton.

Alford says the governor’s frequent use of executive orders has largely gone unquestioned and unchallenged.

Cut 12 (08) “…keep this pace.”

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While the entire world is mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, that can especially be said for the Krewe of Dolly. Sarah Post with the Krewe of Dolly says the organization was founded in 2020 by a group of women who are die-hard fans of the country superstar.

Cut 13 (11)  “…Bosom Buddies Parade.”

Post says when the krewe opened up membership for the first time in 2022, it got 178 members right away. Today, the Krewe of Dolly boasts a membership of 712, and Post says the organization works with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide books to children in New Orleans.

Cut 14 (08) “…come down there.”

Post says she and others were all set to meet Dolly at one of her shows in Las Vegas, but the show was cancelled because of her health. As for the future of the Krewe of Dolly, Post says as the old saying goes, the show must go on.

Cut 15 (10) “…memory of her.”

The Krewe of Dolly will do a celebration of life second line in memory of Dolly Parton on September 5th – “9/5” as in “9 to 5.” Additional details will be forthcoming on the krewe’s website.

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Southern University’s football season begins tomorrow against Alabama State. It’s a big test for first-year head coach Marshall Faulk against a team led by quarterback Andrew Body, who was named preseason SWAC Player of the Year. Faulk says he is excited to compete.

Cut 16 (14) “…perform within them.”

The Jaguars are led by junior transfer quarterback Christian Johnson, who won the three-man QB battle this offseason. Faulk says a lot of quarterbacks are prima donnas but Johnson is not.

Cut 17 (16) “…win football games.”

Kickoff between the Jags and Hornets is set for 2 p.m.

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Grambling State kicks off the season tomorrow against Clark Atlanta. Head coach Mickey Joseph named junior quarterback Jacobe Robinson as the starter in the spring but has not committed to who will take the first snap in the opener. He says starting only guarantees that first snap, though, and he is comfortable playing more than one signal-caller.

Cut 18 (20) “…a strong competition.”

The game is set for 6 p.m.

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McNeese kicks off 2026 by hosting defending Southland champs Stephen F. Austin at 6 p.m. tomorrow. Head coach Matt Viator leads the Cowboys into his second season back in Lake Charles and says the week zero primetime home game is a great opportunity for the program.

Cut 19 (19) “…a special experience.”