9:30 AM Newscast

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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