Not a big change in the polls this week since President Joe Biden Dropped out of the race but that could change, but there are lots of factors at play. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says Couvillon says not much will change with Harris’ V-P selection either. Usually, V-P nominees don’t help but could certainly hurt the ticket…

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Former Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond is on the short list of those being considered to complete the Harris for president ticket. UNO Political Science professor Ed Chervenak says Richmond isn’t likely to get the nod though because Louisiana’s a red state that choosing Richmond probably won’t change, but…

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The Boston Consulting Group has been hired to review Louisiana’s Department of Transportation to find ways to make it more efficient. Brooke Thorington has more

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After a study in early 2002 linking Hormone replacement therapy in women to an increase in breast cancer the use of HRT dropped dramatically. But Tulane Researcher and Professor of Brain Science Dr. Jill Daniel says since there’s been more thorough research that indicates otherwise, depending on a woman’s overall health and they’re taking a closer look.

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With Vice President Kamala Harris stepping into the Presidential race after President Biden drops out, polls are not showing a big shift, at least not yet. Sean Richardson has more.

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Former Louisiana Congressman and state representative Cedric Richmond is being consididered as a potential running mate on the democratic ticket. We’re told Harris has requested vetting materials on the New Orleans native. But UNO Political Science professor Ed Chervenak says Richmond isn’t likely to get the nod.

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Researchers at Tulane University are studying estrogen use in middle age to see if it can improve brain health for women later in life. Because women are almost twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to men, and Professor of Brain Science Dr. Jill Daniel says they are investigating to see if the typical drop in estrogen due to menopause is a factor.

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The Saints begin training camp today, and first order of business will be implementing first-year Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak’s new scheme. The former 49ers assistant coach helped lead one of the most effective motion-heavy offenses in the NFL last season and is expected to bring big changes to the black and gold offense. Saints GM Mickey Loomis on Kubiak.

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Now that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the Presidential race and Vice President Kamala Harris has stepped in, the polls haven’t shifted much. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says the most recent Trump-Harris polls…

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Kamala Harris is looking at former Louisiana Congressman and state representative Cedric Richmond as a potential running mate. Richmond is one of several Democrats being considered in the race against Donald Trump and JD Vance. UNO Political Science professor Ed Chervenak says Richmond would be an interesting choice…

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The Boston Consulting Group is reviewing State Department Transportation to find ways to make it more efficient. This is after Governor Landry issued an executive order to optimize operations and find additional revenue for the department. DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue says then he’ll meet with the Commissioner of Administration and Revenue Secretary.

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A Tulane University study is looking to find out if estrogen can help women overcome cognitive issues later in life. Professor of Brain Science Dr. Jill Daniel says they are using rodents to test the theory and so far, it appears that short-term estrogen use in middle age leads to improved brain health long after use.

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There’s a good chance for more scattered thunderstorms through the weekend. National Weather Service Meteorologist Marti Calhoun …

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A federal grand jury has indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, on seven counts of wire fraud and one count of false statement. The U-S Attorney’s office says Vappie lied to cover up a romantic relationship with Cantrell and political analyst Clancy Dubos says the indictment implicates the major who is described as “public official number one”….

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The indictment says there were meals and alcohol shared between the two during at least 14 domestic and international travels, costing taxpayers more than 47-thousand dollars.

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35-year-old Quentin Anderson is the youngest candidate running for the 6^th Congressional District. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A former art teacher at Golden Meadow Middle School in Lafourche Parish has been sentenced to 40-years in prison for sexually abusing one of his former students in 2009. Ralph Cheramie (cher-a-me) Junior was convicted on sexual battery, molestation, and indecent behavior charges. Prosecutor Jason Chatagnier (shot-en-ya)…

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State lawmakers have had a busy year but Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson hopes the Legislature will hold another special session next month. He wants to make some fundamental reforms to address a “fiscal cliff” that he says will cause a 600-million-dollar deficit when a temporary state sales tax expires in July of 2025.

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A federal judge says the Ten Commandments should not be displayed in any public classroom until at least November 15, 2024, pending a ruling on whether the new law is unconstitutional. Loyola Law Professor Dan Ciolino.

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U S District Court Judge John deGravelles set a hearing date for September 30^th to give himself time to issue a ruling by mid-November.

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Political newcomer, Quentin Anderson from Baton Rouge has entered the race to run for the 6^th Congressional District and says he wants to bring integrity and honor back to public service.  As the son and grandson of preachers and military veterans, Anderson says he was taught the value of public service.

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A former art teacher at Golden Meadow Middle School in Lafourche Parish has been sentenced to 40-years in prison for sexually abusing one of his former students. The victim initially reported the incident to school administrators in 2009, but an internal investigation yielded little action against Ralph Cheramie Junior. Prosecutor Jason Chatagnier says the victim came forward as an adult to report the abuse, which led to the conviction.

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A federal grand jury has indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, on seven counts of wire fraud and one count of false statement. The U-S Attorney’s office says Vappie lied to cover up a romantic relationship with Cantrell. So why is Cantrell not facing an indictment? Political analyst Clancy Dubos says federal prosecutors take their time before indicting a public officia.l

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Political newcomer, Quentin Anderson from Baton Rouge has entered the race to run for the 6^th Congressional District and he says he wants to address infrastructure and revitalization.

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A former art teacher at Golden Meadow Middle School in Lafourche Parish has been sentenced to 40-years in prison for sexually abusing one of his  former students in 2009. Prosecutor Jason Chatagnier (shot-en-ya) says during the trial they presented evidence on how Ralph Cheramie (cher-a-me) Junior would groom his victims…

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There’s a good chances for more scattered thunderstorms through the weekend as this wet weather pattern plans to stick around into next week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Marti Calhoun.

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Calhoun says an upper level trough will remain in place for several days, which will bring the southern half of the state daily showers and thunderstorms…

There’s a good chance for more scattered thunderstorms through the weekend. National Weather Service Meteorologist Marti Calhoun …

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A federal grand jury has indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, on seven counts of wire fraud and one count of false statement. The U-S Attorney’s office says Vappie lied to cover up a romantic relationship with Cantrell and political analyst Clancy Dubos says the indictment implicates the major who is described as “public official number one”….

Cut 12 (12) “…their phones.”

The indictment says there were meals and alcohol shared between the two during at least 14 domestic and international travels, costing taxpayers more than 47-thousand dollars.

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35-year-old Quentin Anderson is the youngest candidate running for the 6^th Congressional District. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A former art teacher at Golden Meadow Middle School in Lafourche Parish has been sentenced to 40-years in prison for sexually abusing one of his former students in 2009. Ralph Cheramie (cher-a-me) Junior was convicted on sexual battery, molestation, and indecent behavior charges. Prosecutor Jason Chatagnier (shot-en-ya)…

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Big milestone for a major I-20 rehabilitation project in Bossier City…new travel lanes are being poured. This project, managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), aims to improve I-20 but also the heavily trafficked interchanges. DOTD Spokesperson Molly Buchanan

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A Mandeville police officer shot and killed a man who had fatally shot a woman running and screaming for help Friday night.  St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Officials say it happened in the 700 block of Heavens Drive when Mandeville PD went to the home for a welfare check and heard screaming inside.  As officers converged on the scene officials say the woman ran from the home and the man came out with a gun shooting her several times.  We’re told the suspect pointed a gun at officers trying to negotiate with him.  That’s when he was shot.

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As expected, tropical storm Beryl is now in the Gulf of Mexico headed toward Texas after hitting the Ucatan Peninsula last night. As of 4 this morning, the storm was located about 545 miles southeast of Corpus Christi and was moving west-northwest at 12 mph. It’s expected to make landfall as a hurricane late Sunday or early Monday. Forecasters say Southwest Louisiana will see some flooding and heavy rainfall as Beryl moves through Texas.

As of July 4^th, non-felons over the age of 18 can carry a concealed handgun, also known as Constitutional Carry without a permit. However, Louisiana State Police spokesperson Shelby Mayfield reminds residents there are benefits to having a Concealed Handgun Permit and he says it makes purchasing a firearm easier.
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A Mandeville police officer shot and killed a man who had fatally shot a woman running and screaming for help Friday night.  St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Officials say it happened in the 700 block of Heavens Drive when Mandeville PD went to the home for a welfare check and heard screaming inside.  As officers converged on the scene officials say the woman ran from the home and the man came out with a gun shooting her several times.  We’re told the suspect pointed a gun at officers trying to negotiate with him.  That’s when he was shot.

Tropical Storm Beryl is in the Gulf of Mexico now and is expected to strike Texas as a hurricane on late tomorrow or early Monday. Experts say damaging winds, storm surge, flooding rain and tornadoes are all threats. Meteorologist Jonathan Brazzell (bra-ZEL) with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says southwest Louisiana can expect some flooding and heavy rainfall as Beryl moves through Texas.

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A new Louisiana law now allows adults who are not felons to conceal carry without a permit. But State Polic say there are still benefits to having a permit. Brooke Thorington has details.

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23-year-old Colby Stokes from Washington Parish has been charged with the murders of his grandparents, Beverly and Carley Stokes on Wednesday. Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith referenced Stokes’ past mental health struggles along with drug and alcohol abuse, saying these are not uncommon problems in Washington Parish.

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A 23-year-old Washington Parish man has been charged with the murders of his grandparents. Colby Stokes is facing two counts of first degree in the deaths of Beverly and Carly Stokes. The two were shot to death Wednesday in their Mount Herman Home. Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith says Stokes went to a neighbor’s home after the shooting and told them what happened.

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Stokes was arrested at the scene.

As of July 4^th, non-felons over the age of 18 can carry a concealed handgun, also known as Constitutional Carry without a permit. But Constitutional Carry is only applicable to residents when they are in Louisiana.   Louisiana State Police spokesperson Shelby Mayfield says if you have a permit, you can carry concealed in 37 other states that provide reciprocity of a Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit.

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Tropical Storm Beryl is in the Gulf of Mexico now and is expected to start strengthening tomorrow and is forecast to strike Texas as a hurricane on Sunday into Monday. Experts say damaging winds, storm surge, flooding rain and tornadoes are all threats, with flooding and heavy rainfall in Southwest Louisiana as well. Right now, Beryl is centered in the southwest Gulf of Mexico and is moving to the west-northwest.

The I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City has reached a significant milestone with the pouring of concrete for new travel lanes. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan…

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This project, managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), aims to improve I-20 but also the heavily trafficked interchanges. It’s expected to be complete late next year.