According to New Orleans officials, the nearly 10 inches of rain that fell in the Crescent City on Saturday was way more than what the city’s 24 pump stations can handle. Executive Director of the Sewerage and Water Board Cedric Grant says they’ve estimated they should be spending $30 million a year on catch basin and subsurface drainage, but there’s not enough funding to make the necessary improvements.
Cut 10 (06) “and repair”

Small business owners impacted by the 2016 floods are not completing the flood recovery survey as quickly as state officials had hoped. Economic Development Manager Lasonta Davenport with the Office of Community Development says they’re asking small business owners to complete the survey so they can assess the needs in the state.
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the coming of the inaugural Flambeau Fest in Ascension Parish, whose lineup was announced today, is another example of how tourism in Louisiana is alive and well.
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LSU will give some members of the faculty and staff a raise in the fall semester. The school is giving each department a 3-percent merit pay raise pool and each department head will determine how the raises will dispersed. University President F. King Alexander said in a letter that this is an effort to keep and attract quality talent to LSU.

Congress has recessed for the summer and many lawmakers are disappointed not much was accomplished. U.S Senator John Kennedy says when they come back they need to focus on tax cuts. He believes everyone’s tax bracket should be slashed by two percent…:
Cut 4 (09) “fiscal side”

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the coming of the inaugural Flambeau Fest in Ascension Parish, whose lineup was announced today, is another example of how tourism in Louisiana is alive and well. He says the October 7 & 8 shows could begin another tradition that eventually attracts visitors the way Jazzfest and Bayou Country Superfest do…:
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Sam Hunt, Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd are among the headliners. Tickets went on sale today at flambeaufest.com.

The Cajun Prince, former Governor Edwin Edwards turns 90 today. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Authorities have identified a suspect in case of a woman who was allegedly kidnapped in Lafayette and later found in Baton Rouge. The Lafayette Police Department says Lawrence Michael Handley is wanted for second-degree kidnapping, attempted second-degree kidnapping, and violation of a protective order. The victim was later found safe in West Baton Rouge.

City officials say the roughly 10 inches of rain that fell on New Orleans Saturday was too much for the city’s 24 pump stations to handle. Executive Director of the Sewerage and Water Board Cedric Grant says the pumps were running at full capacity, despite inches of water pouring into homes and businesses throughout the city…:
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Grant says the pumps were operating at 100 percent pumping capacity throughout the weather event, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough.

Two years from today, candidates will be qualifying for the governor’s race. So who will challenge Governor John Bel Edwards? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Republicans are waiting to see what US Senator John Kennedy will do…:
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He adds if Kennedy doesn’t run, Edwards’ chances of reelection look better.

Congress has recessed for the summer and many lawmakers are disappointed not much was accomplished. Emelie Gunn has more…:
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

LSU made the top 20 in Forbes’ annual list of colleges that dominate athletically and academically. Stanford came in at No. 1.

Congress has recessed for the summer and many lawmakers are disappointed not much was accomplished. U.S Senator John Kennedy believes some good was done with the approval of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. But he says his biggest disappointment was the failing to repeal and replace Obamacare by one vote…:
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Kennedy says his plan for tax reform would be to cut everyone’s tax bracket by two-percent.

Today is the 90th birthday of former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards and he’s still going strong. During an appearance on Talk Louisiana, Edwards credits his long life to good genes, as two of his grandparents lived to be over 100-years-old….:
Cut 10 (08) “no complaints”
A birthday bash for the former governor is planned for August 12th at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge.

About 9,000 more students chose learning at home over the classroom in 2016 than in 2010, according to the state department of education….:
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Louisiana’s new music festival, Flambeau Fest in Ascension Parish, has announced the lineup for the October 7 and 8 concerts, as tickets go on sale today. Sam Hunt, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dustin Lynch, Chase Rice, Blackberry Smoke and Jacob Davis are only a few of the big name acts salted to perform. Two-day early bird tickets are available for $119.

Two years from today, candidates will qualify for the next governor’s race in Louisiana. So who can we expect to challenge governor John Bel Edwards? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says if US Senator John Kennedy doesn’t run, Congressman Garret Graves could raise plenty of money. But Pinsonat expects the back up front runner for the GOP would be Attorney General Jeff Landry…:
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Kennedy is getting involved in the controversy surrounding BRAVE funds handled by Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. The matter has sparked an investigation by the legislative auditor’s office. Kennedy says he’s not accusing anyone of anything, but the mayor needs to answer some questions…:
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Broome says she welcomes any review from the legislative auditor.

Today is the 90th birthday of former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards and he’s still going strong. During an appearance on Talk Louisiana, Edwards says he fully expects to live to at least 100-years-old. He says growing up during the Depression, his family grew all of their own vegetables and raised chickens and cattle so he never ate foods with preservatives…:
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The Cajun Prince has five children and has been married three times. Edwards says his youngest son, Eli, is four-years-old.

The new festival coming to Louisiana has announced its star-studded lineup. Flambeau Fest in Ascension Parish will feature headliners Sam Hunt, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more. It’s scheduled for Oct. 7-8 at Ascension Fields in Gonzales, between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Tickets are on sale now and you can get the link online at flambeaufest.com.

The Legislative Auditor has launched an investigation into spending for the BRAVE program after US Senator John Kennedy raised concerns the federal dollars were not going towards reducing crime and supporting police in Baton Rouge. Kennedy says it’s repulsive how East Baton Rouge Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome is allegedly spending the funds.

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The mayor’s office says Broome welcomes the review and looks forward to the results.

Former Governor Edwin Edwards turns 90 today. The four term governor says he has no plans to slow down anytime soon.

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Edwards says he fully expects to live to at least 100-years-old.

In just two years, candidates will be qualifying for the governor’s race. So who will challenge Governor John Bel Edwards? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Republicans are waiting to see what US Senator John Kennedy will do.

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If Kennedy doesn’t run, Pinsonat says Edwards’ chances of reelection look better.

Home schooling and online charter schools are becoming increasingly popular in Louisiana. The state department of education says 9-thousand more students studied at home in 2016 than in 2010. University View Academy Superintendent Lonnie Luce says online schooling is just as good as the classroom, and they even have social events like fieldtrips and clubs.

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The Cajun Prince, former Governor Edwin Edwards turns 90 today. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Two years from today, candidates will be qualifying for the governor’s race. So who will challenge Governor John Bel Edwards? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat feels it’s now or never for 65-years-old US Senator John Kennedy.:
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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says a man shot his father in the chest by mistake when showing him a gun in Harvey. They say the 51-year-old man suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound, but further details regarding his condition are not known at this time.

More students are getting their education at home instead of traditional classrooms. Superintendent for University View Academy Lonnie Luce (Lou-see) says some families move a lot for work, so brick and mortar schools don’t work as well. He says others choose online learning to escape problems in school…:
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About 9,000 more students studied at home in 2016 than in 2010.

Former LSU stand-out Jalen Collins, a cornerback for the Falcons, has been suspended for 10 games for violating the NFL’s policy on PEDs. Collins missed the first four games last season while under suspension for the same reason.

In exactly two years, qualifying will be underway for the gubernatorial race. Jeff Palermo has more on who might challenge Governor John Bel Edwards…:
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Parts of New Orleans saw widespread flooding over the weekend after downpours overwhelmed the city’s pumping stations, according to officials. They said some neighborhoods saw up to 10 inches of rain in just a few hours on Saturday, which is too much for the 24 pump stations to handle even though they were all operating.

A letter US Senator John Kennedy sent to East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has sparked an investigation by the legislative auditor’s office. The probe comes amid allegations federal funds for the Baton Rouge Area Violence Elimination, or BRAVE, program were not used as they should be….:
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The mayor’s office says Broome welcomes any review from the legislative auditor and looks forward to the results.

More students are getting their education at home instead of traditional classrooms. According to the state department of education, 26,000 students are home-schooled, while 4,000 more are enrolled in online charter schools. Superintendent for University View Academy Lonnie Luce (Lou-see) says many families enjoy the flexibility of at-home schooling…:
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The Coalition for Responsible Home Education has raised concerns about home schooling without any accountability.

The Saints held training camp at Yulman Stadium on Tulane’s campus Sunday where the team practiced under the lights in front of a several thousand fans. Coach Sean Payton says everyone enjoys practices like this..:
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Sunday also marked the return of long snapper Justin Drescher to the practice field with New Orleans.

Former New Orleans Saints kicker Morten Andersen became only the third Black and Gold player to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and earn the institution’s gold jacket. In his years with the Saints, Andersen was named to six Pro Bowls, kicked 302 field goals, and scored 1318 points.

Former LSU stand-out Jalen Collins, a cornerback for the Falcons, has been suspended for 10 games for violating the NFL’s police on PEDs. Collins missed the first four games last season while under suspension for the same reason. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said in a statement he is extremely disappointed in Collins and decisions going forward will be based on what team leaders feel is best for the team.

Armand “Mondo” Duplantis, a soon-to-be-senior at Lafayette High School, became the youngest athlete to reach the men’s pole vault final at the world championships Sunday in London. The 17-year-old was one of 8 competitors to clear 18 feet, 8 and a quarter inches in the qualification round. Duplantis now has the opportunity to participate in the 12-man final tomorrow.

Former Chicago Bear Jay Cutler has decided to hold off on retiring for a bit as sources indicate the quarterback agreed to terms Sunday with the Dolphins who are looking for a Ryan Tannehill replacement. Cutler’s deal is reportedly worth $10 million dollars for one year.

Two years from today, candidates will be qualifying for the governor’s race. So who will challenge Governor John Bel Edwards? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Republicans are waiting to see what US Senator John Kennedy will do…:
Cut 13 (11) “wide open”
He adds if Kennedy doesn’t run, Edwards’ chances of reelection look better.

Today is the 90th birthday of former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards and he’s still going strong. During an appearance on Talk Louisiana, Edwards credits his long life to good genes, as two of his grandparents lived to be over 100-years-old….:
Cut 10 (08) “no complaints”
A birthday bash for the former governor is planned for August 12th at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge.

About 9,000 more students chose learning at home over the classroom in 2016 than in 2010, according to the state department of education..:
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Tropical Storm Franklin formed Sunday night in the Caribbean Sea. This system is not a threat to our area – it should stay far south and not affect us.