For the first time in 14 years, a new chairman is at the helm of the Louisiana Republican Party.  Louis Gurvich was elected Saturday in a first round victory winning 97 of the 177 votes.  One of the first things Gurvich will begin working on is to find a Republican opponent to run against Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards in 2019

During the nominating process Saturday, candidate Scott Wilfong said the state party is some 100-thousand-dollars in debt and called for the party to be more transparent.   Gurvich says he’s not concerned and is confident any debt can be erased through fund raising campaigns…

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is facing a budgetary crisis.  After years of operating as a self sufficient agency, the predicted annual 19.8-million-dollars will not be enough to keep up.  Cole Garett, Executive Counsel for the LDWF, says they are proposing a bill in the regular legislative session to get rid of most of the current 117 different licenses.  By raising some fees, this will help them get matching federal funds.

There would be a reduction in the price of the Sportsman Paradise license from $100.00 to $90.00.  Garrett says there would also be increases in the basic fishing and hunting licenses for Louisiana residents to $13.50 and $20.00 respecively…

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet says they hate to increase the fees, but it’s the only way they can remain solvent in the future…

Cut 6 (06)  “be zero.”

A parent group at Bowling Green School, a K-12 in Franklinton is using a gun raffle that includes two AR-15s to raise money for a program to keep seniors safe on graduation night.

30 guns in total will be given away, and H&H Gun Shop owner Brent Hoggatt, who’s helping put on the raffle, says the raffle will raise a substantial amount of money, which will be given back to the students.

Project Graduation is a nationwide initiative to keep seniors indoors on graduation night by providing an environment with games, gifts, food, and music to keep them from getting into dangerous activities. The giveaway is turning heads in the wake of the Florida school shooting that left 17 dead at the hands of an AR-15 wielding 18-year-old. Hoggatt says concerns about the rifle are misplaced.

Cut 11 (11) “it looks.”

But Executive Director of the Louisiana Violence Reduction Coalition Victoria Coy says while she supports Project Graduation efforts, she can’t get behind putting more weapons in the community.

Cut 12 (12) “gun violence.”

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are struggling to remain a self-sufficient agency.  Jeff Palermo has more on a possible restructuring of their licensing program…

Cut 1 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A parent group at Bowling Green School, a K-12 in Franklinton is using a gun raffle that includes two AR-15s to raise money for a program to keep seniors safe on graduation night.
30 guns in total will be given away, and H&H Gun Shop owner Brent Hoggatt, who’s helping put on the raffle, says the raffle will raise a substantial amount of money, which will be given back to the students.

Cut 10 (10) “and stuff.”

For the first time in 14 years, a new chairman is at the helm of the Louisiana Republican Party.  Louis Gurvich was elected Saturday in a first round victory winning 97 of the 177 votes.  One of the first things Gurvich will begin working on is to find a Republican opponent to run against Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards in 2019.

Gurvich is stepping into a controversy surrounding Republican Secretary of State Tom Schelder.  Gurvis says it’s sad that the suit has to become a part of the political game…

Cut 15 (09) “the facts.”

There has been an increase in the amount of organ donations from opioid addicts.  In Louisiana, there has been a 40 percent increase in the last two years.   Louisiana Organ Procurement Association spokesperson Kirsten Heintz says the opioid crisis is now colliding with another health crisis.

There is a concern among some that getting an organ from an opioid addicted person, that the medicine would be transferred to the person obtaining the donation.

There are nearly 21-hundred recipients on the list who need a donation in Louisiana.  Heintz says it’s not enough…

Cut 9 (05)  “the need.”

A controversy is brewing in Franklinton as a parent group is using a gun raffle to raise money for the school. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is facing a budgetary crisis.  After years of operating as a self sufficient agency, the predicted annual 19.8-million-dollars will not be enough to keep up.  Cole Garett, Executive Counsel for the LDWF, says they are proposing a bill in the regular legislative session to get rid of most of the current 117 different licenses.  By raising some fees, this will help them get matching federal funds …

There would be a reduction in the price of the Sportsman Paradise license from $100.00 to $90.00.  Garrett says there would also be increases in the basic fishing and hunting licenses for Louisiana residents to $13.50 and $20.00 respecively…

Cut 5  (12)  “fee increase.”

There has been an increase in the amount of organ donations from opioid addicts.  In Louisiana, there has been a 40 percent increase in the last two years.   Louisiana Organ Procurement Association spokesperson Kirsten Heintz says the opioid crisis is now colliding with another health crisis.  That of the need for life saving organs.  It all starts with the decision to donate, which might come from family decision…

There is a concern among some that getting an organ from an opioid addicted person, that the medicine would be transferred to the person obtaining the donation.  Heintz says there are plenty of precautions in place to ensure the organs are drug-free…

Cut 8 (09) “a recipient.”

For the first time in 14 years, a new chairman is at the helm of the Louisiana Republican Party.  Louis Gurvich was elected Saturday in a first round victory winning 97 of the 177 votes.  One of the first things Gurvich will begin working on is to find a Republican opponent to run against Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards in 2019.  He says that starts with a solid foundation…

Cut 14 (09) “the Governorship.”

A new person is at the helm of the Louisiana GOP.  Kelley Ray spoke with Louis Gurvich.

Cut 3 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is facing a budgetary crisis.  After years of operating as a self sufficient agency, the predicted annual 19.8-million-dollars will not be enough to keep up.  Cole Garett, Executive Counsel for the LDWF, says they are proposing a bill in the regular legislative session to get rid of most of the current 117 different licenses.  By raising some fees, this will help them get matching federal funds …

Cut 4  (06) “tax money.” 

There has been an increase in the amount of organ donations from opioid addicts.  In Louisiana, there has been a 40 percent increase in the last two years.   Louisiana Organ Procurement Association spokesperson Kirsten Heintz says the opioid crisis is now colliding with another health crisis.  That of the need for life saving organs.  It all starts with the decision to donate, which might come from family decision…

Cut 7 (06)  “organ donation.”

There is a concern among some that getting an organ from an opioid addicted person, that the medicine would be transferred to the person obtaining the donation.

There are nearly 21-hundred recipients on the list who need a donation in Louisiana.

What an absolute dominating performance by Anthony Davis as the Pelicans won their sixth straight as they defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-116 last night. Davis had 53 points, 18 rebounds and five blocked shots. During this six-game winning streak, A-D has scored 38 or more points five times and has eclipsed 40 points four times. Jrue Holiday added 20 points as New Orleans is now tied with Portland for fifth place in the Western Conference.

After winning eleven in a row, Grambling State has lost two straight. The G-Men fell to Mississippi Valley State 79-74 last night.

LSU Men’s basketball coach Will Wade says he nor the school have heard anything from the NCAA about his recruiting tactics. Wade made the comments, one day after a Yahoo Sports report that said the NCAA was looking into how Wade was recruiting. The Tigers visit South Carolina tomorrow night. C

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The state basketball tournament is underway in Alexandria. Yesterday,Christ Episcopal and Claiborne Christian advanced to the Division 5 state championships. In Class C…Plainview and Atlanta won their semi-final games and in Division 4, it was Houma Christian beating Vermilion Catholic in overtime. The Lady Warriors will face the top seed and the defending champion Lafayette Christian Knights on Friday night.

Today it’s the one- A semifinals. top-seeded Delhi faces Aracadia at 11:30 AM and the 4A semi-finals are today as well as top-seeded Benton takes on Warren Easton at 3 PM.

The LSU baseball team begins a five-game week by hosting Grambling State tonight at Alex Box Stadium. Coach Paul Mainieri is hoping starting pitcher Cam Sanders can pitch five or six innings in order to save the bullpen with a big week ahead. Sanders failed to record an out last week in a start against UNO. First pitch is at 6:30.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are struggling to remain a self-sufficient agency.  Jeff Palermo has more on a possible restructuring of their licensing program…

Cut 1 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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A controversy is brewing in Franklinton as a parent group is using a gun raffle to raise money for the school. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

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A new person is at the helm of the Louisiana GOP.  Kelley Ray spoke with Louis Gurvich.

Cut 3 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is facing a budgetary crisis.  After years of operating as a self sufficient agency, the predicted annual 19.8-million-dollars will not be enough to keep up.  Cole Garett, Executive Counsel for the LDWF, says they are proposing a bill in the regular legislative session to get rid of most of the current 117 different licenses.  By raising some fees, this will help them get matching federal funds …

Cut 4  (06) “tax money.” 

There would be a reduction in the price of the Sportsman Paradise license from $100.00 to $90.00.  Garrett says there would also be increases in the basic fishing and hunting licenses for Louisiana residents to $13.50 and $20.00 respecively…

Cut 5  (12)  “fee increase.”

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet says they hate to increase the fees, but it’s the only way they can remain solvent in the future…

Cut 6 (06)  “be zero.”

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There has been an increase in the amount of organ donations from opioid addicts.  In Louisiana, there has been a 40 percent increase in the last two years.   Louisiana Organ Procurement Association spokesperson Kirsten Heintz says the opioid crisis is now colliding with another health crisis.  That of the need for life saving organs.  It all starts with the decision to donate, which might come from family decision…

Cut 7 (06)  “organ donation.”

There is a concern among some that getting an organ from an opioid addicted person, that the medicine would be transferred to the person obtaining the donation.  Heintz says there are plenty of precautions in place to ensure the organs are drug-free…

Cut 8 (09) “a recipient.”

There are nearly 21-hundred recipients on the list who need a donation in Louisiana.  Heintz says it’s not enough…

Cut 9 (05)  “the need.”

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A parent group at Bowling Green School, a K-12 in Franklinton is using a gun raffle that includes two AR-15s to raise money for a program to keep seniors safe on graduation night.
30 guns in total will be given away, and H&H Gun Shop owner Brent Hoggatt, who’s helping put on the raffle, says the raffle will raise a substantial amount of money, which will be given back to the students.

Cut 10 (10) “and stuff.”

Project Graduation is a nationwide initiative to keep seniors indoors on graduation night by providing an environment with games, gifts, food, and music to keep them from getting into dangerous activities. The giveaway is turning heads in the wake of the Florida school shooting that left 17 dead at the hands of an AR-15 wielding 18-year-old. Hoggatt says concerns about the rifle are misplaced.

Cut 11 (11) “it looks.”

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain is warning livestock and farm equipment owners in north Louisiana to be prepared for flooding.  Heavy rain is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday and those living near a creek or river need to be prepared in case it becomes necessary to move livestock and equipment to higher ground.   Meanwhile the Governor has declared a State of Emergency for Avoyelles, Beaurgard, Bossier, Caddo, Grant, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Ouachita and Rapides Parishes.

Yahoo Sports reports NCAA Enforcement officials have looked into LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade’s recruiting tactics. But a source says the inquiry has stalled because of a lack of on-the-record specifics. The report says the investigation into Wade began shortly after he was hired last March.  Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says so far it doesn’t like LSU is any significant trouble…

Cut 14 (12) “up to par”

The state is getting the word out about a new savings program for families with developmentally disabled members. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 2 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”.

A slew of last minute amendments added to some revenue generating bills in the House Ways and Means Committee has bogged down the special session. Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh tacked a number of changes that did not go well with Democrat Marcus Hunter. Hunter says the amendments are so  in-digestible that this group of legislators might as well just go home.

Cut 9 (09) “in June.”

A slew of last minute amendments added to some revenue generating bills in the House Ways and Means Committee has bogged down the special session. Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh tacked a number of changes that did not go well with Democrat Marcus Hunter. Hunter says the amendments are so in-digestible that this group of legislators might as well just go home.

Cut 9 (09) “in June.”

House Speaker Taylor Barras says he spoke with members of the legislative black caucus this morning to attempt to resolve some of the issues. So far all members are looking for answers from the fourth floor.

Cut 11 (11) “the administration.”

The House has recessed until Wednesday.

Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor is proposing a bill that would fine wreckless drivers for creating potentially dangerous wakes while driving through flooded areas. The bill would add a new specification to existing law that would fine drivers up to 500 dollars, with potential for 90 days in jail. Claitor says the legislation was inspired by flood horror stories from his constituents.

Cut 4  (12) “those folks” 

If the bill passes, Claitor says you’ll be able to report wreckless flood zone drivers to the authorities.

Cut 6 (06)  “the DA”

The bill would also extend these laws to watercraft used during flood situations.

Louisiana Radio Network, I’m Matt Doyle

The House has rescheduled a series of planned votes today to Wednesday on revenue measures aimed at making a dent in the one billion dollar fiscal cliff. Reports indicate the talks broke down after a series of amendments were added to tax bills late last night. House Speaker Taylor Barras says he’s trying to broker a deal, but the governor’s inaction is hindering the talks.

Cut 11 (11) “the administration.”

The congressional black caucus is refusing to back a vote until the amendments are removed.

Yahoo Sports reports NCAA Enforcement officials have looked into LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade’s recruiting tactics. But a source says the inquiry has stalled because of a lack of on-the-record specifics. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says it looks like Wade is in the clear.

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LSU has confirmed that there is no active investigation.

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LA ABLE is a new program that offers families with developmentally disabled members the opportunity to put tax deductible dollars in a savings account to pay for future health and education needs. The fund operates similarly to education savings program START, but State Treasurer John Schroder says it’s not just for education, but for special needs.

Cut 8 (06) “with disabilities”

Flooding in north Louisiana remains a concern as a stubborn storm system dropped several inches of rain this weekend. National Weather Service hydrologist C.S. Ross says there isnt a break from the rainy conditions.

Cut 4  (07) “coming up.” 

The Ouachita River is also expected to crest in Monroe later this week.

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Louisiana Radio Network, I’m Matt Doyle

The House has rescheduled a series of planned votes today to Wednesday on revenue measures aimed at making a dent in the one billion dollar fiscal cliff that threatens to wreck state finances and starve popular programs like TOPS. Reports say the root of the delay is the congressional black caucus. Democrat Marcus Hunter says the session is grinding to a halt until Republicans agree to eliminate special tax deductions for certain industries.

Cut 10 (11) “improved upon.”

Earlier, Yahoo Sports reported NCAA Enforcement officials have looked into LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade’s recruiting tactics. Tiger Rag’s Cody Worsham says the program’s incredible turnaround from last year may have sparked the interest.

Cut 15 (12) “inquiry”

LSU has confirmed that there is no active investigation into the program.

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Flooding in north Louisiana remains a concern as a stubborn storm system dropped several inches of rain this weekend. National Weather Service hydrologist C.S. Ross says they are concerned about flooding on the Red River for the next several days….

Cut 3 (09) “this week.”

The Ouachita River is also expected to crest in Monroe later this week as well as nearby bayous and rivers.

LA ABLE is a new program that offers families with developmentally disabled members the opportunity to put tax deductible dollars in a safe state savings account to pay for future health and education needs. State Treasurer John Schroder says the money is invested safely, so you don’t have to worry about stock market turmoil putting your family’s finances at risk.

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