There are now four announced candidates running Governor this fall, how is the race stacking up so far? Kevin Gallagher has that…:
Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The Louisiana Illuminator is reporting a special session is likely to take place next month that would be devoted to the state’s homeowners insurance crisis. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon would like to see a special fund established that can be used to attract private property insurance providers.

Big economic development news for St. Mary Parish; South Korean tire giant Kumho (Koo-moe) will invest millions in a 350-thousand square foot distribution center in Franklin. Port of New Orleans President Brandy Christian says this, plus a planned cargo container facility will further grow the state’s import & export capabilities..:
CUT 07(11) “…and manufacturing.”
When complete, the Kumho facility should create about 200 full-time jobs.

The 2023 New Orleans Jazz Festival lineup is out, and it features big names like Lizzo, Ed Sheeran, Dead & Company, Santana and many more. Festival organizer Quint Davis says some artists are finally coming after the pandemic prevented it in years past…:
CUT 10(11) “…put them on.”
The festival runs during the last weekend in April and first weekend in May.

Add state Senator Sharon Hewitt to the list of those running for Governor this fall. Hewitt is chair of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee and says – in her private professional life – she has acquired the business savvy to run the state…:
CUT 04(09) “…our state.”
Hewitt is the third person this week to announce they are running for governor. Republican State Treasurer John Schroder and Lake Charles attorney Hunter Lundy, an Independent, also got in the race. Attorney General Jeff Landry is the front-runner. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that’s because Landry secured the Republican Party’s nomination last year…
cut 14 (10) “…for governor”
The primary is in October.

The lineup for Jazz Fest is out, and organizers say this year they are back in their full glory. Brooke Thorington has more
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A Mega Millions ticket bought in Maine is worth one-point-three-five billion dollars as it matched the winning numbers from last night’s drawing. The jackpot was the second largest in Mega Millions history and the fourth time the game has surpassed a billion dollar jackpot.

Add another name to the list of candidates who are running for governor. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt made her candidacy official Friday. The Republican has served in the state senate since 2016 and she’s also an engineering executive…

Cut 3 (08) “…and results” 

If elected Hewitt would be the state’s first female Republican governor.

Economic Development News for St. Mary Parish. Korean tire giant Kumho (KOO-moe) will build a huge warehouse in Franklin, with plans to grow that into a distribution center. Port of New Orleans President Brandy Christian says it’s a significant multi-million-dollar investment in St. Mary Parish.

Cut 6 (12)  “…as well.” 

Kumho Tires makes passenger and light truck tires.

Seimone Augustus is considered the greatest women’s basketball player from Louisiana and on Sunday LSU will unveil a statue of the former All-American. It will be located near the Maravich Center. Augustus is the first statue on LSU’s campus of a female-student athlete and Lady Tigers Coach Kim Mulkey pushed for it…

Cut 14 (07)   “…for Louisiana”

Dead & Company, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, Kane Brown, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Steve Miller Band, Ludacris, and Tom Jones are among the headliners for the 2023 New Orleans Jazz Fest. Festival producer Quint Davis says even though it’s held at one biggest racetracks in the country it’s easy to navigate and you can catch all your favorite acts.

Cut 11 (11)  “…on time (x2).”

For the entire line-up and tickets visit NOjazzfest-dot-com

Add another name to the list of candidates who are running for governor. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt made her candidacy official today. Hewitt says, if elected, she’ll put her business experience to work growing the economy, cutting taxes and creating more opportunity across Louisiana…:

CUT 05 (13)      “…in Louisiana.”

She joins fellow republicans AG Jeff Landry & Treasurer John Schroder in the race, along with Lake Charles independent Hunter Lundy. No Democrats have officially entered the race so far.

LSU unveils a statue honoring for Lady Tigers superstar Seimone Augustus Sunday. Coach Kim Mulkey says she was one of the greatest shooters…:

CUT 13 (12)      “…jump shot.”

The statue will stand outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

The lineup for Jazz Fest is out, and organizers say this year they are back in their full glory. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 02 (34)      “…Thorington.”

The Mega Millions jackpot is up to $1.35-billion, with a lump-sum cash option of nearly $708-million; making tonight’s jackpot the 2nd largest in Mega Millions history. Ticket sell until 9 tonight. The drawing is at 10.

Big economic development news for St. Mary Parish; South Korean tire giant Kumho (KOO-moe) will invest millions in a 350-thousand square foot distribution center in Franklin. Port of New Orleans President Brandy Christian says Kumho’s commitment helps St. Mary and the state’s largest port…:

CUT 08(11)      “…the Midwest.”

When complete the Kumho facility will employ up to 200 people.

The 2023 New Orleans Jazz Festival lineup is out, and it features big names like Lizzo, Ed Sheeran, Dead & Company, Santana and many more. Festival organizer Quint Davis says some artists are finally coming after the pandemic prevented it in years past…:

CUT 10(11)      “…put them on.”

The festival kicks off on April 28^th and runs through May 7th. For tickets and the full line-up visit NOjazzfest.com

Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt announces she’s running for governor. Jeff Palermo has more on her candidacy…:

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A Baton Rouge man is under arrest for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl back in late November. The victim says 20-year-old Johnathan David was at a friend’s house when he told her and a friend he was 17, before plying her with alcohol and then taking advantage. David has been booked with 3^rd degree rape. If convicted he could get up to 25 years in prison.

The lineup for New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is out, and organizers say this year they are back in their full glory. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 02(34)      “…Thorington.”

Senator John Kennedy suggests there may have been a months-long “cover-up” to conceal the classified documents in President Biden’s possession, after another batch was uncovered in the garage of his Delaware home. Kennedy says the whole thing has played out “like a Quentin Tarantino movie.”

Add state Senator Sharon Hewitt to the list of those running for Governor this fall. Hewitt is chair of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee and says – in her private professional life – she has acquired the business savvy to run the state…:

CUT 04(09)      “…our state.”

Seimone Augustus…considered the greatest women’s basketball player from Louisiana… will be honored Sunday as LSU unveils a statue of the former All-American. It will be located near the Maravich Center. Lady Tigers Coach Kim Mulkey says Augustus is very deserving…:

CUT 12(12)      “…in the Olympics.”

Augustus scored 27-hundred points at LSU, led the Lady Tigers to three Final Fours, won four WNBA titles and won Olympic gold three times.

Big economic development news for St. Mary Parish; South Korean tire giant Kumho (Koo-moe) will invest millions in a 350-thousand square foot distribution center in Franklin. Port of New Orleans President Brandy Christian says this, plus a planned cargo container facility will further grow the state’s import & export capabilities..:

CUT 07(11)      “…and manufacturing.”

When complete, the Kumho facility should create about 200 full-time jobs.

The lineup for this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is out, and festival head Quint Davis says they have a little of everything…as always…:

CUT 09(10)      “…it’s for everybody.”

The festival kicks off April 28^th and runs through May7th. For tickets and the full line-up visit “NOjazzfest.com”

Slidell state Senator Sharon Hewitt is the latest to declare a run for the Governor’s Mansion this fall. The Republican has served in the state senate since 2016 and she’s also an engineering executive…:

CUT 03(08)      “…and results.”

If elected Hewitt would be the state’s first Republican woman governor. She joins a field that now includes Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry, GOP State Treasurer John Schroder and Lake Charles independent Hunter Lundy.

A Shreveport jury finds 35-year-old Joseph Smith guilty of manslaughter in the March 2021 death of 5-year-old Mya Patel. The little girl was asleep in a motel room, while Smith and another man argued and fought in the parking lot outside. Smith pulled a gun and a stray shot went through the wall, killing the child. Smith could get up to 40 years at sentencing.