Governor Jeff Landry wants to send Louisiana National Guard troops to Texas to help with southern border security. Landry made the statement following a visit to Eagle Pass, Texas and receiving a briefing from Texas public safety officials…

Cut 9 (11) “…protect our citizens”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is looking to honor a boy and girl hunter 15 years of age or younger as Youth Hunter of the Year. Jimmy Fredrick with LWF says it’s very easy to enter on their website, LAwildlifeFED-dot-org. Participants are asked to write about their memorable hunting trip.

Cut 5 (07) “…the Year.”  

The deadline to apply is Wednesday.

A man and woman were fatally shot in the front yard of their home after returning home from the Krewe of Hercules parade in Houma on Friday. Lieutenant Blake Tabor with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says authorities are asking for the public’s assistance as the suspects remain at large. He says they will bring justice to those affected by this act of violence.

Cut 8 (11) “…this case .” 

If you have any information about the suspects or can identify them, contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Office at 985-876-2500 or Crime Stoppers at 800-743-7433.

Minden police are searching for a man suspected of shooting two people last Wednesday. Minden Police say they are seeking 28-year-old, Jaryon Stephens and have issued a warrant for his arrest on attempted second degree murder charges after one man found Wednesday in the 600 block of Martin Luther King Drive was shot multiple times and another man shot in his leg was found on Friday. If you have any information call Minden PD 318-377-1212.

Governor Jeff Landry would like to send Louisiana National Guard troops to the southern border. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

Baskin, Louisiana native Lainey Wilson won her first Grammy last night for Best Country Album of the Year.

Cut 24 farmer too. :12

A man and woman were fatally shot in the front yard of their home following the Krewe of Hercules parade in Houma Friday. Lieutenant Blake Tabor with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says the victims were returning home from the parade when gunfire erupted, just before midnight.

Cut 7 (08) “…violence personally.” 

He says the victims were found by family members.

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is looking to honor Youth Hunter of the Year. The award will recognize a boy and girl hunter 15 years of age or younger and the deadline to apply is Wednesday. Jimmy Fredrick with LWF says applicants are asked to write a short essay about a hunting trip in 2023.

Cut 4 (12) “…or 15 years old.”

To apply visit LAwildlifeFED-dot-org

Governor Jeff Landry says the Biden administration has failed to stop people from entering the U-S illegally and plans to send the Louisiana National Guard to assist Texas with border enforcement. Landry says the rule of law must be enforced…

Cut 11 (03) “…illegal immigration.”

The U-S Senate has proposed a 118-billion dollar immigration that supporters say will overhaul the immigration system by imposing tougher asylum and border laws.

A man and woman were fatally shot in the front yard of their home following the Krewe of Hercules parade in Houma on Friday.  Lieutenant Blake Tabor with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened in the 300 block of Willowdale before midnight …

Cut 6  (11) “…gunshot wounds.” 

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is looking to honor Youth Hunter of the Year and the deadline to apply is Wednesday. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The LSU men’s basketball team defeated Arkansas yesterday 95 to 74 and a huge factor in their win was the play of Point Guards Jalen Cook and Trae Hannibal. LSU Head Coach Matt McMahon gave Hannibal his first start of the season and he says that his team is still learning the best combinations of players on the court.

Cut 19 (13) “ … came from it.”

LSU will travel to Knoxville on Wednesday to take on the Volunteers at 6:00 pm and the game will be broadcast on the SEC Network

—

The LSU Lady Tigers dominated the Florida Gators yesterday 106 to 66. 106 points is now LSU’s school record for most points scored in an SEC game. Six players scored in double figures on Sunday and the Tigers were led by Hailey Van Lith’s 21 points and Aneesah Morrow’s 20 rebounds.

—

The New Orleans Pelicans will look to extend their two game win streak and 2 game Southwest Division lead against the Toronto Raptors tonight at 7pm. The Pelicans are playing in the Smoothie King Center and are currently 11 and a half point favorites against the Raptors.

—

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team won their seventh straight game on Saturday against the South Alabama Jaguars 80 to 60. UL-Lafayette had three players record a double-double and Ragin Cajuns Head Coach Bob Marlin says that his team is now firing on all cylinders.

Cut 16 (16) “… talked about.”

The Ragin Cajuns will host Georgia State on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.

—

And in College Basketball news for tonight, Southeastern will host Incarnate Word at 6 pm, Northwestern State will travel to Nicholls with tip off at 6:30, Alcorn state will host Grambling at 7:30, and Southern will take on Jackson State at 8pm.

The backlog of road and bridge projects in Louisiana has grown to 19-billion dollars.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Baskin, Louisiana native Lainey Wilson won Best Country Album of the Year at the Grammy’s last night. She mentioned her hometown and how farmers are the best storytellers.

Cut 26 so much. :13

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is looking to honor Youth Hunter of the Year. The award will recognize a boy and girl hunter 15 years of age or younger and the deadline to apply is Wednesday. Jimmy Fredrick with LWF says they want to hear the story of a hunting trip that took place last year from the perspective of the hunter.

Cut 3 (10) “…might be.”  

To apply visit LAwildlifeFED-dot-org

GOHSEP has implemented a change to help parishes and local governments receive an extra ten percent of eligible reimbursement. Going forward they will give will 90-percent versus 80-percent. Director Jacques Thibodeaux all the legal, regulatory, and advisory requirements set by FEMA are still met.

Cut 12 (11) “…on GOHSEP’s part.” 

Governor Jeff Landry says the Biden Administration is not enforcing the immigration laws and he wants to send Louisiana National Guard troops to help secure the southern border. Landry claims open borders allow drugs and human trafficking to flow into our communities and it’s putting Texas, Louisiana and every other state at risk…

Cut 10 (10) “…this country”

Landry says when in trouble, Texas has always opened their arms to Louisiana, it’s time the Bayou State returns the favor.

Tax time is here, and CPA Kevin Willis says standard deduction has gone up and if use your vehicle for work and can deduct your milage there’s welcome news…

Cut 13 (08)  “…ever remember”

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund believes a map with two majority-Black districts will be used for the fall election. Brooke Thorington has more…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

A man and woman were fatally shot in the front yard of their home following the Krewe of Hercules parade in Houma on Friday. Terrebonne Parish authorities says the shooting happened before midnight in the 300 block of Willowdale Drive. The age and identities of the victims were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.

Governor Jeff Landry wants to send Louisiana National Guard troops to Texas to help with southern border security. Landry made the statement following a visit to Eagle Pass, Texas and receiving a briefing from Texas public safety officials…

Cut 9 (11) “…protect our citizens”

Landry claims the Biden Administration is not enforcing the immigration laws on the books and it’s resulting in illegal crossings and an increase in drugs and human trafficking into the United States.

Louisiana’s new Department of Transportation Secretary Joe Donahue says the state faces a $19 billion backlog due to the state’s gasoline tax and an increase in infrastructure projects.

Cut 8 (13) “…was assessed.” 

Last year, DOTD received $210 million, the largest amount on record, in federal highway funding and hopes to secure more funding this year.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has implemented a change to help parishes and local governments receive an extra ten percent of eligible reimbursement from their agency and going forward 90-percent versus 80-percent. Director Jacques Thibodeaux says the change will also speed up an estimated 500 requests.

Cut 10 (10) “…dollar count.”

Thibodeaux says the policy change is retroactive and it is welcome news for those that incurred large expenditures from Hurricanes Laura and Delta.

NAACP Legal Defense Fund attorney Jared Evans believes the redrawn congressional map giving the state a second majority-black district or a previous map will be used for the fall election. He says the previous map reflected the re-districting principles of compactness and communities of interests together.

Cut 6 (12) “…the road.”

Louisiana’s road and bridge repair backlog has reached 19-billion dollars. DOTD secretary Joe Donahue says the state’s gasoline tax of 20-cents for every gallon has not been able to keep up with inflation and the growing number of transportation projects. Donahue says the Landry administration will do its best to reduce the backlog…
cut 9 (13) “…most impact”

Louisiana’s new congressional map that has two majority Black districts is facing a legal challenge from 12 plaintiffs described as non African-American voters. The lawsuit says the map is racially gerrymandered. But NAACP Legal Defense Fund attorney Jared Evans is confident the map signed by Governor Landry will be the one used this fall…
cut 5 (13) “….Black District”

In Louisiana, filing taxes typically comes after Mardi Gras and that’s right around the corner so Colleen Crain looks at filing those 2023 returns.
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

Louisiana’s Lainey Wilson won Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy’s. That’s the first Grammy for the Franklin Parish native…
cut 28 (11) “…of a lifetime”

The congressional map approved by lawmakers in the last special session is facing lititagation over claims it was racially gerrymandered. But Brooke Thorington reports the NAACP Legal Defense Fund believes a map with two majority Black districts will be used for the fall election…
cut 1 (32) “….I’m Brooke Thorington”

Governor Landry was in Eagle Pass, Texas yesterday with about a dozen other governors to get a first hand look at what’s happening at the Southern Border. Landry says he would like to send Louisiana National Guard Troops to the southern border to help with the migrant crisis.

The backlog of road and bridge projects in Louisiana has grown to 19 billion dollars according to new Department of Transportation Secretary Joe Donahue. The state’s gasoline of tax of 20-cents a gallon is not keeping up with inflation and the growing number of projects that need to be completed. Donahue says staff wil look at ways to dedicate more dollars to transportation projects….
cut 7 (10) “….that backlog”

It’s tax filing season, and if you are a parent you maybe eligible for the child tax credit. CPA Kevin Willis…
cut 14 (07) “….is refundable”
On Friday, The U-S House approved a child tax credit expansion. The legislation would raise the amount of the credit available as a tax refund, increasing it to 18-hundred dollars for 2023 tax returns. But the proposal still needs Senate approval.