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Twenty-one people from Shreveport and Bossier City face federal bank fraud charges for allegedly stealing nearly seven million dollars from U-S-A-A customers. U-S Attorney Brandon Brown says the suspects used stolen bank information to issue counterfeit checks and others were recruited to deposit checks into their bank accounts in exchange for money…

Cut 11 (12) ” …individuals.”

Several property insurance reform bills have received final legislative passage, including a measure Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says will create simple, clear timelines for the claims process.

Cut 4 (12) “..quicker.”

He’s referring to Senate Bill 323

With 38 years under their belt, Festival International is still going strong. President of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, Ben Berthelot says the festival is a great way to draw tourists from across the globe to the city for the first time.

Cut 6  (10) “…great music.” 

Berthelot says that the five-day event is not only the largest international music festival in the world but it’s also free.

Crawfish prices have dropped to new lows. Crawfish App co-founder Laney King says the average price for a pound of live mudbugs in the Bayou State is $2.99.

Cut 12 (10) “…couple of weeks.” 

The average price for boiled crawfish is $5.29 a pound.

Twenty-one individuals in Shreveport and Bossier City are under indictment in a federal bank fraud case. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

Three LSU Tigers were selected in the first round of the NFL draft and the next Tiger that could be chosen is defensive tackle Maason Smith from Houma. W-W-L radio draft expert Mike Detillier says Smith had a disappointing season last year, but he has a lot of potential…

Cut 5 (11)  “…this league.” 

300,000 visitors from 42 different states and 10 different countries are expected to visit Lafayette for Festival International de Louisiane. Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, Ben Berthelot…

Cut 7 (12) “…our community.”  

Berthelot says that the five-day event is not only the largest international music festival in the world but it’s also free.

With prices down another 50-cents this week, The Crawfish App co-founder Lanie King says it’s all about supply and demand, so you don’t want to miss the opportunity for what appears to be the lowest prices of the 2024 mudbug season.

Cut  14 (11) “…from consumers.” 

In addition to Louisiana, The Crawfish App also surveys the average prices in Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida panhandle.

Twenty-one people from Shreveport and Bossier City, including several employees of the Teleperformance Call Center face federal bank fraud charges for allegedly stealing nearly seven million dollars from U-S-A-A customers. U-S Attorney Brandon Brown says many military service members and elderly residents who did banking with U-S-A-A and did not check their accounts regularly had money taken from their account in 2021 and 2022…

Cut 10 (08) “…bank account balances.” 

Counterfeit checks were created and others were recruited to deposit checks into their bank accounts in exchange for money.

Crawfish prices are at season lows. Crawfish App co-founder Laney King says the average price for a pound of live mudbugs in the Bayou State is $2.99. King says this season, by far, has been the most unusual since the app was created 8 years ago.

Cut 13 (12) “…little bit more.”

Festival International de Louisiane is underway and President of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, Ben Berthelot says it’s a great way to celebrate the state’s French heritage. It was created in 1986 when the oil and gas industry was suffering.

Cut 8 (13) “…support it.” 

Berthelot says that the five-day event is not only the largest international music festival in the world but it’s also free.

With the 14th pick in the first round of the NFL draft, The Saints selected Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga (Tall-ee-s-a   Foo-ah-gah). He is expected to get an opportunity to start at right tackle, especially if Ryan Ramczyk is not able to play because of his right knee. Coach Dennis Allen says Fuaga caught their eye at the NFL draft scouting combine…

Cut 4 (07) “..type personality.” 

Twenty-one people from Shreveport and Bossier City face federal bank fraud charges for allegedly stealing nearly seven million dollars from U-S-A-A customers. U-S Attorney Brandon Brown says several employees at the Teleperformance Call Center in Shreveport obtained account information and shared it with others..

Cut 9 (11) “…gain.” 

The Saints need offensive linemen and the Black and Gold believe they got a starter for years to come. With the 14th pick in the first round of the NFL draft, New Orleans selected Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga (Tall-ee-s-a   Foo-ah-gah). Coach Dennis Allen says it’s not every time that a team’s need matches the best player available

Cut 3 (08) “…that time.” 

Crawfish prices have dropped another 50-cents and with an average price of live mudbugs at $2.99 a pound, this could be the lowest prices of the season. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

With 38 years under their belt, Festival International is still going strong. President of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, Ben Berthelot says the event is a great way to draw tourists from across the globe to the city for the first time.

Cut 6  (10) “…great music.” 

Twenty-one individuals in Shreveport and Bossier City are under indictment in a federal bank fraud case. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

Dr. Wade Rousee has been chosen as the new president of McNeese State University. The two-time graduate of the UL-system has served in various roles at McNeese including dean in the College of Business and VP of university advancement.

In addition to Louisiana hosting two world-renowned festivals this weekend, crawfish prices have dropped to new lows. Crawfish App co-founder Laney King says the average price for a pound of live mudbugs in the Bayou State is $2.99.

Cut 12 (10) “…couple of weeks.” 

The average price for boiled crawfish is $5.29 a pound.

Three LSU Tigers were selected in the first round of the NFL draft and the next Tiger that could be chosen is defensive tackle Maason Smith from Houma. W-W-L radio draft expert Mike Detillier says Smith had a disappointing season last year, but he has a lot of potential…

Cut 5 (11)  “…this league.” 

In the first round, Washington selected Jayden Daniels, the Giants picked Malik Nabers and Jacksonville drafted Brian Thomas Junior.

In the House-approved state budget for the next fiscal year, Appropriations Chair Jack McFarland says they’ve earmarked 3-point-5 million so the state can receive 70-million dollars in federal aid for the summer EBT program. While DCFS is concerned it might too be late to participate in the program McFarland says otherwise…

Cut 11 (11) “…feeding program.”

There’s a world of music to be heard at Festival International this weekend. President of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, Ben Berthelot says the five-day event attracts more than 300,000 visitors from 42 different states and 10 different countries.

Cut 7 (12) “…our community.”  

And the free event is also the largest international music festival in the world.

Last night, the Department of Transportation hosted a construction kick-off meeting for the new 4-lane Jimmie Davis Bridge over the Red River in northwest Louisiana. Colleen Crain has more…

Cut 2 (34)  “I’m Colleen Crain.” 

Last night’s first round of the NFL Draft saw three LSU Tigers go in the first round. LSU Quarterback and Heisman winner Jayden Daniels was selected with the second overall pick to the Washington Commanders and he says that he’s all in on bringing back a winning culture to the Commanders.

Cut 13 (11) “… some fun.”

LSU Wide receiver Malik Nabers didn’t have to wait long after Daniels to hear his name called. The New York Giants selected Nabers with the 6th overall pick and LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Junior was also selected in the first round of the draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 23rd overall pick.

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The Saints had only one pick in the first round last night and selected Oregon State Offensive Tackle Taliese Fuaga (Tall-ee-s-a Foo-ah-gah). The Saints needed an offensive tackle heading into the first round and selected Fuaga with the hopes that he can develop into a starter for this upcoming season. Fuaga did not give up a sack while playing at Oregon State.

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LSU baseball will try to keep its momentum going this weekend when the Tigers take on Auburn in the Box. LSU took two out of three on the road at Missouri last weekend and LSU Head Coach Jay Johnson hopes that his team can do the same, if not better, against Auburn this weekend.

Cut 19 (07) “… this place.”

The first pitch of tonight’s game is scheduled for 6:30 pm

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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are in second place in Conference USA as they head into their matchup against the Sam Houston State Bearkats. Louisiana Tech is 8 and 3 in conference play this season while Sam Houston State is only 7 and 8. UL-Lafayette will host Southern Miss this weekend. The Ragin Cajuns are 2 and 8 over the last ten games against Southern Miss, but they hope to turn the tide after going 15 and 3 in Sun Belt play so far this season. And ULM is also in action against Old Dominion this weekend. The Warhawks are 6 and 12 in Sun Belt play and the Monarchs recently dropped out of the top 25.