A helicopter pilot is killed in a crash in Thibodaux this morning. Investigators say Stanley Hebert of Abbeville hit some utility wires and crashed into a sugar cane field. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Captain Brennan Matherne says no one on the ground was hurt, and no property on the ground was damaged.

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The FAA and the NTSB have been notified and will be investigating.

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who they say kidnapped a nine-year-old boy. Deputy Amanda Lyon says the boy was riding ATVs with 40-year-old Rickey Knotts yesterday, but Knotts kept the boy captive overnight until a family member found him safe this morning. 

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Knotts is charged with simple kidnapping, cruelty to a juvenile and false imprisonment.

If a new poll is any indication, Senator Bill Cassidy’s re-election bid could be in big trouble. The poll by JMC Analytics and Polling commissioned by the John Fleming campaign shows Fleming leading Cassidy, 36-to-29-percent; which widens to 42-to-29 when only registered Republicans are factored in. Founder John Couvillon says in all polls, Cassidy is polling very low for an incumbent.

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We’re keeping an eye on the tropics for another potential disturbance; but as of right now, the National Hurricane Center doesn’t give it much of a chance at developing into a cyclone. Right now, there’s a trough of low pressure near North Florida’s Atlantic Coast, with the system forecast to move west across the gulf, bringing with it heavy rains and thunderstorms.

A new poll by JMC Analytics and Polling commissioned by the John Fleming Senate campaign shows not only good news for the Fleming campaign, but also some very bad news for the incumbent he’s looking to unseat. Founder John Couvillon says in a head-to-head matchup, Fleming has a big lead over Senator Bill Cassidy.

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The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who they say kidnapped a nine-year-old boy. Deputy Amanda Lyon says the boy was riding ATVs with 40-year-old Rickey Knotts yesterday, but Knotts kept the boy captive overnight until a family member found him safe this morning. 

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A helicopter pilot is killed in a crash in Thibodaux this morning. Jeff Palermo reports.

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Drivers here in Louisiana now have an additional option for auto insurance, as General Motors Insurance has entered the state. The in-house insurance company of General Motors uses in-vehicle technology built into its 2016 and newer vehicles to offer personalized rates based on safe driving. It offers coverage for non-GM vehicles as well.

Deputies in Ouachita Parish are looking for a man who they say kidnapped a nine-year-old boy who was eventually found safe. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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One person is dead in a helicopter crash that occurred this morning in Thibodaux. Captain Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office…

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Back to school shopping has begun or soon will. For those looking to save money, Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman says look for ways to stack discounts and if some items can wait, many go on sale after Labor Day. He says families can also use back-to-school shopping to teach their children about budgeting.

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Former Union Parish football star Trey Holly still can’t play for LSU, because he’s facing felony charges from a shooting that took place in February of 2024 and his trial continues to be delayed. Holly has enrolled at Southern and plans to walk-on so he can play for the Jaguars this fall. Southern Coach Terrance Graves…

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A helicopter pilot is killed in a crash in Thibodaux this morning. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Captain Brennan Matherne says it happened at around 6:30 this morning.

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Matherne says the crop-dusting helicopter hit a power line and crashed into a cane field. No other fatalities or injuries reported.

Former Union Parish football star Trey Holly has enrolled and walked on at Southern amidst his ongoing legal battles. Holly is Louisiana’s all-time leading high school rusher and committed to the LSU Tigers in 2022, but he has not seen the field since three games his freshman season. Jaguars head coach Terrence Graves says he’s ready to go.

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Holly has been suspended from the LSU football team since a February 2024 shooting in his hometown of Farmerville. He’s facing felony gun charges and school rules at LSU has kept Holly from playing for the Tigers.

Earned Wage Access allows an employee to access wages earned prior to their pay day and Louisiana is the 11^th state to put regulations in place for it. Franklin Representative Vinney St. Blanc authored the Louisiana Earned Wage Access Services Act.

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He says about 80-thousand workers in Louisiana have access to E-W-A and now that there are guardrails in place, he hopes more employers will offer it and workers will take advantage of it.

A survey from Bankrate shows almost half of back-to-school shoppers say they are looking for ways to save money. Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman suggests stacking and he says, if you already have it, don’t buy it.

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He also says keep in mind that many items go on sale after Labor Day.

As back-to-school shopping gets set to ramp up, Andrew Greenstein has some money-saving tips.

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Lafourche Parish authorities say a crop dusting helicopter hit a powerline and crashed into a sugarcane field this morning killing the pilot. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation.

And Governor Landry has announced that General Motors Insurance will begin writing insurance polices in the state.

One New Orleans non-profit is turning glass into sand to help rebuild parts of the Louisiana Coast. Ricky Ostry with Glass Half Full says believe it or not, glass can be crushed so fine that it’s softer and more comfortable to walk on than beach sand in Pensacola.

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He says they’re working with many businesses to collect all types of glass and while most glass will work, coated glass like auto glass will not.

Today was the first day of training camp for the Saints and the battle for starting quarterback is underway. It will be a three-way fight between returners Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler and second-round pick Tyler Shough (“shuck”). Coach Kellen Moore says each one will have an equal opportunity to compete.

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Louisiana is the 11^th state to put regulations in place for earned wage access, which allows a worker to access earned wages prior to their pay day. E-W-A has been around for the last decade, but Representative Vinney St. Blanc’s legislation puts protections in place for Louisiana workers to access their wages. He says if your employer doesn’t offer this service, there are third party providers who do.

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A New Orleans non-profit is doing its part to help restore Louisiana’s coastline. Ricky Ostry with Glass Half Full says the organization is collecting glass and recycling it into sand to rebuild parts of the Louisiana coast.

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A survey from Bankrate shows almost half of back-to-school shoppers say they are looking for ways to save money. Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman suggests stacking and he says, if you already have it, don’t buy it.

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He also says keep in mind that many items go on sale after Labor Day.

Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore and GM Mickey Loomis were excited to see revamped offensive and defensive line units put on the pads for the first time. The Saints selected left tackle Kelvin Banks ninth overall and moved former first-round picks Taliese (Tah-LEE-ess-ay) Fuaga to right tackle and Trevor Penning to left guard. Loomis is eager to see how the group shakes out.

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Louisiana is the 11^th state to put regulations in place for earned wage access, which allows an employee to access wages earned before their pay day. Franklin Representative Vinney St. Blanc who authored the Louisiana Earned Wage Access Services Act says about 80-thousand workers in Louisiana have access to E-W-A services and it’s a great feature for those who encounter an emergency and there’s a small fee.

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Back to school shopping has begun or soon will. For those looking to save money, Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman says look for ways to stack discounts and if some items can wait, many go on sale after Labor Day. He says families can also use back-to-school shopping to teach their children about budgeting.

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Two New Orleans Saints icons announced their retirement. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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A New Orleans non-profit is helping to restore Louisiana’s coastline. Ricky Ostry with Glass Half Full says they are recycling glass into sand and rebuilding parts of the Louisiana coast with the sand and they’re working with many businesses to collect all types of glass.

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One New Orleans non-profit is turning glass into sand to help rebuild parts of the Louisiana Coast. Ricky Ostry with Glass Half Full says believe it or not, glass can be crushed so fine that it’s softer and more comfortable to walk on than beach sand in Pensacola.

Cut 14 (07) “…than native sediment.”

He says they’re working with many businesses to collect all types of glass and while most glass will work, coated glass like auto glass will not.

The new school year is right around the corner and soon back-to-school shopping will be in full swing. Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman says back-to-school shoppers looking for ways to save money should consider stacking discounts.

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He also suggests if it’s not necessary for the beginning of the school year, wait to buy it because many items go on sale after Labor Day.

Thanks to legislation approved by state lawmakers, regulations are now in place for Earned Wage Access, which allows workers to access a portion of their paycheck before payday. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Saints begin training camp today and the talk of the preseason will be the battle for the starting quarterback spot. GM Mickey Loomis says it will be a three-way fight between returners Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler and second-round pick Tyler Shough (“shuck”). Moore says he’ll try to give each an equal opportunity to compete.

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