Senator Bill Cassidy’s campaign says he raised a little more than two-million dollars in the second quarter this year and now has nine-million dollars in cash on hand. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat expects Cassidy to build on his campaign warchest…

Cut 4 (10) “…on hand.”

Cassidy is facing two prominent Republicans in the newly-closed primary in April.

Fort Johnson is once again Fort Polk. The state’s largest military base was rededicated in a ceremony Friday morning. Its new namesake is General James H. Polk. His son, James H. Polk the Third, told those gathered that his father was a true hero, not only to the country, but to his family.

Cut 7 (10) “…who knew him.”

Some rough seas for LSU’s proposed arena project as the CEO of the sole finalist to build the facility was indicted for allegedly rigging the bid process for a similar project at the University of Texas at Austin. Tiger Rag magazine executive editor Todd Horne says Oak View Group CEO Timothy Leiweke has already agreed to pay a 15-million-dollar fine, hoping to stave off imprisonment.

Cut 13 (14)  “…fully investigated.”

The funeral service for Reverend Jimmy Swaggart will be held in Baton Rouge this weekend. Swaggart family spokeswoman Megan Kelly says the hours of the wake had to be extended due to overwhelming support.

Cut 9 (09)  “…big attendance.”

LSU’s proposed new arena project is facing yet another delay after the CEO of the firm, who was the sole finalist to build the facility, was indicted for allegedly rigging the bid process for a similar project at UT Austin. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says there’s a lot of unknown.

Cut 12 (11) “…right now reeling.”

They made it official in Vernon Parish Friday morning – Fort Johnson is now Fort Polk once again but not to honor Confederate General Leonidas Polk. It’s now named for General James H. Polk who served in WWII and the Korean War. They rededicated Louisiana’s largest military base in a 30-minute ceremony and Polk’s son, James H. Polk the Third spoke…

Cut 6 (10) “…James H. Polk.”

Senator Bill Cassidy keeps adding to his campaign war chest. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The funeral for well-known televangelist Jimmy Swaggert will be held this weekend at the Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge. Public viewing and wake will be Saturday 10 to 3 and the celebration of life will be Sunday evening at 6. Swaggart family spokesperson Megan Kelly says the Swaggart family has been overwhelmed by the personal messages and stories they’ve received.

Cut 10 (13) “…not in..”

The funeral will be broadcast on SonLife Broadcasting Network.

LSU is looking at delays in opening the new arena that was originally expected to break ground in July of 2024. CEO of the firm, who was the sole finalist to build the arena has been indicted for allegedly rigging the bid process for a similar project at UT. CEO of Oak View Group, Timothy Leiweke, allegedly eliminated competition for Texas’s Moody Center with lucrative concessions and premium-seat contracts. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says LSU officials are reeling…

Cut 13 (14)  “…fully investigated.”

Those waiting for a Bucee’s in the Lafayette area are going to need patience because the construction is paused and you can blame it on the rain at least partially. The general contractor, Triton Construction says the delay is due to design delays and poor weather conditions. No date for resuming construction has been announced but when complete the travel center is expected to create 150 jobs with pay starting a $17 per hour.

Funeral services for world-renowned televangelist Jimmy Swaggart will be held in Baton Rouge this weekend.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Republican Bill Cassidy’s re-election campaign announces the US Senator from Baton Rouge raised a little more than two-million dollars during the second quarter of this year and he now has nine million in cash on hand. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Cassidy needs to be well-funded with two well-known Republican candidates challenging him in an April primary

Cut 3 (10) “…to spend.”

State Treasurer John Fleming and state senator Blake Miguez from Acadiana are challenging Cassidy in the newly created Republican primary.

Republican Bill Cassidy’s re-election campaign announces the US Senator from Baton Rouge raised a over two-million dollars in the second quarter bringing him to nine million in cash on hand. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Cassidy needs to be well-funded with two well-known Republican candidates John Fleming and Blake Miguez challenging him in the April 18th primary. Pinsonat expects TV ads to begin after Labor Day weekend.

Cut 5 (05) “…approaching us.”

The funeral service for Reverend Jimmy Swaggart will be held at Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge this weekend. A public viewing and wake is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a celebration of life service is Sunday evening at 6:00. Swaggart family spokesperson Megan Kelly says SonLife Broadcasting Network will also air the funderal. She says the celebration of life will be a combination of Swaggart’s life as a televangelist.

Cut 11 (08) “…the night.”

They made it official in Vernon Parish Friday morning – Fort Johnson is now Fort Polk once again but not after Confederate General Leonidas Polk. The new name honors General James H. Polk who served in WWII and the Korean War.  At the renaming ceremony, Polk’s son, James H. Polk the Third paid tribute to Sergeant William Henry Johnson whose name graced the Fort between the two Polks.

Cut 8 (12) “…that he was.”

The Army announced during the ceremony that on July 24th, its installation post exchange will be dedicated as the Sergeant William Henry Johnson Exchange.

LSU’s proposed new arena project is facing yet another delay after the CEO of the firm, who was the sole finalist to build the facility, was indicted for allegedly rigging the bid process for a similar project at UT Austin. Groundbreaking for LSU was expected in 2024 but not until May of this year did LSU Athletics Director Scott Woodward announce the Oak View Group bid. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says the arena was expected to be finished in 2029.

Cut 14 (12) “…of this year.”

LSU’s proposed new arena project is facing yet another delay after the CEO of the firm, who was the sole finalist to build the facility, was indicted for allegedly rigging the bid process for a similar project at UT Austin. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says there are a lot of unknowns.

Cut 12 (11) “…right now reeling.”

The funeral service for Reverend Jimmy Swaggart will be held at Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge this weekend. Public viewing and wake will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow, and a celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 Sunday evening. Swaggart family spokeswoman Megan Kelly says hours of the wake had to be extended due to the overwhelming support.

Cut 9 (09)  “…big attendance.”

Senator Bill Cassidy keeps adding to his campaign warchest. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Today is the final day of qualifying for the October 11th election in Orleans Parish, and there had been speculation as to whether Sheriff Susan Hutson would seek a second term. She has confirmed that she will indeed do so. Hutson had suspended her campaign following the May jailbreak, in which ten inmates escaped and one remains on the loose. Hutson, however, faces at least three challengers.

Senator Bill Cassidy’s campaign says he raised a little more than two-million dollars in the second quarter this year and now has nine-million dollars in cash on hand. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat expects Cassidy to build on his campaign warchest…

Cut 4 (10) “…on hand.”

Cassidy is facing two prominent Republicans in the newly-closed primary in April.

Fort Johnson is once again Fort Polk. The state’s largest military base was rededicated in a ceremony this morning. Its new namesake is General James H. Polk. His son, James H. Polk the Third, told those gathered that his father was a true hero, not only to the country, but to his family.

Cut 7 (10) “…who knew him.”

Funeral services for world-renowned televangelist Jimmy Swaggart will be held in Baton Rouge this weekend.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

One of the biggest conversations coming out of the tax cuts and spending bill that President Trump just signed is the fate of rural hospitals. Democrats have been sounding the alarm, saying that 33 of them across the state will close as a result of cuts to Medicaid. Rustin Loyd, a nurse from Hammond and a former hospital administrator, says those closures will cost lives.

Cut 10 (06) “…of these cuts.”

But Mark Ballard, who covered the hearings on Capitol Hill for The Advocate, told Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana that it’s important to note that the Medicaid cuts don’t happen for another two to three years, and hospitals are hoping they can get Congress to reconsider those cuts by then. If they can’t, only then would the effects of those cuts be felt.

Cut 13 (07)  “…a few years.”

Furthermore, the bill also sets up a 50-billion-dollar fund to help struggling rural hospitals.

Senator Bill Cassidy’s re-election campaign announces he has raised a little more than two-million dollars during the second quarter of this year and he now has nine million in cash on hand. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Cassidy needs to be well-funded, with two well-known Republican candidates challenging him in an April primary

Cut 3 (10) “…to spend.”

They made it official in Vernon Parish this morning – Fort Johnson is now Fort Polk once again. They rededicated Louisiana’s largest military base in a 30-minute ceremony this morning. However, it is not named for its prior namesake, Confederate General Leonidas Polk. Instead, it is now named for General James H. Polk. His son, James H. Polk the Third, addressed the ceremony.

Cut 6 (10) “…James H. Polk.”

The tax and spending bill will mean more money for Louisiana for coastal protection and restoration projects. Neal McMillan, the director of federal affairs of the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources, says Louisiana will get an additional 50-million dollars a year.

Cut 7 (07) “…lifting the cap.”

The MLB Draft gets underway in Atlanta this weekend. LSU is sure to have several names come off the board following their national championship-winning season. Along with projected number-one overall pick Kade Anderson, Anthony Eyanson is also expected to be taken early. His stock skyrocketed after a dominant season in Baton Rouge, and D1 Baseball analyst Aaron Fitt says it might not be done rising.

Cut 15 (13) “…in Omaha.”

The rift between Shreveport Republican Senator Alan Seabaugh and GOP Governor Jeff Landry widens after Seabaugh tells KEEL Radio that Landry is not doing a good job as governor. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

They made it official in Vernon Parish this morning – Fort Johnson is now Fort Polk once again. They rededicated Louisiana’s largest military base in a 30-minute ceremony this morning, now naming it for General James H. Polk.