New Orleans Representative Joseph Bouie files legislation that would transfer regulation of cable and satellite companies to the Public Service Commission. Michelle Southern reports…

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Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the state through the weekend as a slow moving cold front moves through Louisiana today. That front is expected to hang around until at least Monday. Rain totals are expected to be at least two inches with higher totals in isolated areas. This weather event brings the possibility of severe weather, including hail, high winds, and possibly tornados.

State Treasurer John Kennedy announces he’ll seek re-election this fall ending long-time speculation that he’d run for governor or attorney general. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says says nobody will challenge Kennedy for treasurer but that doesn’t mean he won’t run a campaign…

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Stockley says many people believe Kennedy has his eye on the US Senate seat that could come open if David Vitter becomes Governor.

The 44th annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival kicks off today. Of course food is always an attraction plus carnival rides, live music, arts and crafts, and a parade tomorrow morning. 2015 Festival Chairman Donald Lanier says they have no way of knowing how many people actually attend the festival, but it draws attendees from all over…

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Admission to the festival is free and it runs through Sunday.