11:30 am Newscast

The latest poll averages show Kamala Harris is gaining on Donald Trump in the race for president, with Trump’s lead going down at least one point for the third straight week.  Though we’re months away from the election, John Couvillon with JMC Analytics says the actual deadline to reverse poll sliding is much closer.

Cut 10 (11) “…in October.”

The start of school is almost here and with that comes challenges for educators and administrators including ataffing shortages. Experts say many schools are still trying to fill open position with certified teachers and administrators. Louisiana Association of School Superintendents Executive Director Mike Faulk says finding teachers now is difficult, but when principals are retiring, and that position is filled with a teacher…

Cut  13 (05) “…all the way down.” 

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Parts of Florida remain under a hurricane watch and forecasters say Tropical Storm Four, expected to become Tropical Storm Deby could increase to hurricane strength by the time it makes landfall. The hurricane watch was issued for parts of Florida’s Big Bend region, where the National Hurricane Center now forecasts a landfall as a strong tropical storm by Monday morning.

LSU Eunice Baseball has officially kicked off the construction of a new stadium with a groundbreaking celebration. The new stadium will be a state-of-the-art facility that Sorenson says the 8-time National Champion team deserves. But, it’s also designed to be a multi-purpose facility that Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson says will help draw events to Acadiana.

Cut 5 (12)  “…sporting tournaments.”

The first phase of the stadium is expected to be completed in time for the 2025 baseball season.