Democrat Kamala Harris is expected to pick her running mate this week as she continues to campaign for president. Mel Bridges has more.
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A Wallet Hub Study just ranked Louisiana 2024’s 8th worst state to have a baby. Colleen Crain has the details…
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The Humor and Harmony Festival is this Thursday through Sunday in Shreveport, and it looks like its going to be a huge success. Sean Richardson has more.
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Presumed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is expected to pick her running mate this week. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is the likely pick, since he brings a lot to the table that Harris is looking for.
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Hogan says whoever Harris picks has to have executive experience, which points towards a governor. The most important thing Harris’s vice president has to have, he says, is a more moderate view to balance out Harris’s liberalism.
Though Harris is expected to announce her running mate in Pennsylvania, Hogan says that’s not a guarantee that she’ll pick Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro, the most likely candidate, as her vice president.
Other potential running mates include Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and Cabinet Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
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Having a baby is difficult and according to a recent Wallet Hub study it’s much harder in Louisiana, ranked 2024’s 8th worst state to have a baby. Analyst, Cassandra Happe (happy) says to rank the states, they used 31 metrics from four key categories…
Happe says the low ranking was largely due to challenges in the healthcare category where the Bayou State came in 49th due to issues like a high infant mortality rate and …
Happe adds, there are also too few pediatricians and family medicine physicians.
Happe says there were some very bright spots for Louisiana in the study…
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It’s almost time for students to go back to school, and Dr. Michelle Yetman, a clinical psychologist with LSU Health Shreveport, says there are several important things parents can do to make sure your child is prepared for the school year mentally, physically and emotionally.
Yetman says school stress affects students of all ages, and that the most common stressors are fear of the unknown and change. She recommends you start setting up school routines with your child before school starts to make the transition easier.
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Yetman says it’s good to be more hands-off as your child gets older, but kids don’t always tell their parents if they’re struggling at school. She recommends you establish communication with your child’s teacher, but the level of communication should be relative to your child’s age.
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Yetman says one of the most important things a parent can do is ask their child how they’re doing at school and really listen to their response.
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The Humor and Harmony Festival in Shreveport kicks off Thursday through Sunday with Stand-up Comedy shows featuring Kat Williams, Andrew Schultz and Matt Riff to name a few with surprise guest appearances. Visit Shreveport-Bossier President and CEO Stacy Brown…
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is the mastermind behind the festival and responsible for bringing an incredible musical lineup including Ray J, 2Chainz and DaBaby.
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The festival is estimated to bring in over 30 thousand visitors and have a significant economic impact for the city. Brown says the G-Dome located in Downtown Shreveport is a nightlife venue that holds over 4-thousand people and will simulcast the Comedy and Music shows…
Currently there are at least three downtown hotels sold out and they expect that number to increase as the festival approaches.
Go to Visit-Shreveport-bossier-dot-org for more information.
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LSU was ranked 12th in the US LBM preseason coaches poll yesterday. The Tigers will look a lot different this season with junior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier at the helm. Star offensive tackle Will Campbell says he can’t wait to see “Nuss” light up the SEC this season…
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Campbell leads one of the top offensive lines in the country this season. After losing Jayden Daniels’ 1,00-plus yards rushing last season, Head Coach Brian Kelly expects to lean on his offensive line and a traditional rushing attack. Campbell says the run-game will be much more developed this season…
The Tigers defense will have to improve from last year if they want to stay in the running for the 12-team playoff this season. The defensive line will be a focal point throughout camp. Senior defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory says he’s excited to lead the unit…
The Bayou Bengals kick off the 2024 campaign September 1 in Las Vegas against 23rd-ranked USC.
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Louisiana Tech is hoping to improve after three consecutive 3-and-9 seasons. Tech hired Northern Iowa Defensive Coordinator Jeremiah Johnson to help improve the Bulldog’s last-ranked defense. Johnson says his unit will be aggressive…
In 11 seasons at Northern Iowa, Johnson’s defense ranked in the FCS top 10 in turnovers six times. Senior defensive back Cedric Woods says the Bulldogs have a new chemistry that will help in tight games. He and the defense are looking to disrupt opposing offenses…