8:30 AM Newscast

It might not be long before self-driving trucks are rolling in Louisiana.  They’re already driving between Dallas and Houston at night. Renee Amar, the executive director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association,  says autonomous trucks could transform the industry, but not without employment concerns.

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He’s the voice of Grambling’s World Famous Tiger Marching Band…and now B.J. Bell has become the first band announcer to land an NIL deal. Bell signed with Monroe-based Attorney Eddie Clark & Associates. Bell says the partnership will take advantage of his local stardom.

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Starting this school year, school districts now have the option to accept advertising from politicians and political groups. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Big sporting week in New Orleans as the third NOLA Pickle Fest starts today at the Morial Convention Center. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company

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And that’s not all, the US Gymnastics Championships kick off tomorrow at the Smoothie King Center.  Both events run through Sunday.