During an appearance on Talk 107-3 in Baton Rouge, Governor Landry said that the former NFL players suing the NCAA and SEC to return to college football deserve that chance. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin is denying reports that he encouraged ex-NFL players to join the lawsuit. Kiffin said the players were acting on their own on the advice of their attorneys, and he was not previously made aware of the lawsuit.

The federal government selects the Houma-Terrebonne Airport as one of eight sites nationwide to test how next-generation aircraft can safely integrate into the National Airspace System. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Glenn Ledet told Talk 1073 highly automated and electrically powered aircraft will take off and land there.

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It’s the biggest win in school history – Louisiana Christian went into Natchitoches and upset Northwestern State Thursday night, 42-37. The Wildcats, who play in the NAIA, outscored the Demons 28-10 in the second half to pull off the stunning victory. LCU Head Coach Ben McLaughlin says the national exposure the school has received has been amazing.

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Houma-Terrebonne Airport is selected as one of eight sites by the federal government to test how next-generation aircraft can safely integrate into the National Airspace System. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Glenn Ledet tells Talk 107-3 in Baton Rouge the airport’s high volume of air traffic provides a real-world setting for evaluating how emerging aircraft can operate safely alongside helicopters and fixed-wing airplanes.

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With thousands of new jobs coming to Vermilion Parish with the arrival of the SpaceX launch facility, the big question is where to put them all. Luke Bullock, the governmental affairs director of Louisiana Realtors, says SpaceX’s arrival should lead to a new construction boom in what is currently a sparsely-populated parish.

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The SEC and Commissioner Greg Sankey are added as defendants in a Louisiana lawsuit involving more than 30 former college athletes seeking a fifth season of eligibility. Attorneys argue the SEC’s rule preventing former professional athletes from returning to college violates a judge’s previous ruling against the NCAA. Governor Jeff Landry told Talk 107-3 in Baton Rouge he agrees.

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It’s the biggest win in Louisiana Christian football history. The NAIA squad upset Northwestern State last night, 42-37. Wildcats Coach Ben McLaughlin, who had previously played football at L-C-U, says the reaction from the school’s alumni has been fantastic.

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In complying with new state laws, the Board of Regents makes updates to its hazing and power-based violence policies. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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You get an endorsement, you get an endorsement – almost everyone gets an endorsement! After the initial vote stirred a lot of controversy, the Louisiana Republican Party has now endorsed both Blake Miguez and Rick Edmonds in the sixth congressional district race. That endorsement opens up Republican National Committee funding for both. The executive committee also endorsed Misti Cordell in the fifth district.

A recent audit of Baton Rouge-area restaurants found that more than one-fourth of them claimed their shrimp was domestic when in fact it was imported. SeaD Consulting Co-Founder David Williams says for every dollar spent on American wild-caught shrimp, only 40 cents are spent on misrepresented imported shrimp, costing the American shrimping industry about 225-thousand dollars in losses per day.

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Next weekend, you can celebrate the life of Dolly Parton New Orleans-style. The Krewe of Dolly will do a celebration of life second line in memory of the country music superstar on September 5th – “9/5,” as in “9 to 5.” As for the future of the Krewe of Dolly, spokeswoman Sarah Post says as the old saying goes, the show must go on.

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Governor Landry is on pace to obliterate the record for executive orders issued by a single governor. In less than three years, Landry has issued 406 of them – just 35 shy of the record 441 issued by Edwin Edwards in his four non-consecutive terms. LaPolitics Weekly publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry’s frequent use of executive orders has largely gone unquestioned and unchallenged.

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The Board of Regents approves a series of policy changes to crack down on hazing and bullying. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says the board updated its Uniform Policy on Power-Based Violence to crack down on incidents in which modern technology is used to bully others.

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The Krewe of Dolly is remembering Dolly Parton. Krewe spokeswoman Sarah Post says the organization works with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide books to children in New Orleans, and that work will continue.

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Next weekend, the Krewe of Dolly will do a celebration of life second line in memory of the country music superstar on September 5th – “9/5,” as in “9 to 5.”

Of course, Dolly famously performed with the marching band at Northwestern State back in 1988. The Demons could have used her encouragement last night, as they lost to NAIA Louisiana Christian, 42-37. It’s just the 13th time that an NAIA team beat an FCS team. And that wasn’t the only upset of the night – Houston Christian went into Hammond and beat Southeastern Louisiana, 34-28. Southeastern entered the game ranked 19th in the country in FCS. That ranking, undoubtedly, will be short-lived.

In complying with new state laws, the Board of Regents makes updates to its hazing and power-based violence policies. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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In less than three years in office, Governor Jeff Landry has already issued more executive orders than his predecessor, John Bel Edwards. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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If you’d like to celebrate the life of Dolly Parton New Orleans-style, the Krewe of Dolly will be holding a celebration of life second line in her memory on September 5th – “9/5” as in “9 to 5.” Andrew Greenstein has more on the Krewe of Dolly.

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At the urging of the legislature, the Board of Regents is cracking down on hazing and bullying. The board approved sweeping enhancements to the Uniform Anti-Hazing Policy to align it with the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says it especially cracks down on organizations where hazing is taking place.

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Reed says the board also approved changes to its Uniform Policy on Power-Based Violence to crack down on incidents in which modern technology is used to bully others.

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Reed says under the new policy, schools will now be required to be more transparent in disclosing hazing incidents, so that parents can have a better understanding of the organization that their kids are looking to participate in.

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A seafood consulting firm says more than one out of every four restaurants in the Baton Rouge area are misrepresenting the origins of their shrimp. SeaD (“seed”) Consulting recently did an audit on previously-tested restaurants on behalf of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, and it found that 27-percent of them told diners their shrimp was American wild-caught, when genetic testing found that it was actually imported. SeaD Co-Founder David Williams says while restaurants are required by law to disclose the presence of imported shrimp, some seem to have found a way around it.

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Williams says in those instances, SeaD’s diners ask the servers, and they’re always told that the shrimp is American wild-caught, even if it’s actually imported.

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Williams says for every dollar spent on American wild-caught shrimp, only 40 cents are spent on misrepresented imported shrimp, costing the American shrimping industry about 225-thousand dollars in losses per day.

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Williams says one good thing that came out of this audit is that two restaurants which had previously served imported shrimp were now serving domestic shrimp.

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Governor Jeff Landry is not shy about issuing executive orders. In less than three years in office, he’s issued 406 of them — surpassing the number his predecessor, John Bel Edwards, issued during two full terms. LaPolitics Weekly publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry’s record pace fits his personality.

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By the end of the year, Landry could surpass Edwin Edwards, who issued 441 executive orders during his four terms in office.

Alford says Landry has used executive orders to reshape state government — creating new boards and commissions, merging departments and streamlining permitting. He’s also used them to advance his education agenda.

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Not every executive order has involved major policy. Landry issued one this week commemorating the life of Dolly Parton.

Alford says the governor’s frequent use of executive orders has largely gone unquestioned and unchallenged.

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While the entire world is mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, that can especially be said for the Krewe of Dolly. Sarah Post with the Krewe of Dolly says the organization was founded in 2020 by a group of women who are die-hard fans of the country superstar.

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Post says when the krewe opened up membership for the first time in 2022, it got 178 members right away. Today, the Krewe of Dolly boasts a membership of 712, and Post says the organization works with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide books to children in New Orleans.

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Post says she and others were all set to meet Dolly at one of her shows in Las Vegas, but the show was cancelled because of her health. As for the future of the Krewe of Dolly, Post says as the old saying goes, the show must go on.

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The Krewe of Dolly will do a celebration of life second line in memory of Dolly Parton on September 5th – “9/5” as in “9 to 5.” Additional details will be forthcoming on the krewe’s website.

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Southern University’s football season begins tomorrow against Alabama State. It’s a big test for first-year head coach Marshall Faulk against a team led by quarterback Andrew Body, who was named preseason SWAC Player of the Year. Faulk says he is excited to compete.

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The Jaguars are led by junior transfer quarterback Christian Johnson, who won the three-man QB battle this offseason. Faulk says a lot of quarterbacks are prima donnas but Johnson is not.

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Kickoff between the Jags and Hornets is set for 2 p.m.

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Grambling State kicks off the season tomorrow against Clark Atlanta. Head coach Mickey Joseph named junior quarterback Jacobe Robinson as the starter in the spring but has not committed to who will take the first snap in the opener. He says starting only guarantees that first snap, though, and he is comfortable playing more than one signal-caller.

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The game is set for 6 p.m.

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McNeese kicks off 2026 by hosting defending Southland champs Stephen F. Austin at 6 p.m. tomorrow. Head coach Matt Viator leads the Cowboys into his second season back in Lake Charles and says the week zero primetime home game is a great opportunity for the program.

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Attorneys representing Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavien Harris are fighting the SEC’s new rule banning schools from signing former pro players. Tony Clayton says the players who signed NFL contracts had no other choice at the time and are now being barred from the same fifth year the NCAA has given to every athlete moving forward.

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The legislature is committing one-million dollars to address food insecurity on college campuses. Louisiana was one of the first states to establish a Hunger-Free Campus program. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland committed to increasing the funding after speaking with a college student who needs food assistance.

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The reward for information leading to the conviction of the killer of a bald eagle in Vermilion Parish last December is now up to 20-thousand dollars. The biggest chunk comes from the Center of Biological Diversity, which is offering 13-thousand dollars. LDWF Corporal Stuart Guillory says others have chipped in.

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The rest of the reward money consists of 25-hundred dollars from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and one-thousand dollars from Louisiana Operation Game Thief.

Governor Landry is not shy about issuing executive orders. In less than three years in office, he’s issued 406 of them, surpassing the number his predecessor, John Bel Edwards, issued during two full terms. LaPolitics Weekly publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry’s record pace fits his personality.

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The attorneys representing former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavien Harris plan to fight the SEC’s new rule banning schools from signing former pro players. The SEC approved the ban after a Baton Rouge judge granted 33 athletes a temporary restraining order against the NCAA to return for a fifth season. Attorney Tony Clayton says that ruling also prohibits the SEC from punishing schools and players.

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The Louisiana legislature commits one-million dollars to the Board of Regents to help in its effort to address food insecurity on college campuses. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says half will go towards addressing barriers to food access.

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The reward for information leading to a conviction in the killing of a bald eagle in Vermilion Parish last December has increased. Joe Gallinaro reports.

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A seafood consulting firm says more than one out of every four restaurants in the Baton Rouge area are misrepresenting the origins of their shrimp. SeaD Consulting recently did an audit on behalf of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, and it found that 27-percent of restaurants told diners their shrimp was American wild-caught, when genetic testing found that it was actually imported.

The Board of Regents’ effort to address food insecurity among college students has received a historic one-million-dollar investment from the Louisiana Legislature. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says food is a critical part of a student’s ability to learn.

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Louisiana was one of the first states to establish a Hunger-Free Campus program.

As the investigation into the killing of a bald eagle in Vermilion Parish last December continues, the reward for information leading to a conviction is now up to 20-thousand dollars. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Corporal Stuart Guillory says while tips have come in since the December 5th incident, investigators need additional information.

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The SEC passed a bylaw banning schools from signing former pros made eligible by a temporary restraining order, but the athletes’ attorneys say that rule is illegal. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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If you’re a hunter and have some items on your shopping list, you can buy them this weekend and not fork over any sales tax. The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday. Guns, ammunition and specified hunting gear are all tax-free during that time.

The Board of Regents’ effort to address food insecurity among college students has received a historic one-million-dollar investment from the Louisiana Legislature. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says food is a critical part of a student’s ability to learn.

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The reward for information leading to the conviction of the killer of a bald eagle in Vermilion Parish last December is now up to 20-thousand dollars. The biggest chunk comes from the Center of Biological Diversity, which is offering 13-thousand dollars. LDWF Corporal Stuart Guillory says others have chipped in.

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The rest of the reward money consists of 25-hundred dollars from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and one-thousand dollars from Louisiana Operation Game Thief.

Students who need a little extra help with their homework assignments can turn to an online service provided by the State Library. State Librarian Meg Placke says while students can learn in class during the day, Homework Louisiana provides extra help at home at night.

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Homework Louisiana provides one-on-one tutoring from over four-thousand qualified teachers in nearly 200 subjects.

We’re hearing from the band director at Northwestern State at the time when Dolly Parton joined the band on the field at Turpin Stadium for a performance of her hit song “9 to 5” in the fall of 1988. Dolly was in Natchitoches that summer filming “Steel Magnolias.” Band Director Bill Brent says the band prepared for a long time for the special performance.

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As part of a landmark multistate settlement with Meta over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict teens to social media, Louisiana is set to receive 180-million dollars over the next nine years. Attorney General Liz Murrill says some of the settlement money should be used to educate young people about the potential dangers of social media.

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As the investigation into the killing of a bald eagle in Vermilion Parish last December continues, the reward for information leading to a conviction is now up to 20-thousand dollars. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Corporal Stuart Guillory says while tips have come in since the December 5th incident, investigators need additional information.

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There’s some concern about what SpaceX’s launch site in coastal Vermilion Parish could mean for the area’s wildlife. Starbase Louisiana will be built near Pecan Island, a popular destination for fishing, crabbing and duck hunting. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell says the company will develop only a portion of the 125-thousand acres of marshland it now owns.

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Louisiana Wildlife Federation Executive Director Rebecca Triche the possibility of eliminating environmental review requirements is particularly troubling.

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says Starbase Louisiana will eventually feature more than a dozen launch towers, supporting more than 30 Starship flights per day and making it the largest launch site in the world.