A federal grand jury indicts an Alexandria man in connection with the murder of a federal agent, and prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty. U.S. Attorney Zachary Keller announced the five-count indictment against 48-year-old Clarence Frazier Jr., starting with the most serious on.

Cut 3 (11) “…Marshal Drew Hanson.”

Hanson and others were executing an arrest warrant on July 13th for missing a sexual assault trial when Frazier allegedly shot Hanson to death.

Hunters who want a chance to participate in the state’s third black bear hunting season since 1987 can apply to the LDWF lottery now. LDWF Large Carnivore Program Manager John Hanks says 42 tags will be issued.

Cut 13 (11)  “…go to apply.”

On this, the second day of the congressional election qualifying period, we still don’t know whether Blake Miguez will run in the fifth or the sixth district. Rick Edmonds, who qualified in district six yesterday, said what speaks volumes is that while President Trump endorsed Miguez in the fifth district in the closed primary that was cancelled at the last minute, there was no such nod in the sixth district.

Cut 4 (12) “…must be earned.”

Edmonds isn’t the only Republican vying to succeed Cleo Fields in the redrawn sixth district. Michael Mebruer says there’s one issue in particular he would focus on should he be elected.

Cut 9 (09)  “…reforms take place.” 

Currently, three other Republicans and two Democrats have also qualified in the district six race.

One of the big storylines in U.S. House qualifying so far is a certain someone who HASN’T put his hat in the ring yet. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Applications for the Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery are open. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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We’re learning new details on the deadly shooting of a 14-year-old Shreveport girl. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 3 (27) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

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Perhaps one of the biggest storylines in the first day of qualifying in the U.S. House races is who DIDN’T show up to qualify on day one. As we enter day two of the three-day qualifying period, we still don’t know whether Blake Miguez will run in district five or district six. Rick Edmonds, who qualified in district six yesterday, said what speaks volumes is that while President Trump endorsed Miguez in the fifth district in the closed primary that was cancelled at the last minute, there was no such nod in the sixth district.

Cut 4 (12) “…must be earned.”

Edmonds hammered Miguez on the fact that, while it’s perfectly legal under Louisiana law, he still doesn’t live within the boundaries of the sixth district, even after they were redrawn.

Cut 5 (12) “…disaster relief, infrastructure.”

Edmonds says in order to be an effective member of Congress, you have to live in the district you serve in.

Cut 6 (11) “…arm in arm.”

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Rick Edmonds wasn’t the only one to throw his hat into the district six race. Larry Davis qualified yesterday. He said his campaign is a grassroots campaign.

Cut 7 (08) “…vote this way.”

Another candidate who qualified is Michael Mebruer (MEE-brewer), who like Edmonds originally qualified in the fifth district in February but has since shifted his campaign to the sixth. Mebruer says his campaign is entirely self-funded, and he wants to keep the focus on ideas.

Cut 8 (10) “…most importantly, donations.”

Mebruer says there’s one issue that stands out above the rest that he would tackle first should he be elected.

Cut 9 (09)  “…reforms take place.”

They, along with Monique Appeaning, are all Republicans running in the district which was redrawn specifically to elect someone from that party. That redrawing led to incumbent Cleo Fields’ decision not to seek re-election.

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Louisiana Tech and LSU Health Shreveport signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a partnership for research and student training. Dr. Oren Rom, the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research at LSU Health Shreveport, says the agreement allows students, faculty and researchers to collaborate on research projects and share access to specialized facilities.

Cut 10 (08) “…in North Louisiana.”

Rom says the agreement is a big win for both institutions and a perfect marriage of biomedical and clinical research and engineering and advanced manufacturing expertise. He says graduate students and faculty from both universities will be able to share resources and mentorship with the other.

Cut 11 (09) “…in North Louisiana.”

The partnership will help the institutions advance discovery, innovation and economic growth in North Louisiana. Louisiana Tech Interim Vice President for Research Dr. Bala Ramu Ramachandran says it will help them compete for federal and private funding.

Cut 12 (06) “…for external funding.”

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Louisiana hunters who want a chance to participate in the state’s third black bear hunting season since 1987 can apply to the LDWF lottery now. LDWF Large Carnivore Program Manager John Hanks says 42 tags will be issued through the lottery.

Cut 13 (11)  “…go to apply.”

Black bear hunting season is scheduled for December 5th through the 20th. Hanks says if you win a tag, your preparation doesn’t stop there.

Cut 14 (10) “…to complete that.”

Training courses are scheduled for October 16th, 17th, 22nd and 23rd.

To apply for the lottery, you will need a black bear hunting license and a 50-dollar application fee. Hanks says there’s a set of designated black bear hunting areas across the state.

Cut 15 (10) “…more than that.”

Visit Louisiana-outdoors-dot-com-slash-lottery-applications to submit your application.

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Top 2026 freshman Lamar Brown made his first appearance at LSU practice yesterday. The defensive end did not enroll at LSU until the summer, so he was not available in spring practice. Head coach Lane Kiffin says Brown became one of the first people he met when he got to Baton Rouge when he found him sitting on the couch in his office.

Cut 16 (13) “…what it takes.”

Kiffin says the team was able to gel and learn the system over the summer during OTAs. He says this group has had little to no discipline issues this offseason, and that reflects the state of modern college athletics.

Cut 17 (15) “…make these mistakes.”

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ULM kicked off camp in year three under head coach Bryant Vincent. The Warhawks have just eight wins in the Vincent era due to six- and eight-game losing streaks to close out each of his first two seasons. Vincent says this team is learning from those mistakes and is ready to get better.

Cut 18 (19) “…of this team.”

Warhawks starting quarterback Aidan Armenta returns after throwing for over 16-hundred yards and 12 touchdowns last year. The senior completed just 59-percent of his passes and threw eight interceptions last year, but Vincent says he progressed in the spring.

Cut 19 (17) “…what you want.”

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Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie expects the Bulldogs to compete in the Sun Belt right away, largely because of how much production is back from last year. He says that is most apparent in the linebacker room that features returners Kolbe Fields, Jadon Mayfield and Alonzo Jackson.

Cut 20 (18) “…elevate the group.”

Six months after qualifying for the U.S. House election took place the first time, qualifying began once again for the rescheduled primary. The original closed primary was cancelled at the last minute following the Supreme Court ruling on the previous congressional map; thus, this year’s U.S. House election will revert back to the open primary. Michael Echols was among those who qualified, and he outlined some of his priorities should he be elected to Congress.

Cut 10 (10) “…works for farmers.” 

Echols had previously qualified in February. But Stewart Cathey, who also qualified this morning, did not. He decided to jump into the race after the district lines were redrawn.

Cut 13 (11) “…avenue to serve.” 

Louisiana Tech joins a national initiative to strengthen the semiconductor workforce. Arden Moore, the director of the Institute for Micromanufacturing at Louisiana Tech, notes that fabrication facilities need people with various skills. As such, it’s important to include different types of schools.

Cut 4 (11) “…school-type preparation.”

The LSU football team held its first practice today; and if you don’t recognize the majority of the team, you’re in good company. Not only is Lane Kiffin new, more than half of his roster is as well – including his entire quarterback room, all but one of his receivers and two starting offensive linemen. Kiffin says when he sped up the tempo of his offensive scheme, the terminology and signals were simplified.

Cut 7 (08) “…success on offense.”

Qualifying is underway for the rescheduled U.S. House election. With the original closed primary cancelled at the last minute following the Supreme Court decision on the previous congressional map, this year’s races revert back to the open primary system. Michael Echols qualified in district five back in February, and he qualified again this morning.

Cut 9 (09)  “…to deliver results.”

Another candidate who qualified for the district five ballot is Gabe Firment, who said the people in the district he spoke to told him they’re concerned about the future of this country.

Cut 11 (13) “…pursuit of happiness.”

Stewart Cathey, Austin Magee and Dan McKay also qualified in district five on the first day. McKay is a Democrat, the rest are Republicans.

Louisiana Tech joins a national initiative to strengthen the semiconductor workforce. Jeanne Burns reports.

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

Police in Shreveport say a 14-year-old girl who was shot to death over the weekend was killed by a 13-year-old stepsibling. Police say the 13-year-old intentionally fired the gun, hitting Makayla Pennywell in the head. The 13-year-old is charged with second-degree murder and is now in juvenile detention. Investigators say an argument between the two led to the shooting.

Qualifying for the U.S. House elections got underway today. Gabe Firment is among those who qualified in district five. He said he will never lose sight of the fact that serving in Congress means serving his constituents.

Cut 12 (11) “…love my state.” 

Firment did not qualify the first time around; he jumped into the race after the district was redrawn. That’s a sentiment shared by Stewart Cathey, who also qualified this morning after not previously running.

Cut 13 (11) “…avenue to serve.”

Michael Echols, Austin Magee and Dan McKay are the other candidates who have qualified so far. Because of the condensed timeline, the U.S. House elections will revert back to the open primary this year, so all candidates from all parties will appear on the same ballot. McKay is the lone Democratic qualifier in district five so far.

The Lane Kiffin era is officially underway at LSU, now that practice number one of fall camp is in the books. Kiffin says the first day was awesome, and this team has a lot of potential.

Cut 8 (14) “…a team together.”

Kiffin’s biggest challenge is getting his team to play like one, with more than half of his team being newcomers this year.

Louisiana Tech joins a national initiative to strengthen the semiconductor workforce. Arden Moore, the director of the Institute for Micromanufacturing at Louisiana Tech, says a big part of this partnership is the sharing of resources, including training materials and training exercises.

Cut 5 (11) “…of our parts.”

Louisiana Tech joins a national initiative to strengthen the semiconductor workforce. Jeanne Burns reports.

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

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Almost six months after qualifying took place for the U.S. House elections the first time, qualifying began once again with the new congressional map in place. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (47) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Louisiana Tech joins a national initiative to strengthen the semiconductor workforce. Arden Moore, the director of the Institute for Micromanufacturing at Louisiana Tech, says the school is joining several institutions and organizations in the South Region Node, which is led by the University of Texas at Austin.

Cut 3 (09) “…and trade schools.”

Moore points out that fabrication facilities need people with various skills. As such, it’s important to include all those different types of schools.

Cut 4 (11) “…school-type preparation.”

Moore says a big part of this partnership is the sharing of resources, including training materials and training exercises.

Cut 5 (11) “…of our parts.”

Three additional regional nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics will be launched in the future.

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The LSU football team held its first practice today. Quarterback Sam Leavitt was the number one player in the transfer portal and will lead the offense this year. He missed most of the spring with a foot injury suffered at Arizona State, but head coach Lane Kiffin says that hasn’t caused any problems for camp.

Cut 6 (11) “…right on pace.”

Kiffin says Leavitt is fully healthy, and his prior injury has not impacted his mobility.

Leavitt is not the only player learning a new offense. All but one of his receivers are new to Baton Rouge, as well as two starting offensive linemen. Kiffin says when he sped up the tempo of his offensive scheme, the terminology and signals were simplified.

Cut 7 (09) “…success on offense.”

Back at Ole Miss, quarterback Trinidad Chambliss did not join Kiffin’s 2025 team until the summer and went on to throw for nearly four-thousand yards and 22 touchdowns.

Kiffin says the first day of fall camp was awesome, and this team has a lot of potential.

Cut 8 (14) “…a team together.”

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Qualifying is underway for the rescheduled U.S. House election. With the original closed primary cancelled at the last minute following the Supreme Court decision on the previous congressional map, this year’s races revert back to the open primary system. Michael Echols qualified in district five back in February, and he qualified again this morning.

Cut 9 (09)  “…to deliver results.”

Echols outlined some of his priorities should he be elected to Congress.

Cut 10 (10) “…works for farmers.”

Another candidate who qualified for the district five ballot is Gabe Firment, who said the people in the district he spoke to told him they’re concerned about the future of this country.

Cut 11 (13) “…pursuit of happiness.”

Firment said he will never lose sight of the fact that serving in Congress means serving his constituents.

Cut 12 (11) “…love my state.”

While Echols previously qualified back in February, Firment did not. He jumped into the race after the district was redrawn – a sentiment shared by Stewart Cathey, who also qualified this morning after not previously running.

Cut 13 (11) “…avenue to serve.”

Because this is an open primary, Echols, Firment, Cathey and other Republicans will appear on the same ballot as the Democrats and third-party candidates. So far, Dan McKay is the only Democrat who has qualified in the fifth district race.

Six months after qualifying for the U.S. House election took place the first time, qualifying began once again for the rescheduled primary. The original closed primary was cancelled at the last minute following the Supreme Court ruling on the previous congressional map; thus, this year’s U.S. House election will revert back to the open primary. Michael Echols qualified for the fifth district, just as he did back in February, and he outlined some of his priorities should he be elected to Congress.

Cut 10 (10) “…works for farmers.” 

Gabe Firment jumped into the district five race after the boundary was redrawn; Firment said the people he spoke to told him they’re concerned about the future of this country.

Cut 11 (13) “…pursuit of happiness.”

Louisiana Tech joins a national initiative to strengthen the semiconductor workforce. Arden Moore, the director of the Institute for Micromanufacturing at Louisiana Tech, notes that fabrication facilities need people with various skills. As such, it’s important to include different types of schools.

Cut 4 (11) “…school-type preparation.”

The LSU football team held its first practice today; and if you don’t recognize the majority of the team, you’re in good company. Not only is Lane Kiffin new, more than half of his roster is as well – including his entire quarterback room, all but one of his receivers and two starting offensive linemen. Kiffin says when he sped up the tempo of his offensive scheme, the terminology and signals were simplified.

Cut 7 (08) “…success on offense.”

A close call for a five-year-old Baton Rouge boy. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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It’s take two on candidate qualifying for U.S. House races. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The Lane Kiffin era at LSU football begins with its first preseason practice today. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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A close call for a five-year-old boy. Baton Rouge Police say he shot himself in the hand after finding his older brother’s gun. Corporal Saundra Watts says 21-year-old Haidyn Moten left his gun on a bed while babysitting his younger brother.

Cut 4 (09) “…injury, thank God.”

Corporal Watts says incidents are further proof that people need to realize that guns are not toys and should never be treated as such.

Cut 5 (14) “…danger as well.”

Watts says while people have every right to possess guns inside of their homes, they need to be smart about how they store those guns at all times, especially when children are present.

Cut 6 (09) “…lock them up.”

Moten was arrested and is charged with cruelty to juveniles. He was also arrested on an outstanding warrant.

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With the school year already getting underway in some parts of the state, it’s time once again to be patient and pay attention around school buses. Dayne Huval (HUE-vahl), the president of the Driving School Association of Louisiana, says too many kids get hurt when people are in a rush and try to drive around school buses.

Cut 7 (09) “…in our communities.”

Huval says that when a school bus stops and puts out its stop signs, you must wait behind the bus until the driver brings in the signs, not when you don’t see any children or when you see the doors shut. He says to take the same caution as if it was your own child.

Cut 8 (09) “…that’s their job.”

Huval also reminds drivers that using a handheld cell phone in a school zone is a primary offense.

Cut 9 (10)  “…and pay attention.”

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Seems like we’ve been here before – qualifying for the ballot for the U.S. House of Representatives gets underway in Baton Rouge at eight this morning. Qualifying had previously taken place back in February, but the closed primary was cancelled after the Supreme Court ruled the state’s previous congressional map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says with districts five and six open, there are a few wild cards.

Cut 10 (12) “…to the sixth.”

Cross says the decision as to which district Blake Miguez will ultimately run in has been a closely-guarded secret ever since the original House closed primaries were cancelled.

Cut 11 (14) “…more congenial fit?”

Cross says as for the other four districts, there is no drama whatsoever.

Cut 12 (06) “…not going anywhere.”

Due to the condensed calendar brought on by the previous primary’s cancellation, this year’s U.S. House primaries will be the open primaries as in past years, with the top two vote-getters advancing to a runoff, should no one get 50-percent-plus one on November 3rd.

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LSU football begins preseason camp today – its first under new head coach Lane Kiffin. Preston Guy with Tiger Bait-dot-com says there are a lot of questions surrounding Kiffin’s first LSU team, most of which deal with chemistry.

Cut 13 (11)  “…to the team (2x).”

Guy says one facet loaded with veterans is the offensive line, and that’s not exactly a positive with this team.

Cut 14 (10) “…all those problems.”

That could be a liability for quarterback Sam Leavitt, who’s still recovering from a foot injury that he suffered while at Arizona State.

In all, Guy says this LSU team is a very good team – the problem is, a lot of teams on their schedule this season are also very good teams.

Cut 15 (14) “…on your schedule.”

(Tennessee’s on your schedule.) Tennessee is ranked 18th in that aforementioned coaches poll.

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UL-Lafayette begins fall practice today. The Cajuns finished 6-and-7 last year but closed the regular season on a four-game win streak. Head coach Michael Desormeaux says preseason camp is when he finds what his players have to offer and establishes an identity.

Cut 16 (14) “…the football part.”

Quarterback Lunch Winfield was a big reason UL was able to turn its season around and reach a bowl game. The redshirt junior returns as the full-time starter this season, and Desormeaux says he has put in a lot of work in the offseason.

Cut 17 (17) “…off for you.”

Winfield has held numerous throwing sessions with a receiver room led by redshirt junior Shelton Sampson Jr., who made 32 catches for 537 yards and six touchdowns last year. Behind him, Desormeaux says he’s relying on a group of inexperienced pass catchers to take the next step.

Cut 18 (11) “…of them to.”

The cyclosporiasis outbreak is the biggest in the nation’s history, although Louisiana’s cases only account for a tiny fraction of the overall cases across the country. Dr. Fred Lopez, a professor of medicine at LSU Health New Orleans, says while the outbreak has been traced to contaminated lettuce, local lettuce at this time is in the clear.

Cut 4 (11) “…from central Mexico.”

In all, there have been about 18-thousand confirmed or suspected cases nationwide – ten-thousand of them in Michigan, which includes two deaths.

President Trump is planning to sell early access to his Truth Social posts. Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s greatly concerned about that, especially since Trump’s posts could have a profound effect on things like the stock market.

Cut 10 (07) “…them equal access.” 

Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker says Louisiana’s first Buc-ee’s is on schedule for a spring 2027 opening. Kace Kieschnicki has more.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A close call for a five-year-old Baton Rouge boy. Police say he shot himself in the hand after finding his babysitter’s gun. Police say 21-year-old Haidyn Moten left his gun on a bed while babysitting the child, and the child went into the bedroom, found the gun and shot himself in the hand. His injuries are not life-threatening. Moten was arrested for cruelty to juveniles.

President Trump approves all of Louisiana’s requests for federal disaster assistance following Tropical Storm Arthur. This now includes all assistance requested for Avoyelles, Point Coupee and St. Landry parishes, as well as support for St. Charles and Winn parishes.

The cyclosporiasis outbreak is the biggest in the country’s history. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Speculation is running rampant as to whether Jeanine Pirro is still the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. This, after President Trump harshly criticized her for dropping charges against a former Olympic canoeist who Trump says vandalized the reflecting pool. Senator Bill Cassidy says he understands why Pirro made the decision she made.

Cut 9 (11)  “…a federal judge.”

Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker says Louisiana’s first Buc-ee’s is on schedule to open in April. The 74-thousand-square-foot travel center located on Interstate 20 will house 120 gas pumps. The city has completed an eight-million-dollar project to update the roads near Buc-ee’s, and Walker says some parts of the project are ahead of schedule.

Cut 6 (11) “…substructure’s up.”