Louisiana’s new Workforce Pell program will make workforce training more accessible for Louisianians. Kace Kieschnick has the story.

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Ten years ago today, one of the darkest days in Louisiana history occurred as six police officers were shot in an ambush, four of them fatally. Jeff Palermo has more.

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The City of New Orleans is issuing an urgent warning to e-bike riders after four people have been killed in e-bike-related crashes in the city this year. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The state is launching a new Workforce Pell initiative to provide Pell Grants to short-term workforce training programs. Most grants will be for 22-hundred dollars per program, but up to 43-hundred dollars may be awarded depending on program duration. Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen (SHAU-in) says the Workforce Pell Grants work the same as traditional ones, but not every short-term program is eligible.

Cut 4 (09) “…primarily skilled trades.”

For the full list of eligible programs, visit the Louisiana Works website or search Louisiana Workforce Pell.

Many of the eligible programs deal with skilled A-I and energy infrastructure job training, which Schowen says have been a major driver in Louisiana job growth. She says this is a magic moment in the Louisiana economy.

Cut 5 (11) “…these great jobs.”

She says even if you are not planning on seeking a Workforce Pell Grant, the list of eligible programs is a fantastic resource to find training for a skilled, high-quality job. Many of the available programs are offered at Louisiana community and technical colleges. Schowen says Workforce Pell can help people struggling to keep their heads above water.

Cut 6 (11) “…place to look.”

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Ten years ago today, Louisiana experienced one of its darkest days when a lone gunman ambushed law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge. Six officers were shot. Four later died from their injuries: Baton Rouge Police officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies Brad Garafola and Nicholas Tullier. East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says officers continue to honor their sacrifice.

Cut 7 (07) “…stand behind them.”

Gautreaux was attending a Sheriff’s Association conference in Lake Charles when Gavin Long opened fire outside the Benny’s B-Quick convenience store and car wash on Airline Highway. Gautreaux and then-State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson flew back to Baton Rouge by helicopter and met with the victims’ families at a local hospital. Edmonson says it was heartbreaking.

Cut 8 (08) “…to see that.”

State Police determined Long traveled from Kansas City to Baton Rouge with the intent of targeting law enforcement. Investigators say he was motivated by anger over recent police shootings of Black men, including the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge 12 days earlier.

Gerald, Jackson and Garafola died the day of the attack. Tullier survived for nearly six years before dying in 2022 from complications related to his injuries. Gautreaux says Tullier’s determination inspired everyone around him.

Cut 9 (08)  “…his grit.”

The attack began just after 8:40 on the morning of July 17th, 2016, and lasted less than 10 minutes. Investigators say Long fired 43 rounds before a Baton Rouge SWAT officer shot and killed him. Edmonson says ending the attack required extraordinary courage.

Cut 10 (10) “…lot more harm.”

The site of the ambush is just down the street from Baton Rouge Police headquarters. Gautreaux says law enforcement agencies are better prepared for similar threats today, thanks in part to intelligence shared through Louisiana’s fusion center.

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After weeks of declines, gasoline prices are on their way back up. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is now back over $3.50 a gallon.

Cut 11 (12) “…the gas pump.”

Redman says it’s not typical for gas prices to be on the rise this time of year.

Cut 12 (15) “…type of gasoline.”

One year ago at this time, regular unleaded was averaging just under $2.80 a gallon.

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New Orleans Police and cycling enthusiasts and advocates are putting out an urgent warning to those who ride e-bikes to use extra care when riding them. It comes as four people have been killed in crashes involving e-bikes in the city so far this year. Buddy Micheu (MEE-shoo), the captain of the NOPD’s traffic unit, says riding an e-bike requires a lot more skill than riding a regular bike.

Cut 13 (14)  “…even more substantial.”

Captain Micheu says when e-bikes aren’t ridden properly, it can lead to disastrous results.

Cut 14 (13) “…his injuries later.”

All e-bikes sold in the U.S. are pedal-assist bikes, and those whose motors work up to 20 miles an hour before cutting out can also come with a throttle. Under federal law, pedal assistance with e-bikes may only work up to 28 miles an hour before cutting out. Any assistance beyond 28 miles an hour would make them e-motorcycles, requiring them to be insured and registered as such with the OMV.

Adam Watts with Bicycle World of New Orleans says all bicyclists, whether they’re riding e-bikes or not, need to follow the rules of the road, and there are two in particular that he sees violated regularly are riding on the sidewalk and riding against traffic – that is, on the left side of the road.

Cut 15 (07) “…are super dangerous.”

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UL Lafayette is coming off a 6-and-7 season last year. Head coach Michael Desormeaux returns a lot of production from last year but will depend on some young talents who flashed at times last year to continue developing. He likes what he has in Lafayette.

Cut 16 (16) “…fast as possible.”

Redshirt junior quarterback Lunch Winfield took over as the starter last year and helped lead a four-game win streak to salvage bowl eligibility. His top target, wide receiver Shelton Sampson Jr., is also back. He says he and his receivers have put in work this offseason.

Cut 17 (15) “…best we could.”

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Louisiana Tech enjoyed its first winning season under coach Sonny Cumbie in its final season in Conference USA. The Bulldogs have the most returning production of any Sun Belt school. Cumbie was able to retain defensive coordinator Luke Olsen and a lot of his dominant group.

Cut 18 (17) “…ready to emerge.”

LA Tech fielded C-USA’s best scoring and total defense last year and led the nation in interceptions and defensive touchdowns.

Tech offensive coordinator Tony Franklin retired, so it’s up to offensive line coach and former co-coordinator Nathan Young. Young inherits redshirt junior starting quarterback Blake Baker, who led the Dogs to a 4-and-1 record in games he stayed healthy in. Baker was sidelined with a torn ACL last season, but Cumbie expects him to be back like he never left.

Cut 19 (13) “…before the injury.”

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ULM lost eight straight games to close out the 2025 season. The Warhawks retained starting quarterback Aidan Armenta and four starting offensive linemen. Head coach Bryant Vincent says he has great talent in the trenches.

Cut 20 (18) “…just become infectious.”

The most sweeping federal housing legislation in a generation is now law, despite President Trump refusing to take action on it. Norman Morris, the CEO of Louisiana Realtors, says one component that will help many prospective homeowners in Louisiana is a modernization of manufactured and modular housing requirements.

Cut 9 (11)  “…in our state.”

U.S. Senator John Kennedy says the “One Big Beautiful Bill” has reduced the number of Americans receiving SNAP benefits by four-million. Kennedy says it’s not targeting people who are not able to work for a variety of reasons.

Cut 12 (14) “…it’s working.” 

Attorney General Liz Murrill has been ordered to pay 245-thousand dollars in legal fees for her lawsuit that accused the Caddo Parish Commission of violating the state’s Open Meeting Law. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Louisiana has nearly doubled in just the span of a week. The Louisiana Department of Health says as of today, there have now been 55 confirmed cases of the parasitic infection that causes explosive diarrhea.

Supporters of year-round Daylight Saving Time are calling on the U.S. Senate to approve the Sunshine Protection Act. President Trump has said he’ll sign the bill if it reaches his desk. Louisiana is prepared to immediately adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time thanks to legislation sponsored by Haughton Representative Dodie Horton that was approved in 2020.

Cut 3 (11) “…clock.”

A self-proclaimed pastor from Houma is arrested on allegations of physically and sexually abusing children. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Blake Tabor says 57-year-old Thomas Tucker the Third is facing a slew of charges.

Cut 13 (09)  “…two counts.”

Tabor says Tucker calls himself the pastor of the “Outcast of Society Ministries.”

Concerns are growing about whether ratepayers in northwest Louisiana will be stuck with the bill from the growing Meta data center. Alaina DiLaura with the group Alliance for Affordable Energy notes that the contract between Meta and Entergy does not cover the lifespan of the gas plants they’re building.

Cut 8 (11) “…beyond 20 years.”

And DiLaura says because of that, costs beyond 20 years are not covered by Meta.

Governor Landry said this week that New Orleans is no longer important to Louisiana as it once was. But Stephen Barnes, the director of the Kathleen Blanco Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette, says the New Orleans region has more influence on the state’s economy than any other metro area in the state.

Cut 27 (12) “…state tax revenues.”

Governor Landry said this week that New Orleans is no longer as important to Louisiana as it once was. Economist Stephen Barnes says while New Orleans doesn’t have the population or the jobs it had pre-Katrina, it’s still a huge economic driver and has the largest concentration of economic activity in the state. He says that’s why it’s still important that the state makes sure that New Orleans succeeds.

Cut 5 (05) “…our state grow.” 

A man and woman from Houma are behind bars on child sex abuse charges. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says 57-year-old Thomas Tucker the Third calls himself the pastor of the “Outcast of Society Ministries,” and he’s responsible for abusing at least two children. It says 47-year-old Sharotta Lewis witnessed the abuse and did not report it. Deputy Blake Tabor says this remains an active investigation. 

Cut 15 (09) “…to come forward.” 

Veteran running back Alvin Kamara will indeed be a Saint this season. Kace Kieschnick has the story.

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You can add LSU to the SEC and other member schools opposing the Protect College Sports Act. LSU President Wade Rousse co-signed a letter saying while they appreciate the efforts surrounding the bill, key issues remain, specifically when it comes to pooling media rights, which the conference is adamantly opposed to. The Big Ten has also come out in opposition of the bill as currently written.

As the size of the Meta data center in Richland Parish grows, so do concerns over how much it could cost utility ratepayers. Jeff Palermo reports.

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Veteran running back Alvin Kamara will indeed be a Saint this season. Kace Kieschnick has the story.

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A man and a woman from Houma are behind bars, charged with sexually assaulting children.

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Governor Jeff Landry said this week that New Orleans is no longer important to Louisiana as it once was. But Stephen Barnes, the director of the Kathleen Blanco Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette, says the New Orleans region has more influence on the state’s economy than any other metro area in the state.

Cut 4 (12) “…state tax revenues.”

New Orleans does not have the population or the number of jobs it had pre-Hurricane Katrina. But Barnes says New Orleans is still a huge driver and has the largest concentration of economic activity in the state. Barnes says that’s why it’s still important that the state makes sure that New Orleans succeeds.

Cut 5 (05) “…our state grow.”

Landry made his comment that New Orleans is not as important as it once was at the announcement of Meta’s 50-billion-dollar investment into the Richland Parish A-I data center. Barnes says the data center is great, but…

Cut 6 (11) “…the state economy.”

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As the Meta data center in Richland Parish grows, so do concerns over whether utility ratepayers will be stuck with the bill. Alaina DiLaura with the group Alliance for Affordable Energy says she doesn’t exactly trust Meta and Entergy when they say they will cover all the costs of the electricity needed to power the massive facility.

Cut 7 (10) “…shifted to residents.”

Governor Landry responded to that claim by saying unlike Louisiana, other states were not prepared for the infrastructure demands of such a large data center. DiLaura also notes that the contract between Meta and Entergy does not cover the lifespan of the gas plants they’re building.

Cut 8 (11) “…beyond 20 years.”

Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis, whose city is one parish to the west of the data center, says he’s confident that Meta and Entergy will keep their end of the bargain and not stick ratepayers with the bill.

Cut 9 (08)  “…State of Louisiana.”

Mayor Ellis says Meta and Entergy keeping their promises is essential for future data center projects, which he says are huge economic drivers, especially in rural areas.

Cut 10 (12) “…future power generation.”

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Saints running back Alvin Kamara is finalizing a restructured deal to take a pay cut to stay in New Orleans. The 30-year-old had jaded back-and-forth with the front office regarding his future after the Saints signed free-agent running back Travis Etienne (AY-chan). Nola.com’s Matt Paras (“Paris”) says in an offseason where the Saints lost Taysom Hill and Demario Davis, it’s good to see a veteran star return.

Cut 11 (10) “…people are happy.”

Injuries and offensive struggles have limited the once-explosive running back in recent years. Paras says he expects Etienne to step into more of a leading role in the backfield but hopes the offense finds ways for Kamara to contribute.

Cut 12 (12) “…that skill set.”

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A man and woman from Houma are arrested on allegations of physically and sexually abusing children. Investigators with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office say 57-year-old Thomas Tucker the Third is the perpetrator and is behind bars on more than 600-thousand dollars bond. Deputy Blake Tabor says Tucker is facing a slew of charges.

Cut 13 (09)  “…two counts.”

Tabor says what’s especially disturbing is that Tucker passed himself off as someone who children could trust and confide in.

Cut 14 (10) “…of Society Ministries.”

In addition, detectives say 47-year-old Sharotta Lewis witnessed the abuse and failed to report it. She was arrested on charges similar to the ones Tucker is facing, and she’s also being held on more than 600-thousand dollars bond. Tabor says this remains an active investigation.

Cut 15 (09) “…to come forward.”

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Grambling is picked to finish second in the SWAC West in the conference preseason poll behind defending champs Prairie View A&M. Third-year head coach Mickey Joseph says he tried to lead a balanced attack when he arrived at Grambling, but now he knows the team’s identity.

Cut 16 (15) “…want to bang.”

Grambling is coming off a 7-and-5 season last year. Two of the Tigers’ four SWAC losses came by just one point. Offensive lineman Alexander Vigil says the G-men need to play complementary football to win close games.

Cut 17 (16) “…the other team.”

Southern, meanwhile, is fifth in the preseason poll after a 2-and-10 season last year. The Jaguars welcomed Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk as the program’s new head coach. Faulk says it was perfect timing that he was looking to be a coach, and the Jaguars needed one.

Cut 18 (20) “…happen than Louisiana.”

Defensive back Herman Brister is a preseason All-SWAC first-team selection. He says he expects this year’s group to be a different team with Faulk at the helm.

Cut 19 (16) “…off the field.”

It’s a complete role reversal. Four years ago, the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent, passed unanimously in the Senate, only to have it not heard in the House. This week, that same bill passed overwhelmingly in the House; and Congresswoman Julia Letlow, who voted in favor of it, acknowledges it faces an uncertain future in the Senate.

Cut 13 (05) “…so we’ll see.” 

The search is on to find the source of the parasite causing an outbreak of explosive diarrhea. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says this national outbreak suggests there is a domestic cause – it’s almost always caused by contaminated fresh produce.

Cut 4 (09) “…types of items.”

Sokol recommends thoroughly washing all produce and washing your hands before and after handling it. 

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux says don’t read too much into a cryptic post by 50 Cent, when he said he might have to pull back on the Red River project. Arceneaux says the rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has already invested millions of dollars in revitalizing downtown Shreveport, and the big question is whether he will actually run the Red River District.

Cut 8 (12) “…couple of spots.”

LSU is retiring the Ruston Rifle’s jersey this season. Bert Jones’ number 7 is going up on the south end zone facade during the November 14th game against Texas. Jones says playing in Death Valley was unforgettable.

Cut 10 (12) “…special time.”

What a difference four years make. In 2022, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent, only to have that bill stall in the House. Now, four years later, the House passed that same bill, sending it to the Senate where it meets an uncertain fate. Julia Letlow was among the representatives who voted in favor of it, doing so after polling her constituents.

Cut 12 (08) “…on this one.” 

The Louisiana Department of Health has reported 36 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal infection causing explosive diarrhea. Louisiana is just one of 30 states that have reported cases of the infection. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says the CDC and FDA are working to find the source of the outbreak.

Cut 3 (12) “…resolve the outbreak.”

Former LSU All-American quarterback Bert Jones will have his jersey retired in Tiger Stadium. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for Drew Hanson. He’s the U.S. marshal who was shot and killed while trying to serve a warrant on a fugitive in Alexandria this week. Currently, the campaign has raised more than 85-thousand dollars of its 110-thousand-dollar goal. The 36-year-old Hanson leaves behind a wife and two kids.

The search is on to find the source of the parasite causing an outbreak of explosive diarrhea. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says this national outbreak suggests there is a domestic cause – it’s almost always caused by contaminated fresh produce.

Cut 4 (09) “…types of items.”

Could 50 Cent’s investment in Shreveport be in jeopardy? The rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, posted a cryptic message on Instagram, saying, in his words, some people in Shreveport don’t want things to get better, and he’s going to have to pull back on the Red River, referring to the entertainment production district he’s seeking to create. Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux says he’s not concerned about 50 Cent’s overall commitment to the city.

Cut 6 (11) “…on everything else.”

The number of non-farm jobs in Louisiana has topped 2.01 million for the first time in state history.  Adam Knapp, the CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says while the construction boom has boosted employment, he’s concerned Louisiana ranks among the lowest in the South for new business applications since 2019.

Cut 12 (10) “…a faster rate.”

A new law going into effect August 1st adjusts minimum lengths and increases catch limits for black bass and crappie in portions of the Atchafalaya Basin. Ryan Montegue with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the law will allow LDWF officials to monitor the fishing quality in the area closely.

Cut 15 (12) “…benefit the fishery.”

A deputy U.S. marshal was killed in a shooting in Alexandria this week. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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More people than ever are working in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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SWAC Media Day kicks off in Birmingham, Alabama, today. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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If you live in Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany or Terrebonne parishes and your property sustained damage from Tropical Storm Arthur, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Nate Custer with FEMA says while the deadline to apply for assistance isn’t until late next month, you shouldn’t procrastinate.

Cut 4 (11) “…happened to you.”

Custer says once you register, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment.

Cut 5 (11) “…to your property.”

Ten days after that, you’ll get a letter either via email or snail mail explaining the decision and, if approved, the amount of the assistance. Custer says have your bank account information handy, because the assistance is paid in the form of direct deposit.

Cut 6 (08) “…the postal service.”

There should be plenty of money to go around – the four parishes have been approved for eight-million dollars in FEMA assistance. To register, either download the FEMA app, go to disaster assistance-dot-gov or call 800-621-3362.

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Teachers in Richland Parish say the Meta data center is already providing benefits and will continue to do so once it’s fully built out. Sarah Morris, who teaches third and fourth grade at Holly Ridge Elementary School, says the technology associated with it is boosting student achievement.

Cut 7 (07) “…kids love it.”

Morris says the data center is allowing students to learn valuable skills that many adults couldn’t even think of grasping.

Cut 8 (11) “…learn about it.”

Morris says having the Meta data center will help set up Richland Parish students for successful careers.

Cut 9 (12)  “…with their career.”

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The number of non-farm jobs in Louisiana has topped 2.01 million for the first time in state history. That’s according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Adam Knapp, the CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says it’s a major milestone, driven largely by growth in the construction industry.

Cut 10 (12) “…the capital region.”

Knapp says Monroe posted the fastest job growth of any metro area, fueled by construction of Meta’s 50-billion-dollar data center in Richland Parish. He says six of the state’s ten metro areas added jobs, while Houma and Shreveport are among the four that lost jobs.

Cut 11 (10) “…the coming year”

While the construction boom has boosted employment, Knapp says he’s concerned Louisiana ranks among the lowest in the South for new business applications since 2019.

Cut 12 (10) “…a faster rate.”

Knapp says the construction jobs are temporary. He says if new firms do not form behind the megaprojects, the boom risks leaving little residue.

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A new law going into effect August 1st sets a minimum length limit of 12 inches and a daily creel limit of five for black bass and a minimum length of eight inches and a 25-fish daily limit for crappie in portions of the Atchafalaya Basin. Ryan Montegue with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the law hopes to improve fishing in the area.

Cut 13 (09)  “…catch larger fish.”

The law affects portions of the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waterways in south-central Louisiana. Montegue says waterways outside of the designated area will abide by the previous regulations.

Cut 14 (08) “…of ten fish.”

Montegue says the law will allow LDWF officials to Montier the fishing quality in the area closely.

Cut 15 (12) “…benefit the fishery.”

For a map of the effected area visit the LDWF website.

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The Sun Belt conference kicks of media days in New Orleans today. UL Lafayette was picked to finish second in the West division in the preseason coaches’ poll. Fifth-yar head coach Michael Desormeaux returns starting quarterback Lunch Winfield, who Locked on Sun Belt podcast host Dave Schultz says will be key to the Cajuns’ success.

Cut 16 (19) “…couple of years.”

Louisiana Tech finished fourth in the poll in its first season in the Sun Belt. The Bulldogs have another fifth-year head coach in Sonny Cumbie, who brings back two starting quarterbacks from last season in Blake Baker and Trey Kukuk. Tech finished last year 8-and-5 with an Independence Bowl win over Coastal Carolina, and Schultz expects them to compete right away.

Cut 17 (14) “…that preseason poll.”

ULM came last in the poll, where they finished after going 1-and-7 in conference play last season. Third-year head coach Bryant Vincent brings back starting quarterback Aidan Armenta and three of his top four targets; but after two seasons of disappointment in Monroe, Schultz says it’s make-or-break for the Warhawks this season.

Cut 18 (15) “…the Sun Belt.”

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SWAC Media Day kicks off in Birmingham, Alabama, today. One of the biggest storylines in the conference is the new head coach of the Southern Jaguars: NFL legend Marshall Faulk. SWAC TV play-by-play announcer Santoria Black has high expectations for the Jaguars, but he says fans may need to wait before they dub Faulk the next Coach Prime.

Cut 19 (19) “…he’s just not.”

Defensive back Herman Brister and wide receiver Cameron Jefferson will join Faulk at Media Day.

Grambling finished 7-and-5 last season and 4-and-4 in conference play. Black says Mickey Joseph’s Tigers have some big questions to answer, but their five home games this season make them a team to watch.

Cut 20 (17) “…have a shot.”

The Tigers will be represented by offensive lineman Alexander Vigil and linebacker Marcellius Johnson.

A political rift is heating up between Governor Landry and New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno. It started when Moreno and other city officials pushed back against a new law that combined the city’s civil and criminal district courts. Landry noted that Orleans Parish was the only one with two separate district courts.

Cut 10 (13) “…rest of the state.” 

Moreno responded by saying the focus should always be to strive for every city and every parish to reach their fullest potential.

Teachers in Richland Parish are living the good life. Thanks to tax revenues from the new Meta data center, teachers there are getting a bonus of up to FIFTY-THOUSAND DOLLARS! Mangum High School head football coach Scott Wilcher says that’s a huge help to him and his family.

Cut 5 (09) “…along right now.”

Deputies in St. John the Baptist Parish rescued four people from a car that crashed into a canal off the side of I-10. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A deputy U.S. marshal was killed in a shooting in Alexandria yesterday afternoon. It happened as Deputy Marshal Drew Hanson was attempting to serve an arrest warrant on 48-year-old Clarence Frazier Jr. The U.S. Marshals Service says Frazier was ultimately taken into custody. The FBI is leading the investigation into Hanson’s death.