While Tropical Storm Arthur did not pack any damaging winds, it did dump large amounts of rain throughout South Louisiana – enough to overwhelm drainage pumps. National Weather Service Meteorologist Phil Grigsby says areas near New Orleans were especially hit hard.

Cut 6 (08) “…to nine inches.”

Terrebonne Parish was among the parishes that sustained the heaviest damage from the storm. Earl Eues, the director of the Terrebonne Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says the damage was not only from flood waters, but also from tornadoes.

Cut 9 (12)  “…some minor damage.”

The Louisiana Farm Bureau convention kicks off today, but the four-day conference won’t be all business. Bureau Communications Director Avery Davidson says what makes the Louisiana Farm Bureau different from others across the country; just like the rest of the state, they like to have a good time.

Cut 5 (13) “…of fun.”

The Protect College Sports Act passed through the Senate Commerce Committee and can now head to the Senate floor. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says this is the furthest any college sports-related bill has made it, and he thinks it has a good chance of advancing to the House.

Cut 14 (11) “…I can tell.”

The rains from what was Tropical Storm Arthur came down hard and fast – so much so that flood control systems couldn’t keep up. That certainly was the case in Terrebonne Parish. Earl Eues, the director of the Terrebonne Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says while flood waters ended up inside some homes, no mandatory evacuations were needed. He says the weather should allow crews to focus on recovery today.

Cut 11 (07) “…its normal operations.”

Areas in Southeast Louisiana got upwards of eight to ten inches of rain. Of course, the heavy rains weren’t limited to the New Orleans area. National Weather Service Meteorologist Phil Grigsby says as you go further north and west, the rainfall totals in some areas were even greater.

Cut 8 (06) “…inches of rain.”

Tornadoes also tore through some parts of southeast Louisiana, damaging some homes.

The 104th annual Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention kicked off in New Orleans today. Kace Kieschick reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The Saints announced their Hall of Fame Class of 2026 – Mark Ingram and Terron Armstead. Ingram spent ten of his 12 seasons with the Saints in two different stints. Armstead was an all-pro offensive tackle who spent nine of his 12 NFL seasons with the black and gold.

While Tropical Storm Arthur may have dissipated, it certainly left its mark in Louisiana. Areas throughout South Louisiana, from New Orleans to Lake Charles, got pounded with upwards of eight inches of rain – so much so that it overwhelmed flood control systems, leading to flooding in some areas. 

Parts south of Greater New Orleans area were among the hardest hit. Joe Gallinaro reports. 

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

The Protect College Sports Act passed through the Senate Commerce Committee and can now head to the Senate floor. The bipartisan bill provides antitrust exemptions to the NCAA to enforce nationwide regulations on revenue sharing, N-I-L deals and the college transfer portal. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says it can restore some order in the legal jungle college athletics has become.

Cut 12 (10) “…for years now.” 

The Louisiana Farm Bureau convention kicks off today. U.S. Senate candidates Julia Letlow, John Fleming, Jamie Davis and Gary Crockett will all be in attendance during the four-day event. Bureau Communications Director Avery Davidson says with a record 16-hundred farmers and their families expected to attend, it’s bound to attract lawmakers.

Cut 4 (10) “…affected by them.”

Tropical Storm Arthur is no more, but it’s going to be a while before it becomes a distant memory. The storm spawned a handful of tornadoes in southeast Louisiana, including Metro New Orleans, causing damage to several homes, including more than a half-dozen in and near Houma. Earl Eues, the director of the Terrebonne Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says the rain came down so hard and so fast that it overwhelmed the parish’s flood control system.

Cut 10 (09) “…to catch up.” 

National Weather Service Meteorologist Phil Grigsby says those areas got about six to nine inches of rain – and the same is also true for areas further north.

Cut 7 (14) “…over 10 inches.”

The Louisiana Farm Bureau convention kicks off today with a record 16-hundred farmers and their families expected to attend. The four-day event will host Labor, Environmental, Farm-to-Table and Commodity Conferences. Bureau Communications Director Avery Davidson says the convention is always the most important event of the year.

Cut 3 (09) “…coming year.”

The next time you go to a fast food restaurant in Louisiana, be on your best behavior towards the employees, or else. Governor Landry signed the Behind The Counter Protection Act, which toughens penalties for those convicted of assaulting retail and service employees. Landry signed the bill in a ceremony at a Baton Rouge McDonald’s.

Cut 13 (07)  “…lost their civility.”

While Tropical Storm Arthur did not pack any damaging winds, it did dump large amounts of rain throughout South Louisiana – enough to overwhelm drainage pumps. National Weather Service Meteorologist Phil Grigsby says areas near New Orleans were especially hit hard.

Cut 6 (08) “…to nine inches.”

Terrebonne Parish was among the parishes that sustained the heaviest damage from the storm. Earl Eues, the director of the Terrebonne Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says the damage was not only from flood waters, but also from tornadoes.

Cut 9 (12)  “…some minor damage.”

Eues says the rain came down so fast that the drainage pumps couldn’t keep up, and that caused some homes to flood.

The 104th annual Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention kicked off in New Orleans today. Kace Kieschick reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

We’re getting details of Cam Jordan’s one-year deal with the Saints that he says will be his last with the team and the NFL. Jordan’s base value is seven and a half million dollars; and if he reaches certain sack incentives, he can add an additional three-million dollars to that total.

Tropical Storm Arthur may have dissipated, but the cleanup in some areas is just getting started. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says an unexpected turn to the north yesterday afternoon kept rainfall totals down.

Cut 10 (07) “…eight or so.”

Still, there are reports of several areas throughout South Louisiana which became flooded, stretching across the entire state from Lake Charles to New Orleans.

If you become aggressive towards fast food employees, be prepared to pay a steep price. Governor Landry signed the Behind The Counter Protection Act, which toughens penalties for those convicted of assaulting retail and service employees. John Valluzzo, whose family operates McDonald’s locations in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, says this law is needed to protect his employees

Cut 15 (09) “…be treated respectfully.”

School districts throughout the state are expressing concern about Governor Landry’s plan to redirect 168-million dollars in public school funding to extend the teacher and support staff stipends for another year. Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack says this would be a one-year reduction.

Cut 6 (07) “…need.”

Franklin Parish running back Trey Martin has committed to LSU. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor believes the funds are available for school systems to pay teachers their stipends so they do not receive pay cuts. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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The next time you go to a fast food restaurant, be nice to the employees, or else. Andrew Greenstein explains why.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Franklin Parish running back Trey Martin has committed to LSU. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack has reviewed the financials of the state’s public-school districts, and he says most of them have the funds to support Governor Landry’s plan to cover the cost of a two-thousand-dollar stipend for teachers and a one-thousand-dollar stipend for school support workers.

Cut 4 (04) “…to do this.”

Landry is proposing a 168-million-dollar cut in public school funding and redirecting that money to pay the stipends teachers and school support workers have received the last three years. Waguespack says school districts have 1.8-billion dollars in their unassigned fund balances that can help pay for the loss in state aid for operation expenses.

Cut 5 (11) “…one time ask.”

The governor’s plan needs legislative support. Two-thirds of the state lawmakers have to approve, and mail-in ballots are due by 5 p-m on June 23rd.

Landry has also a created a task force to study how the state can use its resources better to fund teacher salaries and get their pay closer to the Southern Regional Average. Waguespack says this reduction in state funding is just for one year.

Cut 6 (07) “…need.”

Local school officials say Landry’s plan cuts state funding by about five-percent.

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LSU and Hyundai Steel inked a Master Research Agreement in collaboration with its 5.8-billion-dollar steel mill scheduled to open in Ascension Parish in 2029. LSU Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research Partnerships Greg Trahan (truh-HAHN) says the agreement isn’t just for one project; it’s for all of them.

Cut 7 (10) “…these research projects.”

The agreement will allow Hyundai Steel and LSU to collaborate on whatever research opportunities the company may encounter. Trahan says the agreement gives Hyundai access to LSU’s research personnel and resources.

Cut 8 (14) “…every academic discipline.”

Trahan says the research agreement is unlike any LSU has ever signed. It clears up any potential patent disputes upfront and allows for quick action and scientific advancement. He says it’s not just about a single investment or project, but a new way to work with a company.

Cut 9 (14)  “…of talent development.”

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Tropical Storm Arthur is dissipating as it moves over land in Texas and into Louisiana. The storm made landfall in Texas about halfway between Corpus Christi and Galveston and started its northward turn from there. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says with that unexpected turn to the north, Louisiana won’t be as hard hit as originally forecast.

Cut 10 (07) “…eight or so.”

Keim says once Arthur moves out of the region, another frontal system will be coming through the state.

Cut 11 (08) “…afternoon convective showers.”

Keim says Tropical Storm Arthur is proof that even with a lower than normal hurricane forecast for the season, you should not let your guard down under any circumstances.

Cut 12 (07) “…just be vigilant.”

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The next time you go to a fast food restaurant in Louisiana, be on your best behavior towards the employees, or else. Governor Landry signed the Behind The Counter Protection Act, which toughens penalties for those convicted of assaulting retail and service employees. Landry signed the bill in a ceremony at a Baton Rouge McDonald’s.

Cut 13 (07)  “…lost their civility.”

The bill was authored by Baton Rouge Representative Dixon McMakin, who noted that while there have been no notable incidents in Louisiana, employees should not have to deal with out-of-control customers.

Cut 14 (10) “…behind the counters.”

John Valluzzo, whose family operates McDonald’s locations in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, says this law is needed to protect his employees

Cut 15 (09) “…be treated respectfully.”

The law goes into effect August 1st.

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Franklin Parish four-star running back Trey Martin gave his verbal pledge to join LSU’s 2027 recruiting class. The rising senior is the number one running back in the state, and 247Sports ranks him as the 14th back nationwide. The Voice of the Patriots, Matt Reynolds, says even as a freshman, you could tell Martin could be the best player to ever wear a Patriots uniform.

Cut 16 (16) “…a threat offensively.”

Martin racked up over 13-hundred rushing yards and 31 touchdowns his junior season. He also runs track for Franklin Parish with an 11.31-second 100-meter sprint time. Reynolds says the six-foot, 200-pound back can beat you any way you like.

Cut 17 (18)  “…got breakaway speed.”

Martin is the third running back to commit to LSU’s 2027 class, alongside four-star Tre Segarra and three-star Brennan Lacey. Reynolds says Martin is all business off the field. He takes care of himself and is obsessed with getting better.

Cut 18 (14) “…on the field.”

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The Saints finished veteran minicamp yesterday and are out for the summer until training camp begins in late July. Quarterback Tyler Shough says he’s spent the entire offseason in New Orleans, and he says it will make a big difference heading into year two.

Cut 19 (14) “…these new guys?”

Shough has plans to set up a passing retreat with the Saints receivers and Saints legend Drew Brees in San Diego. New Orleans has prioritized building chemistry this offseason, placing players into SWAT teams with teammates they may not usually be around. Shough says the offseason prep has helped on and off the field.

Cut 20 (18) “…have been around.”

Tropical Storm Arthur made landfall in Texas about halfway between Corpus Christi and Galveston and started its northward turn from there. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says with that unexpected turn to the north, Louisiana won’t be as hard hit as originally forecast.

Cut 10 (07) “…eight or so.”

Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out against the proposed deal with Iran to end the war and re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Cassidy says if it goes through, the deal makes the entire U.S.-led operation in vain.

Cut 6 (14) “…everyone failed.”

Cassidy says the deal strikes him as what he terms “JCPOA 2.0,” which was the deal that President Obama struck with Iran, which he also opposed.

An Australian woman in Franklinton faces voter fraud charges for allegedly illegally voting in the last two federal elections. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Tropical Storm Arthur has forced some adjustments to early voting in Cameron Parish. Governor Landry has issued an executive order suspending early voting tomorrow. There’s no early voting Friday because of the Juneteenth holiday. Early voting will proceed as normal in all other parishes.

We’re keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Arthur, as it’s expected to bring flash flooding conditions to south and central Louisiana. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm this morning with sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. Andy Tingler with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says Arthur could bring eight or more inches of rain to some areas.

Cut 9 (07)  “…urban flooding.”

With flash flooding possible for the rest of this week, DOTD is urging you to be extra careful when venturing out onto the roadways. Spokesman Rodney Mallett says it’s called “flash flood” for a reason – it happens so fast, before crews have time to respond.

Cut 19 (10) “…they’re going safely.”

Mallett says if it’s raining hard, the very best thing you can do is to stay off the roads altogether if at all possible.

A 51-year-old Australian woman is facing up to five years in prison for allegedly illegally voting in the 2022 and 2024 federal elections. Nataly Migliore (Mil-ee-yor-ay) is a legal permanent resident of Franklinton who allegedly registered to vote despite not being a U.S. citizen. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says she’s just one of numerous noncitizens found in Louisiana’s voter registration.

Cut 3 (12) “…since the 1980s.”

Franklin Parish four-star running back Trey Martin says he’s going to LSU. Martin is the state’s top back in the 2027 class, and Franklin Parish Coach Adrian Burnette says Martin is a special athlete.

Cut 13 (12) “…out of it.”

Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to make landfall in Southwest Louisiana tonight. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The severe weather is leading to many cancellations of summer schools and other programs. School districts across South Louisiana, extending to the Capital region and beyond, have announced the closure of their campuses tomorrow in anticipation of the storms. More cancellations will likely be announced throughout the day today.

An Australian woman who’s living legally in Franklinton but is not a U.S. citizen is charged with illegally voting in a pair of federal elections. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says there are open investigations into other cases of illegal voting thanks to the information found with the SAVE database; and as such she expects more indictments similar to that of Nataly Migliore.

Cut 5 (11) “…our elections.”

Senator Bill Cassidy says he opposes the proposed deal the Trump administration made with Iran to end the war there and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Cassidy says along with not meeting any of its goals, the U.S. just gave Iran a massive amount of ammunition for future negotiations that it cannot undo.

Cut 8 (10) “…in the future.”