Attorney General Liz Murrill is demanding an investigation of the Caddo Parish Commission for issuing a proclamation welcoming Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to Shreveport. Murrill says there was no mention of the resolution on any meeting agenda, and that’s a violation of the Open Meetings Act. Loyola University New Orleans Law Professor Dane Ciolino says there is merit to Murrill’s claims. 

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A recent traffic stop in St. Tammany Parish is going viral on social media. Lieutenant Carli Messina says Deputy Dustin Byers pulled a driver over on Highway 21 near Bogalusa for speeding, and he noticed something about the driver.

Cut 6 (08) “…his tie properly.”

Yes, Byers did issue the driver a citation.

The 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off kicks off tomorrow at The Harbor Center in Slidell. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says twelve top chefs from across the state will compete to showcase their culinary skills using Louisiana seafood.

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Nine former athletes and coaches will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Saturday, including former NFL star Andrew Whitworth. Ronnie Rantz is president and CEO of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation.

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A proclamation by the Caddo Parish Commission welcoming Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to Shreveport last weekend has drawn the ire of Attorney General Liz Murrill, and she’s ordered the Louisiana Department of Justice to open an investigation. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Festivities get underway today in Natchitoches for the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Jeff Palermo has the story

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Attorney General Liz Murrill has instructed the Louisiana Department of Justice to open an investigation into the Caddo Parish Commission for issuing a proclamation welcoming Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to Shreveport last weekend as part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. Murrill says at issue here is there’s no mention of the resolution on any meeting agenda, and that’s a violation of the Open Meetings Act. Loyola University New Orleans Law Professor Dane Ciolino says there is merit to Murrill’s claims.

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That said, Ciolino says even if the commission acted improperly, the violation is a fairly minor one.

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In fact, Murrill went out of her way to call Sanders, in her words, “socialist Bernie Sanders” in her official release announcing the investigation. Ciolino says it’s important to note that this is different from a mayoral proclamation.

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A recent traffic stop in St. Tammany Parish is going viral, and not for bad reasons. Lieutenant Carli Messina with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says last weekend, Deputy Dustin Byers pulled a driver over on Highway 21 near Bogalusa, and he noticed something about the driver.

Cut 6 (08) “…his tie properly.” (driver was en route to a funeral, and deputy helped him tie his tie)

The sheriff’s office posted the photo of Deputy Byers tying the driver’s tie on its Facebook page, and it’s been shared more than 25-hundred times and has received more than 17-hundred comments. The driver was going 20 miles over the speed limit; and in case you’re wondering, Messina says – yes – Deputy Byers did issue the driver a citation.

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Messina says all in all, it was a very heartwarming encounter.

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Hopefully, the driver can take the defensive driver course and get his citation dismissed.

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The 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off kicks off tomorrow at The Harbor Center in Slidell. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says twelve top chefs from across the state will compete to showcase their culinary skills using Louisiana seafood.

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Held alongside the Tammany Taste of Summer, Nungesser says attendees can enjoy tastings from 15 local restaurants trying to find Louisiana on a plate.

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Nungesser says the winner will travel the globe and be an ambassador for the state.

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Tickets are available at Louisiana-Seafood-dot-com.

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A big celebration takes place this weekend in Natchitoches as nine former athletes and coaches will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday. Headlining the class is Nick Saban. CEO and president of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, Ronnie Rantz, says the legendary college football coach brought the LSU Tigers from relative mediocrity to a national championship in five years.

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One of Saban’s former players is also part of the 2025 class. Rantz says Andrew Whitworth won multiple championships while playing offensive tackle at a high level.

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Former NBA All-Star Danny Granger, former WNBA All-Star Vickie Johnson and LSU gymnast all-American April Burkholder will be enshrined on Saturday night. Rantz says The class also features some greats coaches like Delgado baseball coach Joe Scheuermann, St. Thomas More boys basketball coach Danny Broussard and former Catholic High football coach Dale Weiner.

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You can watch this year’s ceremonies on Saturday night on Louisiana Public Broadcasting at 7 p-m.

Doctors across the country are urging Congress not to make cuts to Medicaid. Among them is Dr. Betty Lo of Metairie, who says with Louisiana having an exceptionally high number of people dependent on Medicaid for health coverage, slashing Medicaid would have a devastating effect.

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A bill to ban balloon releases sails through the legislature; so naturally, Governor Landry would sign it, right? Wrong! Governor Landry vetoed House Bill 581 by Harahan Republican John Illg, who says his colleagues were as shocked as he was when Landry turned it away.

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Illg says he will try again next year.

The Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 103rd annual convention is breaking records with over 15-hundred farmers and families expected to attend this weekend.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Governor Landry paid tribute to the LSU baseball team last night, saying thanks to the leadership of Head Coach Jay Johnson, the College World Series champs embody the greatness of Louisiana.

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Doctors across the country are urging Congress not to make cuts to Medicaid as they debate the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” Among them is Dr. Betty Lo of Metairie, who says she hopes lawmakers will prioritize people and their livelihoods over money.

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Despite the bill sailing through the legislature, Governor Landry vetoes a bill that would have banned the release of balloons into the air, saying such a ban would be nearly impossible to enforce. Harahan representative John Illg authored House Bill 581 and says he learned through legislative debate that balloons were harming cattle on farms throughout the state.

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Illg says he will file a revised version of the bill again next year.

It was a packed house at Alex Box Stadium as fans celebrated LSU’s national championship baseball team. College World Series Most Outstanding Player Kade Anderson finished the season with 180 strikeouts – third most in LSU history behind Ben McDonald and Paul Skenes. Anderson said he’s honored to be mentioned among such select company.

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Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 103rd annual convention starts today in New Orleans and runs through Sunday. Spokesman Avery Davidson says highlights include the estate planning seminar, the crowning of the 2025 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen, and the talent contest.

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The event will also include appearances by elected officials, including Congressman Clay Higgins.

The Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 103rd annual convention is breaking records with over 15-hundred farmers and families expected to attend this weekend.  Sean Richardson has more.

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A bill sails through the legislature, so naturally the governor would sign it, right? Not so fast! Jeff Palermo reports.

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LSU fans pack Alex Box Stadium to celebrate the national championship baseball team. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Over 15-hundred farmers and families are expected at the Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 103rd annual convention, starting today through Sunday in New Orleans. Spokesman Avery Davidson says the event will feature policy sessions, national speakers, and appearances by elected officials, including Congressman Clay Higgins.

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Attendees will discuss key agricultural issues, attend awards ceremonies, and elect officers. Davidson says highlights include the estate planning seminar, the crowning of the 2025 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen, and the talent contest.

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Davidson stressed the importance of policy-setting and says what sets the convention apart is that elected officials want to come to this convention.

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A bill to ban balloon releases sails through the legislature; so naturally, Governor Landry would sign it, right? Wrong! Governor Landry vetoed House Bill 581 by Harahan Republican John Illg, who says his colleagues were as shocked as he was when Landry turned it away.

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In his veto message, Landry wrote that a law fining anyone for coordinating the release of a group of balloons would be impossible to enforce. Illg said people testified in favor of the bill, saying balloons that went up into the air eventually came down and ended up in waterways, harming marine wildlife.

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Illg says he learned through this process that balloons were also harming cattle on farms throughout the state.

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Illg says he plans on bringing the bill back next year with some tweaks, in hopes that it will earn the governor’s signature the next time around.

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Doctors across the country are urging Congress not to make cuts to Medicaid as they debate the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” Among them is Dr. Betty Lo of Metairie, who says Louisiana has an exceptionally high number of people dependent on Medicaid for health coverage.

Cut 10 (12) “…with no insurance.”

Dr. Lo says as such, slashing Medicaid would have a devastating effect on both Louisiana patients and doctors.

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Lo says she hopes lawmakers will prioritize people and their livelihoods over money.

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It was a packed house at Alex Box Stadium as fans celebrated LSU’s national championship baseball team. Dignitaries, including Governor Landry and East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards, were on hand to pay tribute to the team that conquered the college baseball world. Steven Milam expressed his gratitude for all the support all season long.

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College World Series Most Outstanding Player Kade Anderson finished the season with 180 strikeouts. Not only did that lead the nation, but that’s the third highest single-season total in LSU history behind some legendary names, Ben McDonald and Paul Skenes. Anderson said he’s honored to be mentioned among such select company.

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Jared Jones will be forever known as the guy who drove in the winning run to cap the three-run ninth inning rally against Arkansas that put LSU in the national championship series. Jones said even when LSU fell behind by two in the top of the ninth that game, the team never gave up.

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Governor Landry said the team had a great leader in Head Coach Jay Johnson.

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Landry said thanks to Jay Johnson’s leadership, the College World Series Champion LSU Tigers embodies the greatness of Louisiana.

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Several Louisiana organizations are teaming up to urge lawmakers to protect SNAP and Medicaid, which are currently threatened as Congress debates the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” Dr. Jennifer Avegno (ah-VEGG-noh), the director of the New Orleans Health Department, says cuts to SNAP would be counterproductive to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s mission to get Americans to eat healthy.

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The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has launched aggressive enforcement actions to curb illegal offshore wagering and unauthorized online sweepstakes targeting Louisiana residents. Chairman Christopher Hebert says the Board sent over 40 cease-and-desist letters to offshore wagering platforms, including Bovada.

Cut 4 (08) “…they did comply”

Senator Bill Cassidy says the release of the 2025 Social Security and Medicare Trustees’ report, projects that Social Security will become insolvent in 2033. Cassidy warned that inaction will leave millions of Americans vulnerable.

Cut 13 (10)  “…hurts the tax payer.”

The Louisiana Department of Health reported the state’s first human West Nile Virus case of the year. This is in Livingston Parish, and the patient is hospitalized due to complications. The virus has been active in Louisiana since 2002. It can cause severe illness in one out of 150 infected people, potentially leading to paralysis or death. So far this year, 14 parishes have confirmed West Nile Virus activity; last year, there were 57 cases and three deaths.

Governor Landry was in Bossier City today to sign legislation that he says will bring Louisianans from a state of dependence to independence. He signed a welfare reform bill that creates a single entry point for low income residents seeking food stamps or temporary cash through TANF, with the eventual goal of getting a job.

Cut 10 (12) “…through employment.”

Several Louisiana organizations are teaming up to urge lawmakers to protect SNAP and Medicaid, which are currently threatened as Congress debates the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” Michael McClanahan, the president of the NAACP Louisiana State Conference, says cuts to those programs would disproportionately affect Black Americans.

Cut 7 (09) “…is racial irresponsibility.”

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is cracking down on illegal offshore wagering and unauthorized online sweepstakes targeting Louisiana residents. Sean Richardson has more.

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Senator Bill Cassidy warns that inaction on Social Security will leave millions of Americans vulnerable, and borrowing to cover benefits could add trillions to the national debt.

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The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is cracking down on illegal offshore wagering and unauthorized online sweepstakes targeting Louisiana residents. Sean Richardson has more.

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Several Louisiana organizations are joining forces to urge Congress to protect SNAP and Medicaid from potential cuts. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has launched aggressive enforcement actions to curb illegal offshore wagering and unauthorized online sweepstakes targeting Louisiana residents. Chairman Christopher Hebert says this is a huge issue.

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In a coordinated effort with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office and the Louisiana State Police, Gaming Enforcement Division, the Board issued a cease-and-desist order to Harp Media B.V., operating as Bovada, demanding an immediate halt to its illegal online gambling activities in Louisiana. Hebert says the Board sent over 40 cease-and-desist letters to other offshore wagering platforms, including Bovada.

Cut 4 (08) “…they did comply”

Hebert emphasized Louisiana’s zero-tolerance stance, stating that illegal operators threaten public safety and the fairness of the gaming industry. Hebert says the Board pledges to continue leveraging all enforcement tools to ensure compliance, protect Louisiana patrons.

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Several Louisiana organizations are teaming up to urge lawmakers to protect SNAP and Medicaid, which are currently threatened as Congress debates the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Act. Dr. Jennifer Avegno (ah-VEGG-noh), the director of the New Orleans Health Department, says cuts to SNAP benefits would be completely counterproductive to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s mission to get Americans to eat healthy.

Cut 6 (13) “…needs every day.”

Michael McClanahan, the president of the NAACP Louisiana State Conference, says cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would disproportionately affect Black Americans.

Cut 7 (09) “…is racial irresponsibility.”

Conrad Cable is the owner of Current Farms in Marion, which is in Union Parish. He says cuts to Medicaid would be devastating for working small business owners like him and his brother.

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Governor Landry was in Bossier City today to sign legislation that he says will bring Louisianans from a state of dependence to independence. He signed bills that will move the TANF and SNAP programs from DCFS to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Landry says this reorganization will give the L-W-C the opportunity to help low income individuals, who are seeking government assistance, find a job.

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Landry says this welfare reform law creates a single entry point for low income residents residents seeking food stamps or temporary cash through TANF. He says eligible recipients can receive the assistance but the eventual goal is a job.

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Landry also signed a bill that increases the number of work searches required for unemployment benefits from three to five per week.

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Senator Bill Cassidy says the release of the 2025 Social Security and Medicare Trustees’ report, projects that Social Security will become insolvent in 2033.

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Cassidy warned that inaction will leave millions of Americans vulnerable and borrowing to cover benefits could add trillions to the national debt.

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Cassidy warned that inaction will leave millions of Americans vulnerable and borrowing to cover benefits could add trillions to the national debt.

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The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has launched aggressive enforcement actions to curb illegal offshore wagering and unauthorized online sweepstakes targeting Louisiana residents. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Christopher Hebert says this is a huge issue

Cut 3 (12) “…here in Louisiana.”

Hebert has sent more than 40 cease and desist letters to online wagering platforms.

While saying he prefers the House’s version of the Big, Beautiful Bill over the Senate’s, Senator Bill Cassidy says the Senate bill is a starting point, and negotiations will continue between Republican lawmakers. Cassidy says its passage will deliver the largest tax cut for working families in the nation’s history.

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A Facebook scam rears its ugly head in Louisiana, and at least one person is out a lot of money. Colleen Crain reports.

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Celebrating the champs – LSU is holding a championship rally for the College World Series champions this evening. Gates at Alex Box Stadium open at seven, and the program begins at eight. That’s one hour later than originally scheduled, due to excessive heat. The event will be livestreamed.

CVS’ text blast earlier this month over House Bill 358 has drawn a lawsuit by Attorney General Liz Murrill. It’s one of three she filed, with the other two alleging drug price manipulation and business practices that drive independent pharmacies out of business.

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CVS denies all allegations.

A warning about a scam involving mobile home sales. Carmen Million, the president of the Better Business Bureau serving South Central Louisiana, says a seller going by the name Rose Harvey Mobile Homes created a fake Facebook listing using real mobile home photos, luring real would-be buyers.

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One buyer got duped out of 35-hundred dollars.

Glen West of 247Sports says LSU has the talent to make another run to Omaha next season. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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Just three days after the NBA wrapped up the 2024-25 season, work moves forward on the 2025-26 season. And that starts with tonight’s NBA draft. The Pelicans have two first round picks – numbers seven and 23. Yesterday, the Pels traded C-J McCollum and Kelly Olynyk to the Wizards for Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey.