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.

Cut 6 (13) “…needs every day.”

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.

Cut 14 (10) “…for our country.”

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.

Cut 3 (12) “…here in Louisiana.”

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.

Cut 5 (11) “…for all Louisianians.”

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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.

Cut 8 (11) “…cuts to billionaires.”

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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.

Cut 9 (12)  “…to work.”

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.

Cut 10 (12) “…through employment.”

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.

Cut 12 (09) “…should not be an option.”

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

Cut 13 (10)  “…hurts the tax payer.”

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

Cut 14 (10) “…for our country.”

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.

Cut 11 (07) “…of this magnitude.”

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.

Cut 9 (10)  “…out of business.”

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.

Cut 4 (13) “…even in existence.”

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.

Senator Bill Cassidy says he prefers the House version of the Big Beautiful Bill over the Senate’s version because the Senate is looking at cutting Medicaid to the point that it threatens rural hospitals, and some people could lose their insurance. Cassidy says the House version freezes the Medicaid provider tax.

Cut 10 (12) “…understand that.”

The Better Business Bureau is warning you of a mobile home sale scam. It says a company going by the name Rose Harvey Mobile Homes created a fake Fakebook listing using real mobile home photos, and at least one would-be buyer is out 35-hundred dollars. Carmen Million with the BBB says one red-flag was the quoted shipping cost.

Cut 6 (12) “…15-hundred dollars anywhere.”

LSU may have just won its eighth College World Series, but it’s already looking at number nine, and priority one is keeping names out of next month’s MLB Draft. Center fielder Chris Stanfield and right-handed pitcher Zac Cowan would be key contributors next season if they choose to stay in Baton Rouge. Glen West of 247Sports identified D-H Ethan Frey as another target.

Cut 15 (13) “…little bit.”

The Pelicans hold the seventh and twenty-third overall picks in tonight’s NBA draft. Jake Madison of the Locked On Pelicans Podcast thinks the team will go best available at Number 7.

Cut 16 (17) “…direction I think.”

Governor Landry signs a series of bills into law in a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette – among them is the Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act.

Cut 10 (15) “…reliability and resiliency.”

Landry also signed a bill that addresses legacy lawsuits.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow has filed legislation that would help agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market. She says the legislation already has the support of the House Agriculture Committee.

Cut 14 (06) “…for a vote.”

The 5th District Republican says the bill would create a dedicated fund that would allow the Trump Administration to respond swiftly to trade-related losses.

It was a rather unusual shoplifting arrest at the grand opening of a new Tractor Supply store in Ponchatoula. Ashley Rodrigue with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Theresa Prine was confronted by the owner for trying to leave without paying, when hooved heroes Caddy and Yella took notice.

Cut 3 (11) “…detain her.”

The longtime voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs has died. Dave Nitz passed away this morning at the age of 82. Nitz called his final Tech game last year — a Bulldog baseball home game. Current broadcaster Malcolm Butler says Nitz and his signature call were a tough act to follow.

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Congresswoman Julia Letlow files legislation that would help agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market. Letlow says the bill would create a dedicated fund that would allow the Trump Administration to respond swiftly to trade-related losses.

Cut 12 (13) “…of the tariffs.”

Governor Landry signs a series of bills into law in a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette – among them is the Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act.

Cut 10 (15) “…reliability and resiliency.”

Landry also signed a bill that addresses legacy lawsuits.

Legendary Louisiana Tech sports broadcaster Dave Nitz passed away at the age of 82 this morning. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

It seems that LSU has done this before – because it has – seven times before, as a matter of fact. LSU is getting ready to throw a celebration for its baseball team that just won the College World Series for the eighth time. It will be held tomorrow night at seven at Alex Box Stadium. Admission and parking are free.

Governor Landry signs a series of bills aimed at unleashing Louisiana’s coastal energy production. Among the bills Landry signed during a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette was one that addressed legacy lawsuits by encouraging parties to admit responsibility in damaging the state’s coastline and work towards remediation. 

Cut 9 (10)  “…address this issue.”

Landry also signed a bill that reduced the severance tax on all new oil drilling projects from 12 and a half percent to six and a half percent.

LSU fans give their team a heroes’ welcome upon returning home after winning the College World Series. A few hundred braved the scorching heat outside Alex Box Stadium to welcome the team back from Omaha, including this man.

Cut 7 (05) “…was pretty cool.”

The team will hold a celebration at the Box tomorrow night at seven. Admission and parking are free.

Shoplifters, beware, the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office has two more heroic deputies. They weigh over one ton and pursue at over 25 miles per hour. Kace Kieschnick has more…

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Another season, another title for LSU baseball. Bill Franques (frank-EZZ) is the longtime public address announcer at Alex Box Stadium and has been with the program for all eight of its national championships. He says the 2025 team is a special one.

Cut 16 (09) “…made the difference.”

The team will hold a celebration at the stadium at seven tomorrow night. Admission and parking are free.

A new law will adjust Louisiana’s TOPS scholarship program to provide a new “Excellence” award for the state’s top-scoring high schoolers. Ruston Representative Christopher Turner says his bill creates a new distinction for students with over a 3.5 GPA and a 31 ACT score.

Cut 13 (08)  “…tuition or fees.”

Qualifying students can receive up to 12-thousand dollars to cover tuition at any Louisiana university.

In honor of its 100th anniversary, Southeastern Louisiana University achieved its 100-million-dollar campaign milestone. Kace Kieschnick reports

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The LSU Board of Supervisors announces its presidential search committee. It is comprised of 19 people. Among them are Ben Bordelon, the president and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards, and former LSU and Major League Baseball player Ryan Theriot, who’s now the vice president and chief operating officer of Parish Construction.