Another contagious disease that’s making a resurgence is Polio. It was once one of the nation’s most feared diseases, that caused thousands of cases of paralysis, mostly in children. LSU Health New Orleans infectious disease specialist Dr. Fred Lopez says it’s been detected in New York City’s wastewater and…

Cut 3 (10) “…not been vaccinated.” 

The polio vaccination rate for children entering kindergarten in Louisiana last fall was 98 percent, that’s higher than the national average of 94 percent.

This morning Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin unveiled this year’s “I voted” sticker. It’s a commissioned design by New Orleans artist Becky Fos (pronounced like floss.) It’s a brightly colored oil painting of the state capitol building. The theme of her artwork is “Happy Artist,” and she hopes it will make people happy when they see it.

Cut 6 (07) “…to go out and vote.” 

The Governor’s Litter Abatement and Beautification Task Force has released its initial recommendations on establishing and sustaining litter prevention efforts across Louisiana. The task force was established by executive order in January and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the solutions range from educating the public to promoting community litter abatement activities…

Cut 9 (10)  “…recycling.”

Nungesser says state funding is also part of the effort. He says state dollars are going towards a major cleanup of a burrow pit at the Burden Museum and Gardens in Baton Rouge.

Beginning tomorrow morning eligible Entergy customers can apply for a one-time $150 credit on their bill. Entergy spokesperson David Freese says they’ve pledged $4.4 million, and the United Way is helping them with the application process, To see if you are eligible visit the bill pay section on Entergy’s website.
Cut 4 (08) “…documentation.”
For example, the total household income for a family of four cannot exceed $69,000.

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory is back at work after spending 21-days in a rehab facility in Texas to treat alcohol addiction and PTSD issues. Guillory served in the military in Iraq and says he turned to alcohol at the end of the day to relieve stress…

cut 8 (09) “…..we will help”
The state supreme court’s rejection to hear an appeal challenging the ban on abortion in Louisiana forces the closure of the three remaining clinics. Kathaleen Pittman Director of the Hope Medical Center for Women in Shreveport says she’s not sure what’s next for her clinic.

Cut 10 (07) “…not done.”

A Lake Charles woman is facing second-degree murder charges because her six-month-old daughter died after she left the little girl in the car for hours. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Stitch Guillory says it’s a very sad situation.
Cut 13 (06) “…until 3:30 pm.”
An off-duty deputy and another deputy attempted to perform live saving measures on the child, but she was later pronounced dead at a hospital. 22-year-old Ivy Lee of Lake Charles was booked on second-degree murder and possession of marijuana.

22-year-old Ivy Lee of Lake Charles faces second-degree murder after her six-month old daughter was left alone in car for several hours. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Stitch Guillory says family members came forward with information about another instance where Lee left one of her children in the car.

Cut 15 (06)  “…common thing for her.”

And in 2019 a child was taken away from Lee.

The state supreme court’s rejection to hear an appeal challenging the ban on abortion in Louisiana forces the closure of the three remaining clinics. Kathaleen Pittman Director of the Hope Medical Center for Women in Shreveport says she’ll continue to provide services for women even though she’s not sure where that will be just yet and she remains inspired.

Cut 12 (07) “…new location.” 

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory is back from a three-week stay at an in-patient rehab facility in Texas to deal with PTSD and alcoholism, while there he also fought attempts to temporarily replace him with an interim administrator. He insists he was available via phone and email.

Cut 9 (12)  “…to go forward.”

LSU quarterback Myles Brennan decided to leave the team and move on to the next chapter of his life. Brennan reportedly made the decision to leave the sport completely after he was told he is the third-string Q-B. Assistant Tiger Rag Editor William Weathers says Brennan was not a good fit for coach Brian Kelly’s offense…

Cut 16 (11)  “…very mobile.”

Entergy has pledged $4.4 million for eligible customers to receive a one-time $150 credit on their power bill. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory is back from a three-week stay at a rehab facility for alcohol and post-traumatic stress disorder. In his first meeting with news media since his return, he discussed his recovery. Marsanne Golsby has more…

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Now that the abortion ban is in effect what happens to the three clinics that provided services? Brooke Thorington talks to the director of the Shreveport facility.

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Beginning Wednesday morning eligible Entergy customers can apply for a one-time $150 credit on their bill. Entergy spokesperson David Freese says they’ve pledged $4.4 million, and the United Way is helping them with the application process, To see if you are eligible visit the bill pay section on Entergy’s website.

Cut 4 (08)  “…documentation.”

For example, the total household income for a family of four cannot exceed $69,000.

Documents you’ll need include a photo ID and proof of income like your 2021 tax return or last paystub. Janet Darden, President of the United Way of Northeast Louisiana says they’re aware of the struggles some are facing in paying their utility bill…

Cut 5 (09) “…from Entergy.”

The $150 credit for eligible customers is on a first come first serve basis and the application process opens Wednesday at 9 AM.

In addition to this program, Freese says there are other programs like Power to Care and the Low Entergy Assistance Program for customers who need assistance with their bill.

Cut 6 (11)  “…help them.”

That phone number is 1-800-Entergy.

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Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory is back from a three-week stay at an in-patient rehab facility in Texas. In his first news conference since his return, he said it was hard for him to ask for help.

Cut 7 (11) “…of Lafayette.”

Guillory said he was treated for alcoholism and post-traumatic stress disorder. He offered a hand to veterans suffering from untreated PTSD and to anyone struggling with alcohol abuse.

Cut 8 (09)  “…and we will help.”

Guillory pointed out that alcoholism is a disease, yet he fought attempts to temporarily replace him with an interim administrator while he was at an in-patient facility. He insisted he was available via phone and email.

Cut 9 (12)  “…to go forward.”

Guillory said twenty-one days is just the beginning and this is a lifelong process for him

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The state supreme court’s rejection to hear an appeal challenging the ban on abortion in Louisiana forces the closure of the three remaining clinics. Kathaleen Pittman Director of the Hope Medical Center for Women in Shreveport says she’s not sure what’s next for her clinic.

Cut 10 (07) “…not done.”

During the uncertainty of the last eight weeks, Pittman says she has received widespread support from the community, and it’s much appreciated.

Cut  11 (09)  “…not out.” 

Even though the doors of the Hope Medical Center have closed, Pittman says she’ll continue to provide services for women even though she’s not sure where that will be just yet and she remains inspired.

Cut 12 (07) “…new location.” 

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A Lake Charles woman is facing second-degree murder charges because her six-month-old daughter died after she left the little girl in the car. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Stitch Guillory says it’s a very sad situation.

Cut 13 (06) “…until 3:30 pm.”

Guillory says the mother, 22-year-old Ivy Lee of Lake Charles, is charged with second-degree murder. He says this isn’t the first incident involving Lee and her children.

Cut 14 (05)  “…taken away from her”

Guillory says family members came forward with information about another instance where Lee left one of her children in the car.

Cut 15 (06)  “…common thing for her.”

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Myles Brennan’s college football career is over as the LSU quarterback has decided to leave the team and move on to the next chapter of his life. Brennan reportedly made the decision to stop playing football after he was told he is the third-string Q-B. Assistant Tiger Rag Editor William Weathers says Brennan was not a good fit for coach Brian Kelly’s offense…

Cut 16 (11)  “…very mobile.”

Weathers does not believe LSU has settled on a starter yet for the season opener against Florida State on September fourth. He says a scrimmage on Wednesday will give Garrett Nussmeier and Jayden Daniels the opportunity to show what they got…

Cut 17 (09) “…on the outside” 

The A-P preseason Top 25 poll came out on Monday and LSU is not ranked for the first time since 2000. Weathers says there are too many question marks, including at the quarterback position, which is why the Fighting Tigers are unranked…

Cut  18 (08)“…would be expected.”

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Scott McDonald is leaving his post as ULM athletic director on September 1st after leading the Warhawk athletic department since 2019. McDonald will return to the private sector and believes this is a good time with the university close to completing a comprehensive athletic strategic plan…

 Cut 19 (18) “…athletic department.” 

Currently, there are over six-million dollars in improvements to facilities that either have been completed or in the beginning stages of construction. He hired football coach Terry Bowden and this past spring, ULM student-athletes compiled a 3.36 GPA. The former N-L-U baseball player believes the athletic department is in a better position now than when he took over…

Cut 20 (19) “ …student athlete.” 

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Myles Brennan’s time as an LSU quarterback is over. Jeff Palermo reports Brennan has decided to end his college football career…

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The three-day peaceful protest by jail inmates in Orleans Parish has ended. Inmates reportedly barricaded themselves inside a pod and refused food, water, and medication. The inmates produced a list of desired changes which included more recreation time and second television. On Sunday night, inmates activated the sprinkler system which began to flood the area.

A Lafayette Police officer is in critical condition after he was hit by an impaired driver and dragged under the vehicle. LPD spokesperson Sgt. Robin Green says it happened early Sunday morning and the suspect is 24-year-old Jaylon Chavis, of Lake Charles, who now faces a list of serious charges.

Cut 5  (12) “…and OWI first offense.”

Lafayette-Based Waitr officially changed its name to ASAP today as they are letting their customers know they’ll deliver just about anything. ASAP spokesperson Dean Turcol…

Cut 10 (08) “…now products.” 

He says additional tabs will appear on the Waitr app for you to order those items.
ASAP has also secured in-stadium mobile ordering agreements for Saints and LSU baseball games.

LSU quarterback Myles Brennan has decided to end his college football career. Brennan was set to begin his sixth season at LSU and he was competing with Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier to be the starting quarterback. W-W-L sports director Kristian Garic says Brennan did not win the competition

Cut 12 (11) “…walk away”  

Troopers are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened Sunday in Lafourche Parish. Trooper Ross Brennan says 39-year-old Tricia Vicknair of Schriever was killed in the crash and investigators say it happened when she was driving south along LA 20 while in a curve.

Cut 6 (11) “…the scene.” 

A Lafayette cop is in critical condition today, after being hit and dragged by a motorist. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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Waitr is now officially known as ASAP, and spokesperson Dean Turcol says it’s part of the Louisiana-based company’s transition to deliver a broader range of products.

Cut 9 (08)  “…of food.”

You’ll be able to order things like alcohol, clothing, and auto parts via ASAP.

A Lafayette Police officer is in critical condition today after he was hit by an impaired driver and dragged under the vehicle. LPD spokesperson Sgt. Robin Green says it happened just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning, near the city’s entertainment district. Green says the suspect fled the initial stop for reckless driving, but drove into a police blockade…:

Cut 3 (11) “…approximately 100 feet.” 

Jaylon Chavis of Lake Charles is in custody.

Troopers are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened shortly before two o’clock Sunday afternoon in Lafourche Parish. Trooper Ross Brennan says 39-year-old Tricia Vicknair of Schriever was killed in the crash and investigators say she was driving south along LA 20 while in a curve.

Cut 6 (11) “…the scene.” 

The crash remains under investigation.

Since Roe v Wade was overturned, the state abortion ban was on, then off, then on again. As for the possibility of legislation to amend the ban to allow for the exceptions of rape or incest, President of the Louisiana Family Forum and pro-life advocate Gene Mills believes is highly unlikely.

Cut  11 (12)  “…pro-life state.” 

Devante Lewis with the Louisiana Budget Project fears since conservatives in Louisiana have outlawed abortion that the right to contraception could also be lost. He says if the legislature is truly pro-life they have to be willing to raise the minimum wage, ensure affordable housing and protect existing social safety nets like DCFS, SNAP, and Medicaid.

Cut 12 (08) “…same time.” 

A Lake Charles man was arrested Sunday morning after reportedly running over a police officer and dragging him approximately 100 feet. The officer was hospitalized for his injuries. This happened during a reckless driving traffic stop. 24-year-old Jaylon Chavis, (cha-VIS) of Lake Charles, is charged with reckless driving, resisting an officer and attempted murder.

Louisiana’s on-again-off-again abortion ban law is on again, and this time it may stick after the state supreme court rejected to hear an appeal. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino while some feel the lack of exceptions for rape and incest are too stringent, he says there’s a proper process for getting that done…:

Cut 15 (12)  “…by the governor.”

St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Charles Preston is very concerned with escalating fentanyl overdose deaths. Last month 15-year-old died from a fentanyl overdose. Two people have since been arrested in connection and charged with murder. Dr. Preston says the fentanyl issues are growing like a weed…:

Cut 8 (14)  “…were fentanyl.”

Things were much different this time six years ago as many residents’ homes and businesses flooded. Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Broome was in the midst of campaigning for her first mayoral term. After living in what was designated as a no flood zone since 1999, Broome says like many others she was in shock when she left her house that Saturday.

Cut 4 (10)  “…the next day.”

It wasn’t until November 2017 that she was able to live in her home again. She says the city continues to work on drainage issues.

The Louisiana Supreme Court has denied an appeal of pro-choice advocates challenging the state’s trigger laws banning most abortions. The law went into effect with the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs Wade in late June. But due to a lawsuit it’s been on and off ever since in Louisiana. The state’s highest court ruling Friday means abortions remains illegal in Louisiana.

A judge has denied Washington Parish Sheriff Randy Seal’s attempt to collect almost $40 thousand in back taxes from a Mount Herman cattle rancher Jason Smith. Smith sells cuts of beef directly to customers at his farm. In Louisiana farm products and or produce are tax exempt, Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the next step is assuring this doesn’t come up again…:

Cut 5  (14) “…clarify the law.”

The sheriff says he does not plan to appeal.

It was six years ago that parts of Louisiana experienced devastating flooding after more than two and a half feet of rain fell from August 11^th to the 14^th. The small city of Youngsville, in Lafayette Parish, flooded and Mayor Ken Ritter was in his first term.

Cut 6 (09) “…and rebuild.” 

The LSU Tigers’ first game with Brain Kelly at the helm is just two weeks away, but it appears he’s already showing promise with his second recruiting class which is now ranked 6^th in the nation.  Tiger Rag Assistant Editor William Weathers says it’s harder to recruit when you can’t show what you’ve done with your existing team, he believes fans will be pleased with Kelly’s recruiting abilities whether it’s local or out of state players.

Cut 15 (10) “…absolutely.” 

This week Baton Rouge’s Woodlawn High QB Ricky Collins committed to LSU.

On Friday the Louisiana Supreme Court denied an appeal filed by the plaintiffs in the legal battle over the state’s abortion ban, thus keeping the ban in place and making abortions illegal in Louisiana. It was a major victory for pro-life advocates and the plaintiffs vow to continue litigation to legalize abortion in the state.

A Washington Parish cattle rancher – accused of dodging taxes – has his day in court…and wins. Kevin Gallagher has more…:

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It was six years ago that parts of Louisiana experienced devastating flooding after more than two and a half feet of rain fell from August 11^th to the 14^th. The small city of Youngsville, in Lafayette Parish, flooded and Mayor Ken Ritter was in his first term.

Cut 6 (09) “…and rebuild.” 

Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Broome remembers it well and says now for the first time ever there’s a comprehensive analysis of the parish’s draining network and incoming infrastructure funds that will expand the parish and city’s ability to mitigate future flooding.

Cut 9 (10)  “…ever before.”

There is a disturbance in the gulf off the Louisiana coast that’s moving towards Texas that could bring heavy rain along the coast. The National Hurricane Center says it has a 10-percent chance of developing into a cyclone over the weekend.