Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is working on bipartisan legislation calling for reforms to the national flood insurance program. He wants to cap annual increases to nine percent instead of the current maximum of 18 percent. And help those who are struggling to pay for coverage. He says no one would necessarily receive free coverage…

Cut 5 (09)  “…her insurance.”

He’s hoping for a hearing on the proposal in the next few months.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has grown to just over $750-million; it’s among the largest in game’s history. Louisiana Lottery’s Dustin Annison says be sure to sign your ticket and check the numbers before you toss it away, because – even if you don’t win the big jackpot – you can still score some cash…:

Cut 10 (05)  “…prizes you can win.”

Tickets are on sale until 9 tonight.

Police in Natchitoches seek the public’s help in catching the man suspected of a murder early yesterday morning at the Motel 6 on Highway 1. A warrant is out for 19-year-old Matthew Robinson for the death of 35-year-old Mike Porter. Call NPD at 318-352-8101 with tips.

A team of researchers and students led by Lafayette researchers has uprooted thousands of artifacts from Kisatchie National Forest in Vernon Parish. Teiko Foxx reports the findings…

Cut 2 (32)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx.”  

Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is working on bipartisan legislation calling for reforms to the national flood insurance program. He wants to cap annual increases to nine percent instead of the current maximum of 18 percent. And help those who are struggling to pay for coverage. He says no one would necessarily receive free coverage…

Cut 5 (09)  “…her insurance.”

He’s hoping for a hearing on the proposal in the next few months.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has grown to just over $750-million; it’s among the largest in the game’s history. Louisiana Lottery’s Dustin Annison says be sure to sign your ticket and check the numbers before you toss it away, because – even if you don’t win the big jackpot – you can still score some cash…:

Cut 10 (05)  “…prizes you can win.”

Tickets are on sale until 9 tonight.

Police in Natchitoches seek the public’s help in catching the man suspected of a murder early yesterday morning at Motel 6 on Highway 1. A warrant is out for 19-year-old Matthew Robinson for the death of 35-year-old Mike Porter. Call NPD at 318-352-8101 with tips.

A team of researchers and students led by Lafayette researchers has uprooted thousands of artifacts from Kisatchie National Forest in Vernon Parish. Teiko Foxx reports the findings…

Cut 2 (32)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx.”  

In a new million-dollar ad buy, Attorney General and the Republican frontrunner in the governor’s race, Jeff Landry, tells voters he understands the struggles of working-class families. Landry says he dug ditches in a sugarcane field, served our country, and worked nights as an officer while raising a family…

Cut 11 (11)  “…delivers solutions.”

Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat believes the 30-second TV ad will resonate with voters because it touches on the lack of progress in Louisiana…

Cut 12 (09) “…fixed” 

Landry, Republican Treasurer John Schroder, and former Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack are the only candidates in the race who have released statewide TV ads.

At an excavation site in the Kisatchie National Forest in Vernon Parish, UL-Lafayette researchers have found rare artifacts dating back to the last Ice Age. Professor of Anthropology Dr. Mark says evidence that suggests that a bow and arrow they uncovered was used by nomadic groups who occupied the land 13,000 years ago.

Cut 7 (12)  “…South Louisiana…” 

Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot of $750 million is among the largest jackpots in the game’s history. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says most winners choose to take cash value which would be almost $379 million for this jackpot versus an annuity of $750 million.

Cut 9 (10)  “…full jackpot.”

Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is working with New Jersey Democrat Senator Bob Menendez in reforming the flood insurance program and cap premium increases. Cassidy expects there will be a hearing soon in DC on their legislation.

Cut 3 (12) “….red tape.” 

The bill would also provide vouchers for those who have excessive rate hikes.

During a six-weeks excavation in the Kisatchie National Forest, researchers with UL Lafayette have discovered rare artifacts dating back to the last Ice Age. UL Lafayette Professor of Anthropology Dr. Mark Rees says they’ve unearthed a collection of projectile points and stone instruments…

Cut 6 (13)  “…the sharpening..” 

After pleading not guilty to a felony battery charge, Saints running back Alvin Kamara pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of breach of peace for his involvement in a 2022 fight in Las Vegas. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Shreveport Police held a briefing Tuesday after a lengthy standoff Monday that ended with what authorities believe is the suspect’s charred remains found inside a Crook Creek home. Police Chief Wayne Smith says among the shooting victims was a 13-year-old girl who was hiding in the home. Smith praised the three officers who entered the home amid gunfire to save her.

Cut 8 (09) “…to safety.’”

Names of those involved have not been released and the teen and a neighbor who was also shot are expected to make a full recovery.

Qualifying for statewide elections is next month and there’s just one announced candidate for Insurance Commissioner. But insurance professional Tim Temple he’ll campaign as if he has a challenger…

Cut 6 (11)  “…every single day.”

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is not seeking re-election.

Natchitoches Police are asking for help in locating 19-year-old Matthew Robinson. Robinson is the suspected gunman in the shooting death of 35-year-old Michael Porter. The incident happened early Tuesday morning at Motel 6 on the Highway 1 Bypass. Robinson faces second-degree murder charges.

Small business optimism has improved since last month but it’s still well below average with inflation disparities and finding qualified workers is still a big problem. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 3 (32)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Two former state troopers could be cleared of wrongdoing in the Ronald Greene case.  Judge Thomas Rogers has quashed the obstruction of justice charges against John Peters and Dakota DeMoss and giving prosecutors three days to fix deficiencies in some charges against three other defendants.  Legal analyst Franz Borghardt…

Cut 5 (10) “…not a judge.”

The state health department is reporting Louisiana’s first two human cases of West Nile Virus for 2023. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says mosquito pools are present and cases have been discovered in two parishes across the state.

Cut 7 (12)  “…out there…” 

Last year, Louisiana had 41 West Nile cases and seven deaths.

School and athletic events are required to have an AED thanks to a bill from Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields. He says he’d been working on the “Jump Start Your Heart” legislation prior to the collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin in January during the Cincinnati Bengals game. He says the incident only highlighted the need for AEDs and CPR training.

Cut  14 (10)  “…nation.”

Last year Louisiana paid its more than 13,000 patrol officers and sheriff’s deputies an average annual salary of $45 thousand compared to the national average of $71 thousand. PAR President Steven Procopio says when comparing Louisiana to neighboring states, law enforcement patrol officers are paid six thousand below the regional average…

Cut 9 (11)  “…job well.”

Two former state troopers could be cleared of wrongdoing in the Ronald Greene case.  Judge Thomas Rogers has quashed the obstruction of justice charges against John Peters and Dakota DeMoss and giving prosecutors three days to fix deficiencies in some charges against three other defendants.  Legal analyst Franz Borghardt…

Cut 5 (10) “…not a judge.”

District Attorney John Belton can appeal.

The state health department is reporting Louisiana’s first two human cases of West Nile Virus for 2023. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says mosquito pools are present and cases have been discovered in two parishes across the state.

Cut 7 (12)  “…out there…” 

Last year, Louisiana had 41 West Nile cases and seven deaths.

Last year Louisiana paid its more than 13,000 patrol officers and sheriff’s deputies an average annual salary of $45 thousand compared to the national average of $71 thousand. PAR President Steven Procopio says when comparing Louisiana to neighboring states, law enforcement patrol officers are paid six thousand below the regional average…

Cut 9 (11)  “…job well.”

Schools and athletic events in Louisiana are now required to have AEDs. Bill author Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields says the health department will have oversite of the devices and provide instruction on how to use an AED.

Cut 13 (06) “…CPR training.”

Fields says the collapse of Buffalo Bill safety Damar Hamlin in January only highlighted the need for the Jump Start You Heart Act.

Two former state troopers could be cleared of wrongdoing in the Ronald Greene case.  Judge Thomas Rogers has quashed the obstruction of justice charges against John Peters and Dakota DeMoss. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says the judge determined Peters’ actions did not meet the level of obstruction of justice by saying “Bury it in the report” when discussing Greene death…

Cut 3 (08) “….right” 

The judge has also ruled DeMoss should not face obstruction of justice charges for turning off audio on his body camera.

Qualifying for the fall elections is a month away and nine individuals say they are running for governor, but will they still feel that way in 30 days? U.L.-Monroe political science professor Dr. Joshua Stockley anticipates someone will drop out before then…:

Cut 10 (11) “…happens every cycle.”

Restore Louisiana is holding an outreach event in Lake Charles this afternoon for homeowners who suffered damage from hurricanes to apply for federal rebuilding grants. State Office of Community Development Director Pat Forbes says several homeowners who are possibly eligible have not completed a survey.

Cut 4 (12) “…their homes.”

For more info visit restore-dot-la-dot-gov.

State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter is concerned child vaccination rates have dropped from 97 to 94 percent. Some children can’t be vaccinated because of their health or age. He says to avoid a measles outbreak, a 95-percent vaccination rate is required…

Cut 9 (11)  “…threshold.”

For more information visit immunizations-dot-la-dot-gov.

Cities across the state and country have been plagued recently with the fad of drag racing and stunt gatherings. Spectators have been hurt as a result. Baton Rouge police cracked down on street racers over the weekend… impounding more than two dozen muscle cars and issuing about 30 citations. Getting their vehicles back is going to put a dent in the street racers’ wallets says BRPD’s Sgt. L’Jean McKneely…:

Cut  14 (11)  “be tolerated….”

St. Tammany Parish Deputies have arrested 25-year-old Malik Morris of Memphis for allegedly burglarizing five restaurants in the Covington area. Spokesperson Suzanne Carboni says after a brief pursuit, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.

Cut 6 (11)  “…a neighborhood” 

Morris was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.

The tax break for parents who send their children to private schools will increase to $6,000 from the current $5,000. The current deduction costs the state about $22-millon annually and will increase to $24.2 million next year. Pineville Senator Jay Luneau questioned bill author Laurie Schlegel on how the increase will impact the state budget.

Cut 10 (10)  “…taxpayers.”

Governor Edwards has signed the legislation.

The Major League Baseball draft began with two LSU players from the National Championship team, pitcher Paul Skeens was the first by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and center fielder Dylan Crews was the second pick by Washington Nationals. Crews says as a kid he followed the Nats ever since the former number one overall pick was Bryce Harper…

Cut 5 (11)  “…as him.”

The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 26-year-old Lorenzo Green for the alleged murder of his girlfriend 25-year-old Radayish King of St. Francisville. King was found dead in her vehicle near the intersection of Highways 61 and 421 Sunday morning.

LSU makes history as for the first time two players from the same school are the first two picks in the Major League Baseball draft.  Jeff Palermo has the story….

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

A street racing sting by multiple law enforcement agencies in Baton Rouge resulted in 26 vehicles towed and a total of 30 citations over the weekend. BRPD Spokesperson L’Jean McKneely says they learned about a get-together the racers were planning…

Cut 12 (13) “…in play” 

The sting was conducted Friday night and early Saturday morning in response to an increased trend in street racing.

The tax break for parents who send their children to private schools will increase to $6,000 from the current $5,000. The current deduction costs the state about $22-millon annually and will increase to $24.2 million next year. Pineville Senator Jay Luneau questioned bill author Laurie Schlegel on how the increase will impact the state budget.

Cut 10 (10)  “…taxpayers.”

Governor Edwards has signed the legislation.