Louisiana ranks 22nd nationally in foreclosure filing rate, with more than 29-hundred foreclosure filings in the first half of 2026 – that’s one out of every 724 housing units. NestCash Founder John Carter says the foreclosure process takes the longest in Louisiana by a very wide margin – taking nearly a whole decade to complete a process that would normally take no more than a year.

Cut 5 (10) “…the national average.”

Volunteers hauled 68 tons of trash and debris from Louisiana’s waterways during last month’s first-ever Love Our Waterways campaign. Susan Russell, the executive director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful says the month-long event had quite the turnout.

Cut 7 (11) “…up our waterways.”

The drought is intensifying in Louisiana. That’s according to State Climatologist Jay Grymes who says above-normal temperatures are not helping…

Cut 9 (08)  “…well as himself.”

Grymes expects to see extreme drought and exceptional drought designations expand when the U-S Drought Monitor updates on Thursday.

Video circulating from Paris showing violent demonstrations and riots has raised questions about the city hosting its first NFL game Sunday between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers. The demonstrations started as protests by students, who are upset with the poor school conditions and teacher shortages, but the movement has expanded to other issues, like cost-of-living, high fuel prices and cuts to public spending. Saints radio play-by-play announcer Mike Hoss says the NFL is closely monitoring the situation…

Cut 14 (07) “…day by day”   

What was the response to the inaugural Love Our Waterways month in Louisiana? Andrew Greenstein has the numbers.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Former Southwood High School Band Director Lennard Holden has been indicted on charges of child pornography. According to court documents the indictment alleges that Holden asked a minor victim to engage in sexually explicit conduct and produce a video of the activity. Holden faces 15 years to 30 years in federal prison if convicted on all charges.

When it comes to foreclosures, each of Louisiana’s biggest metropolitan areas is at an elevated risk. That’s according to a new study by NestCash, which did a county-by-county analysis of foreclosure risk across the country. NestCash Founder John Carter says Louisiana’s mortgage delinquency rate is the highest in the country.

Cut 3 (10) “…national 0.9-percent.”

Carter says the foreclosure risk is highest in Orleans Parish, followed by Evangeline, St. John the Baptist, Sabine, Caddo and East Baton Rouge parishes.

According to State Climatologist Jay Grymes the drought in Louisiana is intensifying and as a result of the dry conditions wildfires are becoming an ever-increasing problem as well…

Cut 11 (06) “…of the state.”

Grymes adds that preliminary numbers from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry suggest as many as 80-plus fires in the state in recent weeks.

One person is reportedly dead and at least two others are injured after gunfire broke out near the Ville Platte High School football stadium during Friday night’s homecoming game. The shooting happened in the second quarter leading game officials to cancel the remainder of the contest. The investigation is ongoing.

Saints owner Gayle Benson said her team’s performance this season has been unacceptable, but what does that really mean for the Black and Gold? Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Saints and Giants kickoff Sunday at noon

A dry cold front will bring Louisiana fall-like temperatures this weekend but will also elevate the risk for wildfires. Meteorologist Brad Bryant with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says outside of southeast Louisiana, the state is experiencing severe drought to exceptional drought conditions and when combined with low humidity and breezy conditions, it will not take much for a wildfire to spread quickly.

Cut 13 (08) “…dried out.”

Louisiana is projected to have finished last fiscal year with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says it’s the result of higher-than-expected tax collections plus the Landry Administration and this state legislature have limited the growth of state government. He expects Louisiana will avoid tough budget times in the future, because of the job creation that’s happening.

Cut 11 (09) “…Louisiana.”

Louisiana finished the fiscal year that ended on June 30th with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

One person is reportedly dead and at least two others are injured after gunfire broke out near the Ville Platte High School football stadium during Friday night’s homecoming game. The shooting happened in the second quarter leading game officials to cancel the remainder of the contest. The investigation is ongoing.

A dry cold front will bring Louisiana fall-like temperatures this weekend but is also elevating the risk for wildfires. A red flag warning, which means elevated fire weather conditions, has been issued for much of the state. Meteorologist Brad Bryant with the National Weather Service says gusty winds will subside in north Louisiana today, but continue for central and southeast Louisiana tomorrow.

Cut 14 (08) “…breezy.”

The Black and Gold are 1-and-4 to start the season, and only six teams in the last 20 years have made the playoffs after such a bad start. New Orleans has not been to the postseason in five years, and Nola.com’s Jeff Duncan says if they miss out again, it would be the longest playoff drought in almost 20 years

Cut 4 (13) “…out this way.”

The Saints face the New York Giants Sunday at noon

One person is reportedly dead and at least two others are injured after gunfire broke out near the Ville Platte High School football stadium during Friday night’s homecoming game. The shooting happened in the second quarter leading game officials to cancel the remainder of the contest. The investigation is ongoing.

Saints owner Gayle Benson said her team’s performance this season has been unacceptable, but what does that really mean for the Black and Gold? Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Saints and Giants kickoff Sunday at noon

A dry cold front will bring Louisiana fall-like temperatures this weekend but will also elevate the risk for wildfires. Meteorologist Brad Bryant with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says outside of southeast Louisiana, the state is experiencing severe drought to exceptional drought conditions and when combined with low humidity and breezy conditions, it will not take much for a wildfire to spread quickly.

Cut 13 (08) “…dried out.”

Louisiana is projected to have finished last fiscal year with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says it’s the result of higher-than-expected tax collections plus the Landry Administration and this state legislature have limited the growth of state government. He expects Louisiana will avoid tough budget times in the future, because of the job creation that’s happening.

Cut 11 (09) “…Louisiana.”

All the numbers have been tabulated, and it turns out Louisiana finished last fiscal year with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says a huge percentage of that surplus is the result of higher-than-expected tax collections.

Cut 9 (09)  “…160-million.”

The national independent pharmacist of the year hails from right here in Louisiana. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

The search for the next president of Southern University has been narrowed down to 3. Brian Bridges, Roscoe Jones and Larissa Littleton-Steib will be considered by the Southern University Board of Supervisors. The Southern University System has campuses in Baton Rouge, Shreveport and New Orleans.

Louisiana Tech and UL Lafayette kick off the first game of their renewed Sun Belt rivalry tonight, and now it’s got a little more at stake. Governor Jeff Landry announced that Louisiana’s three Sun Belt schools, ULL, ULM and LA Tech, will compete for the Governor’s Cup in football each year.

Cut 3 (07) “…in this state.”

Landry says the cup will go to whichever team wins the regular season series among the three schools.

Louisiana is lending a helping hand to Florida’s Panhandle as communities begin recovering from the powerful category 2 hurricane Isaias that moved through the area last night. Regional Vice President for Acadian Ambulance, Porter Taylor, says their crews could be in Florida for the next couple of weeks…

Cut 15 (09) “…get back to normal.”

LSU returns to SEC play tonight when they face the 4-1 Kentucky Wildcats. A big reason for the wildcats’ success has been Notre Dame transfer quarterback Kenny Minchey who thrown 11 touchdowns and only one interception in his first season as a starter. LSU coach Lane Kiffin breaks down what he sees in his game.

Cut 6 (13) “…confidence in him.”

Kickoff at Kroger Field is set for 6:30.

The search for the next president of Southern University has been narrowed down to 3. Brian Bridges, Roscoe Jones and Larissa Littleton-Steib will be considered by the Southern University Board of Supervisors. The Southern University System has campuses in Baton Rouge, Shreveport and New Orleans.

If you want to help clean up Louisiana, all you have to do is buy a slush. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Former New Orleans Saints coach “Iron” Mike Ditka has died. Ditka coached the Saints from 1997 to 1999, but was likely best known as the coach of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears. In 1988 Ditka became the first tight end to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Coach Ditka was 86.

Louisiana is lending a helping hand to Florida’s Panhandle as communities begin recovering from the powerful hurricane that moved through the area. Regional Vice President for Acadian Ambulance, Porter Taylor, says they have deployed 15 ambulances to assist with the response to Hurricane Isaias…

Cut 13 (08) “…affected area.”

Taylor says their crews could be in Florida for the next couple of weeks.

LSU visits Kentucky tonight to face a Wildcats team led by first-year head coach Will Stein. The former Oregon offensive coordinator is off to a hot 4-and-1 start in Lexington, and LSU coach Lane Kiffin says you can tell his team is well-coached by their confidence on the field.

Cut 5 (12) “…really well.”

 Kickoff at Kroger Field is set for 6:30.

The National Community Pharmacists Association names its national pharmacist of the year, and he hails from right here in Louisiana. T.J. Woodard, owner of Prescriptions to Geaux, was the recipient of the Willard B. Simmons award. Woodward’s alma mater is also benefitting from his honor.

Cut 8 (10) “…I both graduated.”

Woodard earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from ULM in 2007. He later earned his MBA from LSU in 2011.

Louisiana SONIC Drive-Ins are partnering with Keep Louisiana Beautiful to support litter cleanup across the state. Pray SONIC Marketing Director Lori Moresi (MOR-zee) says 100-percent of the proceeds from the sales of Blue Pelican Slushes will go to Keep Louisiana Beautiful.

Cut 10 (07) “…with a purpose.”

LSU hosts McNeese tonight, but the big question is: will starting quarterback Sam Leavitt play? Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

There are several college football games scheduled for this evening, and State Climatologist Jay Grymes  says if thunderstorms delay any kickoff times, the delays shouldn’t be too significant…

Cut 4 (11) “…way it looks.”

According to the 2027 Niche rankings The Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts in Natchitoches is ranked number one in the country for the best public high school teachers. LSMSA faculty members are required to have at least a master’s degree in the subjects they teach, and 85-percent have a Ph.D., M-F-A or another terminal degree in their field. LSMSA Executive Director Doctor Jason Anderson says that level of expertise makes the faculty…

Cut 8 (09) “…remarkable.”

LSMSA has 287 students from across Louisiana.

Baton Rouge is among the finalists to become the permanent home of the National High School Football Hall of Fame. The capitol city was nominated by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. Pittsburgh, Steubenville, Ohio; and Valdosta, Georgia round out the other finalist– none of which, according to Nungesser could compete with Baton Rouge.

Cut 13 (07) “…put on festivities.”

An official announcement could be made later this month or in November.