A new trial date is set for former Union Parish football star and ex-LSU running back Trey Holly, who is charged with illegal use of a weapon and aggravated criminal damage to property in connection with a shooting that injured two people in February of last year. An Attempted second-degree murder charge was dropped. Holly’s attorney, Michael Small, says Judge Monique Clement (clay-MAW) has set the trial date for April 27^th and has denied the state’s request for a change of venue.

Cut 4 (11) “…to change venue.”

Clement said the issue could be considered during jury selection, but Small says barring any extenuating circumstances, the trial will be held in Union Parish.

A Juvenile in Rapides Parish is arrested for making threats against Oak Hill High School through social media. It was the second report of a social media threat against the school in 4 days that Sheriff’s detectives investigated. The first came Thursday and after identifying that juvenile, it was determined there was no actual threat. Sunday’s threat was specific and referenced a shooting that would have occurred Monday. The juvenile arrested in Sunday’s threat was placed in the Renaissance Home for Youth.

LSU football’s three permanent opponents for the 2026 to 2029 season have been leaked. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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It’s not quite a drought yet but Louisiana is experiencing dry conditions and as of Sunday, six parishes – Allen, Acadia, Evangeline, St. Helena, Tangipahoa and Washington – are under burn bans, and more parishes could soon follow. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s important to obey those burn bans to prevent wildfires.

Cut 13 (07)  “…initiating these fires.”

Homes and businesses located in unincorporated areas of Jefferson Parish will get a raise from their current 25 percent to a 35-percent discount on their flood insurance premiums when their policies renew after October 1^st. Director of floodplain management and hazard mitigation Maggie Talley, says it’s because the parish has made upgrades in drainage, improved the pumping systems and adopted stronger building codes.

Cut 8 (08) “…flood damages.”

The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter point and indicated that there may be two more rate cuts by the end of the year. LSU professor of finance, Rajesh Narayanan (rah-JESH na-RYE-an) says they issued the cut in response to weakness in the job market. But he says can be a tough balancing act – while unemployment is up, it becomes a different situation if inflation also rises.

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The Trump administration is allocating more than 400-million dollars in additional federal funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Grambling University President Dr. Martin Lemelle says that’s over and above the funding the schools received in the previous fiscal year, and part of that money would go towards the Title Three program.

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Funds are being redirected from other grants, mostly the government’s Hispanic-Serving Institution program, which offers grants to colleges and universities where at least a quarter of undergraduates are Hispanic.

Last year an estimated 185-thousand Canadian visitors to Louisiana spent nearly 194-million dollars but Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser who is in Canada promoting to Louisiana says visits are down because President Trump’s talk of making the neighbors to the north the 51^st state has rubbed Canadians the wrong way.

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Canada is Louisiana’s largest international tourism market. Last year, they spent nearly 194-million dollars in the Bayou State and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is visiting Canadian cities promoting travel to Louisiana. He says this year, Louisiana has seen a decline in travel by Canadians.

Cut 5 (11) “…we’re battling.”

Joining Nungesser on this trip are representatives of the Louisiana Office of Tourism, the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana and nine parish tourism partners. They’ve been to Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City.

More than 400-million dollars in additional federal funding is being allocated to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Grambling University President Dr. Martin Lemelle says part of that money would be used to upgrade facilities at the university.

Cut 11 (15) “…as enhance infrastructure.”

This week, the Fed cut interest rates by a quarter point. What does that mean for consumers like you and me? Andrew Greenstein has some insight.

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Jefferson Parish is one of only 11 communities nationwide to reach Class 3 level in the National Flood Insurance program’s community rating system and that means homes in unincorporated areas of the parish will see their flood insurance discount rise to 35 percent. Director of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation, Maggie Talley on how they achieved the rating…

Cut 9 (09)  “…class rating.”

The Trump administration is allocating more than 400-million dollars in additional federal funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Grambling University President Dr. Martin Lemelle says money would be used to upgrade facilities and programs to ensure students’ academic success.

Cut 12 (11) “…opportunity to succeed.”

The money is being redirected from other grants, mostly from the government’s Hispanic-Serving Institution program.

The Federal Reserve dropped interest rates by a quarter point this week but that doesn’t mean consumers’ interest rates are dropping. LSU Professor of finance, Rajesh Narayanan (rah-JESH na-RYE-an), says the Fed sets the interest rates that impact the rates that banks charge to borrow from one another.

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Jefferson Parish is the first parish in Louisiana to receive a Class 3 flood protection rating from FEMA, which means a larger flood insurance premium discount for thousands in unincorporated parts of the parish. Andre Champagne has more.

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is in Canada this week with state and local tourism officials trying to promote travel to Louisiana, but he’s finding Canadians are not interested in leisure trips to the United States because of President Trump’s previous statements and actions.

Cut 4 (08) “…the tariffs.”

This week, the Fed dropped interest rates by a quarter point and indicated that there may be two more rate cuts by the end of the year. So what does that mean for consumers like you and me? Rajesh Narayanan (rah-JESH na-RYE-an), a professor of finance at LSU, says if you’re hoping that the rate cut will mean a lower rate on your mortgage, think again.

Cut 13 (10)  “…the rate cut.”

Homes and businesses located in unincorporated areas of Jefferson Parish are receiving a 35-percent discount on their flood insurance premiums when their policies renew after October 1^st. Maggie Talley, Jefferson Parish’s director of floodplain management and hazard mitigation, says thousands of policyholders are receiving this big discount because FEMA has recognized the parish’s flood mitigation efforts.

Cut 7 (07) “…35-percent savings.”

Parish officials say the bigger discount will save residents over 12-million dollars a year.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is in Canada trying to drum up travel back to Louisiana, but he’s finding it difficult. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The Trump administration is allocating more than 400-million dollars in additional federal funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Grambling University President Dr. Martin Lemelle says that’s over and above the funding the schools received in the previous fiscal year, and part of that money would go towards the Title Three program.

Cut 10 (12) “…other services.”

26 Louisianans have been hospitalized and 5 have died from Vibrio vulnificus infection. These bacteria are present in the Gulf in higher numbers from May to October and State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says certain medical conditions increase the risk for infection and severe complications.

Cut 5 (12) “…recent stomach surgery.”

It took nearly a decade, but deputies in Terrebonne Parish have arrested two men for the murder of 56-year-old Pamela Johnson. District Attorney Joseph Waitz says Johnson’s husband 70-year-old Charles Johnson hired 43-year-old Shannon Robinson to kill his wife.

Cut 15 (06) “…protect his property.”

He says Johnson and Robinson are both being held without bond and more arrests are likely.

Senator Bill Cassidy will face at least three challengers for the senate seat in the April primary. Cassiday is seen as vulnerable because he voted in 2021 to convict then-former President Trump in his second impeachment trial. Cassidy has worked hard to mend his relationship with Trump by supporting his legislation and political appointees, including U-S Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Hogan says if President Trump endorses someone other than Cassidy in the primary, it will not be good for Louisiana’s senior senator.

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LSU’s freshmen class for the flagship campus in Baton Rouge is the largest incoming class in the school’s history. LSU interim president Matt Lee says there are nearly 82-hundred first-time freshmen on campus, and more than five thousand of them are Louisiana residents — and this class is the most academically accomplished.

Cut 10 (09) “…over last year.”

Lee says LSU Eunice, LSU Alexandria and LSU Shreveport also set enrollment records this year.

Answering speculation that she would challenge Bill Cassidy for one of Louisiana’s senate seats, U.S. Representative Julia Letlow says she is focusing on serving the 5^th congressional district. But Senator Bill Cassidy will still likely face three well-known Republican challengers in next April’s primary — state Treasurer John Fleming, State Senator Blake Miguez and PSC member Eric Skrmetta. LSU Political Science Professor Rober Hogan says it’s far from a guarantee that Cassidy will be re-elected.

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A fifth person has died from Vibrio vulnificus infection. 26 Louisiana residents who have been infected by Vibrio which naturally live in coastal waters and are found in higher numbers in the warmer months of May through October. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says if an open wound becomes exposed to coastal waters or raw or undercooked seafood, take action immediately since the infection can potentially kill within one to two days.

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After nearly a decade, two men are arrested for the murder of a woman in Terrebonne Parish. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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LSU has its largest freshman class in history and during his “State of the University” address, Interim President Matt Lee said the university is working to meet the housing demand.

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The Louisiana Department of Health is urging caution after a fifth person has died from Vibrio vulnificus infection. 26 Louisiana residents have been infected this year. Vibrio naturally live in coastal waters and are found in higher numbers in the warmer months of May through October. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says it’s a severe disease.

Cut 4 (07) “…has required hospitalization.”

She says avoid exposure by covering open wounds with waterproof bandages when in the water and don’t eat raw or undercooked seafood from the warm Gulf waters.

LSU in Baton Rouge has their largest Freshman class in history and Interim president Matt Lee says for the first time in history, LSU’s research enterprise has crossed the 500-million mark.

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U-S Representative Julia Letlow tells a Baton Rouge radio station she will not challenge Bill Cassidy for one of Louisiana’s Senate seats. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Deputies in Terrebonne Parish have arrested two men for the 2015 murder 56-year-old Pamela Johnson. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet (SOIN-yay) says detectives recently got their big break arrested Johnson’s husband, 70-year-old Charles Johnson along with 43-year-old Shannon Robinson.

Cut 13 (12)  “…for financial gain.”

Nearly a decade after she was shot and killed, deputies in Terrebonne Parish have arrested two men in connection with the 2015 murder of 56-year-old Pamela Johnson. District Attorney Joseph Waitz says the Johnsons were going through a divorce at the time.

Cut 14 (08) “…very tragic.”

Recently discovered evidence led to the arrest of her husband, 70-year-old Charles Johnson, along with 43-year-old Shannon Robinson who Waitz says Johnson hired to kill his wife.

The speculation can end over whether Republican U-S Representative Julia Letlow will challenge G-O-P Senator Bill Cassidy. Letlow told Talk 107-3 Baton Rouge that she will not run for U-S Senate next year; instead, she’ll seek re-election to continue to represent Louisiana’s 5^th Congressional District. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Cassidy is likely relieved over this news.

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The Louisiana Department of Health is urging caution after a fifth person has died of Vibrio vulnificus. Andre Champagne reports.

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LSU’s freshmen class for the flagship campus in Baton Rouge is the largest incoming class in the school’s history. Interim president Matt Lee says there are nearly 82-hundred first-time freshmen on campus, and more than five thousand of them are Louisiana residents — and this class is the most academically accomplished.

Cut 10 (09) “…over last year.”

A Eunice woman is facing several charges for allegedly setting fire to a home with two juveniles inside in May. Ken Pastorick State Marshal’s Office…

Cut 5 (12) “…of crimes.”

He says after an extensive investigation Falice Anissa Oglesby was arrested. Authorities are not releasing a possible motive.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been dealing with a torso injury. Through three games this season, he has completed 65-percent of his passes for 689 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. LSU’s pass offense ranks 11^th in the SEC and Tiger Rag Editor, Glen Guilbeau says the injury has prevented Nussmeier from throwing the deep pass…

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LSU hosts Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday night.

Governor Landry announces a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening the business climate in the state. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana has made strides in reducing the state’s chronic absenteeism rate among public school students. Chronic absenteeism rose following the COVID pandemic to nearly 25 percent for the 2023-24 school year; but last year, dropped two percent. Misty Davis with the department of education says local school systems are making attendance a priority.

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