Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is speaking out against Constitutional Amendment 3. that would give teachers a permanent two-thousand-dollar pay raise funded in part through the retirement of three trust funds, one of which, the Educational Excellence Fund, Campbell helped create as a state senator in 1999. He says a better idea, in his view, is to tax imports on foreign oil – something he’s proposed for many years. And he says he believes the main reason for lawmakers to put this Amendment on the ballot is not out of concern for teachers – it’s out of concern for themselves.

Cut 5 (05) “…that’s good politics.”

The wife of a Fort Polk soldier has been released from a federal immigration detention facility. Twenty-two-year-old Annie Ramos is Honduran-born but has lived in the U-S since she was a toddler. Ramos tells the Associated Press she’s been trying to gain legal status.

The alleged drunk driver who crashed in a crowd of people at the Lao New Year Festival in Iberia Parish remains behind bars on a 247-thousand-dollar bond. At a press conference today, State Police Trooper Monique Lavergne said Landry showed signs of impairment at the scene and a breath sample indicated his blood alcohol content was .137, well over the legal limit…

Cut 13 (08) “…crowded settings.”

Iberia Sheriff Tommy Romero says the 18 people injured are expected to survive their injuries.

Through the first quarter of 2026, small businesses in Louisiana and across the country have been having a hard time filling job openings. Leah Long, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, says it’s not due of a lack of candidates; it’s a lack of QUALIFIED candidates.

Cut 6 (06) “…transportation industry, manufacturing.”

A public service commissioner is speaking out against Constitutional Amendment 3. That’s the one that would give teachers a permanent two-thousand-dollar pay raise. The raises would be funded in part through the retirement of three trust funds, one of which Commissioner Foster Campbell helped create when he was a state senator in 1999. He says he has a better idea to fund the raises — tax imports on foreign oil which he says he’s been proposing it for many years.

Cut 4 (07) “…big oil companies.”

A mayor and a police chief in Evangeline Parish are among five public officials accused of sharing protected information with a defendant in an ongoing criminal case. Ville Platte Mayor Ryan Williams and Mamou Police Chief Pat Hall are facing malfeasance charges. A sergeant from the Ville Platte Police Department has also been arrested and so has an officer with Opelousas P-D.

Through the first quarter of 2026, small businesses in Louisiana and elsewhere have found it challenging to fill openings. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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LSU was upset by Bethune-Cookman on the baseball diamond last night, losing 10 to 7. The Tigers are 22-12 and six of their losses have come against nonconference opponents. Bethune Cookman has an RPI of 212, so losing to the Wildcats will make it tougher for the Tigers to host a NCAA Regional in June. Tigers center fielder Derek Curiel says they will likely have to win two more SEC games to make up for Tuesday night’s loss…

Cut 10 (09) “…on postseason”

Law enforcement provided an update today on Saturday’s incident at the Lao New Year parade where a suspected drunk driver plowed into a crowd of people, injuring 18 individuals. Many people of Asian descendent were at the festival, but Iberia Parish Sheriff Tommy Romero says that’s not what led to 57-year-old Todd Landry of Jeanerette hitting several people with his vehicle…

Cut 12 (10) “…terrorist act.”

Landry remains in jail on a 247-thousand bond.

A public service commissioner is speaking out against Constitutional Amendment 3 that would give teachers a permanent two-thousand-dollar pay raise. The raises would be funded in part through the retirement of three trust funds. Commissioner Foster Campbell says one of them would be the Educational Excellence Fund, which he helped create as a state senator in 1999.

Cut 3 (08) “…students in Louisiana.”

Small businesses in Louisiana and across the country are having trouble finding skilled employees to fill job openings. Leah Long, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, says 27% of Louisiana small businesses have openings for skilled workers. That’s why it’s important for the state to invest in the workforce.

Cut 7 (07) “…to do that.”

Nationally, 32-percent of small business owners reported openings they could not fill.

LSU was upset by Bethune-Cookman on the baseball diamond last night as the Wildcats scored five runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Tigers ten to seven. In that seventh inning, LSU pitchers walked two hitters, hit two others and there was a critical error leading to two runs. Tigers center fielder Derek Curiel…

Cut 9 (06)  “…cost us.”

LSU is 22-12 and six of their losses have come against nonconference opponents. LSU is at Ole Miss this weekend for an SEC series that will begin on Friday night.

Senator Bill Cassidy continues to hammer Congresswoman Julia Letlow for previously supporting DEI policies. When Letlow was seeking to be the president at ULM, she told the search committee she was committed to a more diverse faculty. Letlow also described herself as a strong and progressive leader saying she now sees DEI as a tool for the radical left to divide people, push indoctrination and hold people down instead of lifting them up. Letlow also claims Cassidy has supported DEI bureaucracy pointing to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that Cassidy supported. In a press conference, Cassidy explained why he opposes DEI policies.

Cut 11 (11) “…totally against that.”

Cassidy says he was more interested in the money that the legislation brought to Louisiana.

A new report from the Data Center in New Orleans says job growth in Louisiana since the 2014 oil price crash has been flat. Dr. Alex Kolker who helped compile the report, says Louisiana is down about 15 thousand jobs in the drilling sector and another five-thousand jobs in water transportation, which involves taking people to offshore rigs. He says the state has moved away from offshore drilling jobs to short-term construction booms tied to liquefied natural gas and petrochemical projects.

Cut 5 (09) “…then employment drops.”

UL Lafayette baseball coach Matt Deggs has been suspended for two games after he confronted the James Madison dugout during Saturday’s 5–1 loss. It happened after Cajuns outfielder Maddox Mandino lowered his shoulder while running to first base after hitting a tapper in the infield. Deggs says he heard a James Madison player direct a disrespectful comment toward him. He says he doesn’t take disrespect lightly which is why he was so fired up

Cut 8 (13) “…most certainly.”

Senator Bill Cassidy and Congresswoman Julia Letlow, both running for the U.S. Senate, are accusing each other of supporting DEI policies. Cassidy says Letlow was all for the programs while she was president of ULM. Letlow says she now sees it as a tool for the radical left to divide and hold people down and says Cassidy supported DEI saying the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that Cassidy supported contained several equity-related provisions.

Cut 12 (11) “…embarrassed by that.”

The Data Center in New Orleans says job growth in Louisiana has been flat since the oil prices crashed in 2014. Dr. Alex Kolker helped put the report together and says we must diversify to grow. He says oil and gas still provide comparatively high-paying, middle-skill jobs, but it’s not an industry that Louisiana can rely on to grow employment numbers.

Cut 6 (09) “…price crashes come?”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser outlines his tourism initiatives for 2026. Andrew Greenstein reports among them is continuing to drive visitors to the state parks.

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UL Lafayette baseball coach Matt Deggs is suspended for two games after he confronted the James Madison dugout during Saturday’s 5–1 loss. Deggs says he heard a James Madison player direct a disrespectful comment toward him following a play where Cajuns outfielder Maddox Mandino lowered his shoulder while running to first base after hitting a tapper in the infield.

Cut 9 (13)  “…and I apologize.”

Senator Bill Cassidy continues to hammer Congresswoman Julia Letlow in the Republican Senate primary for previously supporting DEI policies. In videos from 2020 when Letlow was seeking to be the president at ULM, she told the search committee she was committed to a more diverse faculty. Cassidy also claims Letlow wanted to open the school’s first DEI division.

Cut 10 (12) “…decision was made ”

In a statement released by her campaign, Letlow says DEI was presented in higher education as a way to encourage people to achieve the American dream, but now she sees it as a tool for the radical left to divide people, push indoctrination and hold people down instead of lifting them up.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is looking forward to 2026 being a big year of tourism for Louisiana. He says Louisiana has several events planned to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Cut 13 (11)  “…old state capitol.”

A new report from the Data Center out of New Orleans says Louisiana’s job growth has been almost flat since the 2014 oil price crash. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Oak Grove basketball star Caroline Bradley has committed to Kim Mulkey and the LSU Lady Tigers. Bradley is a five-star prospect, who is ranked as the nation’s number one center. Bradley is six-foot-five and averaged 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocked shots per game for Oak Grove in her senior season. She talked about why she chose to join Coach Mulkey’s team…

Cut 22 (10) “…super excited.”

Louisiana’s top-ranked women’s basketball prospect and 2-time Louisiana Gatorade Player of the year, Caroline Bradley will be wearing purple and gold. And appropriately, the nation’s number one ranked center from Oak Grove made her LSU commitment announcement at a crawfish boil. The 6’5” Louisiana native had her pick of top programs but said…

Cut 21 (05) “…excited to do.”

Bradley averaged 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocked shots per game for Oak Grove in her senior season.

UL Lafayette baseball coach Matt Deggs has been suspended for two games after he confronted the James Madison dugout during Saturday’s 5–1 loss. The incident was sparked when Cajuns outfielder Maddox Mandino lowered his shoulder while running to first base after hitting a tapper in the infield. Following the play, Deggs says he heard a James Madison player direct a disrespectful comment toward him, and he decided to let the Dukes dugout know he was not having any of it.

Cut 7 (09) “…of our dugout.”

Deggs’ suspension will begin tomorrow, when the Cajuns take on Southeastern Louisiana in Hammond.

DEI policies have become a big issue in the Senate Republican primary. Andre Champagne has the story.

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The Data Center in New Orleans, says job growth in Louisiana since 2015 has increased by less than one percent, well below the U.S. average of 11.5-percent. Dr. Alex Kolker helped put the report together and says Louisiana’s economy has not been the same since the oil price crash of 2014.

Cut 4 (09) “…oil price crash.”

So far, this legislative session has been quieter that recent sessions. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the most emotional debate so far was over a bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain for carbon capture and sequestration projects. He says legislative leaders have made sure that and other controversial bills make it out of committee…

Cut 12 (11) “…insurance reform.”

Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder is concerned about high school athlete safety and wants a resolution asking the LHSAA to make dance, cheer and lacrosse sanctioned high school sports under its authority. He says by placing these sports under LHSAA authority safety protocols could be put in place.

Cut 9 (07)  “…and safety requirements.”

A new AARP report finds that 900-thousand Louisianans are caregivers for adults. Director of Advocacy at AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says 20-percent of long-term Medicaid dollars is spent on services so an individual can live at home, while 80-percent goes to nursing homes. He says AARP would like to see it closer to 40-60 giving family caregivers state assistance to keep their loved ones at home…

Cut 15 (11) “…living at home.”

Starting today, Travelers to Lafayette on I-49 should expect construction delays. DOTD is beginning a major project from I-10 to the St. Landry Parish line. Deidra Druilhet (drool-YET) with DOTD says most of the work will be done during the overnight hours.

Cut 5 (12) “…be at night.”

Completion is planned for Summer 2027

At least 19 people were injured when a suspected impaired driver ran his car into a parade crowd at the Louisiana Lao New Year Festival on Saturday afternoon. 57-year-old Todd Landry of Jeanerette was arrested for driving while impaired. The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office says Landry had a BAC of 0.137 far above the 0.08 legal limit. Landry faces charges of first offense driving while impaired, 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring, careless operation, and open container. 13 people were transported to hospitals with four reported in critical condition.

A new AARP report finds that 900-thousand Louisianans are caregivers for adults. Director of Advocacy at AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says 20-percent of long-term Medicaid dollars is spent on services so an individual can live at home, while 80-percent goes to nursing homes. He says AARP would like to see it closer to 40-60 giving family caregivers state assistance to keep their loved ones at home…

Cut 14 (10) “…could appropriate.”

Starting today, Travelers to Lafayette on I-49 should expect construction delays. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

So far, it’s quiet in the Louisiana legislature when it comes to debate on significant legislation and that might be by design. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the Landry Administration is not interested in rocking the boat with the governor set to run for re-election next year…

Cut 11 (12) “…we are delivering.”

Pinsonat says the most emotional debate of the legislative session so far was over a bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain for carbon capture and sequestration projects.

Three weeks into the legislative session and there have not been any substantive pieces of legislation heading to the governor. Jeanne Burns has an explanation…

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

A proposed resolution to ask LHSAA to make dance, cheer and lacrosse sanctioned high school sports under its authority passed unanimously out of a House Committee. Republican Roger Wilder brought the legislation out of safety concerns…

Cut 8 (07) “…that right now.”

LSU’s Cade Arrambide became the first LSU player in school history to hit four home runs in one game as the Tigers rallied from a five to nothing deficit to beat Tennessee 16 to 6 in 12 innings. Arrambide’s fourth home run was a grand slam. Here’s Chris Blair of the LSU Sports Radio Network on the call…

Cut 27 (12) “…open it up”

This was LSU’s first series win in Knoxville since 2016.

A new AARP report finds that 900-thousand Louisianans are caregivers for adults, including older parents, spouses, neighbors and other loved ones. Director of Advocacy at AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says the Louisiana Legislature should do more to help these adults provide long-term care…

Cut 13 (11)  “..cost effective.”