Authorities believe a targeted attack took the life of 16-year-old East St. John High school student, Aariah Henry early Sunday morning in Reserve but they don’t believe she was the target. She was one of six people in the Black Dodge Challenger that was targeted by individuals in a silver car. St. John Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre…

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Authorities shared video of the shooting in hopes of identifying the shooters.

A bill that would have banned edible THC products in Louisiana failed in the legislative session that ends today.  Crescent Canna CEO Joe Gerrity opposed the bill saying, a lot of what he heard on the Senate and House floor was nonsense and the lawmakers that are working to ban the products lack understanding of them.

Cut 8 (05)  “…what they’re talking about.” 

Some limits and regulations were passed but opponents of the THC industry say they’re still much too accessible and lack common-sense guardrails.

Louisiana lawmakers have approved a 48-billion dollar budget for next fiscal year. Jeff Palermo on what it contains…

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Louisiana Tech’s magical baseball season had a disappointing ending as the Bulldogs lost to Kansas State 19 to 4 and then to Southeast Missouri 9-to-3 in the Fayetteville Regional. Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs on what he told his team…

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Louisiana lawmakers have approved a 48-billion-dollar budget that includes hundreds of millions of dollars for infrastructure projects. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says another highlight of this budget is what they decided to do with 771-million dollars in extra money they had to spend. He says instead of putting it into the Rainy-Day Fund, they will spend it now

Cut 4 (12) “…addressed.” 

The legislative session ends today with lawmakers failing to approve a bill that would ban edible THC products.  Crescent Canna CEO Joe Gerrity led the effort to kill a bill. Lawmakers did approve new regulations, Gerrity explains…

Cut 7 (12) “…cans per package.”  

In Reserve, a 16-year-old Aariah Henry was murdered early Sunday in what authorities believe was a targeted attack. St. John Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre says the victim was one of six in a Black Dodge Challenger and he’s shared video of the tragic incident in hopes of making an arrest.

Cut 9 (08) “…in Reserve.” 

You can see that video at LouisianaRadioNetwork.com

There were six teams from Louisiana that made the NCAA Baseball Tournament and only LSU is left. The Ragin Cajuns were eliminated last night by Texas A-and-M as the Aggies defeated U-L Lafayette nine to four. Catcher Jose Torres says they gave it their best…

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While legal experts say former President Donald Trump will most likely not serve jail time for his 34 felony convictions, LSU Law Professor Lisa Avalos says there are legal implications, for example possibly losing the right to vote or possess firearms.

The synthetic rubber manufacturer, Denka Performance Elastomer says they will likely have to shut down the Reserve plant because they can’t meet the EPA’s shortened deadline of 90 days to reduce emissions. Local advocacy group Rise St. James says is celebrating the potential closure of saying they are poisoning people in Reserve. Louisiana Chemical Association President Greg Bowser says Rise St. James doesn’t know what they’re talking about.

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EPA had given Denka 2 years to reduce emissions.

Cut 13 (12) “…vote for him.” 

A new bill would give Governor Jeff Landry the power to appoint almost 150 state board and commission chairs. Until now, the boards selected their chairs, while the governor could appoint a majority of board members and indirectly name the chair. Senator Valarie Hodges of Denham Springs says she sponsored this bill because she believes it allows the governor to do their job better.

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New Orleans Representative Candace Newell opposes giving the power to a governor.

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Hurricane season is upon us officially beginning Saturday. National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says it’s important to know your risks. If you live in a storm surge evacuation zone, you should already have a plan of where you’ll go, how you’ll get there, and what you’ll take with you.

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Synthetic rubber manufacturer Denka Performance Elastomer says it will be forced to shut down its Reserve plant if EPA restrictions aren’t relaxed after the agency shortened Denka’s deadline to reduce emissions from 2 years to 90 days. Louisiana Chemical Association President Greg Bowser says that’s an impossible task.

Cut 3 (08) “…90 days (x2).” 

The EPA says the 90-day rule is needed because Denka poses a quote-unquote “imminent and substantial danger” to nearby communities.

Saturday is the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season, and NOAA has predicted it will be the most active on record with 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes of which four to seven will be major hurricanes. Regardless of the forecast National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says…

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A new bill would allow the governor to appoint dozens of state board chairs. Jeff Palermo has more…

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LSU Baseball takes a win at the Chapel Hill Regionals today in a come from behind victory defeating Wofford 4 to 3 after being down 3 to 1 in the 8^th.  Credit Steven Milam with the exciting Walk Off Home Run. It was his second Homer of the day. The Tigers will play the winner of tonight’s game between North Carolina and Long Island tomorrow at four.

Police in Zachary arrested two teenagers this morning after an attempted car burglary that ended with a woman being shot three times when she tried to intervene earlier this week.  Chief Darryl Lawerence says the two suspects who are 17 and 15 years old were in the Baton Rouge area.

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Because this is considered a violent crime, Lawerence says the 17-year-old is one of their first arrests that the suspect can be charged as an adult due to a recent law passed to curb juvenile crime.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking for help this summer. If you see a fish kill they’re asking you to give them a call. Neighborhood ponds are prone to fish kills due to the small size and depth and while LDWF doesn’t investigate neighborhood ponds they do keep records. Inland Fisheries Technical Advisor Robby Maxwell says typically after a fish kill they see very good recovery of the fisheries resources.

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The State House gave final passage to a measure that eliminates the regulation requiring employers to give 16- and 17-year-old employees at least a 20-minute meal break. Sean Richardson has more.

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The 74^th annual Peach Festival is this Saturday in downtown Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says Lincoln Parish is home to the largest peach orchard in the state and the event, which honors their farming heritage, is the longest-running agricultural festival in Louisiana.

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Police in Zachary arrested a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old this morning after an attempted car burglary that ended with a woman being shot three times when she tried to intervene early Tuesday morning.  Chief Darryl Lawerence says detectives received good leads on the suspects’ getaway vehicle and within two days they were able to make the arrests. The victim was released from the hospital and while Lawrence commends her bravery, he urges citizens to let law enforcement handle matters.

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Instead of confronting criminals, Lawerence says to collect as much information as possible.

The House gives final passage to legislation that eliminates employer’s requirement to give 16- and 17-year-old employees at least a 20-minute meal break if they work at least five hours. Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder says this legislation is good for teenagers that are looking for work.

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The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk.

If you’re out on the water this summer and spot some dead fish LDWF is asking you to let them know. Jeff Palermo has more.

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The 74^th annual Peach Festival is this Saturday in downtown Ruston. It’ an opportunity to enjoy 12 hours of live music, an art market and of course peachy good food. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston…

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The festival begins at 9 am and for the first time in 30 years, admission is free.

Police in Zachary arrested two teenagers this morning after an attempted car burglary that ended with a woman being shot three times when she tried to intervene earlier this week.  Chief Darryl Lawerence says the two suspects who are 17 and 15 years old were in the Baton Rouge area.

Cut 12 (13) “…Parish Prison.” 

Because this is considered a violent crime, Lawerence says the 17-year-old is one of their first arrests that the suspect can be charged as an adult due to a recent law passed to curb juvenile crime.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to report any fish kills they may see this summer and see fish kills to give them a call. Inland Fisheries Technical Advisor Robby Maxwell says there could be multiple reasons for fish kills.

Cut 7 (09) “…follow up on it.”  

A bill headed to the Governor’s desk will eliminate the requirement to give 16- and 17-year-old employees at least a 20-minute meal break when they work at least five hours. Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder says this legislation is good for teenagers that are looking for work because it results in less red tape for employers hiring minors that makes the hiring process more productive.

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The 74^th annual Peach Festival is this Saturday in downtown Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says it’s a day full of family-friendly activities and Davis says it’s easy on your wallet too.

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The festival begins at 9 am. Last call for peaches is 11 pm.

Representative Garrett Graves, who believes the new map is illegal because the map was reconfigured based on race and not geography has said he may seek re-election by running in another district, possibly Julia Letlow who represents the 5th District. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson who  was a guest on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster this morning. U. S. opposes that idea…

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A Zachary woman was shot multiple times while trying to stop a suspected car burglar early this morning. Zachary PD Chief Darryl Lawrence says they received a call around three am of an individual trying to steal a car. He says while two women were watching, one approached the suspect and they got into a verbal altercation.

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Governor Jeff Landry has signed a law classifying two abortion-inducing drugs as controlled and dangerous substances at a bill signing ceremony today. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Houma police caught a 12-and-a-half-foot reticulated python over the weekend after a resident discovered it curled up in a flowerpot. Chief Travis Theriot…

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Governor Jeff Landry signed a law classifying two abortion-inducing drugs as controlled and dangerous substances. 200 doctors signed a letter opposing the legislation warning it could make it harder to prescribe the drugs, which have other uses. Bill sponsor Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly responded…

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U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson says he would not count out Republican Garret Graves if he ran for re-election in the reconfigured 6th Congressional District, which is a new majority Black District for the 2024 federal elections. Johnson says Graves has represented Louisiana well during his five terms in the U-S House…

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Houma police briefly turned into snake wranglers after capturing a python in a backyard. Mel Bridges has more.

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A Zachary woman was shot multiple times while trying to stop a suspected car burglar early this morning. Zachary PD Chief Darryl Lawrence commends her bravery but says it’s best not to approach a suspect because you could be severely injured or even killed in the process.

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Investigators are communicating with the victim but they do not yet have a suspect. If you have any information about the incident you’re encouraged to contact Zachary Police.

A Zachary woman is hospitalized after she was shot multiple times while trying to stop a suspected car burglar early this morning. Zachary PD Chief Darryl Lawrence says detectives are communicating with the victim at the hospital and the suspect remains as large.

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Under the state’s new Congressional map, the new sixth district boundaries stretch from Baton Rouge to Shreveport changing the demographics to a majority black district. Democratic Black state senator Cleo Fields has said he’ll seek to represent the 6th District, but U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson believes current 6ht district Representative Garrett Graves can still win, because the Presidential race is at the top of the ballot.

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Governor Jeff Landry has signed a law classifying two abortion-inducing drugs as controlled and dangerous substances at a bill signing ceremony today. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A Houma resident had an unwelcome guest over the weekend. Police caught the 12-and-a-half-foot reticulated python after the resident found it curled up in a flowerpot. Chief Travis Theriot says the snake is believed to be a former pet released into the wild, which he cautions against.

Cut 5 (09)  “…by any stretch.”