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.

Cut 4 (13) “…with paperwork.” 

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.

Cut 11 (10) ” …all day.”

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…

Cut 10 (12) “…forgone conclusion.” 

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.

Cut 12 (09) “…injuries.” 

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.

Cut 2 (34)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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…

Cut 3 (11) “…Wildlife and Fisheries.” 

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…

Cut 7 (08) “…needs.”  

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…

Cut 9 (08) “…bet against him.” 

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

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Mel Bridges .”

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.

Cut 14 (12) “…may not.” 

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.

Cut 13 (08) “…real soon.” 

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.

Cut 11 (11) ” …Joe Biden.”

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.

Cut 2 (34)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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.”

To date, the Louisiana Lottery has transferred more than $4.7 billion to the state for K-12 public education. Lottery retailers in Louisiana also earn. They receive a five-percent commission, plus incentives for cashing winning tickets and bonuses for selling big winning tickets. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison…

Cut 9 (12)  “…as well.”

Today is the day we honor those who fought and died for our country, Memorial Day. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley (mah-ghen-lee says it is important every day, but especially today, to honor the 11 thousand Louisiana veterans who have died in combat.

Cut 5 (12) “…every day.” 

The NCAA and the five biggest conferences, including the SEC, have reached a settlement that will result in all college athletes being paid. Jeanne Burns has more.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.” 

It’s time to get your curly red wig and kaftan ready, says Jessica Cassel (Castle). She’s one of the organizers for Friday’s Mrs. Roper Romp in downtown Thibodaux. Millions gather all over the globe to impersonate the beloved “Three’s Company” character.

Cut 11 (12) “…fun and free.”

And there’s also a Mrs. Roper Romp Pub Crawl in downtown Shreveport this Friday and in January a Krewe of Mrs. Ropers paraded in Lafayette. In April there was a romp in Lake Charles.

Today is Memorial Day, a day to honor those who fought for our country, and, according to Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley (mah-ghen-lee), one of the most significant.

Cut 4 (13) “…reflect upon that.”

College athletes will be paid directly by their schools. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace estimates that the settlement will result in each school paying about 20-million to athletes in every sport. Though some of the money will come from traditional means such as ticket and food sales, Wallace says most of the money won’t be generated from inside stadiums.

Cut 14 (13)  “…media rights deal.”

If you’re in Thibodaux or Shreveport on Friday, you might experience a 70s flashback when hundreds of Mrs. Ropers invade downtown. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (35)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

The Louisiana Lottery transfers profits to the state quarterly and large jackpots have proved to be profitable. In addition to uptick in ticket sales thanks to the five billion-dollar jackpots Powerball and Mega Millions produced this year, Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says there’s more…

Cut 8 (12) “…for players.” 

An antitrust settlement has been finalized that will result in all college athletes being paid directly by the school. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace says schools will have a hard time deciding how to divvy up the money.

Cut 13 (11)  “…spread this out.”

Large jackpots have proved to be profitable with the Louisiana Lottery transferring almost $48 million to the state treasury. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says they also moved close to $16 million to the state coffers in April.

Cut 7 (12) “…2023.”

This Memorial Day, take a second to remember those who fought for our country. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

It was eleven years ago when the first Mrs. Roper Romp took place as a parade theme at Decadence in New Orleans. Ever since it’s turned into the reason for millions to gather all over the globe to impersonate the beloved “Three’s Company” character Helen Roper. Jessica Cassel (Castle) is one of the organizers for Friday’s Romp in downtown Thibodaux.

Cut 10 (10) “…get together.”

To date, the Louisiana Lottery has transferred more than $4.7 billion to the state for K-12 public education. Lottery retailers in Louisiana also earn. They receive a five-percent commission, plus incentives for cashing winning tickets and bonuses for selling big winning tickets. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison…

Cut 9 (12)  “…as well.”

Today is the day we honor those who fought and died for our country, Memorial Day. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley (mah-ghen-lee says it is important every day, but especially today, to honor the 11 thousand Louisiana veterans who have died in combat.

Cut 5 (12) “…every day.” 

The NCAA and the five biggest conferences, including the SEC, have reached a settlement that will result in all college athletes being paid. Jeanne Burns has more.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.” 

It’s time to get your curly red wig and kaftan ready, says Jessica Cassel (Castle). She’s one of the organizers for Friday’s Mrs. Roper Romp in downtown Thibodaux. Millions gather all over the globe to impersonate the beloved “Three’s Company” character.

Cut 11 (12) “…fun and free.”

And there’s also a Mrs. Roper Romp Pub Crawl in downtown Shreveport this Friday and in January a Krewe of Mrs. Ropers paraded in Lafayette. In April there was a romp in Lake Charles.

Today is Memorial Day, a day to honor those who fought for our country, and, according to Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley (mah-ghen-lee), one of the most significant.

Cut 4 (13) “…reflect upon that.”

College athletes will be paid directly by their schools. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace estimates that the settlement will result in each school paying about 20-million to athletes in every sport. Though some of the money will come from traditional means such as ticket and food sales, Wallace says most of the money won’t be generated from inside stadiums.

Cut 14 (13)  “…media rights deal.”

If you’re in Thibodaux or Shreveport on Friday, you might experience a 70s flashback when hundreds of Mrs. Ropers invade downtown. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (35)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

The Louisiana Lottery transfers profits to the state quarterly and large jackpots have proved to be profitable. In addition to uptick in ticket sales thanks to the five billion-dollar jackpots Powerball and Mega Millions produced this year, Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says there’s more…

Cut 8 (12) “…for players.” 

An antitrust settlement has been finalized that will result in all college athletes being paid directly by the school. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace says schools will have a hard time deciding how to divvy up the money.

Cut 13 (11)  “…spread this out.”

Large jackpots have proved to be profitable with the Louisiana Lottery transferring almost $48 million to the state treasury. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says they also moved close to $16 million to the state coffers in April.

Cut 7 (12) “…2023.”

This Memorial Day, take a second to remember those who fought for our country. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

It was eleven years ago when the first Mrs. Roper Romp took place as a parade theme at Decadence in New Orleans. Ever since it’s turned into the reason for millions to gather all over the globe to impersonate the beloved “Three’s Company” character Helen Roper. Jessica Cassel (Castle) is one of the organizers for Friday’s Romp in downtown Thibodaux.

Cut 10 (10) “…get together.”