ACLU of Louisiana says the housing of undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes at the Louisiana State Penitentiary is a dangerous disregard of the legal system. There are 51 ICE detainees in Camp 57 at Angola with plans to hold more than 400. ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan says the plan is for these detainees to eventually be sent back to their home country…

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The Department of Health and other organizations are hosting 988 day at the Capitol today. Sherrard (SHARE-id) Crespo with VIA LINK says mental health is a major issue and unjustifiably stigmatized.

Cut 5 (15) “…thoughts of suicide.”

She hopes state and federal funding of the 988 suicide helpline continues.

Governor Landry’s wallet is 900 dollars lighter this morning. Steven Procopio, the president of the Public Affairs Research Council, says Landry was fined over non-disclosure of trips he took on other people’s aircraft while he was attorney general. Procopio says the trips were paid for by others but were for public purposes. He says we will never know if the fines are appropriate because of changes in the laws that govern ethics investigations.

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The Saints battled to the end in Kellen Moore’s head coaching debut, but not enough offense and too many penalties led to the 20-13 loss to Arizona. Saint’s all-time sacks leader Cam Jordan had a sack and a half and said he appreciated the fight from his teammates…

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Governor Landry had to pay a 900-dollar fine due to travel paid for by others on other’s aircraft during his time as attorney general. Public Affairs Research Council President, Steven Procopio says there was nothing illicit about these flights. They were all for a public purpose related to his duties as attorney general.

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Fines could have been as high as ten thousand dollars per occurrence.

Today, 9/8 is 988 day and the Department of Health and other organizations are hosting an event at the Capitol. Sherrard Crespo with Via Link expresses concern of suicide rates, especially among younger Louisianans.

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He hopes state and federal lawmakers will continue funding the 988 suicide helpline.

The ACLU of Louisiana says federal, and state officials are breaking the law by housing ICE detainees at the State Penitentiary at Angola. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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It wasn’t the blowout everyone expected but LSU came out of Death Valley Saturday night with a 23-7 win over Louisiana Tech. After the game, LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly’s tone almost made it sound like LSU lost.

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Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 237 yards, but his longest completion was just 23 yards. He also threw an interception and was sacked three times.

There are 51 ICE detainees housed in Angola with plans to hold more than 400. ACLU Louisiana legal director Nora Ahmed says immigration detention is a civil process to ensure court appearances, not punishment for criminal behavior…

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ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan says detainees will have access to a legal library and spaces to meet with their attorneys and she adds, the facility meets the organization’s standards.

The mother of the Bryan Vasquez, the 12-year-old non-verbal special needs boy found dead in a lagoon last month was arrested yesterday. Bryan had been missing for 2 weeks. The coroner reported cause of death as drowning and blunt force trauma from an alligator attack. Hilda Vasquez faces negligent homicide and second-degree cruelty to juveniles charges. NOPD officials report finding a pattern of negligence and abuse by Hilda Vasquez. They say Hilda Vasquez cause multiple serious injuries to Bryan when he was only three months old.

Governor Landry is a little lighter in the wallet this morning. Andrew Greenstein explains why.

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September is Suicide Prevention Month, and today on 9/8, the Louisiana Department of Health with other organizations are hosting 988 Day. Sherrard (SHARE-id) Crespo with VIA LINK, one of the participating organizations, says the event will be in the Formal Gardens at the Capitol this morning.

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Governor Landry is 900 dollars lighter in the wallet this morning. Steven Procopio, the president and CEO of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, says Landry was fined that amount of money related to travel during his time as attorney general.

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Procopio says there was nothing illicit about these flights; all these flights were for a public purpose related to his duties as attorney general.

The ACLU of Louisiana says the housing of undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes at the Louisiana State Penitentiary is a dangerous disregard of the legal system. ACLU Louisiana legal director Nora Ahmed says housing immigrants in a prison abandons the pretense that immigration detention is civil rather than criminal…

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There are 51 ICE detainees housed at Angola with plans to hold more than 400.

With this being Suicide Prevention Month, and today – 9/8 – being 988 day – the Louisiana Department of Health is joining forces with other organizations in holding 988 Day at the Capitol. Jeanne (“zhahn”) Burns reports.

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The Saints battled to the end in Kellen Moore’s head coaching debut but came up short in the 20-13 loss to Arizona. Just not enough offense and too many penalties for the Black and Gold. Moore liked the fight from his team…

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On the senate floor, Senator John Kennedy used a picture of a movie alien to make a point about the dangers of consuming imported shrimp. He says on a good day, the U.S. may inspect two percent of all shrimp that’s imported into the country, and that pales in comparison to the inspection rates of other countries.

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The signing of Act 500, will make it harder for non-citizens to register to vote, since proof of citizenship will be required when registering to vote. A recent investigation showed 390 non-citizens were on Louisiana voter rolls, and 79 of them voted in elections. Secretary Nancy Landry says especially in local races, every vote counts, and just a small handful of votes can decide the election.

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For many, allergy season is coming in Louisiana. Allergist with Ochsner Health, Dr. John Carlson says if allergies are hindering your lifestyle, there are options.

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Louisiana Tech face their toughest challenge of the year as they visit Tiger Stadium to take on LSU. Tech defense was on full display in week one, shutting out Southeastern, 24-0. Tech linebackers combined 39 tackles and three sacks. Junior linebacker Mekhi Mason said his unit is one of the best in the nation.

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Results of an investigation by the Secretary of State’s office released yesterday, showed 390 non-citizens were on the voter rolls in Louisiana and 79 of them voted in elections over the last several years. Secretary Nancy Landry…

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Act 500 will make it harder for non-citizens to register to vote, since proof of citizenship is now to register to vote.

Fall allergies are coming and Allergist with Ochsner Health, Dr. John Carlson, says Ragweed is the biggest culprit

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He says pollen counts are usually the highest in the early morning, so limit your outdoor activities and shower after spending an extended amount of time outdoors.

In a way that only he could, Senator John Kennedy issues a stark warning about eating imported shrimp. Andre Champagne reports.

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The Saints open up their season against a very talented Arizona Cardinals defense. Second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler will play his first game under the Kellen Moore system. Offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier says Rattler needs to just be himself.

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The Louisiana Secretary of State announces the results of a months-long investigation into non-citizens registering to vote. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Fall weather is coming and so are fall allergies. Dr. John Carlson, an allergist and immunologist at Ochsner Health, says there are some good options at your local drug store that can prevent a reaction to seasonal allergies…

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Dr. Carlson says Saline nasal sprays and artificial tears can also help.

On the senate floor, Senator John Kennedy used a picture of a movie alien to warn about eating the dangers of eating imported shrimp. Imported shrimp sold in Walmart stores in Louisiana and other states was recently found to be radioactive

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He says only 2% of imported shrimp is inspected.

First-year Louisiana Tech defensive coordinator Luke Olson will have his hands full with shutting down an elite LSU offense when they visit Tiger Stadium Saturday. The Bulldogs are known to blitz often and junior linebacker Mekhi Mason says the Bulldogs need to get to quarterback Garrett Nussmeier early and often.

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The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office launched an investigation back in May into the number of non-citizens registering to vote; and yesterday, Secretary Nancy Landry announced the results of that investigation.

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She says with the signing of Act 500, it will be harder for non-citizens to register to vote, since people are now required to prove their citizenship when registering.

Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie and his team will have its toughest challenge of the season as they travel to Baton Rouge to face LSU in Tiger Stadium for the first time since 2018. Cumbie had lots of praise for LSU senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.

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Louisiana Tech’s defense was on full display in week one, shutting out Southeastern, 24-0.

Summer is winding down, but fall allergies are ramping up. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Senator John Kennedy issued a stark warning about eating imported shrimp, making his point on the Senate floor using an out of this world visual aid.

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Kennedy said that’s because the imported shrimp was found to be radioactive – at least the shrimp sold in Walmart stores in Louisiana and other states

Senator Bill Cassidy cast the vote that confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The US Secretary of Health but this morning he sparred with Kennedy over health policies in a Senate Finance Committee hearing. Cassidy asked Kennedy if he thought President Trump deserved a Nobel Prize for his role in rapid the development of COVID-19 vaccines and Kennedy agreed he did. Cassidy then challenged Kennedy citing previous statements.

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Kennedy has been a vocal opponent of certain vaccines.

No one reached billionaire status by Powerball in last night’s drawing for the 1.4-billion-dollar jackpot and as of this morning, the jackpot is 1.7 billion dollars. That’s the third largest in history. The next drawing is Saturday at 10:00 PM.

The quiet hurricane season could pose problems if a storm threatens Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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DOTD along with Destination Zero Deaths are looking for a commitment to safe driving and they’ve launched “Buckle Up, Phone Down” High School Video and Pledge Contest. DOTD Communications Director Rodney Mallett says a panel of judges will choose the top three videos and winners will receive cash prizes from AAA.

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He says Last year, distracted driving contributed to a quarter of crash fatalities in Louisiana and

The man who admitted to killing and dismembering a New Iberia woman last year has been deemed incompetent to stand trial. Anthony Hollard, Jr admitted to killing 19-year-old Sheryl Turner and dumping her body parts in the Ouachita River in January of 2024. She had been reported missing in December 2023. Hollard is being held at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System facility in Jackson. Authorities there say they will inform the court when the accused can comprehend the proceedings and participate in his defense.

There continues to be very little tropical activity in the Gulf, but because it’s been so quiet, sea surface water temperatures are two-degrees hotter than normal. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim…

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Keim says hot sea surface temperatures help fuel storms, leading to rapid intensification.

A new ICE detention center has opened at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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