Mixed reaction to President Trump’s recent proclamation giving 25 chemical companies, including 12 in Louisiana, a two-year exemption from new EPA emissions rules. President the Louisiana Chemical Association, David Cresson (cress-AWN) says the two-year exemption is necessary because there’s a lot involved in meeting these new rules.

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But Anne Rolfes (RAWL-fiss), the director of the environmental group Louisiana Bucket Brigade, says people’s health are too important to take two years for these companies to meet these new standards.

Cut 10 (13) “…cancer-causing emissions.”

Cresson disputes Rolfe’s notion that there’s a correlation between people’s overall health and proximity to a chemical plant.

A disturbing story out of Beauregard Parish as the headstone of the mother of the first Black mayor in DeRidder’s history is vandalized. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Scammers are trying to exploit Louisiana residents again. Trying to get their personal information and scam their money through a fraudulent text message. OMV Deputy Commissioner Matt Boudreaux says the text claims it comes from the OMV trying to collect a fee for an outstanding traffic ticket.

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The headstone of the mother of Deridder’s first Black Mayor has been vandalized. Mayor Harris

is stopping short of calling this act of vandalism a racially motivated act. He tells KALB-TV that he’s leaning on his faith to get him through this.

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The police department is actively investigating. The cemetery, however, does not have any security cameras, which will make the investigation much more difficult.

Bankrate released a recent study that found Gen Z and Millennial workers were more likely to ask for a raise or flexibility than their Gen X counterparts. Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick…

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There’s mixed reaction to President Trump’s proclamation giving a two-year exemption from new EPA emissions rules to 25 chemical companies, including 12 in Louisiana. Director of the environmental group Louisiana Bucket Brigade Anne Rolfes (RAWL-fiss) says people’s health is too important to take two years for these companies to meet these new standards. David Cresson (cress-AWN), the president of the Louisiana Chemical Association, says the two-year exemption is necessary and he disputes Rolfe’s notion that there’s a correlation between people’s overall health and proximity to a chemical plant.

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The Scammers are again trying to exploit Louisianans text messages pretending to be the OMV to get personal and financial information defraud respondents out of money they think they’re paying for a traffic ticket. Deputy Commissioner Matt Boudreaux encourages people to inform others about potential scams.

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No surprise President Trump’s proclamation giving 25 chemical companies, including 12 in Louisiana, a two-year exemption from new federal EPA emissions rules is getting mixed reactions. David Cresson (cress-AWN), the president and CEO of the Louisiana Chemical Association, says the two-year exemption is necessary because there’s a lot involved in meeting these new rules. Director of the environmental group Louisiana Bucket Brigade Anne Rolfes (RAWL-fiss) says it seems that those regulations are doing little good.

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The Scammers are at it again pretending to be the OMV collecting money for unpaid tickets. Don’t fall for it. OMV Deputy Commissioner Matt Boudreaux says if you’re unsure about an outstanding ticket you may have, contact the OMV directly or visit expresslane.org, to view your license status.

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The OMV is encouraging users to report suspicious texts and emails to reportfraud.ftc.gov.

A disturbing story out of Beauregard Parish as the headstone of the mother of the first Black mayor in DeRidder’s history is vandalized. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A recent study from Bankrate found a quarter of workers plan to start their own business in the next year. Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick says independent businesses are essential to the U.S. economy

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House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House a few days early and On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” yesterday, the Louisiana Republican said the purpose of adjourning early was ending the chaos in the House Rules Committee over releasing Jeffery Epstein files.

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Johnson says the discharge petition would have required the release of grand jury testimony.

Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says drowning is the third leading cause of death among kids ages one to 14. He says always watch your children near water and be prepared.

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Abraham also urges you to enroll your kids in swim classes at an early age and to surround your pools with high fences and protective barriers, including self-closing and self-latching gates.

If you’re expecting a tax refund but you haven’t received it yet, now is the time to act. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Feel like summers are hotter? There’s a reason. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says a study from the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program shows it’s getting more humid and higher humidity prevents sweat from evaporating off your skin as easily, which helps cool you off.  And he says there are other consequences.

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In a disturbing story, Union Parish Sheriff’s deputies have arrested four people in connection with the death of a newborn infant found in a toilet in the February 2025 when Emergency personnel reportedly responded to a call to a Farmerville home where a someone had given birth in a bathroom. Investigators say the newborn was left submerged for several minutes before help was called and no one attempted to remove the child before paramedics arrived. 21-year-old Lindsey Nicole Washington and 69-year-old Lee Dell “Pop” Nation, Jr. are facing second degree murder charges. 74-year-old Evelyn Nation and 60-year-old Elaine Nation are facing negligent homicide charges.

House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House until September a few days early, avoiding a vote to release files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. On NBC’s “Meet The Press,” the Louisiana Republican said House Republicans insist on the release of all credible evidence – however:

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The Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program has proven what Louisianians have felt for years: humidity levels are rising. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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If you haven’t cashed a state tax refund check, you have until September 6th to claim it before the money goes into unclaimed property. Byron Henderson with the Department of Revenue says

the unclaimed tax refunds were sent out in the form of paper checks.

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If you miss the deadline, you can claim your refund by going to revenue.louisiana.gov/unclaimed refund.

It’s feeling hotter in Louisiana and our weather is more humid. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says researchers have measured dew point levels across the eastern U.S. and dew points that rarely reached the upper 70s 50 years ago are now routinely cracking the 80s. Several factors contribute to South Louisiana’s climate.

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Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham is reminding parents and caregivers to pay close attention to children while they’re swimming or around water and do so actively.

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Dr. Abraham says drowning is the third leading cause of death among kids ages one to 14 in the state. High fences and barriers with self-closing and self-latching gates are also recommended.

House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House a few days early and On NBC’s “Meet The Press,” yesterday the Louisiana Republican said he did it to end the chaos caused when Democrats hijacked the House Rules Committee to turn it into an Epstein hearing. He said to release the files, the discharge petition would have required the release of grand jury testimony.

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Notices from the Department of Revenue are going out to taxpayers who haven’t cashed their state refunds. They have until September 6th to claim the refund before the money goes into unclaimed property but if the money isn’t claimed by September 6^th deadline, Byron Henderson with the Department of Revenue says it is NOT forfeited.

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If you receive a letter of an unclaimed state tax refund, you can claim your money by either going to revenue.louisiana.gov/UnclaimedRefund.

If you’re expecting a tax refund but you haven’t received it yet, now is the time to act. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House a few days early and On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” yesterday, the Louisiana Republican said the purpose of adjourning early was ending the chaos in the House Rules Committee over releasing Jeffery Epstein files.

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Johnson says the discharge petition would have required the release of grand jury testimony.

Louisiana is due for yet another hot and muggy week, and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s not just your imagination; according to a study from the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program, it’s getting more humid.

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With hot weather upon us, many will be cooling off in the pool and it’s important to remember to keep a close eye on children around water. Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says drowning is the third leading cause of death in the state among children ages one to 14.

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He urges parents to enroll their children in swim classes at an early age and to surround your pools with high fences and protective barriers, including self-closing and self-latching gates.

Seven teens, including six juveniles, are facing felony charges for causing damage to a golf course in St. Charles Parish. Sergeant Jenni Barrette (buh-REHT) says this happened at the Grand Ridge Golf Club.

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Since the damages exceeded one thousand dollars, the charges are felonies The golf course is still playable, with some extra unplanned hazards on the 11th through the 13th holes.

Louisiana Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson says legislators regularly hear concerns from constituents on Louisiana High School Athletic Association transfer, discipline and organization policies and he has established a committee to monitor and communicate with the LHSAA. He’s looking for a better public-private relationship and more oversight. He also wants to protect the LHSAA from overreaching legislation.

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The battle over the French Quarter’s trash contractor is heating up. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Bill Cassidy’s Republican challenger list for the U.S. Senate seat he currently holds has gotten a little more crowded. Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta announced today that he’s running for senate. Skrmetta made the announcement in a video, in which he introduced himself to voters statewide.

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Louisiana Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson has established a committee to monitor and communicate with the LHSAA. Johnson says the LHSAA is a private corporation with authority over student-athletes across the state.

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell plans to award an emergency contract to Henry Consulting to handle French sanitation at a higher cost than current contractor I-V Waste and Glade Bilby with the French Quarter Management District and members of city administration believe I-V waste is better suited to serving the French Quarter.

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser talked Louisiana tourism with Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana, and he says while the state’s biggest tourism draw is New Orleans and it’s certainly a fun place to visit, he’s trying to expand the narrative.

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Louisiana will vote to fill the US Senate seat currently held by Bill Cassidy next year and he has another Republican challenger. Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta announced his candidacy today in the video where he outlined some of his priorities.

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Skrmetta joins State Treasurer John Fleming and State Senator Blake Miguez among the prominent Republicans to challenge Cassidy for the seat that he has held for two terms.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell plans to terminate the French Quarter trash collection contract with I-V Waste and award an emergency contract to Henry Consulting at a higher cost. Glade Bilby with the French Quarter Management District says I-V Waste is better suited for the job and even though a judge ruled the mayor can move forward with the emergency contract, he believes I-V Waste will continue to provide trash pickup and sanitation services in the French Quarter.

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A group of seven teens ages 13 to 17 are facing felony charges for allegedly causing damage to the Grand Ridge golf course in St. Charles Parish while joyriding in golf carts. Sergeant Jenni Barrette (buh-REHT) says Barrette says these teens do not represent the kids of St. Charles Parish as a whole.

Cut 11 (08) “…cure their boredom.”

The Louisiana legislature is taking a hard look at the LHSAA thanks to a new committee established by Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Bill Cassidy’s Republican challenger list for the U.S. Senate seat he currently holds has gotten a little more crowded. Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta announced today that he’s running for senate. Skrmetta made the announcement in a video, in which he introduced himself to voters statewide.

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