U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in town and looked on with approval as Governor Landry signed Louisiana’s Make America Healthy Again bill into law

Cut 9 (10)  “…do just that.”

Among the things the bill, written by Covington Senator Patrick McMath, does is ban artificial colors and additives in meals served in schools.

The US Supreme Court declined to rule on Louisiana’s Congressional Map that created a 2^nd majority black district with the Sixth district cutting diagonally across the state from Shreveport to parts of Baton Rouge. In 2022, a Federal Judge ordered the redraw. Map has been controversial, and the Highest U. S. Court will hear arguments again. They did not give a reason for declining to rule.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the state has the deepest insurance crisis in state history, and he supports calling lawmakers back for a special session. Temple says some key legislation signed by Governor Landry which go into effect down the road includes consumer-transparency bills like HB 345, which calls for a 60‑day notice before cancellation, and SB 136, which calls for rate transparency — alongside tort-reform measures targeting frivolous lawsuits.

Cut 8 (05) “…that can help.”

The Louisiana Legislature unanimously approved the Coastal Protection Restoration Authority’s $1.98 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan. Coastal Resource Administrator Greg Grandy says the investment supports the implementation of 146 active restoration projects and the maintenance of 163 past projects…

Cut 3 (09) “…of Louisiana.”

Attorney General Liz Murrill is calling for an investigation of the Caddo Parish Commission saying their proclamation welcoming Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to Shreveport last weekend without mention of the resolution on any meeting agenda is a violation of the Open Meetings Act. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says there is merit to Murrill’s claims but it’s important to note that this is different from a mayoral proclamation.

Cut 5 (08) “…public meetings law.”

A St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputy is receiving a lot of social media attention following a photo of a traffic stop. The driver who was traveling to a funeral was going 20 miles over the speed limit and the photo shared over 2500 times shows Deputy Dustin Byers tying that driver’s tie for him.

Cut 8 (09) “…a traffic stop.”

Lieutenant Carli Messina with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Byers did issue the driver a citation.

Festivities get underway today in Natchitoches for the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Jeff Palermo has the story

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off kicks off Saturday at The Harbor Center in Slidell. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the winner will travel the globe and be an ambassador for the state.

Cut 11 (09) “…hospitality industry.”

Tickets are available at Louisiana-Seafood-dot-com.

A proclamation by the Caddo Parish Commission welcoming Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to Shreveport last weekend has drawn the ire of Attorney General Liz Murrill, and she’s ordered the Louisiana Department of Justice to open an investigation. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Murrill also announced today that she has filed a petition seeking full Fifth Circuit review of Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law. Last week, a 3 judge panel of the fifth circuit court of appeals upheld a lower court ruling blocking the law that would require all public classrooms display the Commandments.

Festivities get underway today in Natchitoches for the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Headlining the class is Nick Saban and includes Former LSU offensive tackle, Andrew Whitworth, former NBA All-Star Danny Granger, former WNBA All-Star Vickie Johnson and LSU gymnast all-American April Burkholder.  CEO and president of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, Ronnie Rantz, says The class also features some greats coaches like Delgado baseball coach Joe Scheuermann, St. Thomas More boys basketball coach Danny Broussard and former Catholic High football coach Dale Weiner.

Cut 14 (13) “…NFL players.”

You can watch this year’s ceremonies on Saturday night on Louisiana Public Broadcasting at 7 p-m.

And in Slidell at the Harbor Center, the 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off kicks off Saturday. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says twelve top chefs from across the state will compete to showcase their culinary skills using Louisiana seafood and attendees can enjoy tastings from 15 local restaurants trying to find Louisiana on a plate.

Cut 10 (09) “…in their dish.”

Months after a man interrupted the Super Bowl half-time show as he waved a Sudanese flag across the Superdome field, an arrest has been made.  State Police say 41-year-old Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu turned himself in Thursday and was booked on charges of resisting an officer and disturbing the peace by interruption of a lawful assembly. Investigators said Nantambu, a hired Superbowl extra, broke from his role, retrieved a flag with the message “Sudan and Free Gaza,” and ran across the field during the live performance.

Attorney General Liz Murrill is calling the investigation of the Caddo Parish Commission saying their proclamation welcoming Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to Shreveport last weekend without mention of the resolution on any meeting agenda is a violation of the Open Meetings Act. Loyola University New Orleans Law Professor Dane Ciolino says even if the commission acted improperly, the violation is a minor one.

Cut 4 (12) “…care much about.”

Nine former athletes and coaches will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches Saturday. Headlining the 2025 class is Nick Saban. CEO and president of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, Ronnie Rantz, says the legendary college football coach brought the LSU Tigers from relative mediocrity to a national championship in five years.

Cut 12 (13) “…years later.”

You can watch the ceremonies on Louisiana Public Broadcasting at 7 p-m.

A St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputy is receiving a lot of social media attention following a photo of a traffic stop. The driver who was traveling to a funeral was going 20 miles over the speed limit and the photo shared over 2500 times shows Deputy Byers tying a driver’s tie for him.

Cut 8 (09) “…a traffic stop.”

Lieutenant Carli Messina with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Byers did issue the driver a citation.

At Attorney General Liz Murrill’s request the Louisiana Department of Justice will open an investigation into the Caddo Parish Commission for possibly violating the Open Meetings Act after they issued a proclamation welcoming Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to Shreveport last weekend as part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour but there was no mention of the resolution on any meeting agenda. Loyola University New Orleans Law Professor Dane Ciolino says there is merit to the claims.

Cut 3 (13) “…in general session.”

That said, Ciolino says even if the commission acted improperly, the violation is a minor one.

A Facebook post about a recent traffic stop in St. Tammany Parish is going viral. Lieutenant Carli Messina with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says last weekend, Deputy Dustin Byers pulled a driver over on Highway 21 near Bogalusa, and he noticed something about the driver.

Cut 6 (08) “…his tie properly.” (driver was en route to a funeral, and deputy helped him tie his tie)

The post was shared over 2500 times. Deputy Byers did issue the driver a citation as the speed was 20 miles over the limit. Hopefully, the driver can take the defensive driver course and get his citation dismissed.

Festivities get underway today in Natchitoches for the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Jeff Palermo has the story

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off (LASCO) kicks off tomorrow at The Harbor Center in Slidell. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says twelve top chefs from across the state will compete to showcase their culinary skills using Louisiana seafood.

Cut 9 (11)  “…the restaurant show.”

Tickets are available at Louisiana-Seafood-dot-com.

Governor Landry signs a series of bills aimed at unleashing Louisiana’s coastal energy production. Among the bills Landry signed during a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette was one that addressed legacy lawsuits by encouraging parties to admit responsibility in damaging the state’s coastline and work towards remediation.

Cut 9 (10)  “…address this issue.”

Landry also signed a bill that reduced the severance tax on all new oil drilling projects from 12 and a half percent to six and a half percent.

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow is filing legislation that would create a fund from collected tariffs to help agricultural producers impacted by global markets. She says its important farmers receive financial assistance if they lose revenue, because of a decrease in exports, higher input costs and retaliatory trade barriers imposed by foreign countries.

Cut 13 (06)  “…farmers whole.”

Letlow says an exact time on when the legislation could receive a vote on the House floor is not known.

Legendary Louisiana Tech sports broadcaster Dave Nitz passed away at the age of 82 this morning. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The horses of the mounted division of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office aren’t just for parades. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says 35-year-old Theresa Prine was met by the mounted division as she allegedly tried to leave the new Tractor Supply Store in Ponchatoula without paying for a cart full of merchandise worth over 12-hundred-dollars.

Cut 5 (11) “…is effective.”

The mounted division detained Prine until the Ponchatoula Police Department arrived.

The races will go on at the Fairgrounds after the Louisiana State Racing Commission held an emergency meeting in New Orleans today.  Churchill Downs had threatened to not renew its racing license unless the state provided a subsidy to cover loses Churchill Downs claimed were due to the loss of revenue from horse racing machines at Off Track sites that were deemed illegal several years ago. The State of Louisiana has not agreed to any funding, but talks are continuing. Races at the Fairgrounds, one of the nation’s oldest tracks, will run from November 20^th through March 22^nd.

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow says her legislation that would help agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market has the support of the House Agriculture committee.

Cut 14 (06) “…for a vote.”

Letlow says the bill would create a dedicated fund from collected tariffs to assist farmers if they lose revenue, because of a decrease in exports, higher input costs and retaliatory trade barriers imposed by foreign countries.

Shoplifters, beware, the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office has two more heroic deputies. They weigh over one ton and pursue at over 25 miles per hour. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The longtime voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Dave Nitz passed away at the age of 82 this morning. A native of West Virginia, Nitz arrived in Ruston in the spring of 1974 when he called his first Bulldog baseball game, an NCAA Regional matchup at old Arlington Stadium. LA Tech broadcaster Malcolm Butler says Nitz was a professional in every sport, but baseball was his passion…

Cut 7 (07) “…their households.”

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow is filing legislation that would create a fund from collected tariffs to help agricultural producers impacted by global markets. She says its important farmers receive financial assistance if they lose revenue, because of a decrease in exports, higher input costs and retaliatory trade barriers imposed by foreign countries.

Cut 13 (06)  “…farmers whole.”

Letlow says an exact time on when the legislation could receive a vote on the House floor is not known.

New laws impacting Louisiana’s coastal energy production were signed by Governor Landry. One addresses legacy lawsuits. Another is the Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act.

Landry also signed a bill that reduced the severance tax on all new oil drilling projects in the state.

Cut 11 (06) “…a half percent.”

Shoplifters beware. The horses of the mounted division of the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office aren’t just for parades. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says 35-year-old Theresa Prine was met by the mounted division as she allegedly tried to leave the new Tractor Supply Store in Ponchatoula without paying for a cart full of merchandise worth over 12-hundred-dollars.

Cut 4 (08) “…large animals.”

She was detained until the Ponchatoula Police Department arrived and was issued a summons for Felony Theft.

The longtime voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Dave Nitz passed away at the age of 82 this morning. A master storyteller, Nitz called over 45-hundred Tech games over 50 years. LA Tech broadcaster Malcolm Butler says the Loyal Blue lost an icon.

Cut 6 (07) “…Tech nation.”

An Oakdale 13-year-old was killed around midnight Saturday night in a UTV crash on West River Road in Rapides Parish. The vehicle’s teen driver lost control and struck another parked UTV injuring both drivers and killing passenger Kyndal Vadrine. Master Trooper Casey Wallace says he hopes this tragedy can help prevent future ones…

Cut 5 (07) “…happens again.”

A new law increasing penalties for drivers camping in the left lane is set to take effect August 1. The legislation also raises the left lane minimum speed threshold from 10 miles per hour under the speed limit to one mile per hour under. State Senator Jay Luneau hopes his bill will keep the left lane free for passing…

Cut 10 (13) “…exceptions to it.”

Omaha’s Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina known for their College World Series Jello Shot Challenge sent some love to a Baton Rouge retirement community.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The National Champion LSU Baseball team is back in Baton Rouge with their eighth title. After the final game, Coach Jay Johnson revealed that starting second baseman Daniel Dickinson has been playing with a broken hand…

Cut 14 (10) “…what is.”

An Oakdale 13-year-old was killed Saturday night in a UTV crash in Rapides Parish. The juvenile operating the vehicle lost control and struck a parked UTV. Passenger, Kyndal Vadrine was ejected and succumbed to her injuries. Both UTV drivers sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Master Trooper Casey Wallace reminds all young people and parents to take precautions when operating motor vehicles…

Cut 4 (11) “…motor on it.”

A disturbing story out of Opelousas… A Krotz Springs man confessed to injecting his mother with methamphetamine and then beating her to death. Opelousas Police found the body of 65-year-old Lisa Lloyd in a garbage can under a carport after receiving reports that her son, Aaron Lloyd admitted to killing her. OPD and St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s department took Lloyd into custody without incident. He faces a number of charges including first degree murder.

A new law increasing penalties for drivers lingering in the left lane is set to take effect August 1. Senator Jay Luneau says his bill works to prevent high-speed accidents and road rage caused by vehicles driving side by side.

Cut 9 (11)  “…incredibly high.”

Old law says drivers traveling 10 miles per hour or more below the speed limit in the left lane are subject to a $100 fine. The new law lowers that threshold to just 1 mile per hour below the speed limit and increases fines from $150 to $350.

The LSU Baseball team returned to Baton Rouge with its eighth national championship. The Tigers won the College World Series with a five to three win over Coastal Carolina on Sunday afternoon in Omaha. Coach Jay Johnson says he’s never seen a team more mentally tough and consistent…

Cut 12 (12) “…is our time.”