According to a statewide poll, President Trump’s favorable rating in Louisiana is 48-percent, while Governor Jeff Landry’s is 39-percent. 26 percent said the state is heading in the right direction, 54-percent say it’s heading in the wrong direction. John Couvillon with JMC Analytics says the poll was conducted last week and the federal government shutdown probably played a role in the responses.

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After years of films being shot overseas, President of Film Louisiana, Jason Waggenpack says production is trending back to the U.S. and Louisiana is the perfect spot.

Cut 7 (09) “…here real soon.”

He says currently filming is happening in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and St. Francisville and after visiting Hollywood, he expects things to pick up in the new year.

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has been arrested, and the FBI says part of the evidence leading to his arrest involving illegal sports betting came from a game played in the Smoothie King against the Pelicans when he was with the Charlotte Hornets. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tish says Rozier took himself out of the game after under 10 minutes. The Pelicans won the defendants bets placed on the “unders” of his prop bets paid out tens of thousands of dollars.

Cut 13 (05)  “…their cash.”

She says Rozier has played his last game in the NBA.

As more universities recruit older athletes from overseas. Senator Bill Cassidy is urging the NCAA to explore age limits for collegiate athletes.

Cut 4 (15) “…cannot match.”

LSU has a 23-year-old freshman from Israel on the men’s basketball team. Cassidy says American universities should provide opportunities for American citizens first.

Getting the gas gauge to “full” is less likely to leave your bank account “empty.” The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.62. and Nick Chabarria with Triple-A says gas prices may not be done dropping.

Cut 6 (07) “…decline for drivers.”

Louisiana’s statewide average is currently the sixth lowest in the country.

After injuries sustained in a house fire last week took the lives of two young Shreveport girls, the community, is looking for answers. The fire is being investigated as arson and investigators are looking for details. Caddo Parish Public School Superintendent Keith Burton says the loss of Nine-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman is a tragedy.

Cut 14 (10) “…future is gone.”

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to five thousand dollars for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Businesses that need to report their monthly waste tire fees to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality now have an online portal. DEQ Undersecretary Theresa Delafosse (DELL-ah-foss) says the new system is easier and more convenient.

Cut 7 (13) “…tires were sold.”

The LSU Tigers and the LSU-Shreveport Pilots baseball teams were honored in the White House yesterday. President Trump hosted the two national championship teams in a 30-minute ceremony in the East Wing. He praised the teams and suggested LSU’s Jay Johnson and LSU-Shreveport’s Brad Neffendorf could have careers outside college baseball.

Cut 12 (14) “…just pretend.” (laughs)

Louisiana’s statewide average is currently the sixth lowest in the country with the average price for a gallon of regular at $2.62. Nick Chabarria with Triple-A says this is the time of year when gas prices typically start to come down and he says gas prices have remained relatively low this year – not just in Louisiana but all across the country.

Cut 5 (07) “…year over year.”

Chabarria says gas prices may not be done dropping.

President Trump honors LSU Tigers and LSU Shreveport Pilots national championship baseball teams at the White House yesterday. En route to their eighth College World Series title LSU went 53-and-15; but Trump says with so many future Major Leaguers on the team…

Cut 11 (10) “…have been better.” (laughs)

LSU-Shreveport became the first college baseball team at any level to go through an entire season undefeated going 59-and-0.

After two girls died from injuries suffered in a house fire, a community issues an emotional plea for information. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality now has an online portal for businesses to report their monthly waste tire fees. DEQ Undersecretary Theresa Delafosse (DELL-ah-foss) says the new system more convenient.

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Two young girls died from injuries suffered in a house fire last week and authorities believe the fire was a result of arson or neglect. Nine-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman were hospitalized in critical condition and family members had to make the difficult decision to take them off life support. Shreveport Mayor Pro Tem Tabatha Taylor has a stern message for whomever was responsible for this house fire.

Cut 15 (10) “…who you are.”

Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Monthly waste-tire fee reporting is now easier and more convenient. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Undersecretary Theresa Delafosse (DELL-ah-foss) says their online portal went live last month, and so far, participation has been strong.

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She says feedback has been positive.

President Trump honors Louisiana’s national championship baseball teams. Andre Champagne reports.

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Getting the gas gauge to “full” is less likely to leave your bank account “empty.” The statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.62. That’s down six cents from a week ago. Nick Chabarria with Triple-A says this is the time of year when we typically see gas prices start to come down.

Cut 4 (06) “…winter blend gasoline.”

Louisiana’s statewide average is currently the sixth lowest in the country.

The Shreveport community issues an emotional plea for information after two girls die from injuries suffered in a house fire last week. Nine-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman died after being taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese says while the fire is being investigated as arson.

Cut 13 (08)  “…some concrete information.”

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to five thousand dollars for information leading to an arrest in this case.

President Trump honors Louisiana’s two national championship baseball teams at the White House. In a 30-minute ceremony in the East Wing, Trump praised the LSU Tigers and the LSU-Shreveport Pilots. Trump noted that many LSU players were drafted by Major League Baseball teams following their College World Series win.

Cut 10 (10) “…every single one.” (laughs)

Drivers in Louisiana have it good when it comes to gas prices. Jeff Palermo reports.

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Businesses that need to report their monthly waste tire fees to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality now have an online portal to use for that purpose. LDEQ Undersecretary Theresa Delafosse (DELL-ah-foss) says it’s meant to make the task a lot more convenient.

Cut 7 (13) “…tires were sold.”

She says feedback so far has also been very positive.

Two young girls died from their injuries in a house fire that authorities are investigating as arson. Firefighters pulled nine-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman from the burning home and after being hospitalized in critical condition, family members made the difficult decision to take them off life support. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese says investigators are still looking for specific details.

Cut 13 (08)  “…some concrete information.”

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to five-thousand dollars for information leading to an arrest.

A 17-year-old from Monroe was killed by lightning while he was hunting alone in Union Parish over the weekend. Investigators say Colton Honeycutt was inside an elevated deer stand in a remote wooded area Saturday when a storm came through, and a bolt of lightning hit him. Sheriff Dusty Gates says the sheriff’s department was notified about what happened when he was found by family members who went out to look for him.

Cut 4 (08) “…found him deceased.”

He says the remote area was difficult to reach.

LSU is on the verge of not making the College Football Playoff, and the fan base is not happy. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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St. Tammany Parish unveiled the opening of EquipmentShare’s 13^th Louisiana Location in Lacombe, which is one of the nation’s fastest-growing construction-technology and equipment-rental companies. Russell Richardson, the president of the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, says this launch brings excitement for the future of the parish.

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EquipmentShare opens their 13^th Louisiana Location in Lacombe. President of the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, Russell Richardson says the expansion of one of the nation’s fastest-growing construction technology and equipment rental companies not only benefits the parish but the whole state.

Cut 10 (10) “…growing and expanding.”

LSU’s loss to Vanderbilt has left a bad taste in the mouths of Tiger fans. Many now believe the team that was seen as a championship contender at the start of the season may not make the playoffs. Many fans want Coach Brian Kelly fired and Kelly says he and everyone with the program love LSU and want to do well…

Cut 7 (07) “…I’m not happy.”

The 5 and 2 Tigers face a difficult test Saturday as they host undefeated number 3, Texas A&M.

A teen hunter from Monroe is killed over the weekend. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Two young girls died from injuries suffered in a house fire last week and authorities believe the fire was a result of arson or neglect. Nine-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman were hospitalized in critical condition and family members had to make the difficult decision to take them off life support. Shreveport Mayor Pro Tem Tabatha Taylor has a stern message for whoever was responsible for this house fire.

Cut 15 (10) “…who you are.”

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to five thousand dollars for information leading to an arrest in this case.

A 17-year-old hunter from Monroe is killed by a lightning strike in Union Parish over the weekend. Sheriff Dusty Gates says Colton Honeycutt was inside an elevated deer stand in a remote wooded area when a storm came through Saturday.

Cut 3 (07) “…causing his death.”

Colton was hunting by himself and was by family members who had gone to look for him.

After injuries sustained in a house fire last week took the lives of two young Shreveport girls, the community, is looking for answers. The fire is being investigated as arson and investigators are looking for details. Caddo Parish Public School Superintendent Keith Burton says the loss of Nine-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman is a tragedy.

Cut 14 (10) “…future is gone.”

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to five thousand dollars for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Following a rare and disappointing loss to Vanderbilt, the LSU Tigers are 5-2 and the fan base is not happy with Coach Brian Kelly. Going into the season, the Tigers were considered a national championship contender, but another loss and LSU will likely miss out on the college football playoff. Many fans are calling for Kelly to be fired, and the veteran head coach recognizes their angst….

Cut 6 (05) “…team better.”

LSU faces a difficult test this Saturday as they host undefeated and third ranked Texas A&M.

St. Tammany Parish unveiled the opening of EquipmentShare in Lacombe, which is one of the nation’s fastest-growing construction-technology and equipment-rental companies. Russell Richardson, the president and CEO of the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, says launching the company in Lacombe brings excitement for the future of the parish.

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The Lacombe Branch becomes the 13^th location in the state.

After two shootings on LSU’s campus last weekend, Unity Field is closed for the remainder of the season and a student group that organized an unsanctioned event in that area is being held accountable. Interim LSU President Matt Lee…

Cut 6 (10) “…our existing policies.”

Two people were shot, and Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon was grazed by a bullet Thursday in Pierre Part. One victim, a neighbor of the suspect, was found wounded in a front yard when Falcon with a responding deputy arrived on scene on Bayou Drive. The sheriff confronted the suspect behind a house nearby and the suspect opened fire grazing the Sheriff. The suspect was then shot. Both the first victim and the suspect were transported to hospitals. Authorities say Sheriff Falcon is okay. State Police are investigating and say Falcon did not fire at the suspect.

As special legislative session to push back 2026 election schedules will begin next week. The Supreme Court considering the constitutionality of the creation of the state’s second majority Black congressional district. La Politics dot com Publisher Jeremy Alford notes that if the calendar is not altered, the state could be forced to use the current map for the 2026 election cycle even if the Supreme Court strikes it down.

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The number of standardized tests high school sophomores must take is being reduced from 6 to 4 next school year. Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says the two English and two math tests currently required are being consolidated into one each.

Cut 11 (08) “…making reductions there.”

Brumley says students must pass the English and math tests, and either the biology or the civics test to graduate.

After a pair of shootings on campus last weekend, LSU announced security enhancements for the rest of the football season. One of those shootings stemmed from an unsanctioned event at Unity Field near the intersection of Highland Road and South Stadium Drive, is where most of the school’s Black fraternity members tailgate. Interim President Matt Lee says that venue is now off-limits and denies that race has anything to do with the decision.

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LSU plays in Nashville this weekend and the defense will be challenged facing Vanderbilt’s number-seven scoring offense. Coach Brian Kelly says the Tigers’ defense has to play disciplined throughout the entire game.

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The legislature begins a special session next week. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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High school sophomores will soon have fewer standardized tests to take at the end of the school year. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, the number of standardized tests they will take will go down from six to four. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says it’s one less thing that those students will have to worry about.

Cut 10 (09) “…with their teacher.”