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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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Two juveniles were involved in a UTV crash late Saturday night in Rapides Parish, leaving one dead and two injured. Kace Kieschnick reports…

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A new law will cost left lane lingerers $150 for first offense. and first offense will cost $150, and if second and third offenses happen within a year, fines could be up to $350 with a possible 30 days in jail. Senator Jay Luneau says the old law was hard to enforce…

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The law takes effect August 1^st

LSU wins their Eighth National Championship in the College World Series with a five to three win over Coastal Carolina on Sunday afternoon in Omaha. The tigers took a four-run lead in the fourth inning as both Chris Stanfield and Derek Curiel delivered two-run singles. Stanfield’s hit broke a one-one tie….

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Coach Jay Johnson says he’s never seen a team more mentally tough and consistent…

While Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina in Omaha held their Jello Shot Challenge, Senior Citizens at St. James Place went viral when they held their own in Baton Rouge. Rocco’s then honored the Baton Rouge event with the help of Omaha Steaks and sent Pizza, hot dogs, and hamburgers for Sunday’s game. St. James Place resident, 87-year-old Deanna Dyson-Ashworth says she had the time of her life…

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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.

An Oakdale 13-year-old was killed around midnight Saturday night in a UTV crash on West River Road in Rapides Parish. The juvenile operating the vehicle lost control and struck a parked UTV, ejecting both the driver and passenger, Kyndal Vadrine. Master Trooper Casey Wallace says Vadrine was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead…

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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.

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The National Champion LSU Baseball team is back in Baton Rouge and stories of the toughness of this team are coming out. After the final game, Coach Jay Johnson revealed that starting second baseman Daniel Dickinson played in the NCAA Tournament with a broken hand…

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill reacted to the ruling upholding a ban on Louisiana’s law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public-school classroom by a panel at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. She said in a statement, “We strongly disagree with the Fifth Circuit’s affirmance of an injunction preventing five Louisiana parishes from implementing HB71. We will immediately seek relief from the full Fifth Circuit and, if necessary, the U.S. Supreme Court,” Friday, upon upholding an earlier lower court’s ruling barring the state from enforcing the law, The 3-Judge Panel called the law “plainly unconstitutional”.

Last weekend’s shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses has brought the issue of lawmaker safety to the forefront.

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That’s Louisiana House Speaker Phillip DeVillier who says with the legislative session over and there are currently no plans to beef up security for lawmakers.

Louisiana gas prices have climbed to $2.83 per gallon for regular gasoline, up from $2.74 last week, according to AAA. Spokesperson Don Redman says crude oil prices are around 75 dollars a barrel, and oil accounts for 50 to 60-percent of gas prices so you can expect to feel it at the pump.

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LSU is looking for their eighth national baseball championship. The Tigers will begin a best out of three series on Saturday night against Coastal Carolina. Coastal Carolina is 56-11 overall, while LSU is 46-15. Coach Jay Johnson says his team has been battled tested…

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First pitch on Saturday night is at 6 PM.

Louisiana’s law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public-school classroom violates the U. S. Constitution says a federal appeals court Friday. The 3-Judge Panel on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an earlier lower court’s November ruling barring the state from enforcing the law. The Panel called the law “plainly unconstitutional”. Appeals would next go to the Full Fifth Circuit Court. The case is expected to end up in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Today marks the official start of summer, and LSU public health climatologist Barry Keim says get ready for a lot of heat and humidity. Keim says the climate prediction center is forecasting a warmer and wetter summer than normal for Louisiana.

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Keim says so far the tropics have been quiet thanks to the Saharan Air acting as a protective layer but that’s not expected to last.

At the College World Series, a 30-foot tiger sculpture is taking the City of Omaha by storm. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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LSU is two more wins away from another national championship in baseball. The Tigers will begin a best out of three series on Saturday night against Coastal Carolina. Right fielder Jake Brown from Sulphur says they’ve been preparing for this moment since August…

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Last weekend’s shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses have shaken the nation, including the legislative community. Louisiana House Speaker Phillip DeVillier while the debate at the statehouse may get heated at times, he always has great respect for all of his colleagues, including those on the other side of the aisle and he spoke about lawmakers moderating their message.

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Louisiana gas prices are up from last week’s average of $2.74 to $2.83 per gallon for regular gasoline. AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says when you combine the conflict in the Middle East with an expected above-average hurricane season, you won’t feel relief at the pump for a while.

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The last two teams left standing in the College World Series, LSU and Coastal Carolina, begin their championship series on Saturday night. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

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Joining the team is a 30-foot tiger sculpture affectionately named Mardi Gras Mike created by Kern Studios.  CEO, Barry Kern on Mardi Gras Mike’s future.

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Pineville-based CLECO has notified the Public Service Commission that it’s for sale and looking for a new owner. Sean Richardson has more.

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LSU defeated UCLA 9 to 5 to remain undefeated in the 2025 College World Series. Anthony Eyanson pitched the first three innings Monday evening before it was suspended due to weather. When the game resumed this morning at 10 AM in the fourth inning, Casan Evans pitched into the eighth inning allowing just two runs and striking out five…

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LSU will play again tomorrow against the winner of tonight’s game between UCLA and Arkansas and if they win, they head to the championship series.

In the legislative session that ended last week, several election related bills were passed. One of them closes a loophole that currently allows foreign funding of election contests and ballot measures.

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Others include a bill requiring legislative approval of election-related consent decrees, so that groups cannot force changes to election procedures through lawsuits. One outlaws wagering on election outcomes; another calls for a procedural election audit by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor every four years. And one assesses attorney’s fees and court costs for providing false information on a notice of candidacy.

Louisiana lawmakers approved a budget — a 53-billion dollar budget and only one lawmaker voted against it. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick voted no. The Republican from Caddo Parish explained his decision during an interview on KEEL Radio in Shreveport…

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