Internationally known evangelist and gospel musician, Jimmy Swaggart remains hospitalized in critical condition after a sudden cardiac arrest Sunday morning. 90 year old Swaggart is being treated in intensive care in a Baton Rouge Hospital. Spokesperson Megan Kelly asks for prayers for the Swaggart family and says they continue to trust the Lord and give Hime time to work, knowing that His ways are perfect.

Add another name to the list of Republican primary challengers for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Bill Cassidy. New Iberia State Senator Blake Miguez has announced that he is entering the race. In Miguez’s campaign announcement video, he hammered Cassidy for his vote to convict then-former President Donald Trump for his alleged role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Pearson Cross, who teaches political science at ULM, says that will be a theme that will play out over and over again leading up to the primary.

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The primary is next April.

The legislature passed a series of bills aimed at strengthening elections in Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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LSU is 2-and-0 in the College World Series and one win away from the C-W-S championship series after beating UCLA nine to five today. Before the game was suspended last night because of severe weather, LSU fell behind 3 to nothing in the first inning. The Tigers responded with four runs in the bottom of the first inning, capped off by a three-run home run by Jared Jones…

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Cleco has notified the Louisiana Public Service Commission that they are up for sale. Pineville Representative Mike Johnson says the process is in its early stages, and a sale is unlikely before December 2026. The Buyer will not be able to increase rates and must keep Cleco’s headquarters in Pineville.

Cut 7 (12) “…across Louisiana.”

Cleco serves 300 thousand customers across 24 parishes.

LSU is 2-and-0 in the College World Series and one win away from the C-W-S championship series after beating UCLA nine to five today. Anthony Eyanson pitched the first three innings of the game before it was suspended for 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.

Another Republican is challenging Bill Cassidy’s for a U.S. Senate seat. New Iberia State Senator Blake Miguez has announced that he is entering the race. He joins State Treasurer John Fleming. Pearson Cross, who teaches political science at ULM, says Fleming is more conservative than Cassidy, and Miguez is more conservative than Fleming and that could come into play in the newly-closed U.S. Senate primary.

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There will be no more betting on the outcome of elections in Louisiana. Outlawing wagering on election outcomes is just one of several election-related bills passed by the legislature this past session. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office says another one assesses attorney’s fees and court costs for knowingly providing false information on a notice of candidacy.

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Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart is fighting for his life after suffering a heart attack at his home yesterday. The 90-year-old from Ferriday is in intensive care at a Baton Rouge hospital; and his son says barring a miracle, his time will be short. Spokeswoman Megan Kelly says Reverend Swaggart is now in God’s hands…

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Lawmakers passed a 46-billion dollar state operating budget for the next fiscal year that begins July first. The biggest battle was over funding for L-A GATOR, the state’s new voucher program.  President of the Public Affairs Research Council, Steven Procopio says lawmakers left out 50-million dollars that Governor Landry requested for L-A GATOR.

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House Democrats are reflecting on the just-completed legislative session. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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State lawmakers have approved legislation to support a “One Door” approach for access to most state-provided assistance. Mandeville Representative Kim Carver says Louisiana Works will be the agency to access but the Department of Health would manage SNAP processing, leaving DCFS to focus on child welfare.

Cut 11 (12) “…benefits that they need.”

A traffic stop in Lafayette led to the seizure of over two million dollars work of cocaine Friday. Lafayette Police Narcotics Division stopped a driver on I-10 and questioned him. Their interview with an alert by a K-9 officer led them to search the vehicle where they found over twenty-one thousand grams of cocaine. The driver, 52-year-old Sergio Garcia from Cypress, Texas was arrested and is being held on one count of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II narcotic.

Louisiana’s House Democratic caucus is pondering its perceived wins in the just completed legislative session. Chairman Matthew Willard says they were greatly outnumbered, but they were able to help defeat bills that targeted diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in state government and at public colleges and universities.

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Lawmakers approved a 46-billion-dollar budget and Governor Landry says the session resulted in the largest tort reform effort in the state’s history, holding both trial lawyers and insurance companies accountable. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana president, Steven Procopio says the verdict is still out on whether changes will reduce insurance rates.

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Lawmakers have approved legislation creating a “One Door” approach to access most state-provided assistance. Mandeville Representative Kim Carver says the Louisiana Workforce Commission, which will be renamed Louisiana Works would become the main public-facing agency for access to assistance.

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He says the overhaul will improve service delivery, reduce duplication, and help more residents re-enter the workforce.

State lawmakers have approved legislation to support a “One Door” approach, where Louisianians can access most state-provided assistance. Mandeville Representative Kim Carver says one of the biggest changes is that Department of Children and Family Services will no longer administer the food stamp program or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds.

Cut 9 (09)  …child welfare system.”

Most programs will now be accessed through Louisiana Works.

Before the legislative session ended, lawmakers approved a 46-billion-dollar budget for the fiscal year that begins July first. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, president, Steven Procopio calls it a prudent budget.

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The biggest battle was over funding for L-A GATOR, the state’s new voucher program.

House Democrats are reflecting on the just-completed legislative session. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart is hospitalized, and his son Pastor Donnie Swaggart says without a miracle, his father’s time will be short. The 90-year-old from Ferriday is in intensive care at a Baton Rouge hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home Sunday. Spokesperson Megan Kelly…

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Winn Parish District Attorney Chris Nevils has dropped the manslaughter charge against Andrew Camp who is accused of fatally shooting his father  Chad Camp in 2023.  Sean Richardson has more.

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The 2025 legislative session ended with drama over a pharmacy benefits managers bill and Governor Landry threatening a special session. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says PBMs are the middlemen who manage pharmacy benefits…

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The bill prohibits companies from owning both pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacies. It died in the Senate after it was approved by the House on Wednesday. Landry says the legislation will lower prescription drugs and plans to call a special session so the bill can be approved this year.

LSU fans are gearing up for Saturday night’s big matchup between LSU and Arkansas in the opening round of the College World Series. The winner will have an excellent shot at making the championship series. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne…

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LSU Outfielder Chris Stanfield was honored Friday as the first recipient of the Tony Gwynn Community Service Trophy. Stanfield thanked his parents and said to be mentioned along with Tony Gwynn was truly an honor. Stanfield launched the “Be The 1” campaign and for every extra-base or stolen base he had, he donated $100 to the Miracle League in Baton Rouge. Before transferring to LSU, Stanfield raised $10,000 for te Miracle League of East Alabama.

Manslaughter charges have been dismissed against Andrew Camp who was accused of fatally shooting his 51-year-old father Chad Camp at their home in 2023. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says it’s a very complicated case involving child endangerment by Jessica Shea

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Andrew was 17-years-old at the time of the shooting. Shea allegedly gave Andrew alcohol that night, with toxicology reports showing he was nearly unconscious from intoxication.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New Orleans says There are no immediate plans to release Mahmoud Khalil from the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Jena despite release orders from a federal judge. The Trump Administration is seeking to deport Khalil, saying his presence compromises a compelling foreign policy interest. Khalil, a pro-Palestinian protestor and Columbia University graduate student was arrested in New York in March and sent to the facility in Jena.

A bill that supporters said would lower prescription drug prices caused quite a stir during the final couple days of the legislative session. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Many are asking if LSU can win an eighth national championship in baseball  ESPN’s Kyle Peterson says the Tigers are one of the favorites and have the pitching to do it with their two aces Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson…

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A state judge has dismissed a manslaughter charge against Andrew Camp who was accused of fatally shooting his 51-year-old father Chad Camp in 2023 but charges remain against Jessica Shea, arrested for obstruction of justice and contributing to juvenile delinquency. Shea allegedly gave then 17-year-old Andrew alcohol that night and toxicology reports show he was intoxicated to the point of near unconsciousness.

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Borghardt says it’s a very complicated case involving child endangerment by Shea.

LSU fans are gearing up for Saturday night’s big matchup between LSU and Arkansas in the opening round of the College World Series. LSU has scored 61 runs in six NCAA Tournament games. Shortstop Stevan Milam has driven in 11 runs over the last four games and Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says Milam needs to keep swinging a hot bat…

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LSU-Arkansas game starts at 6 PM.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a cease-and-desist letter to CVS Health, a major Pharmacy Benefit Manager after CVS sent text messages to their customers warning that House Bill 358 could force over 100 CVS locations in Louisiana to close, potentially increasing medication costs and causing job losses. The bill would have prohibited companies from owning both pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacies. Murrill accused CVS of sending unsolicited, politically motivated messages using sensitive personal data.

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The bill failed in the Senate and Governor Landry is talking about a special session to address it this year, but Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says lawmakers are ready for a break from the state capitol…

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a cease-and-desist letter to CVS over text messages the drug-store chain company sent to customers about House Bill 358, which would ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in the state.  Murrill says people didn’t sign up for this…

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The bill died in the Senate after it was approved by the House on Wednesday. Governor Jeff Landry says the legislation will lower prescription drugs prices and plans to call a special session so the bill can be approved this year. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat doesn’t see a special session happening…

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A state judge has dismissed a manslaughter charge against Andrew Camp who was accused of fatally shooting his 51-year-old father Chad Camp at their home in 2023. Andrew Camp was 17 years old and Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says Winn Parish District Attorney Chris Nevils cited the ethical obligation not to prosecute certain cases

Cut 3 (12) “…not pursue that prosecution.”

Jessica Shea still faces charges for obstruction of justice and contributing to juvenile delinquency.

LSU fans are gearing up for Saturday night’s big matchup between LSU and Arkansas in the opening round of the College World Series. The winner will have an excellent shot at making the championship series. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne…

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Governor Landry signed into law a bill that offers critical legal protections for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking by requiring car manufacturers to disable remote access technology

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CVS sent out a mass text message to its customers telling them if House Bill 358 was approved, it would result in the closure of CVS pharmacies in Louisiana. Attorney General Liz Murrill says CVS may have violated state law by using personal information to push a political message.

St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Christopher Tape is re-releasing a PSA warning of the dangers of babies sleeping in the same bed with others after a tragedy involving an infant who died last weekend while sharing a bed with his mother and a sibling. Coroner’s spokesperson James

Hartman says when putting infants to bed, always use the ABC rule – Alone, on their Back and in a Crib.

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The Louisiana Legislature has approved a 46-billion-dollar budget for next fiscal year. The spending plan does not contain the 93-million dollars Governor Landry wanted for the LA Gator program, which provides parents with state money to pay for private school tuition.  House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says most of the families that applied for LA Gator funds, already have children attending a private school…

Cut 12 (08) “…private schools.”

The LA Gator program will receive 43-million dollars, 50-million less than what the governor wanted.