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.

Cut 12 (13) “…oversight, not less.”

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.

Cut 4 (10) “…report it.”

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.

Cut 13 (11)  “…Committee is about.”

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.

Cut 11 (08) “…of an emergency.”

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.

Cut 5 (13) “…also increasing.”

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.

Cut 10 (08) “…within arm’s reach.”

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.

Cut 9 (09)  “…in swimming pools.”

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.

Cut 9 (06)  “…of the greens.”

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.

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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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Seven boys ranging in age from 13 to 17 allegedly took golf carts joy riding and are now facing felony charges for causing damage to the Grand Ridge golf course in St. Charles Parish. Sergeant Jenni Barrette (buh-REHT) says 17-year-old, Hunter Graffia of Destrehan, is facing additional charges.

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Since damages exceeded one-thousand dollars, the vandalism is a felony.

The Baton Rouge Police Department will be featured on the TV show “On Patrol: Live.” The program airs Friday and Saturday nights on Reelz and streams on Peacock. Police Chief TJ Morse says it’s not the high-octane reality shows of the past, but rather a day in the life of an officer.

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

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser promotes Louisiana tourism but doesn’t limit his promotion to New Orleans, the city that attracts visitors from all over the world.

He says he doesn’t want to see New Orleans become overcrowded like many European tourist destinations.

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We’re going to go from a scorcher of a work week to a wet weekend – at least in South Louisiana. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says a tropical system that’s working its way west along the Gulf Coast is bringing heavy rains and thunderstorms, and some areas experienced some of that last night.

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In less than a week, house fires across the state have claimed seven lives. Last Friday in Iberia Parish, a 71-year-old man died. On Sunday in Livingston Parish, a 65-year-old man died. On Monday in Winn Parish, a 51-year-old woman died. The State Fire Marshall Office said none of the homes had working smoke alarms. In the wee hours of this morning in Lafourche Parish, a 20-year-old woman, a 14-year-old boy, a 12-year-old girl, and a 6-year-old boy lost their lives and while firefighters found smoke alarms in the home, they don’t believe they were working.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser will lead the newly formed National Committee on Aerospace, Aviation and Defense, a committee he says was his idea. Along with Nungesser, the committee is led by the lieutenant governors of Alabama, Wisconsin, Utah, Maryland and North Carolina. Nungesser says the aerospace industry represents the future of travel.

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The committee will hold its first meeting October 20th in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Procter and Gamble manufacturing plant in Alexandria is hosting a job fair with food and entertainment Saturday at the Randolph Riverfront Center. Senior Manager Kevin Hood says qualified candidates won’t be hired on the spot but will have an opportunity to discuss pay, benefits and responsibilities. He says the plant will be actively hiring over the next year.

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