A teen is killed and two others are hurt in a drive-by shooting in Ponchatoula. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Some of the uncertainty for the upcoming school year is removed as the Trump administration releases 28-million dollars in previously withheld after-school grants for Louisiana. Michael Faulk, the executive director of the Louisiana School Superintendents Association…

Cut 10 (10) “…in those programs.”

If you’re planning to spend significant time outdoors this week, you’ll want to take extra precautions. Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says throughout much of the state, daytime highs will be in the upper 90s with overnight lows in the 70s and the heat indexes will make it feel much hotter.

Cut 12 (11) “…and 110 degrees.”

Seek medical attention for signs of heat related illness like nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, and headache.

Today is Southland Conference Football Media Day in San Antonio. Nicholls will open the season week zero in the first college football game played on American soil this season. Defending Southland Conference champions Incarnate Word will visit Thibodaux August 23. Nicholls head coach Tommy Rybacki…

Cut 7 (14) “…any other way.”

The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2.

A drive-by shooting in Ponchatoula claimed the life of one and injured two others. Police Chief Bry (“bree”) Layrisson says it happened Sunday afternoon.

Cut 4 (12) “…since been released.” (Dead teen’s name is Marvin Wells)

Layrisson says 18-year-old Julius Glass Jr., 17-year-old Kera Wolbers and 16-year-old Ray Carter have been arrested in what investigators are calling a targeted attack. They are facing first-degree murder charges.

Temperatures will be in the upper 90s across much of Louisiana this week. Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says residents should be prepared and he warns, just using a fan won’t be enough.

Cut 14 (12) “…death over time.”

Tips to cope without a/c include taking cool showers, avoiding use of your stove and oven, staying hydrated, and spending time in air-conditioned buildings like libraries and shopping malls during the hottest part of the day.  Seek medical attention if you experience signs of heat related illness like nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, and headaches.

Southland Conference players and coaches are in San Antonio to preview the upcoming football season. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The Trump administration is releasing 28-million dollars in previously-withheld after-school grants for Louisiana. Michael Faulk, the executive director of the Louisiana School Superintendents Association, says this is good news for school districts planning their after-school programs for the upcoming school year.

Cut 9 (11)  “…a great help.”

A teen is killed and two others are hurt in  a drive-by shooting in Ponchatoula. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The Trump administration releases 28-million dollars in previously-withheld after-school grants for Louisiana. Michael Faulk, the executive director of the Louisiana School Superintendents Association, says this is good news but that money only represents a fraction of the amount schools and he says some school districts have to do some significant belt-tightening.

Cut 11 (06) “…to receive more.”

You may want to plan indoor activities this week. Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says throughout much of the state, daytime highs will be in the upper 90s with heat indexes will make it feel much hotter.

Cut 13 (10)  “…body cools itself.”

Even so, it’s important to stay hydrated.

Southland Conference Football Media Day is today in San Antonio. Nicholls head coach Tommy Rybacki will lead the program for the first time this season after ten years as the Colonels’ defensive coordinator.  Rybacki’s defense has consistently been one of the best in the Southland, and he’s looking to continue their success.

Cut 6 (10) “…next ten years.”

Nicholls will open the season week zero in the first college football game played on American soil this season.

Louisiana’s own Dustin Poirier will close out his UFC career in New Orleans, for the city’s first time hosting a UFC Championship. Poirier takes on Max Holloway at the Smoothie King Center tomorrow night and Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says this is another way for New Orleans to showcase herself to the world.

Cut 5 (10) “…a great destination.”

She says the UFC championship is the latest in a long string of high-profile events.

Following an NCAA settlement, schools are allowed to pay up to 20.5-million dollars of athletic revenue directly to athletes and UL Lafayette is launching the Cajuns Edge fund so fans can support revenue sharing. Deputy Athletics Director Trey Frazier says they won’t pay out the full 20.5-million. They are trying to remain competitive with the top of the Sun Belt. He says in the early stages of fundraising, most of the revenue will go toward ticketed sports.

Cut 9 (08)  “…his goals there.”

Most of the money for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project  that was cancelled yesterday would come from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement but Governor Landry has said continuing the three billion dollar project would cost the state money that it doesn’t have.

Cut 13 (14)  “…the whole coast.”

Senator and physician Bill Cassidy urging people to get vaccinated against measles and stresses that measles can be deadly.

Cut 14 (09) “…died from measles.”

He points out that both Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and State Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham recommend the vaccine.

The state made it official yesterday – the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project is cancelled. The three-billion-dollar coastal restoration project is being replaced with a smaller scale version.

Last November, Governor Landry told the Senate Transportation Committee the project was destroying certain aspects of Louisiana’s culture.

Cut 11 (14) “…to oyster fish.”

Charles Sutcliffe with the National Wildlife Federation is disappointed especially about the money that has already been invested in the project up to this point.

Cut 12 (11) “…State of Louisiana.”

Landry says while a lot of the money for the project would come from the settlement from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement, continuing the project would cost money the state doesn’t have.

UL-Lafayette launched the “Cajuns Edge” Fund this week, allowing supporters to contribute directly to revenue sharing. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A UFC championship event is coming to the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans tomorrow night. Louisiana’s own Dustin Poirier takes on Max Holloway. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says the city is welcoming the UFC.

Cut 6 (11) “…a memorable experience.”

In a widely-anticipated move, the state has cancelled the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

There have been more measles cases in the U.S. in the first half of 2025 than any full year since 2000. Senator and physician Bill Cassidy says fortunately, the spike in cases seems to have subsided.

Cut 15 (10) “…actually getting vaccinated.”

For the first time ever, New Orleans is hosting a UFC championship event. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says the main event at the Smoothie King Center tomorrow night features Louisiana’s own Dustin Poirier in his swan song bout.

Cut 4 (08) “…in his career.”

Poirier takes on Max Holloway as he looks to close out his career with a win

The Southern Jaguars are the preseason favorites to win the SWAC West in back-to-back years under second-year head coach Terrence Graves. Graves says he wanted to set a foundation of intensity and success in his first year as the Jags’ head coach.

Cut 16 (16) “…for the culture.”

 In a widely expected move the state made it official yesterday – the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project is cancelled. The state is replacing the three-billion-dollar coastal restoration project with a smaller scale version. Charles Sutcliffe with the National Wildlife Federation is disappointed with the decision.

Cut 10 (13) “…no longer the case.”

Governor Landry testified last November that while a lot of the money for the project would come from the settlement from the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, continuing the project would cost the state money it doesn’t have.

Senator and physician Bill Cassidy is again urging people to get vaccinated against measles. He stresses that measles can be deadly – and has proven so.

Cut 14 (09) “…died from measles.”

There have been more measles cases in the U.S. in the first half of 2025 than in any full year since 2000. Cassidy says fortunately, the spike in cases seems to have subsided, and there may be reasons for that.

For the first time ever, New Orleans is hosting a UFC championship event. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

UL-Lafayette launched the “Cajuns Edge” Fund through the Ragin’ Cajun Athletic Foundation to allow fans to support revenue sharing in Lafayette. Deputy Athletics Director Trey Frazier says proceeds from the fund will go straight to student-athletes.

Cut 7 (10) “…need their help.”

Following the NCAA House settlement, schools are allowed to pay up to 20.5-million dollars of athletic revenue directly to athletes.

Four Louisiana law enforcement officers including former and current police chiefs have been arrested. They’re accused of accepting money to fabricate police reports so some foreign nations could obtain U-Visas. Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood says the indicted law enforcement officers do not represent law enforcement as a whole.

Cut 6 (10) “…is what happens.”

A new Louisiana State Police Cadet Class is set to start in January and applications are due by August 18^th. Captain Johnnie Brown says the application process lasts several months and has several components.

Cut 14 (09) “…the application process.”

To qualify, applicants need to be at least 21 years old and meet other requirements. Cadet Class 108 starts January 4th of next year.

South Louisiana could be in for a very wet couple of days, and that could be a sign of things to come later this summer. So state officials are using this occasion to urge you to get emergency kits together when the risk for hurricanes intensifies. Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security Director Chris Anderson says one good thing to have in your kit is a NOAA weather radio.

Cut 9 (06)  “…NOAA weather radio.”

Louisiana Tech was officially welcomed to the Sunbelt conference yesterday. Since missing the May 1st deadline to leave Conference USA next season, officials are negotiating a departure date for the 2026 or 2027 football season. Tech will be the 14th school in one of the premier mid-major conferences. University President Jim Henderson says this is a significant moment.

Cut 11 (13) “…as a whole.”

Four law enforcement officers including former and current police chiefs have been arrested. They’re accused of accepting money to fabricate police reports so some foreign nations could obtain U-Visas. FBI Special Agent Jonathan Tapp says law enforcement officers must hold themselves to a higher standard, and those indicted in this fraud scheme failed to do so.

Cut 5 (09) “…for personal gain.”

Heavy rains from a tropical disturbance are moving into South Louisiana. Homeland security Director of the Livingston Parish, Chris Anderson says as Livingston and other parishes do their part in preparing, you can do your part as well by listening to and heeding the latest forecasts and emergency information.

Cut 8 (06) “…saying is credible.”

Governor Landry is holding a news conference at GOHSEP this morning to update the public.

Rivalries renewed — the Sun Belt officially welcomed Louisiana Tech at a press conference in Ruston yesterday. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The LSU Tigers will open SEC play against the Gators on September 13th. There are high expectations for Florida’s quarterback, DJ Lagway and He’s looking forward to the expectations and a Saturday night matchup in Death Valley.

Cut 17 (13)  “…put on a show.”

Governor Landry will be holding a news conference at GOHSEP this morning to give an update on the heavy rains heading to South Louisiana. Forecasters are calling for several inches of rain, with possible flooding in some areas. And South Louisiana Parishes are preparing. Homeland security Director of the Livingston Parish, Chris Anderson says the parish is already on top of things.

Cut 7 (10) “…local fire stations.”

Governor Landry is expected to urge residents to use this storm to get emergency kits together for later this summer, when the risk for hurricanes intensifies.

Louisiana State Police are now accepting applications for Cadet Class 108. Captain Johnnie Brown on the requirements for consideration.

Cut 15 (07) “…of college credit.”

He says a combination of the two, such as one year of law enforcement experience and 30 semester hours of college credit is also acceptable. Three years of continuous active duty military service will also qualify. The application deadline is August 18^th.

The law enforcement community in Louisiana is shaken to the core over the arrests of four Louisiana law enforcement officers in a massive visa fraud scheme. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Louisiana Tech and the Sun Belt Conference held a press conference yesterday to welcome the Bulldogs to the conference. Tech will owe a Conference USA exit fee of at least five million dollars. With lowered costs and increased revenues from Sun Belt West opponents, President Jim Henderson says the Bulldogs are committed to returning to their athletic pedigree.

Cut 12 (12) “…conference championships.”