According to the Kids Count Data Book, Louisiana ranks 49^th in the country for overall child well-being. Director of Data and Research at Agenda for Children, Tereasa Falgoust, says the state dropped a spot in the rankings despite gains in education. She says Louisiana ranks 35^th in education as reading scores improved thanks to high-dosage tutoring…

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For the 20^th time, the LSU baseball team is headed to the College World Series. The Tigers swept West Virginia in the Super Regional winning last night 12 to 5. LSU first baseman Jared Jones is one of two players who was on the 2023 national championship team. Jones understands what it will take to bring home an eighth national championship for the program…

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Game one will be Saturday against Arkansas, who swept its Super Regional series versus Tennessee.

AARP Louisiana is urging Governor Landry to veto a bill that would cap malpractice liability for nursing homes. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A bill awaiting Governor Landry’s signature will essentially ban speed cameras in Louisiana. There have been past efforts but this version allows the cameras in school zones. Bill author Senator Stewart Cathey…

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One other exception was added by the House for the town of Opelousas.

Speed cameras are the governor’s signature away from being outlawed in the state — well, most of it, at least. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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AARP Louisiana is urging Governor Landry to veto Senate Bill 134, which would cap malpractice damages against nursing homes at 500-thousand dollars. The organization says the bill would have essentially gotten Bob Dean off the hook for his role in the situation where eight of his nursing home residents died when they were moved to a warehouse during Hurricane Ida. The bill’s author, Shreveport Republican Senator Thomas Pressly says Dean’s liability would not have been capped under his bill.

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Louisiana ranks 49^th in the country for overall child well-being according to the Kids Count Data Book that’s put together by the Annie E Casey Foundation. Director of Data and Research at Agenda for Children, Tereasa Falgoust, says one of the main reasons for the poor ranking is that 20-percent of Louisiana children live in a high-poverty neighborhood ranking, compared to just eight percent nationwide…

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It’s back to Omaha for the 20^th time for the LSU baseball team The Tigers swept the Super Regional series versus West Virginia, winning last night 12 to 5 to punch their ticket to the College World Series. Coach Jay Johnson says this team was built around 12 returning players from last year’s team, plus an outstanding freshman class and key pick-ups out the transfer portal. He says it all came together to form a championship worthy team…

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Game one will be Saturday against Arkansas, who swept its Super Regional series versus Tennessee.

A bill to largely ban speed cameras across the state – well, most of the state – is on Governor Landry’s desk. Monroe Republican Senator Stewart Cathey says he’s happy that he got his bill across the finish line.

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Cathey’s bill was thrown a curveball as the House passed – by one vote – an amendment that exempts Opelousas from this ban.

AARP Louisiana is urging Governor Landry to veto Senate Bill 134, which would cap malpractice damages against nursing homes at 500-thousand dollars. The organization says it would effectively eliminate people’s ability to hold nursing homes accountable for malpractice. Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl (“mull”) says nursing homes in Louisiana rank among the nation’s worst.

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Louisiana ranks 49^th in the country for overall child well-being according to the 2025 Kids Count Data Book. Jeanne Burns on why Louisiana ranks so low.

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The LSU baseball team is headed to the College World Series for a 20th time. The Tigers swept the Super Regional series versus West Virginia, winning last night 12 to 5 over the Mountaineers for their 48th win on the season. Coach Jay Johnson says the players put in the work to punch their ticket to Omaha…

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Warm weather means it’s time to protect yourself from West Nile Virus. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Senator Bill Cassidy was among Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee meeting with President Trump this week to find common ground on his “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

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Cassidy says the bill, as passed by the House, will not pass in the Senate without some changes.

LSU hosts West Virginia in the Super Regional Baseball tournament this weekend. The Tigers hope pitching duo Anthony Eyanson and Kade Anderson can win the series before Monday’s game three. Anderson and Eyanson rank second and third in the nation in strikeouts and have a combined 19-and-3 record. Tigers’ shortstop Steven Milam says it’ll be up to the offense to hold up their end…

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The 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival is this weekend in Ruston, the peach capital of Louisiana. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston…

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The festivities begin at nine Saturday morning, and admission is free.

A Glenmora police officer is among three people arrested for allegedly shooting and killing two dogs. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says 33-year-old Glenmora Police Officer Steven Ware provided the rifle used to kill two dogs that 47-year-old Shyana Bordelon told a neighbor she would watch while the neighbor was out of town. Bordelon and her son, 26-year-old Murray Gros later reportedly called Glenmora police when Animal Control deemed it unnecessary to remove the dogs as the two requested. Officer Ware allegedly told Bordelon and Gros they could shoot the dogs. He then allegedly retrieved his personal rifle and Gros allegedly shot and buried the dogs.

Every year, people in every region of Louisiana become infected with West Nile says State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol and she advises protection during active mosquito season. She says wearing insect repellent is only one step.

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Sokol says it’s also important to eliminate any standing water on your property, since standing water is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.

LSU will host West Virginia in the Super Regional round of the NCAA baseball tournament this weekend. The winner of the best-of-three series will head to Omaha for an appearance in the College World Series. Junior second baseman Daniel Dickinson says he played in Omaha on a summer travel team in high school…

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The first game is at 1:00 Saturday.

The 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival is tomorrow in Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says there’s plenty of entertainment for visitors of all ages.

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Throughout the week, restaurants throughout Ruston have been participating in the Peach Culinary Crawl, offering special peach-inspired dishes.

Senator Bill Cassidy met with President Trump to discuss his “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Today is Secure Your Load for Road Safety Day. Governor Landry made the proclamation naming June 6^th the day “All Louisiana drivers must recognize their responsibility to make safe and considerate choices while driving and driving with an unsecured load presents danger to the traveling public.” Highway Safety Representative Lisa Freeman warns that a 20-pound object that falls off the back of a vehicle will strike with a half-ton (or 1000 pound) impact.

Mosquito season is upon us bringing the risk for West Nile Virus. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says it’s important to eliminate any standing water on your property to remove mosquito breeding grounds.

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She says every year, people in every part of the state become infected with West Nile.

LSU is set to host West Virginia in the Super Regional round of the NCAA tournament this weekend. The Mountaineers have gone to back-to-back Super Regionals and were undefeated in Clemson last weekend. Tigers coach Jay Johnson says the Mountaineers will be ready…

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The series kicks off tomorrow at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Soon, you’ll be able to tint your front vehicle windows darker. A bill allowing it passed overwhelmingly in both houses of the legislature and now awaits a the Governor’s signature. Author Marksville Representative Daryl Deshotel (DESH-uh-tell).

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Deshotel says this bill brings Louisiana in line with other states which suffer through brutal summer heat.

The Louisiana legislature has approved a new bidding process to purchase a new voting system, replacing over ten thousand old machines. Joel Watson of the Secretary of State’s office says the new “invitation to negotiate process” can help speed up procurement…

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He says Louisiana’s voting machines have needed an upgrade for decades, but bidding controversies and delays have marred progress.

Pope Leo the 14^th has named Uganda-born priest, Father Simon Peter Engurait as Bishop-elect for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. The 53-year-old was ordained as priest for the diocese in 2013….

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The governor is taking some criticism from the insurance industry for signing a bill that gives the insurance commissioner greater authority to hold down rates. Landry says other states have a similar law and they have lower insurance rates than Louisiana…

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With just a week left in this legislative session, Governor Landry has signed several new auto insurance laws, and he says they will shield Louisianans from frivolous lawsuits driven by trial lawyers. One of the laws disallows a driver without car insurance from collecting an award for bodily injury medical expenses for any amount when damages are below 100 thousand, up from 15-thousand dollars. The governor says they also eliminated a provision known as the Housley Presumption…

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The Office of Motor Vehicles is warning Louisianans not to fall for text messages that claim to be from them saying the recipient has an outstanding traffic ticket. The texts are not from them, and they say they do not send texts or emails threatening prosecution. They urge you not to click on links from unverified sources and say don’t give them any personal information. Instead delete all suspicious texts and emails and report them to reportfraud.ftc.gov.

A new bidding process to purchase a new voting system has been approved by lawmakers. Over ten-thousand old machines will be replaced and Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s office says Louisiana’s voting machines have needed an upgrade for decades, but bidding controversies and delays marred progress.

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New machines will produce physical paper ballots voters can review, confirm and submit.

A bill allowing darker tint for front windows in vehicles awaits a signature from Governor Landry but before the bill overwhelmingly passed both houses, some expressed concern that the darker tint would hinder law enforcement’s ability to see things like firearms and contraband. Bill author Representative Daryl Deshotel (DESH-uh-tell) says law enforcement organizations had no problem with the new standard.

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Deshotel says this bill brings Louisiana in line with other states which suffer through brutal summer heat.

Soon, you will be able to legally drive Louisiana roadways with darker-tinted front windows. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A new bidding process to purchase new voting systems has been approved by lawmakers. Joel Watson of the Secretary of State’s office says the new machines will produce paper ballots voters can review, confirm and submit. Watson says the paper ballots will help ensure transparency and voter security…

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The 2025 legislative session ends a week from today and this session will be remembered for auto insurance reform. The governor has signed several legal reform bills expected to produce lower payouts to car accident victims. Landry says it’s legislation the insurance industry has been seeking for several years…

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Landry says the bills he’s signed will shield Louisianans from frivolous lawsuits driven by trial lawyers.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux will have a new bishop. Pope Leo the 14^th has named Uganda-born priest, Father Simon Peter Engurait. Bishop Elect Engurait says he did not expect the Holy Father to choose him to be the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux…

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Bishop Elect Engurait has served as the Diocesan Administrator in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux since January 2024, upon the sudden passing of Bishop Mario Dorsonville

Hurricane season has begun, and the state is preparing. Some have expressed concern that recent cuts to the National Weather Service may hinder its ability to provide essential information when severe storms approach. Governor Landry says fortunately for Louisiana, the state has Jay Grymes.

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Grymes says if last year is any indication, it’s going to be a very busy hurricane season for him and the state.

LSU Designated Hitter Ethan Frey is one of the best hitters in the country right now, according to his Head Coach Jay Johnson. Frey’s high school coach, Rosepine’s Jeff Smith, says his success doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone back home…

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In 2022, Frey was named Mr. Baseball in Louisiana and led his school to back-to-back state championships.

A man acting as a police officer in Webster Parish is arrested after shooting a dog. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A man who was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm a Priest at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Pine Prairie allegedly previously threatened to shoot every person that exited the front door of a church diocese in Lafayette if he wasn’t allowed to see a certain clergy member. After Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kenneth Vicknair and charged him with simple assault for the threats in Evangeline Parish, authorities to transported him to Lafayette Parish pending charges of terrorizing.