One economist says most sectors of Louisiana’s economy will suffer from President Trump’s global tariffs. Dr. Loren Scott says one possible exception is Hyundai, which recently announced a 5-billion-dollar investment in a new steel plant to supply its car factories in Alabama and Georgia.

Cut 4 (09) “…25-percent tariff on it.”

Scott says other potential exceptions are the seafood industry and the timber industry because of reduced competition from Canadian wood and Chinese plywood.

For the last two school years, teachers have received a two-thousand-dollar stipend on top of their regular pay, but that stipend and the one-thousand dollars for school support staff hasn’t been renewed. Senate President Cameron Henry says lawmakers have a goal is to give teachers a permanent pay raise, but finding the money in the upcoming legislative session will be difficult…

Cut 13 (12)  “…late May.”

A residential fire in Shreveport has killed three people and left a seven-year-old child in critical condition. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A 34-year-old man wanted for killing his parents is captured in California. Police arrested Joshua Brocato in Los Angeles after he allegedly murdered Marc and Priscilla Brocato at their Amite area home last week. Tangipahoa Sheriff Gerald Sticker says their deaths have sparked a lot of sorrow throughout the community…

Cut 11 (11) “…several years.”

A 34-year-old man suspected of killing his parents was apprehended in California. Authorities arrested Joshua Brocato in Los Angeles after he allegedly murdered Marc and Priscilla Brocato, at their Amite area home last week. Tangipahoa Sheriff Gerald Sticker says they were tracking Brocato and when he was arrested on Friday, he had three guns, and he was wearing military style attire.

Cut 10 (10) “…track it.”

Brocato is facing two counts of first-degree murder.

The three people killed in the Shreveport house fire Sunday have been identified as 84-year-old Mildred Carter, 56-year-old Eureka Garner and five-year-old Ne-Vaeh Gardner. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese Junior says the mother of NeVaeh and a seven-year-old who is in the hospital in critical condition after the fire, told them all the occupants were awake when she left for work. She’s heartbroken….

Cut 7 (08) “…prayed with them.”

A bill filed for the upcoming session provides an incentive for students to attend a Louisiana public university if they achieve a score of 31 or higher on the ACT. Ruston Representative Christopher Turner is proposing that high school students who score that high can receive up to 12-thousand dollars yearly in TOPS scholarship money to attend a public university in Louisiana…

Cut 10 (14) “…in Louisiana.”

Louisiana economist, Dr. Loren Scott believes most sectors of Louisiana’s economy are will suffer as a consequence of the recently imposed tariffs on foreign goods.  But Scott says not every industry will suffer.  He says the timber, steel and seafood industries in Louisiana could benefit from President Trump’s tariffs due to decreased competition.

Cut 5 (18) “…certainly those will.”

One Louisiana economist says steep taxes on imports will negatively impact most sectors of Louisiana’s economy. Dr. Loren Scott says economists generally believe tariffs are a really bad plan. But even he admits some industries will benefit, namely the recently announced 5-billion-dollar steel plant being built in Donaldsonville, Louisiana seafood producers, and the Louisiana timber industry

Cut 3 (09) “…the amount of competition.”

A fiscal legislative session starts next Monday. Senate President Cameron Henry expects portions of proposed Constitutional Amendment Two that was recently rejected by voters will be discussed again…

Cut 15 (11) “…of that”

The man suspected of killing his parents at their Amite-area home is in custody in California. Sean Richardson has the story…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Three people are dead, including a five-year-old child, and a fourth person, a seven-year-old is in critical condition from a house fire in Shreveport on Sunday morning. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese Junior says his firefighters rushed into the burning home and found the four victims unconscious and not breathing…

Cut 6 (10) “…their shift.”

Statewide Severe weather is expected Saturday. LSU Public health climatologist Barry Keim says North Louisiana could see two to three inches of rain, while an inch of rain could fall along the coast but once the cold front passes through, Louisiana will experience a big drop in temperatures…

Cut 5 (11) “…low 70s.”

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Deputies found a couple dead in their home near Amite Thursday afternoon, and they are searching for the couple’s son in connection with a double homicide investigation. During a welfare check, deputies first found 66-year-old Priscilla Brocato deceased and later found 75-year-old Marc Brocato deceased on the property. 34-year-old Joshua Brocato has been named as a person of interest He is 5 feet, 9 inches and weighs 200 pounds with brown hair and eyes believed to be driving a white 2014 Ford utility van with a last known to be in Lafayette. Sheriff Gerald Sticker asks anyone with information to call TPSO, State Police or Crimestoppers at 1-800-554-5245.

Sweeping tariffs on all imports has sparked concern across Louisiana industries.  Sean Richardson reports.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

ULM students have approved a 75-dollar fee per semester that will generate 600-thousand dollars in its first year for the school’s athletic department. ULM Athletic Director John Hartwell says the fee goes into effect for the 2025 Fall Semester…

Cut 9 (11)  “…21 million dollars.”

Hartwell says there are plans to spend money on improving the nutrition program, mental health services and strength and training programs for the school’s 17 athletic teams. They also plan to install a new video board in Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

Bossier, Caddo and Webster Parishes are under a tornado watch until 9:00 tonight and tomorrow the severe weather threat will expand statewide. LSU Public health climatologist Barry Keim says heavy rainfall is a possibility with this storm system. North Louisiana could see two to three inches, while an inch of rain could fall along the coast…

Cut 4 (12) “…rainfall amounts.”

Sweeping tariffs of 10 percent on all imports are now in effect along with higher rates on key trading partners, such as China (34%) and the European Union (20%), and that has sparked concerns across Louisiana industries.  Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says it could cost more to eat out…

Cut 6 (10) “…no question about it.”

In a 711 to 650 vote, ULM students approved a 75-dollar per semester fee expected to bring in 600-thousand dollars in the first year for the school’s athletic department. ULM Athletic Director John Hartwell says opponents of the fee said they do not attend athletics events or questioned the need to spend more money on sports but he says a successful athletic program improves the entire university…

Cut 11 (11) “…your diploma.”

A Rayville High School Student was arrested Thursday evening for Terrorizing. Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office says the student posted a about potential violence at Friday’s RHS track meet. The student said she meant no harm, but extra deputies were assigned to the track meet. RPSO says they want to remind parents to monitor their children’s social media and make sure they know charges are serious and could potentially have long lasting consequences.

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Deputies found a couple dead in their home near Amite Thursday afternoon and they are searching for the couple’s son in connection with a double homicide investigation. During a welfare check, deputies first found 66-year-old Priscilla Brocato deceased and later found 75-year-old Marc Brocato deceased on the property. 34-year-old Joshua Brocato has been named a person of interest He is 5 feet, 9 inches and weighs 200 pounds with brown hair and eyes believed to be driving a white 2014 Ford utility van with a last known to be in Lafayette. Sheriff Gerald Sticker asks anyone with information to call TPSO, State Police or Crimestoppers at 1-800-554-5245.

Economists are concerned President Donald Trump’s sweeping 10% and higher tariffs could slow the U-S economy, and Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says the restaurant industry is bracing for increased costs for essential goods.

Cut 7 (06) “…or replace equipment.”

ULM students have voted to put a 75-dollar fee on themselves with the money going to the school’s athletic department. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A 73-year-old immigrant living in Lafayette was taken into custody by immigration authorities and his family is pleading for his release. Jose Francisco Garcia Rodriquez has lived in the U.S. for 45 years since he fled Cuba. His stepdaughter, Christian Cooper Riggs posted this emotional plea on Facebook…

Cut 13 (14)  “…not the solution.”

Bossier, Caddo and Webster Parishes are under a tornado watch until 9:00 tonight and tomorrow the severe weather threat will expand statewide. LSU Public health climatologist Barry Keim…

Cut 3 (15) “…severe weather.”

Heavy rainfall is a possibility with this storm system. Kein says north Louisiana could see two to three inches, while an inch of rain could fall along the coast

Louisiana State Police say a man killed in a head-on crash on I-10 in Ascension Parish was traveling the wrong way. Officials identified the victim as 39-year-old James Burns of Amite. According to preliminary investigation around 1:30 Friday morning, a tractor-trailer traveling east was struck by Burns’ GMC Sierra. The Vehicles caught fire. Authorities say Burns died at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.

Sweeping 10-percent and higher tariffs on all imports has sparked concern across Louisiana industries.  Sean Richardson reports.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The family of a 73-year-old immigrant who was taken into custody in Lafayette is pleading for his release. Jose Francisco Garcia Rodriquez’s stepdaughter Christian Cooper Riggs says Rodriguez tried to become an official citizen for the last ten years, but because he committed a crime in the first couple of years after he arrived in the U.S., he’s been unsuccessful. She says for the last 43 years her stepfather has been a model immigrant

Cut 12 (15) “…our country.”

With 10 percent tariffs on all imports now in effect and higher tariffs on imports from key trading partners like China (34%) and the European Union (20%), some Louisiana industries are expressing concern.  Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris believes costs will potentially go up and low profit margin businesses like restaurants will have to do some belt-tightening.

Cut 8 (11) “…period of time.”

ULM students approved a 75-dollar per semester fee in a 711 to 650 vote. The extra 600-thousand dollars the fee is expected to generate in its first year is going to the athletic department. ULM Athletic Director John Hartwell…

Cut 10 (10) “…sports medicine program.”

The family of a 73-year-old man who cares for his wife who has dementia is pleading for his release after immigration enforcement agents took him into custody near his home in Lafayette. Cuba native, Jose Francisco Garcia Rodriquez has lived in the U.S. for 45 years. His stepdaughter Christian Cooper Riggs took to Facebook saying she understands the there’s an immigration problem, but a 45-year resident who works and cares for his family is not the problem…

Cut 14 (05) “…a machete.”

Riggs says, for 10 years, Rodriguez’s attempts to become an official citizen have been unsuccessful because he committed a crime when he first arrived in the U.S. but since then has been a model immigrant.

Do you want to know how public-school districts and charter schools are spending their money? You can find that information at treasury-dot-la-gov.  State Treasurer John Fleming says click the box that reads Louisiana K-12 School Transparency Project.

Cut 13 (11)  “…want to know”

The State Fire Marshall’s office is asking for help in identifying the person who intentionally set a Monroe church on fire Sunday March 30th. The Monroe Fire Department was able to quickly extinguish the fire at St. Mary’s Number 2 Baptist Church around 2:00 P.M. Sunday afternoon but not before destroying the building. Investigators say surveillance video shows a person intentionally setting the fire. Anyone with information can report it anonymously to the Arson Hot Line at 844-954-1221 or online at lasfm.org.

The Southern Shrimp Alliance is applauding President Trump’s tariffs on imported shrimp. Leann Bosard, a board member at the Southern Shrimp Alliance, says she hopes the tariffs will provide a boost to the U.S. shrimping industry.

Cut 3 (12) “…for decades now.”

The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gas jumped three cents from yesterday to $2.82.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The defending national champion LSU gymnastics squad begins its NCAA postseason journey tonight as they will compete in the Penn State Regional. LSU won the SEC regular season championship, and they won the SEC Gymnastics meet. Mike Smith, the announcer at LSU gym meets says the Tigers are the favorites to repeat as national champs…

Cut 14 (10) “…convincingly.”

If the Tigers finish in the top two of tonight’s session, they advance to the regional final on Saturday.

Five North Louisiana Parishes are under a tornado watch until 10:00 P.M. Some in the area are still without power from yesterday’s severe storms. The National Weather Service issued today’s warning for Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Union, and Webster Parishes. Residents should stay alert and be prepared to move to a safe location should conditions worsen.

A man and a woman are dead following a plane crash near Raceland. Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson says the 1976 Cessna 2010 L owned by Southern Seaplanes went down last night in a remote marsh area. It was located two miles north of Highway 182 near the intersection of Highway 90….

Cut 12 (11) “…wreckage site.”

Authorities have identified the victims as Lyle Pannepinto who was training as a pilot for the company and Lauren Menkemeller, owner of Southern Seaplanes.

There’s at least one group that’s applauding President Trump’s tariffs – at least on one specific import. Andrew Greenstein explains.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The hurricane forecast team at Colorado State University is calling for an above-average hurricane season with 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes. Researcher Lauren Beard says ocean temperatures are not as warm as last year but it is above average, so stay updated.

Cut 8 (08) “…for your area.”