Tariffs recently imposed on imported shrimp by President Trump are getting a positive response by at least one group.  Leann Bosard with the Southern Shrimp Alliance, says

the U.S. has been subsidizing direct competitors of the U.S. shrimping industry’s for far too long.

Cut 5 (13) “…allow that anymore.”

Forecasters are calling for an above-average hurricane season. 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes. Colorado State University Hurricane Researcher Lauren Beard says based on their research, there’s a 33-percent chance that a major hurricane will hit the Gulf Coast somewhere between the Florida panhandle and Brownsville, Texas.

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The average price of a gallon of gasoline in up 3 cents since yesterday. Don Redman with AAA says while gas prices are up from last month’s average, compared to this time last year, prices are down, but he says, be prepared for gas prices to keep rising.

Cut 10 (10) “…get into May.”

The defending national champion LSU gymnastics squad begins its NCAA postseason journey tonight and for the first time in program history, LSU is the number one seed. The Tigers are once again led by All-Americans Haleigh Bryant and Aleah Finnegan. Kailin Chio is the SEC Freshman of the Year and Smith says they’ll have to count on a couple of other freshmen during this postseason run…

Cut 15 (11) “…they did just fine”

Governor Jeff Landry has issued a statewide hiring freeze. According to his announcement, he is looking to save an annualized $20 million in the state general fund. He said, “To ensure the long-term fiscal health of Louisiana and protect essential services for our most vulnerable citizens, we must take decisive action now to address revenue shortfalls.” All state government departments and agencies are subject to the freeze, but local government entities are not included.

While President Trump is expected to announce global tariffs saying they will bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S., U-N-O economics professor Dub Lane says there’s a reason that many goods are manufactured overseas in the first place.

Cut 4 (09) “…be more expensive.”

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office says a Slidell man was shot after forcing his way into a home and assaulting a woman. Lieutenant Suzanne Carboni says, learning that 52-year-old Tyrone Mercadel (merk-a-dell) kicked in the door and attacked the woman and in self-defense, the woman fired two shots, hitting Mercadel in the leg.

Cut 7 (12) “…shoot out his tires.”

Authorities later located Mercadel and transported him to a hospital. Carboni says once released, he will be arrested for aggravated battery. The woman’s husband was also arrested and booked with aggravated criminal damage to property.

Experian has teamed up with LSU women’s basketball star Flau’jae Johnson to help relieve five-million dollars of consumer debt for five-thousand families in Louisiana. Christina Roman with Experian says the partnership is perfect since Experian and Johnson both promote financial literacy…

Cut 12 (09) “…tangible difference.”

A warrant has been issued for a Slidell man after investigators say he forced his way into a home and assaulted a woman. Lieutenant Suzanne Carboni says St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to the home U-S Highway 190 East, learning that 52-year-old Tyrone Mercadel had kicked in the door and attacked the woman.

Cut 6 (08) “…actively fighting them.”

Carboni says in self-defense, the woman fired two shots, hitting Mercadel in the leg.

A major drug trafficking organization is being dismantled in Claiborne Parish. What started with the arrests of 15 individuals on January 31^st has now grown to 23 people being indicted.  Multiple agencies including Federal, State, multiple Parish, and out of state law enforcement were involved in identifying and apprehending the accused. Authorities confiscated firearms, cash, and drugs including crack cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine.

President Trump is expected to make an announcement on global tariffs. He says one purpose of the tariffs is to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. U-N-O economics professor Dub Lane doesn’t believe jobs will come to the U.S. if China loses them because of tariffs. He says those jobs would probably go to Vietnam or Bangladesh.

Cut 5 (12) “…over other people.”

The world is bracing for a big announcement by President Trump on global tariffs. U-N-O economics professor Dub Lane says while countries will pay a tax on the goods they export to the United States, those extra costs will end up being passed along to the consumer.

Cut 3 (10) “…be U.S. citizens.”

Lane says it’s cheaper to make products in other countries but tariffs will raise prices for consumers here.

Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced “The Defining Male and Female Act.”

He and fellow physician, Kansas Senator Roger Marshall say the legislation would codify one of President Trump’s executive orders and make accommodations for people born with chromosomal variations.

Cut 15 (10) “…allows for that.”

This week, execution dates were announced for two death row inmates in Caddo Parish, a parish with a disproportionate number of Louisiana death row inmates.

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United Way Southwest Louisiana has launched My Free Taxes, a free online tax filing service for U-S tax filers earning up to 84-thousand dollars a year. Associate Director of Community Impact Kimberlie Heckard…

Cut 10 (11) “…My-Free-Taxes-dot-com website.”

The rejection of Constitutional Amendment 2 by voters leaves the future of educator salaries uncertain. Governor Landry warned before the vote that no alternative plan existed, and his administration has not confirmed whether it will support additional stipends. The amendment would have dissolved education trust funds to pay down teacher retirement debt, freeing up about $200 million annually for raises. Louisiana Federation of Teachers and School Employees President Larry Carter says the complexity of the amendment led to its defeat.

Cut 4 (09) “…that was needed.” 

Some were irked by a sentence in Governor Jeff Landry’s statement following the defeat of Amendment Two. He said positive change can be hard to implement in a state conditioned to fail. Social media Users questioned Landry’s leadership and tone. Some criticized the amendments, saying they were overly complex. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says it’s not a fatal loss for the government but could be if Landry keeps going down this road.

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Expect periods of heavy delay on I-20 in North Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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LSU men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon wants to be in the NCAA Tournament next season and he’s signed two players out of the transfer portal, including one of the top guards in the portal, Dedan Thomas from UNLV.  McMahon says Thomas averaged 15 points a game this past season…

Cut 10 (10) “…locked in on”

LSU has also signed six-foot-ten Michael Nwoko, who started at Mississippi State.

Construction is underway in Lincoln Parish on a nine-mile stretch of I-20. Erin Buchanan with DOTD says crews will be replacing the asphalt.

Cut 6 (11) “…of course with new.”

Buchanan says the work stretches between the Bienville Parish line to the Highway 149 overpass near Grambling.

LSU went 3-15 in the SEC and finished in 15^th place. But Coach Matt McMahon is actively recruiting I through the portal. He says Vanderbilt and Missouri were in the NCAA Tournament this season after finishing at the bottom of the conference standings a year ago…

Cut 11 (12) “…leadership standpoint.”

Louisiana voters said “NO” on an amendment that would have funded permanent teacher pay raises.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Some voters were irked by a sentence in Governor Jeff Landry’s statement following the defeat of Constitutional Amendment Two. Landry said positive change can be hard to implement in a state conditioned to fail. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Landry needs to learn from this defeat and apologize for his comments.

Cut 14 (11) “…everything he wants.”

The rejection of Constitutional Amendment 2 leaves the future of educator salaries uncertain. It would have made permanent a temporary $2,000 pay increase for teachers and a $1,000 increase for support staff but now stipends will expire after this school year, potentially lowering pay unless new funding is secured. Louisiana Federation of Teachers and School Employees President Larry Carter…

Cut 3 (12) “…local school districts.”

Following the rejection of Constitutional Amendment Two, Governor Jeff Landry released a statement that many voters perceived as a dig. Landry said positive change can be hard to implement in a state conditioned to fail. The statement quickly went viral on social media with many accusing the governor of insulting the state and its people. Political analyst Clancy Dubos…

Cut 12 (09) “…work on that.”

Expect periods of heavy delay on I-20 in North Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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LSU men’s basketball team suffered through a losing season this year, but Coach Matt McMahon is trying to bring a winner to the Boot and now has much bigger NIL budget to bring in better players…

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Governor Jeff Landry blames far left liberals for the defeat of Constitutional Amendment two. Sean Richardson reports voters overwhelming rejected it and Republicans were a large percentage of the no votes…

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Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana President Steven Procopio says those organizing opposition to Amendment 3 also motivated voters to vote no on all other amendments on the ballot.

Cut 8 (08) “…way or another.”

Some alarming social media posts led to the arrest of an 18-year-old former St. Tammany Parish School student. A parent first brought to the attention of school administrators posts threatening the safety of the school. Administrators reported the posts to the Pearl River Police Department and their investigation led to the arrest of Webster Bourgeois. Sheriff Randy Smith says, “We have made it very clear that threats like this will be taken seriously.”

The LSU women’s basketball team’s season ended Sunday with a loss to UCLA in the Elite Eight and now All-American guard Flau’jae Johnson has a decision to make. She’s eligible for next month’s WNBA draft and could forgo her senior season and turn pro. Johnson won a national championship at LSU her freshman season and averaged 18 points this season, her junior campaign. Coach Kim Mulkey would be sad to see Johnson go…

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Governor Landry blamed liberal billionaire George Soros for this weekend’s defeat of Amendment 2, accusing Soros and far left liberals for pouring million dollars into the state with propaganda and lies about the Amendment, though he provided no evidence. Invest in Louisiana Executive Director Jan Moeller Republicans also voted against Amendment Two….

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Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it was just not Democrats who voted down Constitutional Amendment Two. Pinsonat says conservatives were concerned that the passage of Amendment Two would make changes to property tax exemptions for churches…

Cut 9 (09)  “…to kill it.”

Louisiana has a new Commissioner of the Office of Motor Vehicles. Monday, Governor Landry announced his appointment of Bryan Adams to the position. Adams says he’s dedicated to improving systems and ensuring exceptional services, adding, the current system has faced challenges for too long. As Admas leave his current position as State Fire Marshal, Deputy Chief for the State Fire Marshal’s office, Dale “Ed” Branch will assume those duties.

The LSU women’s basketball All-American guard Flau’jae Johnson has a decision to make. She’s eligible for next month’s WNBA draft and could forgo her senior season and turn pro. Johnson won a national championship at LSU her freshman season and averaged 18 points this season. Johnson said she plans to talk over her decision with her family and Coach Mulkey, before making an announcement. Mulkey was Johnson’s first big recruit out of high school after she was hired at LSU…

Cut 13 (10)  “…Johnson.”

Some alarming social media posts led to the arrest of an 18-year-old former St. Tammany Parish School student. A parent first brought to the attention of school administrators posts threatening the safety of the school. Administrators reported the posts to the Pearl River Police Department and their investigation led to the arrest of Webster Bourgeois. Sheriff Randy Smith says, “We have made it very clear that threats like this will be taken seriously.”

LSU All-American forward Aneesah Morrow won’t be joining the Lady Tigers next season as she’s used up her college eligibility. Morrow transferred to LSU after two seasons at DePaul. She leaves LSU as one of the greatest rebounders in women’s college basketball history and gives a lot of credit to her coach, Kim Mulkey…

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Morrow finished with 1,714 rebounds, the third most in NCAA DI history.

The shocking outcome of Saturday’s constitutional amendment election continues to reverberate around the state. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Governor Landry blamed far left liberals for the defeat of Amendment 2. Invest in Louisiana Executive Director Jan Moeller says Republicans also voted no on the amendments. He says the rejection reflects voter frustration and skepticism toward sweeping constitutional changes…

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