The Louisiana State Police have issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the St. Martinville Police Department for 2-year-old Kaizor Louis. Louis was last seen on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in St. Martinville. He was taken by his non-custodial mother Mashays Johnson from his daycare and was last seen traveling south on Resweber Street in a black sedan. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Kaizor Louis contact the St. Martinville Police Department or call 911.

President Joe and First Lady Jill Biden announced 23 million dollars in funding for Tulane University to create an imaging system that can scan a tumor during surgery and determine in minutes if any cancer tissue was left behind. Lead researcher Dr. J. Quincy Brown says this will improve surgery for both the patient and the doctor…

Cut 6 (10) “…every time.”

Louisiana Economic Development is providing a $200 thousand grant to the LSU film program, which will allow them to hire an additional faculty member in film and digital media production. Executive Associate Dean of the LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts Kristen Sosnowsk says LSU’s film program is already recognized for producing skilled graduates and is expected to benefit significantly from this investment, further elevating its profile and attracting more aspiring filmmakers to LSU.

Cut 5 (08)  “…in the state.”

This grant reinforces the commitment to developing the next generation of filmmakers in Louisiana.

A Shreveport woman has pled guilty to aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft, a violation of federal law. 45-year-old April Nicole Poitras entered her guilty plea on 2 counts of aiming the pointer at serval aircraft on August 15^th of 2023 placing the pilots in significant danger. Police responded ground and helicopter to reports of a small aircraft being illuminated by a green laser. At that time the police helicopter was also illuminated allowing ground police to find Poitras in her yard with the laser. She faces a sentence of up to 5 years in prison, 3 years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.

A man who allegedly shot into a crowd of a thousand people in Many (Manny) has been arrested after an overnight manhunt. Detective Wade Seegers with the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department says police caught 21-year-old Julius Winfield IV walking along a road in Natchitoches Parish earlier today.

Cut 12 (10) “…finally.”

After receiving $172 million for rural areas to have broadband, another grant of $1.36 billion will complete the project. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Over 1200 farmers in Louisiana who experienced documented discrimination in federal farm lending programs prior to January 2021 will receive a combined 77 million dollars in financial assistance from the USDA. Over 43 thousand farmers nationally will receive a combined 2.2 billion dollars under the USDA program.  New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says most of Louisiana’s money will go to…

Cut 10 (10) “…no remedy.”

An arrest warrant has been issued for an educator accused of sexual contact with a student. Shreveport Police obtained the warrant when they were unable to reach the accused, 32-year-old Dayton Corbett. An investigation began after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student came to light, leading the Caddo Parish School Board to place Corbett on administrative leave. The warrant for Corbett’s arrest is for one count of prohibited sexual contact between an educator and a student.

A man who allegedly shot into a crowd of a thousand people in Many (Manny) has been arrested after an overnight manhunt. 21-year-old Julius Winfield IV was found walking along a road in Natchitoches Parish this morning. Detective Wade Seegers with the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department says a motive for the shooting that occurred at a trail ride, or an exhibition for horses and four-wheelers, on July 13 has not yet been determined.

Cut 13 (10) “…life threatening, so.” 

While crops like corn and rice are seeing a good harvest this year, Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain estimates it will take years for the state crawfish industry to bounce back from last year’s historic drought. Strain says the effects of the drought won’t be fixed in a day…

Cut 3 (06) “…years.”

The state is preparing to roll out the 1.36 billion dollar federally funded GUMBO 2.0 ensuring every community, no matter how small, has high-speed internet. Director of the State Office of Broadband Development Veneeth Iyengar stresses how transformative high-speed internet access will be for those remaining communities that weren’t part of the initial rollout of 172 million dollars through the American Rescue Plan Act. For example, revenue increases for small businesses that can process credit cards.

Cut 7 (11) “…people internet.”

A man who allegedly shot into a crowd of a thousand people in Many (Manny) on July 13th has been arrested after an overnight manhunt. Detective Wade Seegers with the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department says police spotted 21-year-old Julius Winfield IV in his car yesterday near Pleasant Hill.

Cut  14 (12) “…we got him.”

GUMBO 2.0 is coming. The 1.36 million dollar federally funded project ensures every Louisiana community, no matter how small, has high-speed internet. Director of the State Office of Broadband Development Veneeth Iyengar says unlike the first rollout, Iyengar says instead of providers defining project of areas of the state to receive broadband, for GUMBO 2.0 his office is setting those parameters, and they are taking extra steps to vet those providers.

Cut 8 (08)  “…remaining locations.”

Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain estimates it will take years for the crawfish industry to recover from a historic drought last season. Mel Bridges has the details.

Cut 1 (29) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

Louisiana farmers who experienced documented discrimination in federal farm lending programs prior to January 2021 will receive a combined 77 million dollars in financial assistance from the USDA. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says Black and other under-served farmers in Louisiana face persistent injustices. He says while this loan won’t fix the systemic issues affecting farmers of color, it will help them ease lost income, enhance their operations, or even start farming.

Cut 11 (08) ” …some of the repair.”

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is on a slow mend after COVID. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris estimates 15 to 20 percent of Louisiana restaurants closed their doors during the pandemic…

Cut 4 (11) “…particular time.”

Harris says restaurant expenses continue to climb, especially insurance, and more and more restaurants are opting to reduce their hours of operation.

As investigations into the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life continue, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says the truth is coming to light over statements that Trump’s security detail was denied extra personnel from the Biden Administration.

Cut 6 (13) “…about that?”

AP has released it’s preseason top 25. LSU is the sixth-highest-rated SEC team, behind Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss and Missouri. However, Horne says LSU has a lot of potential to move up the ranks and make the playoffs.

Cut 10 (11) “…playoff contention.”

Students at Louisiana High Schools are fighting the new law banning student cell phones in school. Students at Walker High School have begun a petition drive to change the newly enacted law. Over ten thousand students at a Prairieville high school have already signed a similar petition.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says multiple questions remain unanswered regarding the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is on a slow mend after COVID. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says labor has improved in pockets around the state but is slower in places like Lake Charles and New Orleans as they are still recovering from hurricanes as well as the pandemic.

Cut 5 (12)  “…during the week.”

Harris says the best way to support Louisiana restaurants is to eat Louisiana local.

AP’s preseason top 25 is out, and LSU football ranks 13th. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the Tigers are likely ranked so low — AP has them ranked out of playoff contention — because of concerns about if they’ve improved their defense enough to be real contenders.

Cut 9 (11) “…last year.”

The Saints were winners in their first preseason game of the year on Saturday night edging out the Arizona Cardinals 16-14 in Glendale, Arizona. Quarterback Derek Carr led the Saints for two series to start the game, but the drives didn’t result in any points as he went 2 of 6 for 12 yards. But Carr was glad to see some game action…
Cut 19 (20) “…what it is.”

As investigations into the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life continue, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says there’s been plenty of finger-pointing going on from different agencies and he was even alerted from his own sources about local law enforcement’s concerns.

Cut 8 (12)  “…that point.”

Scalise says the job of the Secret Service is to protect the President, Vice President, former Presidents, and visiting Heads of State.

State Police are investigating an officer-related shooting at the request of the Delhi Police Department.  The incident happened just before 11 o-clock Sunday night in the 7200 Block of Highway 17 in Delhi. The subject was pronounced dead on the scene and no officers were harmed. Few details have been released but LSP asks anyone with information to share it with them by visiting LSP.org.

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is improving post-pandemic in areas around the state. Mel Bridges has the details.

Cut 1 (32) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

AP’s preseason top 25 is out, and LSU football ranks 13th. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says it shouldn’t come as a surprise, since LSU ranked 12th in the preseason AFCA Coaches Poll a week ago. However, he thinks the top 25 rankings usually don’t accurately reflect how the Tigers will do in the coming weeks…

Cut 11 (12) ” …season opener.”

The Tigers will start their season by playing USC on September 1st in Las Vegas.

This school year two new laws are in effect emphasizing a parent’s existing right to have their children opt out of vaccine requirements and prevent schools from requiring COVID vaccinations. Gonzales Representative Kathy Edmonston authored the legislation…

Cut 6 (13) “..no mandate.”

Edmonston says the laws stop mandates, it’s not a debate about vaccines it’s merely allowing parents to have their child opt out of immunizations.

LSU track star Sha’Carri Richardson let out a yell as she crossed the finish line to bring home the gold for the women’s relay team. Richardson captured her 2^nd Olympic medal and her first gold medal with a come-from-behind anchor leg in the Olympic 4×100 Friday. The rain proved challenging for some, but the USA Women’s relay team handled a rain-slickened baton with smooth passes. Richardson ran her leg of the relay in 10.09 seconds to overcome runners from Britain and Germany beating Britain by 0.07 of a second.

May 7, 2025, is now the final deadline for U-S residents to obtain a REAL ID-compliant identification to board domestic flights. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (35)  “…I’m Sean Richardson.” 

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) has partnered with the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) to launch the “Put the Brakes on Litter” campaign. KLB Director Susan Russel says the initiative is designed to address the state’s litter problem by leveraging the influence of car dealerships.

Cut 4 (10) “…expand it to other dealerships.”

The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested three people in connection with the Hardwater Lake community burglary of the home of nursing home patients.  According to GPSO two Rapides Parish nursing home employees stole patients’ driver’s licenses and house keys and gave them to accomplices to perform the burglary. Kameron King, of Boyce, Tevin Landers, of Pineville, and Arnesia Burns of Alexandria, were arrested. A fourth arrest is pending for Lakita Landers.

Without a REAL ID, travelers boarding a plane must present an alternative form of acceptable identification, such as a U.S. passport, to board flights or enter secure federal buildings. The Department of Homeland Security has extended the deadline multiple times to give states and residents more time to comply, but Louisiana OMV Commissioner Dan Casey says May 7, 2025, is now the final deadline.

Cut 10 (06) “…another extension.”

Currently, only 25 percent of Louisiana residents have obtained a REAL ID.

New laws pertaining to immunization requirements for students are in effect. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (33) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Saints preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals kicks off tomorrow at 7 P.M. Ross Jackson, host of the Locked On Saints Podcast, says there are still a number of lingering questions for the Saints after finishing 9 and 8 last season and missing the playoffs. Jackson thinks preseason could provide some answers, especially about the offensive line.

Cut  13 (15) “…this offseason.” 

Two new laws greet the new school year. They emphasize a parent’s existing right to have their children opt out of vaccine requirements and prevent schools from requiring COVID vaccinations. Author of the legislation, Gonzales Representative Kathy Edmonston says if parents have any issues opting out with their child’s school to call the State Department of Education or her office…

Cut 8 (08)  “…correct it.”

LSU track star Sha’Carri Richardson takes the gold in the rain. Richardson captured her first Olympic gold medal with a come-from-behind anchor leg for the United States in the Olympic 4×100 on Friday. The relay team performed smooth safe passes of a rain-slickened baton, and capped off the win Richardson, America’s fastest 100-meter runner. Richardson overcame runners from Britain and Germany and let out a yell as she crossed the finish line – winning by 0.07 of a second.

May 7, 2025, is now the final deadline for U-S residents to obtain a REAL ID-compliant identification to board domestic flights. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (35)  “…I’m Sean Richardson.” 

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) has partnered with the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) to launch the “Put the Brakes on Litter” campaign. KLB Director Susan Russel says participating dealers will distribute litter kits to customers, aiming to raise awareness about the environmental impact of littering.

Cut 3 (11) “…all throughout Louisiana.”