SWEPCO overcharged customers $23 million, so Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says he is proposing a plan for the utility provider to issue refunds. He says the average customer would receive a credit of $62, to be divided over three billing periods July, August, and September.

Cut 9 (06) “…to do.” 

Republican U-S House of Representative Garret Graves of Baton Rouge publicly spoke for the first time today since announcing he will not seek a sixth term in Congress after a new map dramatically changes the sixth district that he currently represents. Graves says he was thinking about running for either district six or district two, but ultimately…

Cut 3 (12) “…try that.” 

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s temporary restraining order against a woman who photographed Cantrell and her then-bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie (rhymes with happy) sharing dinner and wine while on duty at a French Quarter restaurant has been thrown out. Anne Breaud (Brohd) says she snapped the pictures of the two from her own balcony due to safety concerns.

Cut 6 (09) “…at me.” 

Breaud shared the photos with media outlets and watchdog groups, one of which filed a complaint with NOPD against Vappie. Vappie was then investigated and taken off the mayor’s security detail.

Louisiana Tech student Olivia Grace George has been crowned as Miss Louisiana 2024. George beat out 32 other women to win the award

Cut 12 (09) “…is key.” 

Representative Garret Graves of Baton Rouge announced Friday that he wouldn’t seek reelection in the Sixth District saying he doesn’t think any representative will be able to fairly represent the needs of all the different areas in the new district 6. He spoke today and says he plans to take a break from politics altogether.

Cut 5 (07)  “…level set.”

A federal case brought on behalf of a group of prisoners at Angola is being heard in Baton Rouge today. A New Orleans-based advocacy group along with a group of incarcerated men at Angola asking Judge Brian Jackson to grant an injunction barring the Louisiana State Penitentiary from outdoor farm operations performed by prisoners when the heat index reaches 88 degrees or higher. Angola is among several prisons whose inmates provide products used in many popular American food items.

The PSC will vote tomorrow on a proposal to refund SWEPCO customers $23 million. Brooke Thorington has more.

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

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s temporary restraining order against a woman who photographed her and her then-bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie (rhymes with happy) eating and drinking wine while on duty has been thrown out. The judge dismissed Cantrell’s temporary restraining order against Anne Breaud (Brohd). Justin Schmidt, who represented Breaud…

Cut 8 (03)  “…morning.” 

Jackson, Mississippi Police have not yet confirmed the cause of death of four-year-old Erin Brunett of Loranger who was kidnapped with her sister 6-year-old Jalie after their mother was murdered in Loranger. Chief Joseph Wade was asked about Jalie…

Cut 13 (15) “…her injuries.” 

Wade says Daniel Callihan has confessed, and Victoria Cox has been implicated in the crimes. He says they do not believe anyone else was involved in the heinous murders of Callie Brunett in Loranger or her daughter in Mississippi. Wade says they have thoroughly processed the crime scene and they have more questions than answers and they want to know why Callihan and Cox brought the two girls to Mississippi.

Cut  14 (07) “…be it.” 

Former LSU Head Football Coach Les Miles is suing LSU for their decision to vacate 37 wins while he coached claiming it cost him the chance for a College Football Hall of Fame qualification. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says to be considered you must have a 600 winning percentage. Even without the penalties, if Miles did reach that threshold, considering his allegations of sexual misconduct the former coach wouldn’t necessarily have been admitted.

Cut 4 (02) “…voting no.” 

The NCAA is also named in the lawsuit.

There’s a storm in the Gulf of Mexico. Though it isn’t going to hit Louisiana directly, we’ll still be slammed with residual rain and wind throughout this week. Meteorologist Marti Calhoun with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says the rain will likely get heavier during the first half of this week.

Cut 9 (12) “…totals.” 

Jackson, Mississippi Police Chief Joseph Wade says he’s still waiting on the medical examiner to confirm the cause of death of four-year-old Erin Brunett of Loranger.

Cut 12 (11) “…that information.” 

He says both Daniel Callihan and Victoria Cox have been charged with Erin’s murder along with sexual battery. In addition to charges in Mississippi, the two face charges in Tangipahoa Parish and Wade says they anticipate federal charges will be issued in the next few days. 

The US Surgeon General is pushing to require social media to display a warning. Haggai Davis with General Informatics says he doesn’t expect the warning to pass Congress. Even if it does pass, he encourages parents of social media addicted children to do more than just hope the warning works.

Cut 8 (09)  “…information.” 

Former LSU Head Football Coach Les Miles is suing LSU saying their decision to vacate 37 of his wins is costing him the chance for a College Football Hall of Fame qualification. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says it’s embarrassing, and the violations happened under Miles’s watch…

Cut 3 (14) “…embarrassing.” 

A news release from Miles said it’s quote “an irrational and unfair self-inflicted punishment.”

Though the storm in the Gulf of Mexico isn’t expected to hit Louisiana directly, rain and wind are expected throughout this week. Meteorologist Marti Calhoun with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles reminds everyone forecasts can change and no one should be caught preparing for a storm while the storm is happening.

Cut 11 (07) ” …nature.”

Former LSU Head Football Coach Les Miles has filed a lawsuit against LSU for their decision to vacate the wins while he coached claiming it cost him the chance for a College Football Hall of Fame qualification. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says it’s embarrassing, and the violations happened under Miles’s watch but Miles is claiming the penalties were an irrational and unfair self-inflicted punishment.

Cut 5 (09)  “…program.”

The NCAA is also listed as a defendant.

The cause of death for Callie Brunett, the Loranger mother who was murdered last week along with one of her two daughters who was kidnapped has been released. Tangipahoa Parish Coroner Rick Foster tells The Advocate that 35-year-old mother died of multiple sharp force injuries. Police in Jackson Mississippi are currently holding a press conference and are expected to release the cause of death for the younger daughter, Erin.

The US Surgeon General says he wants warning labels on social media. In his op-ed letter to the New York Times, he cited studies finding young people who spend three hours on social media have double the risk of anxiety and depression symptoms. While Haggai Davis with General Informatics agrees social media is harmful, he’s not sure if a simple warning will do all that much.

Cut 7 (07) “…whole ‘nother thing.”  

There’s a storm in the Gulf of Mexico and Meteorologist Marti Calhoun with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says it’s likely to get progressively windier until Thursday, though the strongest winds should remain in Texas. Still, she cautions that the wind that does hit Louisiana could lead to coastal flooding in areas of the state that have already seen significant rainfall.

Cut 10 (12) “…values.”

In a surprising turn of events, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves said Friday he will not seek re-election to Congress. Lawmakers this year reconfigured Graves’ district after federal courts told the state to create a second minority-majority district. Graves says, “After much input from constituents, consultation with supporters, consensus from family, and guidance from the Almighty, it is clear that running for Congress this year does not make sense.”

The FBI is now the lead agency in the horrific kidnapping and murder of a three-year-old girl from Loranger. Erin Brunett and her 6-year-old sister Jalie were taken from their home by 36-year-old Daniel Callahan, who allegedly killed their mother Callie Brunett, and took them to Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade…

Cut 3 (13) “…child’s life.” 

An accomplice 32-year-old Victoria Cox has been arrested in connection with the case

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is offering a free online or in-person boating safety course. In the last five years, there have been 107 boating fatalities in Louisiana, 82 percent of which involved boaters without a personal floatation device. Major Clay Marquez identified alcohol as the highest risk factor involved in boating fatalities and says reckless boaters may not come from where you think…

Cut 10 (11) “…getting killed.”

After months of legal disputes, preparatory work on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is set to start again. Houma Representative Jerome Zerengue (rhymes with merengue) says the diversion, which would redirect some of the Mississippi’s sediment-heavy water into a new channel and guide it into the Barataria Basin, has years of research behind it.

Cut 6 (07) “…go wham. ” 

Multiple agencies including the FBI and the National Bureau of Investigation are working the case of the horrific kidnapping and murder of three-year-old girl Erin Brunett from Loranger. 36-year-old Daniel Callahan allegedly killed her mother Callie Brunett and abducted her, and her 6-year-old sister Jalie then fled to Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade says they believe the crime scene is possibly linked to human trafficking and they want to know why Callahan brought the young girls to Jackson.

Cut 12 (13) “…deceased.” 

An alleged accomplice, 32-year-old Victoria Cox has also been arrested.

Distracted driving continues to be a safety concern in Louisiana. Dashcam footage of a June 10 accident in Slidell seems to show an SUV driver distracted by dogs in the vehicle crash into a motorcycle Fortunately, the motorcyclist escaped with minor injuries.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) boating law administrator Major Clay Marquez is reminding boaters to stay safe this summer and participate in a free boating safety course before their next outing. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 2 (28)  “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.” 

Work resumes on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion but Opponents say any benefits the diversion would bring are outweighed by the introduction of non-salty water into brackish and saltwater areas. Houma Representative Jerome Zerengue says even if that’s the case, something has to be done to save our coasts.

Cut 8 (11)  “…coasts.” 

The FBI is now the lead agency in the horrific kidnapping and murder of a three-year-old girl from Loranger. Erin Brunett and her 6-year-old sister Jalie were taken from their home by 36-year-old Daniel Callahan, who allegedly killed their mother Callie Brunett, and took them to Jackson, Mississippi. It now appears Callahan had an accomplice. 32-year-old Victoria Cox has been arrested in connection with the case. While detectives work the scene, Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade… questions why Callahan brought them to Mississippi.

Cut 5 (07)  “…find out.”

Jackson TV Station WLBT reports that Callhan’s last known address was Lincoln County and that he has a previous criminal record which includes sexual battery.

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards expressed frustration over the Amber Alert issued for the girls Thursday. He says the alert issued by Louisiana State Police came three hours after it was requested Thursday morning.

While Governor Jeff Landry accomplished many of his goals in the first regular legislative session of his term, he was not able to gain enough support for the constitutional convention he wanted. Political analyst, Bernie Pinsonat says the only way he believes it would happen is if the Governor can drum up enough public support to pressure the Senate to go along with the House and call the convention.

Cut 12 (10) “…regular session.” 

After months of legal disputes, preparatory work on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is set to resume. Houma Representative Jerome Zerengue (rhymes with merengue) says the diversion, which would redirect some of the Mississippi’s sediment-heavy water into a new channel and guide it into the Barataria Basin, has years of research behind it.

Cut 6 (08) “…go wham. ” 

An Amber Alert has been issued for two missing girls whose mother was found murdered inside their home. Trooper William Huggins with State Police says the two girls were abducted from a home in Loranger before 8 AM this morning. LSP issued the Amber Alert on behalf of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Cut 12 (11) “…fifty-eight pounds.” 

An unknown white male is wanted for questioning for the domestic incident and the abduction. Huggins says he’s believed to be driving a black 2012 Chrysler 200 with a missing back right hubcap. Louisiana license plate 859 GML.

BESE approves a new performance plan “Grow.Achieve.Thrive”. BESE President Ronnie Morris says the new system also allows schools to build relationships with businesses and community partners to provide internships for students.

Cut 7 (09) “…so forth.”  

Even though LSU isn’t in the College World Series, fans can still participate in the Jell-o Shot Challenge remotely. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

The Community Lighthouse Project that provides solar powered refuge during power outages is set to open more facilities. Representative Troy Carter of New Orleans, who donated almost 4 million dollars to the project last year, says community members could refrigerate medicine, shelter from a storm, and avoid heatstroke.  There are currently six lighthouses, and more are in the works…

Cut 5 (07)  “…season.”

A mother was found slain and an Amber Alert has been issued for two young girls missing from Loranger. Authorities say 4-year-old Erin Brunett and 6-year-old Jalie Brunett were abducted before eight o’clock Thursday morning during a domestic violence incident in which authorities say their mother 35-year-old Callie Brunett was “brutally murdered” in her home in the 56000 block of  N. Cooper Road. Tangipahoa sheriff’s office is looking for an unknown white male driving a black 2012 Chrysler 200 with a Louisiana license plate bearing 859GML and missing the hubcap on the back right tire with possible damage to the rear of the vehicle. He is believed to be armed and dangerous. If you see them call 911. If you have information call the Tangipahoa Parish

The Community Lighthouse Project that provides solar powered refuge during power outages is set to open more facilities across Louisiana and just in time for hurricane season. Representative Troy Carter of New Orleans…

Cut 4 (09) “…lives.” 

BESE approves a new performance plan for schools and students, it’s called the “Grow.Achieve.Thrive” plan and it will start in the 2025-2026 school year. BrookeThorington has more.

Cut 1 (33)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

This time last year in Omaha LSU baseball fans also showed up for the CWS Jell-o Shot Challenge. Last year the Purple and Gold faithful far and away won the title. Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina Manager Pat McAvoy says while they are missing Tigers fans this year…

Cut 9 (08) “…food bank.”