The political dispute between the city of New Orleans and Louisiana continues to intensify as the city withdraws a loan request to the State Bond Commission for 110-million dollars. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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In response to Governor Landry’s social media comments, Mayor Moreno took to social media herself offering to meet with the Governor anytime to talk about the city’s finances.

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The Gulf of Mexico is seeing an increase in its shark population. Dr. Dean Grubbs, the associate director of research at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory, says while shark populations are in bad shape in most of the world, it’s a different story in the U.S., with the country having managed shark populations since 1993.

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The MLB Draft starts today at noon, and a few Tigers will definitely hear their names called. Koki Riley covers LSU baseball for The Advocate and says this year’s LSU group is not as deep as in past years.

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Outfielders Derek Curiel and Jake Brown are projected to go in the first and second rounds.

A conservation organization that represents sportsmen is disappointed Governor Landry vetoed legislation that would have designated Atlantic tarpon as a Louisiana saltwater gamefish. Rick Owens with the Louisiana Wildlife Federation says the purpose of the legislation is to preserve a piece of Louisiana’s recreational identity before it fades further.

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A St. Landry Parish woman has been cited for selling native turtles online, a direct violation of a new Louisiana law.  LDWF sat 32-year-old Sydney Broussard of Eunice was selling red eared slider turtles for eight dollars apiece and an alligator snapping turtle for 30 dollars. Captain Scott says Broussard with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says agents seized the turtles Broussard had in her possession and returned them to the water…as there are limits to even possessing these turtles

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Amir “Aura” Khan is headed to LSU. Kace Kiechnick has details on the viral basketball student manager who’s joining Coach Will Wade’s here.

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The Major League Baseball Draft is this weekend, and LSU Center fielder Derek Curiel is expected to be a top 15 pick.  Right fielder Jake Brown is a potential second round pick, ranked by ESPN.com as the 64th best player in the draft. Brown says he’ll spend draft day with his family in Sulphur.

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Researchers at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center have released their initial findings from their RURAL Health study in Franklin Parish, which focuses on comparing rural communities to each other instead of to urban areas. Lead researcher Dr. Stephanie Broyles says the study shows elevated rates of obesity and high blood pressure…findings that underscore the importance of having strong health care in all communities.

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A new law that makes it illegal to sell native turtles in Louisiana has led to citations for a St. Landry Parish woman who was selling red-eared slider turtles and alligator snapping turtles online.  Captain Scott says Broussard with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says she faces a 350-dollar fine for each turtle she was selling.

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The Louisiana Wildlife Federation says the Atlantic tarpon is a declining species, but Governor Jeff Landry has vetoed a bill that would have protected it.  Here’s Jeff Palermo.

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New Orleans will no longer seek approval from the State Bond Commission for a temporary loan after Mayor Helena Moreno said it had become clear the request was likely to be denied.  The request was not for state funding, but for permission to obtain a temporary loan from a private lender as the city works through ongoing financial challenges.

A conservation organization that represents sportsmen is disappointed Governor Landry vetoed legislation that would have designated Atlantic tarpon as a Louisiana saltwater gamefish. In his veto message, Governor Landry said there is no real harvest pressure on tarpon and nothing in science suggests the state needs to put limits or restrictions to protect it. But Rick Owens with the Louisiana Wildlife Federation says the LDWF lists the “silver king” as vulnerable and at a moderate risk of going extinct.

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A St. Landry Parish woman has been cited for allegedly selling native turtles online. Captain Scott Dupre with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the legislature recently passed a law making it illegal to sell native turtles in Louisiana.

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Researchers at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center have released their initial findings from their RURAL Health study in Franklin Parish. Lead researcher Dr. Stephanie Broyles says some of the more notable findings include elevated rates of two key health factors.

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Viral McNeese basketball student manager Amir Khan is following Will Wade to LSU. He’ll join Wade’s LSU staff in the same role. Khan says he first became a student manager because he grew up as an LSU fan watching Wade.

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The North Louisiana Criminalistic Laboratory is urging Louisianians only to take medications dispensed by a licensed pharmacy. Kace Kieschnick explains why.

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The speed limit on parts of U.S 167 in Rapides Parish has gone from 50 to 60 miles an hour.  Erin Buchanan with DOTD says the increase should actually make the drive there safer.

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Flood victims in and around St. Landry Parish are getting a helping hand from the volunteers with Minuteman Disaster Response as they begin the gut-wrenching process of putting their lives back together. One of those volunteers, Eric Burkes, says the hardest part is handling their personal possessions.

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Burkes says the fact that it’s been raining nearly every day has made the recovery process a lot more difficult, mainly on two fronts.

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Volunteers from eight different states will be assisting as many as 12-hundred homeowners, and they will be in St. Landry Parish through July 18th.

The North Louisiana Criminalistic Laboratory found that nearly one in three tablets with legitimate drug imprints bought on the street were counterfeit. Kenton Leigh (“lee”), the lab’s deputy director of toxicology and chemistry, says it is impossible to tell what a pill contains just by looking at it.

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Leigh says the only way to be certain about the medication is by getting it from a licensed pharmacy with a valid prescription.

A parasitic infection known for causing explosive diarrhea is surging in the U.S, including Louisiana.  Louisiana Department of Health officials say there have have been 23 reported cases of Cyclosporiasis in our state this year.  Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded one to ten cases from a period spanning from early May to Mid-June. The parasitic illness is contracted by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces.
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Governor Jeff Landry is encouraging athletes between the ages of 14 and 17 to participate in the 2026 Patriot Games. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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There’s a new Louisiana law that requires agents who represent college or high school athletes in negotiating NIL deals, to register with the state.  And there’s a portal on the Attorney General’s website where they can register.  AG Liz Murril…

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Volunteers from Minuteman Disaster Response are in St. Landry Parish are helping flood victims get back on their feet. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Republican Monroe state Senator Stewart Cathey officially launched his bid for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District yesterday.  The 45 year old, who’s a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and combat veteran who joins a growing field of candidates vying to replace Julia Letlow who’s running for senate.

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A new state law requires agents to register with Louisiana if they are representing college or high school athletes in negotiating NIL deals. Attorney General Liz Murrill says the Athlete Agent Registration portal went live on the AG’s website July 1st.

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Those of you who drive U.S. 167 in Rapides Parish can now legally drive a little faster. That’s because DOTD has raised the speed limit along that stretch of roadway between I-49 and just north of the State Highway 28 East interchange from 50 to 60 miles an hour. Erin Buchanan with DOTD says the change is a result of a routine review.

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LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is offering a program that will provide evidence-based obesity treatments to families throughout the state. Andrew Greenstein has the story…

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A tree hit LSU Baseball legend Skip Bertman’s Baton Rouge home Sunday during severe thunderstorms. Photos from outside his home show a large tree uprooted from the front yard and collapsed onto the garage and side of the house.  We’re told Bertman was not injured.

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The funeral of beloved former Southern baseball coach Roger Cador will be held on campus later today.  The former player turned coach led the Jaguars for 33 years and won two HBCU national championships and 14 SWAC championships. Dan Canevari, who coached with Cador for three years, says Cador brought the most out of his players because they knew he cared about them on and off the field.

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The U.S. Men’s National Team has a World Cup round-of-16 showdown with Belgium tonight. And star striker Folarin Balogun will be available after FIFA suspended the red card ban he received in the U-S win over Bosnia. Louisiana Soccer Association reporter Paul Boron…

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One legal analyst says the 16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill is going nowhere. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the best evidence to support his legal opinion is that the Louisiana State Supreme Court issued a stay in the indictment less than 24 hours after an Orleans Parish Grand Jury accused the A-G of malfeasance and intimidation…

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State police in Shreveport are investigating an officer involved shooting.  According to published reports it happened yesterday morning just after four in an alleyway near Sand Bar just after.  According to a report from State Police , Shreveport officers were responding to a call there when they encountered an armed suspect.  We’re told the armed suspect was shot and died at the scene.  One officer was also shot, but his injuries are said to be non-life threatening.

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The U.S. Men’s National Team takes on Belgium in the round of 16 of the World Cup Monday night. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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The funeral of legendary former Southern baseball coach Roger Cador will be held on campus today. Cador passed away at the age of 74 last week after battling brain cancer. Dan Canevari coached with Cador for three years and says Cador never had a bad day.

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The criminal case against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been put on hold after the Louisiana State Supreme Court issues an emergency stay against the 16-count indictment. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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And there’s been more movement in the case as the State Supreme Court has since also vacated the arrest warrant against the Attorney General.

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LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research has launched a research study to test different ways to treat childhood obesity. It’s called the COACH trial and children five to 17 who are obese can visit a health clinic near them and receive weight management treatment. Doctor Amanda Staiano (stahy-AH-no) is the director of Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory at Pennington…

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The funeral of legendary former Southern baseball coach Roger Cador will be held on campus today. Cador passed away at the age of 74 last week after fighting brain cancer. Dan Canevari coached with Cador for three years and says he became an instant friend.

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