Governor Jeff Landry has issued a state of emergency in six parishes in response to the severe weather caused by Tropical Storm Arthur — Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes after many communities saw serious flooding.  We’re told officials issued mandatory evacuation orders as the rain kept coming down, and sandbags were made available for affected residents. Communities also opened shelters for those displaced by floodwaters.

Speaking of which, floodwaters kept crews in Kenner busy yesterday morning. Even though operations at the airport continued, Police Chief Keith Conley says flooding did make it difficult for people to get to and from the airport. Conley says the city and tow companies it contracts with prepare for these scenarios all the time so…

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Running back Mark Ingram and offensive tackle Terron Armstead were unveiled as the Saints Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Tropical Storm Arthur has passed, but South Louisiana will see more rain over the weekend. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says another weather system is coming through with a cold front that will mean more thunderstorms.

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A judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking Gov. Jeff Landry’s executive order that would have redirected $168 million from Louisiana’s Minimum Foundation Program to fund teacher and staff stipends.  The temporary restraining order cites five constitutional issues with the executive order.

Tropical Storm Arthur may be gone, but the rain certainly is not. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Governor Landry has issued a state of emergency in six parishes in response to the severe weather caused by Tropical Storm Arthur — Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne. Arthur’s remnants stalled over Avoyelles Parish throughout the day yesterday, dumping about two and a half feet of rain in some places leaving roads flooded and homes underwater. Louis Coco manages KLIL radio in Moreauville says the station was even forced off the air.
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According to published reports, 150 residents were displaced in Avoyelles Parish alone.

There was also flooding in Kenner yesterday morning.  Police Chief Keith Conley says several vehicles became stuck in floodwaters near Louis Armstrong International Airport. But he says while the roads were a washout, operations at the airport continued.

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Governor Landry has issued a state of emergency in six parishes in response to the severe weather caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. Joe Gallinaro reports one of the hardest hit was Avoyelles Parish.

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Floodwaters kept crews in Kenner very busy yesterday morning. Police Chief Keith Conley says several vehicles became stuck in floodwaters near Louis Armstrong International Airport.

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Tropical Storm Arthur may be gone, but it’s still going to be a soggy start to the weekend in South Louisiana. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says another weather system is coming through.

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Today is Juneteenth — the holiday commemorating the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19th, 1865. Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation legally abolished slavery in 1863,but, LSU African-American Studies Professor Stephen Finley says it wasn’t until Juneteenth that the news arrived on the shores of Galveston, Texas, where many slave owners had fled.

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Juneteenth has only been a federal holiday since 2001.

The next time you go to a fast food restaurant, be nice to the employees, or else. Andrew Greenstein explains why.

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Flash flood and tornado watches and warnings were issued overnight for parts of southeast Louisiana as the remnants of what was Tropical Storm Arthur remained.  LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says this storm was proof we should never let our guard down.

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Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack has reviewed the financials of the state’s public-school districts, and says most of them have the funds to support Governor Landry’s plan to cover the cost of a two-thousand-dollar stipend for teachers and a one-thousand-dollar stipend for school support workers.

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LSU and Hyundai Steel inked a Master Research Agreement in collaboration with its 5.8-billion-dollar steel mill scheduled to open in Ascension Parish in 2029. LSU Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research Partnerships Greg Trahan (truh-HAHN) says the research agreement is unlike any LSU has ever signed as it outlines a new way to work with a company.

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The Louisiana Legislative Auditor believes the funds are available for school systems to pay teachers their stipends so they do not receive pay cuts. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Parts of Louisiana are still experiencing the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur seeing flash flood and tornado watches and warnings overnight.  And LSUU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s another frontal system heading our way.

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LSU and Hyundai Steel have signed a Master Research Agreement.  It’s all part of Hyundai’s 5.8-billion-dollar steel mill scheduled to open in Ascension Parish in 2029. LSU Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research Partnerships Greg Trahan (truh-HAHN) says the agreement allow Hyundai Steel and LSU to collaborate on any research opportunities the company may encounter, giving Hyundai access to LSU’s research personnel and resources.

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Governor Jeff Landry has signed the “Behind the Counter Protection Act” into law.  It toughens penalties for those convicted of assaulting retail and service employees. The bill was authored by Baton Rouge Representative Dixon McMakin.

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What was Tropical Storm Arthur is dissipating this morning after making landfall in Texas about halfway between Corpus Christi and made a turn to the North. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says that turn is what changed things for Louisiana’s rain forecast.

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Flash flood and tornado watches and warnings were issued overnight for parts of southeast Louisiana , Radar from one New Orleans TV station’s confirmed a tornado on the ground in the Houma-Ashland area overnight, detecting debris in the atmosphere there.

Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack has reviewed the financials of the state’s public-school districts, and he says most of them have the funds to support Governor Landry’s plan to cover the cost of a two-thousand-dollar stipend for teachers and a one-thousand-dollar stipend for school support workers.

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The next time you go to a fast food restaurant in Louisiana, be on your best behavior towards the employees, or else. Governor Landry signed the Behind The Counter Protection Act, which toughens penalties for those convicted of assaulting retail and service employees.

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The bill by Baton Rouge representative Dixon McMakin, goes into effect August 1^st.

LSU and Hyundai Steel inked a Master Research Agreement in collaboration with its 5.8-billion-dollar steel mill scheduled to open in Ascension Parish in 2029. LSU Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research Partnerships Greg Trahan (truh-HAHN) says the agreement isn’t just for one project; it’s for all of them.

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In the May 16th primary, confusion reigned regarding which ballots no-party voters could cast. Andrew Greenstein is untangles the confusion for the runoff.

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A documentary on legendary Heisman trophy-winning LSU running back Billy Cannon is set to premiere on Louisiana Public Broadcasting the week of this year’s LSU-Ole Miss game. His daughter, Bunnie Cannon, says is the first of three remaining goals she has to honor her father’s memory.

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LSU shortstop Steven Milam has removed his name from the MLB draft and will return to LSU for his senior season. Milam has been an elite defensive starter all three years in Baton Rouge and was a key piece of the Tigers’ 2025 national championship. Glen West of On3.com says it’s a massive win for the Tigers.

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“Monster” Milam hit .296 with 11 home runs and 49 RBI this season.

After a week of relief from the rain, you can expect summer showers across Louisiana to return next week. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says a front will combine with tropical moisture and linger over the state throughout the week.

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The monster will be mashing in Baton Rouge for one more season. Steven “Monster” Milam has removed his name from the MLB Draft and will return to LSU for his senior season. Glen West with On3-dot-com says Milam’s decision wasn’t just financial – he wanted to play for Jay Johnson for one more season.

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A documentary on legendary Heisman trophy-winning LSU running back Billy Cannon is set to release the week of this year’s LSU-Ole Miss game. His daughter, Bunnie Cannon, made the project happen. She says she wants to give fans a glimpse at who he truly was.

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The documentary will be aired by Louisiana Public Broadcasting.
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State election officials are trying to curtail any confusion over where no-party voters can cast their ballots in the upcoming U.S. Senate runoff election.  . Trey Williams with the Secretary of State’s Office says for no-party voters who cast a Republican or Democratic ballot last month, there’s no last-minute party-switching allowed.  He says the no-party voters who still have the option are those who didn’t make a choice for U.S. Senate last month.

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Looks like summer showers will be returning to Louisiana next week thanks to a front and some tropical moisture. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says we’ll see a good bit of rain as a result.  But it’s not all bad news.  Keim says after last week’s dry pattern, parts of the state could really use the rain.

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During the U.S. Senate primary election, there was a great deal of confusion in some polling places about the ballots that no-party voters could cast. Some reported being denied the ballot of their choice, when the rules clearly stipulated that they had that option. With the runoffs approaching, Trey Williams with the Secretary of State’s Office says for no-party voters who cast a Republican or Democratic ballot last month, there’s no last-minute party-switching allowed.

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After a week of relief from the rain, you can expect summer showers across Louisiana to return next week. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says a low-pressure area that’s  formed off the coast of Mexico is expected to move up the Gulf towards Louisiana and Texas and while it’s not expected to develop, Keim says the moisture will add to the total rainfall.

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A documentary on the great Billy Cannon will air on Louisiana Public Broadcasting on the week of LSU’s football game versus Ole Miss. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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LSU shortstop Steven Milam is returning to LSU for his senior season after removing his name from the MLB draft Glen West of On3.com says the Tigers almost certainly made Milam a lucrative offer to stay in Baton Rouge, and West says the Major League money will still be there next year..

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In the May 16th primary, confusion reigned regarding which ballots no-party voters could cast. Andrew Greenstein is untangles the confusion for the runoff.

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A documentary on legendary Heisman trophy-winning LSU running back Billy Cannon is set to premiere on Louisiana Public Broadcasting the week of this year’s LSU-Ole Miss game. His daughter, Bunnie Cannon, says is the first of three remaining goals she has to honor her father’s memory.

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LSU shortstop Steven Milam has removed his name from the MLB draft and will return to LSU for his senior season. Milam has been an elite defensive starter all three years in Baton Rouge and was a key piece of the Tigers’ 2025 national championship. Glen West of On3.com says it’s a massive win for the Tigers.

Cut 12 (08) “…open arms.”

“Monster” Milam hit .296 with 11 home runs and 49 RBI this season.

After a week of relief from the rain, you can expect summer showers across Louisiana to return next week. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says a front will combine with tropical moisture and linger over the state throughout the week.

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