The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled Kelly Orgeron, the ex-wife of former LSU football coach Ed Orgeron, is entitled to more than eight-million of the coach’s 17-million-dollar buyout. Reversing a lower court’s decision. . The Supreme Court reversed the lower courts ’decisions. Legal Analyst Franz Borghart says he’d certainly understand an attempted appeal from Orgeron, but he’s not sure how successful that would be.

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The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inducted the class of 2025 Saturday night. Headlining the class was former LSU coach Nick Saban. Saban arrived in Baton Rouge in 2000 and took a Tigers program that had gone 3-and-8 the year before to a national championship three years later. LSU, of course, would go on to be a perennial competitor in the SEC.

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A month into hurricane season, and we have yet to see our first hurricane. Is that a sign of things to come? Andrew Greenstein says don’t count on it.

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We’re coming up on yet another holiday weekend. Triple-A says more than 72-million people to head out of town for the holiday, the vast majority by car. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says  with some 12-million people hitting the road throughout the Gulf South region, you can expect heavy traffic – not just this week, but next week as well.

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The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled former LSU football coach Ed Orgeron’s ex-wife is entitled to half of his 17-million-dollar buyout. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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State Senator Royce Duplessis says he will run for Mayor of New Orleans after all.  He made the announcement on social media late yesterday saying he’s reconsidered his decision not to run after hearing from voters about their frustrations and disappointment with the city’s direction.  Duplessis has said he will make the announcement official tomorrow.

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We’re nearly a month into hurricane season, and so far only two tropical storms, including Barry which made landfall south of Tampico, Mexico last night.  LSU Climatologist Dr. Jill Trepanier (tre-PAN-yer) says conditions haven’t been right for a hurricane yet, but that will change.

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We’re coming up on yet another holiday weekend. In fact, Triple-A Louisiana says it’s already here. The Fourth of July is this Friday, and Triple-A says it expects more than 72-million people to head out of town for the holiday, the vast majority by car. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says the calendar this year makes for a prolonged 4th of July holiday.

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The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inducted the class of 2025 Saturday night. Headlining the class was former LSU coach Nick Saban. Saban says when he arrived in Baton Rouge, he knew there would be work to do, but his new school, players and fans bought in to something great.

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The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled Kelly Orgeron, the ex-wife of former LSU football coach Ed Orgeron, is entitled to more than eight-million of the coach’s 17-million-dollar buyout. Legal analyst Franz Borghart says the couple filed for divorce just 43 days after Coach O signed his LSU contract.

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Another holiday weekend is approaching – in fact, some are saying it’s already here. Colleen Crain reports.

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We’re one month into hurricane season and so far, we’ve had two short-lived tropical storms – including Tropical Storm Barry, which made landfall south of Tampico, Mexico, last night. LSU Climatologist Dr. Jill Trepanier (tre-PAN-yer) explains why we haven’t had any hurricanes yet.

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And then, there was one. One of the two remaining New Orleans jail escapees has been captured. Detectives from several agencies caught 33-year-old Antoine Massey at a home in New Orleans. Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson addressed the capture during a news conference Friday evening.

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The Supreme Court postponed ruling on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting plan until next term.  The court will decide whether or not the state’s two majority-Black congressional districts violate the Voting Rights Act. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino….

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was on hand as Governor Landry signed Louisiana’s Make America Healthy Again bill. During the session, Landry also signed an executive order banning SNAP recipients from using their benefits to buy junk food like soda and candy. Kennedy said it’s a bold move by the governor.

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LSU running back Trey Holly is facing another delay after his July 7 court date was cancelled due to a broken air conditioning system in the courtroom. Holly faces charges of illegal use of a weapon and criminal damage to property stemming from a Union Parish shooting in February of last year. His attorney, Mike Small, says the AC system could not be repaired and needs to be replaced…

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One of the last two remaining New Orleans jail escapees was captured yesterday. Detectives from several agencies caught 33-year-old Antoine Massey Friday afternoon in New Orleans.  Louisiana State Police Colonel Robert Hodges says capturing Massey was a total team effort involving several agencies.

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The Supreme Court postponed ruling on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting plan until next term.   The hearing stems from a lawsuit from 12 “non-African-American voters” who alleged reconfigured majority-Black districts were racial gerrymandering. And Loyola University Law professor Dane Ciolino says Justice Clarence Thomas agreed.

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The Louisiana Legislature unanimously approved the Coastal Protection Restoration Authority’s $1.98 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan. Coastal Resource Administrator Greg Grandy says the investment supports the implementation of 146 active restoration projects and the maintenance of 163 past projects…

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. looked on with approval as Governor Landry signed Louisiana’s Make America Healthy Again bill into law. Secretary Kennedy says it’s a big move as in the last six decades, juvenile diabetes has skyrocketed, due in large part to the foods children eat.

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The largest Fiscal Year plan for the Coastal Protection Restoration Authority in program history has been approved. Kace Kieschnick reports

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. looked on with approval as Governor Landry signed Louisiana’s Make America Healthy Again bill into law. Secretary Kennedy says it affirms Landry’s commitment to turning Louisiana’s health around.

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One of the two remaining New Orleans jail escapees has been captured. Detectives from several agencies caught 33-year-old Antoine Massey Friday afternoon after an anonymous tip which led them to a home in New Orelans.  State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges says Massey had help during his time on the run.

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The Supreme Court has postponed ruling on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting plan until next term.  The Supreme Court hearing stems from a lawsuit from 12 “non-African-American voters” who say the reconfigured majority-Black districts were racial gerrymandering.  And Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says if a majority of the justices agree…

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And then, there was one. One of the two remaining New Orleans jail escapees has been captured. Detectives from several agencies caught 33-year-old Antoine Massey at a home in New Orleans. Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson addressed the capture during a news conference Friday evening.

Cut 13 (05)  “…this serious incident.”

The Supreme Court postponed ruling on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting plan until next term.  The court will decide whether or not the state’s two majority-Black congressional districts violate the Voting Rights Act. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino….

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was on hand as Governor Landry signed Louisiana’s Make America Healthy Again bill. During the session, Landry also signed an executive order banning SNAP recipients from using their benefits to buy junk food like soda and candy. Kennedy said it’s a bold move by the governor.

Cut 11 (15) “…in this state.”

LSU running back Trey Holly is facing another delay after his July 7 court date was cancelled due to a broken air conditioning system in the courtroom. Holly faces charges of illegal use of a weapon and criminal damage to property stemming from a Union Parish shooting in February of last year. His attorney, Mike Small, says the AC system could not be repaired and needs to be replaced…

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The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting ther 2025 class in Natchitoches tomorrow night. This year’s class features football coaching greats like LSU’s Nick Saban and Catholic’s Dale Weiner (WY-ner).  Vickie Johnson helped lead Louisiana Tech to the Final Four and was a two time WNBA All Star.

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Fifty-one men and women of Cadet Class 107 are on their way toward becoming Louisiana State Police Troopers. Trooper Shelby Mayfield says over the next 24 weeks, they will train in firearms, defensive tactics, civil rights, de-escalation and more to prepare for a life of public service.

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A member of President Trump’s cabinet will be in the capital city for a bill signing this morning. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple addresses the need for a special session to tackle what he calls the “deepest insurance crisis” in state history, and he still supports calling lawmakers back.

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Another bill signing in Baton Rouge this morning, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on hand to witness the moment. The author of the “Make America Healthy Again” bill , Covington Secretary Patrick McMath, says he’s delighted Kennedy will be here and says the Make America Healthy Again movement transcends idologies.

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Fifty-one men and women of Cadet Class 107 have just begun their journey today toward becoming Louisiana State Police Troopers. Trooper Shelby Mayfield says over the next 24 weeks, they’ll train in firearms, defensive tactics, civil rights and more. They’ll graduate in May and a new class will start in January. Anyone interested in being part of that class should go to   lsp-dot-org.

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The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class of 2025 shared their thoughts before the induction ceremony tomorrow night. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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LSU pitcher Kade Anderson has been named Baseball America’s 2025 Pitcher of the Year. Anderson commanded the mound for the Tigers this season with a nation-leading 180 strikeouts in 119 innings. The sophomore finished the season with a 12-and-1 record and 3.18 ERA. He’ll have a chance to go number one overall in the MLB Draft July 13.

Another bill signing in Baton Rouge this morning, and this one will have a big name in attendance. Governor Landry will sign Senate Bill 14 late this morning – the so-called “Make America Healthy Again” bill – and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on hand to witness the moment. The bill’s author, Covington Secretary Patrick McMath, says Kennedy’s attendance shows that Louisiana is a leader in the Make America Healthy Again movement.

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A new 24 week class of future Louisiana State Police Troopers has just begun but there are more on the way.  Trooper Shelby Mayfield LSP offers competitive pay, benefits, a take-home vehicle and strong retirement options, and he says you start getting paid on your first day of training.

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Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple pushes for lawmakers to return for a special session on insurance reform. Sean Richardson has more.

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A performer for the Super Bowl halftime show has been arrested after for allegedly causing a disturbance during the performance back in Febrary.  State police say the 41 year old performer allegedly broke from his role and ran across the field with a “Sudan and Free Gaza” flag.  We’re told he surrendered to state police yesterday and was booked into the Orleans Parish Jail.