Tropical Storm Eduard is expected to make landfall later today near the Louisiana-Texas line. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says additional strengthening is expected and it could potentially become a hurricane.  He says southwest Louisiana will see rain, gusty winds and a minor storm surge, but the heaviest rainfall totals are expected in Texas.

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An advocacy group is suing the Louisiana Department of Corrections over keeping people behind bars past their scheduled release dates. Promise of Justice Initiative Attorney Cecelia Kappel says it’s been happening for a while, and though she has no reason to believe it’s happening on purpose, it’s still inexcusable.

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LSU is pushing forward with its additions of fifth-year and former NFL football players as they await Thursday’s preliminary injunction hearing. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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NFL rosters are down to 53 players as we move closer to the start of the regular season. The Saints decided to keep both backup quarterbacks, Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson on the active roster. New Orleans has not named which one will be the immediate back up for Tyler Shough.

A judge denies a motion to lengthen the sentence of former DeRidder Mayor Misti Roberts, who was found guilty of having sex with an underage boy. Jeff Palermo has more.

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The Louisiana Department of Corrections is facing a lawsuit over keeping people behind bars too long. Promise of Justice Initiative Attorney Cecelia Kappel says prisoners being held past their scheduled release dates is far too common.

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Tropical Storm Eduard formed last night in the northern Gulf and it’s expected to make landfall later today near the Louisiana-Texas line. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says additional strengthening is expected, but we are NOT looking at hurricane…

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Keim says the heaviest rainfall totals are expected in East Texas.

Legendary LSU football player turned NFL All-Pro and then LSU football coach Jerry Stoval has passed away.  The two-time All-SECer was selected in the first round of the 1963 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals and played nine years in the NFL.  In a 2009 interview with KNOE-TV, Stovall credited his upbringing for his success.

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Stovall returned to LSU to coach the tigers from 1980-83.  Jerry Stovall was 85 years old.

An advocacy group is suing the Louisiana Department of Corrections over excessive incarceration. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Tropical Storm Eduard formed last night in the northern Gulf and is expected to make  landfall later today near the Louisiana-Texas line. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says heavy rain, gusty winds and a minor storm surge are expected for southwest Louisiana…

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Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts is set to be released from jail on Sunday, despite an effort by prosecutors to lengthen her 90-day sentence for having sex with a 16-year-old boy while she was the mayor. Pamela Sleezer is covering the case for the American Press and says extending the sentence was a long shot that.

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A legendary LSU football player from West Monroe has passed away. Former All-American Jerry Stovall, who finished second in the 1962 Heisman Trophy balloting, has died at the age of 85. Stovall’s nickname was “Mr. Everything” because he played four different positions at LSU from 1960 to 1962. In an interview with KNOE-TV in 2009, Stovall said he was able to excel on the football field even though he was not the best athlete.

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Stovall returned to LSU to serve as the Tigers head coach from 1980 to 1983

There are concerns over Space X’s 100-billion rocket launching facility and what it will mean for hunters and fishermen in Vermilion Parish. In an interview with Talk 107-3, Governor Landry says expects Louisiana Starbase will enhance Sportsmen’s Paradise. And Landry says the Louisiana Starbase could have an economic impact in the billions for the state. He cited Cape Canaveral and surrounding Kennedy Center as prime example…

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While construction on the SpaceX Starbase will begin next year, construction is underway on data centers and LNG facilities in Louisiana, and Hyundai Steel breaks ground this week in Ascension Parish.  Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen says she epects young college grads, some out of state transfers, and existing residents will fill those jobs.

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Along with issuing a dual endorsement in the district 6 race, the Louisiana Republican Party also gave its endorsement to Misti Cordell in the district five election. Cordell is the chairwoman of the Louisiana Board of Regents and one of six Republicans vying for the district five seat in the open primary, along with three Democrats. She says this endorsement will be a major shot in the arm.

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After months of waiting, LSU officially kicks off the Lane Kiffin era this weekend against Clemson. The biggest question for LSU will be transfer starting quarterback Sam Leavitt. Leavitt led Arizona State to the playoffs two seasons ago, but suffered a season-ending foot injury last year. The Advocate’s Jon Blau says it’s been hard to get a read on where is is now in the offseson.

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Along with a dual endorsement in the sixth Congressional district, the Louisiana Republican Party has also made its choice in district five. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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While it looks imposing on satellite, Invest 97L is not quite organized yet. Forecasters say this weather system will be more of an issue for east Texas and extreme Southwest Louisiana and will drop scattered thunderstorms across South Louisiana.

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Construction is underway on data centers and LNG facilities in Louisiana. Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen says not only will they need workers for Meta, Woodside Energy, Hyundai Steel and SpaceX, there will be job opportunities with businesses that service these mega projects…

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Whie hunters and fishermen in Vermillion have concerns over Space X’s 100-billion rocket launching facility, Governor Jeff Landry says Space X has committed  to building up the marshes.  In an interview with Talk 107-3, Landry pointed out the aerospace company has already proven its commitment where its current headquarters is, working with leaders near Brownsville, Texas to protect more than one-thousand acres of South Texas coastal habitat…

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During an appearance on Talk 107-3 in Baton Rouge, Governor Jeff Landry said that the former NFL players suing the NCAA and SEC to return to college football deserve that chance. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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College football kicks off today across the country. The LSU Tigers’ first game is next Saturday at home versus Clemson.

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SpaceX Is Bringing Jobs to Vermilion Parish. Now Comes the Housing Challenge. Luke Bullock, the governmental affairs director of Louisiana Realtors, says while SpaceX’s arrival will yield a huge economic impact by itself, the resulting influx of new housing will also generate big bucks for Vermilion Parish.

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Bulluck is encouraging both the state and SpaceX to work with the association

The Houma-Terrebonne Airport has been selected by the federal government as one of eight sites nationwide to test how next-generation aircraft can safely integrate into the National Airspace System. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Glenn Ledet told Talk 1073 the airport’s high volume of air traffic provides a real-world setting for evaluating how emerging aircraft can operate safely alongside established helicopters and fixed-wing planes.

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The SEC and Commissioner Greg Sankey have been added as defendants in a Louisiana lawsuit involving more than 30 former college athletes seeking a fifth season of eligibility. The lawsuit includes LSU football commits Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris and former Tiger Jack Pyburn. All three signed NFL contracts but are considering returning to college to play for LSU. Landry said it is unfair to punish the athletes for choosing to sign pro contracts when they thought their eligibility had expired…

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The federal government has selected the Houma-Terrebonne Airport as one of eight sites in the country that will test how next-generation aircraft can safely integrate into the National Airspace System. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Glenn Ledet told Talk 1073 Louisiana was chosen because of its strong connection with the energy industry.

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Louisiana Christian has gained national attention for beating Northwestern State in football. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Today marks the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. On this date in 2005, Katrina made landfall as a category 5 storm, breaching levees in New Orleans, flooding roughly 80% of the city. Hurricane Katrina was responsible for more than 1,400 deaths across the Gulf Coast and left behind more than 125 billion dollars in damages.

During an appearance on Talk 107-3 in Baton Rouge, Governor Jeff Landry said that the former NFL players suing the NCAA and SEC to return to college football deserve that chance. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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College football kicks off today across the country. The LSU Tigers’ first game is next Saturday at home versus Clemson.

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SpaceX Is Bringing Jobs to Vermilion Parish. Now Comes the Housing Challenge. Luke Bullock, the governmental affairs director of Louisiana Realtors, says while SpaceX’s arrival will yield a huge economic impact by itself, the resulting influx of new housing will also generate big bucks for Vermilion Parish.

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Bulluck is encouraging both the state and SpaceX to work with the association

The Houma-Terrebonne Airport has been selected by the federal government as one of eight sites nationwide to test how next-generation aircraft can safely integrate into the National Airspace System. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Glenn Ledet told Talk 1073 the airport’s high volume of air traffic provides a real-world setting for evaluating how emerging aircraft can operate safely alongside established helicopters and fixed-wing planes.

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Today marks the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Ida. On this date in 2005, Katrina made landfall as a category 5 storm, breaching levees in New Orleans, flooding roughly 80% of the city. Hurricane Katrina was responsible for more than 1,400 deaths across the Gulf Coast and left behind more than 125 billion dollars in damages. Hurricane Ida made landfall in Port Fourchon in 2021. The Category 4 hurricane packed 140 mile an hour winds causing catastrophic damage to the power grid, flood destruction, and leaving behind 75 billion dollars in damages.

The federal government has selected the Houma-Terrebonne Airport as one of eight sites nationwide to test how next-generation aircraft can safely integrate into the National Airspace System. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Glenn Ledet told Talk 1073 highly automated and electrically powered aircraft will take off and land there…

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Louisiana Christian in Pineville is celebrating its biggest football win in school history as the Wildcats upset Northwestern State 42 to 37 Thursday night. It’s only the 13^th time an NAIA school has defeated an FCS school. Wildcats Coach Ben McLaughlin’s team trailed at halftime, but took the lead in the third quarter

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With thousands of new jobs coming to Vermilion Parish with the arrival of the SpaceX launch facility, the big question is where to put them all. Luke Bullock, the governmental affairs director of Louisiana Realtors, says SpaceX’s arrival should lead to a new construction boom in what is currently a sparsely-populated parish.

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