11:30 AM Newscast

LSU fans are gearing up for tonight’s big matchup between LSU and Arkansas in the opening round of the College World Series. The winner will have an excellent shot at making the championship series. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says LSU beating Arkansas and getting to the championship series…

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LSU has scored 61 runs in six NCAA Tournament games. First pitch is tonight at six.

The 2025 legislative session ended with drama over a pharmacy benefits managers bill and Governor Landry threatening a special session. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says PBMs are the middlemen who manage pharmacy benefits…

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a cease-and-desist letter to CVS over text messages the drug-store chain company sent to customers about House Bill 358, which would ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in the state.  Murrill says people didn’t sign up for this…

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Winn Parish District Attorney Chris Nevils has dropped the manslaughter charge against Andrew Camp who is accused of fatally shooting his father  Chad Camp in 2023.  Sean Richardson has more.

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10:30 AM Newscast

The 2025 legislative session ended with drama over a pharmacy benefits managers bill and Governor Landry threatening a special session. The bill prohibits companies from owning both pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacies. It died in the Senate after it was approved by the House on Wednesday. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat on the possibility of a special session.

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a cease-and-desist letter to CVS over text messages the drug-store chain company sent to customers about the pharmacy bill. The texts warned its passage could force the closure of more than 100 CVS locations in Louisiana. Murrill argued the company violated Louisiana law by misusing customer information for lobbying.

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Manslaughter charges have been dismissed against a young Winn Parish man accused of killing his 51 year old father two years. Andrew Camp was 17 years old at the time. Jessica Shea is still facing charges, including contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile… after allegedly giving Andrew alcohol that day. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says it’s a complicated case involving child endangerment by Shea, but charges against Andrew have been dropped.

Cut 5 (07) “…accused individuals.”

It’s an SEC match up tonight at the College Worls Series as LSU takes on Arkansas. LSU has scored 61 runs in six NCAA Tournament games. Shortstop Stevan Milam has driven in 11 runs over the last four games and Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says Milam needs to keep swinging a hot bat…

Cut 11 (09) “…to .290.”

First pitch in that game is set or six.

9:30 AM Newscast

The LSU baseball Tigers are set to take the field tonight at six in the opening round of the College World Series. That’s when they’ll face Arkansas.  ESPN college baseball analyst Kyle Peterson says LSU is one of the favorites because they have two of the best starting pitches in the C-W-S and they have quality relievers coming out of the bullpen…

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A state judge has dismissed a manslaughter charge against Andrew Camp who was accused of fatally shooting his 51-year-old father Chad Camp at their home in 2023. Andrew Camp was 17 at the time of the shooting. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says Jessica Shea is still facing obstruction of justice and contributing to juvenile delinquency charges. Shea allegedly gave Andrew alcohol that night, with toxicology reports showing he was nearly unconscious from intoxication.

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A bill that supporters said would lower prescription drug prices caused quite a stir during the final couple days of the legislative session. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a cease-and-desist letter to CVS over text messages the drug-store chain company sent to customers to combat that bill.  Murrill accused CVS of sending unsolicited, deceptive and inaccurate politically motivated messages using sensitive personal data.

Cut 7 (10) “…including my own.”

8:30 AM Newscast

Winn Parish District Attorney Chris Nevils has dropped the manslaughter charge against Andrew Camp who is accused of fatally shooting his father  Chad Camp in 2023.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a cease-and-desist letter to CVS over text messages the drug-store chain company sent to customers about House Bill 358, which would ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in the state.  Murrill says people didn’t sign up for this…

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The 2025 legislative session ended with drama over a pharmacy benefits managers bill and Governor Landry threatening a special session. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says PBMs are the middlemen who manage pharmacy benefits…

Cut 12 (15) “…pharmaceutical process.”

LSU fans are gearing up for tonight’s big matchup between LSU and Arkansas in the opening round of the College World Series. The winner will have an excellent shot at making the championship series. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says LSU beating Arkansas and getting to the championship series…

Cut 9 (14)  “…LSU Tigers.”

LSU has scored 61 runs in six NCAA Tournament games. First pitch is tonight at six.

9:30 AM Newscast

The 2025 legislative session ended yesterday.  And on the final day, Louisiana lawmakers approved a bill that expands the TOPS scholarship program.  Leaders for a Better Louisiana Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin says students with an ACT of 31 or higher will receive higher scholarship amounts in an effort to combat the brain drain…

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Another big move just an hour before the end of the session. The Senate killed a controversial bill that would have barred companies from owning both pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacies.  According to the Advocate, Senate President Cameron Henry said senators had concerns about how fast House Bill 358 was being considered. Governor Landry has said he will call the Legislature back for a special session to address the issue, though it’s unclear when he will issue that call.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill is celebrating the passage of a bill aimed at speeding up the post-conviction relief process, with an emphasis on death penalty cases. Here’s Colleen Crain.

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Bill Pearson will be celebrating Father’s day watching his sons Josh and John play for the Tigers in the College World Series for the first time together. Freshman first baseman John hasn’t seen much diamond time this year, but Josh has helped him stay patient according to their Dad.

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8:30 AM Newscast

Bill Pearson will be one of many hoping for an extra special Father’s Day present in Omaha this weekend, but as the father of two LSU Tigers, his gift may be a cut above the rest. Kace Kieschnick has the story.

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The 2025 Legislative session is in the books, and Leaders for a Better Louisiana Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin calls it a significant session. Erwin noted legal changes to how car crashes are handled in court with hopes of bring down insurance rates and legislation that reorganizes the state Department of Transportation.

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Governor Jeff Landry is calling the legislative session a big success accomplishing quite a bit over its sixty day stretch including putting the people of Louisiana on a path to healthier living.

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As for Attorney General Liz Murrill, the passage of House Bill 675 was the big legislative accomplishment for this session. It speeds up the post-conviction relief process in which inmates seek to have their sentences shortened or overturned. While its main focus is on death penalty cases, Murrill says it also ends the process of drawing out the appeals process for years and even decades, leaving victims’ families traumatized.

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The bill is awaiting Governor Landry’s signature.

7:30 AM Newscast

The 2025 Legislative session is in the books, and Leaders for a Better Louisiana Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin calls it a significant session. Erwin says the highlight is legal changes to how car crashes are handled in court, hoping it will bring down insurance rates.

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Governor Landry is calling the legislative session as a huge success.   In a video posted to social media immediately after the session adjourned sine die, Landry said the legislature accomplished a lot in just a couple of months.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill is hailing the passage of House Bill 675. That’s the bill by Slidell Republican Brian Glorioso that speeds up the post-conviction relief process in which inmates seek to have their sentences shortened or overturned.  While its main focus is on death penalty cases, Murrill says Glorioso’s bill also ends the process of drawing out the appeals process for years and even decades.

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In Winn Parish, the District Attorney there has dismissed the case against a teenager accused of killing his father in April of 2023, citing a lack of evidence.  51-year-old Chad Camp was shot to death, his then 17 year old son Andrew was arrested and charged with manslaughter.  Winn Parish DA Chris Nevils dismissed that case earlier this week, but we’re told he will move forward with the case against Jessica Shea, who was also arrested in the case. She’s charged with obstruction of justice and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

6:30 AM Newscast

The 2025 Legislative session wrapped up with some sweeping changes made to state government, and state law. Sean Richardson has more.

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Governor Landry says the legislative session was a huge success.  He says a lot was accomplished in just sixty days, including…

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Attorney General Liz Murrill is hailing the passage of House Bill 675. That’s the bill by Slidell Republican Brian Glorioso that speeds up the post-conviction relief process in which inmates seek to have their sentences shortened or overturned. It accomplishes this by setting tighter deadlines for judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys handling post-conviction relief petitions. Murrill says this is a huge win for the families of the victims of heinous crimes.

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Bill Pearson will be just one of thousands of LSU fans descending on Omaha this weekend, but his perspective will be unlike any other. This Father’s Day weekend, he’ll get to watch his two sons, Josh and John in the College World Series. Senior outfielder Josh Pearson has been an outstanding outfielder and clutch hitter for the Tigers.

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Governor Jeff Landry’s signature will make Ivermectin available over the counter at Louisiana pharmacies. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose slightly last month. The improvement was primarily driven by stronger expectations for sales and better business conditions. But, the Uncertainty Index also increased. NFIB State Director Leah Long says taxes were the main concern for business owners.

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It turns out that LSU has had a secret weapon in their march to Omaha and the College World Series. Seven-year-old Caden Templet of Covington is battling Burkitt’s lymphoma and was paired with the Tigers baseball team through Team IMPACT, which matches children facing serious illnesses with college sports teams. Senior Case Manager Lynn LaRocca (la-ROCK-uh) says Caden has been with the team throughout the season.

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Tourism in New Orleans is just about back to pre-pandemic levels. Walt Leger (luh-ZHAY), the president and CEO of New Orleans and Company, says last year, the city welcomed more than 19-million visitors – the highest number since 2019. And says 2025 should be another great year. says they’re expecting 2025 to be another great year after kicking it off with the Super Bowl.

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8:30 AM Newscast

Small business optimism was up in May, according to the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. Sean Richardson has more.

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President Donald Trump said during a speech Tuesday in Fort Bragg that he would restore the names for military bases that had their names changed under former President Joe Biden. That includes Fort Polk which was changed to Fort Johnson for medal of Honor recipient Sergeant William Henry Johnson who served in World War One.  It will now go back to being named for Silver Star recipient General James H. Polk.

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Tourism in New Orleans is just about back to pre-pandemic levels, with more than 19-million visitors. But Walt Leger (luh-ZHAY), the president and CEO of New Orleans and Company, there some outside forces creating headwinds in international travel.

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A bill allowing pharmacies to sell ivermectin without a prescription is on its way to Gov. Jeff Landry for signature.  Though approved by the FDA to treat certain parasitic conditions, ivermectin is not authorized for COVID-19 treatment, and experts warn that misuse can lead to severe health issues. But the bill’s sponsor Senator Mike Fesi says he personally used the drug for COVID-19 treatment successfully.

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