With construction of the Hyundai Steel plant in Ascension Parish set to begin, another group is expressing concerns. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Officials with Coastal machine and Supply say it’s been years in the making, but the company’s 25.5 million dollar expansion will bring with it hundreds of new jobs to Acadiana.  CEO Kody Guidry…

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The tributes are pouring in for legendary pro and college football analyst Mike Detillier of WWL Radio, who has passed away.  who has passed away.   Detillier was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer less than two weeks ago. Former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert co-hosted “The Second Guess” with Detillier and said his friend was immersed in his work, watching the LSU football game on Saturday.

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Today is 9-8-8 day — a day when mental health providers spread the word about Louisiana 9-8-8, a number you can call or text 24 hours a day to receive free, confidential counseling for any problem, big or small. VIA Link social worker Sherrard Crespo says the 9-8-8 helpline saves lives.

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Today is 9-8-8 Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Cade Voisin has more.

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Hundreds of new jobs are coming to the Acadiana region with the 25.5-million-dollar expansion of Coastal Machine and Supply. CEO Kody Guidry says the s the expansion will lead to a total of about 240 new job opportunities…

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The group Louisiana Progress is urging Hyundai Steel to live up to its word as construction of its 5.8-billion-dollar steel mill in Ascension Parish draws nearer. The company has said it plans on using electricity to manufacture the steel instead of burning coal, reducing carbon emissions by 70-percent. Angelle Bradford with Louisiana Progress wants Hyundai to stick to that.

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Louisiana is mourning the loss of legendary pro and college football analyst Mike Detillier of WWL Radio, who has passed away. Among many other things, Detillier co-hosted “The Second Guess” with former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert, who was overcome with emotion talking about showing up to work yesterday knowing Detillier wasn’t there.

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Governor Jeff Landry believes the SEC is unfairly targeting LSU in the legal battle over athletes seeking a fifth year of college eligibility. In an interview with Fox Business, Landry questioned why the SEC is not taking action against other schools, including Texas, which has offensive lineman Cole Hutson on its roster after he participated in two NFL rookie minicamps.

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The players in question are not on the roster for today’s season opener, but they could be added at a later date once each player’s history is considered.

While today is gameday, it’s also Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over weekend in Louisiana.  Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Executive Director Lisa Freeman…

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Not everyone is rolling out the welcome mat for Hyundai Steel in Ascension Parish. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Two people died yesterday in a mishap at a fish processing plant in Empire.  According to a statement from Westbank Fishing, the two people who died were company employees and were killed during unloading operations at the company’s facility in Empire.  So far, the names of those who died have not been released.  The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff ‘s Office and a  Plaquemines Parish Fire’s HAZMAT team are investigating.

Hyundai is ready to begin construction on a five-point-eight billion dollar steel mill in Ascension Parish. A final air pollution permit is needed from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. But the facility, which broke ground on Friday, is expected to produce 13-hundred permanent jobs and another 41-hundred indirect jobs. Governor Jeff Landry says an economic development trip to South Korea in October of 2024 helped bring this steel mill project to Donaldsonville…

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Not everyone is happy with the arrival of the Hyundai Steel plant in Ascension Parish in 2029. Ann Rolfes (RAWL-fis), the director of the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, says by putting up the plant, the state is prioritizing a company from the other side of the world over local companies.

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Governor Jeff Landry believes the SEC is unfairly targeting LSU with the lawsuit it filed against the university in an effort to prevent the Tigers from rostering players who spent time with NFL teams during training camp, saying that doesn’t make them former NFL players. Landry says the controversy could have been avoided if the NCAA had granted this entire class of athletes a blanket waiver for a fifth season of eligibility when the it implemented its new five-for-five rule.

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The players in question for LSU are not on the Tigers’ gameday roster for tonight’s season opener, but an attorney for the plaintiffs says the move preserves a path for the players to be added later and lower the temperature on this subject and look at the facts.

Heading into the Labor Day weekend, the state of Labor in Louisiana is looking promising. Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen (SCHAU-in) says more people in Louisiana are working than ever before, with more than 2.01-million people working.

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This Labor Day weekend is a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over weekend. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has made extra funds available to help local law enforcement agencies identify, stop and arrest drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Frank Besson says last year alcohol or drugs contributed to 34-percent of the state’s fatal crashes.

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Dozens of athletes received a fifth season of eligibility in a Baton Rouge court late Thursday, and Governor Jeff Landry told Fox Business that he thinks the SEC is unfairly targeting LSU in the legal battle. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Dae’Quan Wright  and Zxavian Harris were left off LSU’s official roster for today’s season opener. An attorney for the plaintiffs says the move preserves a path for the players to be added later and allows space to lower the temperature on the subject and look at the facts.

Governor Jeff Landry believes the SEC is unfairly targeting LSU in the legal battle over athletes seeking a fifth year of college eligibility. In an interview with Fox Business, Landry questioned why the SEC is not taking action against other schools, including Texas, which has offensive lineman Cole Hutson on its roster after he participated in two NFL rookie minicamps.

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Despite Thursday’s ruling, according to reports, LSU has not added two players who were granted a fifth year of college eligibility to their gameday roster against Clemson.

While today is gameday, it’s also Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over weekend in Louisiana.  Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Executive Director Lisa Freeman…

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Not everyone is rolling out the welcome mat for Hyundai Steel in Ascension Parish. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Two people died yesterday in a mishap at a fish processing plant in Empire.  According to a statement from Westbank Fishing, the two people who died were company employees and were killed during unloading operations at the company’s facility in Empire.  So far, the names of those who died have not been released.

A report from the Pelican Institute for Public Policy finds that Louisiana’s economy grew faster than the national rate in the first quarter of this year. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Construction on the Hyundai Steel plant near Donaldsonville officially gets underway today. Stephanie Malin with Hyundai says moving the sheet metal to be used to steel manufacture Hyundai here will bolster national security and the U.S. supply chain.

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Lots of legal wrangling between LSU and the SEC yesterday. First, details on the ruling fro a Baton Rouge that grants 44 athletes a preliminary injunction for a fifth season of college eligibility.  Here’s Kace kieshnick.

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Almost on cue, word came that the SEC had filed a federal lawsuit against LSU, President Wade Rousse, A D Verge Ausberry, and Coach Lane Kiffin. The suit claims LSU’s pursuit of NFL players harms the conference and violates the conference’s First Amendment right to enforce its own rules.

Lots of legal drama surrounding LSU athletics right now. A Baton Rouge Judge yesterday granted a preliminary injunction that allows 42 college athletes seeking a fifth year of eligibility to play this athletic season.  At about the same time, the SEC filed a federal lawsuit saying LSU launched a coordinated campaign to recruit pro players. Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau…

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The LSU football team has 24 hours before their season opener at 6:30 on Saturday to submit its roster to the SEC. Concerns remain that the school could face later punishments if the SEC wins its federal lawsuit against LSU or impending appeal of the injunction. Tony Clayton is an attorney for one of the plaintiffs in the Baton Rouge case and says this is far from over.

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Construction of the Hyundai Steel plant near Donaldsonville officially gets underway today. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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It appears Louisiana’s economy is headed in the right direction, doing better than the rest of the country in some areas right this year.  That’s according to the Pelican Institute for Public Policy. CEO Daniel Erspamer says the state has added nearly 17-thousand jobs over the last year…

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The SEC files a federal lawsuit against LSU, claiming the university’s pursuit of NFL players harms the conference and violates the conference’s First Amendment right to enforce its own rules. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau.

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All this on the same day that Baton Rouge Judge William Jorden 44 athletes a preliminary injunction against the NCAA and SEC, allowing them to return for a fifth season of eligibility. Attorney for the athletes Ryan Downton.

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Concerns remain that the school could face later punishments if the SEC wins its federal lawsuit or impending appeal of the injunction.

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Today is the day construction will officially get underway on the Hyundai Steel plant near Donaldsonville. Stephanie Malin with Hyundai Steel says there are several reasons why the company chose Ascension Parish to establish its new plant.

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The Pelican Institute for Public Policy says there are some strong indicators that show Louisiana’s economy is heading in the right direction. Chief Executive Officer Daniel Erspamer says Louisiana is doing better than the nation in one key economic number…

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The Louisiana Democratic Party is opposing constitutional amendment four on the November third ballot. The proposed amendment would prevent a governor from serving another term after already serving two terms and sitting out at least four years. If a simple majority approves the amendment, former governors Bobby Jindal and John Bel Edwards would be barred from running for governor again. Democrats believe the proposal is designed specifically to prevent Edwards from making another run for top office. Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Randal Gaines

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DOTD’s “Buckle Up, Phone Down” High School Video and Pledge Contest  is happening now.  The program invites high school students to create videos highlighting the importance of avoiding distractions like cell phones when behind the wheel and wearing seatbelts, . Rodney Mallett with DOTD…

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With a new academic year underway at LSU, the school is launching its Tiger Nation Challenge for 2026. Jeff Palermo reports.

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First it was “Love the Boot”, now state officials are urging us to “Love Our Waterways” by cleaning up litter. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says even if you don’t have a boat, you can still help in the effort.

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