The Democratic National Convention has wrapped up with national polls showing Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump. Both campaigns have used emotion, especially fear of what could happen if the other was elected, to appeal to voters. . LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says says this type of appeal is normal…

Cut 5 (11)  “…this sort of rhetoric”

A tragic story out of Terrebonne Parish , as State Police are investigating a school bus crash that led to the death of 7-year-old Jeremiah Falgout (Fal-goo). Trooper Tiah Larvadain says the bus hit the child Thursday afternoon after dropping him on off on LA Highway 665 in Montegut but he says the bus driver was not under the influence…

Cut 13 (07) “…detected.” 

The crash is still under investigation.
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Just in time for the Saints to host the Titans tomorrow in the final pre-season game of the year, nearly 550-million dollars in renovations have been completed on the Superdome. Superdome spokesperson Mike Hoss says says the four-phase renovation project removed hundreds of thousands of square feet of concrete ramps and replaced them with escalators, resulting in more open space and natural light.

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LSU football will have two players wearing number 18 this year. Running back Josh Williams and linebacker Greg Penn will each wear 18, which goes to the player who is a great representative of LSU football on and off the field. West says Williams arrived on LSU’s campus as a walk-on in 2019 and now he is a starter…

Cut 15 (10) “…of the ball.”

34-year-old Jason Chiasson Jr. of Holden in connection with a boating accident that caused two deaths and several injuries. Chiasson Jr. was booked into the Livingston Parish jail on multiple counts, including vehicular manslaughter, first-degree vehicular negligent injury, and DWI. Though LDWF Sergeant Randy Lanoux doesn’t expect any more arrests, he says everybody in that situation came out a loser.

Cut 8 (09)  “…winners here.”

A body found floating Wednesday night in the Red River has been identified. Bossier City spokesman Louis Johnson says 38 year old Dominique Washington was discovered Wednesday around 6:22 by people who were on jet skiers and saw his body. Authorities say foul play is not suspected at this time and this incident is still under investigation.

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More than 500-million dollars in renovations have been completed on the Caesars Superdome. Jeff Palermo reports Dome officials believe it will lead to a better fan experience….

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The Democratic National Convention has ended and polls now show Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump. Democrats had been lagging in the polls before President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, but have since caught up. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan Hogan

Cut 4 (12) “…going to win.”

The Democratic National Convention has wrapped up with national polls showing Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says the D-N-C went smoothly and reflects well on Democrats…

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Officials have arrested 34-year-old Jason Chiasson Jr. of Holden in connection with a boating accident that caused two deaths and several injuries. LDWF Sgt. Randy Lanoux says not only was Chiasson was impaired at the time of the crash and not following basic boating safety rules…

Cut 7 (12) “…basically.”

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Just in time for the Saints to host the Titans tomorrow in the final pre-season game of the year, nearly 550-million dollars in renovations have been completed on the Superdome. Superdome spokesperson Mike Hoss says says the four-phase renovation project removed hundreds of thousands of square feet of concrete ramps and replaced them with escalators, resulting in more open space and natural light.

Cut 10 (09) “…different areas.”

LSU football will have two players wearing number 7 this year. The number seven jersey goes to LSU’s top playmaker. Offensive tackle Will Campbell will once again wear a number seven patch and linebacker Harold Perkins is changing his jersey number to seven. 2-4-7 sports LSU reporter Glen West says Perkins had a strong preseason camp

Cut  14 (10) “…tackles for loss.”

Vice President Kamala Harris is polling slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump in the polls after the Democratic National Convention. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (32) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

Nearly 550-million dollars in renovations have been completed on the Superdome just in time for the Saints to host the Titans on Sunday in the final preseason game of the year. Superdome spokesperson Mike Hoss says the renovations were done to improve the fan experience

Cut 9 (09) “…concourse.”

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A tragic story out of Terrebonne Parish , as State Police are investigating a school bus crash that led to the death of 7-year-old Jeremiah Falgout (Fal-goo). Trooper Tiah Larvadain says the bus hit the child Thursday afternoon after dropping him on off on LA Highway 665 in Montegut….

Cut 12 (11) “…critical injuries.”

Officials have arrested 34-year-old Jason Chiasson Jr. of Holden in connection with a boating accident that caused two deaths and several injuries. LDWF Sgt. Randy Lanoux says Chiasson Jr. was driving a Sea Fox up the Tickfaw River just after midnight on July 28 when he collided with a pontoon boat traveling downriver…

Cut 6 (11) “…(x2) was killed.”

The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with Louisiana’s injunction blocking the Biden administration’s expansion of Title IX to include gender identity. The Court rejected the Biden administration’s attempt to vacate a temporary injunction Louisiana sought immediately after the ruling. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says the expanded Title IX rule is also an assault on free speech…

Cut 12 (07) “…they did.”

A Baton Rouge took the stage at the Democratic National Convention last night…telling her story of being turned away from two hospitals because abortion was banned in Louisiana. Kaitlyn Joshua was one of three women who have been traveling the nation for the Harris For President Campaign on a Reproductive Rights Tour. Joshua said she retells her painful story to bring awareness to the direct impacts that overturning abortion rights has on mothers trying to access basic maternal health care.
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Public school enrollment in Louisiana is down five percent this year. According to a report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) by five percent, the reduction in enrollment poses challenges for the state’s education system, particularly in terms of funding. PAR President Steve Procopio…

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State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley’s Let Teachers Teach policy package is being considered by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education which meets today and tomorrow. Dr. Brumley says the main points of Let Teachers Teach include explicit expectations for student discipline, allowing teachers more freedom over lesson planning, and reducing state-mandated teacher training…

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Louisiana Public school enrollment is down five percent for the 2024-25 academic year, according to a recent report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana. Sean Richardson has more.

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Big problem this morning in Vacherie after officials there say they’re dealing with a non-hazardous train derailment. It happened earlier this morning leaving LA Highway 20, just south of LA-18 shut down. No word on how long the clean up might take.

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The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Louisiana’s injunction blocking the Biden administration’s expansion of Title IX to include gender identity. The Court rejected the Biden administration’s attempt to vacate the temporary injunction, but Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says the fight isn’t over.

Cut 11 (11) “…their biology.”

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley’s Let Teachers Teach policy package is being considered by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education which meets today and tomorrow. Brumley says one of the goals of the new education policies is giving effective educators more freedom over lesson planning, as currently…

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A new report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana shows enrollment in public schools here has gone down five percent this year. PAR President Steve Procopio says several increased alternatives like charter and private schools, along with home schooling, population loss and Covid 19 have all contributed to the decline.

Cut 8 (07) “…came back.”

Louisiana officials are looking to expand hunting for black-bellied whistling ducks in our state. Right now, these ducks can be hunted during the regular winder waterfowl season, which runs fro November to January. But LDWF officials are proposing the season for these particular ducks start as early as September. LDWF Secretary Madison Sheahan…

Cut 5 (10) “…own season.”

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The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Louisiana’s injunction blocking the Biden administration’s expansion of Title IX to include gender identity. Colleen Crain has the story.

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State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley’s Let Teachers Teach policy package is being considered by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education this week. Brumley on how these policies allow a student to be removed from the classroom immediately when their behavior prevents instruction.

Cut 15 (09)  “…return to the classroom.”

Public school enrollment in Louisiana has gone down by fiver percent this year. That’s according to a recent report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR). The decline continues a trend seen in recent years, with fewer students attending K-12 public school. PAR President Steve Procopio says the numbers are concerning…

Cut 7 (10) “…numbers in there.”

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Louisiana’s injunction blocking the Biden administration’s expansion of Title IX to include gender identity. Attorney General Liz Murrill sought the injunction just 13 minutes after the administration redefined the rule. Friday the Court upheld the temporary injunction that was granted in June. Murrill says for Louisiana schools and universities it means…

Cut 10 (12) “(x2)…this rule.”

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The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) is considering State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley’s Let Teachers Teach policy package. Mel Bridges has more.

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Governor Jeff Landry and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Madison Sheahan have asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services to expand hunting opportunities for black-bellied whistling ducks. Sheahan says they’d like to either add the ducks to the existing teal season,

Cut 4 (09) “…here in Louisiana.”

On Thursday, Federal Judge Brian Jackson reinforced orders for officials at Angola, to implement measures to protect prisoners working on the “farm line” from extreme heat.

Louisiana  Corrections officials told the court it follows a “constitutionally appropriate” policy protecting workers. But Lydia Wright with Promise of Justice Initiative says

Cut 8 (05)  “…end the farm line.”

With a trial date set for November, Wright says they have a strong case showing a violation of the inmate’s Eighth Amendment rights

The Louisiana Department of Health has issued a “do not use” water advisory for Madison Parish due to potential contamination. Until the advisory is lifted, Louisiana Surgeon General, Dr. Ralph Abraham, says residents are urged to use bottled water or other safe sources.

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Louisiana’s unemployment rate for July has dropped below four-percent. That’s according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The New Orleans Metro area added five-hundred jobs from June, Lafayette added three-hundred job. Shreveport and Monroe each added one-hundred jobs over the month and Director of Research and Economic Analysis, Emily Dipalma, says that’s particularly good news for Monroe.

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Prepseason game number two is set for tomorrow night as the Saints will face the 49ers in San Francisco. New Orleans held its final training camp practice in Irvine California on Friday and Coach Dennis Allen says holding camp on the West Coast was a good experience

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There’s a good chance we’ll see rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler play. Kick-off tomorrow night is set for seven.

LDH issues a “do not use” water advisory for residents of Madison Perish after the water supply was contaminated with paraquat, a toxic herbicide. Sean Richardson has more.

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The broadcast world is mourning the death of ong-time WGNO Sports Director Ed Daniels who died yesterday, three weeks after suffering a heart attack while covering Saints training camp in Irvine, California. Daniels was legendary covering Louisiana sports, twice named Louisiana Sportscaster of the year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Ed Daniels was 67.

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Federal Judge Brian Jackson reinforced orders this week for officials at Angola, to implement measures to protect prisoners working on the “farm line” from extreme heat. Jackson’s latest order says 50 inmates reported illnesses from July 2 to August 5 related to working the “farm line.” Lydia Wright with Promise of Justice Initiative says because the “farm line” is cruel and replicates slavery……
Cut 7 (05) “…break their spirit.”

The Saints will face the 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday night in preseason game number two. And Coach Dennis Allen is not saying how long the starters will play on Sunday night. There’s a good chance we’ll see rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler play. Rattler will look to improve on his performance from the preseason opener…

Cut 13 (12) “…little areas.”