Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is co-leading a field hearing for Republicans in the House Natural Resources Committee on drilling and restoration in the Gulf later today in Thibodeaux. He says though some members of Congress from coastal states may share some issues with Louisiana, our state’s shoreline is different from any other because of…

Cut 4 (10) “…United States.”

New laws concerning voter registration drives are in effect in Louisiana. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office says those wishing to hold one must be registered with their office or the Registrar of Voters in their parish. Watson points out that doing so is not their office giving clearance to conduct one.

Cut 13 (08)  “…contact you.”

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Over 80 years after a Louisiana WWII soldier died in the Philippines, he’ll be laid to rest in Bogalusa. Mel Bridges has the story.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 

The 20^th Annual Great American Seafood Cookoff is Saturday in New Orleans. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says Chase Woodward of Parish Restaurant in Monroe will be representing Louisiana as he competes against 13 other chefs trying to bring the title back home to Louisiana

Cut 8 (08) “…to Louisiana.”

A Baton Rouge infant has become the 17^th infant who’s died after being left in a hot car this year. It happened on Tuesday. Amber Rollins, Director of child safety group Kids & Car Safety says changes in routine are the number one contributor to forgetting kids in the back seat and encourages parents to remind themselves, like putting a stuffed animal in the passenger seat.

Cut 9 (09)  “…in the backseat.

Two LSU alumni are going for Olympic gold today in Paris. Team USA’s Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth are 2 and ) entering their final match against China.  Russell Brock, who coached the duo at LSU says beach volleyball has become more popular in recent years and that watching a local pair dominate in the Olympics makes it a little more special.

Cut 12 (10) “…just a lot of fun.”

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This afternoon the Greater New Orleans Little League team will take to the diamond in Waco, Texas in the Southwest Region of the Little League World Series. Coach Derek Anderson says it’s the first time GNO Little League has partnered with Jefferson Parish Parks and Rec, And when asked what his players are looking forward to the most about making it to regionals in Waco…

Cut 14 (10)  “…biggest thing,”

New Absentee Voting laws for Louisiana go into effect today. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State Office says one of them prevents the harvesting of ballots. Watson says no person, except for an immediate family member can distribute an absentee application to any person who has not requested one.

Cut 6 (13) “…ballot out.”

A Baton Rouge infant has died after being left in a hot car all day Tuesday. According to the National Safety Council, this is the 17th infant who has died after being left in a hot car this year. Director of child safety group Kids & Car Safety Amber Rollins expects that number to increase as summer continues. She encourages parents to take hot car safety seriously even if they don’t think they need to.

Cut 8 (10) “…forget them?”

New Absentee Voting laws for Louisiana go into effect today. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State Office says one of these laws prevents a person from helping more than one person, who isn’t immediate family, with their absentee ballot. It’s because when you’re helping someone with the process, you could have undue influence on their vote.

Cut 5 (08) “…our elections”

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Two LSU alumni are going for Olympic gold today in beach volleyball. Team USA’s Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth have gained notoriety on and off the Olympic court as a duo perfectly balancing confidence and humility. Russell Brock, who coached them both when they played at LSU, expects they’ll bring that grace and momentum into the Olympic finals.

Cut 11 (12) “…just fun to watch.”

The LSU football team begins practice today. The Tigers were picked to finish 5^th in the SEC preseason poll. Head coach Brian Kelly though is praising his offence led by what he calls the best o-line in the country.

Cut 16 (20) “…to watch.” 

Amber Rollins, director of the advocacy group Kids & Car Safety, says hot car safety should be on everyone’s minds after a Baton Rouge infant died when he was left in a hot car all day. Here’s Jeff Palermo.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

New Orleans police are looking for help in uniting a baby with his family. Police Officials there say they found the 12-to-15 month old toddler early yesterday near the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Wilson Drive. They’re asking for the public’s help in finding the child’s family.

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This afternoon the Greater New Orleans Little League team will take to the diamond in Waco, Texas in the Southwest Region of the Little League World Series. Coach Derek Anderson says it’s the first time GNO Little League has partnered with Jefferson Parish Parks and Rec, and he admires how his players play for each other.

Cut 13 (11)  “…something special.”

Two LSU alumni are going for gold today in beach volleyball. Russell Brock, who coached Team USA’s Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth when they played beach volleyball at LSU, says anyone who knows the pair isn’t surprised they’re doing well on and off the court.

Cut 10 (09) “…last few years.”

A Baton Rouge infant has died after being left in a hot car all day Tuesday when his parents forgot to drop him off at daycare. Director of child safety group Kids & Car Safety Amber Rollins says many parents don’t take hot car safety seriously enough because they believe they could never forget their child.

Cut 7 (07) “…seriously.”

You can find more information about how to keep your child safe in cars at kidsandcars.org.

New Absentee Voting laws for Louisiana go into effect today. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State Office says the first of three new laws deter ballots harvesting and close a loophole so now no one person can take more than one absentee ballot to the registrar’s office unless it’s for an immediate family member.

Cut 4 (08) “…voter’s office.”

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Two LSU alumni are going for Olympic gold today in beach volleyball. Mel Bridges has the details.

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 

This afternoon the Greater New Orleans Little League team will take to the diamond in Waco, Texas in the Southwest Region of the Little League World Series.  First Year Little League Coach Derek Anderson’s has some advice for his players heading into the series.

Cut 15 (08)  “…chances.

Responding to a hostage situation Thursday, a Lafayette SWAT negotiator was killed in the line of duty.  Brooke Thorington

Cut 1 (27) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Winnsboro. LDH Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says only 1 percent of people who get West Nile, get the neuroinvasive strain which can kill 1 out of 10 people who develop it.

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There will not be a tax reform special session this year, but House Speaker Phillip DeVillier says the goal for this Legislature is to pass some meaningful reforms in the near future to bring more businesses to the state. DeVillier says he would like to get suggestions from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development

Cut 6 (12) “…and why?”

There are new rules for New Orleans Mardi Gras on what you can’t bring to parade routes. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says the devil isn’t just in the details it’s also in enforcement. Among the banned items are…

Cut 3 (10) “…now banned.”

There will not be a tax reform special session this year. House Speaker Phillip DeVillier says before legislators hold a special session on tax reform, they would like to get more input from business leaders and state agencies to learn what’s keeping businesses from coming to or in some cases, staying in Louisiana.

Cut 7 (11) “…don’t know.”

There are new rules for New Orleans Mardi Gras on what you can’t bring to parade routes. Now portable toilets, tents, canopies, grills, BBQ pits, and generators will all be prohibited.  Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says the new rules will be hard to enforce with big crowds.

Cut 5 (06)  “…buy in.”

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The investigation continues into the fatal shooting of a Lafayette Police Officer on Thursday. Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette was gunned down while conducting a SWAT operation in Jeanerette. The 35-year-old was one of four officers shot. 31-year-old Nyjal Hurst has is facing charges in the shootings. State Police Trooper Peggy Bourque says they need the public’s help with the investigation.

Cut 11 (12) “…hotline.”

Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Winnsboro. LDH Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says there’s no vaccine for West Nile so it’s important to practice preventative measures like…

Cut 15 (12)  “…really important.”

LDH has reported a total of eight West Nile neuroinvasive disease cases in the state in 2024.

The investigation continues into the fatal shooting of a Lafayette Police Officer on Thursday. Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette was gunned down while conducting a SWAT operation in Jeanerette. The 35-year-old was one of four officers shot, but his wounds were fatal. State Police Trooper Peggy Bourque says L-S-P is leading the investigation…

Cut 10 (12) “…available.”
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Winnsboro. LDH Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says West Nile in the state isn’t unusual…

Cut 13 (11)  “…in Winnsboro.”

Sokol says 80-percent of people who get West Nile show no symptoms at all, 20 percent develop flu-like symptoms known as West Nile fever, and only 1 percent contract the neuroinvasive form of the virus.

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Legislative leaders have announced no special session on tax reform this year, but they want to take a crack at it before their term is up. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

There are new rules for New Orleans Mardi Gras on what you can’t bring to parade routes. Among the items banned on public property: portable toilets, tents, and canopies. And according to Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy so are grills, BBQ pits, and generators.

Cut 4 (07) “…anymore.”

Responding to a hostage situation Thursday, a Lafayette SWAT negotiator was killed in the line of duty.  Brooke Thorington

Cut 1 (27) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”
There are new rules for New Orleans Mardi Gras on what you can’t bring to parade routes. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says the devil isn’t just in the details it’s also in enforcement. Among the banned items are…

Cut 3 (10) “…now banned.”

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There will not be a tax reform special session this year, but House Speaker Phillip DeVillier says the goal for this Legislature is to pass some meaningful reforms in the near future to bring more businesses to the state. DeVillier says he would like to get suggestions from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development

Cut 6 (12) “…and why?”
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Winnsboro. LDH Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says only 1 percent of people who get West Nile, get the neuroinvasive strain which can kill 1 out of 10 people who develop it.

Cut 14 (07)  “…of the disease,”

Not a big change in the polls this week since President Joe Biden Dropped out of the race but that could change, but there are lots of factors at play. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says Couvillon says not much will change with Harris’ V-P selection either. Usually, V-P nominees don’t help but could certainly hurt the ticket…

Cut 5 (10) “…to debate.”

Former Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond is on the short list of those being considered to complete the Harris for president ticket. UNO Political Science professor Ed Chervenak says Richmond isn’t likely to get the nod though because Louisiana’s a red state that choosing Richmond probably won’t change, but…

Cut 12 (08) “…levers.”

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The Boston Consulting Group has been hired to review Louisiana’s Department of Transportation to find ways to make it more efficient. Brooke Thorington has more

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

After a study in early 2002 linking Hormone replacement therapy in women to an increase in breast cancer the use of HRT dropped dramatically. But Tulane Researcher and Professor of Brain Science Dr. Jill Daniel says since there’s been more thorough research that indicates otherwise, depending on a woman’s overall health and they’re taking a closer look.

Cut 15 (08)  “…find out.”