People across the country are still talking about Thursday night’s presidential debate campaign, and Americans with a wide array of feelings about the two likely presidential nominees. Tulane Associate Professor of Political Science Brian Brox says former President Trump delivered about what was expected from him…as for President Biden.

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New Orleans Democrat Representative Mandie Landry posted her thoughts about the presidential debate on social media. She says said even though she couldn’t watch it on TV and get the full impact she did watch it on her cellphone.

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The next presidential debate will be in September.
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To safeguard the public and the state’s seafood industry, Congressman Troy Carter has introduced a foreign seafood bill with Congressman Clay Higgins. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Hometown hero Alyson Habetz was introduced today as U-L Lafayette’s new head softball coach. Habetz had a Hall of Fame playing career as a Cajuns softball player and after a 25-year run as an assistant coach at Alabama, she’s back home at her alma mater

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The first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign season was last night, leaving Americans with a wide array of feelings about the two likely presidential nominees. Tulane Associate Professor of Political Science Brian Brox says former President Trump delivered about what was expected from him…

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New Orleans Democrat Representative Mandie Landry posted her thoughts about the presidential debate on social media. She says said Trump clearly came out on top in the debate, but says she wasn’t surprised either. As for talks about the Democratic Party possibly choosing a nominee other than Biden, Landry says she still believes the current administration is the better option.

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Louisiana Congressmen Troy Carter and Clay Higgins have joined forces, introducing bipartisan legislation designed to protect Americans from contaminated seafood and protect domestic seafood producers.  The legislation empowers the  the FDA to close the loophole and destroy imports that don’t meet inspection standards.  Congressman Carter says this bipartisan bill demonstrates while he and Higgins might not agree philosophically on everything…

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Speaking of getting things done, UL Lafayette’s new head coach says she’s ready to win.  Former U-L softball star Alyson Habets was introduced as the new head coach yesterday.  She led the Cajuns to the Women’s College World Series in 1993, but the team hasn’t been back to the tournament since 2014.  Habitz says she wants to get back there, and would like the team to stay together to make it happen.

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People across the country are still talking about Thursday’s presidential debate. Mel Bridges has the details from Tulane Associate Professor of Political Science Brian Brox.

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Congressmen Troy Carter and Clay Higgins have introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from contaminated seafood. He says He says the bill protects consumers and Louisiana Seafood farmers who are following the safety guidelines.

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A secret indictment handed up by a Caddo Parish grand jury Thursday accuses a Shreveport man of manslaughter in the shooting death of a 12 year old in May. 32 year old Kelvin Boles was arrested by Shreveport police Friday. Boles is accused in the deadly shooting of Jaylen Coleman who was reportedly breaking into Boles’ car outside his home in the 8900 block of Hawthorne Drive on May 11.

A former U-L Lafayette softball hero is headed back home to lead the Cajuns as head coach. That announcement came yesterday. Alyson Habetz helped lead the Cajuns to the Women’s College World Series in 1993 and won a national championship in 2012 as Alabama’s associate head coach. She takes over a program that’s dominated the Sun Belt Conference but has not been to the W-C-W-S since 2014…

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People across the country are still talking about Thursday night’s presidential debate campaign, and Americans with a wide array of feelings about the two likely presidential nominees. Tulane Associate Professor of Political Science Brian Brox says former President Trump delivered about what was expected from him…as for President Biden.

Cut 4 (11) “…campaign.”

New Orleans Democrat Representative Mandie Landry posted her thoughts about the presidential debate on social media. She says said even though she couldn’t watch it on TV and get the full impact she did watch it on her cellphone.

Cut 9 (12) “…just unfortunate.”

The next presidential debate will be in September.
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To safeguard the public and the state’s seafood industry, Congressman Troy Carter has introduced a foreign seafood bill with Congressman Clay Higgins. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (27)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 
Hometown hero Alyson Habetz was introduced today as U-L Lafayette’s new head softball coach. Habetz had a Hall of Fame playing career as a Cajuns softball player and after a 25-year run as an assistant coach at Alabama, she’s back home at her alma mater

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A 44 year old suspect was arrested Thursday in Arizona by U-S Marshalls in connection with the death of 14 year old Ashley Barnes whose remains were found in Bastrop June 23^rd after her parents reported her missing three days earlier. Authorities say they located Montrel Holmes using his cell phone. He’s been charged with second degree murder.

Disney is bringing New Orleans to Disney World with its’ newest ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which opens today. Mel Bridges has more.

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He founded Team Gleason to improve life for those living with ALS. Now former New Orleans Saints Safety, Steve Gleason will be honored with the 2024 Authur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYS. Gleason’s publicist Clair Durrett says she believes the award will enable Gleason to encourage others who see what he and wife Michel been able to accomplish.

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This year’s ESPYS will air live on Thursday, July 11 at 7 PM.

The Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 102^nd Annual Convention is in New Orleans this weekend. One of the convention highlights will be a talent show for members and their families and the crowning of a new Farm Bureau Queen. Spokesperson Avery Davidson says the weekend also offers farmers a chance to talk about what’s impacting their crops and let voting delegates know about them

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Visitors to Disney World can now get a taste of new Orleans while they’re there with the theme park’s newest ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The ride, which replaces Splash Mountain, is based on the 2009 film “The Princess and the Frog.” It takes place after the movie and follows Princess Tiana as she gathers musicians for a Mardi Gras party. Mark Romig with New Orleans and Company, thinks the ride, like the movie, highlights the best of Louisiana.

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The Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 102^nd Annual Convention is in New Orleans this weekend. Where more than 15 hundred farmers and their families are gathered. Spokesperson Avery Davidson says the Bureau advocates for farmers, ranchers, and rural residents and ensures that policies are in place for those…

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Former New Orleans Saints Safety, Steve Gleason will be honored with the 2024 Authur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYS.  The award is granted to those whose contributions transcend sports.  The mission of Team Gleason, founded by Steve Gleason and his wife Michel is to improve life for others living with ALS by providing technology, equipment, and support services. Gleason’s publicist, Clare Durrett …

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Nicholls introduced new head baseball coach Brent Haring yesterday. Haring spent the 2024 season as the Director of Baseball Operations for LSU and has spent more than 22 years in baseball. 10 of those seasons were as an assistant coach at BYU. Haring says Nicholls has stood out to him since a 2014 visit the Cougars made to Thibodaux…

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LSU fans who donated to the College World Series Jell-o Shot Challenge helped the Tigers place third in the overall competition money-wise this year even though they weren’t in Omaha. Mike Manning with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank says LSU fans donated almost 93-hundred dollars, which will even help those who don’t typically need assistance, but do now thanks to inflation.

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Not one but two Slidell teachers are without jobs now after being arrested on allegations of inappropriate behavior with students. Slidell Police Department officials said their ongoing investigation of 35 yea old Alexa Wingerter who was accused of having inappropriate relationships with male students led to additional charges against her and the arrest of 31-year-old Shelby Cavignac. She’s charged with prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student.

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Former New Orleans Saints Safety Steve Gleason who founded Team Gleason after he was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 is being honored with the 2024 Authur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYS. Colleen Crain has more.

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Disney has brought New Orleans to Disney World with its’ newest ride, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Mark Romig (Roh-mig) with New Orleans and Company says the ride is a way for people to experience the best of New Orleans.

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The ride is based on the 2009 film “The Princess and the Frog” and is open now.

Former New Orleans Saints Safety, Steve Gleason will be honored with the 2024 Authur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYS.  The award is granted to those whose contributions transcend sports.  Like Ashe whose work to improve the lives of people with HIV began after his own diagnosis, Gleason, diagnosed with ALS in 2011, founded Team Gleason to improve life for those living with ALS.  Gleason’s publicist, Clare Durrett …

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This year’s ESPYS will air live on Thursday, July 11 at 7 PM.

LSU fans who donated to the College World Series Jell-o Shot Challenge helped the Tigers place third in the overall competition money-wise this year even though they weren’t in Omaha. Mike Manning with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank says LSU fans donated almost 93-hundred dollars.

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The Louisiana Farm Bureau is holding its 102^nd Annual Convention this weekend in New Orleans. Brooke Thorington has more.

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44 year old Montrel Holmes was arrested Thursday in Arizona by U-S Marshalls in connection with the death of 14 year old Ashley Barnes whose remains were found in Bastrop June 23^rd. She had been reported missing three days earlier. Authorities say they located Holmes using his cell phone. He’s been charged with second degree murder.

A Louisiana businessman says his insurance rates went up over 40% and he’s not sure how long he can take it. Mel Bridges has the story.

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In Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana has said he supports our state’s new law mandating the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.The law, which has sparked controversy across the country requires the Ten Commandments be in Louisiana classrooms beginning in 2025 and requires the posters include three paragraphs about their influential role in American history. Johnson has said he believes the law will withstand any legal challenges.

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It would have given the Governor’s office the power to more easily pardon some first time marijuana possession offenders, but governor Jeff Landry has vetoed the law approved by lawmakers saying it joins President Biden’s quote “soft on crime, no consequences for criminals agenda”. But New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd, who authored the bill, says it was simply a shot at a second chance.

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President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump will meet for the first presidential debate of the campaign season tonight. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says both candidates are looking to prove something in the debate, but he doesn’t expect it will make for hot tv.

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The debate will start at 8 P.M. on CNN.

President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump will meet for the first presidential debate of the campaign season tonight. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says both candidates are looking to prove something in the debate. President Biden wants…

Cut 7 (10) “…nothing to worry about.”

The debate will start at 8 P.M. on CNN.

Governor Jeff Landry vetoed a bill that would have given his office the ability to pardon certain first-time convicted marijuana possession offenders without a pardon board recommendation, calling it an attempt to join President Biden’s soft on crime, no-consequences-for-criminals agenda. But author of the bill New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd says the that doesn’t make sense.

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Data from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Louisiana’s unemployment rate went down 4.1% last month. Cities across the state added jobs from April to May, including Baton Rouge and Alexandria, but Monro saw a pretty significant loss and Louisiana Workforce Commission Director of Research and Economic Analysis Emily Epps says that’s concerning.
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The Mannings will kick off their 28^th annual Manning Passing Academy at Nicholls today. Archie, Cooper, Payton and Eli Manning will join more than 140 coaches teaching the fundamentals of offensive technique and schemes. The program has become a premier offensive skills camp for high schoolers across the country and is expected to host over 14-hundred kinds this year. Saints legend Archie Manning says he never expected the camp to grow past a regional event…

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