A new bill would allow the governor to appoint dozens of state board chairs. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Today is the official start of hurricane season and officials say it’s important to be prepared. NOAA predicts this season will be the most active on record, with 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes, with as many as seven being major hurricanes. Hurricane season ends November 30^th.

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Talk to continues to swirl around President Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions earlier this week. The former president held a press conference claiming the trial was rigged and LSU Law Professor Lisa Avalos says this isn’t not the first time he’s has used that term.

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Synthetic rubber manufacturer Denka Performance Elastomer says it will be forced to shut down its Reserve plant if EPA restrictions aren’t relaxed after the agency shortened Denka’s deadline to reduce emissions from 2 years to 90 days. Louisiana Chemical Association President Greg Bowser says that’s an impossible task.

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A new bill would give Governor Jeff Landry the power to appoint almost 150 state board and commission chairs. Until now, the boards selected their chairs, and the most the governor could do was appoint a majority of board members and indirectly name the chair. Landry says that this change empowers new governors to further the policies they were elected on.

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Meantime, legal experts say former President Donald Trump will most likely not serve jail time, but LSU Law Professor Lisa Avalos says there are legal implications stemming from his 34 felony convictions, for example possibly losing the right to vote or possess firearms.

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A chemical plant in St. John the Baptist Parish is threatening to shut down if EPA restrictions aren’t relaxed. Mel Bridges has more.

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Today is the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season, and NOAA has predicted it will be the most active on record with 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes. National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan…

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A bill that will ban all THC products from being sold or manufactured in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Veterans Action Council member Tony Landry says the bill by Senator Thomas Pressly is dangerous and he thinks it doesn’t consider the the full benefits of Cannabis and how other states are embracing this industry.

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Despite backing from donors, and Republicans in the Louisiana House, Governor Jeff Landry’s bill calling for a constitutional convention in August is unlikely to pass this session. LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says lawmakers are running out of time in this session. But he says a constitutional convention could be possible after this session through a special session or House intervention.

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Louisiana is participating in Sun Bucks to provide summer nutrition to low-income school-aged children.

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Six Louisiana baseball teams have made the cut for play in the NC-Double-A Regional tournament, which is set to begin on Friday. UL Lafayette andGrambling are headed to College Station, while Tulane and Nicholls will play at Oregon State. Louisiana Tech is headed to Fayetville, Arkansas, while the LSU baseball Tigers are headed to the North Carolina.

Governor Jeff Landry’s bill calling for a constitutional convention in August seems unlikely to pass this session. The biggest holdup is the Senate, which is concerned about how much a convention is actually needed. But, LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says says even if the Senate was on board, legislators are simply running out of time.

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Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-buying benefits through SUN Bucks this year, despite an earlier decision. Secretary of Children and Family Services, David Matlock Sun Bucks says should be added automatically to eligible SNAP cards but if you’re not sure about your child’s eligibility, check with DCFS or visit sunbucks.la.gov and but be sure DCFS has your correct contact information.

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A bill that will criminalize all THC products in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Sean Richardson has more.

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There’s plenty more college baseball ahead for Louisiana fans as several Louisiana teams are headed to Regional tournaments. The LSU Tigers are headed to Chappel Hill, North Carolina, while the Rajun Cajuns and Grambling will play at College Station. The Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech are headed to Fayetville, Arkansas for regional play, while Tulane and Nicholls will both play at Oregon State. Regional action gets underway this Friday.

Despite backing from donors, and Republicans in the Louisiana House, Governor Jeff Landry’s bill calling for a constitutional convention in August is unlikely to pass this session. LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s pretty much out of the question.

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The LSU Baseball Tigers will play their first regional game this Friday in Chappel Hill, North Carolina as they take on Wofford. Coach Jay Johnson’s team is one of the hottest in all of college baseball as they’ve won 18 of their last 24, Shortstop Michael Braswell says they believe they can win every game…

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First pitch is set for Friday morning at 11.

A bill that will ban all THC products from being sold or manufactured in Louisiana is pending final House passage today. Veterans Action Council member Tony Landry is against the measure and he has a message for lawmakers making the final decision.

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Reversing an earlier decision, Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-buying benefits through SUN Bucks also known as Summer EBT to eligible low-income school age children. Secretary of Children and Family Services, David Matlock says if a school-aged child received SNAP Benefits during the school year, there should be no need to apply but you will need your SNAP card.

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The chance of a constitutional convention is pretty slim but it’s still a possibility. Mel Bridges has more.

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A bill that will ban all THC products from being sold or manufactured in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Veterans Action Council member Tony Landry says the bill is dangerous.

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Reversing an earlier decision, Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-buying benefits through SUN Bucks also known as Summer EBT to eligible low-income school age children. Secretary of Children and Family Services, David Matlock says the funds will be made available automatically…

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The LSU Baseball team is headed to North Carolina for the Regionals. The Tigers will play Wofford Friday morning at 11. Coach Jay Johnson’s team is one of the hottest in all of college baseball as they’ve won 18 of their last 24, so he likes his team’s chances of winning on the road….

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More than 40 Louisiana National Guardsmen leave this weekend for Asia where they’ll help with construction projects there. Sean Richardson has details on Operation Spartan Shield.

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Governor Jeff Landry signed first-of-its-kind legislation that classifies two abortion-inducing drugs as controlled and dangerous substances into law yesterday, just a day after it gained final legislative passage. It’s a move opposed by many physicians who say the drugs have other critical reproductive health care uses, and worry the change could make them harder to prescribe.
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A Bossier Parish couple arrested in March in connection with the shooting death of a Bossier City man was indicted Friday by a Bossier Parish grand jury. 30 year old Roman Fudge and 23 year old Shandrea Francis both now face second-degree murder charges. They’re accused in the February shooting death of Frankie Gatlin, who was found shot to death inside his own home.

Meanwhile, 38 year old Pollock man is facing up to three thousand dollars in fines and up to a year in jail after officials say he tried to cheat his way to a winning purse at the Big Bass Splash Tournament in Toledo Bend. Wildlife and Fishery Agent Dustin Nash says this is the first time he’s seen anything like this in four years.

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The drama between the Saints and the Louisiana Sports and Exposition Distirct appears to be over after the Saints made an $11.4 million payment on Friday for the team’s ongoing renovations to the Caesar’s Superdome. For two days, the Benson organization and the Superdome Commission went back and forth over the payments, later saying the real dispute was over terms of a new long-term lease that would keep the team in the Dome until at least 2035.

Instead of winning a big purse, a 38 year old Pollock man is facing up to three thousand dollars in fines and up to a year in jail. This after officials say Aaron Moreau put more than two and a half pounds of lead weights into a fish at Toledo Bend’s Big Bass Splash Tournament. Wildlife and Fishery Agent Dustin Nash…

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College sports will be on the agenda for many in Louisiana as Louisiana Tech get another shot at Liberty today after losing to the Flames six to two yesterday and then beating Sam Houston five to three last night. First pitch today in Ruston is at 12:30.

The LSU Tigers will play a rematch with the South Carolina Gamecocks today as the purple and gold look to win their 13^th SEC Tournament title and secure a two-seed in an NC-double-A regional. First pitch in that one is set for noon.

And the LSU softball Tigers are just a win away from returning to the Women’s College World Series after trouncing Stanford 11 to 1 last night. They’ll play for all the marbles tonight at 8.

If beef is what’s for dinner or lunch this holiday weekend, you’ll find prices will cooperate with your budget. Chairman of the Louisiana Beef Industry Council John Thompson says that’s thanks to lower grain prices, bigger cattle and…

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Thirty-eight-year-old Aaron Moreau of Pollock was arrested after he allegedly placed 2.59 pounds of led weights into a fish a the Big Bass Splash tournament at Toledo Bend. Jeff Palermo with the story.

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First-of-its-kind legislation that classifies two abortion-inducing drugs as controlled and dangerous substances was signed into law Friday by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry. Many physicians opposed the bill saying the drugs have other critical reproductive health care uses, and the change could make it harder to prescribe them.

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The Louisiana National Guard’s 1021st Vertical Engineer Company will deploy to Asia with more than 40 guardsmen who will assist with construction operations. Captain Emily Anthony says the platoon will have  pre-deployment training at Fort Bliss, Texas and…

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If Beef is what’s on the menu for you this Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck. The solid beef market means lower prices thanks to lower grain prices and Chairman of Louisiana Beef Industry Council John Thompson says cattle are larger than they have been in the past. His recommendation for what you should throw on the grill this weekend…

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Big day in college sports for Louisiana fans today…as LSU and South Carolina will play an SEC Tournament re-match today after the Gamecocks eliminated Kentucky six to five. LSU beat South Carolina Thursday 11 to 1. First pitch today is set for noon.

Louisiana Tech will get another shot at Liberty today after losing to the Flames six to two in a winner’s bracket game during the day on Friday. First pitch today in Ruston is at 12:30.

LSU softball is one win away from returning to the Women’s College World Series after stomping Stanford 11 to 1 last night.  Tonight’s game is at 8 PM.

The Louisiana National Guard’s 1021st Vertical Engineer Company will deploy to Asia with more than 40 guardsmen who will assist with construction operations. Captain Emily Anthony says for most of the unit this is their first overseas deployment and their occupations range from crane operator, correctional officer to electricians.

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The New Orleans Saints made an $11.4 million payment on Friday for the team’s ongoing renovations to the Caesar’s Superdome, a team spokesperson confirmed with WWL Louisiana. For two days, the Benson organization and the Superdome Commission went back and forth over the payments. Later, they said the “real dispute was over terms of a new long-term lease that would keep the team in the Dome until at least 2035.

This Memorial Day weekend many people will gather around the grill with family and friends. Luckly, it doesn’t look like the meat is going to break the bank this year. Chairman of Louisiana Beef Industry Council John Thompson says going into Memorial Day weekend beef prices are looking good for grillers.

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