Lafayette Police have identified the officer fatally shot during a SWAT operation in Jeanerette. He is Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette, a husband and a father of five. Jolivette has served on the Lafayette P-D for nearly 11 years. He was part of a group of officers attempting to execute an arrest warrant. The suspect who also wounded three other officers is in custody.

On August 5, 2023, a Lafayette Police Officer was shot in the line of duty and now is sharing her story of her recovery.
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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?”
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 find out what’s keeping businesses from locating and growing in Louisiana

The Paris Olympics get underway today and one of the favorites to medal in women’s beach volleyball are former LSU stars Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth. LSU Senior Associate Sports Information Director Kent Lowe says their matches will take place during the middle of the day our time…
cut 10 (08) “…medal rounds”
Nuss and Kloth’s first match is at 3 PM central time tomorrow against a duo from Canada.

The Lafayette Police Department is mourning the death of one of its officers who was fatally shot outside of a home in Jeanerette. Officers were attempting to serve a warrant, when the suspect opened fire. Three other officers were injured and they are in good condition. The suspect is in custody.

On August 5, 2023, a Lafayette Police Officer was shot in the line of duty and now is sharing her story of recovery….
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The West Feliciana Sheriff’s Office has charged three individuals with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Southern University student Steven Harris. One of the people charged is the mother of their child. Sheriff Brian Spillman says the trio lured Harris to Mississippi as part of a plan to murder him…
cut 14 (09) “….disposed of in Mississippi”
Spillman expects Wilkinson County officials to charge the three individuals. Harris’ family reported him missing on July 17th when he failed to show up for a child custody hearing.

On a much more positive note….the Paris Olympics get underway today and one of the favorites to medal in women’s beach volleyball are former LSU stars Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth. LSU Senior Associate Sports Information Director Kent Lowe says their matches will take place during the middle of the day our time…
cut 10 (08) “…medal rounds”

A Lafayette police officer is dead, fatally shot during a hours long standoff with an armed suspect in Jeanerette. The unidentified officer was with the Lafayette SWAT team, assisting the Jeanerette City Marshals Office with a hostage situation. The suspect had multiple warrants for his arrest and he fired multiple shots, killing a Lafayette officer and injuring three others, who sustained non-life threatening injuries. The suspect is now in police custody.

Three have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to murder after former Southern University student Steven Harris was reported missing when he missed a July 17th child custody hearing.
Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

It’s been nearly a year since Lafayette Police Officer Hali Bradford was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call that turned violent, with the suspect shooting multiple rounds killing a 19-month-old. Bradford was shot in the buttocks and it has left her left foot partially paralyzed. Bradford’s rehab is grueling, but she’s striving to return to full duty and resume her active lifestyle…
cut 6 (09) “….in life”
John Mitchell Nicholas of Lafayette is facing a charge of second-degree murder in the death of the 19-month-old and five counts of attempted first-degree murder.

The Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association has undergone a name change and the organization is now called Film Louisiana. As a result of the name change, they’ve created a new logo and website which president Jason Waguespack says is more functional for clients and productions choosing to film in the Bayou State.
Cut 8 (08) “…we bring.”

A Lafayette police officer was killed and three other officers were wounded yesterday during a standoff at a home in the Iberia Parish town of Jeanerette. The deceased officer was a member of the Lafayette SWAT team that was brought in to help the Jeanerette Marshal’s Office execute an arrest warrant. Authorities says the suspect fired multiple rounds at police, killing the unidentified officer. The three injured officers are in good condition with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect was taken into custody.

Three arrests have been made in the shooting death of 20-year-old Steven Harris, a former Southern University student who was reported missing on July 17th when he didn’t return for a custody hearing for his one-year-old son. His body was found in Mississippi days later. West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Brian Spillman says they believe a child custody dispute played a role in his murder.
Cut 13 (09) “…their child.”
The 21-year-old Martin, along with 20-year-old Calajia (Cah-lie-ah) Jack (Female), and 21-year-old Derek Terrell Hollins are also charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder

31 former and current LSU athletes will compete at the Paris Olympics which get underway today…
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association is now Film Louisiana. President Jason Waguespack…
Cut 7 (12) “…in Film Louisiana.”
As a result of the name change, have a new logo and website.

Legislative leaders announced today that they will not hold a special session this year, which also means no constitutional convention in 2024. Governor Jeff Landry along with GOP megadonor Lane Grigsby says changes are needed to the constitution to give lawmakers more budget flexibility. But Jeremy Alford of Lapolitics-dot-com says the legislative will is not there…
cut 7 (10) “…a constitution”
Alford says legislators might attempt to address tax reform next year with a package of constitutional amendments.

Phase Two of the Sun Bucks program begins issuing benefits this week. This is federal money that goes to low income residents to help pay for increased food costs, because kids are out of school for the summer. DCFS Economic Stability Director Timothy Jenkins says 75-thousand EBT cards will go out each week and the cards have a one-time payment of 120-dollars on them…
cut 11 (05) “….expunged”
For more information go to DCFS’s website.

A US Senate health committee is investigating Steward Health’s financial mismanagement, a committee co-chaired by Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (34) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Starting last December, law enforcement began enforcing a ban on big rigs on the Interstate 20 construction zone in Bossier City. Louisiana Department of Transportation spokesperson Erin Buchanan says during that time 35-hundred citations have been handed out to truck drivers who continue to drive through that work zone. DOTD recommends truck drivers use I-220, which will add only 15 minutes to their drive time.

The US Senate Health Committee has voted to subpoena the CEO of Steward Health, Dr. Richard de la Torra. Committee Co-Chair Senator Bill Cassidy says they are investigating what led to Steward’s bankruptcy which is severely impacting care at hospitals across the country including West Monroe’s Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Cut 3 (11) “…West Monroe.”
Due to limited resources at Glenwood, the state forced the facility to operate at one-third of its capacity, which has put a strain on other Monroe area hospitals.

Legislative leaders say they will not hold a constitutional convention this year. Governor Jeff Landry along with GOP megadonor Lane Grigsby says changes are desperately needed to the constitution to give lawmakers more budget flexibility. But Jeremy Alford of Lapolitics-dot-com says the legislative will is not there…
cut 7 (10) “…a constitution”

A new study finds that construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project will produce a huge economic impact to the New Orleans region. Sean Richardson has more.
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If you like flying Southwest Airlines out of New Orleans, Houston, Dallas or Jackson, Mississippi, the airline announced today it will soon begin assigning seats to passengers instead of having open seating. The Dallas-based carrier says 80-percent of its customers prefer assigned seats. An end date for open seating has not been announced.

A new study finds the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion would create one-point-nine billion dollars in new sales for Plaquemines Parish and two-point-eight billion dollars for the New Orleans region. The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will use the Mississippi River to create more land and the Director of Restore the Mississippi River Delta Simone Maloz says the project will not only create land but also economic opportunities…
cut 5 (09) “….work as well”
But there are concerns this coastal restoration project will have a negative impact on fishing and oyster industries.

Training camp is underway for the the Saints in Irvine, California, and running back Alvin Kamara is at practice, even though he’s looking for a new contract. There was speculation Kamara would not practice until he got a new deal, but the veteran says he did not want to get fined for missing practices
Cut 25 (05) “…be here.”
Kamara is hopeful he’ll sign a new contract before the regular season starts in September.

President Joe Biden addressed the nation last night about his decision to drop out of the 2024 Presidential Race. Biden spoke for about ten minutes and talked about preserving democracy and he boasted about his accomplishments. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley …
Cut 13 (08) “…Kamala Harris”

The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana says 81 teachers from seven countries will teach French and Spanish immersion programs in public schools across the state this school year. CODOFIL spokesperson Matt Mick….
cut 8 (10) “….all over”
Mick says some immersion programs have been around for more than three decades.