Many Democrats have expressed concern about President Joe Biden’s performance in last night’s Presidential debate. State Representative Mandie Landry from New Orleans is one of those and says the former president won the debate…
cut 9 (12) “…just unfortunate”
In a social media post, Landry called Mr. Trump the worst president ever and she’s despondent as a Democrat.

Louisiana Congressmen Troy Carter and Clay Higgins have co-authored a bill that would give the F-D-A the authority to destroy imported contaminated seafood that posses a significant public health concern. Carter this bipartisan bill is important to the Louisiana seafood industry…
cut 8 (10) “….get things done”

The Louisiana Farm Bureau is holding its 102nd Annual Convention this weekend in New Orleans. Brooke Thorington reports they need to elect a new president
Cut 30 (30) “…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
Cut 12 (11) “… wow.”

Governor Landry is making national headlines with the Ten Commandments law requiring them to be displayed in every Louisiana public classroom. Some might wonder if the Republican has political aspirations outside of the state. ULM Political science professor Pearson Cross believes Landry’s “end game” is without boundaries…
Cut 6 (09) “…this game.”
Cross says if Louisiana wins the court battle over the First Amendment Law, Landry would be considered a hero by Christian conservatives.

Congressman Garret Graves makes it clear he will not seek another political office this year, and that includes Baton Rouge Mayor, PSC Commissioner, or dog catcher. Graves announced earlier this month he will not seek re-election
Cut 9 (05) “…take a step back.”
But Graves plans on finishing strong by bringing back more federal dollars to his south Louisiana district.

Louisiana is seeing an increase in the fall webworm population for this time of year. Jeff Palermo reports they like to munch on leaves…
Cut 1 (31)… I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Nicholls has named Brent Haring as its new baseball coach. Haring spent the 2024 season as LSU’s Director of Baseball Operations. Before spending one year on Jay Johnson’s staff. Haring was a long-time assistant at BYU. He takes over a program that has made two straight trips to the NCAA Regionals.

Congressman Garret Graves makes it clear he will not run for another political office this year, including dog catcher.
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

What area of the state saw the highest job gains from April to May? It’s central Louisiana according to Emily Epps with the Louisiana Workforce Commission…
cut 14 (09) “….MSAs”
For the year, Alexandria added 600 jobs from May 2023 to last month.

Governor Jeff Landry’s national prominence is growing with him signing a bill that requires every public school to post the Ten Commandments in their classroom, effective January 1st. Is it possible the governor could secure a spot in the Trump Administration if Donald Trump beats President Joe Biden in November. ULM political science Professor Pearson Cross says Landry just became governor in January…
cut 7 (10) “…one term”

A caterpillar called fall webworms are here earlier than usual and in greater numbers according to LSU urban entomologist Aaron Ashbrook. Ashbrook says there are few possibilities for the boom in population…
cut 5 (12) “…them less”
Ashbrook says fall webrooms like to chew on leaves so if you see a bunch of fuzzy blondish caterpillars, use a pesticide with B-T.

Louisiana’s law that calls for the posting of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom is heading for a court fight as the ACLU says its in violation of the separation of church and state. U-L-M Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says even if the law gets thrown out, it’s still a political victory for Governor Landry who signed the bill and said he couldn’t wait to get sued…
cut 8 (08) “….him really”
The case will be heard by a federal judge in Baton Rouge.

A caterpillar called fall webworms seem to have a bigger population this year and they are out earlier this year. They like to munch on leaves. LSU AgCenter urban entomologist Aaron Ashbrook says in heavy wooded areas the damage can go unnoticed…
cut 4 (10) “…environments”
Ashbrook says if you see fuzzy light blond caterpillars in your yard, use a pesticide with B-T.

Most of the state is under a heat advisory again today as heat indices could reach 110-degrees so be careful when spending long periods of time outside…
cut 27 (11) “….as well”
That’s Doctor Sunday Winder with the Louisiana Department of Health.

A strong line of storms is moving through northwest Louisiana and much of the northern half of the state is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7 PM. The Monroe-Ruston area is under a severe thunderestorm warning until 3:15 PM.

A Ragin Cajuns legend has been named as the new head coach of the U-L Lafayette softball team. Crowley native Alyson Habetz was a two-sport star for the Cajuns and led the team to the Women’s College World Series in ‘93. Habetz will be officially introduced Friday.

Congressman Garret Graves makes it clear he will not run for another political office this year, including dog catcher.
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Ragin Cajun fan base is thrilled over the announcement that former player and Crowley native Alyson Habetz will be the next head coach of the U-L Lafayette softball program. Her former coach Yvette Girouard calls it a Grand Slam hire…
cut 14 (12) “…help her”

The Louisiana Department of Health’s Heat-Related Illness Dashboard is new and improved this year. Dr. Sundee Winder with the department says if you thought last year was hot, you’re right. The average number of ER visits for heat-related illness for the last decade was 2,800.
Cut 29 (08) “…numbers.”
You can see the dashboard at ldh-dot-la-gov-forward slash-heat

Louisiana is seeing an increase this year in a fuzzy blondish caterpillar called fall webworms. LSU AgCenter urban entomologist Aaron Ashbrook says they do not bite humans, but they could do a number on trees and bushes in your yard…
Cut 3 (09) “…defoliators.”
Ashbrook recommends using pesticides that don’t harm other, beneficial insects by using BT.

Beloved Chalmette High School principal Wayne Warner continues to recover from a broken hip and elbow after he was attacked by 33-year-old Christopher Kidd who is wheelchair-bound. St Bernard Parish Sheriff James Pohlman says the 79-year-old Warner saw Kidd pushing over trash cans and asked Kidd what he was doing and that’s when the disabled man pushed him down…
Cut 19 (09) “…(x2) in the wheelchair.”
Kidd has been arrested and faces several charges. He has a criminal history that dates back to 2016.

Most of the state is under a heat advisory again today as heat indices could reach 110-degrees so be careful when spending long periods of time outside…
cut 6 (11) “….as well”
That’s Doctor Sunday Winder with the Louisiana Department of Health.

Lending Tree analysis of U-S Census Bureau data finds an increase in retirement age Louisiana residents who are still working. 23-percent of Louisiana adults 65 and older are working that’s up from 19-percent in 2022. UNO Business Professor Mark Rosa says rising prices for just about everything are pushing people to hold off on retiring…
cut 12 (10) “….then retire”

Process Service Specialists, headquartered in Ascension Parish, will spend 3.5 million dollars over the next three years to build a manufacturing facility at the Port of Lake Charles. The new facility will provide commercial and industrial steel and piping to customers around the world. PSS Vice President of Fabrication Aaron Reeves says the facility will create 160 new jobs with an average salary of 100-thousand dollars…
cut 8 (05) “….these guys”