The race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate is coming down to the wire.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Last week we told you about the Australian who lives in Franklinton, who is now facing federal charges for voting in two federal elections as a non-U-S Citizen. Denise Migliore tells the Advocate Newspaper that she didn’t know she was breaking the law and considers herself a citizen because she has lived in the U-S for decades. Migliore also believes state and local election officials should have told her she could not register to vote.

A new state law will allow Licensed rehabbers to take in injured or orphaned Louisiana white-tailed deer. Last year on two occasions, LDWF agents seized deer from those caring for them and killed them. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says these incidents will not be repeated thanks to this new law…

Cut 4 (12) “…neurological disorders.”

The law goes into effect August 1^st.

Louisiana officials are urging those impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur to report damages and losses to damage-dot-la-dot-gov. Governor Jeff Landry says the data collected on the website will help the state appeal for federal disaster assistance.

Cut 12 (09) “…methodic way.”

The individual assistance threshold is the one Landry says he is targeting, and the declaration will provide aid to secure temporary housing and basic home repair for flood victims.

Saturday is the party primary runoffs in the U-S Senate Race. There are polls that show Julia Letlow in the lead in the Senate Republican Primary,  but there are also polls showing John Fleming in the lead. Political analyst Ron Faucheux says the Republican runoff has the ability to break all norms in national Republican contests this year…

Cut 10 (11) “….in the lead”

Animal advocates are hailing the signing of a bill aimed at protecting Louisiana white-tailed deer. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says House Bill 1248 was spawned by a pair of high-profile incidents, in which LDWF agents seized deer from those caring for them and killed them.

Cut 3 (09) “…by good Samaritans.”

The law that will go into effect on August 1^st will allow licensed rehabbers to care for an injured or orphaned white-tail deer for up to six months.

The massive rainfall in Avoyelles Parish is one step closer to officially being a record-breaker. A rain gauge near Cottonport measured 29 inches of rain during the downpours caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. State climatologist Jay Grymes says officials just need to make sure the rain was collected properly.

Cut 7 (09) “…multiple times.”

Grymes and a team from the National Weather Service will be in Avoyelles Parish tomorrow to determine if the 29-inch rain event is accurate.

Louisiana residents who had damage from the remnants of Tropical  Storm Arthur are urged to report their losses to damage-dot-la-dot-gov.   The website has a survey for flood victims to provide photos and descriptions of the damage to their homes. Governor Jeff Landry says these pictures can also be used to make FEMA claims if federal assistance becomes available

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A threshold needs to be reached before a federal disaster declaration can be declared, which would open the up the possibility for federal assistance for storm victims.

Just four days to go until the runoff elections. Ron Faucheux with Lunchtime Politics says polls in the Republican U.S. Senate race between Julia Letlow and John Fleming indicate that it’s anyone’s contest.

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A new law signed by Governor Landry allows licensed rehabbers to have the opportunity to care for injured white-tailed deer. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says there are certain procedures licensed rehabbers will need to adhere to when taking in one of these deer…

Cut 5 (08) “….Wildlife and Fisheries”

There were two recent incidents in Louisiana where L-D-W-F agents investigated a report of a person nursing a deer, but because it’s illegal to do so, the agents removed the deer from the home and killed the deer.

The 29 inches of rain recorded during a 12-hour period at a rain gauge in Avoyelles Parish near the town of Cottonport is likely a state record. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says the massive rain was possible due to numerous thunderstorms forming over the same area. Grymes says it’s similar to the 2016 thunderstorms that caused flooding in south Louisiana with the same designation.

Cut 8 (10) “…a thousand years.”

Grymes will meet up with the National Weather Service tomorrow in Avoyelles Parish to make sure the 29-inch rainfall event is accurate.

Meanwhile, Governor Landry continues to urge storm victims to report their damages to the damage-dot-la-dot-gov website. The state will use the information collected to make the case for a federal disaster declaration. Governor Landry says the website had some issues on Sunday, but they have since been resolved…

Cut 14 (09) “…those issues”

There are two types of federal declarations, each with a different threshold: public assistance and individual assistance. The individual assistance threshold is the one Landry says he is targeting, and the declaration will provide aid to secure temporary housing and basic home repair for flood victims.

State lawmakers have until 5pm today to vote on Governor Landry’s plan to provide public school teachers with a two-thousand-dollar stipend. Patrick Wall with The Advocate says districts have warned that reducing their budgets to fund the bonuses would negatively impact operations…:
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It will take a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate for the Governor’s plan to move forward.  There’s also a legal challenge to Landry’s teacher pay plan.

Louisiana officials are urging those impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur to report damages and losses to damage-dot-la-dot-gov. Governor Jeff Landry says the data collected on the website will help the state appeal for federal disaster assistance.

Cut 12 (09) “…methodic way.”

One rain gauge in Avoyelles Parish measured 29 inches of rain in 12 hours during Tropical Storm Arthur. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Hundreds of families in Avoyelles Parish are facing the long process of recovery after their homes were flooded last Thursday. State Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says most homeowners in Avoyelles do not have flood insurance.

Cut 14 (14) “…dropped those policies.”

Hundreds of families in Avoyelles Parish are facing the long process of recovery after their homes were flooded last Thursday. State Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says most homeowners in Avoyelles do not have flood insurance.

Cut 14 (14) “…dropped those policies.” 

Many of these residents will now have to count on assistance from the federal government should this historic rain event receive a federal disaster declaration.

Construction is complete on the 128-million dollar project to improve I-20 in Caddo and Bossier parishes. Erin Buchanan with DOTD says the rebuild will benefit local commuters.

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What clues, if any, do the early voting numbers give us in the U.S. Senate runoffs? Jeff Palermo has some insight.

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Last week we told you about the Australian who lives in Franklinton, who is now facing federal charges for voting in two federal elections as a non-U-S Citizen. Denise Migliore tells the Advocate Newspaper that she didn’t know she was breaking the law and considers herself a citizen because she has lived in the U-S for decades. Migliore also believes state and local election officials should have told her she could not register to vote.

State lawmakers have until 5 PM today to turn in their ballot on the governor’s plan to provide teachers with a two-thousand-dollar stipend and a one-thousand dollar stipend for school support workers. To pay for the stipend, 168-million dollars will be taken away that go towards operating costs for public schools. It will take a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate for legislators to approve the governor’s teacher pay plan. Advocate newspaper education reporter Patrick Wall says there could be consequences for lawmakers and their districts if they vote against the governor.

Cut 12 (08) “…in their districts.”

More than 151-thousand people voted during the early voting period that wrapped up last Saturday. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says turnout was high in East Baton Rouge, as there are three high-profile tax renewal measures on the ballot…

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The 128-million-dollar I-20 reconstruction project in Bossier and Caddo parishes was completed yesterday after nearly three years. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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The state has been hit with another round of severe weather, this time in northwest Louisiana. Hundreds of customers are without power in Caddo and Bossier parishes. In Claiborne Parish, authorities say a woman and a child were rescued from a car in two feet deep water in Homer.

Governor Landry continues to urge storm victims who sustained damage from Tropical Storm Arthur to report that damage to the state by logging onto the website damage.la.gov. Landry says the information compiled here can help the state make the case for the area to be declared a federal disaster area, which could lead to federal assistance for storm victims.

Landry says they are also focusing on debris cleanup in Avoyelles Parish…

Cut 14 (08) “…as well”

The governor says they are also trying to provide housing for the hundreds of residents who have damaged homes as a result of flooding. Landry says they are trying to secure hotel rooms at the Paragon Casino in Marksville and also bringing in trailers.  An estimated 800 to 850 homes were flooded in Avoyelles Parish as nearly 30-inches of rain fell in about 12 hours on Thursday.

Shreveport golfer Sam Burns finished one stroke short at the U.S. Open after a nearly miraculous comeback, trailing by seven shots in the final round. After the tournament, Burns shared an emotional embrace with his father. A father of a two-year-old boy with another child on the way, Burns teared up as he reflected on what could have been.

Cut 5 (12) “…really special.”

Burns is still searching for his first major victory on the PGA Tour.

After nearly three years of construction, the I-20 rehabilitation project in Bossier and Caddo Parishes is complete. The 128-million-dollar investment is the largest in the corridor in many years and included a total rebuild of every lane and ramp at five interchanges. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says if you’ve ever driven in the area, you know how badly the rebuild was needed.

Cut 4 (08) “…time coming.”

The project provided major improvements to turning lanes, travel lanes, shoulders and access points.

Governor Jeff Landry and First Lady Sharon Landry were in Avoyelles Parish today to distribute food, bottled water and supplies to residents who have experienced flood damage to their homes. Landry says the First Lady’s Love One Foundation and Stine Lumber donated the supplies…

Cut 12 (10) “…clean it up.”

It’s estimated that 800 to 850 homes and businesses in Avoyelles Parish suffered flood damage as a result of the remnants from Tropical Storm Arthur.

Meanwhile during last week’s flood event, the Cajun Navy 2016 was conducting water rescues along the Biloxi River in Gulfport, Mississippi. Spokesperson Trey Williams says among those rescued a youth baseball team from Fort Worth, Texas…

Cut 10 (12) “…when we did”

Shreveport golfer Sam Burns finished just one stroke short of his first major championship at the U.S. Open yesterday. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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Southeastern Louisiana graduate Shelby Bordelon has been crowned Miss Louisiana 2026. The Iberville Parish native says she plans to use her crown to promote impaired driving prevention. She lost a childhood friend to an impaired crash in 2024. On September sixth, Bordelon will compete in the Miss America pageant.