Tropical Storm Arthur, located off the Texas coast, is expected to bring flash flooding conditions to south and central Louisiana. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm this morning with sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. Andy Tingler with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says Arthur could bring eight or more inches of rain to some areas.

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Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out against the proposed deal with Iran to end the war and re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Cassidy says if it goes through, the deal makes the entire U.S.-led operation in vain.

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Cassidy says the deal strikes him as what he terms “JCPOA 2.0,” which was the deal that President Obama struck with Iran, which he also opposed.

An Australian woman in Franklinton faces federal crimes for allegedly illegally voting in the last two federal elections. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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The state’s top running back in the Class of 2027 has committed to Lane Kiffin and the Tigers. Franklin Parish football star Trey Martin gave a verbal pledge to LSU after also considering Alabama, Florida and Ole Miss. 247 sports ranks Martin as the 14^th best running back in the nation.

Tropical Storm Arthur has formed off the central Texas cost and will spend today moving up the Texas coast line towards southwest Louisiana. The biggest threat for Louisiana is heavy rainfall into Thursday. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says one to five inches of rain is expected across south and central Louisiana and some areas could see eight or more inches…

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With flash flooding possible, the state transportation department is urging you to be extra careful when venturing out onto the roadways. DOTD spokesman Rodney Mallett says it’s called “flash flood” for a reason – it happens so fast, before crews have time to respond.

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Mallett says if you encounter a roadway under water, Turn Around, Don’t drown.

Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack says there are just a handful of school districts who do not have the funds to pay for a two-thousand-dollar teacher stipend. Governor Landry is proposing to reduce public school funding by 170-million dollars to pay for the stipend, which according to local school officials would result in a five-percent reduction in state funding.

Landry’s plan is just for the 2026-27 school year. He’s called for studies to determine how the state can better use its financial resources to pay teachers and at a higher salary. At Tuesday’s Legislative Audit Advisory Council meeting, Alexandria Senator Luneau asked Avoyelles School Board President Aimee Dupuy if they they can handle a reduction in what is known as the M-F-P to make sure teachers get their two-thousand-dollar stipend.

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All eyes are on potential tropical storm one as it moves up the Texas coast towards Louisiana. There’s the potential this Gulf disturbance will become Tropical Storm Arthur. LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says even if this system does not strengthen into a tropical storm, it will dump a lot of rain…

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Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected into Thursday. If you are wondering about road closures due to high water, the state has an app for that…

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That’s state department of transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett. Tropical storm conditions are expected to arrive overnight, and earlier along the coast.

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan is returning for one more season with the Black and Gold…

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A St. Mary Parish corrections deputy is facing multiple charges after he allegedly smuggled contraband into the jail and gave it to inmates. Forty-nine-year-old Earnest Ladday has been fired and Sheriff Gary Driskell says all jail employees are fully trained to prevent situations like this…

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The National Hurricane Center says a tropical wave in southern Texas could develop into a tropical storm as it moves up the Texas coastline towards southwest Louisiana. Meteorologist Donald Jones is with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles…

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The biggest threat with this system is flooding as we are looking at the potential of heavy tropical downpours between now and Friday and we’ve already flash flooding in central and southwest Louisiana today.

Gas prices continue to fall, and they will fall even more if a US-Iran peace deal gets signed that will lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Gas-Buddy-dot-com’s Patrick DeHaan cautions nothing has been signed yet…

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Saints defensive end Cam Jordan is returning for a 16^th and final season with the Black and Gold. Jordan agreed to a one-year, incentive laden deal today.  Jordan will join an edge rusher room with returning starters Chase Young and Carl Granderson. Saints Radio sideline reporter Jeff Nowak says the Saints also have Tyree Wilson and six-year veteran Anfernee Jennings….

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Governor Jeff Landry has signed legislation that says if domestic seafood is comingled with foreign seafood it needs to be labeled that is on the packaging or a menu at a restaurant. Lafitte Representative Timothy Kerner of Jefferson Parish authored the legislation as a way to protect consumers and domestic  fishermen…

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The law goes into effect on August 1^st.

Six to ten inches or more of rain is possible this week for much of south and central Louisiana because of an approaching tropical disturbance expected to reach southwest Louisiana tomorrow night. Meteorologist Donald Jones with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says a tropical wave moving up the Texas coastline is the main contributor for all of the rain…

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Flash flooding is already occurring, several roads are closed in Beauregard, Vernon and Rapides parishes.

reportedly return for a 16th season as a Saint. After meeting with the front office today, sources say Jordan is finalizing a one-year, incentive-heavy deal with the Saints. Sideline reporter Jeff Nowak says bringing back the former All-Pro is not just ceremonial.

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SNAP recipients can now earn bonus benefits when they purchase fresh fruits and vegetables with their EBT cards at Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market locations. Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein (green-steen) says participants can earn up to 25 dollars in bonus benefits each month.

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Governor Landry has signed legislation that requires seafood retailers and restaurants to label seafood that comingled with both domestic and foreign product. Foreign seafood producers have been using comingle seafood to get around the state’s labeling laws. Lafitte Representative Tim Kerner says hopefully this law fixes this situation for a domestic seafood industry that’s hurting because of cheap foreign imports…

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Flash Flooding is a concern as a tropical disturbance moves towards Louisiana’s coast. We are already seeing issues, numerous roads are closed in Rapides Parish and street flooding has also been reported in southwest Louisiana.

It’s the result of a tropical wave in southern Texas that will move up the Texas coastline towards Louisiana today and tomorrow, bringing with it tropical moisture that will produce multiple rounds of heavy rainfall this week.

There’s a chance this system could develop into a tropical storm. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says even if this system does not develop into a named storm, it can cause significant flooding…

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The National Weather Service says the potential of isolated amounts of more than ten inches of rain exists for much of south and central Louisiana.

Starting August 1st, suppliers which mix imported seafood with domestic seafood must clearly disclose that fact. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Gas prices continue to fall, and they will fall even more if a US-Iran peace deal gets signed that will lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Gas-Buddy-dot-com’s Patrick DeHaan cautions nothing has been signed yet…

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The National Hurricane Center says a tropical wave in southern Texas has a medium chance of developing into a tropical storm as it moves up the Texas coastline towards southwest Louisiana. Meteorologist Donald Jones is with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles…

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The biggest threat with this system is flooding as we are looking at the potential of heavy tropical downpours between now and Friday.

Gas prices are falling. According to Patrick DeHaan with Gas Buddy, the average price for a gallon of regular is below $3.60 as oil prices have fallen below 80-dollars a barrel. DeHaan says what oil prices do from here, depends on whether the deal to end the war between the U-S and Iran can be finalized…

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The commingling of seafood that’s sold to the public will need to be clearly labeled as of August 1st. This, after Governor Landry signs a bill cracking down on so-called “co-mingling” of shrimp. The author, Lafitte Representative Timothy Kerner, says suppliers have been using this tactic for years to boost their profits.

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Keep Louisiana Beautiful has launched Love Our Waterways, an initiative to reduce littering in Louisiana waterways. There are 60 cleanup events already scheduled. Keep Louisiana Beautiful director Susan Russell says you don’t have to participate in one of those scheduled events to make a difference.

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The Louisiana Carrott Initiative is now available at all Louisiana Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market locations. The Louisiana Carrot Initiative provides SNAP recipients with a 30-cent bonus for every dollar spent on fresh fruits and vegetables at participating retailers, which Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein says now includes Walmart.

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Greenstein says SNAP recipients can earn up to 25 dollars in bonus benefits each month.

Governor Jeff Landry has signed a law that bans lawsuits against Louisiana oil and gas companies that claim their operations have contributed to climate change. President of Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, Tommy Faucheux, says this by no means gives oil and gas companies the go-ahead to operate without fear of any repercussions.

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The law does not affect the current pending coastal erosion lawsuits.

June is Elder Abuse Awareness month. Louisiana Elderly Protective Services program manager Ebony Thomas-Phillips says her office investigates over five thousand cases of elder abuse each year.  She says if you suspect elder abuse, call 833-577-6532.

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Keep Louisiana Beautiful has launched Love Our Waterways, an initiative to reduce littering in Louisiana waterways. There are 60 cleanup events already scheduled. Keep Louisiana Beautiful director Susan Russell says you don’t need to register for an event to make a difference.

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