There’s a new tool available for students and teachers this school year — artificial intelligence. We hear more from Andrew Greenstein.

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LSU says its football team is not changing its pregame routine and will remain in the locker room during the national anthem. Jeff Palermo reports the governor requested that all college teams to be present for the anthem…

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With the new school year underway, students and teachers have a new tool at their disposal — artificial intelligence. As such, the state Department of Education is issuing guidance on the do’s and don’ts on using AI. Ronnie Morris, the president of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, says AI can be used effectively without being abused.

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Morris says while AI should not be used for cheating, it can help students understand the subject matter being taught, regardless of the subject.

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Morris says effective use of AI will benefit everyone, not just the students.

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Among other guidance issued by the state — AI systems should be transparent and explainable, and robust data privacy and security measures must be in place.

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Today marks the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a catastrophic event that devastated New Orleans in 2005. Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led military rescue efforts during the disaster, reflects on the storm’s impact and the changes it brought to the city.

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Hurricane Katrina left thousands of people homeless and 80-percent of the city of New Orleans was flooded. He remembers the chaos and the difficulties in coordinating relief efforts amid widespread destruction but also seeing the city come together…

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Honoré says Katrina was a turning point for New Orleans, as the federal government  invested 14 billion dollars in stronger levees. There are also more robust emergency response plans for Louisiana. As the anniversary passes, Honoré urges ongoing awareness and preparation for future disasters.

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Northwestern State will play its first football game tonight since October 16th as the Demons will take the field against Tulsa. The Demons ended their season prematurely last year following the fatal shooting of safety Ronnie Caldwell. First-year head coach Blaine McCorkle was brought in to rebuild the program

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Natchitoches Police have yet to make an arrest in Caldwell’s murder.

Northwestern State has 107 players on this year’s team, 54 newcomers and 53 returners. McCorkle says they are fired up to play, but they have to play under control…

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Kick off in Tulsa is at 7 PM.

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ULM football kicks off its season tonight as the Warhawks will host Jackson State. First-year head coach Bryant Vincent is trying to bring a winning football program to northeast Louisiana and he needs Warhawk nation to get behind them…

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Kick off is at 6 PM.

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The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation — and not just the football stadium. Director of Facility Management Scott Hebert says one project underway is a complete renovation of Madison Hall.

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Later this month, construction will get underway on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building.

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And those two projects are the tip of the iceberg.

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In all, the university is investing about 600-million dollars in renovations throughout the campus.

Louisiana will once again be on display during one of the biggest parades in the country. We hear more from Andrew Greenstein.

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Louisiana’s Fortified Roof Grant Program, aimed at helping homeowners strengthen their roofs against hurricanes, is facing scrutiny as it carries over millions in unspent funds due to homeowners withdrawing due to out-of-pocket costs.

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The run of dry weather will allow for Louisiana corn producers to complete their harvest this week and yields are way up over last year when the state suffered through a historic drought. Last year farmers averaged 175 bushels per acre. LSU AgCenter Corn and Cotton Specialist Shelly Pate Kerns says production is higher this year…

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But according to Trading Economics, corn prices have decreased 23-percent since the start of this year. Kerns says unfortunately an increase in yields, plus slightly lower input costs, will not not result in more money for farmers…

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Kerns says the dry weather has helped corn producers compete their harvest, cotton producers could use some rain…

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South Louisiana will start to see higher rain chances tomorrow and rain chances will go up for north Louisiana on Friday and there’s a good chance for storms and showers this Labor Day weekend.

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For the fourth year in a row Louisiana will once again have a float in January’s Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser made the announcement at the Louisiana Travel Summit in Shreveport. Nungesser says the parade’s theme this year will be…

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The 2025 Louisiana Rose Parade float features a Louisiana alligator adorned with beads, and will have a Cajun dance hall on its back. Nungesser says they picked the theme “Louisiana Saturday Night,” because he says that’s the best day ever.

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And the float will once again feature a local artist.

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Timothy Wayne signed with UMG Nashville earlier this year and is working on his first studio album.

The Louisiana Office of Tourism estimates the state’s Rose Bowl parade float has generated well over 40-million dollars in earned media coverage.

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In 2021, the NCAA’s Name Image Likeness policy began allowing collegiate athletes to profit from their identity. Since then, power programs have clamored for innovative NIL solutions to recruit the nation’s top prospects, but LSU football coach Brian Kelly says there’s a line he won’t let NIL fundraising cross in Baton Rouge…

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Oklahoma State made headlines this offseason after unveiling QR codes linked to the team’s NIL collective displayed on the back of their helmets. Kelly says the collegiate feeling- the bands, students, and traditions- is what makes the game special…

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The Tigers have helped lead the charge in NIL innovations, unveiling a first of its kind collaboration between the Tiger Athletic Foundation and the team’s Bayou Collective earlier this summer. Kelly says NIL is a fantastic opportunity but one that should be kept off the gridiron…

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Louisiana’s Fortified Roof Grant Program, aimed at helping homeowners strengthen their roofs against hurricanes, is facing scrutiny as it carries over millions in unspent funds due to homeowners withdrawing due to cost. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple tells homeowners the program is worth the investment.

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Temple says possible reasons for this could be lack of awareness about the program, the complexities involved in applying for the grants, and out-of-pocket cost that the grant doesn’t cover

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The carryover of these funds could mean missed opportunities for homeowners to secure their properties against future storms.  Temple, encourages more residents to apply for the grants, highlighting the long-term savings on insurance premiums and the added protection Fortified Roofs provide.

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As Louisiana heads deeper into hurricane season, Temple pushes to educate residents about the benefits of the program and how to access the financial assistance available.