Colorado State University is calling for an extremely active 2024 hurricane season. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Starting August 1st, Louisiana casinos will no longer offer prop bets involving college athletes. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Colorado State University hurricane researchers are expecting an extremely active 2024 hurricane season. Their initial forecast calls for 23 named storms, eleven hurricanes and five major storms. Isaac Schluesche is the on the research team and he says they’ve never predicted 11 hurricanes before a season started

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Schluesche says record warm sea surface temperatures and the return of La Nina is why they anticipate such a busy hurricane season.

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Tropical Systems including hurricanes thrive in warm waters and Schulesche says Sea Surface temperatures are outside the realm of anything he’s seen.

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Schulesche also says Tradewinds over the Atlantic that typically cause cooling of the water are predicted to be weak.

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An LSU student faces a manslaughter charge in the death of 26-year-old Devin Repath who died from a head injury following a fight outside of Fred’s Bar and Grill. Baton Rouge Police Corporal Saundra Watts says Matthew Marsiglia pushed Devin Repath to the ground….

Cut 6  (10) “…injuries.” 

An affidavit shows that Repath punched one of Marsiglia’s friends in the head which started the altercation. Repath, who is from the New Orleans area, was in town to celebrate an upcoming wedding. The incident happened on March 23rd. Watts says detectives have surveillance video of the incident…

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A manslaughter charge carries up to a 40-year prison sentence in Louisiana.

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New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman hopes the third time is the charm for her legislation to require public schools to provide menstrual products. Tess, a 9^th grader at Willow School in New Orleans told House Education committee members, it’s not a matter of students forgetting to bring them to school.

Cut 8 (08) “…these products.” 

Classmate, Sophia timidly told lawmakers that young girls like herself are often riddled with anxiety and unable to focus on class instruction over their periods.

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When the menstrual products are not easily accessible, 12-year-old Nadia, a student at Audubon Charter School in New Orleans, told committee members just how difficult it is for shy girls like herself to ask permission to go to the nurse’s office.

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The bill passed on a 9 to 2 vote and heads to Appropriations.

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Starting August 1st, licensed Louisiana sports books will no longer offer prop bets involving a college athlete. A prop bet is when gamblers place a bet on how many touchdowns a quarterback will throw or how many points a basketball player will score. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns…

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Johns says prop bets on teams as a whole will still be legal. Johns says this new policy will protect the integrity of sports betting as well as the safety of college athletes…

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Vermont, Ohio and Maryland have also banned college prop bets. Johns expects more states will do so….

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Sports betting became legal in Louisiana in 2020 and the first licensed sports books opened in 2021.

A bill has been filed that seeks to eliminate the state’s income tax. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Governor Landry reiterates his belief that college athletes should be present for the National Anthem on National TV. I’m Brooke Thorington.

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At the request of a newly formed coalition of Jewish organizations and faith leaders, Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews has filed a bill to remove the gassing method of execution from Louisiana law.  Colleen Crain has more…

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A bill to repeal the state’s income tax has been filed and awaits a hearing in the House Ways and Means Committee. Columbia Representative Neil Riser says it’s time to relieve Louisianans of rising costs by eliminating taxes.

Cut 4 (11) “…local economy.”

There’s been talk at the capitol for several years about repealing the state’s income tax. Riser’s bill would eliminate state taxes on income starting January 1, 2026.

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It’s estimated the amount the state will lose in revenue is around 4.5 billion dollars if the state repeals the state income tax. Riser says Louisiana could offset the loss of that revenue by getting rid of dozens of different tax credits and rebates.

Cut 6 (13) “…five billion.”

Riser notes that nearby states of Texas and Florida have no income taxes.

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During an appearance on Fox News’ “America Reports” Governor Jeff Landry says he’s sent letters to all the Louisiana college boards encouraging them to implement a policy that student-athletes be present during the National Anthem

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Landry posted on social media Tuesday morning after the LSU Lady Tigers weren’t on the court for the National Anthem Monday night, he wants such policies implemented that student-athletes risk their athletic scholarships if they aren’t present. When asked if athletes would be required to stand …

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The Republican said the fact that Iowa players were present during the National Anthem and LSU players weren’t only highlighted the issue and sparked his social media post.

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Landry’s post also included “Above respect for that game is a deeper respect for those that serve to protect us and unite us under one flag.”

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Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews has filed a bill to remove nitrogen hypoxia, the gassing method of execution, from Louisiana Law at the urging of Jews Against Gassing, a newly formed coalition of Jewish organizations and faith leaders. Coalition Steering Committee member, Jackie Stern says she and many in the Jewish community have a visceral reaction to this method…

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Senate Education Committee approves a bill to mandate a five-day school week. Nine school districts currently use a four-day week schedule. But Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says she believes a five-day school week is a better option and it’s easier for parents and employers who operate Monday through Friday…

Cut 13 (06)  “…a week.”

Two major amendments were added to Mizell’s measure. One of them would allow school systems operating on a four-day school schedule can continue to do so if this proposal becomes law. The other would allow A or B school systems to move to a four-day week if they wish. Mizell understands the concerns that some school systems have with her legislation…

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Executive Director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents Michael Faulk says the four-day schedule works for some school systems, especially the smaller ones…

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LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson has told the players no cellphones in the locker room as the Tigers try to break out of a slump. They’ve lost four in a row and they are 2-7 in SEC play. Johnson is looking for greater focus from his players…

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LSU has lost its first three series of SEC play. Johnson says the schedule has not provided his team with any breaks…

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Vanderbilt comes in with a record of 23-6, 6-3 in the SEC. Johnson says the Commodores do not hit for a lot of power but they can run the bases…

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In a 81-20 vote, a law that would prohibit you from coming any closer than 25 feet of a police officer after being ordered to stop passed the full House.

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Angel Reese is leaving LSU as a legend as she announces she’s turning pro. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Legislation that would make it a crime to be within 25 feet of a working law enforcement officer who told the person to retreat or stop passed the full House in an 81-20 vote. Thibodaux Representative Bryan Fontenot, who is a former sheriff’s deputy, says he’s trying to protect officers with this bill…

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The bill was approved last year but vetoed by then Governor John Bel Edwards.

Opponents raised concerns about constitutional rights and whether onlookers can still get good video of potential police misconduct. Fontenot says 25 feet is a sufficient distance.

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If the bill becomes law, violators could face fines up to $500 and up to 60 days in jail. Fontenot says police officers never know if the person approaching needs help, has a question, or means them harm. He says this gives law enforcement a safe distance to react.

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The bill heads to the Senate.

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A bill to allow ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug that made headlines during the pandemic, to be sold over the counter in Louisiana advances from House Health and Welfare. Gray Representative Beryl Amedee says it’s safe, effective, and virtually harmless for humans.

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Amedee presented the bill for fellow Republican, Rosepine Representative Chuck Owen.

Kenner Representative Joseph Stagni expressed reservations about the state allowing ivermectin for humans to be sold over the counter versus a medical organization.

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When asked if the medication manufacturers want the human version to be sold OTC, Amedee says while she hasn’t spoken with them, she felt they would be happy about it. She says other states allow it, for example, Tennessee, which has done so for two years.

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The bill passed on a 7-4 vote and advances to the House.

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The Bayou Barbie is saying goodbye to LSU. Angel Reese declares for the WNBA draft late Wednesday morning. Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey talked about how remarkable her two years at LSU have been. Reese transformed the program and led the Lady Tigers to their first NCAA Championship in 2023! The Voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright called her a legend…

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Reese posted a video to X saying she’s leaving college with everything she ever wanted—a degree, a national championship, and a platform she never imagined. Wright says Reese plays with a passion and skill that has grown women’s basketball, and her impact extends beyond LSU.

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Reese says it was a difficult decision to declare for the WNBA draft but she says she trusts the next chapter because she knows the author. In her two amazing years at LSU Reese shattered records and advanced an entire sport. Wright says she also faced tremendous scrutiny.

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Two women and a man were found fatally shot in a tent on a vacant lot next to railroad tracks in Jefferson Parish. Sheriff Joe Lopinto believes the victims may have died in the past day or two.

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The area is located on the outskirts of a neighborhood and near an industrial storage business. Lopinto says deputies are unable to determine whether the killings are the results of a homicide or murder-suicide.

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The victims names have not been released. No arrests have been made.