Tropical moisture combined with a stalled cold front could result in six to eight inches of rain across Louisiana this week. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana residents should be prepared for heavy rains and the possibility of flooding.

Cut 4 (06) “…big time flooding.”

AN LSU Pennington Biomedical study found severely obese Americans are receiving fewer surgeries despite national obesity rates rising. Senior author of the study, Dr. Vance Albaugh suspects insurance coverage is partially to blame.

Cut 8 (11) “…liver disease.”

In 2024, the Louisiana Legislature and Governor Landry passed a law requiring commercial health insurance plans to include coverage for bariatric surgery. Albaugh says it has yet to be enacted.

A bill that would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board passed overwhelmingly in the legislature and is awaiting Governor Landry’s signature. Co-Founder of Americans for Lower Drug Prices Jason Young cautions that the bill does not impose any price controls or set reimbursement limits.

Cut 13 (06) “…put anything out.”

The deadline to put your name in the lottery for one of three thousand fortified roof grants is this Friday. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says fortified roofs protect against extreme weather and extreme homeowners’ insurance prices. Resilient roofs limit claims, prevent damage and lower insurance rates.

Cut 11 (12) “…fortified roof on.”

Most of Louisiana is facing a flood watch this week as a tropical disturbance in the Gulf meets a stalled cold front over the state. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the chances for rain are high every day through Saturday. He says once this week ends, it’s likely the state will no longer be concerned with drought conditions…

Cut 5 (09) “…this fast.”

Keim says we could see the biggest rainfall totals on Tuesday, but a heavy downpour is possible every day this week, especially during the afternoon hours.

A Pennington Biomedical study found that Americans with severe obesity are undergoing fewer surgical procedures. Senior author of the study, Dr. Vance Albaugh says extreme obesity can predispose patients to knee or hip replacements, heart disease and other health issues that require operation. Despite rising national obesity rates, these individuals are undergoing fewer operations.

Cut 6 (07) “…their obesity.”

Registration for the Fortified Roof Program lottery closes Friday at 5 p.m. 3,000 individuals will receive grants of up to ten-thousand-dollars for a new fortified roof. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says residents can create a profile and register at ldi.la.gov.

Cut 9 (10)  “…the grant.”

Temple says Louisiana is the fastest-growing state for fortified roofs with 13,000 homes across South Louisiana.

McNeese Athletics officially trademarked the nickname Bayou Bandits. Sports Information Director Matthew Bonnette says securing the trademark and protecting the identity they’ve been working to build has been a goal for a while now. He says the Bayou Bandits represent the tradition and people of Southwest Louisiana.

Cut 15 (10) “…that to happen.”

LSU shortstop Steven Milam has removed his name from the MLB draft and will return to LSU for his senior season. Milam has been an elite defensive starter all three years in Baton Rouge and was a key piece of the Tigers’ 2025 national championship. Glen West of On3.com says it’s a massive win for the Tigers.

Cut 12 (08) “…open arms.”

“Monster” Milam hit .296 with 11 home runs and 49 RBI this season.

Florida transfer Cade Curland will also reportedly be pulling his name from the draft, meaning the Tigers will likely have an infield featuring Milam, Curland, Texas State transfer Dawson Park and first basemen Mason Braun

UL-Lafayette continues to build in the transfer portal. The Cajuns landed Texas State DH and first baseman Manny Salas. Salas hit .309 with 16 home runs, 14 doubles and 42 RBIS this year. UL also added Marshall right-hander Griffin Miller, Kansas State infielder Micah Kendrick, and UTSA pitcher Kendall Dove.

ULM softball coach Molly Fichtner signed a contract extension to stay with the Warhawks through 2029. She has led the Warhawks to three straight winning seasons and won back-to-back Sun Belt Coach of the Year honors.

West Virginia took the first game of the Men’s College World Series in a 7-5 win over Troy. First pitch in game two between Ole Miss and UNC is set for 6 p.m. Former LSU star and ESPN analyst Todd Walker says the Rebels were lucky to dodge the side of the bracket with four SEC teams.

Cut 17 (17)  “…get after it.”

Alabama will play Oklahoma, and Georgia takes on Texas tomorrow.

The U.S. begins its World Cup run tonight versus Paraguay. It will be the first of three group stage games over the next three weeks. Kickoff in LA is set for 8 p.m.

Believe it or not, it’s time to head to the polls once again. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

An ICE agent in Beauregard Parish fired a shot at a truck while trying to serve a warrant yesterday. The vehicle came to a stop after nearly running an agent over, and that’s when neighbors in the area say they heard at least one shot fired, while many reported hearing two. Three suspects fled from the truck, which was later seen being towed away with a bullet hole near the rear wheel.

The U.S. Men’s National Team has its first game of the World Cup tonight against Paraguay. The Stars and Stripes will also have group matches against Australia and Turkey. Louisiana Soccer Association reporter Paul Boron says this year’s team could be one of the nation’s best. They can certainly score, but he has questions of the defense.

Cut 11 (07) “…is a possibility.”

The top two teams from each group and the top eight teams to finish third advance to the 32-team knockout round. USA’s matchup with Paraguay is set for 8 p.m. in Los Angeles.

An already below-average hurricane season is now forecast to be even more so. Researchers from Colorado State University have revised their original prediction down to 11 named storms, including five hurricanes, two of which to be major hurricanes. CSU Researcher Nick Mesa says those are down from 13, six and two, respectively.

Cut 13 (07)  “…of hurricane season.”

An El Nino has officially formed in the tropical Pacific, so what does that mean for our weather in Louisiana? Joe Gallinaro has the story.

Cut 2 (24) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Carencro is Louisiana’s fastest growing city with it’s population increasing by almost 42-percent in the last five years. The city if just north of Lafayette, bisected by I-49, and Mayor Charlotte Clavier says that means Carencroians have it easy when it comes to heading into Lafayette.

Cut 4 (09) “…more traffic issues.”

NovaSpark announced expansion plans for its West Monroe hydrogen generator manufacturing facility and the launch of a new operation in Houma. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says this announcement speaks for the quality of Louisiana’s workforce and Louisiana’s future potential.

Cut 11 (14) “…the hydrogen world.”

The son of former LSU baseball star Eddy Furniss, Will Furniss, is heading to Omaha with Ole Miss. The Rebels are undefeated in the NCAA Tournament, but all five of their wins have been decided by three runs or less. After some bad luck early in the season, Eddy says things have started going their way.

Cut 13 (12) “…one play game.”

Ole Miss’s first game of the College World Series is tomorrow night against UNC.