Duke legend Zion Williamson is on his way to New Orleans to greet the fans after being selected first in the NBA Draft last night…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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The summertime season can pose a danger to your pets. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Zion Williamson is officially a Pelican, and New Orleans is buzzing about the Duke legend’s selection with the first pick in last night’s NBA Draft.

After shaking hands with the commissioner, Zion, his mom, and his little brother gathered for an interview where the top pick was overcome with emotion. He spoke about it afterwards…

Cut 3 (09) “…through it.”

Williamson grew up in the Carolinas and went to school in the town of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

The phenom joins one of the youngest teams In the league, a team that is brimming with potential after trading for Lakers young guns Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Josh Hart. Zion says that kind of foundation makes New Orleans a perfect jumping off point for his young career.

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The former Lakers were acquired when New Orleans traded Anthony Davis to the Lakers. The team also received a bevy of first round picks, including the 4^th pick this year, that was traded for the 8^th and 17^th.

The team’s first overall pick in last night’s draft visited the city earlier in the week and got a taste of the culture that he’ll be stewing in for at least the next half decade. At his post draft press conference, Williamson got a taste of the kinds of questions he’ll be faced with in the Big Easy.

Cut 5 (10) “…question.”

Williamson averaged 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists a game shooting a unbelievable 68 percent from the floor at Duke last year.

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Pelicans’ Executive Vice President David Griffin sat triumphantly at a post draft press conference after selecting Zion Williamson at 1, Center Jaxson Hayes at 8, and shooting guard Nikeil Alexander-Walker at 17 in the first round.

Griffin says everyone in, and outside of the organization is gearing up for a bright, winning future…

Cut 6 (10) “…passed.”

Griffin came into the night with the 1^st and 4^th pick, but traded the fourth and Solomon Hill’s burdensome contract to Atlanta for the 8^th and 17^th. This gives the team ample cap room in free agency.

The Pelicans’ head honcho used the moment to reaffirm his commitment to at times embattled coach Alvin Gentry. He says Gentry and Williamson forged a special bond over their shared upbringing in the Carolinas…

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Griffin says he knows fans have high expectations for Williamson, but for the upcoming 2019-2020, it’ll still be established All-Star point guard Jrue Holliday’s team…

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Griffin added they talked to Jrue after the Anthony Davis trade about becoming the new team leader.
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Summer has arrived and the first day of the season is seeing the heat index in the triple digits in some areas.  Those temps are not just brutal on humans, but on the four-legged family members as well.  Louisiana Humane Society Director Jeff Dorson says with the mercury rising, so do the phone calls about pets being tied up in the heat.

Cut 9 (09) “…appreciate it too.”

Dorson recommends making sure pets are properly hydrated and if they do have to stay outside, looking into finding them shade or even getting them a small pool of water in which to help keep them cool.

Dorson says vets are already treating pets for burns to their paws from hot pavement.
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Dorson says the most egregious offense is leaving pets in cars unattended as it only takes a few minutes for the heat to cause organ failure and kill an animal.

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A poll is out and making the rounds in major statewide media showing President Trump’s support in Louisiana is cratering, but a political analyst says there’s serious reason to doubt the poll’s accuracy.

UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the poll also shows Governor Edwards with a three to one lead over his closest Republican competitor, which doesn’t clear the commonsense test…

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The poll by Verne Kennedy claims a margin of error of 4.1 percent.

The work is reportedly an independent commission, but Cross says the surprising low levels of support for prominent conservative politicians and policies may indicate the pollster was hired by a more left leaning source…

Cut 13 (12) “…no chance’”  

One question shows Louisianans oppose a second term for the President 54 percent to 37 percent.

Another shock in the poll was the data indicating Louisianans oppose the President’s border wall plan 49 percent to 41 percent. Cross says sometimes you have to take poll results with a grain of salt.

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A two-month-old child is dead and the father is in jail after admitting to the police to striking the child several times in the back of the head.  Welsh Police Chief Marcus Crochet says the suspect did not have any previous criminal history.

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Authorities got the call around 6 o’clock on Thursday afternoon in reference to a child not breathing.  The child succumbed to the injuries Friday morning.

Crochet says it is rare that an event like this happens in the town and it has left the Jefferson Davis Parish community shaken.

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Chevallier is charged with manslaughter and is being held on at the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail.

Duke legend Zion Williamson is on his way to New Orleans to greet the fans after being selected first in the NBA Draft last night…

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Zion is from Spartanburg, South Carolina so he’s used to the south and he visited the Big Easy earlier in the week to take in some of the sites and started fielding questions about his future home the birthplace of jazz.

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A poll is out and making the rounds in major statewide media showing President Trump’s support in Louisiana is cratering, but a political analyst says there’s serious reason to doubt the poll’s accuracy.

UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the poll also shows Governor Edwards with a three to one lead over his closest Republican competitor, which doesn’t clear the commonsense test…

Cut 12 (09)   “…percent”

The poll by Verne Kennedy claims a margin of error of 4.1 percent.

The heat is definitely on this summer in the Bayou state and Louisiana Human Society Director Jeff Dorson wants to remind owners not to leave pets in cars unattended as it only takes a few minutes for the heat to cause organ failure and kill an animal.

Cut 11 (09) “…a fur coat.”

State climatologists are predicting higher than normal temps this summer for the state.

It was an emotional night for the first pick in the NBA Draft and New Orleans’ newest Pelican Zion Williamson.

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Pelicans’ Executive Vice President David Griffin sat triumphantly at a post draft press conference after selecting Zion Williamson at 1, Center Jaxson Hayes at 8, and shooting guard Nikeil  Alexander-Walker at 17 in the first round.

Griffin says everyone in, and outside of the organization is gearing up for a bright, winning future…

Cut 6 (12) “…a franchise.”

(Griffin came into the night with the 1^st and 4^th pick, but traded the fourth and Solomon Hill’s burdensome contract to Atlanta for the 8^th and 17^th. This gives the team ample cap room in free agency.)

Summer has arrived and the first day of the season is seeing the heat index in the triple digits in some areas.  Those temps are not just brutal on humans, but on the four-legged family members as well.  Louisiana Humane Society Director Jeff Dorson says with the mercury rising, so do the phone calls about pets being tied up in the heat.

Cut 9 (09) “…appreciate it too.”

Memorial events for music legend Dr. John who died two weeks ago will be held tomorrow in New Orleans.  There will be a public visitation at the Orpheum Theater from 7 until 10:30 am.  A private memorial will follow from 1 to 3. Then the public is invited to a second line which begins at the Orpheum at 3 pm. Dr. John leaves the world a great body of music that he not only performed but he wrote as well. The New Orleans native died of a heart attack at the age of 77 on

Zion Williamson is officially a Pelican, and New Orleans is buzzing about the Duke legend’s selection as the first pick in the NBA Draft last night. Zion is from Spartanburg, South Carolina so he’s used to the south and he visited the Big Easy earlier in the week to take in some of the sites. He had a meal at Commanders Place and started fielding questions about his future home the birthplace of jazz.

Cut 5 (10) “…question.”

Williamson averaged 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists and a game shooting unbelievable 68 percent from the floor at Duke last year.

Zion is hot and so is the state according to state climatologist Barry Keim. The long range forecast from the climate prediction center are higher than normal temps.

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The state of Louisiana has reached a settlement with Bell Helicopter over an economic development deal that never took flight in Lafayette. The Daily Advertiser reports Bell Helicopter is ordered to pay the state about $9.5 million in cash. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson also told the newspaper that the state will keep a helicopter valued at $4 million. The deal with Bell Helicopter was highly touted when announced by former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration in 2013, but when Bell Helicopter failed to meet hiring goals the deal was off. The company moved its operations to Amarillo last year.

An anonymous individual donates a 2-point-52 million dollar gift to the Nicholls State athletics department to contribute to a 6-point-5 dollar million building project. Athletics Director Mike Roan says the success of the program as well as the culture established by the coach and players is a big reason for the donation.

Cut 12 (09) “…to our program.”

The donor will be revealed at a future date, along with naming information of the new center.

Duke legend Zion Williamson is on his way to New Orleans to greet the fans after being selected first in the NBA Draft last night…

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Zion isn’t the only thing that’s hot right now, State Climatologist Barry Keim says two factors are likely contributing to the hotter than normal temps in the Bayou State.

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On his monthly talk show Governor Edwards responded to criticism of his signature of a fetal heartbeat abortion ban from pro-choice voters. Edwards tried to alleviate concerns of pro-choice Democrats before the governor’s race this fall that Louisiana’s economic progress under his watch will allow the state to invest in programs championed by progressive voters.

Cut 9 (11) “…investments.”

An anonymous individual donates a 2-point-52 million dollar gift to the Nicholls State athletics department to contribute to a 6-point-5 million dollar building project. The project will fund the expansion of Barker Hall to include a football operations center. Athletics Director Mike Roan says the size of the gift is one of the record books.

Cut 10 (10) “…Nicholls State University.”

Zion Williamson is officially a Pelican now and the phenom joins one of the youngest teams in the league, a team that is brimming with potential after trading for Lakers young guns Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Josh Hart. Zion says that kind of foundation makes New Orleans a perfect jumping off point for his young career.

Cut 4 (10) “…over there.”

On his monthly talk show Governor Edwards responded to criticism of his signature of a fetal heartbeat abortion ban from pro-choice voters. When asked what the state is doing to help poor families afford to raise kids they haven’t planned for, Edwards responded by mentioning this year’s budget focused on educating working class families’ children…

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The battle against the opioid crisis moves to the courtroom. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Today marks the first day of summer and State Climatologist Barry Keim indicates this summer is going to sizzle.  Keim says the hot temps are already in the Bayou state as the month of June has exceeded the historical average.

Cut 13 (07) “…the low 90s.”

Keim says the long range forecast from the climate prediction center is forecasting normal rainfall patterns for the summer and says the temps are expected to run above normal for the entire summer.

Zion Williamson is officially a Pelican, and New Orleans is buzzing about the Duke legend’s selection with the first pick in last night’s NBA Draft. After shaking hands with the commissioner, Zion, his mom, and his little brother gathered for an interview where the top pick was overcome with emotion. He spoke about it afterwards…

Cut 3 (09) “…through it.”

Pelicans’ Executive Vice President David Griffen sat triumphantly at a post pick press conference. He says the pick is a watershed moment for the franchise, but for the upcoming 2019-2020, it’ll still be established All-Star point guard Jrue Holliday’s team…

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The team also grabbed hyper-athletic Texas Center Jaxson Hayes and sharpshooting Virginia tech guard Nikeil Alexander-Walker in the first round.

Not a great night for LSU basketball in the draft though. Tremont Waters did manage to get picked up by the Celtics in the second round with the 51^stoverall selection, but former five-star recruit, two-year Tiger Naz Reid fell out of the draft completely after being thought of as a lottery selection in the pre-season. Reid underwhelmed at the athletic testing portion of the combine, and reportedly scared away teams with his inconsistent effort levels throughout the season.

Reid eventually found a potential pathway into the NBA when the Minnesota Timberwolves negotiated a two year “two-way” contract that will see the former Tiger likely spend most of the first year or two of his career playing in the G-League with the Wolves evaluate his progress.

Saints Defensive End Cameron Jordan congratulated 1^st overall pick Zion Williamson before the draft, telling him to just embrace the community, and if you buy all the way in, the community will too.

Zion Williamson is officially a Pelican, and New Orleans is buzzing about the Duke legend’s selection with the first pick in last night’s NBA Draft.  After shaking hands with the commissioner, Zion, his mom, and his little brother gathered for an interview where the top pick was overcome with emotion. He spoke about it afterwards…

Cut 3 (09) “…through it.”

The phenom joins one of the youngest teams in the league, a team that is brimming with potential after trading for Lakers young guns Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Josh Hart. Zion says that kind of foundation makes New Orleans a perfect jumping off point for his young career. The Pels also scooped up Center Jaxson Hayes and shooting guard Nikeil Alexander Walker with the 8^th and 17^th picks they received in a trade with Atlanta.

It’s the first day of summer and the Climate Prediction Center says it is going to be a scorcher for the Bayou State.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Allegiance Health Management facilities across Louisiana are fighting against the opioid crisis to the courtroom.  The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, seeks damages for hospitals and emergency rooms impacted by the opioid epidemic.  New Orleans attorney Mark Stein says the lawsuit aims to stop the overuse of opioids.

Cut 6 (12) “…of these drugs.”

Zion is coming to New Orleans and Pelicans fans are ready to liftoff into a new era of basketball led by the most hyped prospect to enter the draft since Lebron James. The team’s first overall pick in last night’s draft visited the city earlier in the week and got a taste of the culture that he’ll be stewing in for at least the next half decade. At his post draft press conference, Williamson got a taste of the kinds of questions he’ll be faced with in the Big Easy.

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New Pelicans executive vice president David Griffen spoke about their pre-draft interview, where he says newly extended coach Alvin Gentry and Williamson connected over their shared roots in the Carolinas…

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The Pels also scooped up Center Jaxson Hayes and shooting guard Nikeil Alexander Walker with the 8^th and 17^th picks they received in a trade with Atlanta.

An anonymous individual donates a $2.52 million gift to the Nicholls State athletics department to contribute to a $6.5 million building project. The project will fund the expansion of Barker Hall to include a football operations center. Athletics Director Mike Roan says shovels could be in the ground within a couple of weeks with the facility ready for the 2020 football season. The expansion will be placed at the south end zone of John L. Guidry Stadium and will include coaches’ offices, a new locker room, and players’ lounge among other amenities.

Cut 11 (08) “…several other programs.”

Roan says shovels could be in the ground within a couple of weeks with the facility ready for the 2020 football season.

Today marks the first day of summer and State Climatologist Barry Keim indicates this summer is going to sizzle. says two factors are likely contributing to the hotter than normal temps.

Cut 15 (10) “…less cloud cover.”

June has already seen above average temperatures.

Zion Williamson is officially a Pelican, and New Orleans is buzzing about the Duke legend’s selection with the first pick in last night’s NBA Draft. After shaking hands with he commissioner, Zion, his mom, and his little brother gathered for an interview where the top pick was overcome with emotion. Williamson discussed shedding those tears of joy…

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After the pick new Pelicans’ Executive Vice President David Griffen chimed in…

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The team also picked Jaxson Hayes at 8, and Nickeil Alexander Walker at 17.

Allegiance Health Management facilities across Louisiana are fighting against the opioid crisis to the courtroom.  The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, seeks damages for hospitals and emergency rooms impacted by the opioid epidemic.  New Orleans attorney Mark Stein says the deceptive practices by opioid makers are very broad.

Cut 5 (12) “…prescription of opioids.”

On his monthly talk show Governor Edwards responded to criticism of his signature of a fetal heartbeat abortion ban from pro-choice voters. Edwards tried to alleviate concerns of pro-choice Democrats before the fall governor’s race that Louisiana’s economic progress under his watch will allow the state to invest in programs championed by progressive voters.

Cut 9 (11) “…investments.”

Edwards made the comments on his monthly talk show Ask the Governor yesterday.