A federal judge has ordered the state to remove all minor offenders at the State Penitentiary at Angola by September 15th. In her ruling, Judge Shelly Dick said the youth are not getting the rehabilitation they need. The lead attorney for the plaintiffs is David Utter says Judge Dick agreed with them that housing youths at Angola will only harden them…

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The state created the Bridge City Center for Youth at Angola last summer after several violent episodes at other youth facilities. This is only a temporary setup until a new facility opens at Monroe this fall.

The Grambling State Tigers and the LSU Tigers will face off on the football field for the first time tomorrow night. GSU President Rick Gallot says this is a great experience for the student-athletes.  He says the football team is used to playing in big venues across the country.

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Kick-off is set for 6:30 p.m.

Among the topics in the first statewide televised debate with five of the seven major gubernatorial candidates, was the state’s property insurance crisis. Four of the candidates say they would call for a special session immediately after taking oath. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says how the state regulates the industry needs to be changed.

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Former Louisiana Business and Industry president, Stephen Waguespack…

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Treasurer John Schroder says he would call for a summit with several entities to discuss the best way to address the crisis.

A federal judge has told the state it must remove the 15 juvenile offenders that are housed at the State Penitentiary in Angola by September 15th. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A one-point-eight million dollar Louisiana Lottery ticket was sold in New Orleans for the August 30th drawing, but so far no one has claimed the prize. The Louisiana Lottery says players won 11.7 million dollars in August from lottery drawings and scratch-off winners claimed 16 million dollars.

LSU Coach Kim Mulkey’s ten-year, 36 million-dollar contract has been approved by the LSU Board of Supervisors. Mulkey will make 3.15 million dollars in the upcoming season. Board member Remy Starns was happy to vote for it and believes LSU has the best women’s college basketball coach in the country…

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The only board member who voted against it was Jay Blossman.

Grambling State and LSU will face off for the first time tomorrow night in Tiger Stadium. GSU President Rick Gallot says this is a great opportunity for the school and football team.

Cut 6 (11) “…football too.”

Gallot says GramFam will make their presence known. Kick-off is set for 6:30 p.m.

A federal judge has ordered that the dozen or so violent juvenile offenders housed at the State Penitentiary at Angola must be removed by September 15th. In her ruling, Judge Shelly Dick said the facility screams prison and the youth are not getting the rehabilitation they need. The lead attorney for the plaintiffs is David Utter…

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The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice has commented on Friday’s ruling.

The ten-year, 36 million dollar contract for Lady Tigers basketball Coach Kim Mulkey was approved by the LSU Board of Supervisors. Only one board member voted against it and that was Jay Blossman, who would rather see coaches get huge bonuses for winning championships

Cut 15 (13) “…compensation”

The contract makes Mulkey the highest-paid coach in women’s college basketball history.

In the first televised debate, five gubernatorial candidates addressed the state’s property insurance crisis. Four of the candidates say they would call for a special session immediately after taking oath. Former Louisiana Business and Industry president, Stephen Waguespack…

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Representative Richard Nelson’s polling numbers kept him from being invited to debate.

Grambling State will battle LSU for the first time in a rivalry match-up tomorrow night. GSU President Rick Gallot ….

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Gallot says this is a great opportunity for the school and football team. He says the GramFam will be traveling to Baton Rouge to show support. Kick-off is set for 6:30 p.m.

Five candidates in the governor’s race appeared in the first televised debate ahead of the October 14 primary. Among the topics discussed was the state’s property insurance crisis. The sole Independent candidate Hunter Lundy says multiple hurricanes and the court system being shut down due to COVID only exacerbated the problem and there was little legal recourse.

Cut 11 (11) “…homeowner’s program.”

Treasurer John Schroder says he would call for a summit with several entities to discuss the best way to address the crisis.

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Schroder says he would call for a summit with several entities to discuss the best way to address the crisis.

It’s going to be the battle of the Tigers this weekend in Baton Rouge. Grambling State will face LSU on the football field for the first time tomorrow night. GSU President Rick Gallot says this is a great opportunity for the school and football team.

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The historic Grambling Tigers have won 15 national titles and 26 SWAC Conference Championships.

A new law that went into effect this year allows more students to receive free meals. Rhonda Jackson, Director of No Kid Hungry Louisiana says there are three categories of school meals, free, reduced meals, and paid lunch.

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The bipartisan legislation provides $860,000 in funding each year which allows 14,000 more students eligible for free meals, totaling 440,000 more meals for Louisiana students.

Five major candidates running for Louisiana governor outlined their ideas on the state’s pressing issues in the first TV debate last night. The first question thrown at them was how will they respond to the state’s crime issue if elected governor. Treasurer John Schroder says crime isn’t just about putting someone in jail…the state needs to put more into treating people with mental illness.

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Former Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson used this question to take a shot at Republican Jeff Landry, who decided not to attend…

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Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says fentanyl is the root cause of our crime problem. While Independent Hunter Lundy says better-educated children would result in less crime. Landry plans to be at the next televised debate, a week from tonight.

A new ad campaign to bring more tourists to the Bayou State is underway. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism launched the “My Louisiana” campaign to promote domestic and international travel. Nungesser says the campaign shows potential visitors that Louisiana has something for everyone.

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The campaign will use digital video, print advertising, streaming audio, still photography, visitor guide, and will run on billboards, in major outlets.

According to the Louisiana Lottery, $16 million in scratch-offs was won statewide, nearly $12 million from lottery tickets last month, and $877 thousand in fast-play winnings. And that’s not all, Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison…

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And while the numbers vary month-to-month, Annison says things are off to a good start for the new fiscal year…

LSU Coach Kim Mulkey, who led the women’s basketball team to their first national championship, has agreed to a ten-year contract worth 32 million dollars. The Advocate’s Scott Rabalais says the hall-of-fame coach has taken the program to the top within two seasons

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The contract will make Mulkey the highest-paid women’s college basketball coach in the country. The LSU Board of Supervisors is expected to approve the record deal tomorrow.

This week’s U-S Drought Monitor reveals that 95 percent of the state remains in a drought. State climatologist Barry Keim says many parishes in the “extreme and exceptional” drought areas have gotten worse.

Cut 9 (12) “…move forward.” 

The extreme northern part of the state is not experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions. Keim says the conditions in the extreme southeastern part of the state have improved.

Treasurer John Schroder launches an attack ad linking gubernatorial opponent Jeff Landry to a Texas attorney accused of scamming property owners after the 2020 hurricanes. Brooke Thorington has more…

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After the State Fire Marshal’s Office said residents can resume outdoor grilling even with the statewide burn ban in place, LSU says tailgaters can grill out this Saturday before the Grambling game on campus. However, you are urged to be extremely careful when doing so.

Jimmy Buffett, the legendary ‘Margaritaville’ singer, died Friday as a result of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare form of skin cancer. LSU School of Medicine Oncologist Dr. Brian Boulmay says the disease develops after long periods of exposure to natural or artificial light. He says if you see a flesh or colored mole, freckle, or bump on the skin, you should contact your physician 

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Men are twice as likely to develop this cancer than women. And about 80 percent are 70 and older.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who’s a physician, believes Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is fit to continue to serve despite two recent episodes in which McConnel froze and was unable to speak. Despite concerns about the 81-year-old’s health, Cassidy is satisfied with McConnell’s role in the Senate.

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The first televised debate of the 2023 governor’s race is tomorrow night, but the front-runner will not be there. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A Simmesport man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Avoyelles Parish on Sunday. 40-year-old James Dibble Jr. of Simmesport was struck by a Mazda 6 driven by 40-year-old Mary Cazelot on Old Highway 1. Cazelot was arrested for felony hit and run, obstruction of justice, and driving under suspension. The investigation is ongoing.

Singer Jimmy Buffett died Friday from the most aggressive form of skin cancer, merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), detected in less than three thousand people in the U-S every year. LSU School of Medicine Oncologist Dr. Brian Boulmay says people are at greater risk after being exposed to natural or artificial sources of light for long periods of time.

Cut 3 (12) “…any kind.”

Tumors show up on the forearm, neck, face, and lower legs and can spread to the lymph nodes, liver, bones, lungs, and brain.

The top five candidates in the Louisiana 2023 governor’s race will face off in the first televised debate tomorrow. But Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry, will not participate. Landry says he’s concerned that one of the sponsors won’t treat Republican candidates fairly.

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The candidates will discuss the issues facing Louisiana at 7 PM at WWL-TV’s studio in New Orleans.

We asked Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy his thoughts on Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s health after the Kentucky lawmaker appeared to freeze in front of the public after a second recent episode. Cassidy says he’s pleased with the attending physician to Congress report.

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The report says there is no evidence that McConnel suffered a seizure disorder, experienced a stroke, or movement disorder such as Parkinson’s disease

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry says the Tiger Island Fire, the state’s largest in history, is now 65 percent contained. Rainfall over the Labor Day weekend has helped but has also created muddy conditions that are slowing the use of heavy equipment.

18-year-old Jailyn Smith and two other teenagers have been arrested in connection to a shooting that fatally wounded 15-year-old Ja’Kobe Queen and injured a female at the 52^nd Sugar Cane Classic, an annual match-up between Port Allen and Brusly high schools. West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes says even with law enforcement on-site the suspect ended Queen’s life Friday.

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The suspect, 18-year-old Jarrettin Ranaud Jackson II, was arrested Monday in Baton Rouge.

Despite some rain over Labor Day weekend, the Tiger Island wildfire, the state’s largest in history, is still active. The fire has burned over 31 thousand acres. Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford says there are still a few active spots but the fire remains within the current footprint.

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The Louisiana Forestry Association is offering up to two thousand dollars to anyone with information leading to an arrest and conviction. If you have information, call LDAF, Beauregard Parish Sheriff, or local law enforcement.

Louisiana has received a 73-million dollar federal grant to build electronic vehicle charging stations and the state is looking for businesses that want to operate and maintain the stations. Brooke Thorington has more…

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Republican Jeff Landry says he has $ 8 million in cash on hand and has raised $3 million since July in his bid to be governor. Campaign finance reports for all of the candidates are due September 14th. And there is a statewide televised debate tomorrow, but Landry is not participating.

The Tiger Island wildfire, the largest wildfire in the state’s history, is now 57 percent contained. Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford says more than 330 people are working to assist with the Tiger Island fire. He says this is an unprecedented situation and the statewide burn ban is still active.

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Authorities say the Tiger Island fire is arson-related.  If you have information, call LDAF, Beauregard Parish Sheriff, or local law enforcement.

West Monroe Head Football Coach Todd Garvin was placed on administrative leave Tuesday. KNOE TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich says Principal Dan Lane made the decision after a player was hospitalized due to heat ex as he apparently worked too hard during Monday’s practice…

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The Ouachita Citizen reports the player that went the hospital on Monday was doing extra work because he missed practice the week before because of COVID.

West Baton Rouge Parish authorities announce three more people have been arrested for their role in a fatal shooting at a high school football game that left 15-year-old Ja’Kobe Queen dead. West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes…

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The suspect, 18-year-old Jarrettin Ranaud Jackson II, was arrested Monday in Baton Rouge. Jackson is charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder, carrying a firearm on school property, and possession of a machine gun.

State Transportation is looking to partner with businesses to build and maintain electric vehicle charging stations. DOTD Chief Maintenance Engineer Kevin Reed says the potential businesses will fund the remaining 20 percent.

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80 percent of the costs of the charging stations will be funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Reed says he expects to see more charging stations as a result of the grant program in Louisiana around this time next year.