Governor John Bel Edwards signed legislation banning the use of the social media app Tik Tok on any state-owned devices and state-owned or leased WIFI networks. Marksville Representative Daryl Deshotel, the bill’s author believes similar apps will continue to be a cyber security concern

Cut 5 (11)  “…a time.”

The bill would also ban any other app or service developed by TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, or entities the company owns.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin has proclaimed this Saturday, June 24^th as “LSU Baseball Day” in honor of the Tigers baseball team making it to the C-W-S. Ardoin says he wanted to formally honor the team and he’s going to place a wager on the series with Florida’s Secretary of State Cory Byrd.

Cut 7 (06)  “…like that.” 

And once the Jell-o Shot challenge is over in Omaha Ardoin says he’s going to honor that victory also.

Governor Edwards has vowed to veto some bills pushed through by Republican lawmakers, but will they convene an override session? Kevin Gallagher has more…:

Cut 30 (32)  “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Following the massive restoration effort by SWEPCO crews 90 percent of customers impacted by Friday’s severe weather have had services restored. However, more than 10,000 customers remain without power in Shreveport district including Bossier City and Haughton.

What a game last night as Tommy White blasted a two-run homer over the left field wall in the 11th inning to give the Tigers a two-to-nothing win over Wake Forest. The victory puts LSU in the championship series of the C-W-S. Coach Jay Johnson says it was an unbelievable moment….
cut 30 (06) “…of our team”
The best out of three championship series against Florida begins Saturday.

The NCAA investigation into recruiting violations involving LSU’s men’s basketball and football programs is finally completed. Both programs have been put on a three-year probation, but no future postseason bans. TigerRag Editor Todd Horne says the conclusion of the investigation removes a dark cloud hanging over the head of current LSU Basketball Coach Matt McMahon.

Cut 9 (10)  “…moving forward.”

The three-year probation for both teams begins in September.

Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law legislation that bans the use of the popular video-sharing app TikTok on government-issued devices and networks. Bill’s sponsor, Marksville Representative Daryl Deshotel says it’s a security issue.

Cut 3 (13) “…of Americans.”

The U-S government approved a ban on TikTok on federal government devices throughout all 50 states.

Governor Edwards also signed legislation that bans corporal punishment in public schools statewide unless parents give written consent. Metairie Representative Stephanie Hilferty says the Department of Education is tasked with creating a permission slip for schools.

Cut 10 (12) “…as spanking.”

The policy will go into effect in the 2023-2024 school year.

LSU has done it, they’ve won three straight elimination games to advance to the championship round of the College World Series. Tommy White sent Tiger fans into a frenzy when he blasted a two-run home run in the 11th for a two-to-nothing win over Wake Forest last night. It will go down as an iconic moment. LSU will face Florida in the championship series, which gets underway tomorrow night.

In the wake of the legislative session, Governor Edwards has vowed to veto some bills pushed through by Republican lawmakers, but will they convene an override session? Kevin Gallagher has more…:

Cut 3 (32)  “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Ochsner Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center have partnered to build an Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in southeast Louisiana with six facilities in the New Orleans area, Baton Rouge, and Covington. Medical director Dr. Brian Moore says the immediate impact of the partnership is a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach and the wider availability of clinical trials for patients in Louisiana.

Cut 6 (12)  “…high burden.”

Governor Edwards has signed a bill that bans corporal punishment in public schools unless there is written consent from the parents. Metairie Representative Stephanie Hilferty says some lawmakers, however, wanted their schools to have the option to use corporal punishment or not in schools.

Cut 12 (09)    “…their child.” 

The new policy will go into effect in the upcoming school year.

A bill passed into law by Governor Edwards that would hike the tax on e-cigarettes and vape products goes into effect next month, Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 3 (31)  “….I’m Brooke Thorington”

A Slidell police officer was injured after his vehicle overturned in a ditch while attempting to stop an orange Dodge Charger near Highway 11 and Interstate 12 last night. The pursuit led into Lacombe on Highway 190 West. The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect is still at large.

Governor Edwards signs legislation that gives property owners the right to hire a public adjuster to handle their property insurance claims. Chalmette Representative Ray Garafalo …:

Cut 5 (13)   “…with the insurance company.”

The law takes effect on August 1^st.

LSU Tigers  Pitcher Paul Skenes has recorded a whopping 200 strikeouts on the field which adds up to $2000 donated to the non-profit – Folds of Honor. Senior Director of Chapter Relations Diane Niemecek says it’s an amazing contribution to the organization.

Cut 11 (13)  “…these recipients.”

Skenes and supporters have donated over 24 thousand dollars.

The “Protecting Teachers Rights Act” which provides teachers and administrators with civil and criminal immunity if they intervene in a physical fight on campus was signed into law by Governor John Bel Edwards. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges – the bill author – says this gives teachers added protection.

Cut 3 (10) “…passed overwhelmingly.”

The bill gained support from the House of Representatives and Senate.

The governor has also signed legislation requiring private health insurance to cover the cost of fertility preservation for those undergoing medical treatments for cancer or other illnesses that could affect their fertility. Baton Rouge Representative Paula Davis patients will now have the option to freeze their eggs or sperm before treatments begin.

Cut 6 (06)  “…infertile.” 

Davis says this is welcome news to individuals who could be faced with a loss of fertility on top of a cancer diagnosis.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is warning the public of potential fish kills due to scorching hot temperatures, extended cloudy weather, and storms. Aquatic organisms usually repopulate affected areas by dispersing from nearby, connected, unaffected areas. Inland Fisheries Technical Advisor Robby Maxwell says systems normally recover on their own.

Cut 11 (12)  “…fish kill.”

To report fish kill, visit wlf.louisiana.gov and call the number related to the district you live in.

LSU left-hander Nate Ackenhausen threw six shutout innings in a five-to-nothing win to eliminate Tennessee from the College World Series. Ackenhausen received a text yesterday morning that he would make his first start of the season… There’s a concern LSU does not have enough pitching, but Coach Jay Johnson does not share that concern…

Cut 13 (15) “…be successful” 

Blake Money or Javen Coleman are possible starters for tonight’s game.

Senate Finance Chairman Bodi White regrets voting for the $100 million dollar funding cut to the Louisiana Department of Health in the final moments of the legislative session. White says his time was limited and admits he did not read much if any of the budget.

Cut 10 (11) “…should not have.”

L-D-H officials told state senators the 100 million dollar cut could result in a 740-million dollar reduction in funding when you factor in federal matching dollars.

The “Protecting Teachers Rights Act” which provides school employees immunity from civil liability and criminal prosecution if they try to stop fights on school grounds. Bill’s author, Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges says teachers are often in a no-win situation when a fight happens.

Cut 4 (10)  “…or whatever.” 

The bill gained support from the House of Representatives and Senate.

State Treasurer John Schroder is calling on state agencies to accept electronic payment options like PayPal and Venmo. Brooke Thorington has more.

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State senators express regret over approving a state budget that contained a 100-million dollar cut in funding to the Department of Health. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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LSU toppled Tennessee last night in a 5-to-nothing win. LSU left-hander Nate Ackenahusen threw six shutout innings. The Tigers will need to beat Wake Forest tonight to stay alive. The first pitch is at 6PM.

A new report by CreditCards.com finds Louisiana has the third highest credit card debt burden in the country. The state’s average credit card balance is 54 hundred dollars. Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says people in Louisiana live on a below-average household income.

Cut 14 (10)  “…it off.”

Louisiana ranked 47^th in average household income with an average of $76,000 annually.

The parents of 29-year-old Donovan Bailey who was killed in Reserve in 2013  have joined with Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans to increase the reward amount for new tips in the cold case. President Darlene Causanza (cu-zan-za) hopes increasing the amount will garner new leads in the case.

Cut 7 (13) “…final arrest.”

Anyone with leads should contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111, download the  CSGNO app, or visit crimestoppersgno.org to post a tip.

It’s been a difficult weekend for thousands in northwest Louisiana who have been without power since Thursday night as a result of severe storms. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

State Police are investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting in Pineville Sunday early morning. Troopers say police had an encounter with a male subject, who reportedly begin firing at them. The male subject died on the scene. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

Another casualty of the state budget fighting is the Humane Society of Louisiana. HSLA asked for $3 million of the state’s surplus to cover construction and repair costs of shelters across the state.  H-S-L-A Director Jeff Dorson says there was even a plan to build two shelters at state prisons where the inmates would clean and interact with pets.

Cut 14 (09)  “…with nothing.”

Last year a request for $2 million to give shelters grants for repairs or renovations was also denied.

The state Department of Health reports nearly 3,000 Louisianans were hospitalized or treated every year from 2010-2020 due to heat-related illness. Parishes with the highest rates of heat-related hospitalizations were clustered around the Central and Northwest regions of the state. Dr. Alicia Van Doren says hospitalization and ED rates for workers are distributed around the northern part of the state.

Cut 5 (13)   “…Bossier, Webster.”

The report is part of a CDC program through 2026.

If you have a Louisiana driver’s license, state ID, or vehicle registered with the Office of Motor Vehicles, your personal information was likely exposed in a massive data breach caused by the hacking of third-party software. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Casey Tingle urges residents to take measures to secure their accounts.

Cut 12 (12) “…three services.” 

Tingle says this is an ongoing investigation and they will provide updates on their website. For more information visit NextSteps–dot-LA -dot- gov.

Severe thunderstorms rolled through Caddo and Bossier Parishes early this morning packing winds up to 80 mph. National Weather Service Meteorologist Shane Pendleton says extreme temperatures and more storms will make a bad situation worse.

Cut 11 (11)  “… anywhere fast.”

LSU has made it to the College World Series and now the goal is to win the school’s seventh national championship.  Since going 1-and-2 in the SEC Tournament, LSU has won five straight, and crews say they are clicking…

Cut 5 (11)  “…that’s it”

The Tiger’s first opponent is Tennessee Saturday night against Tennessee at 6 PM.

When it comes to gas prices, what a difference a year makes as the price at the pump is nearly a dollar and a half lower compared to last year’s record high gas prices. Redman says gas prices should hold steady for the summer maybe a slight bump around the 4th of July holiday but no steep hikes are expected unless a hurricane shuts down a bunch of refineries.

Cut 8 (13)  “… now today.”