We’re continuing to monitor that disturbance over in the western Gulf that the National Hurricane Center now says has a 60% chance of tropical development before moving inland Thursday. Whether Arthur officially forms or not, multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected to continue over the next several days. Most of the state is under a Flash Flood Watch through Friday.

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and Louisiana Elderly Protective Services Program Manager Ebony Thomas-Phillips is reminding us to check up on our elders:
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The state has officially launched an initiative called Love Our Waterways, an effort to clean up litter from rivers, lakes and bayous. Keep Louisiana Beautiful Executive Director Susan Russell says dirty waterways are a nationwide problem:
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More information can be found at LoveLaWaterways-dot-org.

SNAP recipients can now earn bonus benefits when they purchase fresh fruits and vegetables with their EBT cards at Walmart locations throughout the state. Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein (green-steen) says it’s part of the Louisiana Carrot Initiative…:
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The program gives SNAP recipients an extra 30 cents for every dollar spent on fruits and veggies at participating stores, which now includes Walmart.

The National Hurricane Center has increased the odds of tropical development for that disturbance in the western Gulf to 60% over the next 48 hours. If that happens the first name of the season is Arthur and would mean tropical storm notices could be required later today for parts of Texas and Louisiana. Regardless of development, a significant amount of rain and flash flood risk remain the primary threat.

The state has launched a new cleanup initiative. Andrew Greenstein reports:
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June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and Louisiana Elderly Protective Services is encouraging residents to learn the warning signs and speak up when they see them. Program Manager Ebony Thomas-Phillips says mistreatment of older adults includes physical harm, sexual misconduct, financial exploitation, and medical neglect:
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To report abuse call 833-577-6532.

Governor Landry has signed the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, limiting lawsuits against the oil and gas industry over climate change. Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux says these lawsuits are frivolous:
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He says the new law is specific to climate change.

A disturbance over northeastern Mexico is expected to move into the northwestern Gulf later today or Wednesday, with a 50 percent chance of tropical development before coming ashore Thursday. Regardless of development, forecasters say heavy rain and flash flooding are possible across the state which is almost entirely under a flash flood watch through Friday.

Louisiana has expanded its SNAP fruit and veggie bonus to Walmarts statewide. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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Education leaders have scheduled a public hearing today hoping to seek clarity from lawmakers on what funds the Governor is asking school districts to use in order to give teachers a $2,000 stipend this year. The fear is that tightening budgets for schools to fund the bonuses may have a negative impact on gains public education in Louisiana has seen in recent years. Lawmakers have until June 23rd to vote on the governor’s plan.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser announced the official launch of Love Our Waterways – a statewide initiative that focuses on cleaning up litter and debris from rivers, lakes, bayous, beaches, and shorelines. Colonel Stephen Clark, with the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, says this is vital to Louisiana:
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More information can be found at LoveLaWaterways-dot-org.

Outrage in Beauregard Parish as a judge goes easy on a former mayor. Andrew Greenstein reports…:
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New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson received a prestigious national award Tuesday in Washington, D.C., recognizing her philanthropy, community service, and humanitarian efforts. Benson was named the 2026 recipient of the Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award, presented by the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation.

Louisiana is launching a statewide Youth ATV-UTV Safety Task Force. Jay Cripple with the New Orleans Regional Safety Commission says hundreds of children and teens are hospitalized from ATV/UTV wrecks. He says parents often buy their kids a vehicle they can grow into…:
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Cripple says common causes of youth injury include reckless speeds and lack of proper safety equipment.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced a new experimental black-bellied whistling duck season starting this year. LDWF Waterfowl Program Manager Jason Olszak says the season will run from October 3rd to the 11th and will offer hunters the opportunity to exclusively target the species…:
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Shooting hours for the special season will be sunrise to sunset. The daily bag limit is four ducks with a possession limit of 12.

Citizens in Beauregard Parish are expressing disappointment in the 90 day sentence of former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts who had sex with a 16 year old while in office. Pamela Sleezer, who’s been covering the trial for the American Press, says the prosecution sought 17 years…:
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Roberts also must pay a $5,000 fine, attend therapy and is ordered to stay away from the victim and his family.

4 years after killing a Covington priest and parishioner, Antonio Tyson pleaded guilty and was formally sentenced to spend the rest of his life on death row. St. Tammany Parish District Attorney Collin Sims says they originally sought the death penalty but then medical records were disclosed showing Tyson had intellectual disabilities..:
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Tyson was charged in connection with the murders of Rev. Otis Young and his friend Ruth Prats.

The Louisiana Youth ATV/UTV Safety Task Force is uniting law enforcement, education and healthcare professionals to protect young people across the state. Kace Kieschnick reports…:
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North Carolina State is reportedly investigating whether LSU violated state unfair trade practices laws during its hiring of men’s basketball coach Will Wade. School officials reportedly believe LSU may have helped Wade avoid a larger buyout payment. Wade paid a $4 million buyout to leave NC State, though his contract called for a $5 million buyout if he departed before April 1, and LSU announced his hiring on March 26.

Several state agencies will come together today to officially launch the Louisiana Youth ATV/UTV Safety Task Force, a statewide effort aimed at protecting young riders through education, awareness, and collaboration. Jay Cripple with the New Orleans Regional Safety Commission says ATV and UTV crashes send approximately 500 children and teenagers to the hospital each year…:
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He says the task force aims to promote safe riding and increase awareness.

The former Mayor of Deridder, Misty Roberts, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for having sex with a 16-year-old boy while she was in office. American Press Reporter Pamela Sleezer has been covering the trial and says the judge was swayed by the defense argument that Roberts was low risk for re-offense…:
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The prosecution argued for the maximum sentence of 17 years and are disappointed the judge showed leniency for a sex crime against a teenager.

Duck hunters can enjoy a special black-bellied whistling duck season beginning this year. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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NC State is reportedly investigating whether LSU improperly persuaded basketball coach Will Wade to break his contract with the Wolfpack and return to Baton Rouge. WRAL News in Raleigh says the school is also refusing to release LSU from potential legal action as it examines whether any state laws were violated in Wade’s departure. They say NC State believes LSU may have helped Wade avoid a larger buyout payment, based on correspondence between the two universities.

Private drivers are seeing relief when it comes to insurance rates, but that’s not the case for commercial drivers. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Students in Assumption Parish will now have the option to take classes online only. Superintendent John Barthelemy says some families prefer a non-traditional education…:
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Students will still be allowed to participate in clubs and sports.

A St. Charles Parish man pulled over for suspected DWI attempted to flee officers and was then attacked by an alligator. State Police Trooper Kyle Wagner says once cops stopped 40-year-old Victor Rivas, he jumped into a swamp when the gator attacked. Wagner says Rivas was hospitalized before being booked..:
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Rivas is charged with DWI and resisting an officer.

An East Baton Rouge Parish woman is taking legal action after her home was allegedly targeted in a hate-motivated vandalism case by a 13-year-old boy. Ryan Thompson, the attorney who’s representing Carolyn Morrison-Howard, who’s black, says the boy is accused of doing several things to racially intimate his client:
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The lawsuit seeks damages from the juvenile’s parents and other parties the family believes may be responsible.

State Police say a St. Charles Parish man who ran from cops during a DWI stop was attacked by an alligator…:
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Meta is launching a national workforce training program to prepare workers for jobs supporting AI infrastructure, and Baton Rouge was selected as one of four pilot cities. The program will train fiber technicians, welders, plumbers, electricians, and other skilled trades. Participants are paid while training, with tuition, travel, and lodging covered.

The Assumption Parish School System has launched an option for students to take classes entirely online. Superintendent John Barthelemy says this program is an alternative for students who thrive with more flexibility…:
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Virtual academy students will still have the chance to take part in sports, clubs and other events.

After losing five-star edge rusher commit Jaiden Bryant to Miami last week, LSU added a flurry of talent to its 2027 class. The Tigers replaced Bryant with five-star pass rusher K.J. Green. The Georgia native is the second-ranked edge rusher in the class. Andre Champagne of 247Sports says Green is solid..:
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Three-star cornerback Markez Davis of Northwest High School in St. Landry Parish announced his commitment to LSU Monday.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says many property owners and drivers are seeing a drop in insurance premiums, but rates for commercial auto insurance continue to go up…:
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He blames high settlements in court with those payouts being passed down to premiums, and more legal reform is needed to address that issue.

State Police say a St. Charles Parish man was attacked by an alligator when trying to evade officers during a DWI stop. Trooper Kyle Wagner says when 40-year-old Victor Rivas was pulled over on I-310 for suspected drunk driving, he jumped off the elevated road into the swamp below and was attacked by the gator:
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Rivas is charged with DWI and resisting an officer.

Northwest High School football star Markez Davis committed to LSU’s 2027 recruiting class yesterday. Kace Kieschnick reports…:
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An East Baton Rouge Parish woman is suing the parents of a 13-year-old boy who’s accused of spray-painting racist graffiti on her garage door last month. Ryan Thompson, Carolyn Morrison-Howard’s lawyer, says his client has been intimidated for a while…:
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The boy was arrested and was booked into juvenile detention on several charges, including hate crimes.

Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill into law Tuesday, eliminating the vehicle inspection sticker program. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley who authored the bill says he’s been pushing for this a while, but Landry said there was a key difference this time…:
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This session also saw plenty of bills aimed at improving Louisiana’s workforce:
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The Louisiana Republican Delegation is happy about what lawmakers pushed through this legislative session. Chairman and Monroe Representative Michael Echols says important measures were approved designed to attract large aerospace companies with property and sales tax breaks…:
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The CAJUNDOME is home to the LHSAA Boys’ Basketball State Championships once again. The association announced plans yesterday to move the event to Lafayette after 12 years in Lake Charles. Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission President Ben Berthelot says Acadiana is the perfect location for this event…:
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The championships had been held in Lake Charles for 12 years.