The U.S Marshals Office Eastern District of Louisiana New Orleans announces operation “Summer Knights” has led to the recovery of fourteen missing endangered teens. One additional child was located, and eight arrests were made. Senior inspector Brian Fair says one suspect was associated with a 16-year-old runaway…:
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He says some of the children recovered were suspected victims of human trafficking.

A new report from the Heritage Foundation ranks Louisiana among the Top Ten states for “Educational Freedom.” State Education Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says Louisiana’s Number 9 ranking is good, but there’s more progress to be made:
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He says educational freedom means parents are empowered to make decisions about their child’s education.

Lawmakers meet in Baton Rouge today to discuss the idea of eliminating the state income tax. More from Jeff Palermo…:
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Fans who attended the LSU/Southern game Saturday found themselves in an unusually large amount of traffic which University Officials say they are trying to fix going forward. They say some of the problems were related to the historic turnout where two fan bases from the same city were trying to get on campus at one time.

The Biden Administration’s student debt forgiveness plan could be challenged in court. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the White House’s rationale for canceling student debt is based on the 2003 Heroes Act passed by congress that granted loan forgiveness if an individual experiences a natural disaster or is off fighting a war.
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Republican attorneys general are threatening a lawsuit claiming the President abused his executive authority.

Leaders of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services went before a legislative committee today to discuss their plans on increasing case workers. Assistant Secretary of Child Welfare Rhenda Hodnett
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The state agency is facing criticism for the mishandling of cases, including the overdose death of a two-year-old.
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After multiple escapes from youth detention centers and more teens committing violent crimes, Brooke Thorington asks Louisiana Corrections Secretary his thoughts on juvenile crime.
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A historic matchup will take place Saturday night in Tiger Stadium as LSU and Southern will face each other for the first time in football. Tigers First-year head coach Brian Kelly says it should be a spectacle…
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Criticism of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is getting pushback from Republicans, and the matter could end up in court. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The statistical peak of the hurricane season is this week, but still no tropical threats to the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring four systems, two of them are named storms. Hurricane Danielle and Tropical Storm Earl are in the Atlantic far from land.

Usually after Labor Day, political races heat up and campaign ads start popping up on the radio, TV and social media. But political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this year will be quiet, because there’s not a heated Congressional or US race. But he says next year will be a different story as all statewide offices are up for grabs…
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No one has officially announced they are running for governor next year.

History will be made Saturday night as LSU will host Southern in the first ever meeting on the football field between the two Baton Rouge universities. Jaguars head coach Eric Dooley says it’s great for the two fanbases to get together…
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Kick-off is set for 6:30 at Tiger Stadium.

The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare meets at this hour to discuss concerns of the child welfare division at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. Committee Chair Senator Fred Mills says he expects they will directly question DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters’…:
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The division came under fire following a recent overdose death of a toddler and alleged child sexual abuse by a foster parent.

Though LSU fans are still in shock over the one-point loss to Florida State in the season opener Sunday night, Edge rusher B-J Ojulari says they still have the whole season ahead of them…:
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Quarterback Jayden Daniels played well in the game, tossing two touchdown passes and rushing for over 100 yards.

Former New Orleans mayor and political family patriarch, Moon Landrieu, has passed away at 92. Jeff Palermo has more on Landrieu’s legacy…:
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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the person accused of stabbing a deputy after breaking into a bank in Moss Bluff. They say 45-year-old Angela Rachelle Bertrand of Lake Charles was booked Monday on numerous charges. The deputy involved only received minor injuries in the incident.

DCFS has recently faced criticism over issues taking place within its child welfare division, and a Senate Committee is meeting this morning to discuss what’s going on. Health and Welfare Chairman Senator Fred Mills says they’ll also review personnel to see if Secretary Marketa Garner Walters’ statements of staffing shortages are a contributing factor.
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You can watch the meeting on the legislature’s website.

LSU fans are still in shock over the one-point loss in the season opener versus Florida State Sunday night. A blocked extra point on the final play of the game preserved a 24-23 Seminole victory. Malik Nabers had two blocked kicks on the night and also muffed two punts. Coach Brian Kelly thought Nabers could do the job…:
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The Tigers will face Southern this weekend for the first time ever in football.

Louisiana’s Correction’s Secretary responds to youth detention center escapes and the rise in juvenile crime. Brooke Thorington reports…:
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State Police say they are investigating an officer involved shooting in which a Houma cop reportedly shot one subject overnight. They say that individual was transported to a hospital with injuries. Investigators say no law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident and this is an active investigation.

A Senate Committee will meet this morning to talk about concerns within DCFS. Brooke Thorington has more from the committee chair….:
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State Police report they are investigating an officer involved shooting within the Houma Police Department. LSP posted on social media the shooting took place early this morning in Terrebonne Parish and one subject was transported to a hospital due to their injuries. No word on if the officer was the one injured. Troopers say this is an active investigation.

Former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu has passed away at the age of 92. The political family patriarch served as the city’s 56th mayor from 1970 to 1978. Analyst Clancy Dubos says Landrieu transformed New Orleans economically…:
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Landrieu had 9 children including Mitch who also served as Mayor of New Orleans, and Mary who served three terms as US Senator.

State Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc comments on the multiple escapes of juveniles from detention centers this year — and more violent crimes being committed by teenagers…:
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But he says the recidivism rate is dropping, meaning less people are going back to prison.

The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare will meet this morning to discuss concerns of the child welfare division at the Department of Children and Family Services. Committee Chair Senator Fred Mills says they want to know how the department will address recent failures, mainly a toddler overdose death and alleged child sexual abuse by a foster parent…:
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Former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu has passed away at the age of 92. Looking back at the life of the political family patriarch, analyst Clancy Dubos says Landrieu won praise for helping New Orleans through difficult times for race relations as segregation came to an end…:
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His son Mitch also served as mayor for two terms. His daughter, Mary, served as a Louisiana US Senator.

Many LSU fans are at a loss for words over Sunday night’s season-opening defeat to Florida State. The Tigers made way too many mistakes in Brian Kelly’s first game as head coach of the Bayou Bengals. Quarterback Jayden Daniels says they have to learn from those mistakes…:
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The LSU/Southern game kicks off Saturday night at 6:30 inside Death Valley.

With today’s check on gas prices following a busy Labor Day weekend on the roads, AAA says the statewide average for a gallon of regular is $3.30. Down over 10 cents over last week.

Louisiana does not have an abortion clinic operating for the first time since 1974, so what does this mean for them now? Kathaleen Pittman, director of the Hope Medical Center for Women in Shreveport, says during the uncertainty of the last eight weeks they’ve received widespread support from the community…:
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The closures come following the state supreme court’s rejection to hear an appeal challenging the ban on abortion in Louisiana.

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory is back from a three-week stay at an in-patient rehab facility in Texas. He spoke to the media upon his return saying it wasn’t easy to ask for help…:
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Guillory said twenty-one days is just the beginning and this is a lifelong process for him.

Starting tomorrow eligible Entergy customers can apply for a $150 credit on their bill. Brooke Thorington has more on the $4.4 million dollar pledge from the utility…:
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And the gas prices continue to help with family expenses. The statewide average for a gallon of regular stands at $3.53, down another 2 cents overnight.

Voters in Louisiana love to show off that they’ve been to the polls and Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is unveiling the design for the 2022 “I Voted” sticker at this hour in Baton Rouge.

Since the state supreme court rejected to hear an appeal challenging the ban on abortion in Louisiana, the three remaining clinics here are being forced to close. Director of the Hope Medical Center for Women in Shreveport, Kathaleen Pittman:
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This is the first time since 1974 Louisiana does not have an abortion clinic.

Starting tomorrow, eligible Entergy customers will be able to apply for a one time $150 credit on their bill. To qualify your total household income cannot exceed $69,000. Entergy spokesperson David Freese says more programs are coming to help customers who need assistance with their bill…:
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You can apply for the credit on Entergy’s website.

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory is back from a three-week stay at in-patient rehab in Texas. He met with the media to discuss his recovery. Marsanne Golsby has that…:
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Myles Brennan’s troubled football career has come to an end as the LSU quarterback announced Monday he has decided to move on to the next chapter in his life. It’s reported the 6th year QB, who was considered a favorite to win the starting job for the Tigers, made the decision after he was told he would be placed in the 3rd string position. No word on who Coach Brian Kelly’s starter will be when the season opens against Florida State on September 4th.