Get ready for a wet start to the week next week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Carly Kovacik (ko-VAH-chick) says a front will be moving into the state starting Sunday.

Cut 12 (08) “…also pushing south.” 

And that’s going to bring about one to two inches of rainfall, possibly more in some areas.

The Gulf of Mexico is seeing an increase in its shark population. Dr. Dean Grubbs, the associate director of research at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory, says while shark populations are in bad shape in most of the world, it’s a different story in the U.S., with the country having managed shark populations since 1993.

Cut 4 (11) “…the populations recovering.”

Cash-strapped New Orleans has withdrawn its 110-million-dollar bond and loan request from the State Bond Commission. Mayor Helena Moreno says the city pulled the application because it would have been denied amid the ongoing political dispute. Tulane political science professor Mike Sherman says the relationship between New Orleans and the Landry administration is not good.

Cut 9 (13)  “…is expanding.”

The MLB Draft is this weekend, and a few Tigers will definitely hear their names called. Koki Riley covers LSU baseball for The Advocate and says this year’s LSU group is not as deep as in past years.

Cut 6 (07) “…tenth round.”

Outfielders Derek Curiel and Jake Brown are projected to go in the first and second rounds.

The public beef between Governor Landry and the city of New Orleans continues to widen. New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno withdrew the city’s application for a 110-million dollar loan to help with cash flow. Moreno says she knew it would be denied because of the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill by an Orleans Parish Grand Jury. Tulane Political science professor Mike Sherman says the state’s dispute with New Orleans will likely not end until Murrill is exonerated and someone takes the fall for the indictment of Murrill..

Cut 11 (10) “…coming together.”

Moreno says she would like to meet with Governor Landry face to face to talk about the city’s finances.

Heavy rainfall is possible early next week

Cut 13  (09) “..exist with that”

That’s Carly Kovacik with the National Weather Service, who says we could see rainfall rates in excess of two to four inches per hour in some cases.

A 30-year-old Denham Springs man is facing two counts of negligent homicide for his role in a crash that killed a husband and a wife in Livingston Parish. Sixty-four-year-old Linda Watts and 62-year-old Joseph Watts were pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver, Brandon Koehnke, suffered minor injuries and was booked into jail after investigators say he crossed the centerline in a right-hand curve and struck Watts’ vehicle head on.

The Gulf coast is seeing an increase in its shark population. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The political dispute between the city of New Orleans and Louisiana continues to intensify as the city withdraws a loan request to the State Bond Commission for 110-million dollars.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

There’s a chance for heavy rainfall early next week. National Weather Services Meteorologist Carly Kovacik says for north Louisiana they can expect…

Cut 14 (08) “…setting up.

But for south Louisiana four to six inches of rain could fall from Sunday to Tuesday, Three to four inches for central Louisiana.

The Major League Baseball draft begins tomorrow. Former LSU stars Derek Curiel and Jake Brown should be selected in the first two rounds. The Tigers have several high school signees that could get drafted and head straight to the pros, one of the players is six-foot-seven right-hander Jensen Hirschkorn of California…

Cut 8 (12) “…with his fastball”

That’s Koki Riley, who covers the LSU Tigers for the Advocate.

The shark population is on the rise in the Gulf of Mexico; and with that comes an increase in the likelihood of a beachgoer encountering one. Dr. Dean Grubbs, the associate director of research at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory, points out, however, that sharks aren’t the only ones increasing in number.

Cut 5 (07) “…30 years ago.”

The Gulf of Mexico is seeing an increase in its shark population. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Alexandria police confirmed human remains were found in Boyce and believe the remains are those of missing 22-year-old Jakobey Kahey. Two people, 20-year-old Taylor Jenkins and 25-year-old Daviyone Mock, were arrested in connection with the suspected homicide Wednesday.

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno has withdrawn the city’s 110-million-dollar bond and loan request from the State Bond Commission because she believed it would have been denied. She said the city has found another path to fund city services but reminded the state that Louisiana needs New Orleans as much the city needs it. Governor Jeff Landry responded by saying no one has done more for the city than him, but he will not allow the state to be used as an ATM. Tulane political science professor Mike Sherman says the relationship between New Orleans and the Landry administration will need to be fixed eventually.

Cut 10 (09) “…off ramp.”

A front expected to hit Louisiana next week, and National Weather Service meteorologist Carly Kovacik says it’s going to bring precipitation throughout the state, particularly in the northern half.

Cut 13 (09) “…exist with that.”

Those of you in north and southeast Louisiana, get ready for a wet start to the week next week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Carly Kovacik (ko-VAH-chick) says a front will be moving into the state starting Sunday.

Cut 12 (08) “…also pushing south.” 

And that’s going to bring about one to two inches of rainfall, possibly more in some areas.

Cash-strapped New Orleans has withdrawn its 110-million-dollar bond and loan request from the State Bond Commission. Mayor Helena Moreno says the city pulled the application because it would have been denied amid the ongoing political dispute. Tulane political science professor Mike Sherman says the relationship between New Orleans and the Landry administration is not good.

Cut 9 (13)  “…is expanding.”

The Gulf of Mexico is seeing an increase in its shark population. Dr. Dean Grubbs, the associate director of research at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory, says while some species continue to decline in population, others are recovering due to warming water temperatures.

Cut 3 (12) “…for bull sharks.”

The MLB Draft is this weekend, and LSU outfielders Derek Curiel and Jake Brown are projected to go in the first and second rounds. Koki Riley covers LSU baseball for The Advocate and says most of the other players who have a chance to leave Baton Rouge for pro ball are older right-handed relief pitchers.

Cut 7 (09) “…definitely go.”

Head Coach Jay Johnson and his staff will keep an eye on the draft to see where the top LSU prep signees end up.

The shark population is on the rise in the Gulf of Mexico; and with that comes an increase in the likelihood of a beachgoer encountering one. Dr. Dean Grubbs, the associate director of research at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory, points out, however, that sharks aren’t the only ones increasing in number.

Cut 5 (07) “…30 years ago.”

A St. Landry Parish woman is cited for allegedly selling native turtles online. LDWF agents say 32-year-old Sydney Broussard of Eunice was selling red eared slider turtles for eight dollars apiece and an alligator snapping turtle for 30 dollars. Captain Scott Dupre says Broussard faces a 350-dollar fine for each turtle she was selling.

Cut 11 (10) “…responsible for restitution.”

Initial findings from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s RURAL Health study show that Franklin Parish has elevated rates of obesity and high blood pressure. Lead researcher Dr. Stephanie Broyles says the findings underscore the importance of having strong health care in all communities, including in rural areas.

Cut 14 (13) “…address these conditions.”

The MLB Draft is this weekend, and a few Tigers will definitely hear their names called. Koki Riley covers LSU baseball for The Advocate and says this year’s LSU group is not as deep as past years.

Cut 6 (07) “…tenth round.”

Outfielders Derek Curiel and Jake Brown are projected to go in the first and second rounds.

A St. Landry Parish woman has been cited for selling native turtles online, a direct violation of a new Louisiana law.  LDWF says 32-year-old Sydney Broussard of Eunice was selling red eared slider turtles for eight dollars apiece and an alligator snapping turtle for 30 dollars. Captain Scott Dupre says agents seized the turtles and returned them to the water. Dupre says it’s not illegal to possess the turtles but there are limits…

Cut 12 (08) “…alligator snapping turtle.”

Broussard faces a 350-dollar fine for each turtle she was selling.

New research has found that the shark population along the Gulf Coast is at its highest level it’s been since the 1970s.  Doctor Dean Grubbs with Florida State’s Coastal and Marine Laboratory credits conservation policies…

Cut 4 (10) “…recovering”

Amir “Aura” Khan is headed to LSU. The viral McNeese basketball student manager officially joined Will Wade’s staff. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

LSU’s biggest athletic donors have been invited to the Governor’s Mansion next month for a private presentation on what Tiger Athletic Foundation President Matt Borman calls an alternative revenue opportunity that “could change the future of college sports.” There will be two informational sessions, one on August 3and the other on August 5.

The Gulf of Mexico is seeing an increase in its shark population. Dr. Dean Grubbs, the associate director of research at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory, says while some species continue to decline in population, others are recovering due to warming water temperatures.

Cut 3 (12) “…for bull sharks.”

Viral McNeese basketball student manager Amir Khan is following Will Wade to LSU. Khan became the first student manager to sign an NIL deal, and his goal for his senior year is to help other managers at LSU, McNeese and elsewhere land deals of their own. As for the boombox, we’ll have to wait and see.

Cut 9 (11)  “…the other stuff.”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation says the Atlantic tarpon is a declining species, but that didn’t stop the governor from vetoing the bill that would have put some protections on it. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Funeral arrangements for Baton Rouge Senator Larry Selders have been announced. His funeral will take place Tuesday at Mount Zion First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. A viewing will be held from nine to 11 that morning, with the service following shortly thereafter.

A St. Landry Parish woman is cited for allegedly illegally selling native turtles online. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Robert John Sr., the cofounder of longtime Acadiana business J&J Exterminating, passed away at his home last month. John co-founded the business with his brother in Crowley with one truck and a landline and grew it into Louisiana’s largest family-owned pest control company. John’s grandson now leads the company.

Viral McNeese basketball student manager Amir Khan is following Will Wade to LSU. The Lake Charles native gained massive popularity during the 2025 NCAA tournament, leading the Cowboys out of the tunnel with a boombox. He originally transferred to NC State when Wade took the job there last season but returned to McNeese when his class credits didn’t transfer over.

Cut 8 (08) “…season with McNeese.”

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is looking into key drivers of chronic disease in rural parishes. They just completed a study looking at Franklin Parish, and found the percentage of adults who are overweight is significantly higher than the state average. Lead researcher Dr. Stephanie Broyles says the next task is to figure out why….

Cut 15 (11) “….do about it”

A conservation organization that represents sportsmen is disappointed Governor Landry vetoed legislation that would have designated Atlantic tarpon as a Louisiana saltwater gamefish. Rick Owens with the Louisiana Wildlife Federation says the purpose of the legislation is to preserve a piece of Louisiana’s recreational identity before it fades further.

Cut 4 (04) “…had decades ago.”

A St. Landry Parish woman has been cited for selling native turtles online, a direct violation of a new Louisiana law.  LDWF sat 32-year-old Sydney Broussard of Eunice was selling red eared slider turtles for eight dollars apiece and an alligator snapping turtle for 30 dollars. Captain Scott says Broussard with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says agents seized the turtles Broussard had in her possession and returned them to the water…as there are limits to even possessing these turtles

Cut 12 (08) “…alligator snapping turtle.”

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Amir “Aura” Khan is headed to LSU. Kace Kiechnick has details on the viral basketball student manager who’s joining Coach Will Wade’s here.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The Major League Baseball Draft is this weekend, and LSU Center fielder Derek Curiel is expected to be a top 15 pick.  Right fielder Jake Brown is a potential second round pick, ranked by ESPN.com as the 64th best player in the draft. Brown says he’ll spend draft day with his family in Sulphur.

Cut 16 (11) “…in my life.”