Senator Bill Cassidy is working on bipartisan legislation to give relief to property owners who are being priced out of their homes with flood insurance hikes. Brooke Thorington explains…:

CUT 01(31)      “…Thorington.”

Police in Natchitoches seek the public’s help in catching the man suspected of a murder early yesterday morning at the Motel 6 on Highway 1. A warrant is out for 19-year-old Matthew Robinson for the death of 35-year-old Mike Porter. Call NPD at 318-352-8101 with tips.

In a new million dollar ad buy, Attorney General and the Republican frontrunner in the governor’s race, Jeff Landry, tells voters he understands the struggles of working class families, because he was once one of them. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’s a good ad, and Landry’s huge resources allow him such targeted messages…:

CUT 13(11)      “…you’re the frontrunner.”

The primary election is 3 months away; October 14^th.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has grown to just over $750-million; the 7^th-largest in game history. Louisiana Lottery’s Dustin Annison says be sure to sign your ticket and check the numbers before you toss it away, because – even if you don’t win the big jackpot – you can still score some cash…:

CUT 10(05)      “…prizes you can win.”

Tickets are on sale until 9 tonight.

In a new million-dollar ad buy, Attorney General and the Republican frontrunner in the governor’s race, Jeff Landry, tells voters he understands the struggles of working-class families. Landry says he dug ditches in a sugarcane field, served our country, and worked nights as an officer while raising a family…

Cut 11 (11)  “…delivers solutions.”

Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat believes the 30-second TV ad will resonate with voters because it touches on the lack of progress in Louisiana…

Cut 12 (09) “…fixed” 

Landry, Republican Treasurer John Schroder, and former Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack are the only candidates in the race who have released statewide TV ads.

At an excavation site in the Kisatchie National Forest in Vernon Parish, UL-Lafayette researchers have found rare artifacts dating back to the last Ice Age. Professor of Anthropology Dr. Mark says evidence that suggests that a bow and arrow they uncovered was used by nomadic groups who occupied the land 13,000 years ago.

Cut 7 (12)  “…South Louisiana…” 

Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot of $750 million is among the largest jackpots in the game’s history. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says most winners choose to take cash value which would be almost $379 million for this jackpot versus an annuity of $750 million.

Cut 9 (10)  “…full jackpot.”

Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is working with New Jersey Democrat Senator Bob Menendez in reforming the flood insurance program and cap premium increases. Cassidy expects there will be a hearing soon in DC on their legislation.

Cut 3 (12) “….red tape.” 

The bill would also provide vouchers for those who have excessive rate hikes.

During a six-weeks excavation in the Kisatchie National Forest, researchers with UL Lafayette have discovered rare artifacts dating back to the last Ice Age. UL Lafayette Professor of Anthropology Dr. Mark Rees says they’ve unearthed a collection of projectile points and stone instruments…

Cut 6 (13)  “…the sharpening..” 

After pleading not guilty to a felony battery charge, Saints running back Alvin Kamara pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of breach of peace for his involvement in a 2022 fight in Las Vegas. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Former President Donald Trump is planning to hold a fundraiser for his 2024 presidential campaign, It will be held in Metairie on July 25th at the home of retired banker Joseph Cannizzaro. In order to attend, it will cost$23,200 per person and per couple.

The lone declared candidate for Insurance Commissioner is about to start his campaign media blitz. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

A new survey by the National Federation of Independent Business indicates a slight uptick in optimism among small businesses last month but inflation and labor quality are still a major concern. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says owners are more optimistic about the future
Cut 13 (11) “…61 percent.”
But 42-percent of owners report job openings are hard to fill, which is a historically high percentage.

Saints star running back Alvin Kamara has pleaded no contest to lesser misdemeanor charge from a fight that occurred at a Las Vegas nightclub involving another NFL player and two other men. As part of the plea deal, Kamara will have to perform community service and pay 100-thousand dollars for the victim’s medical bills. He still faces a suspension from the NFL and Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says it could be as much as six games…
cut 11 (05) “….players”

Shreveport Police held a briefing Tuesday after a lengthy standoff Monday that ended with what authorities believe is the suspect’s charred remains found inside a Crook Creek home. Police Chief Wayne Smith says among the shooting victims was a 13-year-old girl who was hiding in the home. Smith praised the three officers who entered the home amid gunfire to save her.

Cut 8 (09) “…to safety.’”

Names of those involved have not been released and the teen and a neighbor who was also shot are expected to make a full recovery.

Qualifying for statewide elections is next month and there’s just one announced candidate for Insurance Commissioner. But insurance professional Tim Temple he’ll campaign as if he has a challenger…

Cut 6 (11)  “…every single day.”

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is not seeking re-election.

Natchitoches Police are asking for help in locating 19-year-old Matthew Robinson. Robinson is the suspected gunman in the shooting death of 35-year-old Michael Porter. The incident happened early Tuesday morning at Motel 6 on the Highway 1 Bypass. Robinson faces second-degree murder charges.

Small business optimism has improved since last month but it’s still well below average with inflation disparities and finding qualified workers is still a big problem. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 3 (32)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx.”

School and athletic events are required to have an AED thanks to a bill from Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields. He says he’d been working on the “Jump Start Your Heart” legislation prior to the collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin in January during the Cincinnati Bengals game. He says the incident only highlighted the need for AEDs and CPR training.

Cut  18 (10)  “…nation.”

Baton Rouge insurance professional Tim Temple, who is running for insurance commissioner, has announced he will start buying statewide media ads to promote his candidacy. Temple says he has been traveling the state since he announced last fall, but the time has come to invest in a broader message…:

Cut 4 (10)  “…in this campaign.”

After pleading not guilty to a felony charge of battery, Saints running back Alvin Kamara pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of breach of peace for his involvement in a 2022 fight in Las Vegas. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A 14-year-old juvenile has been charged with negligent homicide in what police are calling the accidental shooting death of a 13-year-old female in Hammond last weekend. The shooting happened in a home in the 1200 block of Willow Street. The investigation is ongoing.

A new survey by the National Federation of Independent Business indicates a slight uptick in optimism among small businesses last month but inflation and labor quality are still a major concern. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says owners are more optimistic about the future
Cut 13 (11) “…61 percent.”
But 42-percent of owners report job openings are hard to fill, which is a historically high percentage.

The lone announced candidate running for Insurance Commissioner, Tim Temple, an insurance professional who has a business in Baton Rouge, plans to launch a statewide media buy. Temple says there’s not enough insurance companies in Louisiana, and hence there is no competition to drive costs down…
cut 5 (11) “….business in Louisiana”
Current Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is not running for re-election.

Schools and athletic events in Louisiana are now required to have an automated external defibrillator, better known as an AED. Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields authored the legislation, and he says two lives have already been saved in those settings because an AED was readily available.
Cut 20 (12) “…talk about it”
The state legislature also appropriated funding for schools to purchase the A-E-Ds and schools are also required to have an action plan.

Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith says the suspect in Monday’s hostage situation at a home on Crooked Creek Drive had an unusual amount of ammunition with him. Smith says the suspect eventually set fire to the home that result in his death…
cut 9 (03) “…of surrending”
Smith says three officers had to breach a window to get a 13-year-old girl out of the home, before the fire was set. The teen and a neighbor were treated at a local hospital for non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

A nationwide survey of small businesses finds optimism is up slightly but inflation and labor quality are still a concern…
cut 14 (12) “….a problem”
That’s NFIB state director Dawn McVea who says owners are still raising selling prices at an inflationary level.

Saints star running back Alvin Kamara pleads no contest to a lesser misdemeanor charge of breach of peace for his involvement in a 2022 fight in Las Vegas. As part of the plea deal, Kamara no longer faces felony charges, but he still could be suspended by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Host of Locked on Saints podcast Ross Jackson says any suspension could be met with an appeal…
cut 12 (09) “….even longer”

We are less than one month away from qualifying for the statewide elections and there’s still just one announced candidate for Insurance Commissioner. Insurance professional Tim Temple is seeking to replace Jim Donelon, who is not running for re-election. Temple says he will campaign as hard as if he did have a challenger…
cut 6 (11) “…every single day”
Temple is set to launch a statewide media campaign.

A more than four hours standoff with Shreveport Police Monday morning ends with what authorities believe is the suspect’s charred remains found inside a Crooked Creek home. Police Chief Wayne Smith says the incident ended when the suspect set the home on fire.
Cut 7 (09) “…this time.”
Smith says the suspect was heavily armed when he went to the home and shot three people, including a 13-year-old girl inside the house. None of the injuries are considered life-threatening.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges stemming from a fight that took place in a Las Vegas hotel in 2022. As part of the plea deal, Kamara must perform community service and pay over $100,000 to the victim, Darnell Greene, for medical bills. Host of the Locked-On Saints Podcast Ross Jackson says Kamara avoids jail time…
Cut 10 (10) “…Alvin Kamara.”
Now we wait to see if the NFL will suspend Kamara for multiple games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

The latest nationwide survey of small businesses finds optimism is up slightly, but inflation and labor quality remain big concerns. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says it’s good to see small business optimism improving and hopefully that will result in strong second half of 2023…
cut 15 (13) “…the end of the year”

The lone declared candidate for Insurance Commissioner is about to start his campaign media blitz….
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

North Louisiana is under a flash flood watch effect until one o clock this afternoon as periods of heavy rainfall will occur, possibly producing three to five inches of rain.

Two former state troopers could be cleared of wrongdoing in the Ronald Greene case.  Judge Thomas Rogers has quashed the obstruction of justice charges against John Peters and Dakota DeMoss and giving prosecutors three days to fix deficiencies in some charges against three other defendants.  Legal analyst Franz Borghardt…

Cut 5 (10) “…not a judge.”

The state health department is reporting Louisiana’s first two human cases of West Nile Virus for 2023. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says mosquito pools are present and cases have been discovered in two parishes across the state.

Cut 7 (12)  “…out there…” 

Last year, Louisiana had 41 West Nile cases and seven deaths.

School and athletic events are required to have an AED thanks to a bill from Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields. He says he’d been working on the “Jump Start Your Heart” legislation prior to the collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin in January during the Cincinnati Bengals game. He says the incident only highlighted the need for AEDs and CPR training.

Cut  14 (10)  “…nation.”

Last year Louisiana paid its more than 13,000 patrol officers and sheriff’s deputies an average annual salary of $45 thousand compared to the national average of $71 thousand. PAR President Steven Procopio says when comparing Louisiana to neighboring states, law enforcement patrol officers are paid six thousand below the regional average…

Cut 9 (11)  “…job well.”