Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly radio show he intends to restore last-minute budget reductions made by the legislature…
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The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning through 8pm tonight and from 10am-8pm Friday. Dr. Jim Aiken with the LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans says you’ve got to protect yourself…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed a bill that would have given police officers the ability to command you to “stay back” while they do their job. Bill author and Pineville Republican Representative Mike Johnson says his bill was about heading off possible interference…:
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The governor said he objected to the bill for reasons including its potential chilling effect on exercising one’s First Amendments rights.

LSU fans packed the stands Wednesday evening in Alex Box Stadium to celebrate the 2023 national champion Tigers. Star pitcher Paul Skenes, who was at Air Force the last two seasons, said he made the decision to transfer LSU so he can improve as a pitcher and win a natty…:
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Get ready for more record high temperatures today. Teiko Foxx reports..:
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The June heat wave is reportedly blamed for at least 13 deaths in Texas and 2 in Caddo Parish. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect today and tomorrow for nearly the entire state with high temperatures this afternoon slated to reach 100 degrees pushing heat index values to between 115-120. Best to stay inside.

Governor John Bel Edwards is speaking out on some unpopular budget cuts approved by lawmakers in the final moments of the tumultuous legislative session, including the $100 million dollar reduction for the Department of Health….:
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The comments were made on the governor’s monthly call-in radio show Wednesday.

If you still haven’t submitted a survey on damage from the 2020-2021 hurricanes, Restore Louisiana is holding outreach events to help out. The deadline is August 1st. Community Development Director Pat Forbes says the goal is to get homeowners financial assistance to help them recover from their losses…:
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Restore Louisiana will be on-site in Kenner today at the Martin Luther King Center.

It is going to be another stifling hot day, as forecasters say we’re looking at more record high temperatures. Dr. James Aiken with the Division of Disaster Medicine and EMS at LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans says limiting outdoor activity today is a must…:
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Heat index values could reach 115 or higher today.

The heat didn’t stop people from crowding the stands Wednesday evening at Alex Box Stadium for the celebration of the 2023 LSU national championship baseball team. Tiger star Dylan Crews thanked the fans..:
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Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed a bill that would have made it a crime to get within 25 feet of police officers on duty, saying there is already a state law that punishes those who interfere with cops. Chris Kaiser with the ACLU of Louisiana says this was the right thing to do because the measure was “unconstitutionally vague” and an overreach…:
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That bill author is Pineville Republican Representative Mike Johnson who says he plans to file it again next year when perhaps there will be a governor willing to sign it into law.

A paramedic who was injured in the fatal ambulance crash in Point Coupee Parish Tuesday continues to fight for his life. The driver of the ambulance who was killed in the crash was reportedly pregnant at the time. The patient being transported also died. The accident remains under investigation.

A three-vehicle accident involving an ambulance Tuesday in Pointe Coupee Parish claims two lives. Trooper Christian Reed says the driver of the ambulance, 28-year-old Kymber Nezat of Baton Rouge, and 82-year-old Albert Bordelon of Avoyelles Parish who was being transported by the ambulance died at the scene. Reed says routine toxicology samples were collected.

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Nearly three years after the catastrophic hurricanes of 2020, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s frustrated the U.S. Department of Commerce has finally said there will be financial aid for Louisiana’s seafood industries to recoup revenue losses of over $155-million. Graves says these types of losses could threaten peoples’ livelihoods…:

Cut 10 (10)  “…is destroyed.”

Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed a House bill that would have given police the power to command you to “stay back” while they do their job. The bill drew bipartisan support in both House and Senate, but Mr. Edwards says it’s unnecessary because there are already laws about interfering with an officer. Bill author Representative Mike Johnson of Pineville says he will file the bill again next year.

There’s a new king of Louisiana Seafood. Chef Owen Hohl of Hot Tails -with two locations in New Roads and Prairieville- beat out eleven chefs to win the 16^th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. Hohl’s will represent the state in August at the 19^th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans. He will also serve as a Louisiana Seafood Ambassador. Hohl is excited to showcase the Gulf’s seafood through his amazing dishes to the world…:

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A three-vehicle crash involving an ambulance Tuesday in Pointe Coupee Parish kills two and severely injures a third. State Police Trooper Chris Reed says the driver of the ambulance, 28-year-old Kymber Nezat of Baton Rouge, and 82-year-old Albert Bordelon of Avoyelles Parish – who was being transported by the ambulance – died at the scene…:

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Reed says a second passenger in the ambulance was transported to a local hospital with severe injuries. LSP is investigating.

Nearly three years after the catastrophic hurricanes of 2020, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s frustrated the U.S. Department of Commerce has finally said there will be financial aid for Louisiana’s seafood industries to recoup revenue losses, but it shouldn’t take so long…:

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Estimated loses to the industry in 2020? Over $155-million.

A new poll shows Stephen Waguespack making up ground in the governor’s race. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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At Alex Box Stadium tonight, the LSU National Champs in baseball will be honored. The Tigers fought back through the College World Series to bring home their 7^th championship. This is Tiger head coach Jay Johnson’s 2^nd season with the team. Kim Mulkey won a “natty” in her 2^nd. Could football coach Brian Kelly be next, in his 2^nd season at LSU?

A three-vehicle accident involving an ambulance kills two and injures three in Pointe Coupee Parish Tuesday…:

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State Police are investigating a pedestrian hit and killed by traffic while walking alongside a roadway near the town of Pollock in Grant Parish. Troopers say 38-year-old Angela White was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver stopped and called authorities. The crash is under investigation.

Congressman Garret Graves is frustrated that the federal Department of Commerce has only now just approved federal aid for the seafood industry for impacts from the 2020 hurricane season; three years later. Graves says financial assistance needs to make it to these businesses FAST…:

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Estimated seafood industry losses from Laura, Delta and Zeta in 22 coastal parishes total over $155-million.

Speaking of seafood, Hail to the new Seafood King of Louisiana, Chef Owen Hohl, of Hot Tails in Prairieville and New Roads. He won the 16^th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-off in Lake Charles Tuesday. Chef says he was ready for the intense competition…:

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He’ll represent Louisiana in the national event coming up in August.

A three-vehicle crash involving an ambulance Tuesday in Pointe Coupee Parish claims two lives and severely injures a third. State Police Trooper Chris Reed says an Acadian ambulance transporting patient had an accident involving a Nissan sedan and a Coca-Cola truck. The accident remains under investigation and Reed says always focus on driving when you’re behind the wheel…:

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Nearly three years after the catastrophic hurricanes of 2020, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s frustrated the U.S. Department of Commerce has finally said there will be financial aid for Louisiana’s seafood industries to recoup revenue losses of over $155-million. Graves says these types of losses could threaten peoples’ livelihoods…:

CUT 10(10)      “…is destroyed.”

Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed a House bill that would have given police the power to command you to “stay back” while they do their job. The bill drew bipartisan support in both House and Senate, but Mr. Edwards says it’s unnecessary because there are already laws about interfering with an officer. Bill author Representative Mike Johnson of Pineville says he will file the bill again next year.

There’s a new king of Louisiana Seafood. Chef Owen Hohl of Hot Tails -with two locations in New Roads and Prairieville- beat out eleven chefs to win the 16^th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. Hohl’s will represent the state in the 19^th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans in August. He will also serve as a Louisiana Seafood Ambassador. Hohl is excited to showcase the Gulf’s seafood through his amazing dishes to the world…:

Cut 05  (11)      “…gave me the chance.”

The cook-off was in Lake Charles this year, for the first time ever.

Nearly three years after the catastrophic 2020 hurricanes Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s frustrated the U.S. Department of Commerce is just now offering financial aid for the state’s seafood industries. He says it shouldn’t take this long.

Cut 9 (09) “…more relevant.”

Financial loss from the 2020 hurricanes in 22 coastal parishes totaled over $155 million.

A three-vehicle accident involving an ambulance Tuesday in Pointe Coupee Parish claims two lives. Trooper Christian Reed says the driver of the ambulance, 28-year-old Kymber Nezat of Baton Rouge, and 82-year-old Albert Bordelon of Avoyelles Parish who was being transported by the ambulance died at the scene. Reed says routine toxicology samples were collected.

Cut 7 (09)  “…analysis.” 

Chef Owen Hohl of Hot Tails has been named the new king of Louisiana seafood. He beat out eleven chefs to win the 16^th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. Before the competition, the Honduran native said a combination of spicy cultures would give him a flavorful edge over the competition.

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He’ll represent the state in August at the Great American Seafood Cookoff in New Orleans.

At Alex Box Stadium tonight, the LSU National Champs in baseball will be honored. The Tigers fought back through the College World Series to bring home their 7^th championship and many fans said it wasn’t hard to tell what set this group apart…

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Tonight’s even starts at 7:30.

A three-vehicle accident involving an ambulance Tuesday in Pointe Coupee Parish claims two lives and severely injures a third. Trooper Christian Reed says the driver of the ambulance, 28-year-old Kymber Nezat of Baton Rouge, and 82-year-old Albert Bordelon of Avoyelles Parish who was being transported by the ambulance died at the scene.

Cut 6 (11)  “…head on.” 

A third passenger in the ambulance is in severe condition.

There’s a new king of Louisiana Seafood. Chef Owen Hohl of Hot Tails -with two locations in New Roads and Prairieville- beat out eleven chefs to win the 16^th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. Hohl says the competition was intense, but he was prepared.

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In August he’ll represent the state in the 19^th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-off in New Orleans.

The U.S. Commerce Department announces the state’s saltwater finfish, oyster, and shrimping industries will receive financial aid due to revenue losses caused by the 2020 hurricanes. State Wildlife Fisheries Biologist Jason Froeba says this is good news for the seafood industry.

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How much will be allocated will be determined by NOAA.

LSU baseball won its seventh College World Series Championship in program history and hundreds of fans were there to support their return home yesterday.  As the Tigers fought back through the C-W-S, there were many fan favorites….

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There will be a big celebration tonight at Alex Box Stadium.

A three=vehicle crash in Pointe Coupee Parish involving an ambulance has resulted in the death of the driver of the ambulance and the 82-year-old patient that was being transported. A paramedic, who was in the back of the ambulance is said to be fighting for his life. Four others suffered moderate injuries.

The federal government has approved a disaster declaration for Louisiana commercial fisheries over revenue lost due to the 2020 hurricanes.
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Hundreds of fans braved the heat yesterday at Alex Box Stadium to welcome home LSU’s national champion baseball team. This group relied on veterans and young talent, and there are a lot of fan favorites…
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Tonight there will be a more formal celebration at Alex Box Stadium at 7:30.

Lumen Technologies is donating its local facilities campus to the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Lumen is moving more to hybrid and remote work, leaving the two buildings largely unused. ULM President Dr. Ronald Berry says Lumen (originally known as CenturyTel) approached them about the 800-thousand-square-foot facility…:
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Lumen says they’ve had a long partnership with ULM and donating the facility building seemed like the right thing to do.