When a storm starts brewing in the gulf, Louisiana school systems will now have a game plan on how to prepare for a hurricane. Teiko Foxx explains…

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A new poll on the governor’s race shows Jeff Landry in the lead but it also shows voters losing confidence in state government. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

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Country music superstar Garth Brooks is heeding the call and headed to New Orleans for the inaugural Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff on September 2^nd. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Louisiana Right to Life is hosting a “Celebration for Adoption” event at the capitol today and honoring Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds for sponsoring the Adoption Tax Credit legislation. Edmonds says the credit will help families who’ve chosen to adopt.

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(The tax credit is $5,000)

The cost of private adoption ranges anywhere from $20,000 to $45,000.

Edmonds says since Roe v. Wade was overturned, he presented House Bill 443 to help those who are pro-life and give adoptive parents an incentive.

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According to the Louisiana Right to Life, less than one percent of pregnancies in the state result in adoption placement.

For the past eight years that Edmonds has served in the legislature, he says he’s proposed legislation to make changes to the state’s adoption code to reduce fraud and increase awareness of the adoption process in Louisiana.

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The event begins at noon and will include remarks from lawmakers, adoptees, and Louisiana Right to Life.

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Louisiana Department of Education launches its first hurricane preparedness playbook for schools. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says this serves as a collection of recommendations for system administrators on how to prepare for natural disasters.

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LDOE’s Protect Louisiana Schools Hurricane Preparedness Commission brought together experts to formulate comprehensive recommendations to help equip school systems with the necessary tools to help school systems prepare for the peak of hurricane season. Brumley says the guidebook addresses several areas on how to protect students and staff before, during, and after a hurricane…

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Brumley says a playbook of this kind did not exist when he became superintendent in 2020. He says it was an opportunity to solve a challenge and empower school systems with the tools to protect their staff and students…

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Brumley says this playbook could be a model and a guide for other states across the nation. 

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A new poll on the Governor race shows Jeff Landry in the lead by double digits but also reveals a majority of voters are unhappy with state government in general. The poll was conducted for Citizens For a New Louisiana. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Landry has a comfortable lead of ten percent over Democrat Shawn Wilson, but in an environment of skepticism and mistrust among voters…:

Cut 10 (12) “…the right direction.”

The poll shows that 55-percent of those surveyed feel the state is going in the wrong direction. He says this should be concerning for anyone running for office this fall…:

Cut 11 (09)  “…the state budget.”

As a seasoned pollster with years of experience, Pinsonat says he has never seen voter confidence in state government polls so poorly before…:

Cut 12 (12)    “…gotta reverse this.” 

Read the whole poll HERE

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Instead of placing a call to Baton Rouge, this time Garth Brooks is going straight to the Superdome. He’s the headliner for the inaugural Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff concert, and he isn’t alone…

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The last time Brooks played in the Bayou State was April of last year in front of a sold crowd at Tiger Stadium and the seven-time winner of the CMA Entertainer of the Year says he’s game to play the kickoff every year.

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Brooks says there are things that define a career and for him, it’s playing Central Park, Yankee Stadium, Croke Park, and Olympic Stadium in Munich.

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Tickets for the September 2^nd concert go on sale July 21^st, and you can see all three artists for less than $100.

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Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is working on bipartisan legislation calling for reforms to the national flood insurance program. He wants to cap annual increases to nine percent instead of the current maximum of 18 percent. And help those who are struggling to pay for coverage. He says no one would necessarily receive free coverage…

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He’s hoping for a hearing on the proposal in the next few months.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has grown to just over $750-million; it’s among the largest in game’s 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…:

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Tickets are on sale until 9 tonight.

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.

A team of researchers and students led by Lafayette researchers has uprooted thousands of artifacts from Kisatchie National Forest in Vernon Parish. Teiko Foxx reports the findings…

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Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is working on bipartisan legislation calling for reforms to the national flood insurance program. He wants to cap annual increases to nine percent instead of the current maximum of 18 percent. And help those who are struggling to pay for coverage. He says no one would necessarily receive free coverage…

Cut 5 (09)  “…her insurance.”

He’s hoping for a hearing on the proposal in the next few months.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has grown to just over $750-million; it’s among the largest in the game’s 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.

Police in Natchitoches seek the public’s help in catching the man suspected of a murder early yesterday morning at 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.

A team of researchers and students led by Lafayette researchers has uprooted thousands of artifacts from Kisatchie National Forest in Vernon Parish. Teiko Foxx reports the findings…

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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…:

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Garth Brooks will be the headliner for the announced “Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff”…September 2^nd in the Superdome. The show also features Lainey Wilson and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Tickets go on sale Friday.

A six-week archaeological dig in Vernon Parish turns up artifacts dating back to the Ice age. U.L.-Lafayette Anthropology Professor Mark Rees says the finds will help shed a lot of light on Louisiana’s earliest residents…:

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Students from ULL, LSU and Tulane took part in the dig.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot sits at just over $750-million; among the highest in the game’s history. Louisiana Lottery’s Dustin Annison says most winner choose the lump-sum cash out option, which would be about $379-million, versus the $750-million annuity…:

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Get tickets until 9 tonight.

Senator Bill Cassidy is working on bipartisan legislation to cap flood insurance costs and reform the national program. Cassidy says, under his bill, annual increases in flood insurance premiums would be capped at 9-percent…:

CUT 04(06)      “…even that.”

FEMA has yet to explain the 18-percent hike in flood insurance, OR their Risk Rating 2.0 pricing structure.

In a new ad campaign, candidate for Governor Jeff Landry tells voters he feels the pain of the working person because he also came from blue collar roots…:

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The 30-second ad is airing statewide. Landry leads the field of candidate for governor by a double-digit margin.

Deep-pocketed Louisiana Republicans are expected to attend a big fundraiser for former President Donald Trump’s bid for another term in the White House. The July 25^th event in Metairie is hosted by shipbuilder Boyse Bollinger and banker Joe Canizaro. Space at the table will cost over $23-thousand per person.

A team of researchers and students led by Lafayette researchers has uprooted thousands of artifacts from Kisatchie National Forest in Vernon Parish. Teiko Foxx reports the findings…:

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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…:

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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…:

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…:
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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
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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…
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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.

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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…

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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…

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