Louisiana pollster John Couvillon surveyed 11-hundred Republicans across the nation and found 71-percent have a favorable opinion of former President Donald Trump and 53-percent said they would vote for him in a Republican Presidential primary. Couvillon says Trump getting indicted on multiple charges in two separate federal cases is not hurting his popularity among Republicans. And he says the large field of Republican presidential hopefuls is helping the former President’s 2024 campaign…
Cut 8 (08) “…anti-Trump vote.”
Trump will be in Metairie tomorrow for a fundraiser.

Fatal boat crashes have only claimed six lives in Louisiana this year. Last year 29 people died in boating accidents. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck hopes this trend continues…
cut 11 (10) “…numbers off”

Louisiana has been surpassed for the highest average combined state and local sales tax according to Vice President of State Projects with the Tax Foundation Jared Walczak. Kace Kieschnick has more…
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick”

A stud linebacker from Many High School has committed to LSU. Tylen Singleton chose LSU over several schools, including Arkansas, Texas A-and-M, Tennessee and TCU. Last year as a junior, Singleton had 75 tackles and four interceptions, two of them were returned for touchdowns.

A survey conducted by a Louisiana pollster matches what other polls have shown, former President Donald Trump is the front-runner to receive the GOP nomination in the 2024 presidential race. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30)  “….I’m Jeff Palermo”  

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station mission will answer questions from Lake Charles area STEM students that are attending space camp. Pre-recorded questions from students will be answered at 9:15 Tuesday morning and it can be viewed on NASA’s website.

The Tax Foundation’s midyear report shows Louisiana has fallen from its spot as the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate. The state’s 9.547 percent average comes in just one-one-thousandth of a percent behind Tennessee. Tax Foundation’s Jared Walczak says the two states have been neck and neck since Louisiana’s 2018 sales tax cut…

Cut 3 (09) “…local rate” 

So far this year, there have only been six boating fatalities on state waterways, that’s compared to 29 deaths in 2022. State Wildlife spokesperson Adam Einck says to keep that number low to always have sober operators.

Cut 10 (08)  “…not impaired.”

He also reminds you to have enough life jackets for everyone on the boat.

Louisiana pollster John Couvillon of JMC Analytics conducted a nationwide survey that finds if the Republican Presidential primary was held today, 53-percent would vote former President Donald Trump. Couvillon says in order for any of the 14 declared Republicans to gain traction they need to have a breakout moment in one of the debates…

Cut 7 (10)  “…look weak” 

So far this year, there have only been six boating fatalities on state waterways, that’s compared to 29 deaths in 2022. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck says it’s a significant drop from last year.

Cut 9 (11)  “…last year.”

He says to always have a designated driver and to have enough life jackets for everyone on the vessels.

The state Office of Motor Vehicles is offering residents free identity theft protection due to the hack that compromised data for anyone with a state-issued driver’s license or ID. Michelle Southern reports.

Cut 1 (29)  “Michelle Southern reporting”

A Louisiana pollster conducted a nationwide survey that finds that if the Republican Presidential primary was held today, 53 percent say they would vote for former President Donald Trump. Trump beat out nine other candidates in the poll of 11 hundred Republican voters. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics conducted the poll…

Cut 6 (11)  “this point” 

Trump will be in Metairie tomorrow for a fundraiser.

State Senator Mike Fesi (Fay-Zee) says it’s disappointing he received a threatening voicemail from an enraged LSU grad student, who was upset the Republican from Houma voted for legislation to ban gender-altering medical procedures for minors…

Cut 10 (09) “for sure”
Authorities say Marcus Venable is responsible for the voicemail.

A Kaplan Police Officer is facing a third-degree rape charge after he allegedly pressured a woman to leave a bar with him early Saturday. The victim says instead of taking her home 35-year-old Terry Wayne Leopold Kraut, Junior took her to a rural road outside of the city and committed a non-consensual sexual act on her.  The case is under investigation.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the state set a record for the number of people who were employed for the month of June. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

The state Office of Motor Vehicles is offering residents free identity theft protection due to the hack that compromised data for anyone with a state-issued driver’s license or ID. Michelle Southern reports.

Cut 1 (29)  “Michelle Southern reporting”

EBT pandemic funds for eligible students in Louisiana are about to end. The P-EBT program began in the 2019-20 school year to help low-income families and students who could not receive free or discounted meals due to school closures from the pandemic. The latest and final round of funding will be disbursed by September.

State Police is investigating the profanity-laced voicemail left on the phone of Houma Senator Michael Fesi. Authorities have traced the phone call back to LSU grad student Marcus Venable. Fesi says he hopes a lesson is learned…

Cut 12 (11)    “to disagree” 
Venable was upset with Fesi for voting against the governor’s veto of a bill that prohibits transgender medical procedures for minors.

Coastal and wildlife officials are pleased with the restoration of three coastal islands that’s produced more nesting space for the brown pelican, the state bird of Louisiana. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Biologist Todd Baker says the North Breton project produced nearly 150 acres of new land…

Cut 5 (11)   “…very strongly.”
 

The restoration efforts of three heavily eroded islands along Louisiana’s coast are providing habitat for the state’s brown pelicans. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Biologist Todd Baker says the islands serve as a great nesting ground…
Cut 4 (11) “…more birds.”
The restoration sites are Rabbit Island off of Louisiana’s southwest coast and North Breton and Queen Bess Islands off of Louisiana’s southeast coast. Funds from the BP Settlement were used to complete the island restoration projects.

New employment numbers from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, shows the state added 20-thousand jobs from June 2022 to this past June. L-W-C Chief Economist Emily DiPalma says they are encouraged to see the Lake Charles area gain nearly three-thousand jobs…
cut 8 (11) “….slower”
The Shreveport area added 33-hundred jobs, while Lafayette 39-hundred jobs.

Houma Senator Mike Fesi went to the authorities after receiving a voicemail from an irate Louisiana resident who is upset Fesi voted to override the governor’s veto of a bill that bans minors from undergoing medical procedures that changes a person’s biological sex….
cut 11 (07) “…if anything”
Marcus Venable told Fesi he can’t wait to see his name in the obituary. State Police is investigating.

Saints report to training camp tomorrow. Cam Jordan is set to begin his 13th season, but the rest of the New Orleans defensive line will have a different look. Luke Johnson covers the Saints for the Advocate and Nola-dot-com, he says the Black and Gold will rely on contributions from new additions…
cut 14 (12) “…marks there”

State Senator Mike Fesi responds to the expletive-filled voicemail left by an LSU grad student over the lawmaker’s vote to ban certain medical procedures for transgender minors.
Cut 3 (29) “Michelle Southern reporting”

The state Office of Motor Vehicles has announced they’ve retained Norton LifeLock to offer one year of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection for Louisiana residents impacted by the recent MOVEit data breach. OMV has also set up a toll-free, 24-7 call center, to take questions from residents, 1-866-861-8717.

Coastal and wildlife officials are pleased with the restoration of three coastal islands that’s produced more nesting space for the brown pelican, the state bird of Louisiana. Coastal Protection and Restoration authority Biologist Todd Baker says the North Breton project produced nearly 150 acres of new land…
cut 5 (11) “….very strongly”
BP settlement dollars funded the three completed island restoration projects.

The Saints report for training camp tomorrow. The last two years were disappointing as the franchise struggled with coaching and quarterback changes. Nola.com’s Luke Johnson says the Saints have been historically unlucky with injuries, starting a record 58 players in 2021 and 49 last year…
Cut 13 (13) “…win the division”

The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics says the number of seasonally adjusted employed individuals in Louisiana increased by 20 thousand from June 2022 to this past June. Chief Economist at the Louisiana Workforce Commission Emily DiPalma says there were 2,037,445 people working in this state last month…
Cut 7 (10) “…in Louisiana”
DiPalma says the Baton Rouge area has gained the most jobs over the last year, nearly 19-thousand. New Orleans has added 13-thousand jobs, Lafayette almost four-thousand and Shreveport 33-hundred.

State Senator Mike Fesi (Fay-Zee) says it’s a disappointing he received a threatening voicemail from an enraged LSU grad student, who was upset the Republican from Houma voted for legislation to ban gender-altering medical procedures for minors…
Cut 10 (09) “for sure”
Authorities say Marcus Venable is responsible for the profanity laced voicemail. State Police is investigating.

Biologists have seen an increase in brown pelican colonies on three coastal islands that have been restored as a result of B-P settlement money. LDWF project manager Katie Freer says they’ve also seen evidence the restored islands are holding up against Mother Nature…..
cut 6 (11) “….recover itself”
The brown pelicans, which is the state bird, makes the islands their home during the spring and summer months.

The National Hurricane Center says there’s a low chance of development of a depression forming from a tropical wave that’s heading towards the Caribbean.

No heat advisories issues for today.

The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up seven cents from last week to $3.20. That’s according to Triple-A.

The state health department reported nearly 19-hundred COVID cases between July 10th to the 16th, which is a bit of an increase.

State Police is investigating the profanity laced voicemail left on the phone of Houma Senator Michael Fesi. Authorities have traced the phone call back to LSU grad student Marcus Venable. Fesi says he hopes a lesson is learned…
cut 12 (11) “….to disagree”
Venable was upset with Fesi for voting against the governor’s veto of a bill that prohibits transgender medical procedures for minors.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission reports the state added 20-thousand jobs from June 2022 to this past June. Chief Economist at the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Emily DiPalma, says if you are looking for work, there are over 12-thousand job openings on their HiRE website…
cut 9 (10) “…as well”

The restoration efforts of three heavily eroded islands along Louisiana’s coast are providing habitat for the state’s brown pelicans. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Biologist Todd Baker says the islands serve as a great nesting ground…
Cut 4 (11) “…more birds.”
The restoration sites are Rabbit Island off of Louisiana’s southwest coast and North Breton and Queen Bess Islands off of Louisiana’s southeast coast. Funds from the BP Settlement were used to complete the island restoration projects.

State Senator Mike Fesi responds to the expletive filled voicemail left by a now former LSU professor over the lawmaker’s vote to ban gender affirming care. The Republican from Houma says he decided to involve law enforcement when the message became threatening…:
CUT 11 (07) “if anything”
Fesi says it’s a shame someone would go to such lengths instead of simply agreeing to disagree on the matter. LSU says Venable will no longer teach at the school.

If you’ve applied for or received a state-issued driver’s license or ID then your personal information has been compromised, so the OMV is offering free credit monitoring as a result of the recent nationwide hack. To activate one free year of LifeLock identity theft protection, visit NextStepsLa.Gov.

It’s been one year since the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline changed its number to 9-8-8 and the Louisiana Department of Health says call volume has increased by 11 percent. Teiko Foxx has more…
Cut 2 (30) “….I’m Teiko Foxx”

And once again the Mega Millions jackpot was not won last night, and the prize soars to an estimated $820 million dollars. That’s the 5th largest in the history of the game. The winner has the option to receive an up-front, $422 million lump sum. The next drawing is Tuesday.