Governor John Bel Edwards is not surprised the legislature overrode his veto of the bill that would ban doctors from performing sex change operations on minors, but he is disappointed…:
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He says the measure violates the constitution and expects a legal challenge.

On his monthly radio call-in show Ask the Governor – Edwards addressed a statewide poll by Citizens for a New Louisiana that shows 55 percent of residents think the state is heading in the wrong direction. Edwards says the state has made strides but agrees progress is needed in certain areas…
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has secured $2.4 million in funding for new equipment for the New Orleans Criminal Justice Crime Lab. The State Police Crime Lab in Baton Rouge has dealt with processing backlogs. Cassidy says if Orleans can process their own crime lab material, it helps everyone…:
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Cassidy expects a Senate vote soon on the funding request.

Record breaking heat and drought is affecting crop yields. Farmers across the country will see smaller harvests this year. That’s according to Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain who says the heat causes plants to go into survival mode, slowing photosynthesis…
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A legal challenge is likely coming now that the Legislature overrode the governor’s veto of a bill that bans trans youth from undergoing medical procedures that can alter their sex. Federal judges in other states have ruled the legislation unconstitutional, but Pollock Representative Gabe Firment says appellate courts have ruled the other way…
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Louisiana’s law is set to go into effect on January 1st.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has secured $2.4 million in funding for new equipment to outfit the New Orleans Criminal Justice Crime Lab. Cassidy says the upgrade will be a difference-maker…
Cut 4 (10) “…our state.”
The State Police Crime Lab in Baton Rouge handles much of the DNA testing and Cassidy says upgrading the lab in New Orleans can result in faster arrests when DNA is a major part of the investigation.

With writers and actors on strike, Hollywood South is quiet on the set. Teiko Foxx has more…
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56 of Louisiana’s 57 death row inmates have filed for clemency with the state Pardon Board, but Attorney General Jeff Landry has issued a legal opinion that says the Pardon Board in most cases can not take up clemency requests that have been filed more than a year after judge has issued an appeal ruling in capital cases. An attorney representing the death row prisoners says Landry’s opinion has no binding force.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy secures $28 million in annual appropriations bills for the state and $2.4 million will be used to upgrade equipment for the New Orleans Criminal Justice Crime Lab. The funding also includes $5 million for a new USDA Sugarcane Research Facility in Houma and $4.5 million to provide law enforcement in St. Landry and Grant Parishes with the equipment they need. Cassidy says…

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The bills will be a part of a year-end funding package and will receive a Senate vote soon.

It’s quite on the set for Hollywood South as the Writers Guild of America and the Screenwriters Guild labor strike continues. Louisiana Entertainment and Digital Interactive Media Director Chris Stelly says despite the setbacks, they will continue to fund solutions to keep the industry prepared…

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Former LSU Tennis great Neal Skupski and his partner Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands claimed the Wimbledon Men’s Doubles title Saturday. Kace Kieschnick has more…

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LSU Tigers Womens Basketball superstar Angel Reese has been selected by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to promote ZOA, Johnson’s energy drink. Reese has become one of the top NIL earners, signing with Sports Illustrated, Amazon, and other brands.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s disappointed but not surprised the Republican led Legislature overturned his veto of a bill that bans doctors from performing medical procedures on children that could alter their biological sex. He believes politics played a role…:
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The law will likely face a legal challenge.

Hollywood South is reeling from the strike of writers and actors. Louisiana Entertainment Media Director Chris Stelly says the film industry impacts the economy and hopes there will be a resolution soon to get the cameras rolling again…:
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Louisiana has held the reputation as the “Hollywood South” thanks to some tax credits that have helped bring in those productions.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has secured $2.4 million in funding for new equipment to outfit the New Orleans Criminal Justice Crime Lab as part of the 2024 annual appropriations bills. The State Police Crime Lab has been the subject of longstanding complaints about backlogs in rape kits. Cassidy says if Orleans can process their own crime lab material, it helps everyone…:
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The bills will be a part of a year-end funding package and will receive a Senate vote soon.

Former LSU Tennis great Neal Skupski took home the 2023 Wimbledon doubles title. He says it’s a great honor but one that may not sink in for some time…:
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Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards is disappointed pressure from the GOP spurned the veto of the bill banning doctors from performing medical procedures on children that could alter their biological sex. But the bill’s author, Pollock Representative Gabe Firment, says his legislation protects kids who might be temporarily confused about their gender…:
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Louisiana’s law is set to go into effect on January 1st.

The Baton Rouge woman booked on two counts of murder for allegedly killing her boyfriend last week then confessing to killing her ex in 2021 is being held on a $1.1 million dollar bond. 42-year-old Janice Frazier was arrested July 17th after the victim’s body was found in a city park.

With writers and actors on strike, Hollywood South is quiet on the set and the industry is hoping for the best. Teiko Foxx has more…:
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The Powerball jackpot is officially reset today for the first time since April 19th. A ticket sold in California matched all numbers for the estimated $1.08 billion dollar prize. That’s the 6th largest jackpot in US history and the third largest for the game.

Governor John Bel Edwards believes pressure from the Louisiana Republican Party led to the override of his veto on a bill to ban procedures on minors that would alter their biological sex. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Louisiana is officially on day 9 of extreme heat advisories. Temperatures once again will reach near 100 degrees today across the state, and heat index values will be between 110-115.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has secured $2.4 million in funding for new equipment to outfit the New Orleans Criminal Justice Crime Lab. Cassidy says the upgrade will be a game changer…:
Cut 4 (10) “our state”
The funding is part of the 2024 annual appropriations bills.

Former LSU Tennis great Neal Skupski and his partner took home the 2023 Wimbledon doubles title. He says it’s been a dream come true…:
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Skupski becomes only the second Tiger to claim a men’s double major title and the second Englishman to win Wimbledon doubles in the “Open” era.

Governor John Bel Edwards is not surprised the legislature overrode his veto of the bill that would ban doctors from performing sex change operations on minors, but he is disappointed…:
CUT 13 (10) “inside families”
He says the measure violates the constitution and expects a legal challenge.

Hollywood South has been silenced due to the ongoing labor strike by the writers and actors. Louisiana Entertainment Media Director Chris Stelly says despite the setbacks, he hopes the Bayou State will be the film industry’s top selection when it ends…:
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He asys it will likely take a while for the matter to be resolved.

Former LSU Tennis great Neal Skupski has claimed the Wimbledon Men’s Doubles title Saturday. Kace Kieschnick has more…:
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Someone in California is a billionaire. The Powerball jackpot finally hit after last night’s drawing when a ticket there hit all 6 numbers. The prize is the largest in the game’s history.

Advocates are asking a judge to order for the removal of incarcerated youth housed at Angola. They are concerned with the lack of air conditioning and teens are sometimes in solitary confinement. Southern Poverty Law Center senior policy analyst Delvin Davis is urging the state to reform Louisiana’s juvenile justice system…
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The Office of Juvenile Justice says they do not comment on legal action.

The search for a missing New Jersey man in Rapides Parish is over as the body of 58-year-old Robert Owens was found in a densely wooded area this morning. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tommy Carnline says Owens was a geocacher…
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Owens was known to be an active geocacher.

Lottery retailers were busy today spitting out Powerball tickets for tonight’s one billion dollar jackpot drawing. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says the odds of winning the jackpot are 1-in-292 million…
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LSU catcher Alex Milazzo announced on Tiger Rag Radio last night that he will return to the LSU baseball team for his fifth season. Milazzo says it’s an honor to wear the purple and gold and is not ready to give it up…
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Milazzo started five games behind the plate during the College World Series. Veteran catcher Hayden Travinski from Shreveport also says he’s coming back next year.

Advocates are asking a judge to remove a group of juvenile inmates being held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. A court filing alleges the youth offenders are sleeping in hot conditions, they are isolated and forced to shower while shackled and handcuffed. Southern Poverty Law Center senior policy analyst Delvin Davis…
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The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice has no comment.

Rapides Parish authorities believe they have found the body of 58-year-old Robert Owens, a “geocacher” from New Jersey, who was reported missing Monday near Alexandria. RPSO Spokesperson Tommy Carnline says Owens’ severely decomposed body was located in a heavily wooded area…
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Owens flew to Louisiana alone on July ninth on a geocache mission.

Lottery fans are feeling the excitement. Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot of $1 billion is the seventh largest in U.S. lottery history. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has signed LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese to an N-I-L deal. The Bayou Barbie is one of seven college athletes that will promote Johnson’s energy drink, ZOA. Reese has become one of the top NIL earners. She also has deals with Raising Cane’s, Amazon and Sports Illustrated.

The Southern Poverty Law Center has issued a report that provides the state with recommendations on improving its juvenile justice system. Senior policy analyst Devlin Davis says a major problem with the state’s youth justice system is that it’s over-reliant on incarceration, which is ripe with abuse. He says there are other alternatives that focus on rehab..
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The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice says they are constantly reviewing recommendations from third party groups.

The search for a missing New Jersey man in Rapides Parish is over as the body of 58-year-old Robert Owens was found in a densely wooded area. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tommy Carnline says Owens was a geocacher…
cut 7 (10) “…..the country”
Owens was known to be an active geocacher.

Tonight is a one billion dollar Powerball jackpot drawing and maybe the winning ticket will be sold in the Bayou State. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says we are due…
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Annison says the odds of winning the jackpot is one in two hundred ninety-two point two million, which means you are more likely to be struck by lighting.

Former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes has signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates and he’s received a nine-point-two million dollar signing bonus, a record for an M-L-B draft pick. Skenes will report to the Pirates spring training site in Florida. No word on when he’ll pitch in the majors…
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