State Police in Troop I report a child riding without proper restraints was killed Monday in a single-vehicle crash on state Highway 91 in Acadia Parish. Trooper First Class Thomas Gossen says a pickup driven by 44-year-old Carla Lacombe, of Eunice, lost control and went into a spin and overturned, after hitting a culvert…:

CUT 06  (07)        “result of the crash.”

Gossen says impairment is not suspected, but the driver may have ben distracted. He says an investigation of the crash is underway, and there may be charges for Lacombe.

The widow of former governor Edwin Edwards opened up about her new romantic relationship during an interview on Jim Engster’s Baton Rouge radio show. 43-year-old Trina Edwards is now dating former House Speaker and Senate President John Alario, who is 78…:

CUT 12(11)      “…pretty well so.”

Trina Edwards says she definitely “has a type.”

The National Hurricane Center says it’s less likely a trough along the Gulf Coast will develop into a tropical depression. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee gives us an update…:

CUT 02(32)      “…I-10 corridor.”

Two new cases of monkeypox have turned up in the New Orleans area. The Department of Health says monkeypox is transmissible through physical contact; either sexual or direct touching of an infected person’s rash. These latest reported case bring the total in Louisiana to three.

Police say a Houma mother and her live-in boyfriend are facing charges relative to first degree murder after a two-year-old child was found dead in a trash can. Maya Jones told detectives Ezekiel Harry was abducted, but her story eventually fell apart and Ezekiel’s body was found a block away from the police department. Jones and 37-year-old Jeremaine Robinson are in custody.

The Louisiana Department of Health has identified two more monkeypox cases bringing the total to three in this state. The two new cases are individuals in the greater New Orleans area. State Epidemiologist Doctor Theresa Sokol says monkeypox is less transmissible than COVID and physical contact is usually needed…
cut 4 (14) “…three hours”

A new report shows small business owners hold little hope for the economy – and their businesses – to improve anytime soon.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Louisiana’s real estate market appears to be slowing down, as interest rates rise and inflation affects the cost of everything else. Kristin Courville is a realtor in the Capital Region. She says she is definitely seeing more listings on the market…:
Cut 13 (09) “…to two days pending.”
She says recent hikes in interest rates – coupled with high costs for gasoline and groceries – are giving many potential buyers cold feet.

The National Federation of Independent Business says as inflation continues to dominate business decisions, small business owners’ expectations for better business conditions have reached a new low. State Director of the NFIB Dawn McVea says owners point their collective finger at the White House…
cut 5 (07)( “….killing small busineses”
The federal government reports that consumer prices are nine-percent higher than a year earlier. Five of the six major food groups is up by double digits.

This could result in another large interest rate hike this month. Louisiana real estate agent Kristin Courville says buyers can always refinance at a lower cost when rates head back down…
cut 15 (07) “….to creep up”
Courville says it’s still a good time to buy a home, which is always cheaper than rent.

The state health department is reporting two new cases of monkeypox infection in Louisiana. Both of the infected individuals are from the New Orleans area and this brings the total number of monkeypox cases to three. State Health officer Doctor Joe Kanter on the symptoms of monkeypox…
cut 3 (11) “…blisters”
The C-D-C says monkeypox can spread from person-to-person through direct contact with the infectious rash.

A Baton Rouge pro-life women’s clinic was vandalized Monday. The Women’s New Life Clinic was covered in spray painted graffiti. Messages read “abortion is a right”, “fake clinic” and more. Pro-Life Louisiana spokesperson Sarah Zagorski says the incident is sad and unfortunate…:
Cut 7 (08) “….absolutely horrific.”

The state’s trigger laws that bans abortions have once again been blocked by a Louisiana judge. Baton Rouge Judge Don Johnson issued a temporary restraining order, which means abortions can resume for now. Judge Johnson has scheduled a hearing for Monday to determine if he should grant a preliminary injunction until a trial can be held on the constitutionality of the trigger laws.

Meanwhile, Baton Rouge Police is investigating vandalism that took place at a pro-life medical clinic. The clinic offers free pregnancy services but spray painted messages say it’s a fake clinic and abortion is a right. Louisiana Right To Life spokesperson Sarah Zagorski says the vandals are oppressing women they advocate for..
cut 9 (11) “….parenting or adoption”

The National Federation of Independent Business says small business expectation for future conditions has hit an all-time low. NFIB state director Dawn McVea says small business owners say supply chain issues, inflated costs and high fuel prices are combining to make their outlook for future months poor. But she says fewer owners are raising retail prices…
cut 6 (08) “…live with that”

Is the current economy hurting Louisiana’s real estate market? Kevin Gallagher reports…:
Cut 3 (28) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Police say a Houma mother and her live-in boyfriend are facing charges relative to first degree murder after a two-year-old child was found dead in a trash can. Maya Jones told detectives Ezekiel Harry was abducted, but her story eventually fell apart and Ezekiel’s body was found a block away from the police department. Jones and 37-year-old Jeremaine Robinson are in custody.

Baton Rouge police are investigating an apparent vandalism that took place at the pro-life facility called Women’s New Life Clinic. Several messages were spray painted on the facility, including abortion is a right and Jane’s Revenge. Louisiana Right to Life spokesperson Sarah Zagorski….
cut 8 (12) “…building as well”
Meanwhile a Baton Rouge judge has suspended the state’s trigger laws that ban abortion allowing clinics to re-open. A hearing on the issue is set for Monday.

A new report shows small business owners hold little hope for the economy – and their businesses – to improve anytime soon.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The housing market is cooling off. Capital region real estate agent Kristin Courville says recent hikes in interest rates—coupled with high costs for gasoline and groceries– are giving many potential buyers cold feet…
cut 14 (09) “….dating the rate”
Courville says buyers can always refinance to a lower rate when the economy improves.

For the second time in two and a half weeks, a state judge has blocked Louisiana’s law that bans abortions allowing the state’s three licensed clinics that terminate pregnancies to re-open. Baton Rouge Judge Don Johnson has a set a hearing on the issue for Monday.

The National Hurricane Center says its less likely a trough along the Gulf Coast will develop into a tropical depression. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee gives us an update….
cut 2 (32) “…I-10 corridor”

Small businesses have a bleak outlook for better business conditions for the near-future. National Federation of Independent Business state director Dawn McVea says their monthly Optimism Index survey of members has dropped nearly 4 points;,,,:
Cut 4 (10) “…unfortunate to see that.”
McVea says as inflation continues to dominate business decisions, small business owners’ expectations for better business conditions have reached a new low.

A new high school sports season is around the corner and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association needs more officials and referees. LHSAA executive director Lee Sanders says there are a lot of benefits in being a referee….
cut 11 (12) “….travel”
Football officials can make at least 72 to 100-dollars a game, plus travel, a volleyball referee can earn at least 60-dollars a match plus travel.

With qualifying for fall federal mid-term elections starting next week, incumbent Senator John Kennedy easily leads in fundraising. Kennedy reports raising another $5.6-million in the 2^nd Quarter, for a total of almost $29-million in his warchest. Democrat challengers Gary Chambers, Luke Mixon and Syrita Steib have gathered only a bot over $2-million between them. UL-Monroe political science professor Joshua Stockley says it’s Kennedy’s race to lose. A possible Republican challenge could come from Baton Rouge area Reverend Tony Spell, the man who flouted the Governor’s orders to stop church services during the pandemic, was arrested and jailed for it and eventually exonerated of any wrongdoing. Stockley says he doubts Spell poses a threat to Kennedy’s hopes for another term…:

CUT 11(07)      “…Senator Kennedy”

The state’s abortion ban law has been blocked again from taking effect. A Baton Rouge judge ruled today to put the law on hold, while legal challenges play out in court. State abortion clinics may resume service once again, in the meantime.

Former four-time governor Edwin W. Edwards died one year ago today, at the age of 94. His widow, Trina, talked about her husband with Baton Rouge radio host Jim Engster today, and shared his last words…:

CUT 07(09)      “…recording it.”

Their son Eli turns 9 next month.

Another star running back commits verbally to the LSU Tigers. He’s 5’7’, 215 pound Kaleb Jackson, from Liberty High in the Capital City. TigerDetails.com writer Jerit Roser says this helps put the Tigers’ 2023 recruiting class in the Top ten…:

CUT 05(12)      “…coast-to-coast.”

The Louisiana Senate voted against holding an override veto session which cancels the session that was scheduled to start on Saturday. Jeff Palermo has more…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Jeff Palermo”

A Slidell-area woman has been arrested after setting her home on fire while her mother and her 4-month-old child were inside. The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office says the grandma escaped unhurt, but the baby sustained some burns. 37-year-old Brandy Juan is charged with aggravated arson, child desertion and cruelty to a juvenile.

Qualifying for fall federal mid-term elections starts next week, and incumbent Senator John Kennedy easily leads in fundraising. Kennedy raised another $5.6-million in the 2^nd Quarter, for a total of almost $29-million. So far, Democrat challengers are Baton Rouge activist and blogger Gary Chambers, Rapides Parish airline pilot Luke Mixon and New Orleans area non-profit director Syrita Steib. They have raised only a little over $2-million between the three. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says fundraising is tough when running against a popular incumbent like Kennedy…:

CUT 10(10)      “…these individuals.”

It’s been a year today since the death of 4-term Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. His widow, Trina, appeared on Jim Engster’s Baton Rouge radio show to talk about what drew her to the silver Fox…:

CUT 06(10)      “…all the time.”

There will not be an override veto session as a majority of state senators voted to cancel the session, which was scheduled to begin on Saturday. Jonesboro Representative Jack McFarland pushed for a veto session. He says many of the 27 bills the governor vetoed received super majority support by the Legislature…:

CUT 12(12)      “…try it again.”

Twenty-five of the state’s 38 senators voted against an override session, which was the majority vote needed to cancel the session. Some state senators called it a waste of taxpayer dollars.

Police in New Iberia say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train early this morning. When first responders arrived on the scene the victim was already dead. It’s unknown why the person was on the tracks to begin with. The victim’s identity has not been released.

With qualifying for fall federal mid-term elections starting next week, incumbent Senator John Kennedy easily leads in fundraising. Kennedy reports raising another $5.6-million in the 2^nd Quarter, and has almost $16-million cash-on-hand for his campaign. U.L.-Monroe political science professor Joshua Stockley says this comes as no surprise…:

CUT 09(14)      “…that expectation.”

LSU football scores another verbal commitment from a hot prospect; Liberty Magnet High school running back Kaleb Jackson. The Baton Rouge back is 5’7”, 215 pounds. TigerDetails.com writer Jerit Roser says Jackson plus Union Parish commit Trey Holley should make a good team of backs…:

CUT 04(10)      “…can company.”

There will not be a veto overrise session as a majority of Senators voted to cancel the session which was set to begin Saturday. House Conservative Caucus Chairman Jack McFarland says there was not a strong desire in the Senate to override any of the governor’s 27 vetoes, plus there are scheduling conflicts…
cut 14 (11) “….the country”

LSU received a commitment from one of the top running backs in the country today as Kaleb Jackson from Liberty Magnet High School in Baton Rouge announced he plans to play for the Tigers. Tiger-details-dot-com staff writer Jerit Roser says Jackson is a big back at five-foot-eleven, 215 pounds…
cut 3 (12) “…so well”
Roser says the Tigers 2023 recruiting class is now ranked in the Top Ten.

New campaign fundraising figures show incumbent Senator John Kennedy leads the field, far and away. Kevin Gallagher has more…:
Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

During a candid interivew on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster, Trina Edwards, the widow of former governor Edwin Edwards, talked about her new love and that is 78-year-old John Alario, a longtime former Louisiana lawmaker…
cut 3 (12) “…so well”