LSU is serious about winning women’s basketball as they hire Tickfaw native Kim Mukley, who won three national championships in 21 seasons at Baylor. Taylor Sharp has more…

Cut 1 (30) “ …I’m Taylor Sharp” 

The list of candidates of those vying to be the next president at LSU is now down to seven men after the lone female-semifinalist withdrew her name from consideration today. Mary Ann Rankin a professor at the University of Maryland was scheduled to be interviewed via live stream today for the job.

Louisiana reportedly has one million COVID vaccine doses sitting in coolers as demand for the shot has declined rapidly. The ongoing public health emergency declaration is set to expire Wednesday. Governor John Bel Edwards says the last restrictions won’t get lifted until enough people get vaccinated.

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Currently, 1 in 4 residents are fully vaccinated.

New Orleans Senator Troy Carter defeated fellow Democrat Karen Carter Peterson in Saturday’s run-off to represent the state’s Second Congressional district. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says it was the white vote that gave him a victory and even though it’s a predominately Democratic district Carter will have to advocate for conservatives in his district also.

Cut 4 (08) “…hit did.” 

Overall voter turnout was 17 percent.

Tickfaw native and Hall of Fame coach Kim Mulkey has been named the LSU Women’s Basketball Team’s new head coach, leaving Baylor after winning three titles with the Bears. The voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright, says Mulkey can make the Lady Tigers title contenders again

Cut 7 (12) “…recapture that.”

Along with a distinguished coaching record, the 58-year-old has two national titles as a player at La Tech and a 1984 Olympic Gold Medal.

New Orleans Senator Troy Carter defeated fellow Democrat Karen Carter Peterson 55-45 in Saturday’s run-off to represent the state’s Second Congressional district. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says the difference-maker was the white vote breaking strongly for Carter…

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The state mails over 100,000 residents letters encouraging them to utilize a FEMA mass vaccination site in Baton Rouge that’s equipped to do 3,000 vaccinations a day, but right now is only administering about 100 a day. Governor John Bel Edwards says the low volume at the site is a reflection of the state’s rapid decline in vaccine demand. He says if you’ve been vaccinated, please encourage your friends and family to do the same…

Cut 10 (11) “…doctor.” 

As of today’s update, nearly 1.5 million Louisianans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Louisiana reportedly has one million COVID vaccine doses sitting on shelves as demand for the shot appears to be declining rapidly. The number of shots administered peaked the week of March 18^th at 168,000 and fell to 45,000 last week. Governor John Bel Edwards…

Cut 9 (11) “..are”

Roughly a third of the state has gotten at least one shot, third-worst in the nation.

The state health department has told vaccine providers to resume using the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine. The CDC and the FDA say the benefits of the single-dose vaccine outweigh the rare risk of developing blood clots. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the 11-day halt was unfortunate but reassuring…

Cut 10 (12) “..cause a pause.”

The Louisiana House is expected to discuss and possibly vote on several tax reform bills today. State lawmakers are looking to reduce the state’s income tax rate but eliminate other tax breaks. Governor John Bel Edwards says he can back this effort…

Cut 13 (10) “…support it”

Several lawmakers are interested in lowering income tax rates but also eliminate certain tax breaks like the federal income tax deduction.

Passage of the Recovering American’s Wildlife Act in Congress would dedicate $16 million annually to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ efforts to protect endangered species and habitats. LDWF Biologist Director Amity Bass says this could allow them to increase their Statewide Action Plan.

Cut 4 (11)“…declining.”

Hall of Famer Kim Mulkey is back home as the Tickfaw native is the new head LSU women’s basketball coach The 58-year-old Mulkey has an impressive resume. Three national championships as head coach at Baylor. The voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright, says it’s a blockbuster hire…

Cut 6 (11) “..you name it”

Mulkey will be introduced during a 5 PM press conference.

Lawmakers continue to tackle tax reform and Governor John Bel Edwards says he supports the effort but only if it produces revenue-neutral results. Legislators would like to lower individual income tax rates, but also eliminate deducting federal income taxes paid on your state taxes. Governor Edwards says that approach has a lot of merit…
cut 14 (08) “….F-I-T

The state health department tells vaccine providers to resume using the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine. The CDC and the FDA say the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the rare risk of developing blood clots. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says it’s incredible how quickly the agencies acted after it was determined the J & J vaccine was responsible for blood clots in six American women.

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When you think of tea Tangipahoa Parish probably doesn’t come to mind, but it is home to one of the few tea farms in the United States. Owner of the Fleur De Lis Tea Company David Barron has a 160-acre farm in Amite. Barron purchased the pine tree farm more than ten years ago and he ventured into the tea business when a fellow horticulturist offered him a tea plant that he was cultivating.

Cut 9 (08) “…his fault.”

Barron says if you can grow a camellia, you can grow tea.

State lawmakers seem committed to tax reform this legislative session as several bills to change the state’s tax code have made it out of the House Ways and Means Committee. Governor John Bel Edwards says he wants lawmakers to approve a revenue-neutral tax plan…
cut 15 (10) “….took office”
There’s support to lower the state’s income tax rates, but eliminate tax breaks as a way to balance out lower income tax rates.

The Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine can once again be administered in Louisiana. Federal health officials uncovered 15 vaccine recipients who developed blood clots out of nearly eight million who received Johnson and Johnson’s shot, but they believe the benefits outweigh the risk. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter is glad the J-and-J vaccine is back in circulation…
cut 12 (09) “…various locations”

You might not know that Tangipahoa Parish is home to one of the few tea farms in the United States. Owner of the Fleur De Lis Tea Company David Barron says for producers looking to further diversify their crops this might be your cup of tea.
Cut 7 (08) “…after water.”
Barron’s Fleur De Lis Tea Company is on his 160-acre farm in Amite and will host the U-S Tea Growers annual meeting in October.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hoping Congress will approve the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, which would provide the state with 16-million dollars annually to help species at risk of extinction like the Louisiana Pearlshell and the Louisiana Pinesnake…
cut 5 (07) “….species list”
LDWF biologist Director Amity Bass says there are 362 species at risk of extinction.

The Louisiana House is expected to discuss and possibly vote on several tax reform bills today. State lawmakers are looking to reduce the state’s income tax rate, but eliminate other tax breaks. Governor John Bel Edwards says he can back this effort…
Cut 13 (10) “…support it”
Several lawmakers are interested in lowering income tax rates but also eliminate certain tax breaks like the federal income tax deduction.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hoping Congress will pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act which can provide the state with millions of dollars each year to accelerate recovery of more than 350 species at risk of extinction in Louisiana…
cut 6 (09) “….but nationally”
That’s LDWF Biologist Director Amity Bass who says the legislation could also create 33-thousand jobs nationwide.

Tickfaw native and former Louisiana Tech standout Kim Mulkey is returning to Louisiana as she’s accepted the job as head women’s basketball coach at LSU. Mulkey led Baylor to three national championships and is the third-winningest coach in women’s college basketball.

It might surprise you to learn that Louisiana is home to a farm of one of the world’s most popular beverages. Brooke Thorington explains
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We are two weeks into the legislative session and lawmakers seem committed to tax reform and Governor John Bel Edwards says he supports the effort as long as the changes produce revenue-neutral results. Legislators would like to lower individual income tax rates, but also eliminate the ability to deduct federal income taxes paid on your state taxes. Governor John Bel Edwards says that approach has a lot of merit…
cut 14 (08) “….F-I-T
Tax reform legislation is on the agenda today when the Louisiana House gathers at 2 PM.

David Barron is having success growing tea plants in Tangipahoa Parish. He says they like the well-drained soil on his farm in Amite…
cut 8 (08) “….perfect for that”
His farm is one of just a few tea farms in the United States and he sees great potential for growing tea on sites of pine tree farms.

If the federal Recovering America’s Wildlife Act passes, Louisiana could receive $16 million annually to help preserve 362 species at risk of extinction. Brooke Thorington explains.
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New Orleans Senator Troy Carter is now Congressman-elect Carter as he defeated fellow Democrat Karen Carter Peterson in a run-off to represent Louisiana’s Second Congressional District.

KIm Mulkey is returning home. The Tickfaw and former Louisiana Tech women’s basketball star has been hired as LSU’s new women’s basketball coach after leading Baylor to three national championships.

The state health department has told vaccine providers to resume using the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine. The CDC and the FDA say the benefits of the single-dose vaccine outweigh the rare risk of developing blood clots. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the 11-day halt of the J-and-J shot was unfortunate but reassuring…
Cut 10 (12) “..cause a pause.”

There’s legislation in Congress that’s waiting to be discussed that would dedicate 16-million dollars a year to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that will help the agency’s efforts to protect endangered species and habitats. LDWF Biologist Director Amity Bass…
cut 4 (08) “….declining”
The Louisiana Pearlshell, the Louisiana Pinesnake and Alligator Snapping Turtle are among the species at risk in Louisiana.

The Louisiana House is expected to debate several tax reform proposals this afternoon as lawmakers look to lower individual income tax rates. Don Molino
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Don Molino.”

Today is election day in the state’s second congressional district. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says the race to replace Cedric Richmond comes down to likeability between Democrats Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter and their ability to turn out the vote.
Cut 4 (10) “…the poll”
Voter turnout is expected to be between 15 and 20-percent.

Two lawsuits have now been filed against the companies involved with the liftboat that capsized during rough weather in the Gulf of Mexico on April 13th. 13 people are presumed dead and among those 13 dead, seven remain missing. A wife and a fiance of two of the missing crewmembers are the first two to file lawsuits against Seacor Marine, Seacor Liftboats and Talos Energy, claiming they put profits before safety.

U-S health experts have determined its safe to resume using the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine. The CDC and the FDA say the benefits of the single-dose vaccine outweigh the rare risk of developing blood clots. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the 11-day halt of the J-and-J shot was unfortunate but reassuring…
Cut 10 (12) “..cause a pause.”
Kanter expects there will still be a lot of demand for the J-and-J vaccine and he’s glad its back in circulation

Today is prescription drug take-back day as numerous sites around the state will accept old pills and medication until 2 PM today. DEA Special agent Randy Harness says overdose deaths are on the rise and pain meds are a major reason…
Cut 7 (11) “…this year.”
Go to d-e-a-take-back-dot-com for more information.

Governor John Bel Edwards announces that Louisiana Green Fuels plans to develop a 700-million dollar renewable diesel plant in Caldwell Parish. Edwards says the state has established a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. He says this biodiesel plant is a step in the right direction
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Edwards says the proposed project would generate 450 construction jobs and employ 76 people once complete.

The wife and the fiance of two of the missing crewmembers from the Seacor lift boat that capsized April 13th have filed multi-million dollar lawsuits Seacor Marine and Talos Energy. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says it’s likely these lawsuits will be settled out of court, but it will take years to do…
Cut 11 (08) “…years pass”
The plaintiffs in the case claim the companies involved in the tragedy put profits before safety.

Voters in southeast Louisiana will elect a new Congressman in the 2nd district today. Jim Shannon looks at the race between Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter…
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LSU is taking further action in the wake of failing to properly report previous claims of sexual misconduct. The school is planning to ban former running back Derius Guice from campus and they are taking his name out of the school’s record books. Also, the university is firing the law firm Taylor Porter. The firm denies claims they participated in an effort to keep sexual misconduct claims made against former coach Les Miles quiet.