Attorney General Liz Murrill files a lawsuit against the online gaming site Roblox alleging it’s a site where children can easily view sexually explicit material.

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A panel of judges on the U-S Fifth Circuit Court of appeals has ruled that the state’s legislative district map for the House and Senate violates the federal Voting Rights Act. The decision upholds a Baton Ruge judge’s ruling that found the boundaries discriminated against Black voters. Another judge on the 5^th circuit has paused that ruling, so the case is currently on hold according to A-G Liz Murrill.

The first hurricane of the season has formed as Erin formers east of the Caribbean. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says this is about the time we usually see our first hurricane

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Erin is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend, but it’s expected to curve away from the coastal U-S.

LSU is just about two weeks away from the season opener against Clemson. ESPN Baton Rouge sports talk show host. Charles Hanagriff, says this Tigers team has more depth, especially on the defensive line…

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South Florida transfer and Defensive tackle Bernard Gooden has been impressive during preseason camp.

Louisiana has filed suit against Roblox, claiming the popular online gaming site is violating Louisiana law by not protecting children from sex predators. Attorney General Liz Murrill says it’s easy for a child to register to Roblox and then find harmful content and become victimized by a child predator. Murill says Roblox prioritizes user growth, revenue and profits over child safety…

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Murrill filed the lawsuit in Livingston Parish. Sheriff Jason Ard says just last month his deputies arrested an individual suspected of possessing child sexual abuse material and the suspect was actively using Robflox…

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Roblox has yet to issue a comment about the lawsuit.

Baton Rouge Police Sgt Caleb Eisworth will be laid to rest Saturday. He died Sunday after spending 7 weeks in the hospital being treated for injuries sustained when he was allegedly intentionally hit by a truck while on his motorcycle. Eisworth was a decorated officer who served 23 years. Baton Rouge Police Chief, TJ Morse says Sgt Eisworth impacted many lives.

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Police have identified the driver of the truck that hit Eisworth, 41-year-old Gad Black. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says his office may seek the death penalty for Black.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical disturbance near the Texas-Mexico border. But State Climatologist Jay Grymes says it’s unlikely it will form into a named storm…

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And Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane later today in the Atlantic. Erin does not pose a threat to the coastal U-S.

Louisiana’s Attorney General has filed a child protection lawsuit against a popular online gaming site she says is overrun with harmful content and child predators. AG Liz Murrill says the Roblox site has no age minimum, verification requirement, or parental permission required and once registered, children can find sexually explicit material …

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Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth will be laid to rest tomorrow.  In June, the driver of a truck allegedly intentionally hit Sgt Eisworth’s motorcycle. He died in the hospital last Sunday. Sgt Eisworth suffered multiple injuries and spent seven weeks in the hospital. Baton Rouge Police Chief, T.J Morse says there were moments of hope that he would recover…

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Visitation will be held at Istrouma Baptist Church Saturday beginning at 9:00 A.M., followed by his funeral at noon

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The LSU football team starts the season on the road at Clemson two weeks from tomorrow and the offensive line is the biggest question. Andre Champagne has the story…

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The first hurricane of the season is expected to form today as Tropical Storm Erin is expected to strengthen into a hurricane out in the Atlantic.  NOAA’s National Weather Service predicts five to nine hurricanes before the season ends. State Climatologist Jay Grymes…

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Erin is not expected to affect the coastal United States.

Funeral services honoring fallen Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth will be held Saturday. Colleen Crain has the details…

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a child protection lawsuit against a popular online gaming site that she says is overrun with harmful content and child predators….

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Right now, there is no age minimum, verification requirement, or parental permission required to sign up for Roblox.
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LSU football is still figuring out who its best eleven are offensively for the opener at Clemson. The Tigers are challenged with having to replace four NFL-level offensive linemen. ESPN Baton Rouge radio host Charles Hanagriff says he expects the starting offensive line to continue to change as the season progresses.

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Tropical Storm Erin is expected ito a hurricane today as it continues to churn in the middle of the Atlantic . This would be the first hurricane of the season and though it’s expected to become a major one, it’s not expected to threated the coastal U-S.  The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical disturbance over the Bay of Campeche in the southwestern Gulf. But State Climatologist Jay Grymes Grymes it’s unlikely it will form into a named storm…

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill files a lawsuit against the online gaming site Roblox alleging it’s a site where children can easily view sexually explicit material. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A federal appeals court has upheld a Louisiana judge’s decision to invalidate the state’s new legislative district maps for House and Senate races, saying they violate section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.  But those maps will stay in place for now…at least until the US Supreme court rules on a similar case disputing Louisiana’s Congressional districts.

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Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth will be laid to rest Saturday. He is the 13^th Baton Rouge Police Officer to die in the line of duty. In June, the driver of a truck allegedly intentionally hit Sgt Eisworth’s motorcycle. He died in the hospital last Sunday. Baton Rouge Police Chief, T.J. Morse says his injuries were just too severe…

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The first hurricane of the season is expected to form today as Erin is expected to strengthen from tropical storm into a hurricane as it continues to churn in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says this is about the time we usually see our first hurricane

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Erin is also expected to become the season’s first major hurricane, but it’s not expected to threaten the coastal United States.

A six-year-old Slidell boy is dead after he was hit by an SUV while riding his scooter. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff deputies say the driver of the SUV kept going and has been charged with vehicular homicide, reckless operation and felony hit and run. Lt. Suzanne Carboni says the child was hit on Northshore Lane near Slidell..

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Carboni says the vehicle was located later that night and the driver, 35-year-old Cody Beaudette was taken into custody.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a child protection lawsuit against a popular online gaming site that she says is overrun with harmful content and child predators….

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Murrill says there are nearly 82 million daily active users and 56-percent of its users are under the age of 16. In the lawsuit, the Louisiana A-G claims Roblox allows for the distribution of child sex abuse material, fails to implement basic safety controls to protect child users and it fails to provide notice to parents and child users of its dangers.

Entergy says they’ve come up with a way to save on your utility bills. Don Molino has the story…

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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance over the Bay of Campeche in the southwestern Gulf of America. But State Climatologist Jay Grymes it’s unlikely it will form into a named storm…

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LSU junior cornerback Ashton Stamps has been part of the past two disappointing defenses the Tigers have put out on the field. A key to improving LSU’s defense is its ability to get pressure to the quarterback. Stamps says he is noticing the defensive line unit is getting more consistent pressure which is allowing him and the corners to make plays easier.

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The Washington Nationals are returning former first-round pick and former LSU outfielder Dylan Crews from rehabilitation assignment. Crews is reinstated on the roster after dealing with an oblique injury that kept him out since May 20^th. With Crews coming back, the Nationals are designating first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment. The Nationals currently have the second-worst record in the MLB with 48 wins and 72 losses.

ULM finished with the 84^th total defense in college football last season, giving up 384 yards a game. Second-year defensive coordinator Earnest Hill was nominated for the Broyles Award in 2024 after improving his unit significantly from the 2023 season. Hill says he has placed a huge emphasis on the development of his defensive line after bulking up in the spring.

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The New Orleans Pelicans released its schedule for the 2025 season. The Pelicans will open its season in Memphis where it will face the Grizzlies on October 22^nd. The Pelicans will face former first pick Victor Wembenyama and the San Antonio Spurs in its home opener on Friday October 24^th.  Another notable matchup includes Lebron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers  coming to New Orleans for an NBA cup matchup on November 14^th at 7 p.m.

A six-year-old Slidell boy was riding his scooter in his driveway when he was hit and killed by an SUV whose driver then fled the scene. It happened Wednesday around 6 PM and St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office Spokesperson, Lt. Suzanne Carboni says the SUV was located later in the evening and the driver, 35-year-old Cody Beaudette was arrested. She says Sheriff Randy Smith sends his condolences to the child’s family

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18-hundred military homes at Fort Polk will now be powered by thirty-thousand solar panels provided by Corvias. Bartost Wojszyk (Voice-chick), President of Energy at Corvias says they invested 29-million-dollars and it took them two years to plan and complete construction

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The state department of transportation is launching a new program that gives businesses an opportunity to get involved in the fight against litter. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Entergy is offering its residential customers the opportunity to receive up to two smart thermostats at no cost. Heather Leblanc with Entergy says the smart thermostats learn your temperature preferences and usage habits and can be controlled from a smartphone. She says go to entergy-solutions-la-dot-com to order yours…

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A six-year-old Slidell boy was struck and killed by an SUV while riding his scooter in his driveway just before 6 last evening. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson, Lt. Suzanne Carboni says after hitting the child, the driver of the SUV, 35-year-old Cody Beaudette, kept going. Beaudette’s SUV was located later that night in another part of town and Beaudette was taken into custody.

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Baton Rouge Police Sgt Caleb Eisworth will be laid to rest Saturday. He died Sunday after spending 7 weeks in the hospital being treated for injuries sustained when he was allegedly intentionally hit by a truck while on his motorcycle. Eisworth was a decorated officer who served 23 years. Baton Rouge Police Chief, TJ Morse says Sgt Eisworth impacted many lives.

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Entergy says smart thermostats help save energy and the power company is offering them free to their residential customers this month. Heather Leblanc with Entergy says the smart thermostats learn your habits and adjust automatically.

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Thirty thousand solar panels have been installed at Fort Polk to provide energy to 18-hundred miliary homes. Military bases historically have relied on civilian power grids, making them vulnerable to natural disasters, cyberattacks, and physical attacks. President of Energy at Corvias, Bartost Wojszyk (Voice-chick), says the 13-megawatt power generation project is completely independent, moving Fort Polk closer to its goal of readiness..

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Corvias invested 29-million dollars in the project.

Entergy is offering its residential customers the opportunity to receive up to two smart thermostats at no cost. There are no promo codes or rebate forms. Heather Leblanc with Entergy says the smart thermostats efficiently manage energy by learning temperature preferences, usage habits and can be controlled from a smartphone…

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The promotion runs through the end of the month or while supplies last.

Thirty-thousand solar panels are now providing energy to 18-hundred military homes at Fort Polk. Corvias provided the funding and partnered with the U-S Army to complete the 13-megawatt power generation project. Bartost Wojszyk (Voice-chick), is the President of Energy at Corvias and he says they work with the military to make sure installations are energy resilient…

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Corvias’ investment was 29-million dollars.

A hit and run crash in Slidell has claimed the life of a six-year-old boy who was riding his scooter in his driveway. Jeff Palermo has more on the story…

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Louisiana is seeing an increase in the number of people infected with Vibrio vulnificus, commonly called flesh eating bacteria. State epidemiologist, Theresa Sokol says typically, at this time of year, we see less than ten cases but so far this year, 20 people have been hospitalized and four have died. She says Vibrio thrives in warm salt and brackish waters.

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She says if you have a wound stay out of brackish and salt waters.