If you’re planning on spending any significant time outside this week, you will want to take extra precautions. Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says throughout much of the state, daytime highs will be in the upper 90s approaching 100, with overnight lows only getting down into the 70s. But the heat indexes will make it feel much hotter.

Cut 12 (11) “…and 110 degrees.”

A deadly shooting in broad daylight in Ponchatoula. Police Chief Bry (“bree”) Layrisson says it happened yesterday afternoon. 

Cut 3 (09) “…the main gate.”

17-year-old Marvin Wells was killed in the drive-by shooting, and another 17-year-old boy and a 59-year-old man were injured. 18-year-old Julius Glass Jr., 17-year-old Kera Wolters and 16-year-old Ray Carter are charged with first-degree murder and other charges.

The Trump administration releases 28-million dollars in previously-withheld after-school grants for Louisiana. Michael Faulk, the executive director of the Louisiana School Superintendents Association, says this removes some of the uncertainty as a new school year approaches.

Cut 10 (10) “…in those programs.”

Southland Conference Football Media Day is today in San Antonio. Nicholls head coach Tommy Rybacki will lead the program for the first time this season after ten years as the Colonels’ defensive coordinator. Rybacki’s defense has consistently been one of the best in the Southland, and he’s looking to continue their success.

Cut 6 (10) “…next ten years.”

Nicholls opens the season August 23rd in Thibodaux against Incarnate Word in a game that will be nationally televised on ESPN2.

A teen is killed and two others are hurt in a drive-by shooting in Ponchatoula. 17-year-old Marvin Wells was pronounced dead at the scene; another 17-year-old boy and a 59-year-old man were injured. Police Chief Bry (“bree”) Layrisson says officers have arrested 18-year-old Julius Glass Jr., 17-year-old Kera Wolbers and 16-year-old Ray Carter.

Cut 5 (10) “…charges as well.”

Layrisson says while the motive is unclear, investigators say the shooting was targeted, hence the first-degree murder charges.

The Trump administration releases 28-million dollars in previously-withheld after-school grants for Louisiana. Michael Faulk, the executive director of the Louisiana School Superintendents Association, says this is good news for school districts planning their after-school programs for the upcoming school year. 

Cut 9 (11)  “…a great help.”

Southland Conference players and coaches are in San Antonio to preview the upcoming football season. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is hailing the cancellation of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project. The lieutenant governor, who was the president of Plaquemines Parish before being elected to his current office, says the project was ineffective as the budget soared into the stratosphere.

Cut 13 (13)  “…we building it?”

A Morgan City filmmaker is developing a feature film about the first woman ever executed in Louisiana. Matison LeBlanc learned about Ada Leboeuf while attending film school and decided that she wanted to tell her story in her project entitled “Ada and the Doc.” LeBlanc says Leboeuf had maintained her innocence right up until the moment she was executed.

Cut 7 (07) “…for 15 minutes.”

Ada Leboeuf was hanged in St. Mary Parish in 1929, along with her family physician, Dr. Tom Dreher, in connection with the murder of her husband. 

Congresswoman Julia Letlow is facing a big decision that will shape her political future – this, according to  The Advocate’s political reporter Tyler Bridges. Jeanne Burns has more.

Cut 1 (25) “…I’m Jeanne Burns”

A teen is killed and two others are injured in a shooting in Ponchatoula yesterday afternoon. 17-year-old Marvin Wells died at a hospital; another 17-year-old boy and a 59-year-old man are listed in stable condition. Police have arrested 18-year-old Julius Glass Jr. and 17-year-old Kera Wolbers. Both are charged with first degree murder and other crimes.

The Advocate’s political reporter Tyler Bridges reports there’s a lot of speculation on what Congresswoman Julia Letlow does next. Will she run for re-election next year, will she seek to become the next president of LSU, or will she run for U-S Senate and challenge incumbent Bill Cassidy in next April’s Republican Party Primary? Bridges says Letlow would not speak to him for this article, but he spoke with dozens of others…

Cut 6 (13) “…Senator Cassidy.”

Last week, Governor Landry cancelled the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project, a three-billion-dollar coastal restoration project. The project is being replaced with the Myrtle Grove project, which Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says will achieve the goal in a much more cost-effective way.

Cut 15 (11) “…growth is good.”

A Morgan City woman is working on a feature film about the first woman ever executed in the State of Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (37) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A former high school football star from New Orleans was fatally shot over the weekend in Tennessee. Last December, Corey Adams helped Edna Karr win a state title and he was preparing for his freshman season at Ole Miss, but Tennessee authorities say Adams was one of five people shot just outside of Memphis. He was the only one to succumb to his wounds, the others are listed in non-critical condition. No arrests have been made.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow is one of the most well-liked politicians in the state and she’s facing a big decision according to The Advocate’s political reporter Tyler Bridges.

Cut 1 (25) “…I’m Jeanne Burns”

The debate continues over the decision to end the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, a $3 billion coastal restoration project. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser wishes the state spent its time and money on other projects…

Cut 14 (11) “…protecting our coast”

Former Congressman Garret Graves says it’s a huge mistake not to go through with the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project.

Did you know that Ada Leboeuf was the first woman executed in Louisiana and there are plans to do a feature film on her story? Leboeuf was hanged in St. Mary Parish in 1929 along with her family physician, Doctor Tom Dreher, in connection with the murder or her husband. Morgan City filmmaker Matison LeBlanc and her team produced a 15-minute short and it was a huge hit…

Cut 8 (09) “…can happen”

LeBlanc is moving forward with the full-length feature film but is seeking five to seven million dollars in financing. She says the state’s 40-percent film tax incentive will help.

The voice of Ragin Cajuns athletics on ESPN-plus, Dan McDonald, is excited that Louisiana Tech is joining the Sun Belt…

Cut 12 (08) “…great deal”

Tech will join the Sun Belt in either 2026 or 2027, and their natural rivals will be ULM, the Cajuns and Southern Miss.

The big question in Louisiana politics is Congresswoman Julia Letlow’s next move. That’s according to The Advocate’s political reporter Tyler Bridges. Bridges says Letlow has three different options in front of her…run for re-election, challenge Bill Cassidy in next year’s U-S Senate race or put her hat into the ring as the next president of LSU…

Cut 4 (14) “…of LSU.”

If she decides to challenge Bill Cassidy in the Republican Primary, a decision is needed soon, because qualifying is in January.

A drive-by shooting Sunday afternoon in Ponchatoula claimed the life of 17-year-old Marvin Wells and resulted in two others who were wounded. Police are searching for 19-year-old Julius Glass Junior and 18-year-old Kera Wolbers on murder charges.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser fully supports Governor Landry’s decision to halt the three billion dollar Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project. Nungesser says it was way too costly…

Cut 13 (13) “…we building it”

Former Congressman Garret Graves says stopping the Mid Barataria Sediment Diversion is a major setback for the coast.

ESPN+ voice of the Ragin’ Cajuns, Dan McDonald, says Louisiana Tech will be a school Sun Belt fans love to hate. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

In a long-threatened move, Republicans have withdrawn all federal funding from PBS and NPR stations. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is in Lake Tahoe for the annual meeting of the National Lieutenant Governors Association.

Cut 3 (06) “…and share ideas.”

Lieutenant Governor Nungesser says the lieutenant governors are discussing a wide range of topics affecting their respective states.

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Lafayette native and former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier is returning to Louisiana to call it a career tonight versus Max Holloway. It has been ten years since Poirier fought in his home state, but he says now is not the time for reminiscing.

Cut 6 (12) “…love Louisiana (cheers).”

Poirier has defeated Holloway twice before.

The SEC preseason poll released Friday has LSU finishing in fourth, close behind Alabama in third. Texas and Georgia took the top two spots, and there’s a clear cutoff between he top four teams and the rest of the field. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says the Tigers need to finish better than predicted.

Cut 13 (11)  “…finish fourth.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is in Lake Tahoe for the annual meeting of the National Lieutenant Governors Association.  He says they’ll be discussing a wide range of topics affecting their respective states.

Cut 4 (12) “…do with that.”

Republicans had been trying to cut off all federal funding for PBS and NPR for years and they’ve finally made it happen. Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says the broadcasting landscape has changed dramatically since in the last fifty years.

Cut 11 (11) “…that are left.”

The bill that strips more than one-billion dollars from public TV and radio is now awaiting the president’s signature

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The SEC preseason poll released yesterday has left LSU fans shocked as the Tigers are projected to finish fourth.  And South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers was voted preseason first team All-SEC over LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, another big surprise for another shocking decision for Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne.

Cut 15 (10) “…by that one.”

The poll has Texas, Georgia and Alabama finishing in the top three spots.

Lafayette native and former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier closes out his career tonight taking on Max Holloway tonight at the Smoothie King Center.  Poirrier will be raising money for his The Good Fight Foundation, auctioning off everything he wears in his final fight to support the Lafayette area.
Cut 7 (11) “…the good fight.”