Amazon Web Services announces it’s increasing its investment in the Shreveport-Bossier area and will build a third data center. Joe Gallinaro has the story.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

A Ferriday man is in custody after he allegedly claimed to have shot multiple state employees and planned to target other state offices. Concordia Parish sheriff deputies arrested Reginald McCoy about an hour after receiving the initial threat. Out of the abundance of caution, DCFS closed several of its offices yesterday.

Authorities believe they have found the remains of 15-year-old Je’Darrius Minnieweather at the East Baton Rouge Parish landfill, ending a 36-day search looking through thrash for the teenager. Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse says DNA testing will be conducted to confirm the remains.

Cut 10 (08) “…very, very hopeful.”

Fifty-one-year-old Maurice Parms is charged with killing Minnieweather. Investigators say Parms beat the teen to death during an argument over Parms’ treatment of a 16-year-old girl Minnieweather knew.

The Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association is hailing the latest offshore lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, in which 12 companies submitted 69 bids totaling almost 100-million dollars. President Tommy Faucheux says that’s a very impressive number.

Cut 7 (08) “…bids for leases.”

Faucheux says this latest lease sale shows the industry is hitting its stride.

Authorities believe they have found the remains of 15-year-old Je’Darrius Minnieweather at the East Baton Rouge Parish landfill, ending a 36-day search for the teenager who was reported missing June fifth. Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse says DNA testing will be conducted to confirm the remains.

Cut 25 (08) “…very, very hopeful.”

Morse says DNA testing could take one or more days, and crews will continue searching the area for additional evidence.

Governor Landry signs a pair of executive orders that he says will streamline the permitting processes for businesses. Landry says with the Supreme Court ruling that most permitting needed today is at the state level, he signed the Expedited Environmental Permitting executive order.

Cut 10 (11) “…paying jobs.” 

This brutally hot weather will not only take a toll on your body, but it will also take a toll on your vehicle. State Police Trooper Eddie Thomas says especially if you’re going out on a long road trip, there are a few things you should check on your vehicle before you leave your house.

Cut 4 (11) “…check your battery.”

Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is expected to miss about eight weeks with a right hamstring strain. This is Tyson’s fourth hamstring injury and sixth lower-body injury in the last four years. Saints sideline reporter for WWL radio, Jeff Nowak, thinks the offense can get along without him by relying on top receiver Chris Olave and other playmakers.

Cut 8 (12) “…on the field.”

Governor Landry signs two executive orders that he says will streamline the permitting processes for businesses. Landry says for decades, the federal government bogged down the permitting process for both small and large businesses, but the Supreme Court has ruled on cases that gives states more control of the permitting process.

Cut 9 (05)  “…state level.”

The scorching weather will not only make it dangerous on your body, but it will also put a huge strain on your vehicle. DPS Trooper Eddie Thomas says in these conditions, it’s very important to have your emergency roadside kit in your vehicle in case it breaks down, especially in the middle of nowhere.

Cut 5 (08) “…and a jack.”

And if you need assistance, Louisiana State Police is ready to help – call star-577; star-LSP. 

The Saints’ top draft pick, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, is expected to miss around two months with a hamstring injury. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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That’s what passengers aboard the Carnival Valor must have been screaming Sunday. Video posted to social media shows pool water surging into a pizza restaurant onboard, after the boat listed in the Mississippi River due to the captain having to make a hard right turn to avoid a cargo ship that had lost power.

Governor Jeff Landry signed two executive orders that he says will help to streamline the permitting processes for businesses. Landry says one of the orders seeks to secure Louisiana’s mineral supply chain.

Cut 11 (13) “…red tape.”

The other order expedites environmental permitting.

Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is expected to miss about eight weeks with a right hamstring injury. This is Tyson’s fourth hamstring injury and sixth lower-body injury in the last four years, but Head coach Kellen Moore said this strain was unrelated. Jeff Nowak, the Saints sideline reporter for WWL radio, says it is frustrating to lose the eighth-overall pick to injury, especially when the team knew his concerning history.

Cut 7 (11) “…correlation whatsoever.”

The Louisiana heat will not only do a number on your bodies, but it will also wear down your vehicles. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Three LSU players were named to the AP preseason All-American team. Tight end Trey’Dez Green was the lone first-team selection. Two transfers made the second team in their first season in Baton Rouge. Left tackle Jordan Seaton is on the offense, and safety Ty Benefield was named to the defense.

The scorching heat will not only do a number on your bodies, but it will also wear down your vehicles. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The Saints’ top draft pick, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, is expected to miss around two months with a hamstring injury. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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During these brutally hot conditions, not only do you need to take care of your bodies, but you also need to take care of the things that transport your bodies comfortably from point A to point B. State Police Trooper Eddie Thomas says whereas excess heat takes a toll on you and me, the same is absolutely true for motor vehicles.

Cut 3 (09) “…on the tires.”

Thomas says especially if you’re going out on a long road trip, there are a few things you should check on your vehicle before you leave your house.

Cut 4 (11) “…check your battery.”

Thomas says in these brutally hot conditions, it’s very important to have your emergency roadside kit in your vehicle in case it breaks down, especially in the middle of nowhere.

Cut 5 (08) “…and a jack.”

And if you need assistance, Louisiana State Police is ready to help – call star-577; star-LSP.

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Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is expected to miss about eight weeks with a right hamstring strain. Saints sideline reporter for WWL radio, Jeff Nowak, says that means he could return week five against the Vikings at the earliest, but New Orleans should be careful bringing him back too soon.

Cut 6 (09) “…one-year investment.”

Nowak says it is frustrating to lose the eighth-overall pick to injury, especially when the team knew his concerning injury history. This is Tyson’s fourth hamstring injury and sixth lower-body injury in the last four years. Head coach Kellen Moore said this strain was unrelated, but Nowak says there is more to it.

Cut 7 (11) “…correlation whatsoever.”

Nowak’s biggest concern is Tyson’s long-term availability. He was limited after the draft, performed well in camp and then was injured during the team’s first joint practice. For the time being, he thinks the offense can get along without him by relying on top receiver Chris Olave and other playmakers.

Cut 8 (12) “…on the field.”

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Governor Jeff Landry signs two executive orders that he says will streamline the permitting processes for businesses. Landry says for decades the federal government bogged down the permitting process for both small and large businesses, but the Supreme Court has ruled on cases that gives states more control of the permitting process.

Cut 9 (05)  “…state level.”

Landry says that’s why he has signed the Expedited Environmental Permitting executive order.

Cut 10 (11) “…paying jobs.”

Landry says the second executive order seeks to secure Louisiana’s mineral supply chain.

Cut 11 (13) “…red tape.”

We’re getting reports that the remains of Ja’Derrius Minnieweather have been found in a Baton Rouge-area landfill. The 15-year-old was beaten to death back in June, allegedly by 51-year-old Maurice Parms. Sources say clothing found near the remains matches what Minnieweather was wearing on the night he disappeared. Baton Rouge Police are holding a news conference at the top of the hour.

Governor Landry signs a pair of executive orders that he says will streamline the permitting processes for businesses. Landry says with the Supreme Court ruling that most permitting needed today is at the state level, he signed the Expedited Environmental Permitting executive order.

Cut 10 (11) “…paying jobs.” 

We’re learning new details about a Morgan City man charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 65-year-old woman. Investigators say the victim, Brenda Bernucho, is the aunt of her alleged killer, 49-year-old Whitney Billiot the Fourth.

During these brutally hot conditions, not only do you need to take care of your bodies, but you also need to take care of the things that transport your bodies comfortably from point A to point B. State Police Trooper Eddie Thomas says whereas excessive heat takes a toll on you and me, the same is absolutely true for motor vehicles.

Cut 3 (09) “…on the tires.”

Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is expected to miss about eight weeks with a right hamstring strain. Saints sideline reporter for WWL radio, Jeff Nowak, says that means he could return week five against the Vikings at the earliest, but New Orleans should be careful bringing him back too soon.

Cut 6 (09) “…one-year investment.”

This is Tyson’s fourth hamstring injury and sixth lower-body injury in the last four years.

Governor Landry signs two executive orders that he says will streamline the permitting processes for businesses. Landry says for decades, the federal government bogged down the permitting process for both small and large businesses, but the Supreme Court has ruled on cases that gives states more control of the permitting process.

Cut 9 (05)  “…state level.”

The scorching weather will not only make it dangerous on your body, but it will also put a huge strain on your vehicle. DPS Trooper Eddie Thomas says in these conditions, it’s very important to have your emergency roadside kit in your vehicle in case it breaks down, especially in the middle of nowhere.

Cut 5 (08) “…and a jack.”

And if you need assistance, Louisiana State Police is ready to help – call star-577; star-LSP. 

The Saints’ top draft pick, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, is expected to miss around two months with a hamstring injury. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A public memorial service for legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman will take place one week from today. It will be held in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center at seven p-m, with doors opening at six. Bertman died last Friday at the age of 88.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers grants a federal permit for the construction of a one-point-eight billion dollar. Louisiana International Terminal in Saint Bernard Parish. Port NOLA President and CEO Beth Branch says the facility will be able to handle massive container ships with 50-foot-drafts, which currently can not pass to the Port of New Orleans, because the Crescent City Connection bridge is not high enough…

Cut 7 (11) “…coming into port.”

The Louisiana International Terminal is a public-private investment project that Governor Jeff Landry says will cement Louisiana’s role as the nation’s gateway to global trade. It’s expected to open in 2028.

Meanwhile in northwest Louisiana, Amazon Web Services is increasing its investment by another six-billion dollars which will result in a third data center in that region. Amazon announced in February that it was making a 12-billion dollar investment that would result in data centers in Caddo and Bossier parishes.

State Police is reminding motorists that this hot weather can be difficult on your vehicle. Trooper Eddie Thomas says if you’re going out on a long road trip, there are a few things you should check before you leave.

Cut 4 (11) “…check your battery.”

Thomas says in these brutally hot conditions, it’s very important to have your emergency roadside kit in your vehicle in case it breaks down.

If your spouse or partner has dementia, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America wants to hear from you. AFA spokesman Chris Schneider says it’s launched a groundbreaking national research study to examine the impact caring for a spouse or partner with dementia has on physical and mental health.

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Schneider says families can learn more or participate in the free online survey visiting afacaregiversurvey.com.

Big economic development news in northwest Louisiana as Amazon Web Services announces it will invest another six-billion dollars to build a third data center. This one would be located at Resilient Technology Park in Shreveport. Back in February, Amazon announced it was spending 12 billion dollars on data center development in Caddo and Bossier Parishes.

It was one year ago today when the Amtrak Mardi Gras line took to the tracks for the first time. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Twenty-six commercial truck drivers on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge were cited by State Police last week for traveling in the left lane. Renee Amar, the executive director of the Louisiana Motor Transportation Association, says commercial vehicles have been required to stay in the right lane while crossing the bridge since 2003.

Cut 10 (10) “…regional drivers do.”

The targeted enforcement operation came after police received several complaints about truckers in the left lane.

In this hot weather, not only do you need to take care of your bodies, but you also need to take care of the things that transport your bodies comfortably from point A to point B. State Police Trooper Eddie Thomas…

Cut 3 (09) “…very, very happy.”

And if you need assistance, Louisiana State Police is ready to help – call star-577; star-LSP.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers grants a federal permit for the new Louisiana International Terminal. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

A Morgan City man is arrested in connection with the death of a woman. 49-year-old William Billiot is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 65-year-old Brenda Bernucho inside her home. An investigation into her death showed signs of foul play and connected Billiot to her death.

State Police are cracking down on truckers using the left lane on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, which has been prohibited since 2003. During a recent targeted operation, LSP cited 26 commercial drivers, and they say similar operations will continue. Renee Amar, the executive director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, says those efforts are a positive for all Louisiana drivers.

Cut 12 (13) “…on the highway.”

If your spouse or partner has dementia, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America wants to hear from you. AFA spokesman Chris Schneider says families can learn more or participate in the free online survey by visiting afacaregiversurvey.com.

Cut 14 (10) “…at your convenience.”