A study by RESET Louisiana says for the majority of tax payers the tax overhaul approved last fall by the legislature improved their overall tax burden. Barry Erwin, chief policy officer for a Better Louisiana, says the state’s long-term goal is to eliminate the income tax altogether to help Louisiana compete with other southern states that have no income tax. He says short of that, the flat three-percent income tax is still pretty good.

Cut 22 (10) “…low income tax.”

He says for most people, their combined tax burden will decrease by double digits.

About 135 Louisiana National Guard soldiers are heading to Washington, DC. Lieutenant Colonel Noel Collins says President Trump requested the help of the Guard to restore order in the nation’s capital.

Cut 14 (06) “…Guard is doing.”

She says their mission is to restore safety and peace in the nation’s capital. They will be in DC through at least September 30^th.

A Miami-based Bitcoin mining company breaks ground on an A-I data center in West Feliciana Parish. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

According to the U-S Forest Services the Backbone Wildlfire in Natchitoches has burned 24-hundred acres in the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area, which is located about 15 miles south of Natchitoches. The wildfire, which started because of a lightning strike just over two weeks ago, is 58-percent contained.

The legislature’s massive tax overhaul has now been a part of our lives for more than a half a year. Has it had a positive impact?

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

According to America’s Health Rankings, cigarette smoking is at an all-time low in Louisiana. Based on data from 2023, 15-percent of Louisiana adults smoke that’s down from 24-percent in 2013.

LSU’s presidential search committee holds its first meeting today as the 20-member panel begins its work to find a replacement for Dr. William Tate, who left in June to be the president at Rutgers. Piper Hutchinson covers higher education for the Louisiana Illuminator and she says this is a national search, but some local candidates have emerged.

Cut 7 (11) “…strongly considered.”

Hutchinson says interim LSU president Matt Lee is also a candidate.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell has five months left in her term, and she cannot run for re-election since she’s term-limited. In light of her recent indictment by a federal grand jury on corruption charges, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says he does not envision Cantrell resigning at this point, and he hopes the people of New Orleans can elect someone who can serve as a reset at City Hall.

Cut 12 (05) “…of the people.”

A WWL-TV poll shows Helena Moreno as the clear front runner to replace Cantrell. The primary is October 11^th.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell only has about 5 months left in her term and since her federal indictment on corruption charges, she’s not expected to resign Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says this is the latest example of Cantrell putting herself ahead of the interests of the city.

Cut 11 (11) “…the trash business.”

A new RESET Louisiana study says for the vast majority the tax overhaul that was passed last fall has made an improvement. Barry Erwin, the president and CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says the cut in income tax to a flat three-percent has more than offset the slight increase in sales tax and for most people, their combined tax burden will decrease by double digits.

Cut 6 (10) “…little bit higher.”

LSU’s presidential search committee holds its first meeting today to begin the search for a new president. 2020 was the last time LSU had a presidential search, and that search committee had nine women and eight people of color on the 20-member panel. Piper Hutchinson who covers higher education for the Louisiana Illuminator says this search committee only has three women and three people of color.

Cut 8 (12) “…as well.”

Acting on a request from President Trump to restore order in the nation’s capital, Governor Landry is sending about 135 Louisiana National Guard soldiers to Washington, DC. Lieutenant Colonel Noel (no-ELL) Collins says the soldiers will be in the nation’s capital for at least a month.

Cut 13 (12)  “…through 30 September.”

A recent study by RESET Louisiana says for the majority of tax payers the tax overhaul passed last fall improved the overall tax burden. Barry Erwin, the president and CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says the state’s long-term goal is to eliminate the income tax altogether to help Louisiana compete with other southern states that have no income tax like Texas, Tennessee and Florida. He says short of that, the flat three-percent income tax is still pretty good.

Cut 5 (10) “…low income tax.”

He says for most people, their combined tax burden will decrease by double digits.

Governor Landry is sending about 135 Louisiana National Guard soldiers to Washington, DC. Lieutenant Colonel Noel (no-ELL) Collins says the mission is to restore safety and peace in the nation’s capital.

Cut 15 (06) “…variety of tasks.”

She says the Governor was acting on a request from President Trump to restore order in the nation’s capital.

The LSU presidential search committee has its first meeting today. Jeff Palermo reports it’s a nationwide search, but there are a few local candidates.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell has five months left in her term, and she cannot run for re-election since she’s term-limited. In light of her recent indictment by a federal grand jury on corruption charges, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says he does not envision Cantrell resigning at this point, and he hopes the people of New Orleans can elect someone who can serve as a reset at City Hall.

Cut 12 (05) “…of the people.”

Reaction continues to pour in on the indictment of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. She’s accused in an 18-count federal indictment of bilking the city out of 70-thousand dollars for trips she took with former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie (VAH-pee) under the guise of security, when prosecutors allege the two were covering up a romantic relationship. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says Cantrell pressed her luck a little too far.

Cut 10 (09) “…up with you.”

About 135 Louisiana National Guard soldiers are heading to Washington, DC. Lieutenant Colonel Noel Collins says President Trump requested the help of the Guard to restore order in the nation’s capital.

Cut 14 (06) “…Guard is doing.”

She says their mission is to restore safety and peace in the nation’s capital. They will be in DC through at least September 30^th.

The legislature’s tax overhaul has now been a part of our lives for more than a half a year. Andrew Greenstein looks at its impact.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The 20-member panel tasked with finding LSU’s next president meets for the first time today. Piper Hutchinson who covers higher education for the Louisiana Illuminator says though Governor Jeff Landry cannot pick the next LSU president, his influence will be felt.

Cut 9 (13)  “…to be heard.”

Hutchinson expects the search to name a new president will take months.

Acting on a request from President Trump to restore order in the nation’s capital, Governor Landry is sending about 135 Louisiana National Guard soldiers to Washington, DC. Lieutenant Colonel Noel (no-ELL) Collins says the soldiers will be in the nation’s capital for at least a month.

Cut 13 (12)  “…through 30 September.”

We’ve had more than half a year to live with the tax overhaul passed last fall and experience how has it impacted our overall financial health. A study commissioned by RESET Louisiana shows for the vast majority, it’s an improvement. Barry Erwin, the president and CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says the cut in income tax to a flat three-percent has more than offset the slight increase in sales tax.

Cut 4 (09) “…small tax cut.”

Reaction continues to pour in over the indictment of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

LSU’s presidential search committee holds its first meeting today as the 20-member panel begins its work to find a replacement for Dr. William Tate, who left in June to be the president at Rutgers. Piper Hutchinson covers higher education for the Louisiana Illuminator and she says this is a national search, but some local candidates have emerged.

Cut 7 (11) “…strongly considered.”

Hutchinson says interim LSU president Matt Lee is also a candidate.

Cables dangling from a construction crane over westbound I-10 caused four crashes early Saturday morning. State Trooper Henry Perez says 37-year-old Matthew Vincent of Vinton decided to hop into the idle crane in the median near Highway 108, about eight miles from the Texas state line, and moved the cables over the westbound lanes.

Cut 7 (12) “…on an Interstate.”

Investigators were led to Vincent after finding the key fob to his disabled pickup truck inside the crane.

Those with seizure disorders now have the option of having an indicator placed on their driver’s licenses. Nick Gremillion (GREM-ee-on) with the Department of Public Safety says eligible residents can now apply to have the designation added to their licenses or ID cards.

Cut 14 (06) “…with seizure disorders.”

Joe Salter, who served as Louisiana’s House Speaker, during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, has died at the age of 82. Jeff Palermo looks back at his life.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

Governor Landry is sending about 135 National Guard soldiers to Washington, DC. The Governor says he’s acting on a request from President Trump to restore order in the nation’s capital. Landry says he’s proud to support the mission to return safety to Washington and to cities across the country, including in Louisiana.

LSU football’s offensive line saw its biggest shakeup yet at practice number sixteen. Freshman Carius Curne took first-team reps at right tackle while sophomore Weston Davis took second-team reps at right tackle. Sophomore Paul Mubenga was with the first team at left guard.

Senior wideout Zavion Thomas is one of many LSU receivers who can hurt defenses with his speed. Head coach Brian Kelly says that the senior has had an impressive fall camp.

Cut 18 (13) “…be expanded.”

Jay Johnson told the Advocate LSU Baseball’s 2026 opponents for the first four weeks of the season. LSU will start its season versus Milwaukee in Baton Rouge. The Tigers will participate in the 2026 Jax College Baseball Classic in Jacksonville Florida where it will face Indiana, Notre Dame, and UCF. The Tigers will return home in week three to face Northeastern University and in week four, LSU will host Sacramento State.

Louisiana Tech’s 2025 squad has several players on its current roster who are from Ruston. Sophomore linebacker and Ruston native Jadon Mayfield says that it has been a blessing to play for the hometown team.

Cut 20 (15) “…a powerhouse.”

The New Orleans Saints are acquiring veteran center Luke Fortner from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for defensive tackle Khalen Saunders. Fortner is entering his fourth season in the NFL and looks to add some depth to an injured and depleted offensive line.

Former LSU football head coach Ed Orgeron told Barstool Sports in an interview that he has the itch to coach again. Orgeron has not coached since the 2021 season, where he was fired after going 6 and 6. Now that Orgeron’s sons all have established roles in coaching, he says he would be open to a coaching return.

Former Louisiana House Speaker Joe Salter has died at the age of 82. Salter was an educator from Sabine Parish and spent 22 years in the House. He served as House Speaker during a chaotic time as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita crippled Louisiana. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat remembers Salter as a friendly man…

Cut 9 (12)  “…consoling.”

Salter was inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame in 2008. He also worked in the Secretary of State’s Office, the Department of Education and served on the board of the University of Louisiana system. He died from kidney cancer.

After a federal grand jury indicted her on corruption charges Friday, New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell was back at work Monday. She led a public safety meeting, and her staff says she will continue working. With only  around five months left in her term, she is not expected to step down.

Drivers headed to Texas early Saturday morning had some unexpected overhead obstacles to dodge. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Those suffering from seizure disorders now have the option of having an indicator placed on their driver’s license. Nick Gremillion (GREM-ee-on) with the Department of Public Safety says eligible residents can now apply to have the designation added to their licenses or ID cards.

Cut 12 (07) “…other first responders.”

In an effort to help law enforcement and first responders help those suffering from medical episodes, there’s now an option for those with seizure disorders to have an indicator placed on their driver’s license. Nick Gremillion (GREM-ee-on) with the Department of Public Safety…

Cut 13 (06)  “…or ID card.”

Drivers headed to Texas on I-10 early Saturday morning found themselves dodging cables dangling from a construction crane. It caused four crashes and two people suffered minor injuries. State Police Trooper Henry Perez says 37-year-old Matthew Vincent of Vinton, for some unknown reason, hopped into an idle crane in the median about eight miles from the Texas state line, and moved the cables over the westbound lanes.

Cut 6 (07) “…and hijacked it.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is excited about the possibilities Amtrak’s new passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile will bring to the state. The Mardi Gras service will have morning and evening departures from both cities, offering same-day connections daily in both directions. Nungesser says the new passenger rail service is another attraction for international travelers…

Cut 3 (07) “…of New Orleans.”

The line will also stop in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula, Mississippi. The route will take just under four hours.

Former Louisiana House Speaker Joe Salter has died at the age of 82. He served as House Speaker during a chaotic time as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita crippled Louisiana. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says he was known as friendly and even keeled and he could also be tough.

Cut 11 (10) “…your broke.”

He was inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame in 2008.