According to the Kids Count Data Book, Louisiana ranks 49^th in the country for overall child well-being. Director of Data and Research at Agenda for Children, Tereasa Falgoust, says the state dropped a spot in the rankings despite gains in education. She says Louisiana ranks 35^th in education as reading scores improved thanks to high-dosage tutoring…

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For the 20^th time, the LSU baseball team is headed to the College World Series. The Tigers swept West Virginia in the Super Regional winning last night 12 to 5. LSU first baseman Jared Jones is one of two players who was on the 2023 national championship team. Jones understands what it will take to bring home an eighth national championship for the program…

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Game one will be Saturday against Arkansas, who swept its Super Regional series versus Tennessee.

AARP Louisiana is urging Governor Landry to veto a bill that would cap malpractice liability for nursing homes. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A bill awaiting Governor Landry’s signature will essentially ban speed cameras in Louisiana. There have been past efforts but this version allows the cameras in school zones. Bill author Senator Stewart Cathey…

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One other exception was added by the House for the town of Opelousas.

Speed cameras are the governor’s signature away from being outlawed in the state — well, most of it, at least. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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AARP Louisiana is urging Governor Landry to veto Senate Bill 134, which would cap malpractice damages against nursing homes at 500-thousand dollars. The organization says the bill would have essentially gotten Bob Dean off the hook for his role in the situation where eight of his nursing home residents died when they were moved to a warehouse during Hurricane Ida. The bill’s author, Shreveport Republican Senator Thomas Pressly says Dean’s liability would not have been capped under his bill.

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Louisiana ranks 49^th in the country for overall child well-being according to the Kids Count Data Book that’s put together by the Annie E Casey Foundation. Director of Data and Research at Agenda for Children, Tereasa Falgoust, says one of the main reasons for the poor ranking is that 20-percent of Louisiana children live in a high-poverty neighborhood ranking, compared to just eight percent nationwide…

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It’s back to Omaha for the 20^th time for the LSU baseball team The Tigers swept the Super Regional series versus West Virginia, winning last night 12 to 5 to punch their ticket to the College World Series. Coach Jay Johnson says this team was built around 12 returning players from last year’s team, plus an outstanding freshman class and key pick-ups out the transfer portal. He says it all came together to form a championship worthy team…

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Game one will be Saturday against Arkansas, who swept its Super Regional series versus Tennessee.

A bill to largely ban speed cameras across the state – well, most of the state – is on Governor Landry’s desk. Monroe Republican Senator Stewart Cathey says he’s happy that he got his bill across the finish line.

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Cathey’s bill was thrown a curveball as the House passed – by one vote – an amendment that exempts Opelousas from this ban.

AARP Louisiana is urging Governor Landry to veto Senate Bill 134, which would cap malpractice damages against nursing homes at 500-thousand dollars. The organization says it would effectively eliminate people’s ability to hold nursing homes accountable for malpractice. Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl (“mull”) says nursing homes in Louisiana rank among the nation’s worst.

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Louisiana ranks 49^th in the country for overall child well-being according to the 2025 Kids Count Data Book. Jeanne Burns on why Louisiana ranks so low.

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The LSU baseball team is headed to the College World Series for a 20th time. The Tigers swept the Super Regional series versus West Virginia, winning last night 12 to 5 over the Mountaineers for their 48th win on the season. Coach Jay Johnson says the players put in the work to punch their ticket to Omaha…

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Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee met with President Trump this week to find common ground on his “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Among them was Bill Cassidy, who says the two-hour meeting was very productive. Cassidy says the bill will need some changes to pass the Senate.

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LSU hosts West Virginia in the Super Regional round of the NCAA tournament beginning today. The Mountaineers have gone to back-to-back Super Regionals and were undefeated in Clemson last weekend. Tigers coach Jay Johnson says the Mountaineers will be ready…

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The series kicks off this afternoon at one.

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With warmer temperatures here, now is the time to take steps to protect yourself from West Nile Virus. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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The 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival is happening today in Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says the event has grown into a music and arts festival. Admission is Free.

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The heat will be on today at Alex Box Stadium in more ways than one as the high temperature in Baton Rouge is predicted to be 95-degrees. It’s already been a crazy NCAA Tournament with a lot of upsets and LSU goes into this Super Regional Series as a big favorite in today’s 1 pm game. But second baseman Daniel Dickinson knows West Virginia will be a tough team to beat…

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The 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival is happening in Ruston today with music, food, and fun for all ages.  Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says peaches are a huge crop in northwest Louisiana – so much so that Ruston is known as the peach capital of Louisiana.

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So if you’re in the area, be sure to check it out. Admission is free.

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Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee met with President Trump this week to find common ground on his “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Among them was Bill Cassidy, who says the two-hour meeting was very productive. Cassidy says the president laid out his main objectives that he wants to achieve with his “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

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Mosquito season is upon us, so now is the time to take steps to protect yourself from West Nile Virus. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says when you go outside, apply EPA-approved mosquito repellent containing DEET and…

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It will be hot for today’s Super Regional as the high temperature in Baton Rouge is predicted to be 95-degrees. LSU is the favorite in the series but the Tigers know the Mountaineers will be tough to beat.  Coach Jay Johnson says the adversity his team has already faced should be a benefit as they try to win an eight national championship.

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Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee met with President Trump this week to find common ground on his “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Among them was Bill Cassidy, who says the two-hour meeting was very productive. Cassidy says the bill will need some changes to pass the Senate.

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With warmer temperatures here, now is the time to take steps to protect yourself from West Nile Virus. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival is happening today in Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says the event has grown into a music and arts festival. Admission is Free.

Cut 9 (15)  “…huge arts market.”

Mosquito season is upon us, so now is the time to take steps to protect yourself from West Nile Virus. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says when you go outside, apply EPA-approved mosquito repellent containing DEET, and take other steps as well.

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Sokol says every year, people get infected with West Nile in every part of the state, so everyone is at risk for West Nile.

Mosquitos probably won’t be a problem so early, but it will be hot for today’s Super Regional as the high temperature in Baton Rouge is predicted to be 95-degrees. Shortstop Stevan Milam says they are prepared for the heat…

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First pitch is set for one this afternoon.
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Senator Bill Cassidy and other Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee met with President Trump this week to discuss the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival is happening today in Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says the free music and arts festival offers entertainment for visitors of all ages.

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AARP Louisiana is urging Governor Landry to veto Senate Bill 134, which would cap malpractice damages against nursing homes at 500-thousand dollars. The organization says it would effectively eliminate people’s ability to hold nursing homes accountable for malpractice. Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl (“mull”) says nursing homes in Louisiana rank among the nation’s worst. 

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The bill’s author, Shreveport Republican Senator Thomas Pressly, says his bill clarifies the Medical Malpractice Act, which was always intended to include nursing homes.

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A bill to largely ban speed cameras across the state – well, most of it, at least – is on Governor Landry’s desk. Monroe Republican Senator Stewart Cathey says he’s happy that he got his bill to the finish line. 

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However, Cathey’s bill was thrown a curveball as the House passed an amendment that exempts Opelousas from this ban. Cathey says he’ll work to eliminate that exception in a future session.

Another bill on Landry’s desk calls for a series of nutrition reforms. One major component involves banning certain artificial colors and additives in meals served in schools. Covington Republican Senator Patrick McMath says they’re part of the nationwide Make America Healthy Again movement.

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Warm weather means it’s time to protect yourself from West Nile Virus. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Senator Bill Cassidy was among Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee meeting with President Trump this week to find common ground on his “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

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Cassidy says the bill, as passed by the House, will not pass in the Senate without some changes.

LSU hosts West Virginia in the Super Regional Baseball tournament this weekend. The Tigers hope pitching duo Anthony Eyanson and Kade Anderson can win the series before Monday’s game three. Anderson and Eyanson rank second and third in the nation in strikeouts and have a combined 19-and-3 record. Tigers’ shortstop Steven Milam says it’ll be up to the offense to hold up their end…

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The 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival is this weekend in Ruston, the peach capital of Louisiana. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston…

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The festivities begin at nine Saturday morning, and admission is free.

A Glenmora police officer is among three people arrested for allegedly shooting and killing two dogs. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says 33-year-old Glenmora Police Officer Steven Ware provided the rifle used to kill two dogs that 47-year-old Shyana Bordelon told a neighbor she would watch while the neighbor was out of town. Bordelon and her son, 26-year-old Murray Gros later reportedly called Glenmora police when Animal Control deemed it unnecessary to remove the dogs as the two requested. Officer Ware allegedly told Bordelon and Gros they could shoot the dogs. He then allegedly retrieved his personal rifle and Gros allegedly shot and buried the dogs.

Every year, people in every region of Louisiana become infected with West Nile says State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol and she advises protection during active mosquito season. She says wearing insect repellent is only one step.

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Sokol says it’s also important to eliminate any standing water on your property, since standing water is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.

LSU will host West Virginia in the Super Regional round of the NCAA baseball tournament this weekend. The winner of the best-of-three series will head to Omaha for an appearance in the College World Series. Junior second baseman Daniel Dickinson says he played in Omaha on a summer travel team in high school…

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The first game is at 1:00 Saturday.

The 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival is tomorrow in Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says there’s plenty of entertainment for visitors of all ages.

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Throughout the week, restaurants throughout Ruston have been participating in the Peach Culinary Crawl, offering special peach-inspired dishes.