Louisiana has a new congressional map. Governor Landry signed the map into law after the Senate gave its final legislative approval. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says the plaintiffs in the case that led to this last-minute re-draw will likely file another legal challenge, but he does not expect it to go anywhere.

Cut 14 (13) “…one Democratic district.”

This year’s Love the Boot Week was the largest litter removal effort in Louisiana history. More than 28-thousand volunteers logged over 77-thousand hours cleaning up litter across the state. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the program’s success is a sign of culture change in the Bayou State.

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Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Over the last week, the average price of regular unleaded in Louisiana has dropped 13 cents to $3.89 a gallon. Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst with GasBuddy-dot-com, says this is due to the optimism in talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Cut 6 (09) “…deal with Iran.”

Many New Orleans residents, including Mayor Helena Moreno, have vocally challenged the viral Tulane study that stated that people should move out before the city is submerged by the end of the century. Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Executive Director Jessica Dandridge-Smith says the study was offensive and premature.

Cut 9 (11)  “…decision amongst community.”

The Senate gives the final okay to the new congressional map, and Governor Landry signed it yesterday. The new map effectively eliminates one majority Black district, likely resulting in Louisiana electing five Republicans and one Democrat in November. ULM Political Science professor Pearson Cross says this was as predictable an outcome as could ever be.

Cut 12 (10) “…in the majority.”

On the heels of a record-breaking Love The Boot Week will come another statewide cleanup initiative. In September, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful will launch Love Our Waterways. Nungesser says efforts to beautify the Bayou State and protect wildlife won’t stop now that Love the Boot Week is over.

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Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Here’s Joe Gallinaro.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Louisiana has banned the planned, intentional outdoor release of twelve or more mylar or latex balloons. In order to protect wildlife, waterways, and power grids, the new law classifies mass balloon releases as intentional littering.  Penalty for a first offense is $500 and 8 hours of community service. The new law will go into effect August first Releases of balloons made of biodegradable or photodegradable materials are not penalized.

Louisiana has a new congressional map. Governor Landry signed the map into law after the Senate gave its final legislative approval. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says the plaintiffs in the case that led to this last-minute re-draw will likely file another legal challenge, but he does not expect it to go anywhere.

Cut 14 (13) “…one Democratic district.”

Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Over the last week, the average price of regular unleaded in Louisiana has dropped 13 cents to $3.89 a gallon. Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst with GasBuddy-dot-com, says this is due to the optimism in talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Cut 6 (09) “…deal with Iran.”

Many New Orleans residents, including Mayor Helena Moreno, have vocally challenged the viral Tulane study that stated that people should move out before the city is submerged by the end of the century. Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Executive Director Jessica Dandridge-Smith says the study was offensive and premature.

Cut 9 (11)  “…decision amongst community.”

Love the Boot Week 2026 was the largest litter removal effort in state history. Over 28-thousand volunteers logged over 77-thousand hours cleaning up litter across the state. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the program’s success is a sign of culture change in the Bayou State.

Cut 3 (09) “…here in Louisiana.”

The Senate gives the final okay to the new congressional map, sending it to Governor Landry’s desk. The new map effectively eliminates one majority Black district, likely resulting in Louisiana electing five Republicans and one Democrat in November. ULM Political Science professor Pearson Cross says this was as predictable an outcome as could ever be.

Cut 12 (10) “…in the majority.” 

On the heels of a record-breaking Love The Boot Week will come another statewide cleanup initiative. In September, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful will launch Love Our Waterways. Nungesser says efforts to beautify the Bayou State and protect wildlife won’t stop now that Love the Boot Week is over.

Cut 5 (11) “…litter in Louisiana.”

Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Here’s Joe Gallinaro.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Come August 1st, if you smoke pot within two-thousand feet of a school, you could face up to a year in prison. This, after Governor Landry signed a bill by Pollack Representative Gabe Firment that expands the violation of the drug-free statute. It applies to any property used for school purposes by any school, within two-thousand feet of such property or while on a school bus.

The State Senate gives final approval of a new congressional map that removes one of the state’s two majority Black districts. The new map will likely result in five Republicans and one Democrat being elected to Congress in November. The map is now awaiting Governor Landry’s signature.

Louisiana volunteers removed 566 tons of litter during Love The Boot Week 2026. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Gasoline prices have fallen 13 cents over the last week to a new statewide average of $3.89 a gallon for regular unleaded. Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst with Gas Buddy-dot-com, says diesel prices are also coming back down.

Cut 8 (11) “…five-dollar mark.”

Folks in New Orleans are responding to a viral Tulane study that’s urging people to move out, with rising sea levels poised to consume the city by the end of the century. Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Executive Director Jessica Dandridge-Smith argues researchers did not account for the existing flood mitigation infrastructure in the city or the ongoing innovation throughout the Louisiana coast.

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The so-called five-one congressional map is headed to Governor Landry’s desk. ULM Political Science professor Pearson Cross says in light of the Supreme Court decision, it’s as if Republicans in the legislature had to speak in code when debating the new map.

Cut 13 (15) “…part out loud.”

Gas prices are down 13 cents over the last week to a new statewide average of $3.89 a gallon for regular unleaded. Gas Buddy petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan says whether a deal with Iran is reached will have a profound effect on whether gas prices will continue that downward trend.

Cut 7 (09) “…right back up.”

People in New Orleans, including Mayor Helena Moreno, have choice words about a viral Tulane study that urged those in the city to move out with rising sea levels poised to swallow the city by the end of the century. Like many others, Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Executive Director Jessica Dandridge-Smith has no plans of leaving anytime soon. She says headlines like these do not scare the New Orleans community but instead inspire them to prepare for whatever the future holds.

Cut 11 (09) “…never going away.”

Love the Boot Week 2026 was the largest litter removal effort in state history. Over 28-thousand volunteers logged over 77-thousand hours in picking up 566 tons of litter. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the program this year was a 480-percent increase over events last year.

Cut 4 (08) “…four-thousand plants.”

Louisiana volunteers removed 566 tons of litter during Love The Boot Week 2026. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Here’s Joe Gallinaro.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

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Love the Boot Week 2026 was the largest litter removal effort in state history. Over 28-thousand volunteers logged over 77-thousand hours cleaning up litter across the state. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the program’s success is a sign of culture change in the Bayou State.

Cut 3 (09) “…here in Louisiana.”

Volunteers picked up a record 566 tons of litter, planted trees and plants, and refurbished gardens across Louisiana. Nungesser says the program this year was a 480-percent increase over events last year.

Cut 4 (08) “…four-thousand plants.”

In September, Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful will also launch Love Our Waterways, a Louisiana waterway and shoreline cleanup effort. He says efforts to beautify the Bayou State and protect wildlife won’t stop now that Love the Boot Week is over.

Cut 5 (11) “…litter in Lousiana.”

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Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Over the last week, the average price of regular unleaded in Louisiana has dropped 13 cents to $3.89 a gallon. Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst with GasBuddy-dot-com, says this is due to the optimism in talks between the U.S. and Iran in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Cut 6 (09) “…deal with Iran.”

De Haan says whether a deal with Iran is reached will have a profound effect on whether gas prices will continue that downward trend.

Cut 7 (09) “…right back up.”

De Haan says diesel prices are also coming back down.

Cut 8 (11) “…five-dollar mark.”

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Many New Orleans residents, including Mayor Helena Moreno, have vocally challenged the viral Tulane study that stated that people should move out before the city is submerged by the end of the next century. Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Executive Director Jessica Dandridge-Smith says the study was offensive and premature.

Cut 9 (11)  “…decision amongst community.”

Dandridge-Smith says the study used is abrasive and may not be accurate. She argues researchers did not account for the existing flood mitigation infrastructure in the city or the ongoing innovation throughout the Louisiana coast, and the study’s publication hinders progress.

Cut 10 (12) “…across the world.”

Dandridge-Smith, like many others in the Crescent City, says she has no plans of leaving anytime soon. She says headlines like these do not scare the New Orleans community but instead inspire them to prepare for whatever the future holds.

Cut 11 (09) “…never going away.”

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The Senate Friday afternoon gave final legislative passage to the new congressional map, sending it to Governor Landry’s desk. The new map effectively eliminates one majority Black district, likely resulting in Louisiana electing five Republicans and one Democrat in November. ULM Political Science professor Pearson Cross says this was as predictable an outcome as could ever be.

Cut 12 (10) “…in the majority.”

Cross says in light of the Supreme Court decision that ruled the state’s current congressional map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, it’s as if Republicans in the legislature had to speak in code when debating the new map.

Cut 13 (15) “…part out loud.”

Cross says once Governor Landry signs the new map, the plaintiffs in the case that led to this last-minute re-draw will likely file another legal challenge, but he does not expect it to go anywhere – at least not before November.

Cut 14 (13) “…largely Democratic district.”

The Senate has given final passage to the new congressional map, sending it to Governor Landry’s desk. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says once he signs it, the plaintiffs in the case that led to this last-minute re-draw will likely file another legal challenge, but he does not expect it to go anywhere.

Cut 14 (13) “…largely Democratic district.”

Many New Orleans residents, including Mayor Helena Moreno, have vocally challenged the viral Tulane study that stated New Orleanians should begin relocation before the city is completely submerged by the end of the century. Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Executive Director Jessica Dandridge-Smith says the study was offensive and premature.

Cut 9 (11)  “…amongst community.”

Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Here’s Joe Gallinaro.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

One year after vetoing a similar bill, Governor Landry allows a bill to ban balloon releases to become law without his signature. What was different about Harahan Representative John Illg’s bill this year is that it added balloon releases to the state’s existing anti-littering law, whereas last year, it was a standalone law. In his veto last year, Landry stated that it would have been impossible to enforce.

The clock is ticking to get the new congressional map onto Governor Landry’s desk. Yesterday evening, the House passed the map with amendments on a vote of 66 to 35. Now it has to go back to the Senate, so that it can take up those changes. ULM Political Science professor Pearson Cross says there’s too much on the line for Republicans not to get a deal done before the Monday six p-m deadline.

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Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Over the last week, the average price of regular unleaded in Louisiana has dropped 13 cents to $3.89 a gallon. Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst with GasBuddy-dot-com, says this is due to the optimism in talks between the U.S. and Iran in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Cut 6 (09) “…deal with Iran.”

Louisiana volunteers removed 566 tons of litter during Love The Boot Week 2026. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

If you’re looking for something fun to do with the family, this is the first weekend of the Great Louisiana Fair.  It returns to Louisiana Downs for its second year, beginning today.  The fairgrounds will be packed with more than 30 state fair-style amusement rides for all ages. Plus there’s free live entertainment. The Fair runs through June 14th.

The Louisiana House approves a congressional map that eliminates one of the state’s majority Black districts. After about eight hours of debate, the vote was 66-35. Democrats say race should still be a factor in the drawing of a new map, but House Governmental Affairs Chairman Beau Beaullieu says that would lead to more litigation.

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Love the Boot Week 2026 was the largest litter removal effort in state history. Over 28-thousand volunteers logged over 77-thousand hours cleaning up litter across the state. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the program’s success is a sign of culture change in the bayou state…

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Kids who qualify for SUN Bucks are starting to receive their benefits. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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UL-Lafayette is the only Louisiana school represented in this year’s NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Ragin’ Cajuns are currently the 25th-ranked team in the nation and were named as the three seed in the Starkville Regional. They’ll take on two-seeded Cincinnati at 6:00 tonight. The Bearcats finished the season with a 37-20 record and are ranked 24^th by D1 Baseball.