In the devastating Texas flash flood tragedies, heroes and heroines emerge. Emma Foltz of Alexandria was instrumental in evacuating 14 of her campers to safety. She has served as Counselor at Camp Mystic for the last three years and is a rising star at Louisiana Tech. Governor Jeff Landry posted a heartfelt thanks to Emma on X.

A 12-member task force comprised of firefighters from Baton Rouge, Zachary, West Feliciana, and Shreveport are in Texas to aid in catastrophic flood response. Baton Rouge Fire Chief Michael Kimble says the firefighters trained in swift water rescue and urban search and rescue equipped with advanced rescue boats and specialized gear dropped everything to go help support overwhelmed local crews. Deployment duration is based on ongoing needs. Kimble commended the rapid response of Governor Jeff Landry to approve the 14-day deployment.

Cut 11 (12) “…continue the operation.” 

Crime continues to plague Natchitoches, with the latest incident happening early yesterday morning. Police Sergeant John Greely says there was a deadly mass shooting shortly after 1:30.

Cut 3 (08) “…was pronounced deceased.” (six shot, one fatally)

The man who died has been identified as 18-year-old Latravion Stallworth of Natchitoches. So far, no one is in custody

Congratulations to Garrett Nussmeier, he got down on one knee over the holiday weekend to propose to his longtime girlfriend. Jeff Palermo has the happy story…

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Louisiana has a team of firefighters in Texas assisting in efforts to find victims from the catastrophic flood that took place in central Texas. At least 90 people are dead or missing. The firefighters have rescue boats and specialized gear to save lives in flood emergencies. Baton Rouge fire chief Michael Kimble says they are some of the most qualified and dedicated individuals around.

Cut 10 (10) “…go help somebody.”

President Trump has signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law and Senator Bill Cassidy says it expands business incentives…

Cut 7 (12) “….create those jobs”

Cassidy says language in the bill was changed to address the potential closure of rural hospitals as a result of cuts Medicaid and health care.

Governor Jeff Landry recently signed the App Store Accountability Act, requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent….

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Congratulations to Garrett Nussmeier. LSU’s starting quarterback got engaged over the Fourth of July weekend to his longtime girlfriend Ella Springfield. Springfield is an LSU alum who lives in Dallas. The couple shared their news on Instagram and Nussmeier posted the caption “Forever Us.” No word on a wedding date as Nussmeier prepares for his final season at LSU looking to guide the Tigers to the College Football Playoff.

An 18-year-old was killed in a mass shooting that occurred during the early morning hours on Sunday in Natchitoches. Latravion Stallworth was pronounced dead at the scene. Three of the other five victims were treated and released, while two other victims remained hospitalized. No arrests have been made….

Cut 5 (05) “….this case”

That’s Natchitoches Police Sergeant John Greely.

Louisiana public schools are waiting for more information after the U-S Department of Education told individual states it’s withholding nearly seven-billion dollars in education grants. Michael Faulk, the Executive director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents, says this caught school systems off guard.

Cut 12 (12) “…for this.”

A 12-member team that’s comprised of firefighters from Baton Rouge, Zachary, West Feliciana, and Shreveport are in Texas to aid in catastrophic flood response, particularly in Kerr County.  Baton Rouge Fire Chief Michael Kimble says swift water operations are ongoing, and they are there as a back-up to a team already conducting them…

Cut 9 (08)  “…by another team.”

Governor Jeff Landry is hailing Emma Foltz of Alexandria, a hero after she played an instrumental role in helping to evacuate 14 of her campers at Camp Mystic to safety.

During a Fourth of July celebration at the White House, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into Law. The legislation extends tax cuts approved in 2017 and creates new ones like for workers who receive tips or overtime compensation. Senator Bill Cassidy says the legislation also ends several consumer tax credits connected to clean energy…

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One is dead and five others are hurt in a mass shooting in Natchitoches over the weekend. The man who died has been identified as 18-year-old Latravion Stallworth of Natchitoches. Of the other five victims, three were released from the hospital, and two are in stable condition. Police Sergeant John Greely says this happened early yesterday morning on Keyser (KYE-zer) Avenue.

Cut 4 (05) “…late night eateries.”

Greely says at this time, it’s unknown what led up to the shooting.

President Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill on the Fourth of July. So when will people start seeing effects? Senator Bill Cassidy says some Louisiana taxpayers will feel them right away.

Cut 6 (11) “…of this year.”

12 firefighters from Louisiana are in Texas to support ongoing efforts in response to the catastrophic flooding that’s left at least 80 dead. This team brings specialized training and equipment to conduct swift water rescue and Urban Search and Rescue operations under the most challenging conditions.

Governor Landry recently signed the App Store Accountability Act, requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The next big statewide election is in April, and there will be five constitutional amendments on the ballot. Among them – one giving the Legislature the ability to remove positions from civil service protection, raising the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75, and one that would give the newly created city of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish its own school system.

Louisiana public schools are waiting for more information after the U-S Department of Education told individual states it’s withholding nearly seven-billion dollars in education grants. Executive Director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents, Michael Faulk, says schools were planning to use this money pay for tutoring, after school programs, summer activities and professional development of teachers…

Cut 10 (08) “…the cuts”

The Learning Policy Institute estimates Louisiana could lose out on more than 109-million dollars in federal K-through-12 education funding.

AT least 80 people are dead including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic because of flash flooding in Central Texas. But Governor Jeff Landry is hailing Emma Foltz of Alexandria, a hero after she played an instrumental role in helping to evacuate 14 of her campers at Camp Mystic to safety. The Louisiana Tech student has served as a counselor at the all-girls camp for three years.

Crime continues to plague Natchitoches, with the latest incident happening early yesterday morning. Police Sergeant John Greely says there was a mass shooting shortly after 1:30.

Cut 3 (08) “…was pronounced deceased.” (six shot, one fatally)

The man who died has been identified as 18-year-old Latravion Stallworth of Natchitoches. No arrests have been made.

The next big statewide election is in April and there will be five constitutional amendments on the ballot. There will be an amendment that would give the newly created city of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish its own school system. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says the whole state will vote on this amendment and it must pass statewide and in East Baton Rouge Parish…

Cut 15 (06) “…towards this”

The April ballot will also have constitutional amendments on giving the Legislature the ability to remove positions from civil service protection, raising the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75

Governor Landry recently signed the App Store Accountability Act, requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent before allowing minors to download apps or make in-app purchases. Louisiana Family Forum Director Gene Mills says many don’t realize that when minors download apps, they are entering into contractual terms of service.

Cut 7 (10) “…download that app.”

Louisiana public schools are waiting for more information after the U-S Department of Education told individual states it’s withholding nearly seven-billion dollars in education grants. Michael Faulk, the Executive director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents, says this caught school systems off guard.

Cut 12 (12) “…for this.”

Remnants of Constitutional Amendment Two that failed to pass voter approval last November will re-appear on the April 18th ballot. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana President Steven Procopio says this time around, the issue of teacher pay is its own standalone measure.

Cut 13 (13)  “…bit of a raise.”

Three sea turtles have been released into the Gulf of Mexico after rehabilitation by Audubon Aquarium Rescue in New Orleans. Stranding and Rehab Coordinator Gabriela Harlamert says two critically endangered Kemp’s ridley turtles, Libra and Dorado, were rescued after cold-stunning in New England.

Cut 4 (11) “…into the Gulf.”

Louisiana public schools are waiting for more information after the U-S Department of Education told individual states it’s withholding nearly seven-billion dollars in education grants. Executive Director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents, Michael Faulk, says schools were planning to use this money to pay for tutoring, after school programs, summer activities and professional development of teachers…

Cut 10 (08) “…the cuts”

The U-S Education Department said its holding back the money so a review can be conducted on the grant programs

The April 2026 statewide ballot will have five constitutional amendments on it, including a portion of Amendment two, which failed last November. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says voters will be asked if parish governments should have the option of charging an inventory tax on businesses…

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The App Store Accountability Act is among the many laws approved in the 2025 legislative session. It requires app stores to verify user ages and app stores must share users’ age categories with developers…

Cut 8 (14) “…transactional decision”

That’s Gene Mills, director of the Louisiana Family Forum, who says the new law will go into effect on July 1, 2026.

Three sea turtles have been released into the Gulf of Mexico after rehabilitation by the Audubon Aquarium Rescue. Two critically endangered Kemp’s ridley turtles, Libra and Dorado, were rescued after cold-stunning in New England and treated in New Orleans. Stranding and Rehab Coordinator Gabriela Harlamert says the two Kemp’s turtles were originally set to be released earlier, but they had long-term effects from the cold-stunned

Cut 6 (07) “…more T-L-C.”

An 18-year-old was killed in a mass shooting that occurred during the early morning hours on Sunday in Natchitoches. Latravion Stallworth was pronounced dead at the scene. Three of the other five victims were treated and released, while two other victims remained hospitalized. No arrests have been made.

Looking ahead to the April election, it will be a big ballot, with Congressional Primary races, including U-S Senate, and there will also be five constitutional amendments.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

As a result of legislation approved in the recently completed legislative session, mobile device app stores will be required starting in July 2026 to verify the age of the user before the app can be downloaded. Louisiana Family Forum executive director Gene Mills says they know that the legislation does not violate the First Amendment, because a 2023 law passed in Louisiana requiring porn sites to verify the age of the user has been ruled constitutional…

Cut 9 (09) “…upheld 6 to 3”

The Audubon Aquarium Rescue in New Orleans has released three sea turtles back into the Gulf of Mexico after undergoing extensive care. Stranding and Rehab coordinator Gabriela Harlamert says one of the sea turtles, named Francois, was found weak and dehydrated and spent two years at their facility…

Cut 5 (14) “…itself up”

Governor Landry signed the App Store Accountability Act, requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent before allowing minors under 18 to download apps or make in-app purchases. Louisiana Family Forum Director Gene Mills says when minors download apps, they enter into a contractual term of service.

Cut 7 (10) “…download that app.”

This new law takes effect July 1^st 2026.

The Trump Administration has made the decision to withhold seven billion dollars in education grants, 109-million dollars was targeted for K-through-12 schools in Louisiana. Executive director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents, Michael Faulk, says the funding pause not only hurts kids, but adults counting on extra income…

Cut 11 (08) “..coaches’

The U-S Education Department says it holding back the money so a review can be conducted on the grant programs.

Three sea turtles have been released into the Gulf of Mexico after rehabilitation by the Audubon Aquarium Rescue in New Orleans. Jeanne Burns has the story…

Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

Over the weekend 12 firefighters from Louisiana went to Texas to support ongoing emergency efforts in response to the catastrophic flooding that’s left at least 80 dead in Central Texas. The State Fire Marshal’s Office says this team brings specialized training and equipment to conduct swift water rescue and Urban Search and Rescue operations under the most challenging conditions.

Three sea turtles have been released into the Gulf of Mexico after rehabilitation by Audubon Aquarium Rescue in New Orleans. Jeanne Burns has the story…

Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

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Governor Jeff Landry recently signed the App Store Accountability Act, requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Looking ahead to the April election, it will be a big ballot, with Congressional Primary races, including U-S Senate, and there will also be five constitutional amendments.  Jeanne Burns has more.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

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Three sea turtles have been released into the Gulf of Mexico after rehabilitation by Audubon Aquarium Rescue in New Orleans. Stranding and Rehab Coordinator Gabriela Harlamert says two critically endangered Kemp’s ridley turtles, Libra and Dorado, were rescued after cold-stunning in New England and treated in New Orleans.

Cut 4 (11) “…into the Gulf.”

Francois, a 227-pound loggerhead found weak and dehydrated in Louisiana, also returned to the Gulf after nearly two years of care.  Harlamert says Francois had buoyancy issues…

Cut 5 (14) “…cleared itself up.”

Harlamert says the two Kemp’s turtles were originally set to be released earlier, but had some long-term effects from the cold-stunned

Cut 6 (07) “…more T-L-C.”

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Governor Jeff Landry recently signed the App Store Accountability Act, requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent before allowing minors under 18 to download apps or make in-app purchases. Louisiana Family Forum Director Gene Mills says many don’t realize that when minors download apps, they are entering into a contractual terms of service.

Cut 7 (10) “…download that app.”

Mills says the law mandates that features like “Ask to Buy” be enabled by default for minors, and app stores must share users’ age categories with developers.

Cut 8 (14) “…transactional decision.”

The bipartisan legislation aims to enhance parental oversight and child safety online, following earlier failed attempts to regulate app store practices. Mills says the idea of age verification was pioneered here in Louisiana.

Cut 9 (13)  “…upheld 6 to 3.”

The law will take effect July 1, 2026

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Louisiana public schools are waiting for more information after the U-S Department of Education told individual states it’s withholding nearly seven-billion dollars in education grants. Executive Director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents, Michael Faulk, says schools were planning to use this money pay for tutoring, after school programs, summer activities and professional development of teachers…

Cut 10 (08) “…the cuts”

The Learning Policy Institute estimates Louisiana could lose out on more than 109-million dollars in federal K-through-12 education funding. Faulk says the funding pause not only hurts children, but adults who were counting on extra income…

Cut 11 (08) “…coaches.”

Faulk says the funding freeze caught school systems off guard as their fiscal years began on July 1^st…

Cut 12 (12) “…for this.”

Congress approved the grant funding earlier this year, but the U-S Education Department said it holding back the money so a review can be conducted on the grant programs. No timeline was given on when the review would be completed.

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Remnants of Constitutional Amendment Two that failed to receive voter approval last November will re-appear on the April 18^th ballot because of legislation approved in the 2025 legislative session. Amendment Two would have paid down teachers’ retirement debt to make a two-thousand-dollar teacher stipend permanent. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says on the April ballot, teacher pay is a stand-alone measure

Cut 13 (13)  “…bit of a raise.”

A constitutional amendment on the inventory tax is the other constitutional amendment part of Amendment Two last November . Procopoio says it would give parish governments the option of not charging an inventory tax, which business leaders hate, but parishes count on it for local revenue…

Cut 14 (10) “…want to do.”

The April ballot will also include constitutional amendments that would give the Legislature the ability to remove positions from civil service protection, raise the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75, and an amendment that would establish a school system for St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish. Procopio says the whole state will vote on this amendment, and it must pass statewide and in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Cut 15 (06) “…towards this.”