One economist says most sectors of Louisiana’s economy will suffer from President Trump’s global tariffs. Dr. Loren Scott says one possible exception is Hyundai, which recently announced a 5-billion-dollar investment in a new steel plant to supply its car factories in Alabama and Georgia.

Cut 4 (09) “…25-percent tariff on it.”

Scott says another potential exception is the timber industry because of reduced competition from Canadian wood.

Three people are killed, including a five-year-old child, in a house fire in Shreveport Sunday morning. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese Junior says there were no working smoke detectors inside the home; and even though everyone inside was awake, it’s hard to escape a burning fire with no advanced warning…

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A 34-year-old man wanted for killing his parents is captured in California. Police arrested Joshua Brocato in Los Angeles after he allegedly murdered Marc and Priscilla Brocato inside their Amite area home last week. Tangipahoa Sheriff Gerald Sticker says they were tracking Brocato after he fled the scene…

Cut 9 (08)  “…his movements.”

Sticker says when Joshua Brocato was arrested on Friday, he had three guns on him and was wearing military-style attire. He says investigators do not know why he killed his parents or why he fled to California.

The first female student government president at Southern University has died. Roena Wilford died last Wednesday at the age of 74. In 1970, when Wilford was 20, she broke the glass ceiling with her election as student government president. Wilford remained a part of the university following her graduation, later becoming a physics professor.

Amid President Trump’s steep taxes on imports, most sectors of Louisiana’s economy are expected to suffer, according to economist Dr. Loren Scott, but not every industry.  Scott says the timber, steel and seafood industries in Louisiana could benefit from Trump tariffs, creating less competition.  But Schott says aside from those sectors, not many more will benefit.

Cut 5 (18) “…certainly those will.”

A 34-year-old man wanted for killing his parents was apprehended in California. Authorities arrested Joshua Brocato in Los Angeles after he allegedly murdered Marc and Priscilla Brocato at their Amite area home last week. Brocato is facing two counts of first-degree murder in Louisiana. Tangipahoa Sheriff Gerald Sticker says deputies found the bodies of 75-year-old Marc Brocato and 66-year-old Priscilla Brocato on the couple’s property. He says their deaths have sparked a lot of sorrow throughout the community…

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A residential fire in Shreveport has killed three people and left a seven-year-old child in critical condition. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Amid President Trump’s steep taxes on imports, most sectors of Louisiana’s economy are expected to suffer, according to economist Dr. Loren Scott. He says economists generally oppose tariffs, calling them “an evil plan.” However, a few industries may benefit, such as the Louisiana timber industry, because of reduced competition from Canadian wood…

Cut 3 (09) “…the amount of competition.”

This week is Love the Boot Week, a statewide anti-litter initiative in Louisiana.. The campaign, aimed at beautifying the state through volunteerism, has grown significantly since its inception, now including hundreds of groups across all 64 parishes. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says the campaign encourages community involvement, noting that individuals who participate in cleanup efforts are 80-percent less likely to litter in the future.

Cut 30 (09) “…pay the price for it.”

Three people are dead, including a five-year-old child, and a fourth person, a seven-year-old is in critical condition from a house fire in Shreveport on Sunday morning. The three people killed in the fire have been identified as 84-year-old Mildred Carter, 56-year-old Eureka Garner, and five-year-old Ne-Vaeh Gardner. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese says a woman who lived at the home said all of the occupants were up when she left for work and now she’s completely heartbroken….

Cut 7 (08) “…prayed with them.”

A 34-year-old man wanted for killing his parents was apprehended in California. Authorities arrested Joshua Brocato in Los Angeles after he allegedly murdered Marc and Priscilla Brocato, at their Amite area home last week. Tangipahoa Sheriff Gerald Sticker says when Joshua Brocato was arrested on Friday, he had three guns on his possession and he was wearing military style attire.

Cut 10 (10) “…track it.”

Three people are dead, including a five-year-old child, and a fourth person is in critical condition from a house fire in Shreveport on Sunday morning. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese Junior says his firefighters rushed into the burning home and found the four victims unconscious and not breathing…

Cut 6 (10) “…their shift”

Firefighters did not find a working smoke detector in the home.

A 34-year-old man wanted for killing his parents was apprehended in California. Authorities arrested Joshua Brocato in Los Angeles after he allegedly murdered Marc and Priscilla Brocato, at their Amite area home last week. Tangipahoa Sheriff Gerald Sticker says they were tracking Brocato after he fled the scene…

Cut 9 (08) “…his movements”

Sticker says when Joshua Brocato was arrested on Friday, he had three guns on his possession and he was wearing military style attire.

It’s Love the Book Week and there are volunteers in every parish cleaning up Louisiana this week.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Sharp declines with the Global markets again today because of President Trump’s tariffs on other countries.  LSU Economics Professor Dek Terrell says the tariffs are attempting to produce two outcomes, increase manufacturing in the U-S and leverage for future trade negotiations with other countries.

Cut 7 (10) “…by initiating negotiations. ”

An early morning house fire in Shreveport yesterday killed three people and left a fourth person in critical condition.  Shreveport firefighters responded to the blaze just after 6:30 in the morning in the Martin Luther King Junior neighborhood. A five-year-old child is among the three people who are dead. Firefighters did not find a working smoke detector in the home.

The 2025 fiscal legislative session begins next Monday, so what will be the big issues? Colleen Crain spoke with Senate President Cameron Henry

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Ruston Representative Christopher Turner would like to see more money allocated for the TOPS scholarship program. He’s filed a bill that would provide more scholarship money for students who achieve a 31 or higher on the ACT and the bill would also increase assistance for those students who want to attend a two year school…

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Global markets continue to fall this morning as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on every country. LSU Economics professor Dek Terrell says part of the President’s plan is to reach new trade agreements with these countries…

Cut 9 (07) “….a recession”

Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be at the White House this afternoon seeking tariff relief.

A bill filed for the upcoming session provides an incentive for students to attend a Louisiana public university if they achieve a score of 31 or higher on the ACT. Ruston Representative Christopher Turner is proposing that high school students who score that high can receive up to 12-thousand dollars yearly in TOPS scholarship money to attend a public university in Louisiana…

Cut 10 (14) “…in Louisiana.”    (2x 

Participation in the TOPS scholarship has declined.

It’s Love the Boot Week. Lt Governor Bill Nungesser says there are over 20,000 volunteers pitching in to clean up the state and he’s encouraging ever Louisianian to participate…

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During Love the Boot Week last year, 19, 441 volunteers removed 347 tons of litter. They also planted 921 trees, 4,408 plants and refurbished 366 gardens.

For the last two school years, teachers have received a two-thousand-dollar stipend on top of their regular pay, but that additional two-thousand dollars for teachers and one-thousand dollars for school support staff is set to go away because Constitutional Amendment Two did not pass. Senate President Cameron Henry says the goal is to give teachers a permanent pay raise, but finding the money to do that will be difficult…

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Discussion on next fiscal year’s budget ramps up with the start of the legislative session next week.

An argument for increasing tariffs on other countries is that it will lead to more manufacturing of goods in the United States. Last month, it was announced Hyundai will build a 5-point-eight-billion dollar steel mill in Ascension Parish. LSU Economics professor Dek Terrell says it still costs more to makes things in the United States than other countries,….

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It’s Love the Boot Week and volunteers in every parish will spend time cleaning up Louisiana.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (26) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Work has been halted on the state’s largest-ever coastal restoration project. Governor Jeff Landry’s administration has ordered a 90-day halt on the three-billion dollar Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, because of the cost. Coastal advocacy groups are disappointed, but the Landry administration would like to develop a smaller diversion plan in Plaquemines Parish.

The 2025 legislative session begins next week and during the two-month long session, legislators will have to approve the budget for next fiscal year. Governor Jeff Landry pushed for the passage of Constitutional Amendment Two, because he said it would put the state in a better financial position. Senate President Cameron Henry says despite the failure of Amendment Two at the ballot box, the state remains in okay financial shape. But he says some agencies will not receive the funding they are seeking…

Cut 14 (09) “…some folks.”

Ruston Representative Christopher Turner would like to see more money allocated for the TOPS scholarship program. He’s filed a bill that would provide more scholarship money for students who achieve a 31 or higher on the ACT and the bill would also increase assistance for those students who want to attend a two year school…

Cut 12 (10) “…academic side”

The director of the Center for Economics, Business and Policy Research at LSU explains what the Trump Administration is trying to accomplish by raising tariffs at least 10-percent on almost every country.

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A Plaquemines Parish jury has ruled that Chevron must pay 740-million dollars for coastal damages. The money will go towards restoring an area of Louisiana’s coast and the landmark verdict could have an impact on the other 41 parish lawsuits against oil companies.

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Participation in the TOPS scholarship has declined. The 2020-21 school year , 56-thousand students were on TOPS, this year there are fewer than 48-thousand TOPS recipients.

Since 2016, the amount of money a student receives from the TOPS scholarship program has not changed, which has contributed to the decline. Ruston Representative Christopher Turner has filed a bill for the upcoming session that would raise the existing award amounts and the highest-performing students coming out of high school would receive 12-thousand dollars annually. He says the goal is to keep our best and brightest in Louisiana…

Cut 11 (12) “…more money.”

This week is Love the Boot Week, a statewide anti-litter initiative. The campaign, aimed at beautifying the state through volunteerism, has grown significantly. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, who leads the effort, hopes to engage one-thousand volunteer teams..

Cut 4 (09) “…in the parking lots.”

There are divided opinions over President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and what they will do to the U-S economy.  LSU Economics Professor Dek Terrell says the tariffs are attempting to produce two outcomes, increase manufacturing in the United States and leverage for future trade negotiations with other countries.

Cut 7 (10) “…by initiating negotiations. ”

Terell says the biggest cause for concern is an increase in prices on goods,

Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says it could cost more to eat out…

Cut 6 (10) “…no question about it.”

Economists are concerned the tariffs could slow the U-S economy, and Harris says the restaurant industry is bracing for increased costs for essential goods.

We are seeing strong thunderstorms in northwest Louisiana this morning and that severe weather threat will expand statewide for today. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says much of the state is under an enhanced risk of severe weather and we could see some intense storms today…

cut 27 (08) “…tornadoes”

Once this cold front moves through, we’ll see much cooler temperatures. High temperatures in the 50s in north and central Louisiana tomorrow. Highs in the 60s in south Louisiana Sunday and Monday.

For the last two school years, teachers have received a two-thousand-dollar stipend on top of their regular pay, but that additional two-thousand dollars for teachers and one-thousand dollars for school support staff is set to go away because Constitutional Amendment Two did not pass. Senate President Cameron Henry says the goal is to give teachers a permanent pay raise, but finding the money to do that will be difficult…

Cut 13 (12)  “…late May.”

With 10 percent tariffs on all imports now in effect and higher tariffs on imports from key trading partners like China and the European Union, many Louisiana industries are expressing concerns.  Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris believes costs will potentially go up and low profit margin businesses like restaurants will have to do some belt-tightening.

Cut 8 (11) “…period of time.”

A fiscal legislative session begins a week from Monday and Senate President Cameron Henry expects portions of Constitutional Amendment 2, which failed at the ballot box last weekend, will be brought before lawmakers again to see if they want to put them on the ballot again…

Cut 15 (11) “…of that”

The fiscal session will last two months.

A 34-year-old man wanted for killing his parents was arrested yesterday in California.  Joshua Brocato was taken into the custody in Los Angeles. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff deputies believe Brocato murdered his parents, Marc and Priscilla Brocato, at their Amite area home.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office has announced the arrest of 49-year-old Nicky Coleman for allegedly setting a fire that destroyed a church in Monroe. The state fire marshal says there’s surveillance video that shows Coleman dosing St. Mary’s Number 2 Missionary Baptist Church and then setting it on fire.

A 73-year-old native of Cuba who has lived in the United States for the last 45 years was picked up by enforcement agents near his Lafayette home. Jose Francisco Garcia Rodriguez’s family is calling for his release…

Cut 13 (13) “…not the solution”

That’s Rodriguez’s stepdaughter Christian Cooper Riggs. Riggs is hoping the public will hear their story and contact their elected officials and demand for Rodriguez’s release.