The run of dry weather will allow for Louisiana corn producers to complete their harvest this week and yields are way up over last year when the state suffered through a historic drought. Last year farmers averaged 175 bushels per acre. LSU AgCenter Corn and Cotton Specialist Shelly Pate Kerns says production is higher this year…
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But according to Trading Economics, corn prices have decreased 23-percent since the start of this year.

For the fourth year in a row, Louisiana will feature a float in January’s Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.
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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the float will spotlight all the great things to do on a Saturday night. It will feature a Louisiana alligator adorned with beads, carrying on its back a Cajun dance hall and pots of boiled seafood. Local country artist Timothy Wayne will be performing onboard.

Some frustrating times for people headed towards Lafayette on westbound I-10. Louisiana State Police worked multiple on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge in St. Martin Parish involving four 18-wheelers. That brought traffic to a complete standstill that lasted several hours.

The latest Secretary of State voter registration numbers it shows 64-percent more new women voters registered than men in July when Kamala Harris became Democratic presidential nominee. Colleen Crain has more.
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Louisiana is going all out in rolling out the welcome mat to visitors from across the country and around the world. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says Louisiana tourism is almost all the way back to pre-pandemic levels.
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Nungesser delivers the keynote address, updating the future of Louisiana’s tourism industry at today’s Louisiana Travel Summit in Shreveport.

Many more women registered to vote than men in the state last month — nearly 53-hundred women, compared to just over 33-hundred men. UL Monroe Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the reasons behind this disparity could be partisan, with women likely casting their vote for Harris and men for Trump…
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That said, Louisiana is not expected to be in play in this election, with polls indicating Trump likely to win the state.

Baton Rouge restaurants can participate in The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana oyster recycling program that aims to combat coastal erosion by using recycled oyster shells. Sean Richardson has more.
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An appeals court revives a court challenge by Tesla to a state law that prohibits automakers from selling directly to consumers. The 2-1 decision by the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reverses a lower court ruling that dismissed Tesla’s claim that it was being denied due process.

Governor Landry signed an executive order banning Critical Race Theory in K-through-12 public schools. It’s something that Denham Springs Republican Senator Valarie Hodges has been pushing for.
Cut 13 (08) “…the teaching manuals.”
But New Orleans Democratic Senator Royce Duplessis doubts that critical race theory is being taught in K-through-12.
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The Louisiana Secretary of State says many more women registered to vote than men in July. UL Monroe Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says while women are more likely to vote for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, Republicans are still widely expected to carry the state.
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Almost 53-hundred women registered to vote in the state last month, compared to just over 33-hundred men.

Louisiana is pulling out all the stops in boosting tourism and entering the global spotlight. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says 2025 will be the year of food.
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Nungesser delivers the keynote address, updating the future of Louisiana’s tourism industry, at today’s Louisiana Travel Summit in Shreveport.

Sunday’s LSU-USC game features two quarterback trying to replace Heisman winners, Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams, respectively. The Trojans’ Miller Moss and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier have both waited three years for their chance to be the starter.

The Saints cut their roster down to 53. One of the biggest cuts was last year’s punter Lou Hedley, who lost out to undrafted free agent Matthew Hayball, who is from Australia and punted at Vanderbilt.

Governor Jeff Landry has issued an executive order banning Critical Race Theory in Louisiana public schools. But New Orleans Democratic Senator Royce Duplessis says kids need to be taught history, even if it’s uncomfortable.

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But Denham Springs Republican Senator Valarie Hodges says that’s not what Landry’s executive order does.

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After ten years in New Orleans, The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana has expanded its oyster shell recycling program to Baton Rouge. The expansion marks a significant step in scaling up the program to preserve Louisiana’s coastline for future generations. Spokesperson James Karst

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The latest Secretary of State voter registration numbers it shows 64-percent more new women voters registered than men in July. Colleen Crain takes a look at what that may mean.

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Louisiana’s Travel Summit kicks off today in Shreveport at our state’s tourism levels are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser on what’s attracting so much attention.

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After operating in New Orleans for ten years, The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana has expanded its oyster shell recycling program to Baton Rouge. Spokesman James Karst says the initiative uses recycled oyster shells to rebuild and strengthen Louisiana’s fragile coastlines and this expansion will help do more.

Cut 5 (09) “…expanding to Baton Rouge.”

For more information on how restaurants can participate in the oyster shell recycling program visit CRCL-dot-org

Latest data from the Louisiana Secretary of State reveals more women registered to vote than men by 64-percent in July. 5,287 newly registered women voters compared to 3,305 newly registered men voters. UL Monroe Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this could be due to Kamala Harris getting the Democratic Nomination.

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Critical Race Theory is banned in K-through-12 public schools in Louisiana as a result of an executive order signed by Governor Landry. Andrew Greenstein has reaction from a pair of state senators.

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The Louisiana Travel Summit kicks off in Shreveport today and our state is pulling out all the stops when it comes to attracting tourists.   Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says 2024 has been the year of music. And 2025 will be the year of food.

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After operating in New Orleans for ten years, The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana has expanded its oyster shell recycling program to Baton Rouge. This initiative uses recycled oyster shells to rebuild and strengthen Louisiana’s fragile coastlines. Spokesperson James Karst says oyster shells are a critical component in creating new oyster reefs, which act as natural barriers against storm surges and help restore marine habitats.

Cut 4 (07) “…a lot of good.”

Louisiana is pulling out all the stops in boosting tourism and entering the global spotlight. And the news is good as Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says 2024 Louisiana tourism is almost all the way back to pre-pandemic levels.

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Nungesser delivers the keynote address, updating the future of Louisiana’s tourism industry at today’s Louisiana Travel Summit in Shreveport.

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Critical Race Theory is a no-go in public schools in Louisiana. Governor Landry signed an executive order banning the subject matter in K-through-12 public schools in the state. It’s something that Denham Springs Republican Senator Valarie Hodges has been pushing for.

Cut 13 (08) “…the teaching manuals.” 

But New Orleans Democratic Senator Royce Duplessis doubts that critical race theory is being taught in K-through-12 and he says kids need to be taught history, even if the history is uncomfortable.

Cut 15 (05) “…as a state.”

Additional flights from Shreveport to Las Vegas added due to LSU season opener.  Officials at Shreveport Regional, said Allegiant normally has flights on Mondays and Fridays to Las Vegas, year round, but because the flight sold out so early this year, they decided to add a second flight that leaves Saturday of this week and returns on Monday as well. That flight on the way to Las Vegas has also sold out.

Louisiana homeowners could see significant savings on property insurance through wind mitigation inspections, especially in the wake of increased premiums caused by recent hurricanes. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says these inspections assess a home’s resilience against wind damage.
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Visit ldi.la.gov for more information.

A Sabine Parish man is behind bars for allegedly sexually abusing underage girls over the course of 25 years. Sheriff’s Detective Wade Seegers says 60-year-old Jerry Bryant Vines Junior is facing several charges, with more likely to follow.
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And investigators believe there could be additional victims.

The Secretary of States Office released new voter registration numbers, and it shows 64-percent more new women voters registered than men from July to August. Colleen Crain has more.
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It’s the first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women in the state, and it will start accepting patients from across Louisiana one week from today. Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge took the wraps off its new Perinatal Mental Health Unit today. Not only will this unit be the first in Louisiana, but it will also be among a very small handful of its kind in the country.

Critical Race Theory is a no-go in public schools in Louisiana. Governor Landry signed an executive order banning the subject matter in K-through-12 public schools in the state. It’s something that Denham Springs Senator Valarie Hodges has been pushing for.

Cut 13 (8) “…the teaching manuals.” 

But New Orleans Senator Royce Duplessis doubts that critical race theory is being taught in K-through-12.

Cut  14 (10) “…in law school.”

Duplessis says kids need to be taught history, even if the history is uncomfortable.

A Sabine Parish man is behind bars for allegedly sexually abusing underage girls. 60-year-old Jerry Bryant Vines Junior of Converse was arrested earlier this month on charges of sexually touching an 11-year-old girl. Sheriff’s Detective Wade Seegers says there could be additional victims.

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That number is 318-590-9475.

Postpartum depression is a common concern among new mothers; and now, there’s a facility opening next week in Baton Rouge dedicated to helping those women. We hear more from Andrew Greenstein.

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Louisiana homeowners could see significant savings on property insurance through wind mitigation inspections. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says homes with strong wind mitigation measures such as a Fortified Roof, can qualify for discounts on their insurance premiums and he encourages homeowners to invest in the inspections.

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Visit LDI-dot-la-dog-gov for more information.

A Sabine Parish man has been arrested for alleged sexually abuse of underage girls. 60-year-old Jerry Bryant Vines Junior of Converse was arrested earlier this month on charges of sexually touching an 11-year-old girl. Sheriff’s Detective Wade Seegers says Vines is facing several charges, with more likely to follow.

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Investigators believe there could be additional victims.

A Natchitoches man is behind bars after Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s officials found two malnourished pit bulls chained to a fence at his residence. On Friday, Deputies responded to the home of Alvin J Metoyer after receiving complaints about animal neglect saying the dogs were horrifying to see. Metoyer claimed the dogs weren’t eating because they were sick. Metoyer has been charged with 2 counts of cruelty to animals.

Wind Mitigation Inspections could give Louisiana homeowners significant savings on property insurance which will be welcome relief due to increased premiums caused by recent hurricanes. Sean Richardson has more.

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Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge is opening the first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women in the state. Chief Nursing Officer Cheri Johnson says mental health is a significant concern among pregnant and postpartum women. Johnson says unlike in most cases, patients will not be sharing any rooms with other patients.

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It’s the first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women in the state, and it will start accepting patients from across Louisiana one week from today. Today, Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge takes the wraps off its new Perinatal Mental Health Unit.

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The eight-million-dollar investment will create nearly 40 new jobs. Not only will this unit be the first in Louisiana, but it will also be among a very small handful of its kind in the country.

Louisiana homeowners could see significant savings on property insurance through wind mitigation inspections, especially in the wake of increased premiums caused by recent hurricanes. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says these inspections assess a home’s resilience against wind damage, looking at features like roof shape, window protection, and how well the roof is attached to the walls.

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The importance of these inspections has grown as insurance companies have been raising rates or withdrawing from the Louisiana market due to the high risk of hurricane damage.

If you want to participate in Louisiana’s first black bear hunt in 37 years, you’ll have your chance starting Thursday. That’s when the lottery will open to all licensed hunters. The state banned black bear hunting in 1988; and four years later, black bears were added to the endangered species list. Louisiana Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries Madison Sheahan notes that black bears were removed from the list in 2016.

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A Sabine Parish man is behind bars for allegedly sexually abusing underage girls. 60-year-old Jerry Bryant Vines Junior of Converse was arrested earlier this month on charges of sexually touching an 11-year-old girl. Sheriff’s Detective Wade Seegers says this apparently is a pattern that goes way back.

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Detective Seegers says Vines is facing several charges, with more likely to follow.