Former Lt Governor and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is serving as a platform committee co-chair at the Democratic National Convention. The platform features common themes used by Democrats since Donald Trump became the favorite to be the Republican Presidential nominee…
Cut 11 (09) ” ..be higher.”
But Republican US Senator Bill Cassidy says for Trump to win in November, he needs to stick to the issues…
Cut 12 (09) “…on that.”
Halfway through the Democratic National Convention, several polls show Kamala Harris with a small lead over Donald Trump.

Governor Jeff Landry is in Monroe delivering a State of the State address to the Monroe Chamber of Commerce.

East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office have ruled the death of a six-month-old left in a car all day last month an accident. Sean Richardson has more.
Cut 1 (31) …I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s has arrested a Pitkin woman for murder after she allegedly killed her husband. Deputies say 53-year-old Melissa Ann Sweat called authorities and they responded to a home in Pitkin and found 61-year-old Rodney Sweat dead. Melissa Ann Sweat was taken into custody. No details on what led to the shooting.

East Baton Rouge authorities have ruled the death of an infant left in a hot car all day last month an accident. The parent told deputies they forgot to drop their six-month-old child at daycare in the morning and realized the terrible mistake when they went to the daycare facility after work. According to Rollins, these accidents often result from a combination of stress, fatigue, and changes in routine, which can disrupt normal memory processes.

Cut 7 (11) “…dropped off in the first place.”

Bienville Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people in Jamestown and removed 33 dogs from poor living in poor conditions. 32-year-old Tanya Michelle Griffith and 29-year-old Allen Tyler Meylian face 32 counts of cruelty to Animals. Humane Society of Louisiana Director, Jeff Dorson says since Bienville Parish has no Animal Control Department, animal rescue is up to the Sheriff’s office…

Cut 13 (07)  “…rehome them.”

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Ascension Parish signed a memorandum of understanding to deal with a red dust problem around a former aluminum plant. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

LDH is continuing a “do not use” water advisory for areas served by the Walnut Bayou Water System in Madison Parish after drinking water was exposed to the chemical paraquat last week. LDH continues to work closely with local officials throughout the sampling and testing process. Water can be picked up at the Walnut Bayou Water Association Office in Tallulah.

Ground has been broken on a new Jimmie Davis Bridge. The 360-million dollar project will result in a new four-lane bridge crossing the Red River, connecting south Shreveport and Bossier city, doubling the capacity of the current Jimmie Davis Bridge…
cut 11 (08) “…currently”
That’s DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue who says the new bridge is anticipated to be completed and open to traffic in early 2027.

Governor Jeff Landry was on hand for the ceremony. Before the ground breaking, he spoke to the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and praised the legislature for approving the Louisiana Gator Scholarship Program, which will replace the state’s current voucher program. He says Louisiana Gator will expand over time allowing more students of all income levels to use taxpayer dollars to attend the school of their choice…
Cut 4 (08) “..mailing address.”

Former Lt Governor and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is serving as a platform committee co-chair at the Democratic National Convention. The platform was approved on the floor by a voice vote after hearing from Landrieu…
cut 9 (07) “…Medicare”
But Louisiana Republican US Senator Bill Cassidy says the Biden-Harris administration’s economic plan led to historic inflation and prices could rise again if the federal government decides to forgive one-point-four trillion dollars in student loans.

East Baton Rouge authorities have ruled the death of an infant left in a hot car all day last month an accident. The parent told deputies they forgot to drop their six month old child at day care in the morning and realized the terrible mistake when they went to the day care facility after work. Kids and Car Safety Director Amber Rollins says usually when this happens its completely accidental and
Cut 6 (08) “…rest of their lives.”

Governor Jeff Landry expects Louisiana will continue to rise in the national rankings for K-through-12th grade public education. According to the latest U-S News and World Report, Louisiana ranks 40th. Landry says reforms and approved in the last regular session will lead to a higher ranking…
cut 3 (11) “…three years”
Landry says the state is putting policies in place that puts the parents in charge of a child’s education.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Ascension Parish have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that puts Ascension Parish in charge of cleaning up a closed aluminum plant in Sorrento that’s allowing red dust to fly through the air on windy days. DEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto says the red dust is actually bauxite (bock-site) a waste product of aluminum production
cut 6 (05) “….solved overnight”
The cleanup could cost as much as 18-million dollars.

Ground has been broken on the long awaited Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project. .
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

The Humane Society of Louisiana is seeking donations after it had to board and provide medical care for 26 dogs removed from a home in Bienville Parish that resulted in two people charged with multiple counts of cruelty to animals. H-S-L Director Jeff Dorson…
cut 15 (09) “…dollars easily”
Those wishing to donate can contribute on the Humane Society’s website.

Ground has been broken on the new Jimmie Davis Bridge. The current bridge was built in 1968 and sees around 26-thousand vehicles daily that travel between south Bossier City and Shreveport. DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue
cut 12 (12) “…transportation system”
The new bridge is expected to be completed by late 2026.

The Humane Society of Louisiana says 26 dogs had to be rehomed after Bienville Parish Sheriff’s deputies charged two people in Jamestown with 32 counts of cruelty to animals. H-S-L Director Jeff Dorson says the Bissell Foundation accepted custody of the dogs and moved them to their headquarters in Michigan. Dorson says it’s a shame something like this happened…
cut 14 (08) “….or surrenders”

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Ascension Parish signed a memorandum of understanding to deal with a red dust problem from a shuttered aluminum plant. Mel Bridges has more.
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

The Louisiana Department of Health is still telling residents in Madison Parish not to drink the tap water if it comes from the Walnut Bayou Water System. The drinking water was exposed to a toxic herbicide primarily used for weed control. The do not use water advisory was issued last week and residents should continue to avoid using the water until all testing results are clear.

Ground has been broken on the long awaited Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project. The 360 million dollar project will be a new bridge connecting south Bossier City and Shreveport. DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue.
Cut 10 (12) “…long time coming.”
The new bridge will have two more lanes, a median, and three spaces for U-turns.

Today in Shreveport, the annual the governor’s on conference Juvenile Justice gets underway. Chair of the Governor’s Board on Juvenile Justice, Vi-eve Kohrs says the conference serves as a platform for networking and building partnerships among participants committed to reforming and improving outcomes for at-risk youth.
Cut 8 (12) “…of the state.”

Two people were arrested, and 33 dogs rescued from poor living conditions in a Jamestown residence in Bienville Parish. Colleen Crain has the story.
Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office has ruled the death of an infant left in the backseat of a car last month as an accident. The child was in the vehicle for the entire day. The parent told deputies they planned to drop the toddler off at daycare and didn’t realize the child was in the vehicle until the parent went to the day care facility to pick up the child.

Ground has been broken on the long awaited Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project. Mel Bridges has more.
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

15-hundred AT&T workers in Louisiana are on strike accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations. They are among the more than 17-thousand AT-and-T workers in nine states that have walked off the job. AT-and-T and the Communications Workers of America have been trying since June to reach a new labor agreement. AT-and-T denies the union’s accusations.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Ascension Parish have signed a memorandum of understanding to deal with pounds of red dust falling on homes and schools around the former L’Alumina aluminum plant in Sorrento. DEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto (Aw-real-ea Gee-ack-oh-met-oh) says the M-O-U basically says…
Cut 4 (12) “…(x2) the parish.”
The cleanup would cost 13 to 18 million. DEQ has 5.5 million from L’Alumina, and they’re in contact with the company to get more.

The 43rd annual Louisiana Governor’s Conference on Juvenile Justice gets underway today in Shreveport. Governors Board on Juvenile Justice Chair Vi-eve Korhs says This year’s agenda includes topics such as juvenile delinquency prevention, rehabilitation programs, and mental health support…
cut 9 (06) “…have success”

43-year-old Anthony Hughes is recovering after getting shot at a spirit event near Bossier High School’s football stadium last night. Hughes got into a fight in the parking lot and was involved in a car crash after being shot by 32-year-old Markus Kelly. Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office Lt. Matt Gaydos says this is highly unusual for Bossier and they want to make sure nothing like this happens again…

cut 4 (09) “…for improvement.”

A judge has set a bond of one-million dollars for 32-year-old Hannah Cormier of Jennings after she was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly leaving her 10-month-old daughter in a car for two hours while she worked a shift at Wendy’s. Authorities believe the child died of heat exposure, as the heat index rose above 106 degrees and Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes says the inside of the vehicle felt like 140 degrees…

cut 7 (06) “…109 degrees.”

On the first night of the Democratic National Convention, a woman from Baton Rouge told the crowd at the D-N-C about her inability to get medical treatment while miscarrying due to the state’s near-total abortion ban. Kaitlyn Joshua says she was denied care in 2022…

cut 9 (11) “…my life.”

Republican Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murill says there’s nothing in state law that prohibits emergency care for someone having a miscarriage or any emergency situation during pregnancy.

 
Governor Jeff Landry told the Bossier Chamber of Commerce that tax reform and revamping the state’s department of transportation will be a major focus next year. Landry promises thorough discussion on both topics, tax reform and reorganizing the state DoT…

cut 13 (12) “…of Louisiana.”

43-year-old Anthony Hughes is recovering after getting shot near Bossier High School’s football stadium as a Spirit Event took place last night. Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office Lt. Matt Gaydos says Hughes got into an altercation with some juveniles during the event, leading to a fight in the parking lot. Gaydos says 32-year-old Marcus Kelly shot Hughes and then the two were involved in a car crash…

Cut 3 (10) “…back of Kelly’s vehicle”

32-year-old Hannah Cormier of Jennings received a one-million-dollar bond after she was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly leaving her 10-month-old daughter in a car for two hours while she worked a shift at Wendy’s. Authorities say the mother claimed to have forgotten her child in the car, but given the situation, she was taken into custody. The charge of second-degree murder indicates there is intent. Police Chief Danny Semmes says this is not a simple case…

Cut 8 (10)  “…negligent homicide.”

Governor Jeff Landry told the Bossier Chamber of Commerce that tax reform and revamping the state’s department of transportation will be a major focus next year. Landry says when it comes to the state’s tax code, there’s too much of a benefit for special interests. He says when it comes to revamping the state department of transportation, he wants to remove the bureaucracy that’s in place, which he says is holding the state agency back…

Cut 12 (07) “…non-existent.”

A third party group is already assessing the efficiencies of the state department of transportation. And Landry promises thorough discussion on both topics, tax reform and reorganizing the state department of transportation

Another LSU team is competing for a national championship. LSU-Shreveport’s Fishing Team is heading to the Bassmaster College Series 2024 National Championship in South Carolina. The team broke a record with five boats qualifying for a two-day event that starts Thursday.

A judge has set a bond of one million dollars for 32-year-old Hannah Cormier of Jennings bond after she was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly leaving her 10-month-old daughter in a car for two hours while she worked a shift at Wendy’s. Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes…

Cut 6 (12) “…second degree murder.”

43-year-old Anthony Hughes is recovering after getting shot near Bossier High School’s football stadium during an event there Monday night. Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office Lt. Matt Gaydos says 32-year-old Marcus Kelly shot Hughes after he got into an altercation with some juveniles. Gaydos says the two were then involved in a car crash. Both were taken to a hospital where Kelly was released and was arrested and booked on multiple charges…

Cut 5 (05)  “…school campus.”

An arrest warrant for Aggravated Criminal Property Damage is pending for Hughes upon his release from the Hospital and Kelly’s bond has been set at $305,000.

Governor Landry discussed the need for tax reform during a visit to northwest Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (27)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

Kaitlyn Joshua, a woman from Baton Rouge told the crowd at the D-N-C last night that because of the state’s abortion laws, she was unable get medical treatment for a miscarriage in 2022. And Joshua claims she is not the only one unable to get an abortion because of a medical emergency that could threaten the mother’s health…

Cut 10 (09) “…their doctors.”

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murril says there’s nothing in the state’s law that prohibits emergency care for someone having a miscarriage or any emergency situation during pregnancy. Two of the three Baton Rouge hospitals that provide obstetrics care say their pregnancy care has not changed since the state passed new abortion laws.