Governor Landry’s statement to parents who disagree with the Ten Commandments law prompts a response from a plaintiff in a lawsuit against it. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Ponchatoula Police Department has arrested a 16-year-old boy after he threatened to kill two female school mates. Police Chief Bry Layrisson says the suspect told other students the two girls would not make it past the first day. Layrisson says he can’t remember having to stop a school threat before a school year began.

The Gulf of Mexico’s dead zone, an area with critically low oxygen levels, is significantly larger this year, covering about 6,700 square miles making this the 12th largest dead zone in the 38 years of recorded measurements. LSU Oceanography Professor Nancy Rabalais says this hypoxic zone, is mainly caused by nutrient pollution from agriculture and wastewater, coming down the Mississippi River, and severely affects marine life.
Cut 11 (06) “…into the Mississippi River.”

The Colorado State University Hurricane Forecast Team has revised its long-term forecast and the researchers are now calling for 23 named storms for this year, which means we could see 19 more. Researcher Levi Silvers there’s a really good chance Louisiana will at least see a tropical storm this year…
cut 10 (10) “…51-percent”
And he says there’s a 20-percent chance Louisiana will see a major hurricane.

Governor Landry’s statement to parents who disagree with the Ten Commandments law prompts a response from a plaintiff in a lawsuit against it. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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An updated August hurricane forecast continues to predict a well above-average Atlantic Hurricane season. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.” 

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 A $12,500 reward is being offered for information about the shooting of an endangered Whooping Crane this past January. Colleen Crain has more.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.” 

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While State Attorney General Liz Murrill and Governor Jeff Landry updated the public on a lawsuit filed against the state law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, Landry was asked what if parents disagree with the law…

Cut 4 (09) “…look at it.”

One of the advocacy groups representing plaintiffs in the case is the Freedom of Religion Foundation. Co-founder of that group, Annie Laurie Gaylor says his response was inappropriate.

Cut 5 (12) “…unconstitutional law.”

A brief was filed Monday in response to the lawsuit, saying it’s premature because the Commandments haven’t been posted in the classroom, therefore they can’t claim injury of children being exposed to them.

Murrill says among the reasons legislators passed the law was because of the uptick in juvenile crime and they felt this was one way to address it.

Cut 6 (13) “…rules matter.”

Gaylor says the First Commandment violates the First Amendment and lawmakers wanting the Commandments to start a conversation about the rule of law in the classroom also opens the door for a discussion about adultery.

Cut 7 (10) “…(x2) what’s adultery.”

After the law was signed by Governor Landry in June, he was asked about it at the Republican National Convention and he stated if the Ten Commandments had been in the classroom for Thomas Michael Crooks, he might not have attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

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Colorado State University (CSU) has updated its Atlantic hurricane forecast for August, maintaining its prediction of a well above-average season. CSU Hurricane Forecast Team Researcher Levi Silvers says the revised forecast anticipates 23 named storms, including 12 hurricanes and six major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher.

Cut 8 (06) “…relative to the average.”

This outlook is influenced by the unusually warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic, which fuel storm development, and the current El Niño conditions. While El Niño typically suppresses hurricane activity, the impact is expected to be offset by the warmer waters.

Cut 9 (07)  “…overly active season.

The season has already seen several named storms, reinforcing the forecast’s accuracy. The CSU team emphasizes the importance of preparedness for coastal residents, given the heightened risk.

Cut 10 (10) “…hurricane in Louisiana is 51-percent.”

This forecast aligns with similar predictions from other meteorological agencies, all still pointing to a highly active hurricane season.

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The Gulf of Mexico’s dead zone, an area with critically low oxygen levels, is significantly larger this year, covering about 6,700 square miles making this the 12^th largest dead zone in the 38 years of recorded measurements. LSU Oceanography Professor Nancy Rabalais says this hypoxic zone, is mainly caused by nutrient pollution from agriculture and wastewater, and severely affects marine life.

Cut 11 (06) “…into the Mississippi River.”

The 2024 measurement by NOAA is nearly double the target size set by environmental agencies. Excess nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, lead to algal blooms that deplete oxygen when they decompose, creating inhospitable conditions for fish and other aquatic species.

Cut 12 (10) “…dead zone in the Gulf.”

The state and federal partnerships aim to reduce the dead zone’s average size to fewer than 1,900 square miles by 2035. The current five-year average, however, stands at 4,289 square miles.

Cut 13 (05)  “…not going to happen”

This year’s expansion underscores the persistent challenge of managing agricultural runoff and protecting marine ecosystems.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries along with other organizations are offering a reward of $12,500 to anyone who can help them with information to find and convict the person responsible for killing an endangered Whooping Crane earlier this year. LDWF District 5-A Supervisor, Lt. Wendell Vaughn…

Cut 14 (10)  “…of Mamou.”

Whooping Cranes had not been seen in Louisiana since 1950 until an effort to reintroduce them began in 2011. Repopulating the Bayou State is a difficult task, and Vaughn says, LDWF and their partners want to know who is responsible for killing this rare juvenile bird…

Cut 15 (11)  “…shot it.”

Vaughn says the birds are very rare. The Louisiana flock of Whooping Cranes is estimated to number around 80 and is protected under state law.

Cut 16 (09) “… these birds.” 

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the USFWS at 985-882-3756 or LDWF Lake Charles Office at 337-491-2588.

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After five days of preseason camp for LSU, three guys have emerged as the Tigers top receivers. They are Kyren Lacy, Chris Hilton and CJ Daniels, the transfer from Liberty University. At practice, the coaching staff is rotating in several other receivers with the first team and Coach Brian Kelly explains why…

Cut 17 (24) “…some time.”

Kelly has announced tight end Mac Markway will not play for the Tigers after spending one season at LSU. The former four-star recruit from St. Louis is expected to enter the transfer portal. He caught 3 passes for 16 yards and a touchdown last season. Kelly says this will give back-up tight ends Ka’Morreun Pimpton and freshman Trey’Dez Green more opportunities…

Cut 18 (24)  “…expected.”

Young cornerbacks PJ Woodland and Ashton Stamps have been making plays, which is a good sign for a secondary that really struggled last season. Kelly says he’s still looking for more consistency…

Cut 19 (11) “…championship level play.”

At the Olympics, former LSU pole vaulter and Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis, who competed for his mother’s home country of Sweden, vaulted 20 and a half feet to break the world record for the ninth time and win a gold medal. After he won gold and set an Olympic record, Duplantis had the bar moved one centimeter higher than world record height. Though he missed his first two jumps, he made the third and sealed a world record. He says he’s so thrilled about winning, he can’t possibly think about what’s next.

Cut 5 (12)  “…except this.”

Duplantis is 24-years-old and the next Summer Olympics is in Los Angeles in 2028.

Triple-digit high temperatures are expected across the state this week, as highs will threaten to break records. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says when it’s this hot, visits to the emergency room increase with people suffering from heat related illnesses. He says if you are going to be outside for long periods, where loose fitting clothing…

Cut 7 (12) “…little bit.”

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics says Walz is a safe pick for the Harris campaign, adding Walz is…

Cut 9 (10) “…Democratic Party.”

An arrest has been made in connection to the July 22nd murder of a Marksville man. Tim Ryan with the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Department says officers responded to a call of a deceased person near LA Highway 1192 and found Gary P. Normand of Marksville deceased.

Cut 12 (11) “…suspects involved.”

Triple-digit high temperatures are expected across the state this week, as highs will threaten to break records. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is baking under another heat dome…

Cut 6 (10) “..Gulf of Mexico.”

Keim says when it’s this hot, visits to the emergency room increase with people suffering from heat-related illnesses.

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Pollster John Couvillon of JMC Analytics compares the pairing to another Democratic presidential pair: Barack Obama choosing Joe Biden as his VP in 2008.

Cut 11 (10) ” …for president.”

Before serving as governor, Walz was a teacher, member of Congress, and command sergeant major in the Army National Guard

19-year-old Jacob Michot of Marksville has been arrested in connection with the July 22^nd murder of Gary P. Normand. The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Department says Michot is charged with Principle to Second Degree Murder and Possession of Stolen Things related to the murder. APSO expects more arrests in the case

Former LSU pole vaulter and Louisiana native Mondo Duplantis set another world record at the Paris Olympics. Mel Bridges has the story.

Cut 1 (31) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

19-year-old Jacob E. Michot, of Marksville, has been arrested in connection with the July 22nd murder of Gary P. Normand of Marksville. Michot is charged with Principle to 2nd Degree Murder and Possession of Stolen Things related to Normand’s murder Tim Ryan with the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Department says Michot isn’t the only suspect in this case.

Cut  13 (08) “…forthcoming.” 

Michot is being held on 1.1 million dollar bond.

This week’s triple digit high temperatures are expected to break records across Louisiana. LSU climatologist Barry Keim says even the early morning temperatures will be oppressive as Louisiana bakes under a heat dome…
cut 8 (07) “…above normal.”

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate as she campaigns for president. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

Former LSU pole vaulter and Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis vaulted 20 and a half feet to break the world record for the ninth time and win a gold medal at the Olympics. Duplantis says he didn’t think about setting a record, but it all hit him once he hit the ground.

Cut 4 (12) “…freaking out.”

Duplantis, who competed for his mother’s home country of Sweden, began pole vaulting as a child in his backyard in Lafayette.

An arrest has been made in connection to the July 22nd murder of a Marksville man. Tim Ryan with the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Department says officers responded to a call of a deceased person near LA Highway 1192 and found Gary P. Normand of Marksville deceased.

Cut 12 (11) “…suspects involved.”

19-year-old Jacob E. Michot, also of Marksville, Michot is in custody of APSO with a 1.1-million-dollar bond charged with principal to second degree murder and Possession of Stolen Things related to Normand’s murder. More arrests are expected.

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics says Walz spent his first term as governor working successfully with a divided state Congress. However, Couvillon says Walz has proved himself to be quite progressive since getting re-elected.

Cut 10 (12) “…re-elected.”

Former LSU pole vaulter and Louisiana native Mondo Duplantis set another world record at the Paris Olympics. Mel Bridges has the story.

Cut 1 (31) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

Triple-digit high temperatures are expected across the state this week. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says we will probably see more people suffering from heat related illnesses. He says if you are going to be outside for long periods, where loose fitting clothing…

 Cut 7 (12) “…little bit.”

At the Olympics, former LSU pole vaulter and Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis, who competed for his mother’s home country of Sweden, vaulted 20 and a half feet to break the world record for the ninth time and win a gold medal. Duplantis says in the moment, he wasn’t focused on getting the world record, he was just focused on making the jump.

cut 3 (11) “…really good.”

 
There are more records going around, as triple-digit high temperatures expected across the state this week threaten to break temperature records. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is baking under another heat dome…

cut 6 (10) “…Gulf of Mexico.”

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, and is expected to introduce him at a rally in Philadelphia this evening. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics says Walz is a safe pick for the Harris campaign, adding Walz is…

cut 9 (10) “…Democratic Party.”

Before serving as governor, Walz was a teacher, member of Congress and command sergeant major in the Army National Guard.
An arrest has been made in connection to the July 22nd murder of a Marksville man. The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Department say suspicious circumstances led them to arrest 19 year old Jacob Michot of Marksville for Principle to Second Degree Murder and Possession of Stolen Things related to the murder of Gary P. Normand of Marksville. Michot is still in APSO custody, and more arrests are expected.

At the Olympics, former LSU pole vaulter and Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis, who competed for his mother’s home country of Sweden, vaulted 20 and a half feet to break the world record for the ninth time and win a gold medal. He says he’s so thrilled about winning, he can’t possibly think about what’s next.
cut 5 (12) “…except this.”
Another record sweeping through the state as triple digit high temperatures are expected across Louisiana this week that threaten to break temperature records. LSU climatologist Barry Keim says even the early morning temperatures will be oppressive as Louisiana bakes under a heat dome…
cut 8 (07) “…above normal.”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate as she campaigns for president. Jeff Palermo has more.
cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Former LSU pole vaulter and Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis vaulted 20 and a half feet to break the world record for the ninth time and win a gold medal at the Olympics. Duplantis says he didn’t think about setting a record, but it all hit him once he hit the ground.

Cut 4 (12) “…freaking out.”

Duplantis, who competed for his mother’s home country of Sweden, began pole vaulting as a child in his backyard in Lafayette.

And speaking of records, triple-digit high temperatures are expected across the state this week setting new record highs. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says even the early morning temperatures are going to be brutal…

Cut 8 (11)  “…to those records.”

If you must be outside, take breaks, stay hydrated and wear loose-fitting clothing.

As kids return to the classroom Dr. Michelle Yetman, a clinical psychologist with LSU Health Shreveport, says there are several important things parents can do to make sure your child is prepared for the school year mentally, physically and emotionally.
Cut 10 (10) “…as well.”
She says children should get into their school routines now to make the transition easier.

The Humor and Harmony Festival in Shreveport is this Thursday through Sunday. Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is the mastermind behind the event that will be held at the G-Dome. Visit Shreveport-Bossier President and CEO Stacy Brown says the G-Dome is a nightlife venue that holds over 4-thousand people.

Cut 15 (05)  “…as well.”

It will feature musical acts and comedians, and it’s estimated that 30-thousand people will visit downtown Shreveport for the event.

Triple-digit high temperatures are expected across the state this week and LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says when it’s this hot, visits to the emergency room increase with people suffering from heat-related illnesses. He says if you are going to be outside for long periods, where loose fitting clothing…

Cut 7 (12) “…little bit.”

At the Olympics, former LSU pole vaulter and Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis, who competed for his mother’s home country of Sweden, vaulted 20 and a half feet to break the world record for the ninth time and win a gold medal. Duplantis says in the moment, he wasn’t focused on getting the world record, he just focused on making the jump.

Cut 3 (11) “…really good.”

Duplantis started pole vaulting as a child in his backyard in Lafayette.

Having a baby is difficult and according to a recent WalletHub study it’s much harder in Louisiana, WalletHub Analyst, Cassandra Happe says the low ranking was largely due to challenges in the healthcare category where the Bayou State came in 49^th due to issues like a high infant mortality rate and …

Cut 8 (11) “…birthweight.”

Overall Louisiana is ranked 8^th worst state to have a baby.

It’s time to head back to school and because your child won’t always tell you if they are struggling at school, LSU Health Shreveport Clinical Psychologist Dr. Michelle Yetman, recommends establishing communication with their teacher, but the level of communication should be relative to your child’s age.

Cut 12 (12) “…certain things.”