Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is co-leading a field hearing for Republicans in the House Natural Resources Committee on drilling and restoration in the Gulf later today in Thibodeaux. He says though some members of Congress from coastal states may share some issues with Louisiana, our state’s shoreline is different from any other because of…

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New laws concerning voter registration drives are in effect in Louisiana. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office says those wishing to hold one must be registered with their office or the Registrar of Voters in their parish. Watson points out that doing so is not their office giving clearance to conduct one.

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LSU Eunice Baseball has officially kicked off the construction of a new stadium with a groundbreaking celebration. Mel Bridges has more.

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There’s an over 50% chance a cyclone will form in the Atlantic over this weekend. Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says the storm, which is a tropical wave over the southwestern Atlantic and Caribbean seas right now, is gathering some power as it moves west-northwest.

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At this time the storm does not appear to be a threat to Louisiana

If you are a parent of a homeschooled student your child is eligible to participate in your local school systems athletics and extracurricular activities. Private school homeschoolers had been barred from public school athletics since 1970. But that changed with a new law that went into effect this month. The law allows a student who is enrolled in an approved home study program to try out or apply for extracurricular activities or athletics at the public school they would otherwise attend.

LSU Eunice Baseball has officially kicked off construction of a new stadium with a groundbreaking celebration. LSUE Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson says the stadium represents exciting new things for the Baseball Bengals and the school as a whole.

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The first phase of the stadium is expected to be completed in time for the 2025 baseball season.

A new Louisiana law requires anyone wanting to hold a voter registration drive to be registered with the Secretary of State’s office. But if your drive is fully electronic and done through the state’s voter portal, that’s not necessary. When it comes to voting information in Louisiana, Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office says…

Cut 14 (04)  “…more information,”

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves will lead a field hearing at Nicholls State for Republicans in the House Natural Resources Committee on drilling and restoration in the Gulf. Mel Bridges has more.

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A child was abducted from New Orleans Wednesday and authorities are asking for help from the public. 8-year-old Alessandra Leonor Bruno was last seen at the Rock-n-Sake sushi bar on Fulton Street. Police say she was taken by her biological mother who’s believed to have Alessandra’s sister Sofia with her as well.

82 years after U.S. Army Private First-Class Joseph C. Murphy died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines during WWII, he’ll be laid to rest in Bogalusa. Louisiana Secretary of Veterans Affairs Col. Charleton Meginley says Murphy’s surviving family will be at the burial at Pounds Pool Cemetery in Bogalusa tomorrow…

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Murphy was just 20 years old when he died in a prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines in 1942.

The 20^th Annual Great American Seafood Cookoff is Saturday in New Orleans. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says Chase Woodward of Parish Restaurant in Monroe will be representing Louisiana as he competes against 13 other chefs trying to bring the title back home to Louisiana

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The search is on this morning for a child abducted from New Orleans last night. And authorities are asking for help from the public. 8-year-old Alessandra Leonor Bruno was last seen Wednesday night at the Rock-n-Sake sushi bar on Fulton Street in New Orleans. Police say she was taken by her biological mother Alejandra Gutierrez, who’s believed to have Alessandra’s sister Sofia with her as well.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is co-leading a field hearing for Republicans in the House Natural Resources Committee today. It’s being held at Nichols State in Thibodaux and will focus on drilling and restoration in the Gulf. Graves says this field hearing is for the group to examine both the beauty and concerns of Louisiana’s coast and he’s hoping a firsthand look will help when it comes to ideas.
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Over 80 years after a Louisiana WWII soldier died in the Philippines, he’ll be laid to rest in Bogalusa. Army Private First Class Joseph C. Murphy, will be laid to rest in Bogalusa. Murphy was just 20 years old when he died in a POW camp. Louisiana Secretary of Veterans Affairs Col. Charleton Meginley says he hopes tomorrow’s ceremony will be well-attended.

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The 20^th Annual Great American Seafood Cookoff is Saturday and Chase Woodward of Parish Restaurant in Monroe is hoping to bring the title back home. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says there will be 14 chefs from across the country competing, including the Chef from Lainey Wilson’s Nashville Bell Bottoms Up.
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The event kicks off at 11 am with a parade through the Morial Convention Center

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves will lead a field hearing at Nicholls State for Republicans in the House Natural Resources Committee on drilling and restoration in the Gulf. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

The search on this morning for a child abducted from New Orleans last night. And authorities are asking for help from the public. 8-year-old Alessandra Leonor Bruno was last seen Wednesday night at the Rock-n-Sake sushi bar on Fulton Street in New Orleans. Police say she was taken by her biological mother Alejandra Gutierrez, who’s believed to have Alessandra’s sister Sofia with her as well.

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The 20^th Annual Great American Seafood Cookoff is Saturday and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says Chase Woodward of Parish Restaurant in Monroe will be representing Louisiana. The event will take place at the Louisiana Restaurant Association’s Tradeshow in New Orleans.

Cut 7 (11) “…best seafood dish.”

82 years after he died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines during WWII, U.S. Army Private First Class Joseph C. Murphy, will be laid to rest in Bogalusa. Murphy was just 20 years old when he died in a prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines in 1942 and buried in a mass grave until dental records identified him. Louisiana Secretary of Veterans Affairs Col. Charleton Meginley says he can’t imagine the anguish Murphy’s family has felt all these years.

Cut 11 (11) “…proper burial.”

82 years after U.S. Army Private First Class Joseph C. Murphy died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines during WWII, he’ll be laid to rest in Bogalusa. Louisiana Secretary of Veterans Affairs Col. Charleton Meginley says Murphy’s surviving family will be at the burial at Pounds Pool Cemetery in Bogalusa tomorrow…

Cut 10 (09) “…of Bogalusa.”

Murphy was just 20 years old when he died in a prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines in 1942.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is co-leading a field hearing for Republicans in the House Natural Resources Committee on drilling and restoration in the Gulf later today in Thibodeaux. Congressman Graves on what makes Louisiana’s coast unique.

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The Great American Seafood Cookoff is what’s on the menu Saturday in New Orleans. Brooke Thorington has more on the competition.

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A new Louisiana law requires anyone wanting to hold a voter registration drive to be registered with the Secretary of State’s office. But if your drive is fully electronic and done through the state’s voter portal, that’s not necessary. When it comes to voting information in Louisiana, Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office says…

Cut 14 (04)  “…more information,”

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is co-leading a field hearing for Republicans in the House Natural Resources Committee on drilling and restoration in the Gulf later today in Thibodeaux. He says though some members of Congress from coastal states may share some issues with Louisiana, our state’s shoreline is different from any other because of…

Cut 4 (10) “…United States.”

New laws concerning voter registration drives are in effect in Louisiana. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office says those wishing to hold one must be registered with their office or the Registrar of Voters in their parish. Watson points out that doing so is not their office giving clearance to conduct one.

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Over 80 years after a Louisiana WWII soldier died in the Philippines, he’ll be laid to rest in Bogalusa. Mel Bridges has the story.

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The 20^th Annual Great American Seafood Cookoff is Saturday in New Orleans. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says Chase Woodward of Parish Restaurant in Monroe will be representing Louisiana as he competes against 13 other chefs trying to bring the title back home to Louisiana

Cut 8 (08) “…to Louisiana.”

After resigning last week as Mayor of Deridder, 42-year-old Misty Roberts was arrested today and charged with 3rd degree rape and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. The LSP Special Victims Unit is investigating the case. State Police Sgt Ross Brennan says if you believe a child or anyone is being victimized, you should speak up and notify law enforcement.

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Roberts was booked into the Beauregard Parish Detention Center; her bond is $75,000. Adam Johnson, Roberts’ attorney, released a statement that his client maintains her innocence, she’s grateful for the support she’s receiving from family and friends, and she looks forward to putting this unfortunate situation behind her.

 
Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has been appointed to the bipartisan task force investigating the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. The outcome of this probe could have significant implications for security measures surrounding former presidents and high-profile political figures in the future. Congressman Garret Graves says this can’t happen again…

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There’s a 70% chance of a cyclone developing over the weekend, but it looks like it won’t hit Louisiana. What could hit Louisiana, though, is at least one of the 22 named storms predicted for this above-average Atlantic hurricane season, especially as we head into the peak of the season. LSU climatologist Barry Keim says we were spared in July thanks to the Saharan Air Layer passing through.

cut 10 (11) “…storms form.”

After resigning last week as Mayor of Deridder, 42-year-old Misty Roberts was arrested today and charged with 3^rd Degree Rape and Contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.  State Police Sgt Ross Brennan says when the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office received the complaint, they were asked to take over the investigation.

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Adam Johnson, Roberts’ attorney, released a statement that his client maintains her innocence.

Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has been appointed to the bipartisan task force investigating the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. While details of the attempt remain limited, Congressman Garret Graves says, the task force is expected to work closely with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and provide comprehensive findings.

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The task force will release its final report by December 31.

August is set to be the second-busiest month in an above-average Atlantic hurricane season. Mel Bridges has the details.

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has been in Detroit this week sharing ideas with his counterparts from other states at the National Lt Governor’s Conference. Among his activities is drumming up support for an inspection fee on imported seafood and lobbying to bring the conference to New Orleans in the future.

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Mayor of Deridder, 42-year-old Misty Roberts resigned Saturday and was arrested today charged with 3^rd Degree Rape and Contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. State police took over the investigation from the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office when they received a complaint. State Police Sgt Ross Brennan says, the LSP Special Victim’s Unit is investigating the case and says if you believe a child, or anyone is being victimized, to speak up and notify law enforcement.

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Roberts was booked into the Beauregard Parish Detention Center; her bond is $75,000. Her attorney, Adam Johnson, says his client maintains her innocence, she’s grateful for the support she’s receiving from family and friends, and she looks forward to putting this unfortunate situation behind her.

At the National Lt. Governor’s Conference, they’re learning how to prepare if they suddenly must become governor. Brooke Thorington has more from Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser.

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Over the next seven days there is a 70% chance a tropical system will see further development. It’s not expected to reach the Western Gulf but chances are Louisiana will be hit with at least one other named storm this season. State Climatologist Barry Keim encourages coastal residents to follow evacuation instructions and inland residents to plan for power outages. Above all, he says, start preparing now.

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