The mother of the 1-year-old who survived two days in a ditch along I-10 and the 4-year-old found dead in water behind the Vinton Welcome Center, now faces charges of murder and child cruelty.  Aaliyah Jack, 25, of Lake Charles faces two charges of failure to report a missing child, along with a count of second-degree murder and a count of cruelty to a juvenile. Her 4-year-old son, Legend, was found dead Monday, then Tuesday morning a truck driver spotted her 1-year-old son, Kingtrail, nicknamed Miracle Baby by Calcasieu Sheriff. Jack is held in Mississippi on a $9.1 million bond. She is fighting extradition to Louisiana.

The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office is joining the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office to share data to prevent voter fraud and ensure the accuracy of their voter registration lists. Joel Watson with Louisiana’s office…

Cut 8 (08)  “…this year.”

In Shreveport, the National Weather Service has confirmed that 19 tornadoes in the Ark-La-Tex were a result of Hurricane Beryl and sixteen of the 19 tornadoes impacted northwest Louisiana. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (31) …I’m Sean Richardson.”

Forty-two Louisiana restaurants made Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards for 2024. Awards in three categories are given to restaurants with a wide, unique selection of wine. The wine selection must also pair well with the restaurant’s cuisine and appeal to all wine lovers. 3,700 restaurants across the globe earned awards. Twenty-seven of them in New Orleans, up from twenty-2 last year, six in Baton Rouge, two in Lafayette, one in Shreveport and one in Bossier City.

In Lafayette Parish State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (28)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy along with Arkansas Senator John Boozman (Bozeman) will tour LSU Ag Center’s Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel Friday. Cassidy says he looks forward to visiting the facility in St. Gabriel again because…

Cut 11 (13) ” …our state.”

The Farm Bill is up for renewal next year.

The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office is partnering with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office to share data to prevent intentional and unintentional duplication of voter registration lists which could lead to individuals voting in both states. Joel Watson with the Louisiana Secretary of State says voters can be assured the office is taking painstaking measures to ensure their data is safe.

Cut 7 (10) “…data safe.”

The National Weather Service has confirmed that 19 tornadoes in the Ark-La-Tex were a result of Hurricane Beryl. Shreveport National Weather Service Meteorologist Michael Berry says sixteen of the 19 tornadoes touched down in northwest Louisiana.

Cut 3 (11) “…onto cars.”

The National Weather Service has confirmed that 19 tornadoes from Hurricane Beryl in the Ark-La-Tex and sixteen of them impacted northwest Louisiana. Shreveport National Weather Service Meteorologist Michael Berry says the National Weather Service is surveying impacted areas and he expects the number of confirmed tornadoes to increase.

Cut 5 (09)  “…will end up.”

Friday morning Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy will be joined by Arkansas Senator John Boozman (Bozeman) and tour LSU Ag Center’s Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel. Cassidy says these kinds of visits are vital when it pertains to the renewal of the Farm Bill. Cassidy says he’s always advocating for continued funding for the USDA Sugar Cane Research Facility in Houma.

Cut 10 (10) “…critical research.”

The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office has partnered with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office to share data to prevent voter fraud and ensure the accuracy of their voter registration lists. Joel Watson with the office in Louisiana says this will allow the states to share specific information.

Cut 6 (12) “…(x2) and Louisiana.”

As insurance rates continue to climb, more and more residents are choosing to drop their homeowners’ insurance if they can. CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents of Louisiana Ben Albright recommends keeping your home insured, especially in such a disaster-prone state.

Cut 13 (05)  “…there for.”

Albright says homeowners’ insurance rates were low before multiple hurricanes hit Louisiana in 2020 and 2021.

In Livingston Parish a pedestrian is dead, and Louisiana State Police are asking the public for help finding the driver of a pick-up truck who allegedly hit th woman walking on LA 447 near Andrews Road in Livingston Parish. The pickup truck’s driver reportedly did not stop and continued traveling south. The victim, Deasha Doucet, 30, of Denham Springs was then hit by another vehicle, whose driver stopped to help and report the crash. Authorities believe the pickup was a gray or silver full-size Chevrolet pickup

Friday morning Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy will be joined by Arkansas Senator John Boozman (Bozeman) to tour LSU Ag Center’s Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel. Cassidy says if Republicans gain the majority in the Senate, Boozman will become chair of the Senate Ag Committee.

Cut 9 (12) “…going on.”

In Shreveport, the National Weather Service has confirmed that 19 tornadoes in the Ark-La-Tex were a result of Hurricane Beryl and sixteen of the 19 tornadoes impacted northwest Louisiana. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (31) …I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office is joining the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office to share data to prevent voter fraud and ensure the accuracy of their voter registration lists. Joel Watson with Louisiana’s office…

Cut 8 (08)  “…this year.”

In Lafayette Parish State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (28)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office is partnering with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office to share data to prevent intentional and unintentional duplication of voter registration lists which could lead to individuals voting in both states. Joel Watson with the Louisiana Secretary of State says voters can be assured the office is taking painstaking measures to ensure their data is safe.

Cut 7 (10) “…data safe.”

The National Weather Service has confirmed that 19 tornadoes in the Ark-La-Tex were a result of Hurricane Beryl. Shreveport National Weather Service Meteorologist Michael Berry says The most severe damage was reported in rural areas, where several homes were destroyed and several people sustained injuries. A 30-year-old woman was killed by an EF 1 tornado that originated in Bossier Parish.

Cut 4 (07) “…single-wide mobile home.”

Forty-two Louisiana restaurants made Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards for 2024. Awards in three categories are given to restaurants with a wide, unique selection of wine. The wine selection must also pair well with the restaurant’s cuisine and appeal to all wine lovers. 3,700 restaurants across the globe earned awards. Twenty-seven of them in New Orleans, up from twenty-2 last year, six in Baton Rouge, two in Lafayette, one in Shreveport and one in Bossier City.

In Shreveport, the National Weather Service has confirmed that 19 tornadoes in the Ark-La-Tex were a result of Hurricane Beryl and sixteen of the 19 tornadoes impacted northwest Louisiana. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (31) …I’m Sean Richardson.”

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In Lafayette Parish State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (28)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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The National Weather Service has confirmed that 19 tornadoes in the Ark-La-Tex were a result of Hurricane Beryl. Shreveport National Weather Service Meteorologist Michael Berry says sixteen of the 19 tornadoes touched down in northwest Louisiana.

Cut 3 (11) “…onto cars.”

Berry says the tornadoes, ranged from EF0 to EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita (foo-gee-tah) Scale

The most severe damage was reported in rural areas, where several homes were destroyed. Several people sustained injuries and one 30-year-old woman was killed by an EF 1 tornado that originated in Bossier Parish.

Cut 4 (07) “…single-wide mobile home.”

Berry says the National Weather Service has been actively surveying impacted areas and he expects the number of confirmed tornadoes to increase.

Cut 5 (09)  “…will end up.”

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The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office has partnered with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office to share data to prevent voter fraud and ensure the accuracy of their voter registration lists. Joel Watson with the office in Louisiana says this will allow the states to share specific information.

Cut 6 (12) “…(x2) and Louisiana.”

It’s a crime to vote in two states simultaneously.

Watson says voters can be assured the office is taking painstaking measures to ensure their data is safe and secure.

Cut 7 (10) “…data safe.”

Watson says Alabama has memorandums of understanding with other states in sharing voter data to prevent fraud.

Cut 8 (08)  “…this year.”

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Friday morning Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy will be joined by Arkansas Senator John Boozman (Bozeman) and tour LSU Ag Center’s Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel. Cassidy says if Republicans gain the majority in the Senate, Boozman will become chair of the Senate Ag Committee.

Cut 9 (12) “…going on.”

Cassidy says these kinds of visits are vital when it pertains to the renewal of the Farm Bill. Cassidy says he’s always advocating for continued funding for the USDA Sugar Cane Research Facility in Houma.

Cut 10 (10) “…critical research.”

Cassidy says he looks forward to visiting the facility in St. Gabriel again because…

Cut 11 (13) ” …our state.”

The Farm Bill is up for renewal next year.

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Cut 15 (13) “…not true.”

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The National Weather Service has confirmed that 19 tornadoes in the Ark-La-Tex were a result of Hurricane Beryl. Shreveport National Weather Service Meteorologist Michael Berry says sixteen of the 19 tornadoes touched down in northwest Louisiana.

Cut 3 (11) “…onto cars.”

The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office has partnered with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office to share data to prevent voter fraud and ensure the accuracy of their voter registration lists. Joel Watson with the office in Louisiana says this will allow the states to share specific information.

Cut 6 (12) “…(x2) and Louisiana.”

It’s a crime to vote in two states simultaneously.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced a bill that would require the Department of Education to make the FAFSA form available each year on October 1st. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

The National Weather Service office in Shreveport has updated their confirmation of tornadoes from Hurricane Beryl that impacted Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The number increased from 5 to 19. They expect to add to the list of confirmed tornadoes in the coming days. There was one fatality in Bossier Parish.

As insurance rates continue to climb, CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents of Louisiana Ben Albright urges residents not to drop their homeowner’s insurance.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 

An influential Republican donor has sent a letter to lawmakers pushing them to quickly vote on a constitutional convention to make changes to things like public school funding, the homestead exemption on property taxes, and more. LA-Politics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says this would mean lawmakers would have to return to the capitol for a 4th time this year…

Cut 12 (09) “…lukewarm” 
Such a convention would have to be completed by September for changes to make it to the fall ballot.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced a bill requiring the Department of Education to make the FAFSA forms available on October 1st annually. Cassidy expects the bill to be received well by both parties. He says the bill is more common sense than political.

Cut 9 (11)  “…government.”

Republican megadonor Lane Grigsby sent lawmakers a letter trying to persuade them to hold a Constitutional Convention this year.  LA-Politics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says letter cites changes to the public-school funding formula, and…

Cut 10 (12) “…the constitution.”

This year alone lawmakers were in Baton Rouge for an organizational session, two special sessions, and a regular session that wrapped in June. Alford believes legislators aren’t keen on returning to the capitol for a fourth time.

insurance rates continue to climb, more and more residents are choosing to drop their homeowners insurance if they can. CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents of Louisiana Ben Albright says you shouldn’t drop your homeowners insurance and rely on FEMA funds because unlike FEMA, insurance is a reliable source of money to cover damages after a disaster. Some insurance relief measures are set to go into effect early next year, but Albright thinks real relief could come even later…

Cut 15 (09)  “…another storm.”

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has introduced a bill requiring the Department of Education to make the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form available on October 1st annually. He believes the Department of Education points fingers instead of getting the FAFSA out. Cassidy says when it comes to the FAFSA, the Department of Education has been…

Cut 8 (11) “…for their future.”

Cassidy expects the bill to be received well by both parties. In fact, he thinks the bill is more common sense than political.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a Lafourche Parish native who served more than eight years of a ten year sentence a Missouri prison for her role in the murder of her mother, “Dee Dee” Blanchard has announced her pregnancy.

Cut 4 (04) “…give to this baby.”

The announcement has elicited mixed reactions, with some expressing concern about her ability to parent given her traumatic past, while others offer support and hope for her new beginning.

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has introduced a bill requiring the Department of Education to make the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form available on October 1st annually. He believes the Department of Education points fingers instead of getting the FAFSA out.

Cut 7 (09) “…October the first.”

As insurance rates continue to climb, more and more residents are choosing to drop their homeowners insurance if they can. CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents of Louisiana Ben Albright says homeowners insurance rates were low before multiple hurricanes hit Louisiana in 2020 and 2021, and insurance companies started overcorrecting and overcharging as a result.

Cut 14 (09)  “…insurance companies.”

Only people who fully own their homes and don’t have a mortgage can drop their homeowners insurance.

Lafourche Parish native Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who gained national fame through the 2019 Hulu series “The Act” and the HBO true crime documentary “Mommy Dead and Dearest,” has announced her pregnancy.

Cut 6 (10) “…everything my mother wasn’t.”

Her mother, “Dee Dee” subjected Gypsy to years of medical abuse, falsely claiming she had various illnesses, including muscular dystrophy, to gain sympathy and financial benefits.

In what seems like a last swing at bat Republican megadonor Lane Grigsby sent lawmakers a letter trying to persuade them to hold a Constitutional Convention this year.  LA-Politics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says during the regular session, Governor Jeff Landry had the full support of the House for a convention, but when the proposal went to the higher chamber, they put on the breaks…

Cut 11 (11) “…that posture.”

A Secretary of State’s Office spokesperson says for the changes to be voted on in the fall election a convention must be completed by early September.