Tomorrow, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will begin public hearings on a new legislative map, which is necessary after the Supreme Court declared the current map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says when all is said and done, Louisiana will likely send an additional Republican to Washington next year.

Cut 28 (09) “…safe Democratic district.”

Despite the Supreme Court ruling, Democrats believe the map should still have two districts that favor a Democrat winning.

Motorists are not winning at the gas pump. The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline has surpassed four-dollars and if you have a vehicle that requires premium gasoline, you are paying around $4.85. Triple-A’s Don Redman says if your vehicle needs premium gasoline, stay with premium…

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The legislation that provides for easy cancellation of automatic renewal subscriptions continues to move through the legislative process. Joe Gallinaro has the story.

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Today in the Senate, the upper chamber unanimously approved legislation that would give teachers and other public school employees six weeks of paid parental leave after giving birth, adopting or fostering a child. Currently teachers have to use sick days or take partially paid leave to spend time with a new child.

The Louisiana Senate has responded to last month’s fatal mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana–passing legislation that would result in a death penalty charge the next time a gunman fires shots into a crowd and kills someone. Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh added an amendment to a House-approved bill that expands the definition of first-degree murder to such a situation.

Cut 10 (10) “…upon that person.”

The measure needs approval from the House before it’s sent to the governor’s desk for his signature.

The Louisiana Department of Health has released its annual report card on drinking water. L-D-H Chief Engineer Steven Joubert says there are fewer “D” and “F” graded systems — it went down from 105 in 2024 to 90 in 2025.

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Sixty-seven-percent, or 608, of the state’s 909 community public water systems received “A” grade.

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing tomorrow to discuss a new Congressional district map. Democrats are calling for the Republican led legislature to pass a map that contains two majority-minority districts, but ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says that will be difficult to do…

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Streaming on Louisiana Public Broadcasting is an episode of Louisiana Spotlight that explores the challenges facing Louisiana’s struggling shrimping industry. Producer Oscar Tickle…

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The show is called Empty Boats, Foreign Shrimp and it is the latest episode of Louisiana Spotlight.

The statewide average price for a regular gallon of gasoline has surpassed four dollars for the first time since 2022 in Louisiana. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says the statewide average is up to $4.02, a 22-cent increase, from a week ago. Redman says the reopening of the strait of Hormuz in the Middle East is what needs to happen for gas prices to fall…

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Redman says when gas prices go above four-dollars a gallon, many families are forced to curtail their spending.

In a response to last month’s fatal mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana, the Louisiana Senate has passed legislation that would result in a gunman being charged with first-degree murder, which would make that person eligible for the death penalty, if they fire a gun at a crowd of people….

Cut 12 (09) “…you actually hit”

That’s Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh. First-degree murder charges are usually handed down if a person kills another person while also committing a felony.

Researchers at Tulane University say it’s only a matter of time before New Orleans gets swallowed up by gulf waters. Lead researcher Torbjorg Tornqvist (TORB-yorg TORN-quist), a professor of earth and environmental sciences at Tulane, says due to climate change, sea level is gradually rising, and that will lead to further coastal erosion.

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Tornqvist says the process of relocating people from New Orleans should start now as the city will be surrounded by the Gulf within decades.

A show that examines the challenges facing Louisiana’s struggling shrimping industry is now available to be streamed a Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Producer Oscar Tickle says the show is called Empty Boats, Foreign Shrimp…

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Tickle says an influx of imported shrimp has steadily driven down the value of the local catch.

A new study out of Tulane issues a dire warning for New Orleans. Lead author of the study and Tulane Geology Professor Doctor Torbjorn Tornqvist says because of the increasing rate of sea level rise, combined with sinking land, the Gulf of Mexico will eventually swallow up the south shore. Tornqvist says one thing that can be done to delay the inevitable is to restart the Mid-Baritaria Sediment Diversion Project that was cancelled last year.

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Governor Jeff Landry and Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Director Gordon Dove canceled the Mid-Baritaria Sediment Diversion project over cost and concerns it would not produce the coastal restoration benefits that some scientists have projected.

In response to last month’s fatal mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana, the Louisiana Senate has passed legislation that stiffens the penalty for someone who opens fire on a crowd of people and kills someone. Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh says the way the legislation is written, the death penalty would still be on the table for the defendant even if he or she shoots an unintended target.

Cut 11 (10) “…to kill him.”

The Senate unanimously approved the legislation and the measure heads to the House floor for concurrence”

Shreveport’s public water system, which serves 192-thousand people, is one of 58 drinking water systems in the state to receive an “F” grade in the Louisiana Department of Health’s annual drinking water report card. L-D-H Chief Engineer Steven Joubert says Shreveport is taking steps to improve its water system infrastructure….

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A new study by Tulane University researchers say people in New Orleans should start planning to relocate. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The statewide average price for a regular gallon of gasoline has surpassed four dollars a gallon. According to Triple-A, the statewide average increased three pennies overnight to $4.02 . That’s a 22-cent increase from last week. Still a ways to go to reach the highest recorded average price in Louisiana, which is $4.55, set in June of 2022.

In a response to last month’s fatal mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana, the Louisiana Senate has passed legislation that would result in a gunman being charged with first-degree murder, which would make that person eligible for the death penalty, if they fire a gun at a crowd of people….

Cut 12 (09) “…you actually hit”

That’s Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh. First-degree murder charges are usually handed down if a person kills another person while also committing a felony.

The Louisiana Department of Health has released its annual report card on drinking water. L-D-H ? Chief Engineer Steven Joubert says the water system grades can be found on L-D-H’s website…

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Sixty-seven percent of the state’s 909 community public water systems have earned an A letter grade, while 58 received an “F” grade.

Legislation that provides for easy cancellation of automatic renewal subscriptions continues to move through the legislative process. Joe Gallinaro has the story.

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A multi-agency investigation in in North Louisiana has led to the arrests of five Colombian nationals in connection with a series of burglaries across the region, including Texas. According to Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s detectives the suspects specifically targeting Asian American families.

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A new study from Tulane University Researchers says people in New Orleans should start planning to relocate.  Lead researcher Torbjorg Tornqvist (TORB-yorg TORN-quist), a professor of earth and environmental sciences at Tulane, . say it’s only a matter of time before New Orleans gets swallowed up by gulf waters due to climate change and coastal erosion.

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In an effort to prevent future mass shootings like the one at the Mall of Louisiana last month,  the Louisiana Senate has passed legislation that stiffens the penalty for someone who opens fire on a crowd of people and kills someone. Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh says the way the legislation is written, the death penalty would still be on the table for the defendant even if he or she shoots an unintended target.

Cut 11 (10) “…to kill him.”

The Louisiana Department of Health has released its annual report card on public drinking water systems, and there’s some good news.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Opelousas General Health System introduces first of its kind in Louisiana wound care technology that combines artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and a patient’s own fat tissue to create a personalized graft. Doctors say the treatment is especially promising for patients living with chronic wounds, including those related to diabetes

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Researchers at Tulane University say it’s only a matter of time before New Orleans gets swallowed up by gulf waters. Lead researcher Torbjorg Tornqvist (TORB-yorg TORN-quist), a professor of earth and environmental sciences at Tulane, says due to climate change, sea level is gradually rising, and that will lead to further coastal erosion.

Cut 4 (08) “…Gulf of Mexico.”

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee is set to begin public hearings on a new legislative map tomorrow.  That after the Supreme Court declared the current one unconstitutional. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says says the most likely outcome is a map that yields five Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning district.

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A new study out of Tulane says says people in New Orleans should start planning to relocate. Andrew Greenstein explains.

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Authorities in St. Mary Parish say a disturbance call in Berwick escalated into a dangerous confrontation after a suspect allegedly ordered two dogs to attack responding officers. We’re told when the dogs charged, one officer fired his weapon hitting the dog in the shoulder.  We’re told that dog was treated and released. We’re told the dogs’ owner is facing several charges.

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Tomorrow, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will begin public hearings on a new legislative map, which is necessicary after the Supreme Court declared the current map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says when all is said and done, Louisiana will likely send an additional Republican to Washington next year.

Cut 7 (09) “…safe Democratic district.”

The Louisiana Senate has responded to last month’s fatal mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana–passing legislation that would result in a death penalty charge the next time a gunman fires shots into a crowd and kills someone. Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh added an amendment to a House-approved bill that expands the definition of first-degree murder to such a situation.

Cut 10 (10) “…upon that person.”

The Louisiana Senate has responded to last month’s fatal mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana by passing legislation that would result in a death penalty charge the next time a gunman fires their gun at a crowd of people and kills someone. Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh added an amendment to a House-approved bill that expands the definition of first-degree murder to such a situation…

Cut 10 (10) “…upon that person.”

Tomorrow, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will begin public hearings on a new legislative map. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says when all is said and done, Louisiana will likely send an additional Republican to Washington next year.

Cut 7 (09) “…safe Democratic district.”

A proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to limit a governor to no more than two elected terms receives approval from the House after failing to get the necessary 70 votes on the first two tries. Jeff Palermo has more.

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A bill that provides for easy cancellation of automatic renewal subscriptions continues to make its way through the legislature, as the Senate Commerce Committee advanced the House-approved bill.

Cleco says it has started its largest grid resiliency investment in the power company’s history. Spokesperson Brooke Buford says the plan includes replacing electronic equipment, undergrounding portions of the system and assessing more than 700 utility poles…

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Buford says the work will reduce outages and shorten restoration times.

There is a tornado watch until 11 PM for a large portion of the state. The watch box covers all of central Louisiana and several parishes just north of I-10. National Weather Service Meteorologist  Brandon Thorne describes the situation…

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Thorne says parishes across central Louisiana could expect to see two to three inches of rain through Saturday. Some areas could see even higher amounts.

The Louisiana House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that says a governor can not serve more than two terms.

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The governor is already term limited to two consecutive terms, so Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham’s legislation would prevent a governor from serving two consecutive terms, sitting out four years and then running for governor again. The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

Governor Jeff Landry is facing a recall petition because of his decision to suspend the U-S House elections after the Supreme Court ruled the state’s Congressional map is unconstitutional. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it’s not unusual for a governor to face recall petition, but none of the previous petitions have been successful…

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In 2008, Jindal did not stop lawmakers from approving a legislative pay raise. It angered many voters. Jindal, who was governor at the time, eventually vetoed the bill.