We’re still awaiting a ruling by a three-judge panel on a federal lawsuit seeking to reinstate the U.S. House election that Governor Landry suspended in response to the Supreme Court ruling the congressional map unconstitutional. The lead plaintiff, fifth district Democratic candidate Lindsay Garcia, says Landry was out of bounds in calling off the House elections.

Cut 14 (11) “…he contradicts himself.”

At issue is the sixth district, which was created in 2024 as the state’s second majority minority district and Democrat Cleo Fields represents it. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says not only does the sixth district’s boundaries need to be changed, several others need to be redrawn too.

Cut 19 (08) “…different configurations.”

Lawmakers plan to begin public discussions on new proposed congressional maps on Friday.

A 28-year-old Lafayette Parish man is behind bars after allegedly setting a fire that killed a nine-year-old girl. An apartment caught fire early Sunday morning in an unincorporated area of Duson. Two adults escaped the blaze, but fire fighters could not locate the girl in time as she died at a local hospital. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson Chris Cormier says detectives believe Julian Jacob set the fire…

Cut 12 (06) “….apprehend him”

Cormier says Jacob was booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on numerous charges, including first degree murder. A motive is not known.

While the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living is hailing a new report from the New England Journal of Medical Evidence that shows the national smoking rate falling below ten-percent, it acknowledges that it has more work to do in the state. Director Taslim van Hattum (HATE-um) says 14-percent of Louisiana adults smoke cigarettes, and that’s just the beginning.

Cut 3 (12) “…amongst certain populations.”

Van Hattom says among the keys to reducing those numbers even further is countering the aggressive advertising campaigns geared towards young people.

Congressman Cleo Fields has joined a federal lawsuit challenging Governor Jeff Landry’s authority to suspend the U-S House races until a new Congressional map is approved. Landry suspended the Congressional primaries after the Supreme Court ruled the state’s current Congressional map is unconstitutional. Lindsay Garcia, a Democratic candidate for the U-S House 5^th Congressional District, is one of the plaintiffs and says with all Supreme Court rulings, there is a waiting period of 32 days before a ruling becomes final…

Cut 16 (13) “….the Louisiana Legislature”

State lawmakers will discuss later this week different proposals for a new Congressional map. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says one factor that makes this map drawing exercise more complicated is that you have three state lawmakers running for Congress…

Cut 5 (06) “…I can run.”

The Louisiana Legislature has given final approval to a one-point-five billion dollar coastal protection and restoration plan. Coastal advocates continue to complain about the Landry administration cancelling two massive river diversion projects, but Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Director Gordon Dove says you get a better bang for your buck with land bridges…

Cut 13 (10) “…coast”

One of the top athletes in the country has committed to play football at LSU and he also wants to play for Will Wade and the Tigers men’s basketball team. Ruston High’s Ahmad Hudson is ranked as the nation’s top tight end in the country for the Class of 2027 and he’s also ranked as the best basketball player in the state. KNOE-TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich…

Cut 6 (08) “…that special”

We’re still awaiting a ruling by a three-judge panel on a federal lawsuit seeking to reinstate the U.S. House election that Governor Landry suspended last week in response to the Supreme Court ruling the congressional map unconstitutional. The lead plaintiff, fifth district Democratic candidate Lindsay Garcia, says Landry was out of bounds in calling off the House elections.

Cut 14 (11) “…he contradicts himself.”

Of all the insurance companies that filed for rate changes in Louisiana in the first four months of 2026, the vast majority filed for rate decreases for private auto and property. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says, however, that the fact that some carriers have filed for rate increases proves that the job of insurance reform is not done yet.

Cut 9 (05)  “…work to do.”

Louisiana has allocated one-point-five billion dollars on coastal protection and restoration projects next fiscal year, but one group remains upset that the Landry administration cancelled two large river diversion projects. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Tragedy in Lafayette as a nine-year-old girl is killed in an apartment fire early yesterday morning. Firefighters pulled the girl from an upstairs bedroom after spending 30 minutes extinguishing the fire. Authorities say neighbors tried rescuing the girl but could not get inside.

The redistricting debate is expected to begin at the state capitol this week. Jeff Palermo has the story

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

As the debate gets underway, the State Senate will be without Larry Selders for the time being. The Baton Rouge Democrat is hospitalized with what his office calls “a serious medical emergency involving his heart.” His office says while he will be temporarily unavailable as he focuses on his health, his office remains open.

The Louisiana Legislature has given final approval to a one-point-five billion dollar plan for coastal protection and restoration. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Chairman Gordon Dove says one of the highlights of the annual plan is a 94-mile land bridge from Port Sulphur in Plaquemines Parish to Terrebonne Parish…

Cut 10 (11) “…eight parishes.”

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the trend in the first four months in 2026 has been mainly positive.

Cut 7 (10) “…specific to homeowners.”

Temple says while a small handful of auto insurance companies have filed for rate increases, the vast majority which have filed for rate changes have filed for rate decreases.

With four weeks to go in the legislative session, state lawmakers are expected to begin this week the public debate on drawing up a new Congressional district map. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the current map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. At issue is the sixth district, which in 2024 was created as the state’s second major minority district and Democrat Cleo Fields represents it. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says not only does the sixth district’s boundaries need to be changed, several others need to be redrawn too.

Cut 4 (09) “…all that out.”

A federal judge on Sunday granted a temporary restraining order, blocking a new Louisiana law that would have eliminated the Orleans Parish criminal clerk of court office, allowing clerk-elect Calvin Duncan to take office as scheduled Monday. U.S. District Court Judge John deGravelles ruled the new law unconstitutional.  Next steps will be determined later today.
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State lawmakers have given final approval to a one-point-five billion dollar plan for coastal protection and restoration which includes a 94-mile land bridge from Port Sulphur in Plaquemines Parish to Terrebonne Parish and a project that will divert fresh water from the Mississippi River into the second-largest coastal forest remaining in Louisiana.  Restore the Mississippi River Delta is still upset that the Landry administration cancelled the Mid-Barataria and Mid-Breton Sediment diversion projects.  And Amanda Moore, with the National Wildlife Federation and says the state already spent nearly 700-million dollars in Deepwater Horizon funds on these two large diversions…

Cut 12 (12) “…restore the coast.”

But Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Chairman Gordon owever Dove says you get a better bang for your buck with land bridges…

Cut 13 (10) “…coast..”

Encouraging news so far this year when it comes to insurance in Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

State lawmakers are expected to begin debate on drawing up new congressional maps this week after the US Supreme court ruled the current one unconstitutional.  Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat expects lawmakers Pinsonat expects the new map to look much like the one approved in 2022.

Cut 6 (10) “…please them.”

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Several lawsuits have already been filed seeking to force the elections for U.S. House to proceed.  One was filed by fifth district Democratic candidate Lindsay Garcia, who said it wasn’t the Governor Jeff Landey’s call to make, as that’s the job of the legislature.  While the House elections remain suspended, early voting for all other races, including U.S. Senate, is underway, which Garcia says adds to the problem

Cut 15 (08) “…getting right now.”

The Louisiana Legislature has given final approval to a one-point-five billion dollar plan for coastal protection and restoration, including the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp, which will divert fresh water from the Mississippi River into the second-largest coastal forest remaining in Louisiana. Amanda Moore is with the National Wildlife Federation

Cut 11 (11) “…outside of New Orleans.”

State lawmakers are expected to get to work this week on the debate over drawing up a new Congressional district map. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the current map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says one factor that makes this map drawing exercise more complicated is that you have three state lawmakers running for Congress…

Cut 5 (06) “…I can run.”

State lawmakers have already given final approval to a one-point-five billion dollar plan for coastal protection and restoration. It a project which will divert fresh water from the Mississippi River into the second-largest coastal forest remaining in Louisiana. Amanda Moore with the National Wildlife Federation

Cut 11 (11) “…outside of New Orleans.”

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Louisiana has allocated one-point-five billion dollars on coastal protection and restoration projects next fiscal year, but one group remains upset the Landry administration cancelled two large river diversion projects. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A federal judge on Sunday granted a temporary restraining order, blocking a new Louisiana law that would have eliminated the Orleans Parish criminal clerk of court office, allowing clerk-elect Calvin Duncan to take office as scheduled Monday.

Early voting began today in the and a new poll on the Republican U.S. Senate primary shows State Treasurer John Fleming leading the field with 28-percent of the vote, followed by Julia Letlow at 27-percent and Bill Cassidy at 21-percent. Emerson College and KLFY-TV conducted the survey; and Pearson Cross, who teaches political science at ULM, says this is an extremely close race with 22-percent undecided.

Cut 6 (04) “…be shut out.”

More than $12,000 in donations collected for the families of the eight child victims of the mass shooting in Shreveport last month is being refunded. That after questions about where the money is going and who is handling it.  The Community Foundation of North Louisiana was designated two weeks ago as the nonprofit to receive donations for the families. Yesterday, the foundation notified donors it cannot hand out the money because of IRS rules.

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Tragedy in Livingston Parish as a school crossing guard is killed by a suspected drunk driver. 74-year-old Katy Wells was directing traffic on Highway 16 in Denham Springs Thursday afternoon as Grays Creek Elementary School was being let out for the day, when she was hit by a pickup truck. Wells was killed on impact. Sheriff Jason Ard says Wells was a beloved member of the Livingston Parish community.

Cut 12 (10) “…in the community.”

The Louisiana Legislature has given final approval to a one-point-five billion dollar plan for coastal protection and restoration. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Chairman Gordon Dove says one of the highlights of the annual plan is a 94-mile land bridge from Port Sulphur in Plaquemines Parish to Terrebonne Parish…

Cut 10 (11) “…eight parishes.”

As early voting begins, it appears, incumbent Bill Cassidy is trailing both of his top challengers in the Republican US senate primary.  That’s according to the poll by Emerson College and KLFY-TV. Pearson Cross, who teaches political science at ULM, says in the survey of 500 likely Republican primary voters, nearly half of them have an unfavorable view of Cassidy compared to just 15-percent of John Fleming, which is a big factor in why he leads this poll.

Cut 8 (09) “…feeling the effects.”

Several lawsuits were filed late last week seeking to force the elections for U.S. House to proceed. Among them was one filed by fifth district Democratic candidate Lindsay Garcia, who said Governor Jeff Landry was out of bounds in calling off the House elections.

Cut 14 (11) “…he contradicts himself.”

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With four weeks to go in the legislative session, state lawmakers are expected to begin this week the public debate on drawing up a new Congressional district map. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the current map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. At issue is the sixth district, which in 2024 was created as the state’s second major minority district and Democrat Cleo Fields represents it. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says not only does the sixth district’s boundaries need to be changed, several others need to be redrawn too.

Cut 4 (09) “…all that out.”

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the insurance trend in the first four months in 2026 has been mainly positive.

Cut 7 (10) “…specific to homeowners.”

Early voting began today in the and a new poll on the Republican U.S. Senate primary shows State Treasurer John Fleming leading the field with 28-percent of the vote, followed by Julia Letlow at 27-percent and Bill Cassidy at 21-percent. Emerson College and KLFY-TV conducted the survey; and Pearson Cross, who teaches political science at ULM, says this is an extremely close race with 22-percent undecided.

Cut 6 (04) “…be shut out.”

More than $12,000 in donations collected for the families of the eight child victims of the mass shooting in Shreveport last month is being refunded. That after questions about where the money is going and who is handling it.  The Community Foundation of North Louisiana was designated two weeks ago as the nonprofit to receive donations for the families. Yesterday, the foundation notified donors it cannot hand out the money because of IRS rules.

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Tragedy in Livingston Parish as a school crossing guard is killed by a suspected drunk driver. 74-year-old Katy Wells was directing traffic on Highway 16 in Denham Springs Thursday afternoon as Grays Creek Elementary School was being let out for the day, when she was hit by a pickup truck. Wells was killed on impact. Sheriff Jason Ard says Wells was a beloved member of the Livingston Parish community.

Cut 12 (10) “…in the community.”

The Louisiana Legislature has given final approval to a one-point-five billion dollar plan for coastal protection and restoration. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Chairman Gordon Dove says one of the highlights of the annual plan is a 94-mile land bridge from Port Sulphur in Plaquemines Parish to Terrebonne Parish…

Cut 10 (11) “…eight parishes.”