There are several peitions on the website Change-dot-org that are seeking signatures in an effort to reverse the state’s new law that bans students from having their cell phones in the classroom. Mel Brooks spoke with a Walker High School freshman who started one…
cut 2 (34) “….I’m Mel Bridges”

An eleven-year-old will attend LSU this fall after he graduated middle and high school in two years. Joe Petraro is from East Rockaway in New York and has an IQ of 168 despite living with Tourette syndrome. Petraro will take online classes and his dream is to be a sports broadcaster.

The Joe Burrow Foundation, led by former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, has partnered with the Three O’clock Project to donate 9,999 meals to schools in Baton Rouge. Through this initiative, the Burrow Foundation continues its commitment to supporting education and addressing hunger in areas where children are most vulnerable.
Cut 15 (09) “…own nonprofit.”
That’s Three O’ Clock Project Executive Director Emily Chatelain who says Burrow is partnering with Kodiak food company to donate the meals.

On August 1st, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) introduced a new option for individuals purchasing hunting and fishing licenses with ACT 348. The ability to register as organ donors. LDWF Undersecretary Brian McClinton says this initiative is part of a broader effort to increase organ donor registrations.
Cut 10 (10) “…save someone’s life.”
Louisiana has seen a significant need for organ donors, with over 2,000 residents currently waiting for transplants.

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is improving post-pandemic in areas around the state. Mel Bridges has the details.

Cut 1 (32) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

Officials are investigating after a body was reportedly found in a pond just south of I-12 Monday morning. The body was found in a pond off South Frost Road, also known as Highway 63. The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene after someone reported a male body floating in a pond. There was no immediate information on how long the body had been there or the body’s identity. This is a developing story.

As investigations into the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life continue, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says there are even more concerning details in the case that the Secret Service wasn’t forthcoming about.

Cut 7 (13) “…important jobs.”

Scalise says the job of the Secret Service is to protect the President, Vice President, former Presidents, and visiting Heads of State.

AP’s preseason top 25 is out, and LSU football ranks 13th. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says AP’s rank shouldn’t come as a surprise, since LSU ranked 12th in the preseason AFCA Coaches Poll a week ago. However, he thinks the top 25 rankings usually don’t accurately reflect how the Tigers will do in the coming weeks, adding the AP lists are…

Cut 11 (12) ” …season opener.”

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is on a slow mend after COVID. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris estimates 15 to 20 percent of Louisiana restaurants closed their doors during the pandemic…

Cut 4 (11) “…particular time.”

Harris says restaurant expenses continue to climb, especially insurance, and more and more restaurants are opting to reduce their hours of operation.

As investigations into the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life continue, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says the truth is coming to light over statements that Trump’s security detail was denied extra personnel from the Biden Administration.

Cut 6 (13) “…about that?”

AP has released it’s preseason top 25. LSU is the sixth-highest-rated SEC team, behind Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss and Missouri. However, Horne says LSU has a lot of potential to move up the ranks and make the playoffs.

Cut 10 (11) “…playoff contention.”

Students at Louisiana High Schools are fighting the new law banning student cell phones in school. Students at Walker High School have begun a petition drive to change the newly enacted law. Over ten thousand students at a Prairieville high school have already signed a similar petition.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says multiple questions remain unanswered regarding the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is on a slow mend after COVID. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says labor has improved in pockets around the state but is slower in places like Lake Charles and New Orleans as they are still recovering from hurricanes as well as the pandemic.

Cut 5 (12)  “…during the week.”

Harris says the best way to support Louisiana restaurants is to eat Louisiana local.

AP’s preseason top 25 is out, and LSU football ranks 13th. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the Tigers are likely ranked so low — AP has them ranked out of playoff contention — because of concerns about if they’ve improved their defense enough to be real contenders.

Cut 9 (11) “…last year.”

The Saints were winners in their first preseason game of the year on Saturday night edging out the Arizona Cardinals 16-14 in Glendale, Arizona. Quarterback Derek Carr led the Saints for two series to start the game, but the drives didn’t result in any points as he went 2 of 6 for 12 yards. But Carr was glad to see some game action…
Cut 19 (20) “…what it is.”

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is improving post-pandemic in areas around the state. Mel Bridges has the details.

Cut 1 (32) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says multiple questions remain unanswered regarding the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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Louisiana’s restaurant industry is on a slow mend after COVID. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says recovery hasn’t been linear, as full-service restaurants are taking more time to bounce back than quick-service and fast-casual restaurants.

Cut 3 (09) “…in the market.”

Harris says restaurant expenses have only continued to climb, especially insurance, and more and more restaurants are opting to remove certain coverage to save money. Harris estimates 15 to 20 percent of Louisiana restaurants closed their doors during the pandemic…

Cut 4 (11) “…particular time.”

Harris says labor has improved in pockets around the state, such as Baton Rouge, Shreveport-Bossier, and Lafayette. However, restaurants in places like Lake Charles and New Orleans are still recovering from hurricanes as well as the pandemic.

Cut 5 (12)  “…during the week.”

Harris says the best way to support Louisiana restaurants is to eat local.

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As investigations into the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life continue, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says the truth is coming to light over statements that Trump’s security detail was denied extra personnel from the Biden Administration.

Cut 6 (13) “…about that?”

Scalise says there are even more concerning details in the case that the Secret Service wasn’t forthcoming about.

Cut 7 (13) “…important jobs.”

Scalise says there’s been plenty of finger-pointing going on from different agencies and he was even alerted from his own sources about local law enforcement’s concerns.

Cut 8 (12)  “…that point.”

Scalise says the job of the Secret Service is to protect the President, Vice President, former Presidents, and visiting Heads of State.

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AP’s preseason top 25 is out, and LSU football ranks 13th. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the AP has Tigers ranked out of the Top 10 because of concerns over the defense that ranked at the bottom last year…

Cut 9 (11) “…last year.”

LSU is the sixth-highest-rated SEC team in the top 25, behind Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss, and Missouri. However, Horne says LSU has a lot of potential to move up the ranks and even make the playoffs.

Cut 10 (11) “…playoff contention.”

Horne says AP’s rank shouldn’t come as a surprise, since LSU ranked 12th in the preseason AFCA Coaches Poll a week ago. However, he thinks the top 25 rankings usually don’t accurately reflect how the Tigers will do in the coming weeks, adding the AP lists are…

Cut 11 (12) ” …season opener.”

The Tigers will start their season by playing USC on September 1st in Las Vegas.

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Cut 12 (15) “…preseason.”

Cut  13 (15) “…this offseason.” 

Cut  14 (13) “…as well.”

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Cut 15 (12) “…really important.”

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Cut  16 (10)   “…Thursday.”

As investigations into the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life continue, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says there’s been plenty of finger-pointing going on from different agencies and he was even alerted from his own sources about local law enforcement’s concerns.

Cut 8 (12)  “…that point.”

Scalise says the job of the Secret Service is to protect the President, Vice President, former Presidents, and visiting Heads of State.

State Police are investigating an officer-related shooting at the request of the Delhi Police Department.  The incident happened just before 11 o-clock Sunday night in the 7200 Block of Highway 17 in Delhi. The subject was pronounced dead on the scene and no officers were harmed. Few details have been released but LSP asks anyone with information to share it with them by visiting LSP.org.

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is improving post-pandemic in areas around the state. Mel Bridges has the details.

Cut 1 (32) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

AP’s preseason top 25 is out, and LSU football ranks 13th. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says it shouldn’t come as a surprise, since LSU ranked 12th in the preseason AFCA Coaches Poll a week ago. However, he thinks the top 25 rankings usually don’t accurately reflect how the Tigers will do in the coming weeks…

Cut 11 (12) ” …season opener.”

The Tigers will start their season by playing USC on September 1st in Las Vegas.

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is on a slow mend after COVID. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says recovery hasn’t been linear, as full-service restaurants are taking more time to bounce back than quick-service and fast casual restaurants.

Cut 3 (09) “…in the market.”

Harris says the best way to support Louisiana restaurants is to eat local.

As investigations into the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life continue, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says there are even more concerning details in the case that the Secret Service wasn’t forthcoming about.

Cut 7 (13) “…important jobs.”

Scalise says the job of the Secret Service is to protect the President, Vice President, former Presidents, and visiting Heads of State.

LSU is the first college sports program to use AI-enabled digital stethoscopes for their student-athletes. Joseph Authement (Aw-theh-ment) with Eko (Echo) Health says their CORE 500 digital stethoscopes are equipped with tech that sends heart sounds and electrical impulses to the cloud.

Cut 10 (11) “…detection.”

LSU Athletics will start using the stethoscopes this school year.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is rolling out the On The Road Again Initiative to help noncustodial parents get their driver’s license back if it’s been suspended due to unpaid child support. Child Support Enforcement Director Konitra Jack says their goal is to give parents the opportunity to engage with DCFS and…

Cut 13 (12)  “…that they owe.”

On the Road Again will run from September 1 to October 31.

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is on a slow mend after COVID. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris estimates 15 to 20 percent of Louisiana restaurants closed their doors during the pandemic…

Cut 4 (11) “…particular time.”

Harris says restaurant expenses continue to climb, especially insurance, and more and more restaurants are opting to reduce their hours of operation.

As the investigations into the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life continue, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says the truth is coming to light over statements that Trump’s security detail was denied extra personnel from the Biden Administration.

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Scalise says the Secret Service is there to protect the President, Vice President, former Presidents, and visiting Heads of State.

This week Acadians from all over the world are reuniting for The Acadian World Congress in Canada and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is there. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

State Police are investigating an officer-related shooting at the request of the Delhi Police Department.  The incident happened just before 11 o-clock Sunday night in the 7200 Block of Highway 17 in Delhi. Very few details have been released only that the subject was pronounced dead on the scene and no officers were harmed.

Postpartum depression is a serious issue affecting up to 20% of mothers of newborns but there is a promising new treatment.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.” 

LSU is the first college sports program to use AI-enabled digital stethoscopes for their student-athletes. Joseph Authement (Aw-theh-ment) with Eko (Echo) Health says their CORE 500 digital stethoscopes are equipped with tech that sends heart sounds and electrical impulses to the cloud.

Cut 10 (11) “…detection.”

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is on a slow mend after COVID. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says recovery hasn’t been linear, as full-service restaurants are taking more time to bounce back than quick-service and fast casual restaurants.

Cut 3 (09) “…in the market.”

Harris estimates 15 to 20 percent of Louisiana restaurants closed their doors during the pandemic.

LSU is the first college sports program to use AI-enabled digital stethoscopes that can detect potential cardiac disease in around 15 seconds for their student-athletes. Joseph Authement (Aw-theh-ment) with Eko (Echo) Health, a Louisiana resident and LSU grad, says this project is near and dear to him not only to ensure the community he lives in stays heart-healthy, but also that…

cut 12 (12) “…and then some.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is in Canada this week for the Acadian World Congress. Nungesser says the Acadian World Congress is a great opportunity to highlight Canadians’ unique relationship with the Bayou State.

cut 6 (10) “…to Louisiana.”

A new pill for mothers suffering from postpartum depression is showing success. According to Chief Medical Officer for United Health Care Dr. Kevin Stephens, one in five women experience pregnancy related mental health conditions, and he says there wasn’t much treatment success before Zurzuvae (zur-ZOO-vay), which is now available in pill form.

cut 7 (10) “…tremendous job.”

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is rolling out the On The Road Again Initiative to help noncustodial parents get their driver’s license back if it’s been suspended due to unpaid child support. Though it doesn’t start until September 1, Konitra Jack with DCFS encourages anyone who thinks they could be eligible to reach out to DCFS, since even if they aren’t eligible for this exact initiative, there’s likely another DCFS initiative that they do qualify for.

Cut 15 (08) “…opportunity to help.”

On the Road Again will run until October 31.