Lawmakers could be heading into a special session in November to hash out tax reform. Louisiana Secretary of Revenue Richard Nelson says they’re mainly looking to reform three types of taxes – sales tax, personal income tax and corporate income and franchise tax. He says the state could update the tax code to capture taxes from online transactions…

Cut 5 (08) “…tax at all.”

Nelson says the current tax code is one of the main reasons Louisiana is the only state in the South losing population.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow is going straight to the voters in her bid for re-election to Louisiana’s Fifth Congressional District. In her newly launched 60-second ad, Letlow outlines her vision.

Cut 14 (08) “…thrive and prosper.”

Also vying for the seat are Democrat Michael Vallien and Republican Vinney Mendoza. Election Day is November 5th and Early Voting begins on October 18th.

A tropical storm is developing in the Gulf of Mexico this week that is expected to be a Category 2 Hurricane later this week, but not expected to hit Louisiana.  Sean Richardson has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

LSU linebacker Harold Perkins tore his ACL while making a tackle in Saturday’s win over UCLA. LRN sports director Jeff Palermo says LSU’s defense has been a work in progress this year and the Tigers could not afford to lose one of its best athletes…

Cut 9 (14)  “…both of them are gone.”

The Tigers lost veteran defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory to an Achilles tendon injury in the home opener to Nicholls.

This week Louisiana weather is relatively calm so far. However, LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Kein says future Tropical Storm Helene could bring more significant activity. He says impacts to Louisiana should be minimal, with Alabama and Florida likely in the storm’s crosshairs bringing us a cold front and welcome fall weather…

Cut 12 (10) “…obviously change.”

LSU football has lost one of its best players for the season as linebacker Harold Perkins tore an ACL in his knee while making a tackle in Saturday’s win over UCLA. Perkins has not forced any turnovers this season and has zero sacks, but LRN sports director Jeff Palermo says his loss will be felt

Cut 8 (10)  “…the quarterback.”

Lawmakers could soon be headed back to Baton Rouge to hash out tax reform. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Congresswoman Julia Letlow is making the case for her re-election directly to voters in Louisiana’s Fifth Congressional District this week with the launch of her first ad for the 2024 election cycle.

Cut 13 (12) “…hardworking people.” 

She says she’s worked for billions in investments for Louisiana.

Lawmakers could be heading into a special session in November to hash out tax reform. Louisiana Secretary of Revenue Richard Nelson says the complexity of the tax code is preventing the state from attracting companies.

Cut 4 (09) “…to come here (2x).”

Nelson says the current tax code is one of the main drivers behind the fact that Louisiana is the only state in the South that’s losing population.

LSU turned it up in the second half of Saturday’s game to pull away from UCLA. Only problem is – many fans sitting along the east sideline didn’t stick around to see it. That’s because the scorching late afternoon heat made it so unbearable that several dozen fans required medical attention. Coach Brian Kelly says this is why LSU prefers to play games at night, especially in the first half of the season.

Cut 7 (14) “…national audience is.”

LSU’s next home game against South Alabama will have a late start time this Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 6:45 p.m.

Louisiana is experiencing relatively calm weather at the beginning of the week. However, LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Kein says future Tropical Storm Helene could bring some showers and a cold front.  While this system is still in its early stages and hasn’t fully developed, it has the potential to gain strength as it moves across the warm waters of the Gulf.

Cut 11 (10) “…not off the table.”

The Saint’s offense couldn’t be stopped in the first two games, but yesterday New Orleans only found the end zone once in a 15 to 12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s the first loss of the season for New Orleans, but quarterback Derek Carr says they still have a good team…

Cut 16 (16)   “…this week”

The Saints are now 2-and-1 and will be at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Carr says they are facing adversity for the first time, so now they have to respond…

Lawmakers could be heading into a special session in November to hash out tax reform. Louisiana Secretary of Revenue Richard Nelson says they’re mainly looking to reform three types of taxes – sales tax, personal income tax and corporate income and franchise tax. Nelson says the goal is to simplify the tax code.

Cut 3 (10) “…other states have.”

Nelson says the complexity of the tax code is preventing the state from attracting companies.

Louisiana is experiencing relatively calm weather at the beginning of the week. However, LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Kein says future Tropical Storm Helene could bring more significant activity as the week progresses.

Cut 10 (12) “…ensuing days.”

While this system is still in its early stages and hasn’t fully developed, it has the potential to gain strength as it moves across the warm waters of the Gulf.

LSU turned it up in the second half of Saturday’s game to pull away from UCLA. Only problem is – many fans sitting along the east sideline didn’t stick around to see it. That’s because the scorching late afternoon heat made it so unbearable that several dozen fans required medical attention. Coach Brian Kelly addressed it after the game.

Cut 6 (12) “…pounding on them.”

Kelly said this is why LSU prefers to play games at night, especially in the first half of the season. LSU’s next home game against South Alabama this Saturday WILL have a late start time. Kickoff is slated for 6:45 p.m.

DCFS is offering a limited-time promotion to help parents who have lost their driver’s licenses due to unpaid child support. Child Support Enforcement Director Konitra Jack says the “On the Road Again” initiative aims to help parents regain mobility and maintain employment, which can ultimately benefit both the parents and their children.

Cut 12 (05) “…on the road again.”

The promotion ends October 31, and all payments must be received by that date.

A Toronto-based biofuels firm is proposing what will be the world’s largest carbon-negative renewable natural gas plant in St. John the Baptist Parish. Woodland Biofuels Chief Business Development Officer J.P. Solmes (like “Holmes”) says the location has everything the company was looking for.

Cut 7 (15) “…dioxide transportation pipelines.”

Solmes says the facility would create hundreds of good jobs.

Black bears have invaded Pointe Coupee Parish, and authorities are calling for changes to address the growing bear population.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

LSU turned it up in the second half of Saturday’s game to pull away from UCLA. Only problem is – many fans sitting along the east sideline didn’t stick around to see it. That’s because the scorching late afternoon heat made it so unbearable that several dozen fans required medical attention. Coach Brian Kelly said after the game that’s why the team likes playing games at night, especially early in the season.

Pointe Coupee Parish is being overrun by black bears. So says Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux.

Cut 4 (08) “…dangerous situation.”

Thibodeaux is advocating for action from wildlife authorities to better manage the black bear population and implement measures to reduce interactions between the animals and residents. He says anyone who comes across a black bear should keep his or her distance.

DCFS is offering a limited-time promotion called “On the Road Again” to assist parents who have lost their driver’s licenses due to unpaid child support. Child Support Enforcement Director Konitra Jack says this initiative provides non-custodial parents  a chance to have them reinstated at a reduced fee.

Cut 10 (08) “…amount that’s due.”

The promotion ends October 31, and all payments must be received by that date.

A Canadian biofuels firm is proposing what will be the world’s largest carbon-negative renewable natural gas plant in St. John the Baptist Parish. Colleen Crain reports…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

UCLA gave LSU a run for its money in the first half. but the Tigers were too much in the second half, pulling away for a 34-17 win. The two teams went into the locker room at halftime tied, but LSU’s defense clamped down, shutting out the Bruins in the second half. LSU improves to 3-and-1 on the season and hosts South Alabama Saturday.

Black bears have invaded Pointe Coupee Parish, and authorities are calling for changes to address the growing bear population.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

DCFS is offering a limited-time promotion called “On the Road Again” to assist parents who have lost their driver’s licenses due to unpaid child support. Child Support Enforcement Director Konitra Jack says this initiative provides non-custodial parents whose licenses have been administratively suspended by DCFS a chance to have them reinstated at a reduced fee benefiting parents and children.

Cut 12 (05) “…on the road again.”

The promotion ends October 31.

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A Toronto-based biofuels firm is proposing what will be the world’s largest carbon-negative renewable natural gas plant in Reserve. Chief Business Development Officer J.P. Solmes says the facility would create hundreds of good jobs and credits the state’s economic incentives for attracting Woodland Biofuels to the state.

Cut 9 (14)  “…afforded to us.”

If the project gets the green light, the plant would start the first phase of commercial operation in 2028.

The LSU Tigers came out on top over the weekend as they took down the UCLA Bruins 34-17.  Coach Brian Kelly said there were a few mistakes on the defense, but the team played well on both sides of the ball with another  strong performance from Garrett Nussmeier. He threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns.

Cut 15 (17) “…finish strong.”

Black bear sightings are up in Pointe Coupee Parish.  Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux is concerned and advocating for action from wildlife authorities.  He wants better management of the black bear population and wants authorities to take measures to reduce interactions between the animals and residents. Thibodaux recommends more aggressive strategies, like implementing new relocation efforts or revisiting hunting regulations.

Cut 6 (05) …Tensas.”

A Toronto-based biofuels firm is proposing what will be the world’s largest carbon-negative renewable natural gas plant in St. John the Baptist Parish. Woodland Biofuels is investing 1.35-billion dollars to establish the facility in Reserve. Chief Business Development Officer J.P. Solmes (like “Holmes”) says Solmes says the facility would create hundreds of good jobs.

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LSU improves to 3-and-1 after beating UCLA at Death Valley. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Millions of people living on the Gulf Coast are being urged to prepare as Invest 97L continues to become better organized and will likely become Tropical Storm or Hurricane Helene in the coming days as the system enters the Gulf of Mexico.  In fact, experts say Tropical Storm Helene by the middle of the week and she could make landfall along the coast, somewhere between Louisiana and Florida by late Thursday.

A Toronto-based biofuels firm is proposing what will be the world’s largest carbon-negative renewable natural gas plant in St. John the Baptist Parish. Woodland Biofuels is investing 1.35-billion dollars to establish the facility in Reserve, about halfway between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Chief Business Development Officer J.P. Solmes (like “Holmes”) says the location has everything the company was looking for.

Cut 7 (15) “…dioxide transportation pipelines.”

Black bear sightings in Pointe Coupee Parish are up.  Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux going as far as to say the parish is “overrun” with them.  Thibodeaux is calling for changes to address the growing bear population, which he says poses safety risks to residents.

Cut 5 (11) “might have a problem.”

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DCFS is offering a limited-time promotion called “On the Road Again” to help parents who have lost their driver’s licenses due to unpaid child support. The reinstatement process under this program allows eligible parents to restore their driving privileges at a lower cost. . Child Support Enforcement Director Konitra Jack…

Cut 11 (12) “…children who need it.”

UCLA gave LSU a run for its money in the first half. but the Tigers were too much in the second half, pulling away for a 34-17 win Saturday night. The two teams went into the locker room at halftime tied, but LSU’s defense clamped down, shutting out the Bruins in the second half. After the game, Coach Brian Kelly said except for a few mistakes on defense, the team played well on both sides of the ball.

Cut 13 (15)  “…over 20 years.”

DCFS is offering a limited-time promotion called “On the Road Again” to assist parents who have lost their driver’s licenses due to unpaid child support. Child Support Enforcement Director Konitra Jack says this initiative provides non-custodial parents whose licenses have been administratively suspended by DCFS a chance to have them reinstated at a reduced fee.

Cut 10 (08) “…amount that’s due.”

The promotion ends October 31

There have been multiple black bears sighting in Pointe Coupee Parish.  Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux has raised concerns about the increasing number of black bears in the area, stating the parish is “overrun” with them.

Cut 4 (12) “…November 1st.”

Thibodeaux urges residents who come across a black bear to keep their distance.

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A Canadian biofuels firm is proposing what will be the world’s largest carbon-negative renewable natural gas plant in St. John the Baptist Parish. Colleen Crain reports…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

Millions of people living on the Gulf Coast are being urged to prepare as Invest 97L continues to become better organized and will likely become Tropical Storm or Hurricane Helene in the coming days as the system enters the Gulf of Mexico.  In fact, experts say Tropical Storm Helene by the middle of the week and she could make landfall along the coast, somewhere between Louisiana and Florida by late Thursday.