President Biden ended his re-election bid yesterday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee in the President’s race. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan expects Harris will receive the nomination at next month’s Democratic National Convention…
cut 11 (11) “…the nomination” ‘
Louisiana’s DNC delegates are on board with Harris as the nominee.

The head of the Secret Service is testifying at this hour in front of the U-S House Oversight Committee discussing the security failures that led to an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. New Iberia State Senator Blake Miguez says the nation is owed answers…
cut 9 (06) “….those questions”
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said today the assassination attempt was the biggest agency failure in decades.

Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson would like to see the governor call a special session to tackle tax reform. Nelson would like to see the legislature lower the state income tax and to offset the loss of state revenue, he proposes eliminating a number of sales tax exemptions…
cut 6 (11) “…really competitive”

Two 18-year-olds were killed in a head-on crash in Lafourche Parish involving an underage immigrant driver, who authorities say was impaired. Trooper Ross Brennan says 18-year-old Axel Flores-Cordova of Honduras slammed head on into a vehicle on Highway 30-90 near the Fourchon area…
cut 3 (13) “….hospital”
Brennan did not have any information on whether Flores-Cordova is in the United States legally. He has been booked into the Lafourche Parish detention center on multiple charges.

President Biden has dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans may sue if Democrats go through with a plan to replace Biden with Harris, because the states voted for the president as nominee during the primaries and caucuses. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan…
cut 12 (10) “…formalized”

A federal judge says the Ten Commandments should not be displayed in any public classroom until at least November 15th pending a ruling on whether the new law is constitutional. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino believes in the end the plaintiffs will prevail…
Cut 13 (10) “…violated the First Amendment.”
Several parents who have students attending public schools filed the lawsuit to prevent the law from going into effect.

Louisiana’s Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson wants the Legislature to hold another special session next month to address the “fiscal cliff” the state is facing. Colleen Crain has more…
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

In other news…two 18-year-olds were fatally killed in a wreck in the Fourchon area. State Police say an 18-year-old immigrant driving drunk caused the head-on crash.

LSU cornerback Javion Toviano has been arrested on video voyeurism charges. He’s been suspended from the team.

Westgate of New Iberia football star Jaboree Antoine has committed to Miami, but LSU football has received a verbal pledge from a five-star receiver from Las Vegas. Derek Meadows is six-foot-six.

President Joe Biden has made the decision not to seek re-election. Jeff Palermo reports one local political analyst believes Kamala Harris will be the Democratic presidential nominee…
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

State Police says an 18-year-old driver from Honduras was driving impaired when his Jeep slammed head-on into a Kia, killing two 18-year-olds. Taliyah Crochet of Houma and Rylan Oncale were in the Kia and died. The crash occurred early Sunday morning in Lafourche Parish. Axel Flores-Cordova was arrested after it was revealed his B-A-C was nearly seven times over the underage legal limit.

The U-S House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing today into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. New Iberia state Senator Blake Miguez, who is also a competitive marksman, says there are many unanswered questions that the Secret Service must answer. From the weapon type used to the competence level of the protective detail assigned to Trump and…
Cut 7 (09) “…more protected.”

Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson is pushing Governor Jeff Landry to hold a special session next month on tax reform. Nelson would like to see the state’s income tax rate reduced…
cut 5 (12) “…toward this”
Nelson says state can offset the loss of that revenue from a lower income tax by eliminating several different sales tax exemptions.

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he will not seek a second term and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democrats’ nominee for President. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the major shakeup in the President’s race should benefit Democrats…
Cut 10 (14) “…swing voters.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton says the Democratic Party has invalidated the votes of millions of Americans by forcing their nominee off the ballot for President.

The U-S House Oversight Committee will hear from U-S Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle today about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. New Iberia state senator Blake Miguez says it sure appears the Secret Service was not prepared for the shooting at Trump’s campaign rally, but they were out in force for the Republican National Convention…
cut 8 (09) “….in Pennsylvania”

A federal judge has told Louisiana public schools not to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in classrooms until at least November 15th. This will give U-S District Court Judge John deGravelles the opportunity to rule on a lawsuit that claims the law requiring the Ten Commandments to be on display in every classroom violates the U-S Constitution. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino expects a lengthy legal battle…
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The law is set to go into effect on January 1st.

State lawmakers have had a busy year but Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson hopes the Legislature will hold another special session next month. He wants to make some fundamental reforms to address a “fiscal cliff” as a result of a 600-million dollar loss in revenue when a temporary state sales tax expires next July.
Cut 4 (10) “…gonna be.”
Nelson wants to lower the state income tax rate while eliminating several different sales tax exemptions.

President Biden ended his re-election bid yesterday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee in the President’s race. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan expects Harris will receive the nomination at next month’s Democratic National Convention…
cut 11 (11) “…the nomination” ‘
Louisiana’s DNC delegates are on board with Harris as the nominee.

A federal judge has ordered that Louisiana public schools can not post a copy of the Ten Commandments in a classroom until at least November 15th. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino…
cut 14 (08) “….be held”
Several parents who have children attending public schools have filed a lawsuit against Louisiana’s law that requires the Ten Commandments to be posted in every school classroom. That law is set to go into effect January first.

The U-S House Oversight Committee will begin its investigation today into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Jeanne Burns has more.
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

An LSU football player has been arrested on video voyeurism charges. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office says defensive back Javien Toviano used a hidden camera to record a sexual encounter without the woman’s knowledge and the victim found the video on Toviano’s iPad. LSU says Toviano has been suspended from all team activities.

There’s a good chance for more scattered thunderstorms through the weekend. National Weather Service Meteorologist Marti Calhoun …

Cut 10 (10) “…rain weather.”

A federal grand jury has indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, on seven counts of wire fraud and one count of false statement. The U-S Attorney’s office says Vappie lied to cover up a romantic relationship with Cantrell and political analyst Clancy Dubos says the indictment implicates the major who is described as “public official number one”….

Cut 12 (12) “…their phones.”

The indictment says there were meals and alcohol shared between the two during at least 14 domestic and international travels, costing taxpayers more than 47-thousand dollars.

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35-year-old Quentin Anderson is the youngest candidate running for the 6^th Congressional District. Brooke Thorington has more.

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

A former art teacher at Golden Meadow Middle School in Lafourche Parish has been sentenced to 40-years in prison for sexually abusing one of his former students in 2009. Ralph Cheramie (cher-a-me) Junior was convicted on sexual battery, molestation, and indecent behavior charges. Prosecutor Jason Chatagnier (shot-en-ya)…

Cut 5 (11)  “…ever again.”

State lawmakers have had a busy year but Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson hopes the Legislature will hold another special session next month. He wants to make some fundamental reforms to address a “fiscal cliff” that he says will cause a 600-million-dollar deficit when a temporary state sales tax expires in July of 2025.

Cut 4 (10) “…gonna be.”

A federal judge says the Ten Commandments should not be displayed in any public classroom until at least November 15, 2024, pending a ruling on whether the new law is unconstitutional. Loyola Law Professor Dan Ciolino.

Cut 14 (12)  “…can be held”

U S District Court Judge John deGravelles set a hearing date for September 30^th to give himself time to issue a ruling by mid-November.

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Political newcomer, Quentin Anderson from Baton Rouge has entered the race to run for the 6^th Congressional District and says he wants to bring integrity and honor back to public service.  As the son and grandson of preachers and military veterans, Anderson says he was taught the value of public service.

Cut 6 (12) “…my community.”

A former art teacher at Golden Meadow Middle School in Lafourche Parish has been sentenced to 40-years in prison for sexually abusing one of his former students. The victim initially reported the incident to school administrators in 2009, but an internal investigation yielded little action against Ralph Cheramie Junior. Prosecutor Jason Chatagnier says the victim came forward as an adult to report the abuse, which led to the conviction.

Cut 4 (10) “…and her partner.”

A federal grand jury has indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, on seven counts of wire fraud and one count of false statement. The U-S Attorney’s office says Vappie lied to cover up a romantic relationship with Cantrell. So why is Cantrell not facing an indictment? Political analyst Clancy Dubos says federal prosecutors take their time before indicting a public officia.l

Cut  14 (09) “…Vappie case.”

Political newcomer, Quentin Anderson from Baton Rouge has entered the race to run for the 6^th Congressional District and he says he wants to address infrastructure and revitalization.

Cut 8 (12)  “…steps backward.”

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A former art teacher at Golden Meadow Middle School in Lafourche Parish has been sentenced to 40-years in prison for sexually abusing one of his  former students in 2009. Prosecutor Jason Chatagnier (shot-en-ya) says during the trial they presented evidence on how Ralph Cheramie (cher-a-me) Junior would groom his victims…

Cut 3 (08) “…in the classroom.”

There’s a good chances for more scattered thunderstorms through the weekend as this wet weather pattern plans to stick around into next week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Marti Calhoun.

Cut 9 (10) “…few days.”

Calhoun says an upper level trough will remain in place for several days, which will bring the southern half of the state daily showers and thunderstorms…

There’s a good chance for more scattered thunderstorms through the weekend. National Weather Service Meteorologist Marti Calhoun …

Cut 10 (10) “…rain weather.”

A federal grand jury has indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, on seven counts of wire fraud and one count of false statement. The U-S Attorney’s office says Vappie lied to cover up a romantic relationship with Cantrell and political analyst Clancy Dubos says the indictment implicates the major who is described as “public official number one”….

Cut 12 (12) “…their phones.”

The indictment says there were meals and alcohol shared between the two during at least 14 domestic and international travels, costing taxpayers more than 47-thousand dollars.

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35-year-old Quentin Anderson is the youngest candidate running for the 6^th Congressional District. Brooke Thorington has more.

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

A former art teacher at Golden Meadow Middle School in Lafourche Parish has been sentenced to 40-years in prison for sexually abusing one of his former students in 2009. Ralph Cheramie (cher-a-me) Junior was convicted on sexual battery, molestation, and indecent behavior charges. Prosecutor Jason Chatagnier (shot-en-ya)…

Cut 5 (11)  “…ever again.”

A federal grand jury has indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, on seven counts of wire fraud and one count of false statement. The U-S Attorney’s office says Vappie lied to cover up a romantic relationship with Cantrell. So why is Cantrell not facing an indictment? Political analyst Clancy Dubos says federal prosecutors take their time before indicting a public official

Cut  13 (14) “…politician.” 

Political newcomer, Quentin Anderson from Baton Rouge has entered the race to run for the 6^th Congressional District and he says he wants to address infrastructure and revitalization.

Cut 8 (12)  “…steps backward.”

A former art teacher at Golden Meadow Middle School in Lafourche Parish has been sentenced to 40-years in prison for sexually abusing one of his  former students in 2009. Prosecutor Jason Chatagnier (shot-en-ya) says during the trial they presented evidence on how Ralph Cheramie (cher-a-me) Junior would groom his victims…

Cut 3 (08) “…in the classroom.”

Chatagnier says Cheramie’s sentences are to be served concurrently

There’s a good chances for more scattered thunderstorms through the weekend as this wet weather pattern plans to stick around into next week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Marti Calhoun says an upper level trough will remain in place for several days, which will bring the southern half of the state daily showers and thunderstorms…

Cut 10 (10) “…rain weather.”