Governor Jeff Landry celebrates his sixth month in office today. It was a very busy six months for the Republican from St. Martinville who helped push through legislation that seeks to reduce crime and he’s also made chances to state government. Landry also used the veto pen on 29 bills from regular session took out items in the state budget. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Landry is somewhat of an enigma to politcos over where he’s coming from and how he makes decisions…
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The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 29-year-old Zachary Bullitt of Marksville for the fatal shooting of his 76-year-old grandfather, 76-year-old Nellie Rousseau of Marksville. Deputies say the shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon and Bullitt has been charged with first-degree murder and obstruction of justice.

Starting next year, Louisiana motorists will get new license plates to commemorate the 250th Birthday of America, which will actually take place in 2026. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham is heading up the Louisiana’s America 250 State Commission…
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The Louisiana America 250 commission standardized license plate will be available starting January 1 through December 31, 2026.

Dr. Stephanie Compton with LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Center has been awarded 217-thousand dollars from the American Cancer Society to study the impact of aerobic exercise on colorectal cancer survivors. Survivors are at a higher risk of developing health conditions like type 2 diabetes following cancer treatment. Compton says she hopes her study…
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High blood sugar from type 2 diabetes following cancer treatment could contribute to other health conditions like heart disease.

It was six months ago today when Governor Jeff Landry took office, and the Republican hasn’t taken his foot off the gas with two special sessions and an aggressive agenda in the regular session. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat counts the crime session among Landry’s highest achievements and in the regular session he backed bills to revamp state government.
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Landry also helped approve legislation to give the governor’s office the ability to name chair persons for numerous boards and commissions.

We just got done celebrating America’s birthday and in 2026 America will celebrate its 250th birthday and Louisiana’s America 250 Commission has been formed to begin planning for the 250th celebration in Louisiana. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham….
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For example, Louisiana played a big role in the American revolution because of the Spanish presence in the state.

A proposed liquified natural gas export terminal in southwest Louisiana is in limbo due to delays from the U-S Department of Energy, even after approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Hurricane Beryl made a landfall in south Texas this morning near Houston. More than one million customers are affected by power outages in the Houston area. The impacts from Beryl are expected to be minimal in Louisiana. Some coastal flooding in Cameron Parish and we are expecting see some strong winds in northwest Louisiana.

Today marks Governor Jeff Landry’s six month anniversary in office. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The first hurricane of the 2024 season made landfall this morning as Category One storm near Matagorda, Texas. The Houston area is seeing strong winds and heavy rainfall. We’re seeing rain in southwest Louisiana from Beryl and flooding is reported some Cameron Parish roads as a result of storm surge. The center of Beryl is expected to be a tropical storm as it moves past the Shreveport area during the overnight hours.

The construction of a massive liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwest Louisiana remains on hold because it has not received approval from the U-S Department of Energy. Kim Montie (Mon-tay) with Cameron Parish Port, Harbor and Terminal District says Calcasieu Pass Two would mean 500 permanent jobs and it would benefit national interests too…
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But the Biden Administration has not approved the project over concerns it will produce a large quantity of carbon emissions.

The American Cancer Society has awarded LSU Pennington Biomedical Researcher Stephanie Compton with 217-thousand dollars to see how aerobic exercise can help colorectal cancer survivors…
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Compton says this research will help determine how exercise can benefit survivors.

Today marks six months since Governor Jeff Landry took office. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the conservative Republican is going about his job like many expected him to, appealing to his base. For example, his support of the Ten Commandments being displayed in the classroom.
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A proposed liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwest Louisiana continues to be on hold, waiting for Department of Energy approval. Kim Montie (Mon-tay) with Cameron Parish Port, Harbor and Terminal District says she doesn’t understand the holdup since Calcasieu Pass 2 just received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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The Biden administration put a pause on liquified natural gas projects earlier this year, citing environmental and economic concerns.

The Louisiana America 250 State Commission is preparing for the 250th birthday of the United States. Sean Richardson has more.
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Former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes has made history. He’s become the first player to be selected as the number one overall pick and then the following season be named a Major League Baseball All-Star. Skenes will represent the National League in the All Star game on July 16th in Arlington, Texas.

Big milestone for a major I-20 rehabilitation project in Bossier City…new travel lanes are being poured. This project, managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), aims to improve I-20 but also the heavily trafficked interchanges. DOTD Spokesperson Molly Buchanan

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A Mandeville police officer shot and killed a man who had fatally shot a woman running and screaming for help Friday night.  St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Officials say it happened in the 700 block of Heavens Drive when Mandeville PD went to the home for a welfare check and heard screaming inside.  As officers converged on the scene officials say the woman ran from the home and the man came out with a gun shooting her several times.  We’re told the suspect pointed a gun at officers trying to negotiate with him.  That’s when he was shot.

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As expected, tropical storm Beryl is now in the Gulf of Mexico headed toward Texas after hitting the Ucatan Peninsula last night. As of 4 this morning, the storm was located about 545 miles southeast of Corpus Christi and was moving west-northwest at 12 mph. It’s expected to make landfall as a hurricane late Sunday or early Monday. Forecasters say Southwest Louisiana will see some flooding and heavy rainfall as Beryl moves through Texas.

As of July 4^th, non-felons over the age of 18 can carry a concealed handgun, also known as Constitutional Carry without a permit. However, Louisiana State Police spokesperson Shelby Mayfield reminds residents there are benefits to having a Concealed Handgun Permit and he says it makes purchasing a firearm easier.
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A Mandeville police officer shot and killed a man who had fatally shot a woman running and screaming for help Friday night.  St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Officials say it happened in the 700 block of Heavens Drive when Mandeville PD went to the home for a welfare check and heard screaming inside.  As officers converged on the scene officials say the woman ran from the home and the man came out with a gun shooting her several times.  We’re told the suspect pointed a gun at officers trying to negotiate with him.  That’s when he was shot.

Tropical Storm Beryl is in the Gulf of Mexico now and is expected to strike Texas as a hurricane on late tomorrow or early Monday. Experts say damaging winds, storm surge, flooding rain and tornadoes are all threats. Meteorologist Jonathan Brazzell (bra-ZEL) with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says southwest Louisiana can expect some flooding and heavy rainfall as Beryl moves through Texas.

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A new Louisiana law now allows adults who are not felons to conceal carry without a permit. But State Polic say there are still benefits to having a permit. Brooke Thorington has details.

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23-year-old Colby Stokes from Washington Parish has been charged with the murders of his grandparents, Beverly and Carley Stokes on Wednesday. Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith referenced Stokes’ past mental health struggles along with drug and alcohol abuse, saying these are not uncommon problems in Washington Parish.

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A 23-year-old Washington Parish man has been charged with the murders of his grandparents. Colby Stokes is facing two counts of first degree in the deaths of Beverly and Carly Stokes. The two were shot to death Wednesday in their Mount Herman Home. Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith says Stokes went to a neighbor’s home after the shooting and told them what happened.

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Stokes was arrested at the scene.

As of July 4^th, non-felons over the age of 18 can carry a concealed handgun, also known as Constitutional Carry without a permit. But Constitutional Carry is only applicable to residents when they are in Louisiana.   Louisiana State Police spokesperson Shelby Mayfield says if you have a permit, you can carry concealed in 37 other states that provide reciprocity of a Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit.

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Tropical Storm Beryl is in the Gulf of Mexico now and is expected to start strengthening tomorrow and is forecast to strike Texas as a hurricane on Sunday into Monday. Experts say damaging winds, storm surge, flooding rain and tornadoes are all threats, with flooding and heavy rainfall in Southwest Louisiana as well. Right now, Beryl is centered in the southwest Gulf of Mexico and is moving to the west-northwest.

The I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City has reached a significant milestone with the pouring of concrete for new travel lanes. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan…

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This project, managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), aims to improve I-20 but also the heavily trafficked interchanges. It’s expected to be complete late next year.

All eyes are on Tropical storm Beryl right now. After hitting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, forecasters say Beryl will likely strengthen to a hurricane as it continues to move across the southern Gulf of Mexico this weekend towards the Texas-Mexico border. Meteorologist Jonathan Brazzell (bra-ZEL) with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says southwest Louisiana can expect some flooding and heavy rainfall as Beryl moves through Texas.

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As of July 4^th, non-felons over the age of 18 can carry a concealed handgun, also known as Constitutional Carry without a permit. However, Louisiana State Police spokesperson Shelby Mayfield reminds residents there are benefits to having a Concealed Handgun Permit, for example, training from certified instructors.

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23-year-old Colby Stokes from Mount Hermon has been charged with the murders of his grandparents, Beverly and Carley Stokes on Wednesday. Sean Richardson has more.

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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Sarah Folse and 52-year-old Deanna Witten, both of Amite, turned themselves in after they allegedly stole three German Shepherd puppies last weekend near Loranger. TPSO spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue

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23-year-old Colby Stokes from Mount Hermon has been charged with the murders of his grandparents, Beverly and Carley Stokes. Sean Richardson has more.

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Concrete has been poured for new lanes on the 1-20 rehab project in Bossier City. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says it’s an important milestone for the project.

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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Sarah Folse and 52-year-old Deanna Witten, both of Amite, turned themselves in Thursday after they allegedly stole three German Shepherd puppies last weekend from a home in the Loranger area. TPSO spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue…
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Surveillance video shows two women taking the dogs off their leashes from the homeowner’s back porch.

As of July 4^th, non-felon Louisiana residents over the age of 18 can carry a concealed handgun, without a permit but only in-state. However, Louisiana State Police spokesperson Shelby Mayfield says if you have a permit purchasing a firearm is easier as opposed to not having one.

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Visit LSP’s website for more information.

Even though Louisiana residents who are non-felons and 18 and older can now carry a concealed handgun without a permit, State Police say there are multiple benefits to having one. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Two men were killed in a head-on crash on Louisiana Highway 29 in Avoyelles Parish early Thursday morning. State police say neither 63-year-old Shepard Roy, Jr. of Bunkie nor 75-year-old Robert Johnson of Breaux Bridge were wearing their seatbelt at the time of the crash and impairment is a suspected factor.

23-year-old Colby Stokes of Washington Parish has been charged with the murder of his grandparents, Beverly and Carley Stokes. Stokes was arrested at the scene and charged with two counts of 2nd-degree murder after allegedly shooting the pair in their home in Mount Hermon on July 3rd. Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith says Stokes went to a neighbor’s home afterwards and told them what happened. Authorities then responded to a 911 call from the neighbor. Smith says Carley was dead at the scene and Beverly died at a local hospital.

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The I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City has reached a significant milestone with the pouring of concrete for new travel lanes. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan…

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