Governor Jeff Landry is defending the use of non-disclosure agreements that employees in the governor’s office signed as part of the negotiations with Meta that resulted in the tech giant building a 50-billion-dollar A-I data center in Richland Parish. Landry says confidentiality is critical when state government talks with private companies about mega projects.

Cut 4 (07) “…close the deal.”

But transparency advocates and legal experts say NDAs can create a culture of fear and it keeps the public in the dark about how deals are reached,

Republicans Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise, and Clay Higgins are expected to be re-elected in November to Congress and House Districts Five and Six are also expected to be represented by Republicans. But Democrat Lauren Jewett, who is challenging Scalise in the first Congressional District says Democrats will not go away quietly….

Cut 9 (05) “…too important”

Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein says there have been nine Vibrio vulnificus infection cases this year and five people have died from the flesh eating bacteria. Greenstein says all nine cases are related to wounds exposed to sea water and all nine patients had underlying health conditions…

Cut 11 (15) “…undergone stomach surgery”

The Small Business Administration is encouraging residents and business owners who suffered damage from Tropical Storm Arthur to apply for low-interest disaster loans. SBA spokesperson Michel Genovese says homeowners may qualify for up to 500-thousand dollars to repair their primary residence, and collateral is not required for smaller loans.

Cut 15 (08) “…50-thousand dollars.

Genovese says homeowners, renters and businesses in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes are eligible for this assistance.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is seeking his 11^th term in Congress this November. He was the only member of Louisiana’s House delegation that’s seeking re-election to qualify in person at the Secretary of State’s Office last week. Scalise says he’s proud to see the job growth that’s taking place in south Louisiana…

Cut 7 (12) “….in this state”

Scalise is facing a Democratic opponent in the November open primary. Lauren Jewett took state lawmakers to task for putting their own interests ahead of everyone else’s…

Cut 8 (15) “….that’s a strategy”

Jewett also qualified for to run for the first district under the old Congressional map that was thrown out earlier this year.

State health officials are warning the public of an active season involving a flesh-eating bacteria. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The SBA is reminding residents and businesses in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes may qualify for low interest disaster loans if they suffered storm damage from Tropical Storm Arthur between June 17th and 24th.

Cut 14 (07) “…physical damage loan.”

That’s SBA spokesperson Michelle Genevese.

The tropics are starting to heat up as the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three different tropical systems, two of them are moving towards the Caribbean. And LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says one of the areas of low pressure could develop into a tropical depression later this week.

Cut 9 (06)  “…over the next week.”

A frantic search is on for a woman and her daughter missing since late April. Jordan Lippincott with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Danielle Lea and her ten-year-old daughter, Alayna, were last seen in Butte La Rose at that time and were reported missing three months later on July 28th.

Cut 3 (11) “…of Baton Rouge.”

The Leas were reportedly with 42-year-old James Nona, who was arrested just north of Houston on unrelated charges. The United Cajun Navy is preparing to join in on the search.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says auto insurance rates may not be done dropping. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Louisiana’s quest for the Little League World Series comes up just short. The team from Ascension Parish lost to Boerne Little League, representing West Texas, 4-1, in the Southwest Regional Championship this afternoon in Waco, Texas. So it’s Boerne which earns the trip to Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

The search continues for a mother and daughter missing since April. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

There are three areas in the tropics that the National Hurricane Center is monitoring for possible development. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says this is the time of year when the tropics get active

Cut 10 (11) “…day or so.”

Many Drivers in Louisiana are paying less for auto insurance. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says 46 companies have lowered premiums recently. Temple says one auto insurer, Lemonade, even rewards drivers for enabling autonomous driving. Temple says their data shows that self-driving vehicles get into fewer accidents than human drivers.

Cut 8 (11) “… on driving.”

The LSU football team puts on full pads for the first time during fall camp this week. Coach Lane Kiffin says his team avoided tackling in the spring to stay healthy. He says making and breaking tackles will be a priority as they prepare for a week one matchup versus Clemson.

Cut 12 (13) “…in this opener.”

And at CBS-sports-com, former LSU Coach Brian Kelly predicts the Tigers to go 10-and-2 this year, with the losses coming against Ole Miss and Texas.

A search for a mother and daughter who have been missing since late April is underway. Jordan Lippincott with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Danielle Lea and her ten-year-old daughter, Alayna, were reportedly last seen with 42-year-old James Nona, who was arrested in Montgomery County, Texas – just north of Houston – on unrelated charges.

Cut 4 (07) “…wasn’t a misdemeanor.”

The National Hurricane Center has given a low-pressure system off the coast of Africa a 60-percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next week. The 2026 hurricane season has produced two tropical storms so far, and Colorado State’s hurricane forecast team, along with NOAA, are predicting a below-normal season. However, LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says we should not let our guard down

Cut 11 (10) “…big bad storm,”

The LSU football team opened its second week of fall practice today. Fifth-year senior Bo Bordelon is poised to start at left guard when the Tigers open the season. The Raceland native has made just one start in four seasons at LSU, but coach Lane Kiffin says he has learned the playbook quickly and impressed during the spring and summer.

Cut 14 (11) “…excited about that.”

Earlier this year, Louisiana saw its first decrease in auto insurance rates in five years, and State Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says they may not be done dropping. Temple says fewer accidents have resulted in fewer claims and less money paid out by insurance companies.

Cut 6 (08) “…less in premiums.”

Temple says the decrease in accidents is part of a nationwide trend largely due to safety features in new vehicles.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says auto insurance rates may not be done dropping…

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

There are three areas in the tropics that the National Hurricane Center is monitoring for possible development. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says this is the time of year when the tropics get active

Cut 10 (11) “…day or so.”

An East Feliciana Parish mother and her ten-year-old daughter are missing and have not been seen since late April in the Butte LaRose area. St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jordan Lippincott says they are working with State Police to find out what happened to 39-year-old Danielle Lea and her 10-year-old daughter Alayna…

Cut 5 (10) “..are definitely concerning”

Lippincott says they were last spotted with 42-year-old James Nona, who was arrested recently in Texas, on unrelated charges.

One of the main storylines of LSU preseason camp is the three freshmen pushing for playing on the defensive line, Deuce Geralds, Richard Anderson and Lamar Brown. Coach Lane Kiffin says this is the most freshman talent he’s had on the D-line…

Cut 13 (14) “…make more mistakes”

A frantic search for a mother and daughter missing since April. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says auto insurance rates may not be done dropping. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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A frantic search is on for a woman and her daughter missing since late April. Jordan Lippincott with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Danielle Lea and her ten-year-old daughter, Alayna, were last seen in Butte La Rose at that time and were reported missing three months later on July 28th.

Cut 3 (11) “…of Baton Rouge.”

Lippincott says the Leas were reportedly with 42-year-old James Nona, who was arrested in Montgomery County, Texas – just north of Houston – on unrelated charges.

Cut 4 (07) “…wasn’t a misdemeanor.”

Lippincott says combined with the length of time the Leas have been missing and the seriousness of Nona’s unrelated charges, investigators are understandably worried.

Cut 5 (10) “…are definitely concerning.”

The Baton Rouge Police Department and Louisiana State Police are assisting in the search, and the United Cajun Navy is preparing to join in.

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Earlier this year, Louisiana saw its first decrease in auto insurance rates in five years, and insurance commissioner Tim Temple says they may not be done dropping. Temple says fewer accidents have resulted in fewer claims and less money paid out by insurance companies.

Cut 6 (08) “…less in premiums.”

Temple says 46 auto insurance providers have lowered premiums recently, saving drivers 400-million dollars. He says the decrease in accidents is part of a nationwide trend largely due to safety features in new vehicles.

Cut 7 (12) “…fewer accidents.”

That leads to fewer injury claims and litigation for insurance companies.

Temple says one auto insurer, Lemonade, even rewards drivers for enabling autonomous driving. Temple says their data shows that self-driving vehicles get into less accidents than human drivers.

Cut 8 (11) “… on driving.”

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The tropics are starting to heat up as the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three different tropical systems, two of them are moving towards the Caribbean. And LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says one of the areas of low pressure could develop into a tropical depression later this week…

Cut 9 (06)  “…over the next week.”

Keim says this is the time of year when the tropics start to get active

Cut 10 (11) “…day or so.”

The 2026 hurricane season has produced two tropical storms so far. Colorado State’s hurricane forecast team along with NOAA are predicting a below normal season. However Keim says we should not let our guard down

Cut 11 (10) “…big bad storm,”

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The LSU football team puts on full pads for the first time during fall camp this week. Coach Lane Kiffin says his team avoided tackling in the spring to stay healthy. He says making and breaking tackles will be a priority as they prepare for a week one matchup versus Clemson.

Cut 12 (13) “…in this opener.”

Freshman defensive tackles Deuce Geralds and Richard Anderson have made headlines through the first week of camp as they earn first-team reps. Top recruit Lamar Brown has worked with the second-team as an edge rusher after enrolling this summer. Kiffin says this is the most freshman talent he’s ever had on a defensive line.

Cut 13 (14) “…make more mistakes.”

Fifth-year senior Bo Bordelon is poised to start at left guard when the Tigers open the season. The Raceland native has made just one start in four seasons at LSU, but Kiffin says he has learned the playbook quickly and impressed during the spring and summer.

Cut 14 (11) “…excited about that.”

The search continues for a mother and daughter missing since April. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

An alligator attacked and killed a six-year-old pitbull as a Kenner woman was walking her dog along the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront on Saturday. The woman, Jessica Reynolds, told WWL-TV that the gator snatched her dog so fast, she never had a chance to save him.

Drivers in Louisiana are starting to pay less for auto insurance, as Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says 46 companies have lowered premiums recently. Temple says one auto insurer, Lemonade, even rewards drivers for enabling autonomous driving. Temple says their data shows that self-driving vehicles get into fewer accidents than human drivers.

Cut 8 (11) “… on driving.”

Tropical activity is starting to brew in the Atlantic as the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three different tropical waves, two of them moving towards the Caribbean. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says even though forecasters are calling for a below average season, we should not let our guard down…

Cut 11 (10) “…big bad storm”

Colorado State’s hurricane forecast team is predicting at least one major storm this season.

In an interview with KEEL Radio in Shreveport, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says 46 auto insurance providers have lowered premiums recently, saving drivers 400-million dollars. He says the decrease in accidents is part of a nationwide trend largely due to safety features in new vehicles.

Cut 7 (12) “…fewer accidents.”

That leads to fewer injury claims and litigation for insurance companies.

The tropics are starting to heat up as the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three different tropical systems, two of them are moving towards the Caribbean. And LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says one of the areas of low pressure could develop into a tropical depression later this week…

Cut 9 (06)  “…over the next week.”

President Donald Trump’s approval rating in the state has now fallen below 50 percent. That’s according to The World Population Review, which has Trump’s approval rating in Louisiana at 49 percent — down nine points from five months ago. U-L-M political science professor Pearson Cross says presidential approval ratings typically fall when the economy struggles…

Cut 13 (09)  “…in Iran.”

A search is on for a mother and her daughter who have NOT been seen since late April. Jordan Lippincott with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Danielle Lea and her ten-year-old daughter, Alayna, were reported missing three months later on July 28th.

Cut 3 (11) “…of Baton Rouge.”

They were last seen with 42-year-old James Nona, who was arrested in Montgomery County, Texas – just north of Houston – on unrelated charges.

Earlier this year, Louisiana saw its first decrease in auto insurance rates in five years, and insurance commissioner Tim Temple says they may not be done dropping. Temple says fewer accidents have resulted in fewer claims and less money paid out by insurance companies.

Cut 6 (08) “…less in premiums.”

Temple says the decrease in accidents is part of a nationwide trend largely due to safety features in new vehicles.

We are 87 days away from the midterm elections and President Trump’s approval rating is between 32 and 38 percent. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says that could be a warning sign for Republicans…

Cut 14 (10) “….mid-term elections”

Republican State Senator Blake Miguez who represents the New Iberia area in the Louisiana Legislature, is seeking to represent the Baton Rouge area in the U-S House of Representatives. Andrew Greenstein has more on his entrance into the sixth district Congressional race…

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Cary Brown has been elected as the new district attorney for the third judicial district that covers Lincoln and Union Parishes. Brown is a veteran prosecutor and he’ll replace John Belton, who didn’t seek re-election after two terms. No one else qualified to challenge Brown in the November 3^rd election.