The Powerball Jackpot has reached $1.23 billion, that’s a billion with a B. The cash value for Saturday night’s drawing is $595 million. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says the current jackpot has been rolling over since January 3^rd.

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The last time there was a Powerball Jackpot winner in Louisiana was 2017.

A law passed in 2022 calls for ticket-writing speed cameras to be installed on the I-10 the Atchafalaya Basin bridge. But New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez has a bill to repeal that section of the law. He believes law enforcement officers should be writing tickets and issuing fines…
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The proposal is waiting for discussion on the Senate floor.

Forecasters say the highly anticipated Great American Eclipse that starts around 12:30 on Monday in Louisiana will be eclipsed by clouds. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Senate Transportation unanimously approves a bill to repeal legislation to install speed cameras on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. The bill would also reverse doubling speeding ticket fines. Bill co-author, New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez argues residents in his district can’t afford it.

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The measure heads to the Senate floor.

A pipe and tube manufacturer from India has decided to build its first U-S production facility in Mansfield. The project will create 135 direct jobs. DeSoto Parish juror, Trina Boyd Simpson, says Global Seamless Tubes and Pipes will revitalize the former Hensley facility…

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Millions are excited for Monday’s total solar eclipse, but mother nature may have other plans. Gary Chatelain (Shat-ta-lane) with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says they’re expecting cloudy skies on Monday before strong storms arrive.

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Chatelain says it will be mostly cloudy during the peak hours early Monday afternoon,

And while and much of the state will get a 90-percent or higher of totality view and southeast Louisiana will have about a 75-percent view of the eclipse, Tulane School of Medicine, Chair of Ophthalmology, Doctor David Hinkle, recommends certified eclipse glasses and beware of fake ones…

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Looking at the eclipse without proper eyewear can lead to permanent damage to your eyes, even with anticipated cloudy weather.

House Education approves legislation to require the Ten Commandments to be displayed on a poster in every public school classroom. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Crawfish prices dropped 30-cents this week. That’s according to The Crawfish App. You can expect to pay an average of $4.47 a pound for live mudbugs and $6.69 a pound for boiled.

As we count down to Monday’s solar eclipse you need to be aware of the dangers of viewing the astronomical marvel without proper eye protection. Tulane School of Medicine, Chair of Ophthalmology Dr. David Hinkle says while it’s extremely tempting to look directly at the eclipse…

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India-based Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes has chosen northwest Louisiana as the site for its first U.S. production facility. The plant is expected to create 135 direct jobs in DeSoto Parish. Mansfield Mayor Thomas Jones…

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The company hopes to have operations underway by the end of the year.

The House Education Committee approves a bill that calls for the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public classroom from elementary school to college on a ten to three vote. Co-Author of the bill, Haughton Representative Dodie Horton says several religions follow the Ten Commandments…

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Horton’s legislation calls for the Ten Commandments to be displayed on a poster that would be purchased by private funds. Representative Barbara Freiberg believes Horton’s mandate for the displaying of the Ten Commandments sends the wrong message.

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The U-S Supreme Court ruled that posting the Ten Commandments in classroom was unconstitutional because it violated the church and state clause.

Senate Transportation approves legislation that would repeal a bill to install speed cameras on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge between Baton Rouge and Lafayette. The bill would also reverse doubling the fine for a speeding ticket. New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez, co-author of the bill, believes local law enforcement is the better option to patrol that stretch of roadway.

Cut 5 (12) “…deter crime.” 

The measure heads to the Senate Floor.

If you’re preparing for Monday’s total solar eclipse, you need to be aware of the dangers of viewing the astronomical marvel without proper eye protection. Tulane School of Medicine, Chair of Ophthalmology Dr. David Hinkle says it is never advisable to look directly at the sun.

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For Louisiana, the eclipse will begin around 12:30, with the best view around 1:45.

A bill to repeal a section of a 2022 law that calls for the installation of ticket writing speed cameras on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge heads to the Senate Floor. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Governor Landry has sent a letter to the state’s higher education boards calling on them to develop a policy that requires student-athletes to be present for the national anthem or risk losing their scholarships. The Louisiana Democratic Party says Landry is engaging in divisive rhetoric.

Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes has chosen northwest Louisiana as the site for its first U.S. production facility. The 35-million dollar investment will be made in the Desoto Parish town of Mansfield. Mansfield Mayor Thomas Jones says Global Seamless Tubes and Pipes will bring quality jobs to the local economy.
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The India-based company expects to create 135 direct new jobs.

Monday is the Great American Eclipse and much of the state will get 90-percent or higher of totality. Southeast Louisiana its around 75-percnet. Tulane School of Medicine , Chair of Ophthalmology, Doctor David Hinkle, recommends ceritified eclispe glasses and beware of fake ones…
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Looking at the eclipse without proper eyewear can lead to permanent damage to your eyes.

If you plan on viewing Monday’s eclipse it’s imperative to have proper eyewear. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Will the weather cooperate for Monday’s eclipse? Northwest Louisiana is set to get the best look with totality at 90 to 95-percent. But the National Weather Service in Shreveport says confidence is increasing for the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms late on Monday. The probability of cloudy skies for eclipse viewing continues to increase as well.

Haughton Representative Dodie Horton is leading the effort for Louisiana to become the first state in the nation where it would be mandated for public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The House Education Committee approved this proposal, despite concerns its not constitutional, because it’s not a separation of church and state. But Horton disagrees…
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The measure heads to the House floor.

A law passed in 2022 calls for ticket writing speed cameras to be installed on the I-10 the Atchafalaya Basin bridge. But New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez has a bill to repeal that section of the law. He believes law enforcement officers should be writing tickets and issuing fines…
cut 6 (12) “….fight crime”
The proposal is waiting for discussion on the Senate floor.

The House Education Committee approves legislation that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public classroom from elementary school to college. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton is a co-author of the bill and says The Ten Commandments are a historical document on which all laws are based
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The measure passed on a ten to three vote. Representative Barbara Freiberg, a Republican from Baton Rouge, was one of the three no votes…
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Despite Freiberg’s objection, the measure heads to the House floor.

The 18th ranked LSU baseball beat Vanderbilt 10 to 6 last and in women’s basketball…LSU’s Hailey Van Lith has entered the transfer portal.

As we count down to Monday’s total solar eclipse you need to be aware of the dangers of viewing the astronomical marvel without proper eye protection. Tulane School of Medicine, Chair of Ophthalmology Dr. David Hinkle says while it’s extremely tempting to look directly at the eclipse…
Cut 7 (11) “…a lifetime.”
Even though Louisiana is not in the direct path of the total eclipse, Hinkle highly recommends certified eclipse glasses with the ISO 12312-2 filter.

A pipe and tube manufacturer from India has decided to build its first U-S production facility in Mansfield. The project will create 135 direct jobs. DeSoto Parish juror, Trina Boyd Simpson, says Globlal Seamless Tubes and Pipes will revitalize the former Hensley facility…
cut 16 (10) “…the map”

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The House Education Committee approves legislation that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public classroom from elementary school to college. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton is a co-author of the bill and says The Ten Commandments are a historical document on which all laws are based.

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The measure passed on a ten to three vote. Representative Barbara Freiberg, a Republican from Baton Rouge, was one of the three no votes. Freiberg believes Horton’s mandate for the displaying of the Ten Commandments sends the wrong message.

Cut 13 (14)  “…religious faiths”

No other state has such a law.

New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman hopes the third time is the charm for her legislation to require public schools to provide menstrual products. Sophia a 9^th grader at Willow School in New Orleans timidly told House Education committee members she’s unable to focus on class instruction over worry about her cycles.

Cut 24 (09) “…sanitary product.” 

The bill passed on a 9 to 2 vote and heads to Appropriations.

The Senate Transportation unanimously approves a bill to repeal legislation to install speed cameras on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. The bill would also reverse doubling speeding tickets. New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez argues residents in his district can’t afford it.

Cut 4 (11) “…per citation.”

Colorado State University hurricane researcher, Isaac Schluesche says the 2024 hurricane season is going to be an active one with 23 named storms, eleven hurricanes, and five major storms. He says record warm sea surface temperatures and the return of La Nina is why they anticipate such a busy hurricane season.

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Tradewinds over the Atlantic that typically cause cooling of the water are predicted to be weak.

Matthew Marsiglia, an LSU student faces a manslaughter charge in the death of 26-year-old Devin Repath who died from a head injury following a fight outside of Fred’s Bar and Grill. Baton Rouge Police Corporal Saundra Watts says Matthew Marsiglia pushed Devin Repath to the ground….

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A manslaughter charge carries up to a 40-year prison sentence in Louisiana.

Legislation to require public schools to provide menstrual products heads to Appropriations. Tess, a 9^th grade student at Willow School in New Orleans told House Education committee members, it’s not a matter of students forgetting to bring them to school.

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New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman hopes the third time is the charm for her bill.

Starting August 1st, licensed Louisiana sports books will no longer offer prop bets involving a college athlete. A prop bet is when gamblers place a bet on how many touchdowns a quarterback will throw or how many points a basketball player will score. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns…

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Vermont, Ohio and Maryland have also banned college prop bets.