State Police are searching for the individual who hit and killed a pedestrian and fled today on U.S. Highway 90 in Terrebonne Parish. Troop C spokesman Ross Brennan says they received calls about a man walking on the divided highway. He says the speed limit is around 70, and it is not safe for walkers…:

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The unknown male victim was taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he later died.

LDWF Artificial Reef Program has deployed its first-ever Fish Attracting Device (FAD) buoys in the Gulf of Mexico. The device is located 30 miles southeast of Venice.  Artificial Reef Coordinator Mike McDonough says the device gives fishers an idea of where they can cast their rods for larger fish…

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Will lawmakers return for a veto override session next week? We know tomorrow. Brooke Thorington has more.

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No Powerball winner last night. That means the jackpot will roll over for Saturday’s drawing; worth an estimated $875-million. Selecting a lump-sum cash payment would still get you about $441-million. The odds of your ticket being a winner are about 1 in 290-million.

State Police seek a hit & run driver who struck and killed a man early this morning on Highway 90 in Donner, in Terrebonne Parish. Troop C spokesman Ross Brennan says a yet-unidentified man was found dead lying partially in the roadway, and they ask the public to come forward with any tips on the crime. Brennan says troopers investigate far too many roadside deaths and injuries of pedestrians. He says avoid walking along busy roads, and if you must…always walk ON THE LEFT SHOULDER, facing oncoming traffic…:

CUT 11(11)      “…see you more easily.”

Ever heard of a Fish Attracting Device? State Wildlife & Fisheries are installing FAD buoys offshore, south of Venice. Program manager Mike McDonough says amateur angler proposed t3he idea, but it took some time to get going…:

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We’ll find out tomorrow if lawmakers will return for a veto override session next week. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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LSU’s Angel Reese won the ESPY last night for Best Breakthrough Athlete. In her first season at LSU, Reese helped the Lady Tigers win their first national championship and she became an overnight sensation as a result of her play in the Final Four. Reese, who now has over 2-million followers on social media, says another Natty is coming next year.

A fatal Thursday morning hit & run in Terrebonne Parish is a double mystery for State Police right now. Teiko Foxx has more…:

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Former LSU women’s basketball standout Danielle Ballard was also struck by traffic and killed while walking early this morning in Memphis, TN. In this case the driver DID stop and call authorities. Among her athletic accomplishments, Ballard led the Lady Tigers to the 2015 NCAA Tournament. Danielle Ballard was just 29.

Lawmakers must have their ballots in by midnight tonight if they’re against holding a veto override session. In Louisiana, when the governor rejects legislation a veto session is automatic, unless lawmakers vote NOT to have one. “LAPOlitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s extremely likely lawmakers will return for an override session…:

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Alford says the state Republican Party has even threatened lawmakers with “repercussions” if they do not override Governor Edwards’ vetoes.

Fishermen in the Gulf will be able to take advantage of new Fish Attracting Device buoys, which can greatly increase chances of catching a big one. LDWF program manager Mike McDonough says they have high hopes for the devices and have plans to install more…:

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We’ll find out tomorrow if lawmakers will return for a veto override session next week. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A fatal Thursday morning hit & run in Terrebonne Parish is a double mystery for State Police right now. Teiko Foxx has more…:

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Lawmakers must have their ballots in by midnight tonight if they’re against holding a veto override session. In Louisiana, when the governor rejects legislation a veto session is automatic, unless lawmakers vote NOT to have one. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s extremely likely lawmakers will return for an override session.

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Alford says another clue there will be an override session next week, is that at least three political fundraisers are scheduled over the five days set aside for the session.

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The veto of a bill to ban gender-affirming healthcare for minors, Alford says it’s that bill that’s the driving force among Republicans for an override session.  But will there be enough votes if lawmakers do return to override that bill or any of the bills the governor vetoed?

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Alford says the state Republican party has even threatened lawmakers with repercussions if they do not override Governor Edwards’ veto.

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Louisiana sportsmen will soon have a new gadget to help them bring home the catch of the day. LDWF Artificial Reef Program has deployed its first-ever Fish Attracting Device (FAD) buoys in the Gulf of Mexico.  Artificial Reef Coordinator Mike McDonough says fishing enthusiasts presented the idea but it took a lot of time and research…

Cut 6 (11)  “…the water..” 

The device is located 30 miles southeast of Venice. The device is visible above the water in the Gulf of Mexico which makes it easier for anglers to locate. McDonough says the device gives fishers an idea where they can cast their rods for larger fish…

Cut 7 (07)  “… billfish…” 

To keep them in place, the devices are anchored using concrete blocks that connect to the buoys with chains and rope. McDonough hopes the new devices are beneficial for commercial fishers and anticipate deploying more in the future…

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State Police are seeking the person who struck & killed a pedestrian then drove away early Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 90 near Donner, in Terrebonne Parish. Troop C spokesman Ross Brennan says they had a couple calls about a man walking on the four-lane divided highway. Brennan says the speed limit in the area is 70, and it is not safe for walkers…:

Cut 9 (09)  “…in the left lane.”

The unknown male victim suffered serious injuries. He was taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he later died. Trooper Brennan says it is a double mystery; who was the victim and who is the person who fled the scene…?

Cut 10 (09)  “…even the color.”

They ask anyone with any knowledge of the hit & run to contact then (985-857-3680, press 0).

Brennan says Troopers investigate far too many roadside deaths and injuries of pedestrians. He says avoid walking along busy roads, and if you must…always walk ON THE LEFT SHOULDER, facing oncoming traffic…:

Cut 11 (11)  “…see you more easily.”

Today is the deadline for lawmakers to get in their votes on whether or not to convene a veto override session. We’ll know their decision by tomorrow. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says he believes it will happen, but even so…will there be enough votes to actually overturn the Governor’s vetoes…?

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Alford says the vetoes of three bills seen by some as “anti-LGBT” are the likely triggers to convene an override session.

State Police seek a hit & run driver that struck and killed man late last night on Highway 90 near Donner, in Terrebonne Parish. Trooper Ross Brennan says they have a double mystery right now; the identity of the victim AND the guilty driver…:

CUT 10(09)      “…even the color.”

They ask anyone who may know anything about to call LSP Troop C.

Offshore fishermen will be happy to know state Wildlife & Fisheries are installing Fish Attracting Device buoys in the Gulf, south of Venice. LDWF’s Mike McDonough says they’ll be easy to spot from your boat and improve your chances of landing a big one…:

CUT 07(07)      “…billfish.”

Country superstar Garth Brooks is coming to the Superdome this fall. He’s the headliner for the inaugural Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff concert, and Brooks says he’s not coming alone…:

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Tickets for the September 2^nd concert go on sale July 21^st, and a good number will sell for under $100.

No Powerball winner last night. Saturday jackpot is not at $875-million; the 3^rd-biggest in Powerball history.

We’ll find out tomorrow if lawmakers will return for a veto override session next week. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(33)      “…Thorington.”

No Powerball winner last night. That means the jackpot will roll over for Saturday’s drawing; worth an estimated $875-million. Selecting a lump-sum cash payment would still get you about $441-million. The odds of your ticket being a winner are about 1 in 290-million.

State Police are seeking the person who struck & killed a pedestrian then drove away early Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 90 near Donner, in Terrebonne Parish. Troop C spokesman Ross Brennan says they had a couple calls about a man walking on the four-lane divided highway. Brennan says the speed limit in the area is 70, and it is not safe for walkers…:

CUT 09(09)      “…in the left lane.”

At this time they do not know the victim’s identity, not anything about who hit him and drove away. They ask anyone with tips to call Troop C.

Louisiana sportsmen will soon have a new gadget to help them bring home the catch of the day. LDWF’s Artificial Reef Program has deployed its first-ever Fish Attracting Device (FAD) buoys in the Gulf of Mexico.  Program Coordinator Mike McDonough says fishing enthusiasts presented the idea but it took a lot of time and research…:

CUT 06(11)      “…the water.”

A fatal Thursday morning hit & run in Terrebonne Parish is a double mystery for State Police right now. Teiko Foxx has more…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Foxx.”

Former LSU women’s basketball standout Danielle Ballard was also struck by traffic and killed early this morning in Memphis, TN. In this case the drive DID stop and call authorities. Among her athletic accomplishments, Ballard led the Lady Tigers to the 2015 NCAA Tournament. Danielle Ballard; dead at just 29.

Lawmakers must have their ballots in by midnight tonight if they’re against holding a veto override session. In Louisiana when the governor rejects legislation a veto session is automatic. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford believes they will reconvene. He says one clue there will be is that at least three political fundraisers are scheduled over the five days set aside for the session…:

CUT 04(06)      “…announced.”

Alford says the state Republican Party has even threatened lawmakers with repercussions if they do not override Governor Edwards’ vetoes; especially the one killing a bill to ban transgender procedures for kids.

And now a look at today’s commodities….

Lawmakers must have their ballots in by midnight tonight if they’re against holding an override veto session. In Louisiana when the governor rejects legislation a veto session is automatic. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s extremely likely lawmakers will return for an override session.

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To override any vetoes there must be a two-thirds majority in both chambers.

Louisiana Department of Education launches its first hurricane preparedness playbook for schools. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says this serves as a collection of recommendations for system administrators on how to prepare for natural disasters.

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Brumley says a playbook of this kind did not exist when he became superintendent in 2020.

Louisiana Right to Life is hosting a “Celebration for Adoption” event at the capitol today. They are honoring Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds who’s authored several adoption bills over the years. Among those bills, Edmonds says is legislation to make changes to the state’s adoption code to reduce fraud and increase adoption awareness.

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this year his bill passed to give adoptive parents a $5,000 tax credit passed. The event begins at noon.

The Allstate Sugar Bowl says they plan to kick off the college football season each year over Labor Day weekend with a concert, and its first headliner on September 2nd is Garth Brooks…:

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And Louisiana’s own Lainey Wilson and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band are also on the ticket and go on sale July 21st.

Louisiana Right to Life is holding a “Celebration for Adoption” event today at the capital and honoring Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds for sponsoring the Adoption Tax Credit legislation. Edmonds says he presented House Bill 443 to help those who are pro-life and give adoptive parents an incentive.

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Garth Brooks will headline the first Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff concert at the Superdome, and he isn’t alone…

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The last time Brooks played in the Bayou State was April of last year in front of a sold crowd at Tiger Stadium and the seven-time winner of the CMA Entertainer of the Year says he’s game to play the kickoff every year.

A new poll on the governor’s race shows Jeff Landry dominating his opponents but it also shows voters are hopeless when it comes to state government. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

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LSU Forward Angel Reese won Best Breakthrough Athlete at the 2023 EPSY awards last night. Reese helped the Tigers to win the 2023 Women’s NCAA Championship earlier this year. In her speech, Reese told the fans another one is coming.