The police chief in Grand Coteau has been arrested after authorities received a tip that Jeffrey Guilbeau was involved in the use and distribution of illegal drugs. St Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says the investigation led to the arrest of the Chief, who reportedly admitted everything…:

CUT 14(12)      “…assistant chief.”

Also in St. Landry Parish, the town of Melville is rocked by a machete attack on a local catholic priest. Melville Police Chief Phil Lucas says it happened Thursday night, and the suspect – 58-year-old Johnny Neely – is in custody…:

CUT 06(12)      “…machete knife.”

The priest survived the attack, and is recovering from knife wounds to the head and body. Neely is charged with attempted murder.

Lawmakers will be returning to the State Capitol next week for a veto override session. These are no small feat to accomplish. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder tells LRN overriding a vetoed bill takes a two-thirds majority vote in both House and Senate…:

CUT 05(11)      “…will get there.”

Will they overturn the governor’s veto of the ban on transgender surgeries for minors? The session is scheduled to take five days.

The Governor signs into law a package of bills to benefit persons battling cancer with their insurance issues. Louisiana Oncology society spokesperson Julie Stokes likes them all; especially the bill mandating insurance cover fertility preservation methods, so they can conceive children later…:

CUT 11(10)      “…and retrieve them.”

A machete attack on a priest in St. Landry Parish last night leaves a small town in shock. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 02(33)      “…Thorington.”

Folks in the Shreveport area are still dealing with storm debris from the severe storms and tornadoes that tore through the region in late June. The city says debris pickup should begin Monday and run through the end of July. If you have questions, call Shreveport’s Department of Public Works at 318-673-6300.

A veto override session will begin Tuesday in Baton Rouge. Lawmakers will meet again in Baton Rouge to consider overturning some of the Governor’s 25 vetoes. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says Mr. Edwards’ veto of the transgender surgery ban for minors was the trigger to bring lawmakers back…:

CUT 04(07)      “…canvassing bill.”

The veto override session starts Tuesday and will end Saturday.

A package of bills to aid cancer patients in insurance matters has been signed into law by the Governor. Julie Stokes, with the Louisiana Oncology Society, is a cancer survivor and applauds the new law that assures a patient’s right to speedy review and coverage…:

CUT 10(10)      “…involves cancer.”

Other new laws provide insurance coverage for biomarker scans to help oncologists more accurately treat your cancer, and one requiring insurance to cover fertility preservation steps for cancer patients.

As expected, state lawmakers are coming back to Baton Rouge for a veto override session. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 01(32)      “…Palermo.”

Natchitoches Police make an arrest in the murder of a man Tuesday at the Motel 6 on Highway 1. 27-year-old Ambrea Howard is charged with 2^nd-degree murder for the crime. Natchitoches cops are still seeking 19-year-old Matt Robinson; also allegedly involved in the crime.

The police chief in Grand Couteau, in St. Landry Parish, is under arrest; charged with trafficking narcotics. St. Landry Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says the investigation revealed evidence that drugs seized by police were finding their way back onto the streets. He says it’s bad enough the small town has dope dealers…:

CUT 13  (09)        “…disheartening.”

Police chief Jeffrey Guilbeau is charged with distribution, theft, obstruction of justice, and malfeasance in office.

Also in St. Landry…a Melville man, is in jail accused of a machete attack on a local Catholic priest. Melville Police Chief Phil Lucas says the town is shaken…:

CUT 08  (09)        “…in custody.”

The suspect is identified as 58-year-old Johnny Neely, who is charged with attempted murder. The priest is recovering from cuts to his head and body.

The small town of Melville in St. Landry Parish is in shock after a man used a machete to attack a priest. Police Chief Phillip Lucas says 58-year-old Johnny Neely of Melville is in custody after the alleged attack on a St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church priest Thursday night. Lucas says he could also be charged with a hate crime…:

CUT 07(07)      “…head today.”

The priest is being treated for cuts to his head and body.

The police chief in Grand Coteau has been arrested. Authorities received a tip that Chief Jeff Guilbeau was involved in the use and distribution of illegal narcotics. St Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says they began surveillance and verified the information…:

CUT 12(05)      “…been doing.”

Guilbeau is charged with distribution, theft, obstruction of justice, and malfeasance in office.

Lawmakers will return to the State Capitol Tuesday for a veto override session. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says Governor Edwards vetoed 25 bills and specific items in three different budget bills…:

CUT 03(12)      “…vote as well.”

Schexnayder says the governor’s veto of a bill to ban gender affirming care of transgender minors has motivated Conservative lawmakers to try veto overrides for a third straight year.

Some positive cancer-related bills NOT vetoed by the Governor are being celebrated. Julie Stokes, with the Louisiana Oncology Society, is glad the Governor signed a bill assuring insurance covers new and developing treatments…:

CUT 09(08)      “…from last year.”

Another new law provides for fertility preservation for people undergoing cancer treatments. And another lets you select “bone marrow donor” on your driver’s license.

Lawmakers decided at midnight Thursday to head back to the Capitol for an override veto session scheduled to take place at noon on Tuesday. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says it will take a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate to override any of the governor’s vetoes…

Cut 5 (11)  “…will get there.”

Twelve members of the Senate and 31 members of the House voted to cancel the override veto session. The override veto session is scheduled to take five days.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette celebrates its 125^th anniversary today. It was July 14, 1898, when the governor signed an act to establish Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute, now known as ULL. University president Dr. Joseph Savoie (Sav-wa) says a recent economic impact study indicates ULL has a $2.7 billion dollar impact in the state…

Cut 14 (12)  “…big difference.”

ULL will be holding activities commemorating the school’s 125 birthday throughout the year. For a listing visit Louisiana-dot-edu-forward-slash 125.

A macheted attack on a priest in St. Landry Parish last night leaves a small town in shock. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (33)  “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”  

As expected, state lawmakers are coming back for a veto override session. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (33)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

Current Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards will be in Shreveport this afternoon to discuss the future of the former General Motors assembly plant. According to the USA Today Network the economic development announcement could mean 600 new jobs.

The small town of Melville in St. Landry Parish is in shock after a man used a machete and attacked a priest. Police Chief Phillip Lucas says Johnny Neeley of Melville is in custody after the alleged attack of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church priest.

Cut 6 (12)  “…machete knife.” 

The priest is listed in critical condition following the attack.

Hot summer heat can have negative effects on your plants. An LSU Ag Center Horticulture expert recommends ways to keep your leafy friends cool and healthy during the summer months. Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist Heather Kirk-Ballard says putting plants in shaded areas and keeping them saturated can help…

Cut 10 (12) “…the heat.”

Kirk-Ballard also suggests a little liquid fertilizer for container plants but don’t overdo it.

Louisiana lawmakers have decided to return to the State Capitol for an override veto session on Tuesday. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says the governor’s veto of a bill to ban gender-affirming care of transgender minors has motivated Conservative lawmakers to hold a veto session for a third consecutive year…

Cut 4 (07)  “…canvassing bill” 

Governor Edwards vetoed 25 bills.

Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the nation, has been approved by The Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Nicole Freehill, Assistant Professor of Clinical OB/GYN at LSU Health New Orleans says when used as directed, the pill has the highest prevention rate among over-the-counter contraceptives.

Cut 6 (09)  “…that’s available.”

The Opill is expected to be widely available at the beginning of 2024.

Attorney General Jeff Landry holds a large lead in many of the polls in the field for the governor’s race among voters. The poll was conducted for the non-partisan good government group, Citizens For a New Louisiana. CFNL director Michael Lunsford says the survey of over 600 likely voters was done between July 6^th and 10^th…:

Cut 7 (08) “…in the 20′s here.”

The primary is set for Oct. 14 with the general election on Nov. 18.

Sweltering heat can be a huge stressor on plants. An LSU Ag Center Horticulture expert has some tips to help your plants beat the summer heat. Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist Heather Kirk-Ballard says it begins with simple practices like keeping them cool and saturated…

Kirk-Ballard says mulching is also a simple yet effective technique to keep plants cool and conserve moisture. She also urges plant lovers to set up alternative care when away from home…

Cut 12 (12)    “…our plants.” 

Kirk-Ballard suggests the best time to water plants is early in the morning or early evening.

Lawmakers will return to the State Capitol for an override veto session on Tuesday. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says Governor Edwards vetoed 26 bills and items in the state’s operating budget and construction budget

Cut 3 (12) “….vote as well” 

Lawmakers had until midnight Thursday to cancel the veto session, but the votes fell short of a majority vote needed in either the House or Senate.

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Opill, the first-ever over-the-counter once-a-day birth control pill.  Unlike other forms of birth control that cause blood clots, Dr. Nicole Freehill, Assistant Professor of Clinical OB/GYN at LSU Health New Orleans says Opill lessens the risk…

Cut 5 (07)   “…progesternone are.”

The Opill is expected to be available at the beginning of 2024.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette turns 125 today. University president Dr. Joseph Savoie says the university continues to make an economic impact in the state…

Cut 14 (12)  “…big difference.”