Deputies in St. James parish arrest three people for burgling and vandalizing Lutcher High School early Sunday morning. Sheriff Willy Martin says the suspects also set some small fires in the school. He says the three men – ages 19, 18 and 17 – are all former LHS students. He says posting security camera images of them on Facebook triggered the tips needed to arrest them…:

CUT 13(09)      “…police station.”

Shreveport area Congressman Mike Johnson ran unopposed and so he’s been elected to another term in the U.S. House, for which he says he is grateful. Johnson says, in the next term, there should be an opportunity for upward mobility in the U.S. House and the GOP; for him and fellow Louisiana delegates…:

CUT 11(12)      “…next two years.”

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory has checked himself into rehab for help with an addition to alcohol and PTSD. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Palermo.”

Dry weather has triggered open burn bans in the following parishes: Caldwell, Lincoln, Jackson, Union, Winn and West Carroll. The bans are in place until further notice. Failure to comply could mean a $500 fine and possible jail time.

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory has checked himself into a 21-day in-patient rehabilitation facility to help him overcome an addiction to alcohol and untreated Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

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District 4 Congressman Mike Johnson wins another term unopposed. Kevin Gallagher has more…:

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”  

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Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory announces that he has voluntarily checked himself into an in-patient rehabilition facility for 21 days. Guillory says he never drank before or during working hours but he believes he’s addicted to alcohol and has untreated Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. K-L-A-F and K-A-D-N TV news anchor Jeff Horchak

Cut 3 (10) “…back on track” 

Guillory is a combat veteran and served as a Platoon Leader in the U-S Cavalry during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005. He began his term as Lafayette Mayor-President in 2020 and one of his first challenges was the COVID-19 pandemic. Horchak says this is Guillory’s first job in politics…

Cut 4  (12) “…was an issue”

Horchak says because of his elected position, special arrangements have been made allowing him to remain available and in daily communication with Lafayette City-Parish Attorney Greg Logan and Chief Administrative Officer Cydra Wingerter…

Cut 5  (08) “…that goes”

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The World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global health emergency, and state leaders are asking for more vaccine doses. So far 25 monkeypox cases have been reported and State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says they need more than a thousand vaccine doses to curb a potential outbreak.

Cut 6 (10) “…anonymous sexual partners.” 

In addition to more vaccines, Governor John Bel Edwards says they want to educate residents and visitors about monkeypox especially ahead of Southern Decadence in New Orleans Labor Day weekend.

Cut 7 (13) “…disease.” 

Kanter says testing is much easier now for monkeypox and clinicians can send samples to the state lab and other reference labs. And with more testing, he says case numbers will increase.  In the US there are just under 3,000 cases of monkeypox.

Cut 8 (10) “..rather fresh”

For more information concerning Monkeypox and the state dashboard of cases, you can visit the Louisiana Department of Health’s website.

The state reported 4 new cases today bringing the statewide total to 25.

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Louisiana District 4 Congressman Mike Johnson celebrates winning re-election unopposed and the next two years in office. Johnson qualified last week to run for re-election and, when qualifying was over he had no challenger. Johnson says he’s humbled and grateful…:

Cut 9 (13) “…unnecessarily.”

Johnson says he and fellow House republicans hope to regain Majority this fall, and if that happens they have plans ahead to, as he says, “fix a lot of problems”…:

Cut 10 (13) “…the American people.” 

Johnson says, in the next  term, there should be an opportunity for upward mobility in the U.S. House and the GOP; for him and fellow Louisiana delegates…:

Cut 11 (12)  “…the next two years.”

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Three arrests have been made in connection with a burglary and arson that occurred early Sunday morning at Lutcher High School. St. James Parish Sheriff Willy Martin says security camera footage that was shared on social media helped them crack the case.

Cut 12 (08) “…may be.”   

The suspects have been identified as 19-year-old Justin Kruger, 18-year-old Mason Ainsworth, both of Paulina, and a 17-year-old male from Gramercy. All three are former Lutcher High students

After photos of the suspects were shared on social media, Martin says with the public’s help they were quickly able to arrest two of the suspects.

Cut 13 (09) “…police station.”

The suspects face simple burglary and arson charges. They also face attempted simple burglary charges after allegedly trying to break into homes and cars in a nearby neighborhood after leaving the school.

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State Wildlife & Fisheries agents charge a Folsum man with DWI and vehicular homicide for a weekend fatal boating accident. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says it happened Saturday afternoon on Lake Ponchartrain, and the victim is identified as 21-year-old Hunter Prevost, of Loranger (lo-RAHN-jer)…:

Cut 14 (11)  “…back of the boat.” 

Einck says investigating agents soon determined the boat’s operator, 22-year-old Lane Keenan, was alcohol-impaired. He’s charged with driving a vessel while impaired, reckless operation and vehicular homicide, and faces stiff fines and possible jail time…:

Cut 15 (09) “…under the influence.” 

Louisiana District 4 Congressman Mike Johnson celebrates winning re-election unopposed and the next two years in office. Johnson qualified last week to run for re-election and, when qualifying was over he had no challenger. Johnson says he and fellow House republicans hope to regain Majority this fall, and if that happens they have plans ahead to, as he says, “fix a lot of problems”…:

CUT 10(13)      “…the American people.”

State Wildlife & Fisheries agents charge a Folsum man with DWI and vehicular homicide for a weekend fatal boating accident. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says it happened Saturday afternoon on Lake Ponchartrain, and the victim is identified as 21-year-old Hunter Prevost, of Loranger. Einck says agents soon determined the boat’s operator, 22-year-old Lane Keenan, was alcohol-impaired. He now faces stiff fines and possible jail time…:

CUT 15(09)      “…under the influence.”

Monkeypox has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization; triggering Louisiana health officials to seek a big stock of smallpox vaccine, which is effective against the virus. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says there are under 3000 cases nationwide, but that will increase…:

CUT 08(10)      “…rather fresh.”

Lafayette mayor-president, Josh Guillory checks himself into a rehab facility to get help with alcohol dependence and PTSD. KLAF & KADN news anchor Jeff Horchak says, despite rehab, Guillory is keeping in close touch with the city attorney, Greg Logan, and Lafayette CAO Cydra Wingerter, on city-parish matters…:

CUT 05(08)      “…that goes.”

Guillory is in his 2^nd year of office.

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory announces that he has voluntarily checked himself into an in-patient rehabilitation facility for 21 days. The military vet entered treatment for alcohol and post-traumatic stress disorder. K-L-A-F and K-A-D-N TV news anchor Jeff Horchak says this is Guillory’s first job in politics…:

Cut 4  (12) “…was an issue”

Arrangements have been made for him to remain in contact with city leaders while in treatment.

So far 21 cases of monkeypox have been reported in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says they want to educate residents and visitors about monkeypox especially ahead of Southern Decadence in New Orleans Labor Day weekend.

Cut 7 (13) “…disease.” 

State Wildlife & Fisheries agents charge 22-year old Lane Keenan of Folsum with DWI and vehicular homicide for a weekend fatal boating accident. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says it happened Saturday afternoon on Lake Ponchartrain, and the victim is identified as 21-year-old Hunter Prevost,

Cut 14 (11)  “…back of the boat.” 

Three arrests have been made in connection with a burglary and arson that occurred early Sunday morning at Lutcher High School. St. James Parish Sheriff Willy Martin says security camera footage that was shared on social media helped them crack the case.

Cut 12 (08) “…may be.”   

The suspects have been identified as 19-year-old Justin Kruger, 18-year-old Mason Ainsworth, and a 17-year-old male. All three are former Lutcher High students.

Louisiana District 4 Congressman Mike Johnson celebrates winning re-election unopposed and his next two years in office. Johnson qualified last week to run for re-election and, when qualifying was over he had no challenger. Johnson says he’s humbled and grateful…:

CUT 09  (08)        “…unnecessarily.”

Johnson looks forward to the GOP retaking House Majority this fall.

The World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global health emergency, and state leaders are asking for more vaccine doses. So far 21 monkeypox cases have been reported and State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says they need more than a thousand vaccine doses to curb a potential outbreak…:

CUT 06(10)      “…sexual partners”

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory has checked himself into a 21-day in-patient rehabilitation facility to help him overcome an addition to alcohol and untreated Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

…and now today’s markets…

As high power bills are crippling many residents, District 4 Public Service Commissioner Mike Francis, who’s seeking re-election, says the commission is trying to help consumers.
Cut 2 (33) “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

22-year-old Lane Keenan of Folsom has been charged with vehicular homicide in a fatal boating accident that occurred Saturday night in Lake Pontchartrain. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says 21-year-old Hunter Prevost died when he fell off the front of a 25 foot vessel and got hit by the propeller. LDWF says Folsom was impaired and operating the boat when the accident happened.

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory announces that he has voluntarily checked himself into an in-patient rehabilitation facility for 21 days. Guillory says he never drank before or during working hours but he believes he’s addicted to alcohol and untreated Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. K-L-A-F and K-A-D-N TV news anchor Jeff Horchak…
cut 3 (10) “…back on track”
Guillory is a combat veteran and served as a Platoon Leader in the U-S Cavalry during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005

Tonight, a statue of LSU legend Pete Maravich will be unveiled on LSU’s campus. It’s been a long time coming for the all-time scoring leader in NCAA Division one basketball history. It took awhile because Maravich never graduated from LSU, but LSU’s Chief Brand officer Cody Worsham says Maravich’ s contributions to the game and the university are worth hundreds of statues…
cut 14 (14) “…at LSU”

Though he has two challengers for his next term in office, District 1 Congressman Steve Scalise says he’s focused on what comes AFTER Election Day…:

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory enters an in-patient rehab facility due to alcohol dependency and untreated post-traumatic stress disorder. The former military vet has made arrangements to stay in contact with city leaders during his 21 days in treatment and plans to return to his position once completed.

Entergy says 2020 hurricane restoration efforts in Louisiana totaled $4.1 billion and that cost will be paid for by customers over a 15-year period. PSC Commissioner Mike Francis who’s running for her second term says the commission has asked the utility provider to pay for even a portion of those charges.

Cut 9 (08)  “…like that.”

Francis will face two other candidates in his re-election bid in November for District 4 on the PSC.

LSU will unveil a statue of Pete Maravich tonight that will stand next to the statutes of two former Tiger legends, Shaquille O’ Neal and Bob Petit. LSU’s Chief Brand Officer Cody Worsham says members of Maravich’s family will attend, along with some of the great players of LSU’s basketball past…

Cut 15 (13)  “… of that program”

The ceremony will take place at 6:30.

Although Louisiana District 1 Congressman Steve Scalise has two challengers for the November 8th Congressional primary, he is focused on the future of the House, his party and the country. Scalise believes a number of House Democrats may lose their seats, because what’s important for them is NOT what the American people want…:
Cut 4 (12) “…fed up with it.”
Scalise is challenged for his next term by Democrat Katie Darling, a Covington area business woman and Howard Kearney, an Independent from Mandeville.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves faces two opponents in his re-election bid. Graves says securing federal dollars for a new Mississippi River Bridge is one of his top priorities….
cut 12 (12) “…..political decision”

LSU’s basketball arena is already named after the great Pete Maravich and after tonight there will also be a statue of Pistol Pete next to the PMAC. Michelle southern has more…
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Michelle Southern.”

Former LSU pole vaulter and Lafayette’s Mondo Duplantis broke his own world record as the world championships ended in Eugene, Oregon. Duplantis cleared 20-feet, 4.5 inches on his second vault to win the gold at his second world championships.

As high power bills are crippling many residents, District 4 Public Service Commissioner Mike Francis, who’s seeking re-election, says the commission is trying to help consumers.
Cut 2 (33) “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

22-year-old Lane Keenan of Folsom has been charged with vehicular homicide in a fatal boating accident that occurred Saturday night in Lake Pontchartrain. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says 21-year-old Hunter Prevost died when he fell off the front of a 25 foot vessel and got hit by the propeller. LDWF says Folsom was impaired and operating the boat when the accident happened.

District One Congressman Steve Scalise has qualified for re-election and is expected to win easily over his two challengers. The Minority Whip could rise to Majority Leader if the Republicans regain control of the House. Scalise says House Republicans will soon release their Commitment to America agenda…
cut 6 (10) “….struggling right now”
District 4 Congressman Mike Johnson has been re-elected as no one signed up to oppose the Bossier Parish Republican.

Meanwhile Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves is facing two challengers. One of them is Brian Belzer of Prairieville who says he’s pro-life…
cut 11 (12) “….incest”
Libertarian Rufus Craig Junior of Baton Rouge is also running against Graves.