Louisiana is due for yet another hot and muggy week, and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s not just your imagination; according to a study from the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program, it’s getting more humid.

Cut 3 (10) “…50 years ago.”

If you have a state tax refund owed to you, you have until September 6th to claim it before the money goes into unclaimed property. Byron Henderson with the Department of Revenue says it has almost 17-million dollars in uncashed tax refunds, and notices went out today. 

Cut 6 (11) “…and business taxpayers.”

Henderson says if the money is not claimed by the deadline, it is NOT forfeited.

With hot weather upon us, many will be cooling off in the pool. With kids, it’s extremely important to keep a close eye on them at all times. Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says drowning is the third leading cause of death among kids ages one to 14 in the state.

Cut 9 (09)  “…in swimming pools.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson opened up on why he sent the House home for its summer recess three days early to avoid voting on a petition to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. On NBC’s “Meet The Press,” Johnson says the discharge petition would have required the release of grand jury testimony.

Cut 14 (10) “…the court proceedings.”

Johnson said House Republicans insist on the release of all credible evidence – however, they also insist on protecting the identities of all victims.

House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House a few days early and On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” yesterday, the Louisiana Republican said the purpose of adjourning early was ending the chaos in the House Rules Committee over releasing Jeffery Epstein files.

Cut 13 (11)  “…Committee is about.”

Johnson says the discharge petition would have required the release of grand jury testimony.

Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says drowning is the third leading cause of death among kids ages one to 14. He says always watch your children near water and be prepared.

Cut 11 (08) “…of an emergency.”

Abraham also urges you to enroll your kids in swim classes at an early age and to surround your pools with high fences and protective barriers, including self-closing and self-latching gates.

If you’re expecting a tax refund but you haven’t received it yet, now is the time to act. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Feel like summers are hotter? There’s a reason. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says a study from the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program shows it’s getting more humid and higher humidity prevents sweat from evaporating off your skin as easily, which helps cool you off.  And he says there are other consequences.

Cut 5 (13) “…also increasing.”

More trouble for the Orleans Parish Jail as an inmate is mistakenly released on Friday. Jail staff released 30-year-old Khalil Bryan, who was being held for possession of stolen property and drug paraphernalia, as well as resisting an officer. Sheriff Susan Hutson addressed the incident in a news conference.

Cut 7 (05) “…take full responsibility.”

Hutson says Bryan was released instead of an inmate with the same last name and a similar first name. Bryan remains on the loose.

17 million dollars in hazard mitigation funding was approved for nine parishes affected by Hurricane Francine in September of 2024. GOHSEP Assistant Director Sandra Gaspard says these aren’t just relief funds. They’ll go towards fortification projects to protect from future storms.

Cut 10 (12) “…critical facilities.”

The Republican field for U.S. Senate in Louisiana is getting crowded. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

The reason independents can vote in the primary is that come Friday, the Independent Party will officially cease to exist as a recognized political party in Louisiana. On that day, people who registered as “Independent” will have their affiliations changed to “No Party,” which will allow them to vote in a closed primary of either the Democratic or the Republican party.

In a disturbing story, Union Parish Sheriff’s deputies have arrested four people in connection with the death of a newborn infant found in a toilet in the February 2025 when Emergency personnel reportedly responded to a call to a Farmerville home where a someone had given birth in a bathroom. Investigators say the newborn was left submerged for several minutes before help was called and no one attempted to remove the child before paramedics arrived. 21-year-old Lindsey Nicole Washington and 69-year-old Lee Dell “Pop” Nation, Jr. are facing second degree murder charges. 74-year-old Evelyn Nation and 60-year-old Elaine Nation are facing negligent homicide charges.

House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House until September a few days early, avoiding a vote to release files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. On NBC’s “Meet The Press,” the Louisiana Republican said House Republicans insist on the release of all credible evidence – however:

Cut 12 (15) “…include those protections.”

The Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program has proven what Louisianians have felt for years: humidity levels are rising. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

If you haven’t cashed a state tax refund check, you have until September 6th to claim it before the money goes into unclaimed property. Byron Henderson with the Department of Revenue says

the unclaimed tax refunds were sent out in the form of paper checks.

Cut 8 (11) “…not been redeemed.”

If you miss the deadline, you can claim your refund by going to revenue.louisiana.gov/unclaimed refund.

It’s feeling hotter in Louisiana and our weather is more humid. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says researchers have measured dew point levels across the eastern U.S. and dew points that rarely reached the upper 70s 50 years ago are now routinely cracking the 80s. Several factors contribute to South Louisiana’s climate.

Cut 4 (11) “…more moisture.”

Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham is reminding parents and caregivers to pay close attention to children while they’re swimming or around water and do so actively.

Cut 10 (08) “…within arm’s reach.”

Dr. Abraham says drowning is the third leading cause of death among kids ages one to 14 in the state. High fences and barriers with self-closing and self-latching gates are also recommended.

House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House a few days early and On NBC’s “Meet The Press,” yesterday the Louisiana Republican said he did it to end the chaos caused when Democrats hijacked the House Rules Committee to turn it into an Epstein hearing. He said to release the files, the discharge petition would have required the release of grand jury testimony.

Cut 14 (10) “…the court proceedings.”

Notices from the Department of Revenue are going out to taxpayers who haven’t cashed their state refunds. They have until September 6th to claim the refund before the money goes into unclaimed property but if the money isn’t claimed by September 6^th deadline, Byron Henderson with the Department of Revenue says it is NOT forfeited.

Cut 7 (08) “…of the taxpayer.”

If you receive a letter of an unclaimed state tax refund, you can claim your money by either going to revenue.louisiana.gov/UnclaimedRefund.

If you’re expecting a tax refund but you haven’t received it yet, now is the time to act. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House a few days early and On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” yesterday, the Louisiana Republican said the purpose of adjourning early was ending the chaos in the House Rules Committee over releasing Jeffery Epstein files.

Cut 13 (11)  “…Committee is about.”

Johnson says the discharge petition would have required the release of grand jury testimony.

Louisiana is due for yet another hot and muggy week, and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s not just your imagination; according to a study from the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program, it’s getting more humid.

Cut 3 (10) “…50 years ago.”

With hot weather upon us, many will be cooling off in the pool and it’s important to remember to keep a close eye on children around water. Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says drowning is the third leading cause of death in the state among children ages one to 14.

Cut 9 (09)  “…in swimming pools.”

He urges parents to enroll their children in swim classes at an early age and to surround your pools with high fences and protective barriers, including self-closing and self-latching gates.

The Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program has proven what Louisianians have felt for years: humidity levels are rising. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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If you’re expecting a tax refund but you haven’t received it yet, now is the time to act. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Louisiana is due for yet another hot and muggy week, and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s not just your imagination; according to a study from the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program, it’s getting more humid.

Cut 3 (10) “…50 years ago.”

Researchers have measured dew point levels across the eastern U.S. Keim says dew points that rarely reached the upper 70s 50 years ago are now routinely cracking the 80s. Several factors contribute to South Louisiana’s oppressive climate.

Cut 4 (11) “…more moisture.”

Keim says higher humidity prevents sweat from evaporating off your skin as easily, which helps cool you off.  In addition to increased discomfort, there are more impactful consequences.

Cut 5 (13) “…also increasing.”

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If you have a state tax refund owed to you, you have until September 6th to claim it before the money goes into unclaimed property. Byron Henderson with the Department of Revenue says it has almost 17-million dollars in uncashed tax refunds, and notices are going out today.

Cut 6 (11) “…and business taxpayers.”

Henderson says it’s important to note that if the money is not claimed by the September 6th deadline, it is NOT forfeited.

Cut 7 (08) “…of the taxpayer.”

Henderson says the unclaimed tax refunds were sent out in the form of paper checks.

Cut 8 (11) “…not been redeemed.”

If you receive a letter of an unclaimed state tax refund, you can claim your money by either going to revenue.louisiana.gov/UnclaimedRefund, or you can complete and return the voucher attached to the letter.

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With hot weather upon us, many will be cooling off in the pool. With kids, it’s extremely important to keep a close eye on them at all times. Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says drowning is the third leading cause of death among kids ages one to 14 in the state.

Cut 9 (09)  “…in swimming pools.”

Dr. Abraham says not only watch your kids while they’re swimming, but do so actively.

Cut 10 (08) “…within arm’s reach.”

Abraham urges you to always be prepared when it comes to kids and water.

Cut 11 (08) “…of an emergency.”

Abraham also urges you to enroll your kids in swim classes at an early age and to surround your pools with high fences and protective barriers, including self-closing and self-latching gates.

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***Note: Must credit NBC’s “Meet The Press”***

To avoid a vote on releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House until September a few days early. Why did he do that? On NBC’s “Meet The Press,” the Louisiana Republican said House Republicans insist on the release of all credible evidence – however:

Cut 12 (15) “…include those protections.”

On NBC’s “Meet The Press,” Speaker Johnson says the purpose of adjourning early was ending the chaos in the House Rules Committee.

Cut 13 (11)  “…Committee is about.”

On NBC’s “Meet The Press,” Johnson says the discharge petition would have required the release of grand jury testimony.

Cut 14 (10) “…the court proceedings.”

If you have a state tax refund owed to you, you have until September 6th to claim it before the money goes into unclaimed property. Byron Henderson with the Department of Revenue says it has almost 17-million dollars in uncashed tax refunds, and notices are going out today. 

Cut 6 (11) “…and business taxpayers.”

Henderson says if the money is not claimed by the deadline, it is NOT forfeited.

To avoid a vote on releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House until September a few days early. On NBC’s “Meet The Press,” Johnson said Republicans insist on the release of all credible evidence – however:

Cut 12 (15) “…include those protections.”

The Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program has proven what Louisianians have felt for years: humidity levels are rising. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”