A Houma woman and her boyfriend face first-degree murder charges after her toddler was found dead in a trash can. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The state’s trigger laws that bans abortions have once again been blocked. Baton Rouge Judge Don Johnson issued a temporary restraining order, which means abortions can resume for now. Judge Johnson will hold a hearing for Monday to determine if he should grant a preliminary injunction until a trial can be held on the constitutionality of the trigger laws.

The state health department is reporting two new cases of monkeypox infection in Louisiana. Both of the infected individuals are from the New Orleans area and this brings the total number of monkeypox cases to three. State Health officer Doctor Joe Kanter on the symptoms of monkeypox…
cut 3 (11) “…blisters”
The C-D-C says monkeypox can spread from person-to-person through direct contact with the infectious rash.

At this time last year, Trina Edwards was grieving over the loss of her husband, former four-term governor Edwin Edwards. Trina told Talk Louisiana Host Jim Engster she still misses Edwin, but has found a new love and that’s former two-time House Speaker and Senate President John Alario. She says their relationship blossomed after she went to a Saints game with Alario in early January….
cut 14 (08) “…was it”

Terrebonne Parish District Attorney Joseph Waitz says he could seek the death penalty against a Houma mother and her boyfriend as they are accused of killing her two-year-old son and dumping her body in a trash can. Waitz says the community is in shock over what 28-year-old Maya Jones and 37-year-old Jermaine Robinson allegedly did…
cut 11 (12) “…to me”
A motive is not known.

Charges are pending against 44-year-old Carla Lacombe of Eunice after driving off the road on Highway 91 in Acadia Parish, which resulted in the death of eight-year-old Macy Guidry who was unrestrained and riding in the front seat. Trooper Thomas Gossen says Guidry was ejected from the vehicle…
cut 8 (07) “….see often”

The widow of former Governor Edwin Edwards, Trina Edwards, says she definitely has a type as she spoke openly about her new romance and that’s with 78-year-old John Alario, the former two-time House Speaker and Senate President. Trina Edwards says she and the late governor would talk often about who she would marry after his passing…
Cut 13 (11) “…do what you want”
Trina was a guest on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster.

A new high school sports season is around the corner and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association needs more officials and referees. LHSAA assistant executive director Lee Sanders says there are a lot of benefits in being a referee….
cut 21 (12) “….travel”
Football officials can make at least 72 to 100-dollars a game, plus travel, a volleyball referee can earn at least 60-dollars a match plus travel.

Police in Houma say a local woman and her boyfriend are under investigation, after officers found the remains of her 2-year-old son in a trash can. At a press conference, Houma Police Chief Dana Coleman says the couple initially said the child was abducted, but evidence collected implicates them…:

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The investigation into how and why little Ezekiel Jones died is still underway. No arrests have yet been made.

State Police say a single vehicle crash Monday in Acadia Parish led to the death of an 8-year-old girl, who was in the front seat and not seat-belted. Trooper Tom Gossen says Macey Guidry was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. He says there may be charges for the driver…:

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Two more cases of monkeypox turn up in Louisiana. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says two people in the New Orleans area are positive; bringing the total to three cases. Monkeypox is considered a cousin of smallpox and Kanter says smallpox vaccines can be used to prevent monkeypox…:

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LDH is working with the CDC and the patients’ healthcare providers to identify and notify individuals in Louisiana who may have been in contact with the patients while they were infectious. Monkeypox is transmitted by direct physical contact; often sexual.

…and now today’s markets with Neil Melancon

State Police in Troop I report a child riding without proper restraints was killed Monday in a single-vehicle crash on state Highway 91 in Acadia Parish. Trooper First Class Thomas Gossen says a pickup driven by 44-year-old Carla Lacombe, of Eunice, lost control and went into a spin and overturned, after hitting a culvert…:

CUT 06  (07)        “result of the crash.”

Gossen says impairment is not suspected, but the driver may have ben distracted. He says an investigation of the crash is underway, and there may be charges for Lacombe.

The widow of former governor Edwin Edwards opened up about her new romantic relationship during an interview on Jim Engster’s Baton Rouge radio show. 43-year-old Trina Edwards is now dating former House Speaker and Senate President John Alario, who is 78…:

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Trina Edwards says she definitely “has a type.”

The National Hurricane Center says it’s less likely a trough along the Gulf Coast will develop into a tropical depression. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee gives us an update…:

CUT 02(32)      “…I-10 corridor.”

Two new cases of monkeypox have turned up in the New Orleans area. The Department of Health says monkeypox is transmissible through physical contact; either sexual or direct touching of an infected person’s rash. These latest reported case bring the total in Louisiana to three.

Police say a Houma mother and her live-in boyfriend are facing charges relative to first degree murder after a two-year-old child was found dead in a trash can. Maya Jones told detectives Ezekiel Harry was abducted, but her story eventually fell apart and Ezekiel’s body was found a block away from the police department. Jones and 37-year-old Jeremaine Robinson are in custody.

The Louisiana Department of Health has identified two more monkeypox cases bringing the total to three in this state. The two new cases are individuals in the greater New Orleans area. State Epidemiologist Doctor Theresa Sokol says monkeypox is less transmissible than COVID and physical contact is usually needed…
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A new report shows small business owners hold little hope for the economy – and their businesses – to improve anytime soon.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Louisiana’s real estate market appears to be slowing down, as interest rates rise and inflation affects the cost of everything else. Kristin Courville is a realtor in the Capital Region. She says she is definitely seeing more listings on the market…:
Cut 13 (09) “…to two days pending.”
She says recent hikes in interest rates – coupled with high costs for gasoline and groceries – are giving many potential buyers cold feet.

The National Federation of Independent Business says as inflation continues to dominate business decisions, small business owners’ expectations for better business conditions have reached a new low. State Director of the NFIB Dawn McVea says owners point their collective finger at the White House…
cut 5 (07)( “….killing small busineses”
The federal government reports that consumer prices are nine-percent higher than a year earlier. Five of the six major food groups is up by double digits.

This could result in another large interest rate hike this month. Louisiana real estate agent Kristin Courville says buyers can always refinance at a lower cost when rates head back down…
cut 15 (07) “….to creep up”
Courville says it’s still a good time to buy a home, which is always cheaper than rent.

The state health department is reporting two new cases of monkeypox infection in Louisiana. Both of the infected individuals are from the New Orleans area and this brings the total number of monkeypox cases to three. State Health officer Doctor Joe Kanter on the symptoms of monkeypox…
cut 3 (11) “…blisters”
The C-D-C says monkeypox can spread from person-to-person through direct contact with the infectious rash.

A Baton Rouge pro-life women’s clinic was vandalized Monday. The Women’s New Life Clinic was covered in spray painted graffiti. Messages read “abortion is a right”, “fake clinic” and more. Pro-Life Louisiana spokesperson Sarah Zagorski says the incident is sad and unfortunate…:
Cut 7 (08) “….absolutely horrific.”

The state’s trigger laws that bans abortions have once again been blocked by a Louisiana judge. Baton Rouge Judge Don Johnson issued a temporary restraining order, which means abortions can resume for now. Judge Johnson has scheduled a hearing for Monday to determine if he should grant a preliminary injunction until a trial can be held on the constitutionality of the trigger laws.

Meanwhile, Baton Rouge Police is investigating vandalism that took place at a pro-life medical clinic. The clinic offers free pregnancy services but spray painted messages say it’s a fake clinic and abortion is a right. Louisiana Right To Life spokesperson Sarah Zagorski says the vandals are oppressing women they advocate for..
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The National Federation of Independent Business says small business expectation for future conditions has hit an all-time low. NFIB state director Dawn McVea says small business owners say supply chain issues, inflated costs and high fuel prices are combining to make their outlook for future months poor. But she says fewer owners are raising retail prices…
cut 6 (08) “…live with that”

Is the current economy hurting Louisiana’s real estate market? Kevin Gallagher reports…:
Cut 3 (28) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Police say a Houma mother and her live-in boyfriend are facing charges relative to first degree murder after a two-year-old child was found dead in a trash can. Maya Jones told detectives Ezekiel Harry was abducted, but her story eventually fell apart and Ezekiel’s body was found a block away from the police department. Jones and 37-year-old Jeremaine Robinson are in custody.

Baton Rouge police are investigating an apparent vandalism that took place at the pro-life facility called Women’s New Life Clinic. Several messages were spray painted on the facility, including abortion is a right and Jane’s Revenge. Louisiana Right to Life spokesperson Sarah Zagorski….
cut 8 (12) “…building as well”
Meanwhile a Baton Rouge judge has suspended the state’s trigger laws that ban abortion allowing clinics to re-open. A hearing on the issue is set for Monday.

A new report shows small business owners hold little hope for the economy – and their businesses – to improve anytime soon.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The housing market is cooling off. Capital region real estate agent Kristin Courville says recent hikes in interest rates—coupled with high costs for gasoline and groceries– are giving many potential buyers cold feet…
cut 14 (09) “….dating the rate”
Courville says buyers can always refinance to a lower rate when the economy improves.

For the second time in two and a half weeks, a state judge has blocked Louisiana’s law that bans abortions allowing the state’s three licensed clinics that terminate pregnancies to re-open. Baton Rouge Judge Don Johnson has a set a hearing on the issue for Monday.

The National Hurricane Center says its less likely a trough along the Gulf Coast will develop into a tropical depression. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee gives us an update….
cut 2 (32) “…I-10 corridor”

Small businesses have a bleak outlook for better business conditions for the near-future. National Federation of Independent Business state director Dawn McVea says their monthly Optimism Index survey of members has dropped nearly 4 points;,,,:
Cut 4 (10) “…unfortunate to see that.”
McVea says as inflation continues to dominate business decisions, small business owners’ expectations for better business conditions have reached a new low.

A new high school sports season is around the corner and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association needs more officials and referees. LHSAA executive director Lee Sanders says there are a lot of benefits in being a referee….
cut 11 (12) “….travel”
Football officials can make at least 72 to 100-dollars a game, plus travel, a volleyball referee can earn at least 60-dollars a match plus travel.