The president of Lafourche Parish is moving on to become the head of the newly-created Office of Louisiana Highway Construction. Archie Chiasson will be moving into his new role August 4th. Chiasson says he’s excited to lead the new effort to improve highway construction.

Cut 6 (09) “…across the state.”

Chiasson will step down as Lafourche Parish president after five and a half years at the helm – during which time he led the parish during some trying times, including Hurricane Francine and a couple of plane crashes.

Senator Bill Cassidy was on hand at the White House as President Trump signed the Halt Fentanyl Act into law. Cassidy says the new law gives law enforcement another tool to combat the fentanyl crisis.

Cut 4 (05) “…homes and communities.”

The new law increases penalties for trafficking not only fentanyl, but also fentanyl-related substances.

Rivalries renewed — the Sun Belt officially welcomes Louisiana Tech at a press conference in Ruston. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 23 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Louisiana State Police is now accepting applications for Cadet Class 108. Captain Johnnie Brown says you can fill out the application on the state police website.

Cut 13 (08)  “…police application process.”

The deadline is August 18th; the class begins January 4th of next year.

Four law enforcement officers including former and current police chiefs have been arrested. They’re accused of accepting money to fabricate police reports so some foreign nationals could obtain U-Visas. FBI Special Agent Jonathan Tapp says law enforcement officers must hold themselves to a higher standard, and those indicted in this fraud scheme failed to do so.

Cut 5 (09) “…for personal gain.”

The officers are facing fraud and conspiracy charges.

A State Police Trooper is recovering from serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle while investigating a prior crash. L-S-P says the officer is in stable condition after he was struck by a vehicle in Opelousas on Louisiana Highway 190 at the intersection with Louisiana Highway 104 in St. Landry Parish.

Senator Bill Cassidy joined President Trump at the White House as he signed the Halt Fentanyl Act into law, which increases penalties for trafficking not only fentanyl, but also fentanyl-related substances. Cassidy says fentanyl is a killer in the United States.

Cut 3 (08) “…majority of them.”

Cassidy says the new law gives law enforcement another tool to combat the fentanyl crisis.

Louisiana Tech will be joining the Sun Belt Conference in either the summer of 2026 or 2027. University President Jim Henderson is looking forward the return of heated rivalries for Louisiana sports fans.

Cut 10 (13) “…student athletes.”

Louisiana Tech was previously in the Sun Belt from 1991 to 2001.

Four Louisiana law enforcement officers including former and current police chiefs have been arrested. They’re accused of accepting money to fabricate police reports so some foreign nations could obtain U-Visas. Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood says the indicted law enforcement officers do not represent law enforcement as a whole.

Cut 6 (10) “…is what happens.”

A new Louisiana State Police Cadet Class is set to start in January and applications are due by August 18^th. Captain Johnnie Brown says the application process lasts several months and has several components.

Cut 14 (09) “…the application process.”

To qualify, applicants need to be at least 21 years old and meet other requirements. Cadet Class 108 starts January 4th of next year.

South Louisiana could be in for a very wet couple of days, and that could be a sign of things to come later this summer. So state officials are using this occasion to urge you to get emergency kits together when the risk for hurricanes intensifies. Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security Director Chris Anderson says one good thing to have in your kit is a NOAA weather radio.

Cut 9 (06)  “…NOAA weather radio.”

Louisiana Tech was officially welcomed to the Sunbelt conference yesterday. Since missing the May 1st deadline to leave Conference USA next season, officials are negotiating a departure date for the 2026 or 2027 football season. Tech will be the 14th school in one of the premier mid-major conferences. University President Jim Henderson says this is a significant moment.

Cut 11 (13) “…as a whole.”

Four law enforcement officers including former and current police chiefs have been arrested. They’re accused of accepting money to fabricate police reports so some foreign nations could obtain U-Visas. FBI Special Agent Jonathan Tapp says law enforcement officers must hold themselves to a higher standard, and those indicted in this fraud scheme failed to do so.

Cut 5 (09) “…for personal gain.”

Heavy rains from a tropical disturbance are moving into South Louisiana. Homeland security Director of the Livingston Parish, Chris Anderson says as Livingston and other parishes do their part in preparing, you can do your part as well by listening to and heeding the latest forecasts and emergency information.

Cut 8 (06) “…saying is credible.”

Governor Landry is holding a news conference at GOHSEP this morning to update the public.

Rivalries renewed — the Sun Belt officially welcomed Louisiana Tech at a press conference in Ruston yesterday. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The LSU Tigers will open SEC play against the Gators on September 13th. There are high expectations for Florida’s quarterback, DJ Lagway and He’s looking forward to the expectations and a Saturday night matchup in Death Valley.

Cut 17 (13)  “…put on a show.”

Governor Landry will be holding a news conference at GOHSEP this morning to give an update on the heavy rains heading to South Louisiana. Forecasters are calling for several inches of rain, with possible flooding in some areas. And South Louisiana Parishes are preparing. Homeland security Director of the Livingston Parish, Chris Anderson says the parish is already on top of things.

Cut 7 (10) “…local fire stations.”

Governor Landry is expected to urge residents to use this storm to get emergency kits together for later this summer, when the risk for hurricanes intensifies.

Louisiana State Police are now accepting applications for Cadet Class 108. Captain Johnnie Brown on the requirements for consideration.

Cut 15 (07) “…of college credit.”

He says a combination of the two, such as one year of law enforcement experience and 30 semester hours of college credit is also acceptable. Three years of continuous active duty military service will also qualify. The application deadline is August 18^th.

The law enforcement community in Louisiana is shaken to the core over the arrests of four Louisiana law enforcement officers in a massive visa fraud scheme. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Louisiana Tech and the Sun Belt Conference held a press conference yesterday to welcome the Bulldogs to the conference. Tech will owe a Conference USA exit fee of at least five million dollars. With lowered costs and increased revenues from Sun Belt West opponents, President Jim Henderson says the Bulldogs are committed to returning to their athletic pedigree.

Cut 12 (12) “…conference championships.”

The indictment of four law enforcement officers in a visa fraud scheme has shaken the law enforcement community. The officers, including two current police chiefs and one former police chief, are accused of accepting money to fabricate police reports so some foreign nationals could obtain U-Visas to remain in the U.S. IRS Criminal Investigations Special Agent in Charge Demetrius Hardeman says incidents like these are a black eye to the law enforcement community.

Cut 4 (09) “…at every level.”

Louisiana State Police is now accepting applications for Cadet Class 108. While the class does not start until January 4th, 2026, the application deadline is August 18th – a little more than one month from now. Captain Johnnie Brown says you can fill out the application on the state police website.

Cut 13 (08)  “…police application process.”

And Captain Brown says that application process lasts several months and has several components.

Governor Landry is holding a news conference this morning to discuss severe weather preparations. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Louisiana Tech and the Sun Belt Conference held a press conference in Ruston, officially welcoming the Bulldogs to the conference yesterday. University President Jim Henderson is looking forward the return of heated rivalries for Louisiana sports fans.

Cut 10 (13) “…student athletes.”

The law enforcement community in Louisiana is shaken to the core over the arrests of four Louisiana law enforcement officers in a massive visa fraud scheme. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Governor Landry is holding a news conference this morning to discuss severe weather preparations. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Rivalries renewed — the Sun Belt officially welcomed Louisiana Tech at a press conference in Ruston yesterday. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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The indictment of four law enforcement officers in a major visa fraud scheme has shaken the law enforcement community to the core. The officers, including two current police chiefs and one former police chief, are accused of accepting money to fabricate police reports so that foreign nationals and their families could obtain U-Visas to remain in the U.S. IRS Criminal Investigations Special Agent in Charge Demetrius Hardeman says incidents like these are a black eye to the law enforcement community.

Cut 4 (09) “…at every level.”

FBI Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Tapp says law enforcement officers must hold themselves to a higher standard, and those indicted in this fraud scheme failed to do so.

Cut 5 (09) “…for personal gain.”

Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood says the indicted law enforcement officers do not represent law enforcement as a whole.

Cut 6 (10) “…is what happens.”

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Governor Landry will be holding a news conference at GOHSEP headquarters this morning to give an update on the heavy rains that are expected to pound South Louisiana. Forecasters are calling for several inches of rain, possibly resulting in flooding in some areas. As such, parishes throughout South Louisiana are getting ready. Chris Anderson, the homeland security director of the Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says the parish is already on top of things.

Cut 7 (10) “…local fire stations.”

Anderson says as Livingston and other parishes do their part in preparing, you can do your part as well – and that involves listening to and heeding the latest forecasts.

Cut 8 (06) “…saying is credible.”

Among other things, Landry is expected to urge you to use this storm to get your emergency kit together for later this summer, when the risk for hurricanes intensifies. Anderson says one very good thing to have in your kit is a NOAA weather radio.

Cut 9 (06)  “…NOAA weather radio.”

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Louisiana Tech and the Sun Belt Conference held a press conference in Ruston, officially welcoming the Bulldogs to the conference yesterday. University President Jim Henderson is looking forward the return of heated rivalries for Louisiana sports fans.

Cut 10 (13) “…student athletes.”

Since missing the May 1st deadline to leave Conference USA next season, officials are negotiating a departure date for the 2026 or 2027 football season. Tech will be the 14th school in one of the premier mid-major conferences. Henderson says this is a significant moment.

Cut 11 (13) “…as a whole.”

Louisiana Tech will owe a Conference USA exit fee of at least five-million dollars. With lowered costs and increased revenues from Sun Belt West opponents, Henderson says the Bulldogs are committed to returning to their athletic pedigree.

Cut 12 (12) “…conference championships.”

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Louisiana State Police is now accepting applications for Cadet Class 108. While the class does not start until January 4th, 2026, the application deadline is August 18th – a little more than one month from now. Captain Johnnie Brown says you can fill out the application on the state police website.

Cut 13 (08)  “…police application process.”

And Captain Brown says that application process lasts several months and has several components.

Cut 14 (09) “…the application process.”

Brown says there are certain requirements in order to be a Louisiana State Police trooper.

Cut 15 (07) “…of college credit.”

Or they can have a combination of the two, such as one year of law enforcement experience and 30 semester hours of college credit. Or they can have three years of continuous active duty military service.

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Florida quarterback DJ Lagway stole the show at SEC Media Days yesterday. The sophomore went 6-and-1 as a starter last year. He recalled the Gators’ win over LSU last season in a week he struggled with injury.

Cut 16 (15) “…gonna be fun.”

The Tigers will open SEC play against the Gators September 13. There are high expectations for Lagway entering its second season despite Florida facing perhaps the toughest schedule in the country. He’s looking forward to the expectations and a Saturday night matchup in Death Valley.

Cut 17 (13)  “…put on a show.”

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LSU has made some moves in the transfer portal following the MLB Draft. Oregon State third baseman Trent Caraway went undrafted as a top 150 prospect. Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball says Caraway was a big-name recruit who struggled during the regular season.

Cut 18 (16) “…really really good.”

Caraway hit .267 last year with 12 homers and 47 RBI. He hit half of his home runs in the NCAA tournament.

The Tigers also brought in first baseman Zach Yorke from Grand Canyon University. Rogers says Yorke’s six-foot-two, 290-pound frame isn’t your prototypical SEC baseball player, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a spot for him in the league.

Cut 19 (14) “…pure hitters.”

Yorke slugged 13 homers with a .339 batting average in 48 games last season.

Infielder Tanner Reaves, center fielder Chris Stanfield and pitcher Zac Cowan announced they’d be returning after going undrafted. Rogers says Cowan will give the Tigers a strong foundation on the pitching staff.

Cut 20 (15) “…back-to-back championships (2x).”

The Tigers also landed Kansas right-hander Cooper Moore. Moore recorded a 3.93 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 14 starts for the Jayhawks.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announces a 62-count indictment against five people, including four law enforcement officers, in connection with a visa fraud scheme. The indicted officers are Oakdale Police Chief Chad Boyle; Michael Slaney of the Ward 5 Marshal’s Office in Oakdale, Forest Hill Police Chief Glynn Dixon and Former Glenmora Police Chief Tebo Onishea. The fifth suspect is businessman Chandrakant Patel.  Alex (“Alec”) Van Hook, the acting U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, says this involves U-Visas, which foreign nationals who are victims of or are witnesses to crimes can obtain to remain in the country during the investigation.

Cut 5 (12) “…United States Government.”

The indictment says Patel paid the officers five-thousand dollars for each foreign national placed on the report, in an effort to keep them and their family members in the United States.

South Louisiana is bracing for rain – and a lot of it. While a current disturbance in the gulf is not expected to grow into a tropical storm, it is expected to hover over the area for quite some time. So LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says while wind won’t be a factor, rainfall certainly will be.

Cut 8 (13) “…rain on us.”

LSU faces Alabama in Tuscaloosa November 8th, as they try to snap a two-game losing streak to the Crimson Tide. Alabama went 9-and-4 in their first season under Head Coach Kalen DeBoer and missed the College Football Playoff. DeBoer says that team last season fell short of the Alabama standard.

Cut 13 (09)  “…because of it.”