Last week on KEEL Radio in Shreveport, state senator Alan Seabaugh said Governor Jeff Landry has been a huge disappointment. That strong statement came after the governor used his line-item veto power to take state funding away from four projects in Seabaugh’s district. Governor Landry went on KEEL Radio yesterday and explained his reasonings for the line item vetoes…

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It’s been reported that Landry’s line-item veto pen was used to cancel funding for pet projects in the districts of Republican lawmakers who voted against an insurance reform bill the governor supported.

There’s concern about rural hospitals in the wake of the passage of the tax and spending bill in Congress. But Jeff Reynolds, the executive director of the Louisiana Rural Hospital Coalition, says none are in danger of closing because the cuts don’t kick in right away.

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Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville has been renamed back to Camp Beauregard after Battle of New Orleans veteran Captain Jacques Toutant Beauregard. Previously named after Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, the base’s name was changed in 2022. Lieutenant Colonel Noel Collins says restoration honors Louisiana history.

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You can now use LA Wallet at any TSA checkpoint in the country. Governor Jeff Landry made the announcement with a video posted on social media.

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Landry says the Transportation and Security Administration has certified LA wallet complies with federal requirements, allowing Louisiana residents to present LA Wallet at TSA security checkpoints, federal buildings and courthouses for the next three years.

Last week, Shreveport Republican Senator Alan Seabaugh took to the airwaves to rip Governor Landry. Now, the governor has responded. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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State officials announce LA Wallet is accepted at TSA checkpoints nationwide. Colleen Crain has more.

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LSU players previewed the 2025 season at SEC Football Media Days in Atlanta yesterday. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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After Shreveport Republican Senator Alan Seabaugh ripped Governor Landry on KEEL radio last week, the governor went on its morning show to give his response. Seabaugh especially had some choice words over Landry using his line-item veto power to scrap four of his projects. Landry says there simply wasn’t enough money for all the projects the legislature gave him.

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Landry said as such, some projects had to go, and Seabaugh’s projects got the short end of the stick. While one legislative reporter found that Landry’s line-item vetoes were aimed at projects put forth by lawmakers who voted against House Bill 148, Landry gave a different reason.

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Landry says the reason that Seabaugh is criticizing him is because he’s mad at him for vetoing his Senate Bill 111, which would have watered down Louisiana’s “bad faith” law, which holds insurance companies responsible for unreasonably delaying or denying claims.

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There’s been plenty of noise about rural hospitals in the wake of the passage of the tax and spending bill in Congress. Democrats say because of cuts to Medicaid, 33 of them in Louisiana will close. Republicans say that’s a false alarm. Jeff Reynolds, the executive director of the Louisiana Rural Hospital Coalition, says none are in danger of closing because the cuts don’t kick in right away.

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Reynolds says nearly all rural hospitals in the state are in good financial health at this time

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Reynolds says rural hospitals closing in Louisiana are extremely rare, and the legislature would go out of its way to make sure that all of them stay open.

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You can now use LA Wallet at any TSA checkpoint in the country. Governor Jeff Landry made the announcement with a video posted on social media.

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Landry says the Transportation and Security Administration has certified LA wallet complies with federal requirements, allowing Louisiana residents to present LA Wallet at TSA security checkpoints, federal buildings and courthouses for the next three years.

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The governor’s office says TSA will again review Louisiana’s LA Wallet to ensure it remains compliant with federal privacy and security standards.

Landry also says Louisiana Office Motor of Vehicles Director Bryan Adams and his team have made upgrades to the OMV computer system to prevent the service disruptions that hampered the state agency earlier this year.

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Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville is being renamed back to Camp Beauregard after Battle of New Orleans veteran Captain Jacques Toutant Beauregard. Previously named after Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, the base’s name was changed in 2022. Lieutenant Colonel Noel Collins says restoration honors Louisiana history.

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Beauregard fought with the Third Regiment of the Louisiana Militia in the first land engagement in the Battle of New Orleans against General Edward Packenham and the British Army. Collins says it was important to find someone who embodies the Louisiana National Guard.

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Collins says the Battle of New Orleans is extremely important to the history of Louisiana and the Louisiana National Guard, and Guardsmen will continue Beauregard’s legacy through federal deployments and state emergencies.

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LSU players recapped the offseason and previewed the 2025 campaign at SEC Media Days yesterday. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier says this year’s roster is the closest he’s been a part of.

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Nussmeier is the only returning 4,000-yard passer in college football, but with a year’s worth of tape to study, he expects to improve in year two under center. The gunslinger threw 12 interceptions last year and says he can do a better job taking care of the football.

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Wide receiver Chris Hilton projects to be the Tigers’ top receiver this season after struggling with injuries in his collegiate career. Hilton arrived in Baton Rouge the same year as Nussmeier and says he’s seen his quarterback grow off the field.

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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the gulf for the possibility of some tropical activity later this week. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says whatever does eventually happen likely will not have much of a major impact on the Louisiana coast.

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Keim says if anything, this will be a rainmaker, with the biggest likelihood being late in the week and into the weekend.

A police chase in Lincoln Parish ends with deputies shooting and killing the driver they were chasing. Deputy Amanda Lyon with the Northeast Louisiana Sheriff’s Investigative Unit says the pursuit lasted for about 16 miles, coming to an end on U.S. 167 near Paradise Point Lane.

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But instead, the man pointed his gun at deputies, who shot him. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

One of the biggest question marks for LSU football going into this season is the offensive line, having lost four of last year’s starters to the NFL. Coach Brian Kelly says his staff has been preparing the next generation since Will Campbell and Emery Jones started as freshmen.

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Louisiana Tech is officially Sun Belt-bound after league officials voted to invite the Bulldogs this morning. Locked On Sun Belt Podcast host Dave Schultz says this is a departure, since most of the conference’s recent additions had been in the east.

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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the gulf for the possibility of some tropical activity later this week. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says as of right now, the odds of a tropical depression forming are low.

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He doesn’t expect high winds or storm surge, but we could see a heavy rain event late in the week and into the weekend.

A Carencro man is one point four six million dollars richer after taxes thanks to the Powerball ticket he bought in Lafayette Forth of July weekend. Fermon Bonin was one number away from winning the 192.4-million-dollar jackpot. The Lafayette convenience store where he bought the ticket is excited too since they receive a $20,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly kicked off SEC Media Days in Atlanta this morning. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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Louisiana Tech is officially Sun Belt-bound after league officials voted to invite the Bulldogs this morning to replace Texas State who are heading to the PAC-12. The Bulldogs are the tenth team to leave Conference USA since 2022. Locked On Sun Belt Podcast host Dave Schultz says LA Tech needs to reinvest the money it will save from regional rivalries to compete in one of the top mid-major conferences.

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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the gulf for the possibility of some tropical activity later this week. It’s not expected to be a wind or storm surge event but LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s likely we’ll see the effects late in the week and into the weekend.

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Heavy Rain could have been a factor in a single vehicle accident that took the lives of two LA Tech exchange students from Nepal. State police are investigating the accident that happened Sunday night on Hwy 80 during heavy rain. The driver and a passenger were killed when their Honda Accord traveled off the road before striking a tree and becoming engulfed in flames. Two other passengers were treated at an area hospital. The accident is under investigation. La Tech officials remind students that counseling services are available for those who need them.

Sun Belt CEOs reportedly voted to invite Louisiana Tech to the conference. Jeff Palermo broke down the move with Locked on Sun Belt podcast host Dave Schultz…

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LSU football brought in 18 veterans in the top-ranked transfer class this offseason. Head Coach Brian Kelly expects the class to bolster a defensive unit he acknowledged improved last season, but not to a championship level. He spoke at SEC media days this morning and says defensive coordinator Blake Baker is elite, and his players should be as well.

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A police chase in Lincoln Parish ends in the shooting death of the driver being pursued. Deputy Amanda Lyon with the Northeast Louisiana Sheriff’s Investigative Unit says deputies attempted a traffic stop Saturday night, but the driver instead took off.

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The pursuit lasted for about 16 miles, ending near Paradise Point Lane where Deputies issued multiple commands for the suspect to drop the weapon, but LPSO says when the suspect made threatening movements, deputies discharged their firearms. The investigation is ongoing and the name of the victim has not yet been released.

We could see some tropical activity later this week. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the Gulf but LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim isn’t expecting a big wind event.

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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly took the podium at SEC Football Media Days this morning. Expectations have been high for Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in his second year starting. Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels posted historic Heisman-winning seasons in year two. Kelly says while that’s a steep comparison, he expects Nussmeier’s experience to help him improve.

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It’s official. Louisiana Tech is headed to the Sun Belt-bound after league officials voted to invite the Bulldogs this morning. The move was backed by Western schools like ULM and UL-Lafayette despite historic conflicts between the programs. Locked On Sun Belt Podcast host Dave Schultz expects the move to reignite heated in-state rivalries, especially in Lafayette.

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A 16-mile police chase in Lincoln Parish on Saturday night ended with a fatal police shooting. Deputy Amanda Lyon with the Northeast Louisiana Sheriff’s Investigative Unit says when the chase ended, the suspect exited the vehicle, did not listen to police commands and pointed his gun at deputies, who shot him…

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But those life-saving measures proved to be futile, as the man was pronounced dead at the scene. No deputies were injured.

There are no signs of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine ending anytime soon. Republican Senator John Kennedy is calling on President Trump to support a bill that says countries who buy oil from Russia, can no longer do business with America and that legislation would cut off Russia’s ability to sell oil…

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Kennedy says if America does not cut off Russia’s sale of oil, the war, could go forever. He says current sanctions on Russia are not enough.

Louisiana Tech is Sun Belt-bound after league officials voted to invite the Bulldogs this morning. Tech replaces Texas State as the Bobcats head to the PAC-12, but Sun Belt East schools preferred expansion into a new market over a third Louisiana program. But Locked On Sun Belt Podcast host Dave Schultz says most of the conference’s recent additions have been in the east.

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LSU Coach Brian Kelly kicked-off SEC Football Media Days which got underway this morning in Atlanta. The offensive line is a question mark as the Tigers must replace four starters, but Kelly feels good about the unit…

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LSU faces a big test to open the season as they travel to Clemson for the season opener.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the gulf for the possibility of some tropical activity later this week. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says as of right now, the odds of a tropical system forming are fairly low.

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Keim says regardless of development this will be a rain maker along the northern Gulf toward the middle and end of this week.

Authorities say a 16-mile police chase in north Louisiana on Saturday night ended with Lincoln Parish Sheriff deputies fatally shooting an armed man.  Officials say the chase started in Choudrant and when the chase ended, the suspect exited the vehicle and didn’t respond to commands…

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That’s Deputy Amanda Lyon who says the suspect made movements that appeared to threaten officers and the deputies opened fire. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly kicked off SEC Media Days in Atlanta this morning. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports the Sun Belt has invited Louisiana Tech into the Sun Belt. The Bulldogs will likely leave Conference USA after this athletic season and the departure from CUSA would cost Tech a reported five million dollars. This would be La Tech’s second stint in the Sun Belt. They were in that league from 1991 to 2001 before leaving for the WAC.