A teenage boy is killed while riding his bike in his subdivision in Livingston Parish Thursday evening around 7. Sheriff Jason Ard says the driver who hit the boy was very drunk.

Cut 9 (09)  “…in his system.”

Ard says 31-year-old Juan Chavarria from Nicaragua fled the scene but was later caught and arrested.

A week ago, the Department of Insurance announced that 20 auto insurance companies, including many big-name companies, filed for rate decreases. Whether that’s spurred by tort reform legislation, a decrease in crashes, or both, Governor Landry says to take advantage, you need to do your part.

Cut 3 (05) “…giving rate decreases.”

Saturday’s game against the Broncos in the Superdome will complete the preseason for the Saints. We still don’t know who the starting quarterback will be — Spencer Rattler or rookie Tyler Shough. And that’s not the only unsettled competition. Mike Hoss, the Saints’ play-by-play announcer on WWL radio says there’s a battle brewing for backup running back behind Alvin Kamara, who will not play Saturday.

Cut 7 (10) “…situation look like?”

Hoss says the Saints’ roster needs to be pared down to 53 by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Louisiana farmers are producing a big corn crop this year, but producers are not getting a great price for that corn. Shelly Pate Kerns with the LSU Ag Center says the harvest will continue through August because acreage is up significantly…

Cut 12 (14) “…corn.”

Tragedy in Livingston Parish as a teenage boy is killed while riding his bike in his subdivision around 7 PM Thursday. Sheriff Jason Ard says the driver who hit the boy was very drunk and fled the scene but deputies later caught and arrested, 31-year-old Juan Chavarria .

Cut 10 (13) “…DWI first offense.”

In Berwick, a police chase ended when a teenage boy crashed the car he was driving near Berwick Elementary Thursday causing a lockdown of the school. Turns out, police say, the car was stolen from Abbeville and inside they found a handgun, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. The 15-year-old was arrested and charged with aggravated flight in a vehicle, hit and run, drug possession, illegal possession of stolen things, and criminal damage to property.

The Saints wrap up their preseason Saturday at noon against the Broncos. Andre Champagne has a preview.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Last week, the Department of Insurance announced that 20 auto insurance companies filed for rate decreases and Governor Landry is encouraging people to call their insurers. He gave an example of when the husband of a state representative decided to shop his auto insurance premium.

Cut 4 (12) “…down another thousand.”

The state department of insurance says auto insurers have filed over 20 rate decreases in Louisiana. The statewide average decrease is two-percent for drivers. Governor Jeff Landry says this is a good time to shop around for the best auto insurance rates. Landry says you might as well shop for the best homeowners insurance premiums too…

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Hurricane Erin is moving away from the east coast of the United States but the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on three more disturbances. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ll likely get through August unscathed, but we’re not out of the woods entirely.

Cut 12 (13) “…us a visit.”

The 20^th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall is next Friday.

The SEC is moving to a nine-game league schedule in football in 2026. Not only will SEC teams play nine conference games starting next year, the league is also requiring each team to play a non-conference game against a school from another Power Four conference or Notre Dame each season. LSU Executive Deputy Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry says the SEC’s TV partners will appreciate having more compelling matchups

Cut 15 (05) “…ESPN and ABC.”

The Saints wrap up their preseason Saturday against the Broncos in the Superdome. New Orleans has yet to name a starter at Q-B. It’s between second-year man Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough. The radio Voice of the Saints, Mike Hoss, says the race is neck-and-neck.

Cut 6 (14) “…a pick-six.”

With the State Department of Insurance announcing that 20 auto insurance companies have filed rate decreases, the governor is now urging you to do your part in saving money.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Buc-ee’s was expected to open its first location in Louisiana next year in Lafayette. But according to the company’s website, the Lafayette store will not open until 2028. No exact reason given for the delay, but Triton Construction said last month that construction was paused temporarily because of design delays and poor weather.

A close call for a 15-year-old Lake Charles girl, as she escapes a would-be kidnapper at a bus stop. Lake Charles Police Lieutenant Brenda Treadway says it happened at around 6:30 yesterday morning.

Cut 7 (12) “…drive by her.”

Treadway says around the third or fourth time he passed by her, 35-year-old Dustin Frederick stopped, got out, approached her, grabbed her and told her that she needed a ride. She says the girl was able to escape and authorities later arrested Frederick and charged him with one count of attempted kidnapping. His bond has been set at one million dollars.

A week ago, the Department of Insurance announced that 20 auto insurance companies, including many big-name companies, filed for rate decreases. Whether that’s spurred by tort reform legislation, a decrease in crashes or both, Governor Landry says to take advantage, you need to do your part.

Cut 3 (05) “…giving rate decreases.”

The state insurance department says 14 auto insurers that do business in this state have decreased rates by more than one percent.

Big game tomorrow for the Nicholls State football team as they host the fourth-ranked Incarnate Word Cardinals, and the game will be nationally televised on ESPN2. Athletic director Jonathan Terrell (tuh-RELL) says they jumped at the chance to play in Week Zero on national T-V.

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Tomorrow night, Southern plays North Carolina Central in Atlanta.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring four areas; there is no immediate threat to the Gulf of America. All of the activity is way out in the Atlantic Ocean. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the peak of the season has arrived…

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There have been five named storms this year and forecasters continue to predict an above-normal season.

SEC football will go to a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2026, that’s up from the current eight.  Each school will play three annual opponents, focused on maintaining traditional rivalries.  LSU Executive Deputy Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry says they don’t know yet which teams the Tigers will play every year.

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SEC teams are also required by the league’s office to schedule at least one additional high quality non-conference game.

The peak of hurricane season is almost here, so this weekend would be a very good opportunity to get your emergency kit together. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says besides Hurricane Erin, there are three disturbances in the Atlantic that the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on.

Cut 11 (12) “…an eye on.”

A close call for a 15-year-old Lake Charles girl as she escapes a would-be kidnapper. 35-year-old Dustin Frederick is charged with attempted kidnapping, and he’s being held on one-million dollars bond. Lake Charles Police Lieutenant Brenda Treadway says kids need to be vigilant at all times while waiting for the school bus.

Cut 9 (11)  “…go back home.”

The Nicholls State football team will be in the national spotlight tomorrow as the Colonels will host Incarnate Word on national TV. Andre Champagne (SHOM-pahn) has the story.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is renewing his call for President Trump and Louisiana’s Congressional delegation to impose a ten-cent-per-pound seafood inspection fee. This is in response to the massive recall of potentially radioactive shrimp imported from Indonesia that was being sold in Walmart stores in 13 states, including Louisiana.

A close call for a 15-year-old Lake Charles girl as she waited for her school bus yesterday morning. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

St. Martinville Police make additional arrests in the death of 16-year-old Iris Davis, who was found dead in a field near her home on July 21^st. Eugene Taylor, Grace Taylor, and Dorian Savoy have all been charged with delinquency of a juvenile. Three other people have also been arrested in connection with the case, but no one has been charged with murder.

The SEC is moving to a nine-game league schedule in football in 2026. Not only will SEC teams play nine conference games starting next year, the league is also requiring each team to play a non-conference game against a school from another Power Four conference or Notre Dame each season. That leaves just two games on the schedule for LSU to play a mid-major or an FCS school. LSU Executive Deputy Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry says the SEC’s TV partners will appreciate having more compelling matchups

Cut 15 (05) “…ESPN and ABC.”

The 2025 college football season begins tomorrow. Nicholls will host UIW at noon on ESPN 2. It’s new era for Colonels football as Tommy Rybacki begins his first year as head coach, replacing the school’s all-time wins leader, Tim Rebowe. Nicholls A-D J-T Terrell says Rybacki is the perfect successor

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Kick off tomorrow is at noon.

Nichols State football will be in the national spotlight tomorrow as the they host Incarnate Word on national TV.  Here’s Andre Champagne.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

SEC football will go to a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2026, that’s up from the current eight.  SEC officials made the announcement yesterday, explaining that each school will play three annual opponents, maintaining traditional rivalries.  LSU Executive Deputy Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry says they don’t know yet which teams the Tigers will play every year.

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A 15-year-old Lake Charles escapes a would-be kidnapper.  Lake Charles Police Lieutenant Brenda Treadway says the girl was at a but stop yesterday morning when a man offered her a ride.  She refused and he drove away, but  that’s not where it ended.   Lieutenant Linda Treadway says 35-year-old Dustin Frederick came back, got out and grabbed the teenager.

Cut 8 (10) “…fled the scene.”

The Atlantic Hurricane season is ramping up, so experts say if you don’t have your hurricane preparedness kit yet, now’s the time to get it.  Hurricane Erin may be moving away from the U-S now but the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on three more disturbances. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ll likely get through August unscathed, but we’re not out of the woods entirely.

Cut 12 (13) “…us a visit.”