State Senator Blake Miguez is pulling no punches in telling voters how he feels about Senator Bill Cassidy in his video announcing his candidacy for U.S. Senate. He’s reminding voters of a certain vote Cassidy took four years ago in the second impeachment trial of then-former President Donald Trump.

Cut 6 (07) “…I won’t. (gunshot)”

While Miguez is painting Cassidy as someone who does not stand with President Trump, Cassidy says that simply is not true.

Cut 8 (12) “…gotten them approved.”

Cassidy says he welcomes both the challenge by Miguez and the attack ad, saying it’s not the first and won’t be the last. Miguez is the second prominent Republican to announce a primary challenge against Cassidy, after State Treasurer John Fleming. The primary election is next April.

The Louisiana State and U-S Open Turkey Calling competition starts tomorrow in Hammond.  Sean Richardson has more.

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LSU is getting ready to face Coastal Carolina in the best-of-three national championship series at the College World Series. Game One is Saturday night. Even though the cast of characters is different, LSU actually has a score to settle with the Chanticleers; en route to their national title in 2016, Coastal eliminated the Tigers in the Baton Rouge Super Regional.

The U.S. Senate primary in Louisiana is not until next April, but the gloves are already off. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A 6-year-old child died, and two others, aged 12 and 10, are critically injured after a four-wheeler they were on collided with a car at Culpepper Road and North Boulevard in Alexandria on June 18. The four-wheeler, driven by the 12-year-old, failed to stop at a stop sign. A 4-year-old passenger had minor injuries. None wore helmets. The crash is under investigation.

Turkey callers from across the nation have flocked to Hammond for the Louisiana State & U.S. Open Turkey Calling Championships at the Southern Boyz Outdoor Store.  On Saturday, Southern Boyz will also host its first annual cookoff to benefit TARC, a nonprofit supporting children and adults with disabilities. Contest Manager Hunter Lemoine says that whether you’re a seasoned turkey caller or just looking for a fun weekend activity, there’s something for everyone at this unique and lively outdoor event.

Cut 5 (12) “…it’s gonna be cool.”

President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending TikTok’s operation in the U.S.  Originally banned by Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court, TikTok briefly went dark in January before Trump’s first order revived it. Negotiations for a U.S.-based spinoff stalled after China withdrew due to Trump’s tariffs on China. Tech Gumbo Host Haggai Davis says its unlikely China would want to sell.

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This week, State Senator Blake Miguez announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate. The New Iberia Republican introduced himself to statewide voters in a nearly two-minute-long introductory video.

Cut 7 (14) “…hard work did.”

Miguez is the second prominent Republican to challenge Bill Cassidy for his Senate seat, after State Treasurer John Fleming. MAGA says he’s choice for MAGA supporters, but Fleming says he’s the stronger candidate for Trump supporters, because he worked in the first Trump administration.

Cassidy says he’s been closely aligned with the current President, despite his 2021 vote to convict Trump in his impeachment trial. During a conference call with reporters, Cassidy also pointed out his effectiveness as a U-S Senator…

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LSU fans are still catching their breath after last night’s dramatic six to five walk-off win over Arkansas. The Tigers trailed 5-3 going into the bottom of the ninth, but scored three runs and won it on Jared Jones’ RBI single. Jones says this team never gives up…

Cut 12 (09) “…drive him in”

Luis Hernandez hit a two-run double to tie the game before Jones won it with his single. LSU will play Coastal Carolina in the championship series starting Saturday night.

Turkey callers from across the nation are in Hammond for the Louisiana State & U.S. Open Turkey Calling Championships. Contest Manager Hunter Lemoine says events are open to all ages, with Open and Friction preliminary events starting tomorrow and 12 gobblers from each division will move to the finals on Saturday.

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The LSU Tigers are headed to the championship series of the College World Series and it took a valiant come back in the bottom of the ninth to beat Arkansas six to five. Thanks to mistakes in the field by the Razorbacks, LSU scored three runs in the ninth to eliminate the Hogs. Coach Jay Johnson says his guys play with a togetherness that helps them win close games…

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The Tigers will play Coastal Carolina in the C-W-S championship series starting Saturday night.

President Trump is extending Tik Tok ban a third time, giving the short-form video app’s parent company, Byte Dance, another 90 days to find an American owner. The host of the Tech Gumbo podcast, Haggai Davis, says there are many who do not want Tik-Tok to go away, including small businesses…

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The U.S. Senate primary in Louisiana is not until next April, but the gloves are already off. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A deal has been reached to keep the horses running at the Fair Grounds Race track in New Orleans. Churchill Downs, which owns the track, threatened not to have a season later this year, because the state supreme court ruled it could not have historical horse racing machines, because voter approval was required. Details of the agreement are not known, but live racing will take place at the Fairgrounds starting in late November.

President Trump signed an executive order extending TikTok’s operation in the U.S. for 90 days, marking the third extension as his administration seeks to transfer the app to American ownership.  Tech Gumbo Host Haggai Davis says at some point these executive orders will wear thin.

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Amid primary challenges from State Treasurer John Fleming and now State Senator Blake Miguez, Senator Bill Cassidy defended his record in his two terms representing the people of Louisiana.

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Cassidy says he welcomes the primary challenges and Miguez’s attack ad, saying it’s not the first one and likely won’t be the last one. The campaign is getting off to a chippy start and it has a long way to go; the primary election is not until next April.

The Louisiana State and U-S Open Turkey Calling competition starts tomorrow in Hammond.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

LSU is getting ready to face Coastal Carolina in the best-of-three national championship series at the College World Series. Game One is Saturday night. Even though the cast of characters is different, LSU actually has a score to settle with the Chanticleers; en route to their national title in 2016, Coastal eliminated the Tigers in the Baton Rouge Super Regional.

This week, State Senator Blake Miguez announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate. The New Iberia Republican introduced himself to statewide voters in a nearly two-minute-long introductory video.

Cut 7 (14) “…hard work did.”

Miguez is the second prominent Republican to challenge Bill Cassidy for his Senate seat, after State Treasurer John Fleming.

The Louisiana State & U.S. Open Turkey Calling Championships take place this weekend at the Southern Boyz Outdoor Store in Hammond. Contest Manager Hunter Lemoine says the event invites both competitors and spectators to enjoy a weekend of entertainment.

Cut 4 (10) “…hunting and fishing trips.”

A former long-time sheriff of Terrebonne Parish has died. The sheriff’s office says Jerry Larpenter passed away peacefully yesterday. Larpenter was first elected in 1985 and served 21 years, he stepped away for one-term, and one was re-elected again in 2011 and 2015. He served as sheriff for about 30 years before current Sheriff Timothy Soignet replaced him in 2020…

Cut 13 (12)  “…Marine Corp.”

During his time as sheriff, Larpenter established a full-time K-9 team, purchased state of the art communications equipment, body cameras and bulletproof vests.

State Senator Blake Miguez is pulling no punches in telling voters how he feels about Senator Bill Cassidy in his video announcing his candidacy for U.S. Senate. He’s reminding voters of a certain vote Cassidy took four years ago in the second impeachment trial of then-former President Donald Trump.

Cut 6 (07) “…I won’t. (gunshot)”

While Miguez is painting Cassidy as someone who does not stand with President Trump, Cassidy says that simply is not true.

Cut 8 (12) “…gotten them approved.”

Cassidy says he welcomes both the challenge by Miguez and the attack ad, saying it’s not the first and won’t be the last. Miguez is the second prominent Republican to announce a primary challenge against Cassidy, after State Treasurer John Fleming. The primary election is next April.

It was a game for the ages last night as LSU stormed back to beat Arkansas, 6-5, and advance to the championship of the College World Series. Head coach Jay Johnson says it conjured up memories of two years ago, when Tommy White launched the Tigers into the final round with a walk-off home run against top-seeded Wake Forest.

Cut 12 (12) “…tied for first.”

Turkey callers from across the country flocked to Hammond this weekend for the Louisiana State & U.S. Open Turkey Calling Championships. Contest Manager Hunter Lemoine says whether you’re a seasoned turkey caller or just looking for a fun weekend activity, there’s something for everyone.

Cut 5 (12) “…it’s gonna be cool.”