A teen is killed and two others are hurt in  a drive-by shooting in Ponchatoula. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Trump administration releases 28-million dollars in previously-withheld after-school grants for Louisiana. Michael Faulk, the executive director of the Louisiana School Superintendents Association, says this is good news but that money only represents a fraction of the amount schools and he says some school districts have to do some significant belt-tightening.

Cut 11 (06) “…to receive more.”

You may want to plan indoor activities this week. Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says throughout much of the state, daytime highs will be in the upper 90s with heat indexes will make it feel much hotter.

Cut 13 (10)  “…body cools itself.”

Even so, it’s important to stay hydrated.

Southland Conference Football Media Day is today in San Antonio. Nicholls head coach Tommy Rybacki will lead the program for the first time this season after ten years as the Colonels’ defensive coordinator.  Rybacki’s defense has consistently been one of the best in the Southland, and he’s looking to continue their success.

Cut 6 (10) “…next ten years.”

Nicholls will open the season week zero in the first college football game played on American soil this season.

A teen is killed and two others are hurt in a shooting in a drive-by shooting in Ponchatoula. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Southland Conference players and coaches are in San Antonio to preview the upcoming football season. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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A deadly shooting in broad daylight in Ponchatoula. Police Chief Bry (“bree”) Layrisson says it happened yesterday afternoon.

Cut 3 (09) “…the main gate.”

Chief Layrisson says a 17-year-old boy was killed and two others – another 17-year-boy and a 59-year-old man – were injured.

Cut 4 (12) “…since been released.” (Dead teen’s name is Marvin Wells)

Layrisson says police have arrested 18-year-old Julius Glass Jr., 17-year-old Kera Wolbers and 16-year-old Ray Carter.

Cut 5 (10) “…charges as well.”

Layrisson says while the motive is unclear, investigators say the shooting was targeted, hence the first-degree murder charges.

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Southland Conference Football Media Day is today in San Antonio. Nicholls head coach Tommy Rybacki will lead the program for the first time this season after ten years as the Colonels’ defensive coordinator. Rybacki’s defense has consistently been one of the best in the Southland, and he’s looking to continue their success.

Cut 6 (10) “…next ten years.”

Nicholls will open the season week zero in the first college football game played on American soil this season. Defending Southland Conference champions Incarnate Word will visit Thibodaux August 23. Rybacki says it’s a big opportunity for the community, the program and his team.

Cut 7 (14) “…any other way.”

The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2. The Colonels were picked to finish fifth in the Southland preseason poll.

Southeastern was predicted to finish third in the Southland Conference in the preseason poll after finishing second last year. The Lions narrowly missed out on the playoffs and a conference championship after two three-point losses to ranked FCS opponents last season. This year, senior defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor says they’re focusing on the details to find those missing three points.

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The Lions will kick off the season at Louisiana Tech August 30.

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The Trump administration releases 28-million dollars in previously-withheld after-school grants for Louisiana. Michael Faulk, the executive director of the Louisiana School Superintendents Association, says this is good news for school districts planning their after-school programs for the upcoming school year.

Cut 9 (11)  “…a great help.”

Faulk says the release of the funds removes some of the uncertainty as a new school year approaches.

Cut 10 (10) “…in those programs.”

However, that money only represents a fraction that schools had expected to receive for after-school programs, and Faulk says that will cause some school districts to do some significant belt-tightening.

Cut 11 (06) “…to receive more.”

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If you’re planning on spending any significant time outside this week, you will want to take extra precautions. Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says throughout much of the state, daytime highs will be in the upper 90s approaching 100, with overnight lows only getting down into the 70s. But the heat indexes will make it feel much hotter.

Cut 12 (11) “…and 110 degrees.”

When it comes to high temperatures, people often say it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. Jacquemin says they’re 100-percent correct.

Cut 13 (10)  “…body cools itself.”

Jacquemin says using fans to cool yourself off will do you no good.

Cut 14 (12) “…death over time.”

If you’re planning on spending any significant time outside this week, you will want to take extra precautions. Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says throughout much of the state, daytime highs will be in the upper 90s approaching 100, with overnight lows only getting down into the 70s. But the heat indexes will make it feel much hotter.

Cut 12 (11) “…and 110 degrees.”

A deadly shooting in broad daylight in Ponchatoula. Police Chief Bry (“bree”) Layrisson says it happened yesterday afternoon. 

Cut 3 (09) “…the main gate.”

17-year-old Marvin Wells was killed in the drive-by shooting, and another 17-year-old boy and a 59-year-old man were injured. 18-year-old Julius Glass Jr., 17-year-old Kera Wolters and 16-year-old Ray Carter are charged with first-degree murder and other charges.

The Trump administration releases 28-million dollars in previously-withheld after-school grants for Louisiana. Michael Faulk, the executive director of the Louisiana School Superintendents Association, says this removes some of the uncertainty as a new school year approaches.

Cut 10 (10) “…in those programs.”

Southland Conference Football Media Day is today in San Antonio. Nicholls head coach Tommy Rybacki will lead the program for the first time this season after ten years as the Colonels’ defensive coordinator. Rybacki’s defense has consistently been one of the best in the Southland, and he’s looking to continue their success.

Cut 6 (10) “…next ten years.”

Nicholls opens the season August 23rd in Thibodaux against Incarnate Word in a game that will be nationally televised on ESPN2.

A teen is killed and two others are hurt in a drive-by shooting in Ponchatoula. 17-year-old Marvin Wells was pronounced dead at the scene; another 17-year-old boy and a 59-year-old man were injured. Police Chief Bry (“bree”) Layrisson says officers have arrested 18-year-old Julius Glass Jr., 17-year-old Kera Wolbers and 16-year-old Ray Carter.

Cut 5 (10) “…charges as well.”

Layrisson says while the motive is unclear, investigators say the shooting was targeted, hence the first-degree murder charges.

The Trump administration releases 28-million dollars in previously-withheld after-school grants for Louisiana. Michael Faulk, the executive director of the Louisiana School Superintendents Association, says this is good news for school districts planning their after-school programs for the upcoming school year. 

Cut 9 (11)  “…a great help.”

Southland Conference players and coaches are in San Antonio to preview the upcoming football season. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is hailing the cancellation of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project. The lieutenant governor, who was the president of Plaquemines Parish before being elected to his current office, says the project was ineffective as the budget soared into the stratosphere.

Cut 13 (13)  “…we building it?”

A Morgan City filmmaker is developing a feature film about the first woman ever executed in Louisiana. Matison LeBlanc learned about Ada Leboeuf while attending film school and decided that she wanted to tell her story in her project entitled “Ada and the Doc.” LeBlanc says Leboeuf had maintained her innocence right up until the moment she was executed.

Cut 7 (07) “…for 15 minutes.”

Ada Leboeuf was hanged in St. Mary Parish in 1929, along with her family physician, Dr. Tom Dreher, in connection with the murder of her husband. 

Congresswoman Julia Letlow is facing a big decision that will shape her political future – this, according to  The Advocate’s political reporter Tyler Bridges. Jeanne Burns has more.

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A teen is killed and two others are injured in a shooting in Ponchatoula yesterday afternoon. 17-year-old Marvin Wells died at a hospital; another 17-year-old boy and a 59-year-old man are listed in stable condition. Police have arrested 18-year-old Julius Glass Jr. and 17-year-old Kera Wolbers. Both are charged with first degree murder and other crimes.

The Advocate’s political reporter Tyler Bridges reports there’s a lot of speculation on what Congresswoman Julia Letlow does next. Will she run for re-election next year, will she seek to become the next president of LSU, or will she run for U-S Senate and challenge incumbent Bill Cassidy in next April’s Republican Party Primary? Bridges says Letlow would not speak to him for this article, but he spoke with dozens of others…

Cut 6 (13) “…Senator Cassidy.”

Last week, Governor Landry cancelled the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project, a three-billion-dollar coastal restoration project. The project is being replaced with the Myrtle Grove project, which Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says will achieve the goal in a much more cost-effective way.

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A Morgan City woman is working on a feature film about the first woman ever executed in the State of Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A former high school football star from New Orleans was fatally shot over the weekend in Tennessee. Last December, Corey Adams helped Edna Karr win a state title and he was preparing for his freshman season at Ole Miss, but Tennessee authorities say Adams was one of five people shot just outside of Memphis. He was the only one to succumb to his wounds, the others are listed in non-critical condition. No arrests have been made.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow is one of the most well-liked politicians in the state and she’s facing a big decision according to The Advocate’s political reporter Tyler Bridges.

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The debate continues over the decision to end the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, a $3 billion coastal restoration project. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser wishes the state spent its time and money on other projects…

Cut 14 (11) “…protecting our coast”

Former Congressman Garret Graves says it’s a huge mistake not to go through with the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project.

Did you know that Ada Leboeuf was the first woman executed in Louisiana and there are plans to do a feature film on her story? Leboeuf was hanged in St. Mary Parish in 1929 along with her family physician, Doctor Tom Dreher, in connection with the murder or her husband. Morgan City filmmaker Matison LeBlanc and her team produced a 15-minute short and it was a huge hit…

Cut 8 (09) “…can happen”

LeBlanc is moving forward with the full-length feature film but is seeking five to seven million dollars in financing. She says the state’s 40-percent film tax incentive will help.

The voice of Ragin Cajuns athletics on ESPN-plus, Dan McDonald, is excited that Louisiana Tech is joining the Sun Belt…

Cut 12 (08) “…great deal”

Tech will join the Sun Belt in either 2026 or 2027, and their natural rivals will be ULM, the Cajuns and Southern Miss.