Louisiana will once again be rolling a float through the streets of Pasadena in the Tournament of Roses Parade. The 2026 float is titled “Gulf to Gumbo.” In the past, Louisiana’s floats have featured local musical stars, and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says this next one will be no exception.

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The exact song John Foster will be performing hasn’t been determined yet.

Postpartum depression is a major issue among new mothers, and too many of them are not getting the care when they need it. That’s why the Louisiana Department of Health is offering a new program called TLC Moms. Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says it provides those women with a valuable resource.

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Labor Day is a day off for most Louisiana workers. Jeff Palermo has a look at the state of employment in the Bayou State.

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No table pounding this time – LSU finally gets the job done in Week One in the Brian Kelly era. Bolstered by a stellar defensive performance, the Bayou Bengals beat the Clemson Tigers in the “other” Death Valley Saturday night, 17-10. It’s LSU’s first 1-and-0 start since their national championship season of 2019.

It’s Labor Day and for the first time in many years there is a demand for labor in northeast Louisiana because of Meta’s 10-billion-dollar A-I data center they are building in Richland Parish. Economist Doctor Loren Scott says thousands of construction workers will be needed and the Monroe area has a chance to break employment records…

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It looks like LSU has a defense to go along with what should be a good offense. The ninth-ranked Tigers defeated fourth ranked Clemson on Saturday night 17 to 10. LSU made it a long night for Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik with constant pressure. The Tigers also shut down Clemson’s running game in the second half. Coach Brian Kelly…

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For a fifth year in a row, Louisiana will showcase itself in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year’s Day. The theme of the 2026 parade is “The Magic in Teamwork,” and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the state’s float, “Gulf to Gumbo,” highlights the teamwork needed to make a delicious pot of a Louisiana staple.

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American Idol runner-up John Foster, who is from West Baton Rouge Parish will be the musical performer on the float.

According to Tangipahoa Parish Government, one-point-nine million gallons of product has been retrieved as cleanup operations continue from the massive fire and explosion from the Smitty’s Supply facility in Roseland. EPA is conducting around the clock air monitoring and there is still no indication of any imminent threat to public health.

It’s Labor Day and based on the latest information from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, one-point-nine million people are working in Louisiana that’s nearly a 21-thousand increase in nonfarm employment over the last year. Economist Doctor Loren Scott expects job growth to continue in Lake Charles, Baton Rouge and parts of the New Orleans area, because the price of natural gas is cheap….

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Ninth-ranked LSU ended its five-game losing streak in season openers with an impressive 17-10 win over Clemson. The Tigers rallied from a touchdown deficit at halftime to beat Clemson. Coach Brian Kelly says their preparation helped them prevail…

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For the fifth year in a row, Louisiana will showcase itself in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins says he will no longer serve on the Homeland Security Committee. Higgins says Republican colleagues have chosen an alternate path for the Committee, that’s quite variant from his own conservative perspective on issues like amnesty, ICE operations and opposition to the surveillance state.

It’s Labor Day, so what is the state of labor in Louisiana? Let’s start with the bad news. Economist Loren Scott says the Lafayette metro and the Houma-Thibodaux area are struggling because of a decline in offshore oil and gas activity…

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Now here’s the good news. Scott says hiring will pick up in the Monroe area as workers are needed to build Meta’s ten-billion dollar A-I data center in Richland Parish and the chemical industry continues to do well in south Louisiana because of the low price of natural gas.

Louisiana will once again have a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day. The state’s float will be called “Gulf to Gumbo.” The float itself will feature a shrimp boat and fresh Louisiana seafood, and Lt Governor Billy Nungesser says there will be a larger-than-life chef on top bringing it all together.

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And American Idol runner-up John Foster from Brusly will be the musical performer this year.

The Louisiana Department of Health has a started a new initiative that offers support, resources, and a path to mental and emotional wellness for moms, families and caregivers facing pregnancy or postpartum depression and anxiety. Licensed Professional Counselor Stephanie Boudreaux…

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For more information go to l-d-h-dot-la-dot-gov-back-slash-T-L-C moms.

Saturday night was a great night for LSU fans as the Tigers defeated fourth ranked Clemson 17-10. But Ragin Cajuns fans were disappointed after watching their team lose to Rice 14-12 at home. Coach Michael Desormeaux expects better from his offense…

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We are hours away from LSU playing Clemson in the other Death Valley. With a Heisman candidate at quarterback, LSU attacked the transfer portal to upgrade its defense. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says his offense faces a big challenge…

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Kick off is at 6:30.

The Ragin Cajuns will play in the newly renovated Our Lady of Loudes Stadium as U-L Lafayette will host Rice. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says Rice’s triple option offensive attack will be a good test…

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The ribbon has been cut on a new prison in Louisiana that will house female inmates. It’s located in the Iberville Parish town of St. Gabriel and it’s the called The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women.

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That’s Warden Kristen Thomas who says the 160-million dollar facility enhances the state’s focus on providing rehabilitative, education, medical and mental health services.

The Louisiana Department of Health is offering a new program to help mothers suffering from Perinatal Depression. It’s called T-L-C Moms and it’s designed to offer support and resources for moms, families and caregivers facing pregnancy or postpartum depression and anxiety. Louisiana Surgeon General Doctor Ralph Abraham says there are several reasons why new mothers may experience postpartum depression.

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More information can be found at L-D-H’s website on the TLC Moms’ page

It’s Labor Day weekend and for the first time in many years there is a demand for labor in northeast Louisiana because of Meta’s 10-billion-dollar A-I data center they are building in Richland Parish. Economist Doctor Loren Scott says thousands of construction workers will be needed and the Monroe area has a chance to break employment records over the next few years…

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Scott also expects job growth in Lake Charles, Baton Rouge and parts of the New Orleans area, because the price of natural gas is cheap, which is good for the chemical industry.

LSU says law school dean Alena Allen is stepping down, but the school’s first Black law school dean says she is being targeted because of raising concerns about irregularities in the LSU law school finances. According to the Advocate, Allen is considering legal action against LSU.

Fifth year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier leads LSU into the other Death Valley tomorrow night as the ninth ranked Tigers take on fourth ranked Clemson. Coach Brian Kelly says they are counting on Nussmeier’s experience, and they are asking him to limit mistakes

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Other games of note tonight, Louisiana Tech hosts Southeastern Louisiana, the Ragin Cajuns host Rice and Louisiana Christian is at McNeese.

Northwestern State is 1-0 for the first time since 2013 after breaking its 20-game losing streak and beating Alcorn State 20-10 on Thursday night. Second-year head coach Blaine McCorkle says the thrill of victory is much better than the agony of defeat…

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Northwestern State will be at Minnesota next Saturday.

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff deputies have made another arrest in the hit and run death of a six-year boy who was riding his scooter in his driveway back on August 13^th near Slidell. Authorities originally arrested Cody Beaudette. But deputies say new information surfaced and vehicular homicide and hit and run charges against Beaudette were rescinded. Shortly after that announcement, the sheriff’s office announced the arrest of 40-year-old Connie Noel Estes and she will be charged with felony hit and run with death or serious bodily injury and felony obstruction of justice.

The EPA has confirmed toxic substances were found in nearby waters from last week’s Smitty’s Supply explosion. That’s according to FOX 8 television in New Orleans who says based on a report provided to them, arsenic, barium, chromium, lead and other hazardous materials were found in two water samples collected the day after the explosion. But the EPA continues to say there is no imminent threat to the public.

For the fifth year in a row, Louisiana will showcase itself in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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There will be a football game at Independence Stadium tonight as Grambling will host Langston in the Shreveport kickoff classic. Grambling athletics director Traevean Scott is inviting football fans to come out and enjoy the festivities…

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