Cotton was once Louisiana’s biggest crop as far as number of acres planted. But Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says high production costs have made it difficult for cotton growers to make a profit. Strain says less than 100-thousand acres of cotton could be planted this year…

Cut 14 (09) “…by soybeans”

President Trump’s budget bill phases out tax credits for energy companies that invest in projects that produce solar and wind power. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis says this will raise electricity prices. The director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies, Doctor Greg Upton says it’s possible, but not in the short term…

Cut 4 (11) “…period of time.”

New solar and wind energy projects can still receive the tax credit, but construction needs to start in the next year.

In an effort to grow the Louisiana Democratic Party, executive director Dadrius Lanus, says party officials plan to visit rural parishes…

Cut 10 (06) “…rural parishes”

Lanus says that includes parishes that lean Republican. He says the tour will be called “Fight for Our Lives.”

One of the top high school football prospects in the state will announce tomorrow where he plans to attend college. University High’s Lamar Brown is rated as a five-star defensive lineman and Zach Nagy of SI on LSU says Brown has narrowed his decision to two schools…

Cut 7 (13) “….and versatility”

Brown’s decision will be televised by ESPN Two at 12:15.

A 64-year-old Iranian woman taken from her New Orleans home by ICE agents last month is back home. With the help of Congressman Steve Scalise and others, Donna Kashanian (ka-SHAHN-ee-in) was released from ICE custody this week. She had been living in the U.S. legally since 1978. After U.S. military planes bombed targets in Iran, Kashanian was taken from her home June 22nd by masked ICE agents wearing tactical gear as she was tending to her garden. Following national outcry and outreach from elected officials from both parties, Kashanian was allowed to return home as her case plays out.

Louisiana Democrats say they plan on making inroads ahead of the midterm elections by launching what they call the “Fight For Our Lives.” State Party Executive Director Dadrius (“Darius”) Lanus says the party can become a better party by Louisiana becoming a better state.

Cut 11 (10) “…collectively.”

For decades cotton was king. But this year the Louisiana cotton crop is expected to be the smallest in history. State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says farmers will not spend time growing a crop that’s hard to turn a profit.

Cut 13 (05)  “…other crops.”

The number of cotton gins has also declined from 56 in 2001 to 15 today. 

University High in Baton Rouge two-way lineman Lamar Brown is set to make his commitment at 12:15 p.m. tomorrow. Zach Nagy of SI on LSU says he’s been a top priority for LSU’s staff, who currently have two D-line commits in the 2026 class.

Cut 8 (14) “…and he knows it.”

Cotton used to be Louisiana’s top agricultural commodity, but this year the state is expected to produce its smallest cotton crop ever. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Colorado State has revised its hurricane forecast and they are now calling for one less named storm and one less hurricane. The C-S-U forecast team is predicting 16 named storms, eight hurricanes and three major hurricanes. There have been three named storms this year, all of them have been tropical storms.

President Trump’s budget bill phases out wind and solar power tax credits created during the Biden Administration. These tax credits help energy companies pay for projects that produce solar and wind energy. Director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies, Doctor Greg Upton, says less than one percent of the electricity in Louisiana comes from solar and wind and that percentage will likely not grow as a result

Cut 5 (07) “…that speed.”

One of the top high school football prospects in the state will announce tomorrow where he plans to attend college. University High’s Lamar Brown is rated as a five-star defensive lineman and Zach Nagy of SI on LSU says Brown has narrowed his decision to two schools…

Cut 7 (13) “….and versatility”

Brown canceled his official visit to LSU following his trip to College Station.

For decades cotton was king. But this year the Louisiana cotton crop is expected to be the smallest in history. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says input costs to produce cotton has gone up and the price for cotton has gone down from two dollars a pound in the mid-1800s

Cut 12 (12) “…what’s going on.”

Soybeans is Louisiana’s largest crop, followed by corn and rice.

President Trump’s budget bill phases out tax credits for energy companies that invest in projects that produce solar and wind power. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis says this will raise electricity prices. The director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies, Doctor Greg Upton says it’s possible, but not in the short term…

Cut 4 (11) “…period of time.”

New solar and wind energy projects can still receive the tax credit, but construction needs to start in the next year to qualify.

In an effort to grow the Louisiana Democratic Party, executive director Dadrius Lanus, says party officials plan to visit rural parishes…

Cut 10 (06) “…rural parishes”

Lanus says that includes parishes that lean Republican. He says the tour will be called “Fight for Our Lives.”

The Saints traded in black and gold for white and gold with a new alternate helmet released today. Kace Kieschnick has more

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

University Lab two-way lineman Lamar Brown is set to make his commitment at 12:15 p.m. tomorrow. Zach Nagy of SI on LSU says the five-star is the number one-ranked athlete in the class of 2026.

Cut 6 (11) “…offensive lineman.”

Nagy says Brown’s recruitment is a two-horse race between LSU and Texas A&M. On3.com gives LSU an 86% chance to land the blue chip while 247Sports gives the nod to Texas A&M with a 75% chance.

Louisiana Democrats say they plan on making inroads ahead of the midterm elections by launching what they call the “Fight For Our Lives.” State Party Executive Director Dadrius (“Darius”) Lanus says that involves reaching out to people from outside the party.

Cut 9 (09)  “…that we build.”

Candidates seeking to replace term-limited New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell can officially qualify today for the October 11^th primary. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Qualifying begins today for the October 11th election, and the biggest race in the state is the mayor’s race in New Orleans. The current mayor, LaToya Cantrell, is term-limited and cannot seek a third term. UNO pollster Ed Chervenak expects several candidates will sign up to qualify over the next three days; and as it stands now, four of them have a shot.

Cut 10 (07) “…from running.”

Bill Cassidy may be in for the fight of his political life next April with two prominent Republicans running against him for the party’s nomination in the state’s newly-closed primary election. But Louisiana Democratic Party Executive Director Dadrius (“Darius”) Lanus says if Cassidy survives, that won’t be his only fight next year.

Cut 7 (08) “…run against him.”

And Lanus says Democrats will also field strong candidates to run for the four Congressional seats currently held by Republicans.

Wind and solar power tax credits created during the Biden Administration are being phased out, thanks to the budget bill signed by President Trump. These tax credits help energy companies pay for projects that produce solar and wind energy. Dr. Greg Upton, the director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies, says without this federal subsidy, ratepayers will have to pay for these investments, but the impact to the consumer is several years away.

Cut 3 (09) “…the facility.”

A delegation from the Saints, including owner Gayle Benson and linebacker Demario Davis, is on a relationship-building mission in France this week. Also among the delegation is Senior Vice President of Communications Greg Bensel; he says they will be launching flag football this Sunday with their European League of Football counterparts, the Paris Musketeers.

Cut 13 (07)  “…in the NFL.”

Louisiana Democrats say the gloves are off for the midterms. State Party Executive Director Dadrius (“Darius”) Lanus says with the passage of what Republicans call the Big Beautiful Bill and what Democrats call the Big Ugly Bill, Democrats are coming after Republicans, especially Senator Bill Cassidy.

Cut 9 (08)  “…House Speaker Johnson.”

ULM receives the final nine million dollars in state funding required to complete the renovation of Sugar Hall. It opened in 1971 to house its College of Pharmacy before it moved to the Bienville Campus in 2005. University President Dr. Carrie Castille says Sugar Hall is ingrained in Louisiana healthcare.

Cut 4 (12) “…sciences programs.”

Sugar Hall is expected to reopen next year.

Candidates seeking to replace term-limited New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell can officially qualify today for the October 11th primary. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The Saints have just unveiled their new alternate helmets. They’re white with tiny black specks, a gold fleur-de-lis logo on the side and a gold facemask. The stripe down the middle consists of a wide gold stripe dotted with tiny fleur-de-lis, flanked with black stripes with a thin white gap in between.