The hangovers in France today are fierce as the country celebrates its second ever world cup win, and its second win in the last 20 years. Les Blues toppled Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling final that was dominated in large part by the Croatians, who fell victim to a series of unfortunate mistakes that let through key goals at just the wrong times. This year’s final had as many goals scored as the last four world cup finals combined in what appears to be a tipping point for the sport facilitated by the introduction of Video Assisted Review.

Video Reviews did wonders for the game. Scores went up, and red cards went down to a decades long all time low as defenders, now facing increased scrutiny, cut back on overly physical play. The days of unskilled giants on defense hacking their way past more talent teams may be behind.

England’s Harry Kane took home the golden boot, and Luka Modric won tournament MVP.

The first day of SEC Media days is coming to a close with the college football universe packing into Atlanta Georgia at the college football hall of Fame to hear from the biggest names in college football’s best conference. Commissioner Greg Sankey and Texas A&M kicked things off, with Kentucky and LSU coming to the stage after. Coach O addressed the media crowd today covering LSU’s quarterback situation and new offensive coordinator Steve Ensimnger’s offense.

Tomorrow it’s Georgia, Ole Miss, Arkansas, and Florida. Wednesday sees Bill Hancock, Executive Director of the College Football Playoffs, Mississippi State, and Tennessee, and Thursday wraps things up with Auburn, Vanderbilt, and South Carolina.

Former Saint’s stand-out Darren Sproles has decided to hang up the cleats after this football season. Sproles, 35, is coming off a torn ACL, and a broken arm, made the announcement yesterday afternoon. He did promise the SuperBowl champions Philadelphia Eagles one more year however. Sproles has been in the league 13 years.

The summer in Louisiana means high temps.  State climatologist Barry Keim says get ready for the seasonal peak and expect temps in the low 90s during the week for the southern portion of Louisiana, which are typical for this time of year.  But he warns the humidity levels will be above average.

Cut 4  (09) “…going to be very uncomfortable.”

With the latest nomination to the Supreme Court, the discussion of overturning Roe v. Wade has hit fever pitch. In Louisiana, a fifteen-week abortion ban comfortably passed in the regular session, being signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards.   During an appearance on Talk Louisiana, Shreveport Democratic Senator John Milkovich touched on the subject of unwanted pregnancies as the result of rape and incest, saying his pro-life stance remains unchanged.

Cut 8 (08) “…committing a second crime.”

Two adults and one juvenile are dead after a fire engulfed a trailer in Campti over the weekend. Investigators are still unsure exactly how the fire erupted and claimed the family’s lives. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says it’s not common to see fires that are this devastating.

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Governor John Bel Edwards and Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain are taking a trip out to the farm. They will be meeting with local sugarcane farmers July 19^th to discuss tariffs among other issues. Strain says they’re putting together some of the biggest names in Louisiana agriculture as the Governor takes a hard look at the roots of rural economic development…

Louisiana has already passed a fifteen-week abortion ban in the regular session, and now with the latest nomination to the Supreme Court, the discussion of overturning Roe V. Wade is at a fever pitch.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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St. Tammany Parish Sherriff’s have grabbed over 2 dozen people in a drug sting that goes back to March. Matt Doyle has the story.

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cut 9 (07)  “the ground”

The fire occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning on the 1800 block of Clark Road. Rodrigue says investigators aren’t sure why the family did not respond to the inferno but says early reports indicate they may not have been awake to react to it.

Cut 10 (09) “the time”

Rodrigue says investigators discovered the bodies in the wreckage and sent them off to be examined by the coroner. She says it appears the family did not get to spend their last moments together.

Cut 11 (11) “the structure”

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29 people have been arrested since March in St. Tammany Parish in a parish wide crackdown on the crystal meth that has been flowing into the rural portions of the region. The arrests have targeted smaller distributors, and have resulted in the seizes of guns, drugs, and money, and St Tammany Parish Sherriff Randy Smith says this meth isn’t being made in the USA.

Cut 12 (12)   “from Mexico”

Smith says they do not suspect that the dealers who’ve been busted are part of a largescale, organized criminal effort to take over distribution in the parish.

Cut 13 (08) “distributing” 

The crackdown has involved the sheriff’s narcotics taskforce, as well as assistance from local St. Tammany police departments. Smith says the drugs aren’t being shipped in by sea or air, but taking the interstate system from Border States.

Cut 14 (07) “our country”

Two adults and one juvenile are dead after a fire engulfed a trailer in Campti over the weekend. Investigators are still unsure exactly how the fire erupted and claimed the family’s lives. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says it’s not common to see fires that are this devastating.

cut 9 (07)  “the ground”

With the latest nomination to the Supreme Court, the discussion of overturning Roe v. Wade has hit fever pitch. In Louisiana, a fifteen-week abortion ban comfortably passed in the regular session, being signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards.   During an appearance on Talk Louisiana, Democratic Senator John Milkovich says he’s excited about the possibility.

Cut 6 (04)  “…for unborn babies.”

The 15 week abortion ban would go into effect pending a federal decision on a similar piece of legislation in Mississippi that’s making its way into the federal courts.

US Senator John Kennedy has filed a resolution that could lead to a congressional denouncement of the movement to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. Calls to Abolish ICE have mounted in recent months in the wake of the White House’s No Tolerance immigration policies, such as family separations. Kennedy says  ICE exists to stop illegal immigration and prevent criminals from entering the country.

Cut 14 (10) “are dangerous”

Congresso member Adolfo, who says he came to Louisiana 14 years ago as a minor, and works construction in disaster recovery zones, says the agency has been targeting longtime residents and journalists like Manuel Durand, who he says has been detained in Louisiana. Adolfo, as translated by Taber, says ICE isn’t fighting terrorism, they’re committing it in Louisiana.

Cut 16 (09) “being violated”

US Senator John Kennedy is spearheading a push for a congressional endorsement of ICE, while immigrant advocates call for the agency’s abolition. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 2 (49) ”I’m Matt Doyle” 

The Louisiana Housing Corporation Board of Directors approved $6.1 million for LHC’s soft second mortgage assistance initiative, which is slated to launch August 2018 in select parishes. Executive Director of LHC, Keith Cunningham, says with the program being a home owner may be more affordable than you think.

Cut 4  (08) “…make you a home owner.”

The purpose of the initiative is to bridge the affordability gap between the price of the home and the maximum amount a homebuyer can borrow with a first mortgage loan.  Cunningham says the program can help with other costs associated with initiating the process as well.

And now time for commodities.

Teams are headed to Atlanta’s College Football Hall of Fame to kick off SEC media days today. Coach O is in undoubtedly in the hot seat following last year’s shaky season and ESPN.com writer Chris Lowe says that’s sure to be a focus at this year’s celebration. Lowe says the quarterback battle for LSU is far from over, and there should be no surprise if it isn’t settled by the regular season…

Cut 9 (09)  “the season”

Governor John Bel Edwards and Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain are taking a trip out to the farm. They will be meeting with local sugarcane farmers July 19^th to discuss tariffs among other issues. Louisiana has been plagued by decades of infrastructure neglect. Strain says they’re putting together some of the biggest names in Louisiana agriculture as the Governor takes a hard look at the roots of rural economic development…

Cut 12 (08) “in agriculture”

US Senator John Kennedy has filed a resolution that could lead to a congressional denouncement of the movement to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. Calls to Abolish ICE have mounted in recent months in the wake of the White House’s No Tolerance immigration policies, such as family separations. Kennedy says those calls are misplaced, calling ICE agents patriots who protect national security.

Cut 13 (11)  “assault rape” 

But immigration activists say that just isn’t the case, and point to crime rate data that shows that undocumented immigrants are statistically less likely to commit crime than legal citizens. Congress of Day Laborers Organizer Rachel Taber says members of their organization who have been deported or separated were not a threat to their communities, like mother of two Jaime Galino Madrid.

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US Congressman Clay Higgins has filed a similar resolution in the House.

US Senator John Kennedy has filed a resolution that could lead to a congressional denouncement of the movement to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. He says the abolition calls are part of left-wing animus towards all law enforcement, and says its part of a larger radical agenda to reshape the country.

Cut 17 (12)  “la la land”

Calls to Abolish ICE have mounted in recent months in the wake of the White House’s No Tolerance immigration policies, such as family separations.

But Congress of Day Laborers member Adolfo, who says he came to Louisiana 14 years ago as a minor, and works construction in disaster recovery zones, in a translated statement, says ICE terrorizes immigrants in Louisiana, and is a relatively new federal agency that could be removed without jeopardizing national security.

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Being a home owner may be more affordable than you think. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Teams are headed to Atlanta’s College Football Hall of Fame to kick off SEC media days on July 16^th. Mystique surrounds new Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher and the immediate impact he’ll provide. ESPN.com’s ChrisLowe says expectations are high after leaving Florida State a champion.

Cut 8 (09)  “nine or ten games.”

The Louisiana Housing Corporation Board of Directors approved $6.1 million for LHC’s soft second mortgage assistance initiative, which is slated to launch August 2018 in select parishes. Executive Director of LHC, Keith Cunningham, says stable housing is something the agency takes very seriously.
Cut 6 (09) “…healthcare outcomes improve.”

Governor John Bel Edwards and Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain are taking a trip out to the farm. They will be meeting with local sugarcane farmers July 19th to discuss tariffs among other issues. Strain says they’re putting together some of the biggest names in Louisiana agriculture as the Governor takes a hard look at the roots of rural economic development…
Cut 12 (08) “in agriculture”

US Senator John Kennedy has filed a resolution that could lead to a congressional denouncement of the movement to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. Calls to Abolish ICE have mounted in recent months in the wake of the White House’s No Tolerance immigration policies, such as family separations. Kennedy says ICE exists to stop illegal immigration and prevent criminals from entering the country.
Cut 14 (10) “are dangerous”

But immigration activists say that just isn’t the case, and point to crime rate data that shows that undocumented immigrants are statistically less likely to commit crime than legal citizens. Congress of Day Laborers Organizer Rachel Taber:
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Teams are headed to SEC Media Days at Atlanta’s College Football Hal of Fame. Connor Ferrill has the story.
Cut 3 (27) “I’m Connor Ferrill”

The Louisiana Housing Corporation Board of Directors approved $6.1 million for LHC’s soft second mortgage assistance initiative, which is slated to launch August 2018 in select parishes. Executive Director of LHC, Keith Cunningham says the program can help with other costs associated with initiating the process as well.
Cut 5 (09) “…apartment and home ownership.”

US Senator John Kennedy has filed a resolution that could lead to a congressional denouncement of the movement to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. Calls to Abolish ICE have mounted in recent months in the wake of the White House’s No Tolerance immigration policies, such as family separations. Kennedy says those calls are misplaced, calling ICE agents patriots who protect national security.
Cut 13 (11) “assault rape”

But immigration activists say that just isn’t the case, and point to crime rate data that shows that undocumented immigrants are statistically less likely to commit crime than legal citizens. Congress of Day Laborers Organizer Rachel Taber says members of their organization who have been deported or separated were not a threat to their communities, like mother of two Jaime Galino Madrid.
Cut 15 (13) “for them”

US Senator John Kennedy is spearheading a push for a congressional endorsement of ICE, while immigrant advocates call for the agency’s abolition. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 2 (50) ”I’m Matt Doyle”

The Louisiana Housing Corporation Board of Directors approved $6.1 million for LHC’s soft second mortgage assistance initiative, which is slated to launch August 2018 in select parishes. Executive Director of LHC, Keith Cunningham, says with the program being a home owner may be more affordable than you think.
Cut 4 (08) “…make you a home owner.”

Governor John Bel Edwards and Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain are taking a trip out to the farm. They will be meeting with local sugarcane farmers July 19th to discuss tariffs among other issues.
Strain says they’re there to congratulate the farmers for their great work and to help understand what the state can do better to ensure another successful harvest…
Cut 11 (10) “farmers concerns”