Incumbents got off easy this year with few established candidates set to challenger statewide officeholders. Matt Doyle has more.

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The National Weather Service issues as heat advisory as the heat index is expected to hit the triple digits.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

cut  2 (28) I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

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Statewide incumbents appear to have gotten off pretty easy this year with few high profile, or well-funded challengers signing up to run for their seats.

Prominent Republicans sat out this cycle with all statewide offices except for Governor controlled by the party. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says challengers are rare in states with one-party rule.

Cut 3 (11) “…party”

The exception this year is the race for Insurance Commissioner, where Republican Tim Temple is self-funding a million-dollar campaign to unseat 13-year Republican incumbent Jim Donelon.

The public may often voice a desire for change, but Cross says the electoral outcomes tend to not reflect that desire due to the substantial advantages of incumbency.

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Prominent Democrats steered clear of the statewide ballot this year despite the presence of a fairly popular governor. Cross says that’s an indictment against the state party.

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The exception may be Attorney General Jeff Landry’s challenger, Ike Jackson Jr. who previously served as Assistant Attorney General of Louisiana.

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A Shreveport woman is accused of intentionally slamming the head of her 23-month old child following a bus accident in an effort to collect an insurance pay day.  State Police Trooper Brent Hardy says the arrest of 38-year-old Deidra Lee comes after an investigation into the incident that took place on a city bus.

Cut 6 (07) “…of the child.”

Hardy says Lee is charged with cruelty to a juvenile and two counts of insurance fraud for the disturbing incident.

Cut 7 (09) “…crash that occurred.”

Hardy says Lee was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on Tuesday, but has since bonded out.

Cut 8 (09) “…taken into custody.”

Hardy says Lee also presented false information as part of the attempt to defraud an insurance company by claiming injuries to both herself and the child.  Authorities did not release details on the condition of the child following the crash.

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It’s a scorcher across Louisiana today as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory. State Climatologist Barry Keim says temps are going to be in the low to mid 90s, but it is the very high humidity with very little chance of rainfall that will make conditions extremely uncomfortable.

Cut 9 (10) “…in some locations.”

Keim says today is the day to beat the heat by all means necessary.

Cut 10 (11) “…friends and neighbors.”

Keim says there is a chance these weather conditions could continue into the weekend.

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The advisory is in effect through 7PM.

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New Orleans city council unanimously bans property owners from renting out homes for Airbnb use unless the home itself is the owner’s primary residence.

Supporters say real estate speculators have been buying up historic residential neighborhoods, pricing locals out of owning homes, and drastically cutting the supply of rental units. This supporter says it’s killing the city’s working class…

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Opponents say the ruling is a violation of property rights, and the city has no right to dictate how they use their land.

Cut 13 (09) “itself.”

Duplex owners can still rent out the other half of their property if they live in one half of it.

One man who spoke at the council meeting says it could have unintended consequences.

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The ruling also caps the percentage commercial “short term rentals” to 25 percent of the units in a single property, a substantial limit on private business use of Airbnb as well.

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Incumbents got off easy this year with few established candidates set to challenge statewide officeholders. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

A Shreveport woman is accused of intentionally slamming the head of her 23-month old child into a bus seat following a bus accident so she could collect an insurance claim.  State Police Trooper Brent Hardy says 38-year-old Deidra Lee was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on Tuesday, but has since bonded out.

Cut 8 (09) “…taken into custody.”

Authorities did not release information on the condition of the child.

It’s a scorcher across Louisiana today as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory. State Climatologist Barry Keim says temps are going to be in the low to mid 90s, but it is the very high humidity with very little chance of rainfall that will make conditions extremely uncomfortable.

Cut 9 (10) “…in some locations.”

The Saints play their first preseason game tonight against the Vikings Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says safety Saquan Hampton will be one to watch after impressive practice field performances.

Cut 8 (10) “…throughout training camp.”

Tonight preseason game is one of four with the regular season beginning on September 9^th against the Texans. Kickoff tonight is at 7pm.

Some of the statewide incumbents aren’t facing well-funded challengers this year if any. The exception is the race for Insurance Commissioner, where Republican Tim Temple is self-funding a million-dollar campaign to unseat 13-year Republican incumbent Jim Donelon. The public often voices a desire for change, but – UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says outcome tends not reflect that due to the advantages of incumbency.

Cut 4 (11) “…experience.”

A Shreveport woman is charged with cruelty to a juvenile and two counts of insurance fraud after a bus accident where she intentionally injured her 23-month old child. State Police Trooper Brent Hardy says the arrest of 38-year-old Deidra Lee comes after an investigation into the incident that took place on a city bus.

Cut 7 (09) “…crash that occurred.”

The Saints play their first preseason game tonight against the Vikings. The spotlight is on backup QB Teddy Bridgewater, who’s expect to get a lot of snaps, “Locked on Saints” podcast host Ross Jackson says its Teddy’s time to shine.

Cut 7 (07) “…team in Miami.”

It’s the first of four preseason games with the regular season begins September 9 at the Dome against The Texans. Kickoff tonight is at 7pm.

Former LSU head coach Les Miles recently discussed what could have been if he had been offered his dream job as coach of the Michigan Wolverines. In an interview with ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit “The Mad Hatter” opened up about his time at LSU and even mentioned the 2007 National Championship. Miles said that victory did give him joy with LSU allowing him to score a win over one his old rivals Ohio State. He then said LSU was a “decent” job but in the end is upset that obstacles have kept him from heading home to Michigan.  

A Shreveport woman is accused of intentionally slamming the head of her 23-month old child following a bus accident in an effort to collect an insurance pay day.  State Police Trooper Brent Hardy…

Cut 7 (09) “…crash that occurred.”

38-year-old Deidra Lee is charged with cruelty to a juvenile and two counts of insurance fraud.

Gas is down nearly seven cents a gallon over last month in Louisiana as the typical fall gas price reduction appears to be arriving a month early.  AAA fuel analyst Don Redman warns it’s not just the usual seasonal market forces at work. Prices are notably lower than they were this time last year.

Cut 13 (10) “…economy”

The average for a gallon in Louisiana is 2.31 a gallon, down from 2.38 last month, and 2.64 this time last year.

Incumbents got off easy this year with few established candidates set to challenger statewide officeholders. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Statewide incumbents appear to have gotten off pretty easy this year with few high profile, or well-funded challengers signing up to run for their seats. Prominent Republicans sat out this cycle with all statewide offices except for Governor controlled by the party. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says challengers are rare in states with one-party rule.

Cut 3 (11) “…party”

The exception this year is the race for Insurance Commissioner, where Tim Temple is self-funding a million-dollar campaign to unseat 13-year incumbent Jim Donelon.

A Shreveport woman is accused of intentionally slamming the head of her 23-month old child following a bus accident in an effort to collect an insurance pay day.  State Police Trooper Brent Hardy says the arrest of 38-year-old Deidra Lee comes after a lengthy investigation into the incident that took place on a city bus.

Cut 6 (07) “…of the child.”

The Saints play their first preseason game tonight against the Vikings, and Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says the sixth-round draft pick out of Rutgers, safety Saquan Hampton will also be one to watch after impressive practice field performances.

Cut 8 (10) “…throughout training camp.”

Another rookie to keep an eye on is undrafted free agent signing Emmanuel Butler, who’s been lighting it up in training camp.

The family of a black man shot dead in a motel room by a West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy is requesting a Justice Department investigation of the incident.  Attorney for the family of 38-year-old Josef Richardson, Ben Crump, says the officer killed a man and only found some pot and 3 pills of methamphetamine.

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The investigation is being handled by State Police.

The Saints play their first preseason game tonight against the Vikings and we’ve got two rookies that you’ll want to keep an eye on for the night. Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says the sixth-round draft pick out of Rutgers, safety Saquan Hampton should get a ton of snaps after showcasing some incredible talent during impressive practice field performances.

Cut 8 (10) “…throughout training camp.”

Wide Receiver Emmanuel Butler recently made it back to the practice field for some walkthroughs and has been a summer standout at a number two receiver position that could be up for grabs. Jackson says he’ll have a chance to show off his versatility.

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Kickoff is at 7 o’clock.

Les Miles opened up about the end of his tenure at LSU and the “heartbreak” of not getting his dream job as coach of the Michigan Wolverines. The Mad Hatter spoke with ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit about his time in coaching, and mentioned that even as far back as his National Championship winning year in 2007. While he pinned for the job though, he did add that the 2007 game allowed him to score a big win with LSU over hated rival Ohio.

Miles called LSU a “decent job” but he was beset by roadblocks that kept him from going north.

In the NFL Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns threw a touchdown pass to end his only series. Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Never put on his helmet and the Browns gave a brief preview of their offensive firepower during a 30-10 drubbing over the Washington redskins last night. The patriots beat the Lions 31-3, The Ravens over the Jaguars 28-0, Buffalo smacked the colts 24-16.

Major League Baseball announced it is going to play a professional game in Iowa…at the same field the movie Field of Dreams was filmed at.

Qualifying has wrapped up and the field is set for what should be a highly competitive governor’s race as the southeast’s only Democrat defends his seat against two Republicans contenders. The race has only recently started to pick up intensity, and Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says within the next two weeks expect the election season yard signs and billboards to be in full bloom.

Cut 4 (11) “…ads.”

The primary is set for October 12th.

The Saints play their first preseason game tonight against the Vikings. The spotlight is on backup QB Teddy Bridgewater, who’s expect to get a lot of snaps, and Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says its Teddy’s time to shine.

Cut 7 (07) “…team in Miami.”

Kickoff is at 7 o’clock.

The family of a black man shot dead in a motel room by a West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy is requesting a Justice Department investigation of the incident.  Attorney for the family of 38-year-old Josef Richardson, Ben Crump, says State Police are not being transparent about their investigation into the officer involved shooting..

Cut 10 (08) “…in his underwear.”

Investigators have not released any information on why the deputy fired his weapon, or the identity of the deputy involved.

Gas is down nearly seven cents a gallon over last month in Louisiana as the typical fall gas price reduction appears to be arriving a month early. The global economy appears to be slowing down, and there are growing fears the US could be looking at a similar fate in the near future. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says those concerns are translating into lower prices at the pump.

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Qualifying has wrapped up and the field is set for what should be a highly competitive governor’s race as the southeast’s only Democrat defends his seat against two Republicans contenders.
The race has only recently started to pick up intensity, and Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says within the next two weeks expect the election season yard signs and billboards to be in full bloom.
Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone have already begun their statewide TV ad campaign. Congressman Ralph Abraham says he’ll begin airing his next week.
With no federal races and few other competitive governor’s races nationwide, Louisiana is set to become a major focus for both parties. Pinsonat says expect a flood of out of state money and other assets to sweep in.
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The primary is set for October 12th. The only other race that is likely to crack a million dollars of spending is Insurance Commissioner, where Tim Temple, who is challenging incumbent Jim Donelon, has pledged to self-fund a million-dollar campaign.

The family of a black man shot dead in a motel room by a West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy is requesting a Justice Department investigation of the incident. Attorney for the family of 38-year-old Josef Richardson, Ben Crump, says Richardson, who was unarmed, was killed by a shot to the back of the neck in a motel room near Port Allen as deputies executed a warrant. Crump says the only thing the officers recovered in the incident was about $300 in marijuana and methamphetamine.
Investigators have not released any information on why the deputy fired his weapon, or the identity of the deputy involved.
Crump says the family does not feel confident about the State Police’s investigation of the West Baton Rouge deputy’s behavior.
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Richardson was in the motel room with his girlfriend, who is facing drug charges.
The president of the National Rifle Association is paying off duty sheriff’s deputies to provide around the clock protection of her home. Carolyn Meadows an east cobb resident now has at least one deputy continuously stationed outside of her home in the wake of two mass shootings leaving dozens dead. East Cobb is about 20 miles north of Atlanta.

Gas is down to about 2.31 a gallon in Louisiana, thirty cents lower than it was this time last year. Matt Doyle asked AAA what’s behind the lower than usual prices…
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Qualifying has wrapped up and the field is set for what should be a highly competitive governor’s race as the southeast’s only Democrat defends his seat against two Republicans contenders.
Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone have already begun their statewide TV ad campaign. Congressman Ralph Abraham says he’ll begin airing his next week. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says
Campaign Spending may not break any records, but it’s likely to come very close.
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The family of a black man shot dead in a motel room by a West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy is requesting a Justice Department investigation of the incident. Attorney for the family of 38-year-old Josef Richardson, Ben Crump, says Richardson, who was unarmed, was killed by a shot to the back of the neck in a motel room near Port Allen as deputies executed a warrant. Crump says the only thing the officers recovered in the incident was about $300 in marijuana and methamphetamine.
Cut 11 (09) “…recreational marijuana.”
The Saints play their first preseason game tonight against the Vikings. The spotlight is on backup QB Teddy Bridgewater, who’s expect to get a lot of snaps, and Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says Wide Receiver Emmanuel Butler recently made it back to the practice field for some walk throughs after a minor injury and has been a summer standout. Jackson says if healthy he’ll have a chance to show off his versatility.
Cut 9 (09) “…their entire team.”

The family of an unarmed black man shot dead by a West Baton Rouge deputy is calling on the feds to investigate the shooting. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”
Qualifying has wrapped up and the field is set for what should be a highly competitive governor’s race as the southeast’s only Democrat defends his seat against two Republicans contenders.
The race has only recently started to pick up intensity, and Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says within the next two weeks expect the election season yard signs and billboards to be in full bloom.
Cut 4 (11) “…ads.”
The Saints play their first preseason game tonight against the Vikings. Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says the sixth-round draft pick out of Rutgers, safety Saquan Hampton will be one to watch after impressive practice field performances.
Cut 8 (10) “…throughout training camp.”
Gas is down nearly seven cents a gallon over last month in Louisiana as the typical fall gas price reduction appears to be arriving a month early.
AAA fuel analyst Don Redman warns it’s not just the usual seasonal market forces at work. Prices are notably lower than they were this time last year.
Cut 13 (10) “…economy”