Louisiana homeowners that received financial assistance from the State’s recovery program will soon receive checks to pay for the entire cost to rebuild their homes flooded in 2016. Matt Doyle spoke with the governor’s spokesperson…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m  Matt Doyle” 

An approaching cold front is destabilizing the atmosphere, bringing thunderstorm activity for parts of southeast Louisiana today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the rain is actually good news for the area.

Cut 8 (10) “…dousing of rain.”

Northwest Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson is throwing his hat in the ring to be the next Chairman of the House Republican Study Committee. The committee, the largest caucus of conservatives in the House, is influential in crafting and guiding conservative legislative policy. Johnson, who’s been a member since joining Congress in 2017, says the committee will be hugely relevant in the coming years, and has already made its mark.

Cut 4 (10) “RSC members.”

No one in the town of Palmetto in St. Landry Parish is interested in becoming the town’s police chief. The top cop and only police officer in Palmetto, David Krull, is moving and no one qualified to run to replace him. Alderman Guyton Budden says they may see if the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office can provide protection for the village that has a population of 170….

Cut 13 (07) “…appoint somebody.” 

The Saints players get a day off from training camp today. During yesterday’s practice, the defense dominated as the offense struggled in the rain. Recently signed linebacker Demario Davis had one of several interceptions on the day. Coach Sean Payton says Davis looks like a good good free agent pickup….
cut 30 (11) “…we have him”
The Saints are back on the practice field tomorrow morning.

Training camp begins for several Louisiana college football teams tomorrow. ULM went 4-4 in the Sun Belt last season, but they are predicted to finish second in the West Division this season as they return nine starters on offense, including playmakers Caleb Evans and Marcus Green.

Camp also begins for Southeastern Louisiana, Northwestern State and Southern reports for camp tomorrow.

A former LSU pitcher is on the move as the Major League Baseball Trade deadline hits this afternoon. The Baltimore Orioles sent Kevin Gausman to the Atlanta Braves. The 27-year-old Gausman has a 4.43 ERA for the last place Os and has been hurt by the home run ball. He goes to a Braves team that’s battling for a playoff spot.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces MGM resorts will be the league’s office gaming partner. The three-year agreement means MGM will use real-time NBA and WNBA data in an effort to protect the integrity of the games. Silver says the collaboration will result in the best possible gaming and entertainment experience.

Legalized sports betting becomes effective tomorrow as Beau Rivage in Biloxi and Gold Strike Casino in Tunica will begin taking bets.

The annual take over the SEC Network with LSU programming begins tonight at 11 o’ clock, with a replay of the emotional NIT game between the Tigers and Cajuns at 11:00. Tomorrow morning at seven o’ clock, LSU fans can re-watch LSU’s win over Florida in the Swamp last season. Tomorrow afternoon, the LSU baseball team’s SEC Tournament wins over Florida and Arkansas will be shown.

Congressman Mike Johnson says he’s jumping in the race to be the Chairman of the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

An approaching cold front is destabilizing the atmosphere, bringing thunderstorm activity for parts of southeast Louisiana today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the showers could present a potential for danger in some areas.

Cut 6 (07) …always a possibility.”

HUD has approved Governor John Bel Edwards’ request to increase reimbursements on RESTORE grants to 100 percent, which means more federal assistance for homeowners who suffered flood damage in 2016. Edwards’ Communications Director Shauna Sanford says the first round of checks are on their way.

Cut 9 (08)  “good news.”

Roughly 10,000 people will benefit from the additional 110 million dollars in new funds.

No one in the town of Palmetto in St. Landry Parish is interested in becoming the town’s police chief. The top cop and only police officer in Palmetto, David Krull, is moving and no one qualified to run to replace him. Alderman Guyton Budden says he’s not surprised

Cut 12 (08)   “…not interested.”

Budden says they may see if the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office can provide protection for the village that has a population of 170.

Northwest Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson is throwing his hat in the ring to be the next Chairman of the House Republican Study Committee. The committee, the largest caucus of conservatives in the House, is influential in crafting and guiding conservative legislative policy. Johnson, who’s been a member since joining Congress in 2017, says he’s a great fit for the job.

Cut 3 (11) “consensus builder”

An approaching cold front is destabilizing the atmosphere, bringing thunderstorm activity for parts of southeast Louisiana today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the front is expected to stall along the Louisiana coastline, keeping rain chances relatively high through Friday.

Cut 7 (08) “…rest of the work week.”

HUD has approved Governor John Bel Edwards’ request to increase reimbursements on RESTORE grants to 100 percent, which means more federal assistance for homeowners who suffered flood damage in 2016. Edwards’ Communications Director Shauna Sanford says the first round of checks are on their way.And if you’re getting antsy for that recovery money, Sanford says don’t worry, everything has been taken care of at the state level and no further work is needed on your end.

Cut 11 (10) “those checks”

No one in the town of Palmetto in St. Landry Parish is interested in becoming the town’s police chief. The top cop and only police officer in Palmetto, David Krull, is moving and no one qualified to run to replace him. Alderman Guyton Budden says they might also ask the state if they can appoint someone to be the police chief, because none of the current residents of Palmetto are interested….

Cut 14 (06) “…doing that.”

About 10-thousand Louisiana homeowners who experienced flood damage in 2016 and have received some assistance through the state’s recovery program are now eligible for 100-percent reimbursement as a result of a policy change approved by the federal government. The governor’s communications director Shauna Sanford….
cut 10 (13) “…percent level”
Sanford says checks will be mailed out this week and it will mean an additional 110-million dollars in flood recovery grant money.

Congress has extended the National Flood Insurance Program for another four months. It was set to expire before midnight, but the Senate voted to keep it going. Both of Louisiana’s US Senators say they remain committed towards long-term reforms so that flood insurance is affordable and program remains sustainable.

Congressman Mike Johnson says he’s jumping in the race to be the Chairman of the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress. Jeff Palermo has the story.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

No one in the St. Landry Parish town of Palmetto is interested in being the city’s police chief. The village’s only police officer David Krull is moving and no one qualified to replace him. Alderman Gutyon Budden says they can ask the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office to provide protection for the town that has a population of 170…
cut 13 (07) “…appoint somebody”

Congressman Mike Johnson says he’s jumping in the race to be the Chairman of the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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Louisiana homeowners that received financial assistance from the State’s recovery program will soon receive checks to pay for the entire cost to rebuild their homes flooded in 2016. Matt Doyle spoke with the governor’s spokesperson…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m  Matt Doyle”  

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No one in the town of Palmetto in St. Landry Parish is interested in becoming the town’s police chief. The top cop and only police officer in Palmetto, David Krull, is moving and no one qualified to run to replace him. Alderman Guyton Budden says he’s not surprised

Cut 12 (08)   “…not interested.”

Budden says they may see if the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office can provide protection for the village that has a population of 170….

Cut 13 (07) “…appoint somebody.” 

Budden says they might also ask the state if they can appoint someone to be the police chief, because none of the current residents of Palmetto are interested….

Cut 14 (06) “…doing that.”

Louisiana residents who received assistance from the State’s recovery program will soon receive checks to cover the entire cost of rebuilding their homes that flooded in 2016. Matt Doyle spoke with the governor’s spokesperson…
voicer 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Rain is in the forecast through Friday as a weak cold front stalls along the coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
cut 8 (10) “…dousing of rain”

Shreveport Congressman Mike Johnson is seeking to become the new leader of the House Republican Study Committee. If he gets the job, he’ll be responsible for identify policy objectives shared by conservatives members of Congress and wrangling support for that legislation. Johnson says he’s got the background to both build consensus, and champion conservative values…
cut 5 (07) “….those ideas”
The election for RSC chairman will take place in mid-November.

No one in the town of Palmetto in St. Landry Parish is interested in becoming the town’s police chief. The top cop and only police officer in Palmetto, David Krull, is moving and no one qualified to run to replace him. Alderman Guyton Budden says he’s not surprised…
cut 12 (08) “…not interested”
Budden says they may see if the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office can provide protection for the village that has a population of 170….

HUD has approved Governor John Bel Edwards’ request to increase reimbursements on RESTORE grants to 100 percent, which means more federal assistance for homeowners who suffered flood damage in 2016. Edwards’ Communications Director Shauna Sanford says the first round of checks are on their way.
Cut 9 (08) “good news.”
Sanford says some 10-thousand homeowners should benefit from the 100-percent reimbursement. Previously, they received 50-percent in financial assistance for the repairs made to their homes.

An approaching cold front is destabilizing the atmosphere, bringing thunderstorm activity to parts of south Louisiana today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we could see some street flooding.
Cut 6 (07) …always a possibility.”
Keim says rain chances will remain high through Friday and we’ll also see a break from the heat.

The US Senate has voted to extend the National Flood Insurance program for the next four months. It was set to expire at 11:59 tonight. Louisiana’s Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy says the goal is to put long-term reforms into place, so the program is affordable and sustainable.

Shreveport Congressman Mike Johnson is seeking to become the next chairman of the House Republican Study committee. Johnson says this group of conservative lawmakers made its mark by helping to craft the federal tax reform bill approved last December…
cut 4 (10) “…RSC members”
The Committee Chairman is responsible for identifying policy objectives, and then wrangling the support necessary to get those ideas off the white board and onto a bill.

Congressman Mike Johnson says he’s jumping in the race to be the Chairman of the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The Senate is taking up a plan that would extend the National Flood Insurance program through eh hurricane season, for the next four months. The House passed similar legislation six days ago, but if the vote stalls out in the Senate, the flood insurance program will lapse as of 12PM tonight. Negotiations on a longer term flood insurance deal have been ongoing.

Advocates are ramping up the campaign to convince voters to vote yes to the unanimous jury verdict constitutional amendment on the November 6^th ballot. The amendment requires over 50 percent of voters in the fall to back it, and would undo the Jim Crow era legislation that sets up Louisiana as a legal outlier in the American justice system. Alexandria Lawyer Ed Tarpley says the law’s racist roots need to be addressed.

Cut 4 (10) “repeal this”

The law was passed during the post-civil war reconstruction era, where critics say the objective was to deprive African Americans of the ability to have a jury of their peers. 48 other states, along with the federal justice system require unanimous juries.

The Louisiana Department of Education have announced the most recent recipients of the titles of Teacher and Principal of the Year. Principle of the Year honors went to Dr. Eric Davis of Wossman High School in the City of Monroe School District.

Cut 13 (08) “…in the state.” 

A statewide coalition has been formed to educate voters about constitutional amendment number two on the November sixth ballot. It would require that felony convictions must be reached with a unanimous jury, instead of the current standard that requires 10 of 12 jurists to agree on a guilty verdict. Alexandria attorney Ed Tarpley is leading the effort….
cut 5 (12) “…the constitution”
No major organizations have announced their opposition to the amendment.

Louisiana homeowners that received financial assistance from the State’s recovery program will soon receive checks to pay for the entire cost to rebuild their homes flooded in 2016. The federal government has approved 100-percent reimbursement for some 10-thousand homeowners, who previously received 50-percent.

The Louisiana Department of Education have announced the most recent recipients of the titles of Teacher and Principal of the Year. Kevin Barnhart has the details.
Voicer 3 (27) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

A 22-year-old Farmerville woman is dead after falling out the window of a moving car over the weekend in Union Parish. Sheriff Dusty Gates says they believe alcohol was involved…
cut 12 (11) “…hide alcohol”
21-year-old Dustin Hines of Marion has been charged with vehicular homicide.