The attorneys representing ex-NFL commits Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavien Harris plan to fight the SEC’s new rule banning schools from signing former pro players. The SEC approved the ban after a Baton Rouge judge granted 33 athletes a temporary restraining order against the NCAA to return for a fifth season. Attorney Tony Clayton says that ruling also prohibits the SEC from punishing schools and players.

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There will be a hearing on Monday and Clayton is confident Judge William Jorden will clear Wright and Harris to play this season.

We do have action on the gridiron tonight as the 2026 season kicks off. Northwestern State hosts Louisiana Christian, Nicholls takes on Mississippi Valley State and Southeastern battles Houston Chrisitan.

The reward for information leading to a conviction in the killing of a bald eagle in Vermilion Parish last December has increased. Joe Gallinaro reports.

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Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says Louisiana’s Hunger-Free Campus Program has received a one-million dollar allocation from the state legislature. Reed says half of that money will help colleges address barriers to food access…

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A recent study found that 23-percent of college students nationwide, which is almost four-million, experience food insecurity.

The Board of Regents’ effort to address food insecurity among college students has received a historic one-million-dollar investment from the Louisiana Legislature. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says food is a critical part of a student’s ability to learn.

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The reward for information leading to the conviction of the killer of a bald eagle in Vermilion Parish last December is now up to 20-thousand dollars. The biggest chunk comes from the Center of Biological Diversity, which is offering 13-thousand dollars. LDWF Corporal Stuart Guillory says others have chipped in.

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The rest of the reward money consists of 25-hundred dollars from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and one-thousand dollars from Louisiana Operation Game Thief.

Students who need a little extra help with their homework assignments can turn to an online service provided by the State Library. State Librarian Meg Placke says while students can learn in class during the day, Homework Louisiana provides extra help at home at night.

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Homework Louisiana provides one-on-one tutoring from over four-thousand qualified teachers in nearly 200 subjects.

We’re hearing from the band director at Northwestern State at the time when Dolly Parton joined the band on the field at Turpin Stadium for a performance of her hit song “9 to 5” in the fall of 1988. Dolly was in Natchitoches that summer filming “Steel Magnolias.” Band Director Bill Brent says the band prepared for a long time for the special performance.

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As part of a landmark multistate settlement with Meta over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict teens to social media, Louisiana is set to receive 180-million dollars over the next nine years. Attorney General Liz Murrill says some of the settlement money should be used to educate young people about the potential dangers of social media.

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As the investigation into the killing of a bald eagle in Vermilion Parish last December continues, the reward for information leading to a conviction is now up to 20-thousand dollars. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Corporal Stuart Guillory says while tips have come in since the December 5th incident, investigators need additional information.

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There’s some concern about what SpaceX’s launch site in coastal Vermilion Parish could mean for the area’s wildlife. Starbase Louisiana will be built near Pecan Island, a popular destination for fishing, crabbing and duck hunting. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell says the company will develop only a portion of the 125-thousand acres of marshland it now owns.

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Louisiana Wildlife Federation Executive Director Rebecca Triche the possibility of eliminating environmental review requirements is particularly troubling.

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says Starbase Louisiana will eventually feature more than a dozen launch towers, supporting more than 30 Starship flights per day and making it the largest launch site in the world.

The state is set to receive 180-million dollars over the next nine years as part of a landmark multistate settlement with Meta over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict teenagers to social media. Attorney General Liz Murrill says she would like to see a portion of the money used to strengthen enforcement efforts aimed at stopping adults from using social media to prey on children.

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Some are questioning what SpaceX’s rocket launch site in Vermilion Parish could mean for the area’s wildlife. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell says rocket launches and wildlife can coexist, based on what the company has seen at its other facilities.

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Among the Louisiana Wildlife Federation’s concerns is a series of proposed FAA rule changes that would waive 13 federal environmental and public health laws for commercial space permits. 

As this new school year ramps up, the State Library reminds students that Homework Louisiana can help with those tough homework assignments. State Librarian Meg Placke says live tutoring is available for students from kindergarten through college at HomeworkLA-dot-org.

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Learning sessions occur in a live online classroom with a virtual chat and whiteboard.

We’re hearing from the band director at Northwestern State at the time when Dolly Parton joined the band in September of 1988 on the field at Turpin Stadium for a performance of her hit song “9 to 5.” Band Director Bill Brent says it made no difference that Dolly never had a chance to rehearse with the band – they nailed it.

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There are environmental concerns regarding SpaceX’s 100-billion dollar rocket launching facility in coastal Vermilion Parish. Louisiana Wildlife Federation executive director Rebecca Triche says the public might not get all of the details as the FAA is proposing rule changes that would waive the need for projects like Louisiana Starbase to get 13 different permits…

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Space X says wildlife and rocket launching sites can co-exist and the Kennedy Space Center in Florida is an example.

Dolly Parton is being remembered fondly since her death was reported on Monday. In 1988, she performed her hit song 9 to 5 with the Northwestern State Marching band during a football game. The band director was Bill Brent…

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The State Library offers on-demand virtual tutoring to Louisiana students of every age and learning level through Homework Louisiana. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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The college football season kicks off tonight and there are three games in the state tonight. Southeastern Louisiana hosts Houston Christian. Louisiana Christian visits Northwestern State and Nicholls hosts Mississippi Valley State. There are also high school jamborees tonight.

What will happen with the wildlife near Pecan Island once SpaceX begins construction of the largest spaceport in the world?

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The SEC will impose severe punishment if a school rosters a player that signed a professional contract with the NFL or NBA. LSU appears to be waiting for further direction from the courts. There’s another hearing on Monday in a Baton Rouge courtroom that could result in players who participated in NFL training camps being granted a fifth year of eligibility.

Louisiana will receive 180-million dollars over next nine years as part of a multistate settlement over allegations Facebook and Instagram used addictive algorithms to get kids hooked on social media. Attorney General Liz Murrill says some of the settlement needs to be used to educate about the potential dangers of social media…

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Dolly Parton was one of the greatest musicians and songwriters of our time, and many are saddened over her death at the age of 80. Do you know she performed her hit song “Nine-to-five” with the Northwestern State marching band at a football game in September of 1988? Bill Brent was the band director…

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Brent says it was a flawless performance.

SpaceX’s 100-billion-dollar rocket launch site in coastal Vermilion Parish could bring thousands of jobs to Acadiana. But some are questioning what the massive development could mean for the area’s wildlife. Starbase Louisiana will be built near Pecan Island, a popular destination for fishermen and hunters. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell says the company will develop only a portion of the 125-thousand acres of marshland it now owns.

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But Louisiana Wildlife Federation Executive Director Rebecca Triche has concerns. She says the FAA is proposing rule changes that would waive 13 federal environmental and public health laws for commercial space permits, including projects like Starbase Louisiana.

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A settlement between Meta and multiple states over teen social media addiction will result in Louisiana receiving at least 180-million dollars over the next nine years. Attorney General Liz Murrill says some of that money should go towards helping kids harmed by excessive social media use…

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The late Dolly Parton made her mark on Natchitoches as she spent the summer of 1988 there to film “Steel Magnolias.” That September, Parton returned to Natchitoches to perform her hit song “Nine to Five” at halftime of a football game. Northwestern State Marching Band director, Bill Brent, says she nailed it…

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Louisiana is set to receive 180-million dollars over the next nine years as part of a landmark multistate settlement with Meta over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict teenagers to social media. Attorney General Liz Murrill says she would like to see a portion of the money used to strengthen enforcement efforts aimed at stopping adults from using social media to prey on children.

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Does your child need help with his homework or needs a tutor. If so, check out homework-la-dot-org. State Librarian Meg Placke says the service is as accessible as A-I but more effective…

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Homework Louisiana provides one-on-one tutoring from over four-thousand qualified teachers in nearly 200 subjects.

In our continuing coverage of the passing of Dolly Parton, we take you back to the fall of 1988, when Parton gave musicians with the Northwestern State marching band an experience they will never forget. Andrew Greenstein has more…

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