A woman claims in a civil suit field in Los Angeles that Pelicans star Zion Williamson raped her on two occasions in 2020. The woman also alleges Williamson choked her and was abusive towards her when she visited him at Beverly Hills home that Zion was renting. Williamson’s legal team says the allegations are categorically false and reckless and they claim this is an extortion scheme.

Hurricane season starts Sunday, and the National Weather Service and NOAA are both prepared to keep people informed at all times with the latest life-saving information. Acting NOAA Administrator Laura Grimm says personnel will be going to great lengths in this endeavor.

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Grimm says NOAA is also improving its process in predicting how storms intensify.

Keep an eye on your “pick-a-nick baskets.” Black bears have been spotted in Baton Rouge and St. Tammany Parish. Sean Richardson has more.

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The Insurance Council of Louisiana is sounding the alarm on House Bill 148. The bill Governor Landry signed gives the insurance commissioner the ability to reject rate increases regardless of market conditions. Executive Director Rodney Braxton says this new law will keep insurance companies from expanding in Louisiana and will impact their desire to deploy new capital in the state.

Cut 7 (06) “…be less competition.”

The Insurance Council of Louisiana is concerned about House Bill 148 that Governor Landry just signed into law that gives the insurance commissioner the ability to reject rate increases regardless of market conditions. Executive Director Rodney Braxton says this law is reminiscent of when Louisiana had the now-abolished insurance rating commission, which he says injected politics into the process.

Cut 8 (10) “…on actuarial science.”

Black bears have been spotted roaming neighborhoods in Baton Rouge, and in Covington and Abita Spring. LDWF Large Carnivore Program Manager John Hanks says while not common, bear he confirmed that bears live in the area but are rarely seen. Hanks says the largest known bear in Louisiana was 698 pounds.

Cut 4 (09) “…400 pounds.”

Louisiana black bears, once considered threatened, were removed from the Endangered Species List in 2016, and bear hunting quotas have since increased.

Hurricane season begins this Sunday and Acting NOAA Administrator Laura Grimm says personnel will be going to great lengths to keep people informed. They’re improving their process in predicting how storms intensify and enhancing how they issue storm surge watches and warnings.

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In addition, the National Hurricane Center will provide a rip current risk map.

LSU-Shreveport looks to make history again tonight. The Pilots won their 58^th straight game in the semifinals of the NAIA World Series last night giving LSU-S the longest winning streak in college baseball at any level. Right fielder Ryan Davenport says at the beginning of the season, they knew they were a good team…

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Tonight in Lewiston, Idaho, LSU-Shreveport can win the school’s first NAIA World Series and complete a perfect 59-0 season.

The NCAA Baseball Regionals get underway today and the LSU Tigers host Little Rock. The game that was scheduled for 2 PM is currently in a weather delay but the Tigers are one of the favorites to win their eighth national championship because of their pitching. Coach Jay Johnson…

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LSU-Shreveport made history last night and they can make more history tonight. The Pilots won their 58^th straight game in the semifinals of the NAIA World Series. The 14-4 victory over Hope International gives LSU-S the longest winning streak in college baseball at any level. Right fielder Ryan Davenport credits team chemistry…

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The 2025 Hurricane season begins this Sunday. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Not exactly the neighbors one would expect but Black bears have been seen in neighborhoods in Baton Rouge, Covington, and Abita Springs. Louisiana black bears were removed from the Endangered Species List in 2016. LDWF Large Carnivore Program Manager John Hanks says if you encounter a bear, don’t run and back away slowly. Don’t yell at the bear but be loud and calm.

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Last year for the first time in decades a very limited bear hunting season opened briefly for a handful of hunters who were picked by lottery.

Hurricane season starts Sunday, and the National Weather Service and NOAA are both prepared to keep people informed at all times with the latest life-saving information. Acting NOAA Administrator Laura Grimm says NOAA is also improving its process in predicting how storms intensify.

Cut 10 (13) “…and underwater gliders.”

The Insurance Council of Louisiana is sounding the alarm on House Bill 148. That’s the bill that Governor Landry signed into law that gives the insurance commissioner the ability to reject rate increases regardless of market conditions. Executive Director Rodney Braxton says the new law makes insurance companies uneasy about what the future looks like.

Cut 6 (09) “…in the future.”

Keep an eye on your “pick-a-nick baskets.” Black bears have been spotted in Baton Rouge and St. Tammany Parish. Sean Richardson has more.

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Two LSU schools look to make history. The Tigers open their NCAA Baton Rouge regional this afternoon as they take on Little Rock at Alex Box Stadium. And the Pilots of LSU Shreveport can wrap up what is believed to be the first undefeated season at any level of college baseball with a win tonight over Southeastern University of Florida.

Of the six auto insurance reform bills that Governor Landry signed this week, the most contentious is the one that gives the insurance commissioner the authority to reject rate increases regardless of market conditions. It’s a bill that the current insurance commissioner, Tim Temple, opposed. He says with that bill, Louisiana will no longer be a stable, predictable rating regulatory environment.

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A bill heads to the Senate floor that would require age verification and parental approval for minors to download apps. Jason Saine (“sane”) with Netchoice, who opposes the bill, says the bill is deeply flawed and would likely undermine privacy, fail to effectively protect minors and violate Louisianans’ First Amendment rights…

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Senate Education approves a TOPS bill that creates a new excellence level scholarship for students who score a 31 or higher on their ACT.  Ruston Representative Chris Turner says this will hopefully keep students in the state.

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The bill now goes to Senate Finance, because it will cost the state millions of dollars more next fiscal year.

A deceased infant’s body is found mixed in with linens at a cleaning facility in Shreveport. The Shreveport Police Department determined that the body belonged to a baby who was stillborn, arrived from a funeral home in Dallas and was supposed to have been cremated. Corporal Chris Bordelon says the baby’s parents have never been accused of any wrongdoing.

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Governor Landry says the package of reform bills he signed this week will ultimately save drivers at least ten-percent on their auto insurance premiums. He also touted the tort reform bills that he signed, saying it will reduce frivolous lawsuits and improve the litigation environment in Louisiana.

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A bill heads to the Senate floor that would require age verification and parental approval for minors to download apps. Meta supports the legislation, but Google opposes it, citing privacy concerns and claiming it would require invasive ID checks. The bill’s author, Mandeville Representative Kim Carver, said in a committee hearing that Apple CEO Tim Cook also voiced opposition in regards to a similar Texas law.

Cut 9 (08)  “…not to sign it.”

A disturbing discovery in Shreveport, as a deceased infant’s body was found mixed in with linens at a cleaning facility. The body arrived at the facility from a funeral home in Dallas. Shreveport Police Corporal Christopher Bordelon says investigators are looking into how the baby’s body ended up in Shreveport.

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The baby’s parents are not implicated in any wrongdoing.

It’s the weekend LSU baseball fans and the team have been waiting for since the season started in February. The Tigers open up NCAA Regional play by hosting Little Rock at 2 p-m. It will be LSU’s first game since last Saturday’s loss to Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament. Coach Jay Johnson says his guys are ready to go.

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Among the auto insurance reform bills that Governor Landry signed earlier this week is HB148, which gives the insurance commissioner the authority to reject rate increases regardless of market conditions. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple opposes it, and he says if insurance rates don’t come down by the ten-percent Governor Landry said they will, Landry will point the finger at him.

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A bill heads to the Senate floor that would require age verification and parental approval for minors to download apps. Mandeville Representative Kim Carver’s bill was expanded to include app developers after an amendment was added during discussion in the Senate Commerce Committee.

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NCAA Regional time has arrived for the LSU baseball team. Colleen Crain reports fans are excited, and so is the team.

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“Win today, and we walk together forever.” LSU Shreveport head baseball coach Brad Neffendorf might want to deliver that famous quote from late NHL head coach Fred Shero to his team as they get set to take on Southeastern University of Florida tonight. If the Pilots win, not only will they win the NAIA national championship, but they will wrap up what is believed to be the first perfect season in college baseball at any level.