Congress is trying again to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Budget problems in the Jefferson Davis Parish town of Elton have led to steep pay cuts for the mayor and police chief. Mayor Michael Pierotti now earns 12 dollars an hour, while the police chief makes 11 dollars an hour. Pierotti says the cuts stem from financial mismanagement before he took office in May 2024.

Could 50 Cent’s investment in Shreveport be in jeopardy? The rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, posted a cryptic message on Instagram, saying some people in Shreveport don’t want things to get better and he may have to “pull back on the Red River,” referring to his proposed entertainment production district. Mayor Tom Arceneaux says he’s not worried.

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Jackson plans to transform vacant industrial buildings into film and television production studios.

The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed 36 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal infection that can cause severe diarrhea, fatigue, loss of appetite and bloating. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says symptoms can last up to a month.

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Five people in Louisiana have been hospitalized.

It’s a complete role reversal. Four years ago, the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent, passed unanimously in the Senate, only to have it not heard in the House. This week, that same bill passed overwhelmingly in the House; and Congresswoman Julia Letlow, who voted in favor of it, acknowledges it faces an uncertain future in the Senate.

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The search is on to find the source of the parasite causing an outbreak of explosive diarrhea. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says this national outbreak suggests there is a domestic cause – it’s almost always caused by contaminated fresh produce.

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Sokol recommends thoroughly washing all produce and washing your hands before and after handling it. 

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux says don’t read too much into a cryptic post by 50 Cent, when he said he might have to pull back on the Red River project. Arceneaux says the rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has already invested millions of dollars in revitalizing downtown Shreveport, and the big question is whether he will actually run the Red River District.

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LSU is retiring the Ruston Rifle’s jersey this season. Bert Jones’ number 7 is going up on the south end zone facade during the November 14th game against Texas. Jones says playing in Death Valley was unforgettable.

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What a difference four years make. In 2022, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent, only to have that bill stall in the House. Now, four years later, the House passed that same bill, sending it to the Senate where it meets an uncertain fate. Julia Letlow was among the representatives who voted in favor of it, doing so after polling her constituents.

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The Louisiana Department of Health has reported 36 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal infection causing explosive diarrhea. Louisiana is just one of 30 states that have reported cases of the infection. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says the CDC and FDA are working to find the source of the outbreak.

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Former LSU All-American quarterback Bert Jones will have his jersey retired in Tiger Stadium. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for Drew Hanson. He’s the U.S. marshal who was shot and killed while trying to serve a warrant on a fugitive in Alexandria this week. Currently, the campaign has raised more than 85-thousand dollars of its 110-thousand-dollar goal. The 36-year-old Hanson leaves behind a wife and two kids.

The number of non-farm jobs in Louisiana has topped 2.01 million for the first time in state history. That’s according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Adam Knapp, the CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says Monroe posted the fastest job growth of any metro area, fueled by construction of Meta’s 50-billion-dollar data center in Richland Parish. He says six of the state’s ten metro areas added jobs, while Houma and Shreveport lost jobs.

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There is a concern Curtis 50-cent Jackson may pull back from his extensive investment plan in Shreveport. 50-cent recently posted on Instagram that there are people in Shreveport that just don’t want things to get better and that he only makes deals that make sense and he will have pull back on the Red River district. Mayor Tom Arceneaux told KEEL radio that 50 Cent’s efforts in Shreveport date back several years, so there’s no way he’s going to pull out of the city completely.

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Former LSU quarterback Bert Jones, the first All-American signal caller in LSU history, will have his number seven jersey retired in Death Valley November 14 during the Texas game. Jones is an LSU Athletics and Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer, but he says this takes the cake.

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The Ruston native started for LSU from 1970-1972 and won three bowl games and an SEC Championship and left as the school’s all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns.

The Louisiana Department of Health has reported 36 in-state cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal infection causing explosive diarrhea. The infection causes frequent and watery bowel movements, fatigue, loss of appetite, bloating and more. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says symptoms can last up to a month.

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Five Louisianians have been hospitalized with cyclosporiasis

The search is on to find the source of the parasite causing an outbreak of explosive diarrhea. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says this national outbreak suggests there is a domestic cause – it’s almost always caused by contaminated fresh produce.

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Could 50 Cent’s investment in Shreveport be in jeopardy? The rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, posted a cryptic message on Instagram, saying, in his words, some people in Shreveport don’t want things to get better, and he’s going to have to pull back on the Red River, referring to the entertainment production district he’s seeking to create. Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux says he’s not concerned about 50 Cent’s overall commitment to the city.

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The number of non-farm jobs in Louisiana has topped 2.01 million for the first time in state history.  Adam Knapp, the CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says while the construction boom has boosted employment, he’s concerned Louisiana ranks among the lowest in the South for new business applications since 2019.

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A new law going into effect August 1st adjusts minimum lengths and increases catch limits for black bass and crappie in portions of the Atchafalaya Basin. Ryan Montegue with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the law will allow LDWF officials to monitor the fishing quality in the area closely.

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More details have been released about the U.S. marshal deputy killed in a shooting in Alexandria on Tuesday. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Here’s what we know about the officer who was killed, 36-year-old Drew Hanson. He joined the U-S Marshal’s service in 2020. His father, Mike Hanson, says wearing that badge was his dream from the time he was young and he carried it with pride. Mike also describes his son as an extraordinary father and someone who lived boldly, served proudly and loved deeply.  Drew Hanson leaves behind his wife and two children.

The Louisiana Department of Health has reported 36 in-state cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal infection causing explosive diarrhea. Louisiana is just one of 30 states that have reported cases of the infection. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says the CDC and FDA are working to find the source of the outbreak.

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Louisiana is all in when it comes to A-I, with multiple data centers being built in the state. Meta is building a 50-billion dollar AI Data center in Richland Parish, Sarah Morris, who teaches at Holly Ridge Elementary School in Rayville, says having Meta in their parish will help set up Richland Parish students for successful careers…

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More people than ever are working in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Louisiana is now up to 36 cases of cyclosporiasis the Department of Health reported yesterday. The intestinal parasitic infection can cause explosive diarrhea, and cases have been confirmed in over 30 states. Many infections have been caused by international food and drinks, but officials are still searching for a possible domestic cause, most commonly, contaminated fresh produce.

Some south-central Louisiana anglers will have new regulations for bass and crappie, a 12 inch minimum and five-fish daily limit for bass and a 25-fish limit and eight-inch minimum for crappie. The new law affects portions of the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waterways. Ryan Montegue with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says waterways outside of the designated area will abide by the previous regulations.

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Residents in Avoyelles, St’ Landry and Terrebonne Parishes who sustained flood damage during Tropical Storm Arthur can apply for FEMA assistance. Over 13-hundred homeowners have registered already. Nate Custer with FEMA says if you’re approved, the payment will be sent via direct deposit.

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To register, either download the FEMA app, go to disaster assistance-dot-gov or call 800-621-3362.

The number of non-farm jobs in Louisiana has topped 2.01 million for the first time in state history. That’s according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Adam Knapp, the CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says Monroe posted the fastest job growth of any metro area, fueled by construction of Meta’s 50-billion-dollar data center in Richland Parish. He says six of the state’s ten metro areas added jobs, while Houma and Shreveport lost jobs.

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Teachers in Richland Parish say the Meta data center is already providing benefits for students there. Sarah Morris, who teaches third and fourth grade at Holly Ridge Elementary School, says the data center is allowing students to learn valuable skills that many adults couldn’t even think of grasping.

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SWAC Media Day kicks off in Birmingham, Alabama, today. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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The Sun Belt kicks off media days in New Orleans today.  UL Lafayette was picked to finish second in the West division in the preseason coaches’ poll.  We’ll hear from the Cajuns, , La Tech and ULM during today’s events.