LSU junior cornerback Ashton Stamps has been part of the past two disappointing defenses the Tigers have put out on the field. A key to improving LSU’s defense is its ability to get pressure to the quarterback. Stamps says he is noticing the defensive line unit is getting more consistent pressure which is allowing him and the corners to make plays easier.

Cut 18 (18) “…right away.”

The Washington Nationals are returning former first-round pick and former LSU outfielder Dylan Crews from rehabilitation assignment. Crews is reinstated on the roster after dealing with an oblique injury that kept him out since May 20^th. With Crews coming back, the Nationals are designating first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment. The Nationals currently have the second-worst record in the MLB with 48 wins and 72 losses.

ULM finished with the 84^th total defense in college football last season, giving up 384 yards a game. Second-year defensive coordinator Earnest Hill was nominated for the Broyles Award in 2024 after improving his unit significantly from the 2023 season. Hill says he has placed a huge emphasis on the development of his defensive line after bulking up in the spring.

Cut 20 (18) “…pass game.”

The New Orleans Pelicans released its schedule for the 2025 season. The Pelicans will open its season in Memphis where it will face the Grizzlies on October 22^nd. The Pelicans will face former first pick Victor Wembenyama and the San Antonio Spurs in its home opener on Friday October 24^th.  Another notable matchup includes Lebron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers  coming to New Orleans for an NBA cup matchup on November 14^th at 7 p.m.

A six-year-old Slidell boy was riding his scooter in his driveway when he was hit and killed by an SUV whose driver then fled the scene. It happened Wednesday around 6 PM and St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office Spokesperson, Lt. Suzanne Carboni says the SUV was located later in the evening and the driver, 35-year-old Cody Beaudette was arrested. She says Sheriff Randy Smith sends his condolences to the child’s family

Cut 11 (10) “…neighborhoods.”

18-hundred military homes at Fort Polk will now be powered by thirty-thousand solar panels provided by Corvias. Bartost Wojszyk (Voice-chick), President of Energy at Corvias says they invested 29-million-dollars and it took them two years to plan and complete construction

Cut 7 (12) “…Garrison commanders.”

The state department of transportation is launching a new program that gives businesses an opportunity to get involved in the fight against litter. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Entergy is offering its residential customers the opportunity to receive up to two smart thermostats at no cost. Heather Leblanc with Entergy says the smart thermostats learn your temperature preferences and usage habits and can be controlled from a smartphone. She says go to entergy-solutions-la-dot-com to order yours…

Cut 5 (11) “…for free.”

A six-year-old Slidell boy was struck and killed by an SUV while riding his scooter in his driveway just before 6 last evening. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson, Lt. Suzanne Carboni says after hitting the child, the driver of the SUV, 35-year-old Cody Beaudette, kept going. Beaudette’s SUV was located later that night in another part of town and Beaudette was taken into custody.

Cut 10 (09) “…suspended license.”

Baton Rouge Police Sgt Caleb Eisworth will be laid to rest Saturday. He died Sunday after spending 7 weeks in the hospital being treated for injuries sustained when he was allegedly intentionally hit by a truck while on his motorcycle. Eisworth was a decorated officer who served 23 years. Baton Rouge Police Chief, TJ Morse says Sgt Eisworth impacted many lives.

Cut 26 (06) “people’s lives”

Entergy says smart thermostats help save energy and the power company is offering them free to their residential customers this month. Heather Leblanc with Entergy says the smart thermostats learn your habits and adjust automatically.

Cut 4 (10) “…utility bill.”

Thirty thousand solar panels have been installed at Fort Polk to provide energy to 18-hundred miliary homes. Military bases historically have relied on civilian power grids, making them vulnerable to natural disasters, cyberattacks, and physical attacks. President of Energy at Corvias, Bartost Wojszyk (Voice-chick), says the 13-megawatt power generation project is completely independent, moving Fort Polk closer to its goal of readiness..

Cut 8 (12) “..housing” 

Corvias invested 29-million dollars in the project.

Entergy is offering its residential customers the opportunity to receive up to two smart thermostats at no cost. There are no promo codes or rebate forms. Heather Leblanc with Entergy says the smart thermostats efficiently manage energy by learning temperature preferences, usage habits and can be controlled from a smartphone…

Cut 3 (10) “…not home”

The promotion runs through the end of the month or while supplies last.

Thirty-thousand solar panels are now providing energy to 18-hundred military homes at Fort Polk. Corvias provided the funding and partnered with the U-S Army to complete the 13-megawatt power generation project. Bartost Wojszyk (Voice-chick), is the President of Energy at Corvias and he says they work with the military to make sure installations are energy resilient…

Cut 6 (06) “…18-hundred houses”

Corvias’ investment was 29-million dollars.

A hit and run crash in Slidell has claimed the life of a six-year-old boy who was riding his scooter in his driveway. Jeff Palermo has more on the story…

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

Louisiana is seeing an increase in the number of people infected with Vibrio vulnificus, commonly called flesh eating bacteria. State epidemiologist, Theresa Sokol says typically, at this time of year, we see less than ten cases but so far this year, 20 people have been hospitalized and four have died. She says Vibrio thrives in warm salt and brackish waters.

Cut 13 (10)  “…vibrio infections.”

She says if you have a wound stay out of brackish and salt waters.

A six-year-old Slidell boy is dead after he has hit by an SUV while riding his scooter. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff deputies say the driver of the SUV kept going and has been charged with vehicular homicide, reckless operation and felony hit and run. Lt. Suzanne Carboni says the child was hit on Northshore Lane near Slidell..

Cut 9 (11)  “…and continued.”

Carboni says the vehicle was located later that night on East Gause Boulevard and the driver, 35-year-old Cody Beaudette was taken into custody.

The state department of transportation is starting a new program called “Sponsor A Highway” that allows businesses to get involved in cleaning up the litter. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says local businesses can sponsor one-mile segments of a highway and help pay for litter removal…

Cut 10 (10) “…litter.”

Entergy says they’ve come up with a way to save on your utility bills. Don Molino has the story…

Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Don Molino.”

18-hundred military homes at Fort Polk are now powered by thirty-thousand solar panels provided by Corvias. Bartost Wojszyk (Voice-chick), President of Energy at Corvias says they invested 29-million-dollars and it took them two years to plan and complete construction

Cut 7 (12) “…Garrison commanders.”

Military bases historically have relied on the civilian power grid, making them vulnerable to natural disasters, cyberattacks, and physical attacks.

The state department of transportation is starting a new program that will allow businesses to get involved in cleaning up the litter along state highways. The “Sponsor a Highway” program will start in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Shreveport, with the hopes of expanding. DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they spend 13-million dollars a year on litter removal efforts and this is a chance for private dollars to help.

Cut 11 (11) “…regular basis.”

For more information go to adoptahighway.com.

The state is reporting three more hospitalizations because of Vibrio vulnificus, also known as a flesh-eating bacteria. State Epidemiologist Doctor Theresa Sokol says you can become infected by eating raw seafood from exposed waters but most people infected were exposed through open wounds. She says if you have a wound stay out of brackish and salt waters.

Cut 14 (09) “…or raw seafood.”

Sokol says typically, at this time of year, we see less than ten cases but so far this year, 20 people have been hospitalized and four people have died.

Thirty thousand solar panels have been installed at Fort Polk that will provide energy to 18-hundred miliary homes. Military bases historically have relied on civilian power grids for their energy, making them vulnerable to natural disasters, cyberattacks, and physical attacks. Bartost Wojszyk (Voice-chick), is the President of Energy at Corvias and says this 13-megawatt power generation project is completely independent, moving Fort Polk closer to its goal of readiness..

Cut 8 (12) “..housing” 

Corvias invested 29-million dollars in the project.

Serious infections caused by Flesh eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, are on the rise in Louisiana. Colleen Crain reports…

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

We could have our first hurricane tomorrow of the 2025 hurricane season as Tropical Storm Erin is expected to strengthen into a hurricane in the Atlantic. But Erin is not expected to threaten the coastal U-S as she grows into a major hurricane. It’s mid-August and there are not tropical threats to the Gulf coast.

New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick is speaking out about the arrest of a 23-year veteran officer.  56-year-old Terrance Johnson is charged with prostitution and malfeasance in office. Kirkpatrick says his alleged actions do not represent the NOPD…

Cut 5 (12) “…NOPD today.”

According to investigators, Johnson was paying for the prostitutes while on duty in the French Quarter.

Thirty-thousand solar panels are now providing energy to 18-hundred military homes at Fort Polk. Corvias provided the funding and partnered with the U-S Army to complete the 13-megawatt power generation project. Bartost Wojszyk (Voice-chick), is the President of Energy at Corvias and he says they work with the military to make sure installations are energy resilient…

Cut 6 (06) “…18-hundred houses”

Corvias’ investment was 29-million dollars.

The state department of transportation is launching a new program that gives businesses an opportunity to get involved in the fight against litter.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A 22-year-old man from Avoyelles Parish has been arrested for allegedly calling in a bomb threat to a nursing home in Rayne. Jonathan Jones of Hessmer has been charged with communicating false information of a planned arson. The bomb threat was called into The Ellington of Rayne nursing home on July 16^th. The residents of the home were evacuated, but no bomb was found.

Suspended LSU freshman running back JT Lindsey remains on the sidelines following his arrest last week for allegedly harboring two Alexandria teenagers accused of murder in his dorm room a few weeks before the start of preseason camp. WAFB-TV Investigative Reporter Chris Nakamoto broke the story and says investigators are questioning what Lindsey is claiming.

Cut 7 (14) “…for murder.”

New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says she’s disgusted by the allegations that one of her officers was paying prostitutes for sex while on duty in the French Quarter. State Police have charged 56-year-old Terrance Johnson with prostitution and malfeasance in office. Kirkpatrick says an internal investigation is underway to determine how NOPD supervisors were not aware this was going on…

Cut 4 (07) “…and questions.”

Johnson has been with NOPD since 19-97.