With more money in the general fund than originally anticipated, the Senate Finance Committee restores 30-million dollars in high-dosage tutoring for K-12 students in the proposed budget for next fiscal year. Senate President Cameron Henry says the high-dosage tutoring program is showing results…

Cut 9 (08)  “…utilization rate.”

The budget heading to the Senate floor also includes the 199-million dollars for teacher stipends, which means teachers will not receive a drop in pay.

Senate Finance Chairman Greg Womack went over the amendments during a committee hearing last week, and they include money to transfer UNO from the U-L System to the LSU System and an increase in dollars for sheriffs to house state inmates

Cut 11 (11) “…offered up.”

A bill is making its way through the legislature that would require insurance companies to allow homeowners to purchase “stated value” policies. The bill was written by Belle Chasse Republican Representative Jacob Braud (“bro”), who says it would essentially allow homeowners to purchase coverage that matches the value of their homes.

Cut 4 (09) “…dollars of insurance.”

Braud acknowledges that there is risk involved in buying too little insurance under his bill. That’s why he included an educational component to it.

On a narrow eight to seven vote, the House Ways and Means Committee approves a Senate bill that would allow low-income homeowners to receive up to a two-thousand-dollar income tax credit to help them pay homeowner property insurance costs. New Orleans Democratic Senator Royce Duplessis is the author.

Cut 13 (10)  “…insurance premiums.”

Louisiana turkey hunters had another successful season in 2025, harvesting nearly 36-hundred birds. It’s the second-highest total since harvest reporting began in 2009, just behind last year’s pace. Survey data and hunter feedback will help assess the season, and LDWF Small Game and Wild Turkey Program Manager Cody Cedotal says that will help prepare for next year’s spring season.

Cut 5 (10) “…to the hunt.”

The M.J. Foster Promise Program’s application period is now open. Credentials in industry sectors such as construction, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing and training and logistics could be eligible. LOSFA Scholarship and Grant Director Deborah (Deb-OH-ruh) Paul says the program has a budget of up to $10.5 million each year…

Cut 8 (10) “…enrolling in.”

It’s now do or die time for the LSU Tigers baseball team. With their 10-4 loss to Little Rock last night, the two teams play in a winner-take-all game for the right to advance to the super regionals. First pitch at Alex Box Stadium is eight p-m. Despite playing in their home ballpark, the Tigers are the designated visiting team.

No losing for the LSU-Shreveport Pilots. Friday night, they wrapped up a perfect 59-and-0 season, becoming the first college baseball team ever at any level to go through an entire season undefeated. The Pilots were feted with a party in downtown Shreveport today, and Head Coach Brad Neffendorf credited the alumni over the last 35 years for paving the way.

Cut 14 (17) “…are today.”

The L-A GATOR program is getting much less money than what Governor Landry had asked for. Landry had sought 93.5 million, but Senate Finance decided to dedicate only 43-million dollars. Senate President Cameron Henry says most of the students who are applying for L-A GATOR already attend a private or parochial school…

Cut 10 (10) “…support this.”

The City of Shreveport celebrates the perfect Pilots with a downtown party. House Speaker Mike Johnson interrupted LSU Shreveport’s celebration to invite the champions to visit President Trump at the White House. Head Coach Brad Neffendorf says this is the most impressive thing he’ll ever be a part of, and it’s much bigger than just his team…

Cut 13 (11)  “…(applause).”

It was another great year for turkey hunters in Louisiana. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Some tense moments during a worship service in Bossier City yesterday, as someone at the Bellaire Baptist Church was found to be armed. Bossier City Police responded quickly, and the situation was resolved without any further incident. Security at houses of worship has become a major concern following a series of religiously-motivated terror attacks, including one yesterday in Boulder, Colorado.

With more money in the general fund than originally anticipated, the Senate Finance Committee restores 30-million dollars in high-dosage tutoring for K-12 students in the proposed budget for next fiscal year. Senate President Cameron Henry says the high-dosage tutoring program is showing results…

Cut 9 (08)  “…utilization rate.”

The budget heading to the Senate floor also includes the 199-million dollars for teacher stipends, which means teachers will not receive a drop in pay.

The application period for the M.J. Foster Promise Program is now underway. Recipients are awarded $3,200 per year or up to $6,400 over a three-year period. Grant Director Deborah Paul says funding differs depending on the program…

Cut 7 (13) “…one disbursement.”

LSU Shreveport celebrated a perfect 59-and-0 season and a NAIA World Series championship in downtown Shreveport today. Kace Kieschnick has the story…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kiechnick.”

As for the other LSU baseball team, the Tigers are now in a win or go home scenario. After losing last night 10-4, LSU once again plays the sub-.500 Little Rock Trojans. First Pitch at Alex Box Stadium is eight tonight. The winner advances to the super regional; the loser’s season comes to an end.

A big party is taking place in Shreveport today as that city is celebrating the LSU-Shreveport baseball team that just completed a perfect 59-and-0 season by winning the NAIA World Series. The Pilots are the first college baseball team on any level to have an undefeated season and they have the longest winning streak in college baseball history at 59 straight. Head Coach Brad Neffendorf says his players deserve all the praise…

Cut 12 (13) “…college baseball”

It’s win or go home for the LSU baseball team tonight. The four-seed in the Baton Regional, Little Rock shocked the Tigers last night beating LSU 10 to 4. The Tigers walked a season-high 11 hitters. Jaden Noot started and allowed two runs in an inning and a third. Coach Jay Johnson….

Cut 15 (13) “….to do that”

It was another great year for turkey hunters in Louisiana.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

State Police arrest a  racehorse jockey on allegations of cheating. Authorities say after a post-race check at Delta Downs in Vinton, 41-year-old Ricardo Hernandez-Perez tried to discard a battery-operated shocking device from his clothing. It’s against state law to possess or use a device that could stimulate or excite a racehorse before or during a race.

It’s been a year since the legislature passed a series of tort reform laws aimed at driving down the cost of property insurance. Are premiums starting to go down?

Cut 23 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Rough night for LSU baseball last night as they lost to Little Rock ten to four to set up a winner take all matchup tonight in the Baton Rouge Regional. Coach Jay Johnson is confident is team can bounce back…

Cut 16 (09) “…can do tomorrow”

First pitch tonight is at 8 PM.

Applications for the M.J. Foster Promise Program opened yesterday with a newly lowered age requirement of 19. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Scholarship and Grant Director Deborah (Deb-OH-ruh) Paul says the program allows adult students…

Cut 6 (12) “…work force priorities.”

Recipients are awarded $3,200 per year or up to $6,400 over a three-year period. Students interested in applying should complete the 2025-2026 free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®).

For the second year in a row, Louisiana turkey hunters harvested more than 35-hundred birds. LDWF Small Game and Wild Turkey Program Manager Cody Cedotal says Adult male harvest in 2025 exceeded 2024 by just over 200…

Cut 4 (07) “…areas of the state”

The Louisiana Senate has made its changes to the proposed budget for next fiscal year. They include 30-million dollars in funding to keep a high-dosage tutoring program going and there is money in the budget to preserve the two-thousand dollar teacher stipend. Senate Finance Chairman Greg Womack went over the amendments during a committee hearing yesterday and they include money to transfer UNO from the U-L System to the LSU System and an increase in dollars for sheriffs to house state inmates…

Cut 11 (11) “…offered up”

The full Senate will vote on the budget proposal later this week.

A year ago, the legislature passed a series of laws regarding property insurance. Ben Albright, the president of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana, says while premiums have not yet started coming down, the increases are slowing down.

Cut 18 (13) “…very marginal increase.”

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has officially started and will last through November 30th. Forecasters, including NOAA, predict an above-average season with more storms and hurricanes than usual. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says warmer sea surface temperature is one factor indicating an above average season.

Cut 7 (12) “…form a hurricane.”

Louisiana turkey hunters had another successful season in 2025, harvesting 3,576 birds, the second-highest total since harvest reporting began in 2009, just behind 2024’s 3,695. LDWF Small Game and Wild Turkey Program Manager Cody Cedotal says the past four years have seen the highest reported harvests.

Cut 3 (12) “…jumped up pretty good.”

Cedotal says the 2018 decision to delay the season’s start appears to be supporting turkey population growth. Adult male harvest in 2025 exceeded 2024 by 204.