El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and are projected to intensify, perhaps even into a Super El Niño. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says not only does El Niño produce a quieter Atlantic hurricane season, it can also produce a wetter and cooler winter and spring if it hangs around that long.

Cut 8 (08) “…and winter.”

Carencro is the fastest-growing city in Louisiana. According to census data released last month, between July 1st, 2020, and July 1st, the city’s population grew by almost 42-percent, adding almost four-thousand people to a population that now tops 13-thousand. Mayor Charlotte Clavier (klah-vee-AAE) says many of those people are coming from coastal communities, where homeowners insurance is exponentially more expensive.

Cut 3 (09) “…the benefit of.”

The son of LSU baseball legend Eddy Furniss, Will Furniss, is following in his dad’s footsteps at the College World Series. While he won’t be wearing purple and gold, Will has led Ole Miss to Omaha in his senior season. The first baseman hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to clinch a Super Regional win over Auburn. Eddy says that’s just who he is.

Cut 12 (13) “…get it done.”

The Rebels’ College World Series run opens Friday night against North Carolina, the fourth-ranked national seed. Ole Miss is 5-and-0 in the tournament so far.

The Coushatta sawmill will be rebuilt after a fire damaged the facility last year. C&C Forest Products will invest 21-million-dollars to modernize the facility with updated equipment and an improved site layout. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year and create 333 new job opportunities in Northwest Louisiana.

An El Nino has officially formed in the tropical Pacific, so what does that mean for our weather in Louisiana? Joe Gallinaro has the story.

Cut 2 (24) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

The community spoke, and the company listened. After environmental groups expressed concerns, a Hyundai steel mill coming to Ascension Parish has agreed to reduce its greenhouse gas and smog-forming emissions. The Advocate reports the company is accomplishing this by swapping out nine natural gas heaters for electric heaters. It’s also adding two systems to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.

Terrebonne Parish is diversifying its economy; and with it will come hundreds of new jobs. NovaSpark is establishing a hydrogen generator manufacturing facility in Houma. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says this is a game changer for Houma and Terrebonne Parish, especially in light of a downturn in oil and gas.

Cut 10 (08) “…and gas hub.” 

The fastest-growing city in Louisiana between 2020 and 2025 is Carencro, adding almost four-thousand residents to a population that now tops 13-thousand. Mayor Charlotte Clavier (klah-vee-AAE) says the best part about Carencro is the major sense of community.

Cut 5 (13) “…doing so well.”

Novaspark, which uses air and water to produce power, is expanding its workforce in West Monroe and it’s establishing a new facility in Houma. Novaspark says the expansion will scale production of atmospheric hydrogen generators used in defense and energy applications. State Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says the project in Terrebonne Parish is expected to create 240 new jobs…

Cut 11 (12) “…hydrogen world”

Starting in July of 2027, Louisiana voters who cannot provide a photo ID before they enter the voting booth, will have to present certain documentation to prove their identity. Secretary of State Nancy Landry…

Cut 28 (09) “…Costco cards”

So, starting with the statewide elections in 2027, if a voter does not have a photo ID, he or she will need to provide the poll worker with a birth certificate, Social Security Card or certificate of citizenship, along with a voter registration notice, a recent utility bill, bank statement or pay stub.

An El Nino has officially formed in the Pacific Ocean, which forecasters say will reduce tropical storm activity in the Atlantic and the Gulf. And it’s expected to be a strong El Nino. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says we’ve had Super El Ninos in the past…

Cut 7 (12) “…every year”

Keim says not only does El Nino produce a quieter Atlantic hurricane season, it can also produce a wetter and cooler winter and spring if it hangs around that long,

Eddy Furniss is a legendary LSU player as he still holds the SEC record for most home runs, doubles and RBIs in a career. His son Will Furniss has helped Ole Miss reach the College World Series. Eddy says Ole Miss had some bad luck early in the season, but it’s now going the Rebels’ way….

Cut 13 (12) “…only play game”

The Rebels will face North Carolina tomorrow night in the opening round of the College World Series.

El Nino conditions have officially developed in the tropical Pacific, and weather experts say it will intensify, possibly into a Super El Nino. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says not only does El Nino produce a quieter Atlantic hurricane season, it can also produce a wetter and cooler spring if it hangs around that long.

Cut 8 (08) “…and winter.”

Terrebonne Parish is diversifying its economy; and with it will come hundreds of new jobs. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says NovaSpark is expanding by not only adding to its hydrogen generator manufacturing facility in West Monroe, but also establishing an operation in Houma.

Cut 9 (12)  “…future as well.”

The fastest growing city in Louisiana is Carencro, growing by nearly 42-percent between July 1st, 2020, and July 1st, 2025. Carencro is bisected by I-49, and Mayor Charlotte Clavier says that means Carencroians have it easy when it comes to heading into Lafayette.

Cut 4 (09) “…more traffic issues.”

Hayden Federico won a state championship with West Monroe in 2024. Now, he’ll play for a Men’s College World Series Title with Ole Miss in Omaha. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (28) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Which city is the fastest growing city in Louisiana? If you said Carencro, you’d be right. According to census data released last month, between July 1st, 2020, and July 1st, 2025, Carencro’s population grew by almost 42-percent, adding almost four-thousand people to a population that now tops 13-thousand. Mayor Charlotte Clavier (klah-vee-AAE) says many of those people are coming from coastal communities, where homeowners insurance is exponentially more expensive.

Cut 3 (09) “…a little less.”

El Nino conditions have officially developed in the tropical Pacific, and weather experts say it will intensify, possibly into a Super El Nino. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the most immediate impact to Louisiana’s weather is the higher chances of a quiet hurricane season.

Cut 6 (10) “…the Atlantic basin.”

The soaring price of everything is certainly forcing families to significantly tighten their belts this summer. Layne McDaniel with the Society of Louisiana CPAs says when you talk to your kids about these tough financial times, there’s no need to give too many complicated details to younger kids.

Cut 8 (08) “…up this summer.”

McDaniel says if your kids are older, that’s when you can more freely give them more details of exactly what’s going on.

West Monroe High School product Hayden Federico is heading to the College World Series with Ole Miss. The sophomore outfielder is the son of Louisiana Tech assistant coach Michael Federico, who says he doesn’t get the chance to watch him play often, so seeing him in Omaha will be special.

Cut 10 (10) “…words for it.”

Governor Landry has signed a package of election integrity and security bills designed to enhance election safeguards and further secure Louisiana’s election process. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says one of the measures strengthens the state’s voter ID laws.

Cut 13 (12)  “…vote would count.”

Landry says the new voter ID law lists the acceptable forms of identification needed for a voter to cast a ballot if he or she shows up to vote without a state-issued photo ID. It goes into effect July 1^st, 2027.

Public School teachers in Richland Parish are set to receive huge bonuses as a result of sales taxes generated from the construction of the 27-billion-dollar Meta A-I Data center. Greg Hilburn of the USA Today Network is reporting the bonus checks could be as much as 50-thousand dollars for vested, certified teachers.

Vermilion Catholic in Abbeville has put a new policy in place that prohibits its kindergarten through eighth grade students from using social media. Father Alexander Albert says response to the new policy is mostly positive…

Cut 5 (10) “…easier as parents”

The school’s policy largely mirrors the policies of the social media platforms, most of which prohibit anyone under 13 years old from creating accounts.

The College World Series starts tomorrow, and the Ole Miss Rebels will face North Carolina. One of the Rebels’ top players is former West Monroe star Hayden Federico. His dad is former ULM head coach and current La Tech assistant Michael Federico…

Cut 12 (11) “…win a national championship”

Louisiana has a new voter ID law. Jeff Palermo has the details.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The Hammond Police Department has named two persons of interest in connection with the June 4 shooting at a Hammond gas station that left one woman dead. 26-year-old Jarvis Steptoe and 21-year-old Reginald Steptoe are both from the Hammond area. If you have any information about their whereabouts, contact the Hammond Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa.

West Monroe High School product Hayden Federico is heading to the College World Series with Ole Miss. The sophomore outfielder is the son of Louisiana Tech assistant coach Michael Federico, who says he told his kids he wouldn’t return to Omaha until he was coaching or one of them was playing there.

Cut 11 (13) “…coaching in it.”

Ole Miss will play UNc at 6 p.m. tomorrow

Jay Johnson and LSU earned a commitment from the number one prospect in the transfer portal. Notre Dame outfielder Bino Watters hit .362 as a sophomore this season, and D1Baseball’s Bradley Smart says he could be a day one starter for a Tigers team in need of depth in the outfield.

Cut 18 (14) “…production out of.”

Starting in July of 2027, Louisiana voters who cannot provide a photo ID before they enter the voting booth, will have to present certain documentation to prove their identity. Secretary of State Nancy Landry…

Cut 14 (09) “…Costco cards”

So, starting with the statewide elections in 2027, if a voter does not have a photo ID, he or she will need to provide the poll worker with a birth certificate, Social Security Card or certificate of citizenship, along with a voter registration notice, a recent utility bill, bank statement or pay stub.

Vermilion Catholic in Abbeville has instituted a new policy that prohibits K-through-8^th grade students from having a social media account.  Father Alexander Albert says social media has proven to do nothing but disrupt the educational and social development of kids.

Cut 4 (08) “…with each other.”

The social media ban is effective 365 days a year as long as the student is enrolled at the school.

Many families are having to cut back on spending because of tough financial times. If your children are asking questions, Layne McDaniel, with the Louisiana CPA Society says if you are children are young, do not give too many complicated details, but if they are older, you can more freely give them more details of exactly what’s going on…

Cut 9 (13) “…something like that’

Have you seen the social media posts involving former LSU star Paul Skenes playing catch with a group of little leaguers at a park in Pittsburgh? Eddie Dubuis, is a father of two of the kids that had a chance to meet Skenes…

Cut 21 (09) “…talking about”

The Pirates All-Star was driving around on his off day, saw the kids playing baseball, and decided to stop his car and watch. Before you knew it, he was playing catch with the little leaguers and signing autographs.