Governor Landry continues touting his tax reform plan. It calls for lower income taxes for most, in exchange for taxes on services not currently being taxed. The governor says this is a step towards getting rid of state income taxes…

Cut 10 (12) “…it’s insulting.”

Landry plans to call lawmakers into a special session in November

Investigators with the State Police Special Victims Unit say they have not found any criminal negligence in connection with two disappearances by a ten-year-old Webster Parish girl. Trooper Eddie Thomas says State Police are working with public safety partners but are not releasing a lot of information at this time.

Cut 5 (04) “…give you.”

Peyton Saintignan (SAN-tee-ahn) walked out of her Dubberly home twice within a one-month span; and both times, she was found safe in the woods.

Tonight, Louisiana will have the rare chance to witness the Northern Lights. NOAA Space Scientist Rob Steenburgh says if you’re in a cloud-free area with minimal light pollution get ready for a show…

Cut 12 (13) “…extend as long”

The phenomenon occurs when solar wind particles collide with gases in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. While that could disrupt electronic equipment and communication signals, it also provides a spectacular view. Steenburgh says cameras can see the lights before our eyes can so take a picture and see what you get

Two people are arrested in Grant Parish for allegedly using a drone to fly contraband into the federal prison there. The five-foot-wide drone was carrying 32-thousand dollars worth of tobacco and eight-thousand dollars worth of marijuana, along with THC vapes, ten cell phones and a stolen pistol.

An investigation by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two people, for using a drone to fly contraband into the federal prison.  The drone which was more than 5’ wide was carrying 32-thousand dollars’ worth of tobacco, eight thousand dollars of marijuana, THC vapes, 10 cell phones, and a stolen pistol.  35-year-old Michael Eulin of Atlanta, Georgia was arrested for Possession of a firearm by a Convicted felon, Illegal Possession of a stolen Firearm, Distribution of Marijuana, Entering Contraband into a Prison, and Obstruction of Justice.

Governor Landry is pointing to North Carolina as an example of what tax reform could do for taxpayers’ wallets. In 2013, North Carolina approved legislation that significantly reduced individual and corporate income tax rates. Landry says taxpayers in the Tar Heel state saw their incomes grow…

Cut 9 (12)  “…11-thousand dollars.”

Landry’s tax reform plan calls for lower income taxes for most, in exchange for taxes on services not currently taxed.

You could get a rare chance to see the Northern Lights tonight. NOAA Space Scientist Rob Steenburgh says the event is triggered by a G4-level geomagnetic storm. While this storm could disrupt electronic equipment and communication signals, it provides a unique opportunity for Louisianans to view the Northern Lights. Steenburgh suggests you have a camera ready…

Cut 14 (10) “…human eye can see.”

The light could be visible as soon as the sun sets.

The state is rolling out its first-ever academic content standards for computer science. BESE President Ronnie Morris says by the end of fifth grade, students should be able to identify and select the appropriate hardware to complete computing tasks…

Cut 7 (10) “…a computer system.”

The new standards will be implemented in the fall of 2025.

Governor Landry plans to call lawmakers into a special session in November to address his tax plan. He also wants to address paying down retirement debt which he says would amount to a pay raise for teachers. If his proposal receives approval, the plan goes before voters in March as it will make changes to the state’s constitution…

Cut 11 (09) “…one vote.”

Investigators with the State Police Special Victims Unit want to know why a ten-year-old Webster Parish girl disappeared from her home twice within a one-month span. Both times, Peyton Santignon (SAN-tee-ahn) was found safe in the woods. Trooper Eddie Thomas says investigators are actively reviewing the circumstances surrounding this incident…

Cut 4 (06) “…thorougly.”

Investigators did say that at this time, they have not found any criminal negligence involved in either disappearance.

Forecasters are predicting perfect conditions for a rare Louisiana viewing of the aurora borealis tonight.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The state is rolling out its first-ever academic content standards for computer science. BESE President Ronnie Morris says these standards will apply to all grade levels from start to finish.

Cut 6 (08) “…grade-level appropriate.”

Investigators with the State Police Special Victims Unit say they have not found any criminal negligence in connection with two disappearances of a ten-year-old Webster Parish girl who was found safe in the woods both times. KTBS-TV Shreveport reports that the Department of Children and Family Services is also involved in the investigation. Trooper Eddie Thomas says L-S-P is working closely with its public safety partners, but they are not releasing a lot of information at this time

Cut 5 (04) “…give you.”

Governor Jeff Landry plans to call lawmakers into a special session in November to address taxes and consider his tax reform plan that calls for lower income taxes for most. His plan makes up the difference by keeping the state sales tax at 4.45 percent but some services currently not taxed, would be taxed. Landry says this is step toward getting rid of state income taxes…

Cut 10 (12) “…it’s insulting.”

Louisiana is rolling out new computer science standards for students next fall. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Louisianans will have the rare chance to witness the Northern Lights tonight. Due to a recent increase in solar activity, NOAA Space Scientist Rob Steenburgh says these “lights” could be visible as far south as Louisiana, Texas, and parts of Florida.

Cut 13 (12) “…inch by inch.” 

Steenburgh says the light show starts as soon as the sun sets.

The state is rolling out new computer science standards next fall. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Forecasters are predicting perfect conditions for viewing the aurora borealis tonight.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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Investigators with the State Police Special Victims Unit say they have not found any criminal negligence in connection with two disappearances by a ten-year-old Webster Parish girl. Peyton Saintignan (SAN-tee-ahn) walked out of her Dubberly home twice within a one-month span; and both times, she was found safe in the woods. Trooper Eddie Thomas

Cut 3 (05) “…this time.”

Peyton was last reported missing on Monday night and located safely on Tuesday. A similar situation occurred in September. Thomas says they are actively reviewing the circumstances surrounding this incident…

Cut 4 (06) “…thorougly.”

KTBS-TV Shreveport reports that the Department of Children and Family Services are also involved in the investigation into Peyton’s two disappearances. Thomas says L-S-P is working closely with its public safety partners, but they are not releasing a lot of information at this time

Cut 5 (04) “…give you.”

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The state is rolling out its first-ever academic content standards for computer science. BESE President Ronnie Morris says these standards will apply to all grade levels from start to finish.

Cut 6 (08) “…grade-level appropriate.”

Morris says by the end of fifth grade, students should be able to identify and select the appropriate hardware to complete computing tasks. Then three years later…

Cut 7 (10) “…a computer system.”

Then by the end of their senior year, students should be able to analyze the levels of interactions between the application’s software and the system’s software, as well as the hardware layers. Morris says educating kids in computer science at a very young age will greatly benefit them as they pursue their careers.

Cut 8 (12) “…that is relevant”

The new standards take effect at the start of the 2025-26 school year.

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Governor Jeff Landry points to North Carolina as an example on what tax reform could do for the wallet for taxpayers. In 2013, the North Carolina State legislature approved legislation that significantly reduced individual and corporate income tax rates. Landry says taxpayers in the Tar Heel state saw their incomes grow…

Cut 9 (12)  “…11-thousand dollars.”

Landry’s tax reform plan calls for lower income taxes for most, in exchange the state sales tax will remain at 4.45 percent and services currently not taxed, would be taxed. The governor says this is step towards getting rid of state income taxes…

Cut 10 (12) “…it’s insulting.”

Landry plans to call lawmakers into a special session in November and if the tax reform proposal receives approval, the plan goes before voters in March as it will make changes to the state’s constitution…

Cut 11 (09) “…one vote.”

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Tonight, Louisiana will have the rare chance to witness the Northern Lights. NOAA Space Scientist Rob Steenburgh says if you’re in a cloud-free area with minimal light pollution get ready for a show…

Cut 12 (13) “…edxtend as long”

Forecasters from the National Weather Service in Lake Charles predict clear skies, perfect for viewing the aurora borealis. The phenomenon occurs when solar wind particles collide with gases in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Due to a recent increase in solar activity, Steenburgh says these “lights” could be visible as far south as Louisiana, Texas, and parts of Florida.

Cut 13 (12) “…inch by inch.” 

The event is triggered by a coronal mass ejection—a large burst of solar wind and magnetic fields from the sun—which could create a G4-level geomagnetic storm. While this storm could disrupt electronic equipment and communication signals, it also provides a unique opportunity for residents to view the Northern Lights. Steenburgh says cameras can see the lights before our eyes can so take a picture and see what you get…

Cut 14 (10) “…human eye can see.”

Steenburgh says the light show starts as soon as the sun sets.

For the second time this year, you could have an opportunity to witness the Northern Lights. NOAA Space Scientist Rob Steenburgh:

Cut 12 (13) “…extend as long”

Forecasters from the National Weather Service in Lake Charles predict clear skies, perfect for viewing the aurora borealis. The phenomenon occurs when solar wind particles collide with gases in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. 

Investigators with the State Police Special Victims Unit say they have not found any criminal negligence in connection with two disappearances by a ten-year-old Webster Parish girl. Trooper Eddie Thomas says State Police are working with public safety partners but are not releasing a lot of information at this time.

Cut 5 (04) “…give you.”

Peyton Saintignan (san-tee-AHN) walked out of her Dubberly home twice within a one-month span; and both times, she was found safe in the woods.

Governor Landry points to North Carolina as an example of what tax reform could do for taxpayers’ wallets. In 2013, North Carolina approved legislation that significantly reduced individual and corporate income tax rates. Landry says taxpayers in the Tar Heel state saw their incomes grow…

Cut 9 (12)  “…11-thousand dollars.”

Landry’s tax reform plan calls for lower income taxes for most, in exchange for taxes on services not currently taxed.

The state is rolling out its first-ever academic content standards for grades K-through-12 in computer science. BESE President Ronnie Morris says starting at a very young age will greatly benefit kids as they pursue their careers years later.

Cut 8 (12) “…that is relevant”

Investigators with the State Police Special Victims Unit want to know why a ten-year-old Webster Parish girl disappeared from her home twice within a one-month span. Both times, Peyton Santignon (SAN-tee-ahn) was found safe in the woods. Trooper Eddie Thomas says investigators are actively reviewing the circumstances surrounding this incident…

Cut 4 (06) “…thorougly.”

Investigators did say that at this time, they have not found any criminal negligence involved in either disappearance.

The state is rolling out its first-ever academic content standards for computer science. BESE President Ronnie Morris says by the end of fifth grade, students should be able to identify and select the appropriate hardware to complete computing tasks. Then three years later…

Cut 7 (10) “…a computer system.”

The new standards take effect in the fall of 2025.

The United Cajun Navy is in Florida, helping in the recovery following the devastation of Hurricane Milton. Brian Trascher with the United Cajun Navy says the teams will remain in Florida as long as necessary.

Cut 13 (18)  “…pass the baton.”

Milton tore through the I-4 corridor of central Florida, connecting Tampa and Orlando, maintaining hurricane strength as it traveled east across the peninsula. The winds tore the roof off Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, which was being used as a staging area for first responders.

Investigators with the State Police Special Victims Unit say they have not found any criminal negligence in connection with two disappearances by a ten-year-old Webster Parish girl. Peyton Saintignan (san-tee-AHN) walked out of her Dubberly home twice within a one-month span; and both times, she was found safe in the woods. Trooper Eddie Thomas

Cut 3 (05) “…this time.”

The state is rolling out its first-ever academic content standards for computer science. BESE President Ronnie Morris says these standards will apply to all grade levels from start to finish.

Cut 6 (08) “…grade-level appropriate.”

Louisiana is among more than a dozen states suing TikTok. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

An investigation by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two people, for using a drone to fly in a large amount of contraband into the federal prison.  The drone which was more than 5’ wide was carrying 32-thousand dollars’ worth of tobacco, eight thousand dollars of marijuana, THC vapes, 10 cell phones, and a stolen pistol.  35-year-old Michael Eulin of Atlanta, Georgia was arrested for Possession of a firearm by a Convicted felon, Illegal Possession of a stolen Firearm, Distribution of Marijuana, Entering Contraband into a Prison, and Obstruction of Justice.