An arrest has been made in connection to the July 22nd murder of a Marksville man. Tim Ryan with the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Department says officers responded to a call of a deceased person near LA Highway 1192 and found Gary P. Normand of Marksville deceased.

Cut 12 (11) “…suspects involved.”

19-year-old Jacob E. Michot, also of Marksville, Michot is in custody of APSO with a 1.1-million-dollar bond charged with principal to second degree murder and Possession of Stolen Things related to Normand’s murder. More arrests are expected.

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics says Walz spent his first term as governor working successfully with a divided state Congress. However, Couvillon says Walz has proved himself to be quite progressive since getting re-elected.

Cut 10 (12) “…re-elected.”

Former LSU pole vaulter and Louisiana native Mondo Duplantis set another world record at the Paris Olympics. Mel Bridges has the story.

Cut 1 (31) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

Triple-digit high temperatures are expected across the state this week. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says we will probably see more people suffering from heat related illnesses. He says if you are going to be outside for long periods, where loose fitting clothing…

 Cut 7 (12) “…little bit.”

At the Olympics, former LSU pole vaulter and Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis, who competed for his mother’s home country of Sweden, vaulted 20 and a half feet to break the world record for the ninth time and win a gold medal. Duplantis says in the moment, he wasn’t focused on getting the world record, he was just focused on making the jump.

cut 3 (11) “…really good.”

 
There are more records going around, as triple-digit high temperatures expected across the state this week threaten to break temperature records. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is baking under another heat dome…

cut 6 (10) “…Gulf of Mexico.”

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, and is expected to introduce him at a rally in Philadelphia this evening. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics says Walz is a safe pick for the Harris campaign, adding Walz is…

cut 9 (10) “…Democratic Party.”

Before serving as governor, Walz was a teacher, member of Congress and command sergeant major in the Army National Guard.
An arrest has been made in connection to the July 22nd murder of a Marksville man. The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Department say suspicious circumstances led them to arrest 19 year old Jacob Michot of Marksville for Principle to Second Degree Murder and Possession of Stolen Things related to the murder of Gary P. Normand of Marksville. Michot is still in APSO custody, and more arrests are expected.

At the Olympics, former LSU pole vaulter and Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis, who competed for his mother’s home country of Sweden, vaulted 20 and a half feet to break the world record for the ninth time and win a gold medal. He says he’s so thrilled about winning, he can’t possibly think about what’s next.
cut 5 (12) “…except this.”
Another record sweeping through the state as triple digit high temperatures are expected across Louisiana this week that threaten to break temperature records. LSU climatologist Barry Keim says even the early morning temperatures will be oppressive as Louisiana bakes under a heat dome…
cut 8 (07) “…above normal.”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate as she campaigns for president. Jeff Palermo has more.
cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Former LSU pole vaulter and Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis vaulted 20 and a half feet to break the world record for the ninth time and win a gold medal at the Olympics. Duplantis says he didn’t think about setting a record, but it all hit him once he hit the ground.

Cut 4 (12) “…freaking out.”

Duplantis, who competed for his mother’s home country of Sweden, began pole vaulting as a child in his backyard in Lafayette.

And speaking of records, triple-digit high temperatures are expected across the state this week setting new record highs. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says even the early morning temperatures are going to be brutal…

Cut 8 (11)  “…to those records.”

If you must be outside, take breaks, stay hydrated and wear loose-fitting clothing.

As kids return to the classroom Dr. Michelle Yetman, a clinical psychologist with LSU Health Shreveport, says there are several important things parents can do to make sure your child is prepared for the school year mentally, physically and emotionally.
Cut 10 (10) “…as well.”
She says children should get into their school routines now to make the transition easier.

The Humor and Harmony Festival in Shreveport is this Thursday through Sunday. Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is the mastermind behind the event that will be held at the G-Dome. Visit Shreveport-Bossier President and CEO Stacy Brown says the G-Dome is a nightlife venue that holds over 4-thousand people.

Cut 15 (05)  “…as well.”

It will feature musical acts and comedians, and it’s estimated that 30-thousand people will visit downtown Shreveport for the event.

Triple-digit high temperatures are expected across the state this week and LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says when it’s this hot, visits to the emergency room increase with people suffering from heat-related illnesses. He says if you are going to be outside for long periods, where loose fitting clothing…

Cut 7 (12) “…little bit.”

At the Olympics, former LSU pole vaulter and Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis, who competed for his mother’s home country of Sweden, vaulted 20 and a half feet to break the world record for the ninth time and win a gold medal. Duplantis says in the moment, he wasn’t focused on getting the world record, he just focused on making the jump.

Cut 3 (11) “…really good.”

Duplantis started pole vaulting as a child in his backyard in Lafayette.

Having a baby is difficult and according to a recent WalletHub study it’s much harder in Louisiana, WalletHub Analyst, Cassandra Happe says the low ranking was largely due to challenges in the healthcare category where the Bayou State came in 49^th due to issues like a high infant mortality rate and …

Cut 8 (11) “…birthweight.”

Overall Louisiana is ranked 8^th worst state to have a baby.

It’s time to head back to school and because your child won’t always tell you if they are struggling at school, LSU Health Shreveport Clinical Psychologist Dr. Michelle Yetman, recommends establishing communication with their teacher, but the level of communication should be relative to your child’s age.

Cut 12 (12) “…certain things.”

State Attorney General Liz Murrill is filing a brief against the lawsuit filed against the state’s Ten Commandments law requiring them to be displayed in classrooms. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 30 (30) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson told the Baton Rouge press club that he would like to see a special session early next year, before the start of the regular session in April. Nelson says tax reform is needed in this state and the proposed changes should go before voters in a special election later in 2025.

Triple-digit high temperatures are expected across the state this week, as high temperatures will threaten to break records. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is baking under another heat dome…
cut 6 (10) “…Gulf of Mexico”
Keim says there’s no real break in sight. He says rain chances will increase a little bit for the weekend.

Despite the hot weather, Shreveport is preparing for 30–thousand people for the first ever Humor and Harmony Festival which will get underway Thursday and run through the weekend. The festival will feature several different comedians, musical acts and a car show. Visit Shreveport-Bossier President and CEO Stacy Brown…
Cut 13 (09) “…our community”
Curtis 50 cent Jackson who is building film and production studios in Shreveport is the mastermind behind the event.

Presumed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate . LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan thought Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro would have been the pick.
cut 4 (12) “…running in Pennsylvania.”

Many students return to class this week. LSU Health Shreveport clinical psychologist, Doctor Michelle Yetman, says get your kids in a school routine now, to make the transition easier…
cut 11 (11) “…enjoyable for kids”
Yetman says one of the most important things a parent can do once school starts is to ask their child how they’re doing at school and really listen to their response.

The personal finance website, Wallethub, ranks Louisiana as the eighth worst state to have a baby. Colleen Crain has the details…
Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

LSU football is ranked 12th in the preseason coaches poll. The Tigers are coming off back to back 10 win seasons in Coach Brian Kelly’s first two seasons, but star offensive tackle Will Campbell says ten wins doesn’t cut it…
cut 28 (10) “…gets people fired”

It’s almost time for students to go back to school, and Dr. Michelle Yetman, a clinical psychologist with LSU Health Shreveport, says there are several important things parents can do to make sure your child is prepared for the school year mentally, physically and emotionally.
Cut 10 (10) “…as well.”
She says children should get into their school routines now to make the transition easier.

The personal-finance website, Wallethub, ranks Louisiana as the eighth worst state to have a baby. Louisiana performed poorly in the study because of its high infant mortality rate, the high rate of low birth-weight babies, and not enough pediatricians and family medicine physicians. But Wallethub’s Cassandra Happe says Louisiana performs well in a few other categories…
cut 9 (13) “…sixth overall”

Lafayette’s Mondo Duplantis cemented his legacy as the greatest pole vaulter ever as the 24 year-old set a new world record in the pole vault in the Paris Olympics. The former LSU star cleared the bar at 20-feet, six inches. It’s the ninth time the Swedish-American pole vaulter broke a world record.

Shreveport is estimating 30-thousand people will attend this week’s Humor and Harmony Festival put on by Curtis 50-cent Jackson. Sean Richardson has more.
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”