On Sunday, the Superdome hits the big 5-0! Opened August 3, 1975, the Superdome’s convention and meeting rooms, turned club lounges, and enormous unobstructed space were unheard of in its time. Doug Thornton, the vice president of ASM Global, the company that manages the stadium, says the founding fathers of the Superdome knew what it could mean to the city.

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Congressmen Cleo Fields and Clay Higgins are teaming up on the Fisheries Modernization Act. Fields says it would expand fishery disaster relief programs.

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Fields says the USDA has helped other industries affected by droughts; he says it’s time to include the crawfish industry, which is vital to Louisiana’s economy.

If you are driving slower than the speed limit in the left lane of a highway and holding back traffic, you can receive a 150-dollar ticket because of a new law that is now in effect. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Governor Landry issues an executive order fast-tracking repairs at Camp J within the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Camp J was designed to hold the most violent offenders under the highest level of security; it was closed in 2018 due to security malfunctions and concerns about staff safety.

It’s one of the first things you’re taught in driver’s ed – the left lane is for passing only. A new state law reinforces that, with fines of 150 dollars for first-time offenders. Under the new law spearheaded by Alexandria Democratic Senator Jay Luneau, a ticket can now be issued if a driver is not going at least the speed limit in the left lane while not passing another vehicle.

Cut 8 (07) “…get ticketed.”

We are about nine months away from the U-S Senate primary and two-time Republican incumbent Bill Cassidy officially announced his re-election campaign. Cassidy is facing three Republican challengers who say he is not a true conservative, but Cassidy says that’s a false allegation…

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Cassidy’s announced challengers are John Fleming, Blake Miguez and Eric Skrmetta.

The Louisiana Department of Health is warning you of the growing presence of Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially serious illness causing bacterium that naturally lives in warm coastal waters. A potentially deadly rapidly progressing illness can occur through contact with an open wound or through consumption of raw seafood, especially oysters. State epidemiologist Teresa Sokol says you’ll want to take extra precautions.

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The Superdome in New Orleans turns 50 years old on Sunday. Vice President of ASM Global, the company that manages the stadium, Doug Thornton, says the iconic structure was an engineering marvel ahead of its time and its massive foot print has allowed it to be reinvented over the years…

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The Superdome is one of the oldest stadiums in the NFL.

The Superdome is celebrating its 50th anniversary Sunday. From the Rolling Stones to Muhammad Ali, the venue has brought legends and fans from all over the world to the Crescent City. Vice President of ASM Global, the company that manages the stadium, Doug Thornton, says its impact on downtown New Orleans has been immeasurable.

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In Metairie, U-S Senator Bill Cassidy officially kicked off his re-election campaign. The senior senator from Baton Rouge is already facing three challengers, who claim Cassidy is not the right person to represent Louisiana because he voted to impeach President Trump in 2021. But Cassidy maintains he has a productive working relationship with the President…

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Starting today, you’d better not be hogging the left lane – otherwise, be prepared to pay a 150-dollar ticket for your first offense. Under the previous law, you would have been subject to a ticket by going at least ten miles under the posted speed limit in the left lane. Now, the standard is one mile under and riding abreast with a vehicle in the next lane over. Alexandria Democratic Senator Jay Luneau says the public got squarely behind his measure.

Cut 7 (09) “…move over.”

Congressmen Cleo Fields and Clay Higgins are teaming up on the Fisheries Modernization Act. Fields says wild-caught crawfishermen are currently not eligible for fishery disaster assistance under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and he says that’s not right.

Cut 4 (10) “…frankly years ago.”

Fields says the USDA has helped other industries affected by droughts; he says it’s time to include the crawfish industry.

Dozens of new state laws went into effect today including a measure that could result in a motorist receiving a ticket for traveling below the speed limit in the left lane on a highway. Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau hopes his legislation will reduce road rage and accidents…

Cut 6 (07) “…injury to the people.”

Luneau’s legislation was approved in this year’s legislative session, receiving overwhelming support in the House and Senate.

Fifty years ago on Sunday, the Superdome opened its doors to the public for the first time. Vice President of ASM Global, the company that manages the stadium, Doug Thornton, says the founding fathers of the Superdome knew what it could mean to the city.

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The Superdome has hosted eight Super Bowls, several college football and basketball championship games and numerous concerts.

U-S Senator Bill Cassidy launched his re-election campaign during a press event in Metairie in front of a room full of supporters. The 67-year-old Republican is seeking a third term the Senate…

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Cassidy has drawn three well-known challengers from his own party, state treasurer John Fleming, state senator Blake Miguez and Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta. His challengers claim Cassidy is not a true conservative, but Cassidy says that’s a false allegation.

Louisiana Congressmen Clay Higgins and Cleo Fields are co-authoring legislation that would allow wild-caught crawfishermen  to access disaster assistance…

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Fields says this legislation was needed following the historic drought of 2023, which significantly resulted in low yields of crawfish in 2024.

It’s one of the first things you’re taught in driver’s ed – the left lane is for passing only. A new state law reinforces that, with fines of 150 dollars for first-time offenders. Under the new law spearheaded by Alexandria Democratic Senator Jay Luneau, a ticket can now be issued if a driver is not going at least the speed limit in the left lane while not passing another vehicle.

Cut 8 (07) “…get ticketed.”

Congressmen Cleo Fields and Clay Higgins are teaming up on the Fisheries Modernization Act. Fields says wild-caught crawfishermen are currently not eligible for fishery disaster assistance under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and he says that’s not right.

Cut 4 (10) “…frankly years ago.”

Fields says the USDA has helped other industries affected by droughts; he says it’s time to include the crawfish industry.

The Superdome will celebrate 50 years as the iconic center of downtown New Orleans Sunday. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Among the many new laws that went into effect today is one that will save honorably discharged military veterans quite a bit of money on their hunting and fishing licenses. Starting today, they can obtain a combination hunting and fishing license for the low price of just 20 dollars. They can apply on LDWF’s website.

Starting today, you’d better not be hogging the left lane – otherwise, be prepared to pay a 150-dollar ticket for your first offense. Under the previous law, you would have been subject to a ticket by going at least ten miles under the posted speed limit in the left lane. Now, the standard is one mile under and riding abreast with a vehicle in the next lane over. Alexandria Democratic Senator Jay Luneau says the public got squarely behind his measure.

Cut 7 (09) “…move over.”

Congressmen Cleo Fields and Clay Higgins are teaming up on the Fisheries Modernization Act. Fields says it would expand fishery disaster relief programs.

Cut 3 (05) “…and other crawfish.”

Fields says the USDA has helped other industries affected by droughts; he says it’s time to include the crawfish industry, which is vital to Louisiana’s economy.

The Louisiana Department of Health is warning you of a growing presence of Vibrio vulnificus. It’s a bacteria that naturally lives in coastal waters; it does not live in freshwater. The bacteria can cause illness or death through contact with an open wound or through consumption of raw seafood, especially oysters. State epidemiologist Teresa Sokol says the danger becomes greater when the water gets warm.

Cut 23 (12) “…in those temperatures.”

So far this year, 17 people have been hospitalized after becoming infected with Vibrio, and four of them have died.

Dozens of new state laws went into effect today including a measure that could result in a motorist receiving a ticket for traveling below the speed limit in the left lane on a highway. Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau hopes his legislation will reduce road rage and accidents…

Cut 6 (07) “…injury to the people.”

Luneau’s legislation was approved in this year’s legislative session, receiving overwhelming support in the House and Senate.

Beginning today, it’s illegal to have your cell phone in your hand while driving. Don Redman with Triple A says you could face an extra hundred dollars added to fines for other moving violations and in certain areas violators will be stopped solely for holding their phone and fined up to 250 dollars.

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Another new law that went into effect today, allows for darker window tinting on cars.

A warning from the Department of Health about a potentially deadly bacteria. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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The LSU Veterinary School’s Wildlife Hospital is treating an increasing number of Mississippi kites that have been shot with air rifles. Dr. Kimberly Boykin says air rifles don’t typically kill the bird but if they are shot and do not receive treatment, their chances of surviving are slim.

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