Several new laws go into effect tomorrow. One of them makes kratom illegal. Kratom comes from a plant native to Southeast Asia and can cause psychosis at high doses. The bill’s author, West Monroe Republican Senator Jay Morris, says Kratom has the addictive qualities of opioids.

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Also starting tomorrow, you can show off more of a dark side as you cruise down the highway. That’s because a new law goes into effect allowing for your front windows to be tinted darker – 25-percent light transmission, down from the previous standard of 40-percent. The bill was written by Marksville Republican Representative Daryl Deshotel, who says tinted windows are needed for Louisiana’s climate.

Cut 12 (07) “…us stay cooler.”

The LSU Student Food Pantry is now $52,390 richer, thanks to LSU fans scarfing down that many Jello shots in Rocco’s Jello Shot Challenge during the College World Series. Campus Life Manager Jennifer Cristina says you may not realize this, but the need for food pantries at college campuses is tremendous during these times.

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Condolences to Governor Landry, as he mourns the passing of his father, Al. Former state senator Fred Mills says many people in St. Martin Parish loved Al Landry and he loved his family…

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Governor Jeff Landry announces his father, Al Landry, has passed away. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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St. Martinville Police arrest two men in connection with the death of 16-year-old Iris Davis. Authorities have charged 43-year-old Desmond Flugence and 33-year-old Darren Francis with carnal knowledge of juvenile. The two men lived on the same street and more charges could be forthcoming. Davis’s body was found dead in a field near her home last week.

Today is the last day you can possess or sell kratom as the herbal supplement will be illegal to have in Louisiana starting tomorrow. West Monroe Senator Jay Morris says gas stations and convenience stores can no longer have kratom on their shelves…

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Some use kratom to treat pain, anxiety or drug dependence and argue it has beneficial qualities. But Morris says many people can become addicted to kratom, which can cause psychosis at high doses and that could lead to suicide.

Another new law going into effect tomorrow is that window tinting can now be done a little darker. Marksville Republican Representative Daryl Deshotel says of all the bills he got passed in this session, this one was the most popular.

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Sincerest condolences to Governor Landry over the death of his father, Al. In a statement on social media, the governor said his father is now reunited with his mother Edna, who passed away in 2019. Former state senator Fred Mills says Al and Edna had great chemistry.

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To the victors went the spoils – the LSU Student Food Pantry has received a check from Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina for $52,390 – one dollar for each Jello shot LSU fans scarfed down during their Jello Shot Challenge during the College World Series – which, as you know by now, LSU won. Campus Life Manager Jennifer Cristina says the money will come in very handy.

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The statewide ban on the herbal supplement kratom goes into effect tomorrow. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill is one of 14 attorneys general who signed a letter asking congress to pass legislation making it illegal to mail abortion pills to states where the procedure is illegal. The letter says shield laws that protect abortion providers from liability and prosecution for aiding in abortions in other states interfere with states’ ability to enforce their laws.

Governor Jeff Landry announced his father, Al Landry, passed away yesterday. Governor Landry says his father is reunited with his wife Edna, who passed away in 2019. Former state senator Fred Mills says Al Landry was a respected architect, and his fingerprints are all over St. Martin Parish.

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LSU fans won Rocco’s Jello shot challenge at the College World Series this summer with an impressive 52,390 Jello shots, and the LSU Student Food Pantry is sharing in the success. The Omaha pizzeria sent the food pantry a check for one dollar for each Jello shot purchased. Campus Life Manager Jennifer Cristina says they watched LSU soar up the Rocco’s leaderboard.

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Starting tomorrow, Louisiana drivers can have darker-tinted front windows. A new law goes into effect, lowering the previous requirement of 40% light transmission to 25%. Marksville Republican Representative Daryl Deshotel says before, only certain people were permitted to have the dark tint.

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He says the new law will clear up confusion for law enforcement and protect vehicles in the Louisiana heat.

Another law banning the Southeast Asian herbal supplement kratom goes into effect tomorrow. Some use kratom to treat pain, anxiety or drug dependence and argue it has beneficial qualities. West Monroe senator Jay Morris says potential addiction and devastation outweigh any benefits.

Cut 11 (14) “…regulatory scheme.”

The herbal supplement kratom becomes illegal in Louisiana tomorrow, thanks to Act 41 approved in the last legislative session. Kratom comes from a plant native to Southeast Asia and can cause psychosis at high doses. The bill’s author, Republican West Monroe Senator Jay Morris, says Kratom has the addictive qualities of opioids.

Cut 9 (10)  “…in the brain.”

Also going into effect tomorrow is a new law allowing for your front windows to be tinted darker – 25-percent light transmission, down from the previous standard of 40-percent. The bill was written by Marksville Republican Representative Daryl Deshotel, who says tinted windows are needed for Louisiana’s climate.

Cut 12 (07) “…us stay cooler.”

Governor Jeff Landry announced his father, Al Landry, has passed away. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The president of U-L Lafayette is stepping down. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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St. Martinville Police arrest two men in connection with the death of 16-year-old Iris Davis. Authorities have charged 43-year-old Desmond Flugence and 33-year-old Darren Francis with carnal knowledge of juvenile. The two men lived on the same street and more charges could be forthcoming. Davis’s body was found dead in a field near her home last week.

Governor Jeff Landry is mourning the death of his father, Al Landry, who passed away Wednesday. In a social media post, Landry said “Go rest my weary servant your task on earth is done. The governor said his father was the silent foundation of their family. Former state senator Fred Mills says many people in St. Martin Parish loved Al Landry and he loved his family…

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Governor Landry says his father is now re-united with his mother Edna, who passed away in 2019.

State lawmakers told LHSAA officials they are not fans of the public-private school split playoffs in high school sports, and they would like to see a one-time transfer rule adopted. In many cases, a high school student that transfers to another school must sit out for a year to regain eligibility. Thibodaux Representative Bryan Fontenot says with school choice options expanding, students should not be penalized.

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Thibodaux made the comments at the first meeting of a legislative committee formed to review LHSAA policies and practices.

Today is Dr. Joseph Savoie’s last day as president of U-L Lafayette. He announced yesterday that he is stepping down after 17 years at the helm. Communications Professor Philip Auter, the former faculty senate president, says Dr. Savoie was a very effective president.

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A legislative committee formed to review LHSAA policies and practices held its first meeting this week. Among the lawmakers on the committee is Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh. He told LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine that the split playoffs – select and non-select – are bad, because they reward too many teams and water down the value of a state title.

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The federal government is nixing a plan to end the distribution of critical hurricane forecasting data. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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Condolences to Governor Landry after the passing of his father. The governor said in a social media post that his father, Al, died yesterday and is now reunited with his mother Edna, who died in 2019. Governor Landry described his father as an introvert and as a small-town architect in his social media post announcing his father’s passing.