Senator Bill Cassidy is again bringing his RISEE (RISE) Act before the Senate. He says RISEE, or Reinvesting in Shorelines Economies and Ecosystems Act and bring billions to the state to rebuild shorelines, support flood structures and bring in thousands of good paying jobs.

Cassidy hopes to bring the bill to the finish line this time around.

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The Senate Energy and National Resources Committee is slated to mark up the bill on Thursday.

With less than six weeks until the 2024 election, voter interest appears to be waning, as indicated by multiple data points. Founder and President of JNC Analytics John Couvillion says a growing sense of fatigue among voters, with some disengaging from political discourse.

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As she strengthens, Louisiana appears to be out of Tropical Storm Helene’s crosshairs.  Sean Richardson has more.

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This is the 98th year for the Natchitoches Christmas Festival and they are excited to announce their grand marshal for the 2024 Christmas Parade.

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Jill Leo, the director of festivals and events with the Natchitoches Historic District Business Association, says the defending national champions have everything that organizers look for in a grand marshal. She says the team represents great camaraderie, wholesome family fun and great values.

Tropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane and make landfall in Florida’s Panhandle by Thursday.  Louisiana State Climatologist Jay Grimes says so far it hasn’t developed into a Tropical Storm yet…

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Grymes says to stay prepared but the closer we get to November Louisiana’s risk of hurricanes drops to nearly zero.

The LSU Gymnastics team was named Grand Marshal for the 2024 Natchitoches Christmas Parade. Jill Leo, the director of festivals and events with the Natchitoches Historic District Business Association, says the defending national champions have everything that organizers look for in a grand marshal.

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This is the 98th year for the Natchitoches Christmas Festival, which attracts visitors from across the country.

The Senate will once again be taking up Senator Bill Cassidy’s RISEE (RISE) Act. RISEE, with two E’s, stands for Reinvesting In Shorelines Economies and Ecosystems Act. Senator Cassidy says the bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, or GOMESA.

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The Senate Energy and National Resources Committee is slated to mark up the bill on Thursday.

In an emotional press conference Monday afternoon, Pineville Mayor Rich Dupree announced he will resign effective October 6th. In August, Dupree admitted to a brief affair with a former employee who later filed a hostile workplace environment complaint with the EEOC. Dupree said he was honored to have served as Mayor and was proud of his administration’s progress…

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The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is taking its fight against waste tires to the people. LDEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto (jock-uh-MET-oh) says tires that are properly disposed of not only keep the state clean, but also go to good use.

Cut 5 (13) “…their usable lifespan.”

The department is holding six town hall meetings across the state to gain input on changes that it can present to Governor Landry.

Bossier Parish authorities arrested an Elm Grove man who allegedly held a woman captive for three days and sexually assaulted her.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Having passed up a re-election bid, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is trying to cram in his legislative priorities in the three-plus months he has left in office. Among the bipartisan bills he’s working on is one which would make it easier for governors to request lump-sum payments for recovery for smaller-scale disaster.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is taking its fight against waste tires to the people across the state. LDEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto (jock-uh-MET-oh) says improperly disposed tires continue to plague the state.

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DEQ is holding a series of town hall meetings across the state to gain input on potential changes that it can present to Governor Landry.

Having passed up a re-election bid, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is trying to cram in his legislative priorities in the three-plus months he has left in office. Among the bipartisan bills he’s working on is one which would make it easier for governors to request lump-sum payments for recovery for smaller-scale disasters.

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Graves is also working on a bill to hold FEMA accountable for delays in payments to disaster victims.

Amidst controversy, Pineville Mayor Rich Dupree is stepping down. Colleen Crain has the story…

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A man who Bossier Parish investigators say held a woman against her will for three days and sexually assaulted her is under arrest. The sheriff’s office says 52-year-old Gary Free of Elm Grove held the woman in a cabin at the Red River South Marina before she was able to escape. Free was arrested and booked on numerous charges including second-degree kidnapping and first-degree rape.

In an emotional press conference Yesterday, Pineville Mayor Rich Dupree announced he will resign. In August, Dupree admitted to a brief affair with a former employee who later filed a  complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Dupree did not comment on the complaint during his announcement but said he could not in good faith allow his family, supporters, or administration to endure mean spirited politics.

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The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is taking its fight against waste tires to the people across the state. And will host six town hall meetings across the state to raise awareness.  LDEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto (jock-uh-MET-oh)  says tires that are properly disposed of not only keep the state clean, but go to good use.

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A man Bossier Parish investigators say held a woman against her will for three days and sexually assaulted her is under arrest. The sheriff’s office says 52-year-old Gary Free of Elm Grove held the woman in a cabin at the Red River South Marina before she was able to escape. Lieutenant Matt Gaydos says Free was eventually taken into custody after jumping in the river to avoid arrest, and chasing the victim with a gun.

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Since he’s not running for reelection, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is working to get things done in the few months left he has in office.  Graves is working on several bipartisan bills, one them a bill to hold FEMA accountable for delays in payments to disaster victims.

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He has a little more than three and a half months left in office, and Baton Rouge Congressman Garrett Graves is working hard, trying to tackle his legislative priorities. He’s working on several bi-bartisan bills, including one with New Orleans Demcrat Troy Carter.  Graves says that legislation would, among other things, remove income limits to qualify for grants to pay off disaster recovery loans.

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The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is taking its fight against waste tires to the people across the state. LDEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto (jock-uh-MET-oh) says the department is holding six town hall meetings across the state to raise awareness of the issue.

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Bossier Parish authorities arrested an Elm Grove man who allegedly held a woman captive for three days and sexually assaulted her.  Sean Richardson has more.

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In case you missed it, Jayden Daniels had a sensational performance in the battle of former Heisman trophy-winning quarterbacks. Daniels completed an NFL rookie record 91 percent of his passes and had three total touchdowns in the Commanders 38-33 win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is taking its fight against waste tires to the people of Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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In an emotional press conference Yesterday, Pineville Mayor Rich Dupree announced he will resign. In August, Dupree admitted to a brief affair with a former employee who later filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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Dupree did not comment on the EEOC investigation.
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A man who Bossier Parish investigators say held a woman against her will for three days and sexually assaulted her is under arrest. The sheriff’s office says 52-year-old Gary Free of Elm Grove held the woman in a cabin at the Red River South Marina before she was able to escape. Lieutenant Matt Gaydos says Free chased her with a handgun.

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Free is facing multiple charges, charges including second-degree kidnapping and first-degree rape.

Having passed up a re-election bid, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is trying to cram in his legislative priorities in the three-plus months he has left in office. Among the bipartisan bills he’s working on is one that he’s working on with Florida Democrat Jared Moskowitz which would make it easier for governors to request lump-sum payments for recovery for smaller-scale disasters.

Cut 13 (11)  “…recovery from there.”

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is taking its fight against waste tires to the people across the state.  So they’re holding town hall meetings across the state to raise awareness of the issue. LDEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto (jock-uh-MET-oh)says the issue of improperly disposed tires is a big problem.

Cut 6 (12) …in drainage ditches.”

Since he’s not running for reelection, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is working to get things done in the few months left he has in office.  Graves is working on several bipartisan bills, one them a bill to hold FEMA accountable for delays in payments to disaster victims.

Cut 14 (09) “…an interest penalty.”

Graves is also working with New Orleans Democrat Troy Carter on legislation that would, among other things, remove income limits to qualify for grants to pay off disaster recovery loans.

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Amidst controversy, Pineville Mayor Rich Dupree is stepping down. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Bossier Parish investigators have arrested a 52 year old Elm Grove man after they say he held a woman against her will for three days and sexually assaulted her. Gary Free is facing several charges including second-degree kidnapping.  Lieutenant Matt Gaydos says this was not a random crime.

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Free’s bond is set at 2.1 million dollars.