Former Lt Governor and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is serving as a platform committee co-chair at the Democratic National Convention. The platform features common themes used by Democrats since Donald Trump became the favorite to be the Republican Presidential nominee…
Cut 11 (09) ” ..be higher.”
But Republican US Senator Bill Cassidy says for Trump to win in November, he needs to stick to the issues…
Cut 12 (09) “…on that.”
Halfway through the Democratic National Convention, several polls show Kamala Harris with a small lead over Donald Trump.

Governor Jeff Landry is in Monroe delivering a State of the State address to the Monroe Chamber of Commerce.

East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office have ruled the death of a six-month-old left in a car all day last month an accident. Sean Richardson has more.
Cut 1 (31) …I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s has arrested a Pitkin woman for murder after she allegedly killed her husband. Deputies say 53-year-old Melissa Ann Sweat called authorities and they responded to a home in Pitkin and found 61-year-old Rodney Sweat dead. Melissa Ann Sweat was taken into custody. No details on what led to the shooting.

East Baton Rouge authorities have ruled the death of an infant left in a hot car all day last month an accident. The parent told deputies they forgot to drop their six-month-old child at daycare in the morning and realized the terrible mistake when they went to the daycare facility after work. According to Rollins, these accidents often result from a combination of stress, fatigue, and changes in routine, which can disrupt normal memory processes.

Cut 7 (11) “…dropped off in the first place.”

Bienville Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people in Jamestown and removed 33 dogs from poor living in poor conditions. 32-year-old Tanya Michelle Griffith and 29-year-old Allen Tyler Meylian face 32 counts of cruelty to Animals. Humane Society of Louisiana Director, Jeff Dorson says since Bienville Parish has no Animal Control Department, animal rescue is up to the Sheriff’s office…

Cut 13 (07)  “…rehome them.”

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Ascension Parish signed a memorandum of understanding to deal with a red dust problem around a former aluminum plant. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

LDH is continuing a “do not use” water advisory for areas served by the Walnut Bayou Water System in Madison Parish after drinking water was exposed to the chemical paraquat last week. LDH continues to work closely with local officials throughout the sampling and testing process. Water can be picked up at the Walnut Bayou Water Association Office in Tallulah.

Ground has been broken on a new Jimmie Davis Bridge. The 360-million dollar project will result in a new four-lane bridge crossing the Red River, connecting south Shreveport and Bossier city, doubling the capacity of the current Jimmie Davis Bridge…
cut 11 (08) “…currently”
That’s DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue who says the new bridge is anticipated to be completed and open to traffic in early 2027.

Governor Jeff Landry was on hand for the ceremony. Before the ground breaking, he spoke to the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and praised the legislature for approving the Louisiana Gator Scholarship Program, which will replace the state’s current voucher program. He says Louisiana Gator will expand over time allowing more students of all income levels to use taxpayer dollars to attend the school of their choice…
Cut 4 (08) “..mailing address.”

Former Lt Governor and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is serving as a platform committee co-chair at the Democratic National Convention. The platform was approved on the floor by a voice vote after hearing from Landrieu…
cut 9 (07) “…Medicare”
But Louisiana Republican US Senator Bill Cassidy says the Biden-Harris administration’s economic plan led to historic inflation and prices could rise again if the federal government decides to forgive one-point-four trillion dollars in student loans.

East Baton Rouge authorities have ruled the death of an infant left in a hot car all day last month an accident. The parent told deputies they forgot to drop their six month old child at day care in the morning and realized the terrible mistake when they went to the day care facility after work. Kids and Car Safety Director Amber Rollins says usually when this happens its completely accidental and
Cut 6 (08) “…rest of their lives.”

Governor Jeff Landry expects Louisiana will continue to rise in the national rankings for K-through-12th grade public education. According to the latest U-S News and World Report, Louisiana ranks 40th. Landry says reforms and approved in the last regular session will lead to a higher ranking…
cut 3 (11) “…three years”
Landry says the state is putting policies in place that puts the parents in charge of a child’s education.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Ascension Parish have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that puts Ascension Parish in charge of cleaning up a closed aluminum plant in Sorrento that’s allowing red dust to fly through the air on windy days. DEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto says the red dust is actually bauxite (bock-site) a waste product of aluminum production
cut 6 (05) “….solved overnight”
The cleanup could cost as much as 18-million dollars.

Ground has been broken on the long awaited Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project. .
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The Humane Society of Louisiana is seeking donations after it had to board and provide medical care for 26 dogs removed from a home in Bienville Parish that resulted in two people charged with multiple counts of cruelty to animals. H-S-L Director Jeff Dorson…
cut 15 (09) “…dollars easily”
Those wishing to donate can contribute on the Humane Society’s website.

Ground has been broken on the new Jimmie Davis Bridge. The current bridge was built in 1968 and sees around 26-thousand vehicles daily that travel between south Bossier City and Shreveport. DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue
cut 12 (12) “…transportation system”
The new bridge is expected to be completed by late 2026.

The Humane Society of Louisiana says 26 dogs had to be rehomed after Bienville Parish Sheriff’s deputies charged two people in Jamestown with 32 counts of cruelty to animals. H-S-L Director Jeff Dorson says the Bissell Foundation accepted custody of the dogs and moved them to their headquarters in Michigan. Dorson says it’s a shame something like this happened…
cut 14 (08) “….or surrenders”

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Ascension Parish signed a memorandum of understanding to deal with a red dust problem from a shuttered aluminum plant. Mel Bridges has more.
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The Louisiana Department of Health is still telling residents in Madison Parish not to drink the tap water if it comes from the Walnut Bayou Water System. The drinking water was exposed to a toxic herbicide primarily used for weed control. The do not use water advisory was issued last week and residents should continue to avoid using the water until all testing results are clear.

Ground has been broken on the long awaited Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project. The 360 million dollar project will be a new bridge connecting south Bossier City and Shreveport. DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue.
Cut 10 (12) “…long time coming.”
The new bridge will have two more lanes, a median, and three spaces for U-turns.

Today in Shreveport, the annual the governor’s on conference Juvenile Justice gets underway. Chair of the Governor’s Board on Juvenile Justice, Vi-eve Kohrs says the conference serves as a platform for networking and building partnerships among participants committed to reforming and improving outcomes for at-risk youth.
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Two people were arrested, and 33 dogs rescued from poor living conditions in a Jamestown residence in Bienville Parish. Colleen Crain has the story.
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The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office has ruled the death of an infant left in the backseat of a car last month as an accident. The child was in the vehicle for the entire day. The parent told deputies they planned to drop the toddler off at daycare and didn’t realize the child was in the vehicle until the parent went to the day care facility to pick up the child.

Ground has been broken on the long awaited Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project. Mel Bridges has more.
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15-hundred AT&T workers in Louisiana are on strike accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations. They are among the more than 17-thousand AT-and-T workers in nine states that have walked off the job. AT-and-T and the Communications Workers of America have been trying since June to reach a new labor agreement. AT-and-T denies the union’s accusations.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Ascension Parish have signed a memorandum of understanding to deal with pounds of red dust falling on homes and schools around the former L’Alumina aluminum plant in Sorrento. DEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto (Aw-real-ea Gee-ack-oh-met-oh) says the M-O-U basically says…
Cut 4 (12) “…(x2) the parish.”
The cleanup would cost 13 to 18 million. DEQ has 5.5 million from L’Alumina, and they’re in contact with the company to get more.

The 43rd annual Louisiana Governor’s Conference on Juvenile Justice gets underway today in Shreveport. Governors Board on Juvenile Justice Chair Vi-eve Korhs says This year’s agenda includes topics such as juvenile delinquency prevention, rehabilitation programs, and mental health support…
cut 9 (06) “…have success”