A panel of judges on the U-S 5^th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Louisiana’s legislative district map violates the federal Voting Rights Act. Political analyst Scott Hughes says the panel and a state judge in Baton Rouge both agree that the map approved in 2022 dilutes the Black vote…

Cut 6 (13) “…fewer black districts”

A federal appeals judge not involved in Thursday’s ruling put a pause on the case. Hughes says the legislative map issue was not going to be resolved, until there is a U-S Supreme Court ruling regarding the state’s contested Congressional map…

Authorities are asking for help in finding a non-verbal 12-year-old boy who went missing from his New Orleans home Thursday morning. State Police have issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory for Bryan Vasquez on behalf of NOPD. Vasquez who suffers from a neurodevelopmental condition is a 5-foot 1-inch Hispanic male with brown eyes and black hair and weighs between 86 and 100 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to call NOPD at 504-658-6070.

A new Gallup poll finds only 54-percent of Americans consume alcohol that’s the lowest percentage in the 90-year history of the survey. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

Powerball sales are expected to be brisk for Saturday night’s drawing. The jackpot is up to 565-million dollars. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Chrislyn Maher (Mayor) says the jackpot has been growing since early June. And the last time a Louisiana resident won the Powerball grand prize was 2018, but Maher says a Carencro man recently became a millionaire because of Powerball

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Tickets sales will stop at 9 PM on Saturday.

A federal Grand Jury has indicted New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell. Details of the indictment that was announced Friday are still coming in but she is the first mayor to face federal charges while still in office.  Reports of a Federal investigation into her activities began in 2022 and people surrounding her have been indicted including her former bodyguard and alleged boyfriend who has been charged with defrauding the New Orleans Police Department.

Louisiana’s legislative district map violates the federal Voting Rights Act says a panel of judges on the U-S 5^th Circuit Court of Appeals. The plaintiffs in the case argue Blacks and Democrats are not fairly represented in the Louisiana Legislature. Political analyst Scott Hughes says one-third of the state’s voting population is black, but Republicans have a super majority control in the House and Senate…

Cut 8 (12) “..they are really not” 

Hughes says the legislative map issue isn’t going to be resolved, until there is a U-S Supreme Court ruling regarding the state’s contested Congressional map scheduled to be reargued in October.

A Gallup poll finds 54-percent of Americans drink alcohol, which is a record low percentage. LSU Health New Orleans physiology professor Nick Gilpin says more Americans are understanding the health hazards that come with consuming one or two drinks a day…

Cut 9 (07)  “…and your body.”

He said decades old research said one to two drinks were actually good for you but new research debunks that theory.

The multi-state Powerball jackpot is up to 565-million dollars for Saturday night’s drawing. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Chrislyn Maher (Mayor) says it’s the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year…

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A three-judge panel from the Fifth U-S Circuit Court of appeals agrees with a district judge in Baton Rouge that the state’s legislative district map for the House and Senate violate the Voting Rights Act, because it dilutes Black votes.

A federal appeals judge not involved in Thursday’s ruling put a pause on the case. But political analyst Scott Hughes says the legislative map issue was not going to be resolved, until there is a ruling from the U-S Supreme Court regarding the state’s contested Congressional map…

Cut 7 (11) “…US Supreme Court”

A Gallup poll finds 54-percent of Americans drink alcohol, which is a record low percentage. LSU Health New Orleans physiology professor Nick Gilpin says more Americans are understanding the health hazards that come with consuming one or two drinks a day…

Cut 9 (07) “…and your body”

The LSU football team is only two Saturdays from starting its season on the road at Clemson and the offensive line is the biggest question. Andre Champagne has the story…

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

A panel of judges on the U-S 5^th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Louisiana’s legislative district map is unconstitutional, because it violates the federal Voting Rights Act. Political analyst Scott Hughes says the federal appeals court and a state judge in Baton Rouge both agree that the map approved in 2022 dilutes the Black vote…

Cut 6 (13) “….fewer black districts”

Louisiana’s Congressional district map might also be unconstitutional and the U-S Supreme Court is set to re-hear arguments with that case in October.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a child protection lawsuit against a popular online gaming site that she says is overrun with harmful content and child predators….

Cut 10 (10) “…sex predators.”

Right now, there is no age minimum, verification requirement, or parental permission required to sign up for Roblox.

Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth will be laid to rest Saturday. He is the 13^th Baton Rouge Police Officer to die in the line of duty. In June, the driver of a truck allegedly intentionally hit Sgt Eisworth’s motorcycle. He died in the hospital last Sunday. Baton Rouge Police Chief, T.J. Morse says his injuries were just too severe…

Cut 4 (13) “…hateful person.”

Erin became the first hurricane of the season today. It’s not expected to impact the United States.  NOAA’s National Weather Service predicts five to nine hurricanes before the season ends. State Climatologist Jay Grymes…

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Attorney General Liz Murrill files a lawsuit against the online gaming site Roblox alleging it’s a site where children can easily view sexually explicit material.

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A panel of judges on the U-S Fifth Circuit Court of appeals has ruled that the state’s legislative district map for the House and Senate violates the federal Voting Rights Act. The decision upholds a Baton Ruge judge’s ruling that found the boundaries discriminated against Black voters. Another judge on the 5^th circuit has paused that ruling, so the case is currently on hold according to A-G Liz Murrill.

The first hurricane of the season has formed as Erin formers east of the Caribbean. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says this is about the time we usually see our first hurricane

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Erin is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend, but it’s expected to curve away from the coastal U-S.

LSU is just about two weeks away from the season opener against Clemson. ESPN Baton Rouge sports talk show host. Charles Hanagriff, says this Tigers team has more depth, especially on the defensive line…

Cut 15 (14) “….this year”

South Florida transfer and Defensive tackle Bernard Gooden has been impressive during preseason camp.

Louisiana has filed suit against Roblox, claiming the popular online gaming site is violating Louisiana law by not protecting children from sex predators. Attorney General Liz Murrill says it’s easy for a child to register to Roblox and then find harmful content and become victimized by a child predator. Murill says Roblox prioritizes user growth, revenue and profits over child safety…

Cut 19 (09) “…profit margins”

Murrill filed the lawsuit in Livingston Parish. Sheriff Jason Ard says just last month his deputies arrested an individual suspected of possessing child sexual abuse material and the suspect was actively using Robflox…

Cut 12 (10) “…what he does”

Roblox has yet to issue a comment about the lawsuit.

Baton Rouge Police Sgt Caleb Eisworth will be laid to rest Saturday. He died Sunday after spending 7 weeks in the hospital being treated for injuries sustained when he was allegedly intentionally hit by a truck while on his motorcycle. Eisworth was a decorated officer who served 23 years. Baton Rouge Police Chief, TJ Morse says Sgt Eisworth impacted many lives.

Cut 6 (06) “people’s lives”

Police have identified the driver of the truck that hit Eisworth, 41-year-old Gad Black. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says his office may seek the death penalty for Black.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical disturbance near the Texas-Mexico border. But State Climatologist Jay Grymes says it’s unlikely it will form into a named storm…

Cut 8 (10) “…whatsoever.”

And Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane later today in the Atlantic. Erin does not pose a threat to the coastal U-S.

Louisiana’s Attorney General has filed a child protection lawsuit against a popular online gaming site she says is overrun with harmful content and child predators. AG Liz Murrill says the Roblox site has no age minimum, verification requirement, or parental permission required and once registered, children can find sexually explicit material …

Cut 11 (13) “…for all ages.”

Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth will be laid to rest tomorrow.  In June, the driver of a truck allegedly intentionally hit Sgt Eisworth’s motorcycle. He died in the hospital last Sunday. Sgt Eisworth suffered multiple injuries and spent seven weeks in the hospital. Baton Rouge Police Chief, T.J Morse says there were moments of hope that he would recover…

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Visitation will be held at Istrouma Baptist Church Saturday beginning at 9:00 A.M., followed by his funeral at noon

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The LSU football team starts the season on the road at Clemson two weeks from tomorrow and the offensive line is the biggest question. Andre Champagne has the story…

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

The first hurricane of the season is expected to form today as Tropical Storm Erin is expected to strengthen into a hurricane out in the Atlantic.  NOAA’s National Weather Service predicts five to nine hurricanes before the season ends. State Climatologist Jay Grymes…

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Erin is not expected to affect the coastal United States.

Funeral services honoring fallen Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth will be held Saturday. Colleen Crain has the details…

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a child protection lawsuit against a popular online gaming site that she says is overrun with harmful content and child predators….

Cut 10 (10) “…sex predators.”

Right now, there is no age minimum, verification requirement, or parental permission required to sign up for Roblox.
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LSU football is still figuring out who its best eleven are offensively for the opener at Clemson. The Tigers are challenged with having to replace four NFL-level offensive linemen. ESPN Baton Rouge radio host Charles Hanagriff says he expects the starting offensive line to continue to change as the season progresses.

Cut 13 (14)  “…very much.”

Tropical Storm Erin is expected ito a hurricane today as it continues to churn in the middle of the Atlantic . This would be the first hurricane of the season and though it’s expected to become a major one, it’s not expected to threated the coastal U-S.  The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical disturbance over the Bay of Campeche in the southwestern Gulf. But State Climatologist Jay Grymes Grymes it’s unlikely it will form into a named storm…

Cut 8 (10) “…whatsoever.”