Even though President Trump never signed it, the most sweeping federal housing legislation in a generation is now law. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

New Orleans will remain home for Saints running back Alvin Kamara after reworking his contract. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Kamara will receive a base salary of six million dollars in 2026 and can earn another two-point-five million in incentives. A-K was set to make 11-million dollars under his previous deal.

Attorney General Liz Murrill is appealing a judge’s order requiring her office to pay 245-thousand dollars in legal fees. A state judge ruled Murrill’s lawsuit against the Caddo Commission over alleged Open Meetings Law violations was frivolous. Murrill claims seven commissioners illegally met in private to discuss a resolution welcoming U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders to Shreveport in June 2025. She also alleges the commission violated state law by using electronic voting instead of a voice vote to approve the resolution.

Cut 6 (12) “…real problem”

U-S Senator John Kennedy says the Republican-backed measure known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” has reduced the number of Americans who were receiving SNAP benefits by four-million. Kennedy says that’s because the legislation required able-bodied adults to work, volunteer or attend school in order to receive the government benefits…

Cut (06) “…food stamps”

We could be switching to year-round Daylight Saving Time if the U.S. Senate approves the Sunshine Protection Act. When Louisiana switches from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time, the sun sets around 5 p.m. in December and January. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton says her constituents want more daylight later in the day…

Cut 4 (08) “…than negative.”

Even though President Trump never put Sharpie to paper, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law. The most sweeping federal housing legislation in a generation aims at making home ownership more accessible. Norman Morris, the CEO of Louisiana Realtors, says one of the biggest ones is placing restrictions on single-family home purchases by investors.

Cut 8 (12) “…off the market.”

Judge John Davidson said the state’s lawsuit against the Caddo Commission for violating the state’s Open Meetings Law was frivolous, was never properly investigated and should never have been filed. Attorney General Liz Murrilll’s Office was ordered to pay nearly 245-thousand-dollars in legal fees. But Murrill says her office is charged with enforcing the open meetings law, and after an investigation, it was determined a violation occurred…

Cut 7 (07) “…judicial scrutiny.”

At Sun Belt Media Days in New Orleans, UL Lafayette head coach Michael Desormeaux says after taking over midseason and starting eight games last year, quarterback Lunch Winfield will be a game changer for the Cajuns.

Cut 21 (11) “…adverse situations.”

The Cajuns were picked to finish second in the Sun Belt West in the preseason coaches’ poll.

As the size of the Meta data center in Richland Parish grows, so do concerns over how much it could cost utility ratepayers. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

If you bought a Louisiana Powerball ticket, you might want to go check those numbers. An unclaimed ticket sold in St. Bernard Parish won two-million-dollars. The winning ticket expires January 11.

A state judge has ordered Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to pay nearly 245-thousand dollars in legal fees after her office sued the Caddo Commission for allegedly violating the state’s Open Meetings Law. Murrill says she plans to appeal the ruling…

Cut 5 (12) “…enforcing the law.”

Murrill alleges seven Caddo Commissioners violated the law when they privately met to discuss preparing a resolution to welcome U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders to Shreveport in June 2025.

A man and woman from Houma were arrested for allegedly physically and sexually abusing children. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Blake Tabor says what’s especially disturbing is that 57-year-old Thomas Tucker passed himself off as someone children could trust and confide in.

Cut 14 (10) “…of Society Ministries.”

Supporters of year-round Daylight Saving Time are calling on the U.S. Senate to approve the Sunshine Protection Act. President Trump has said he’ll sign the bill if it reaches his desk. Louisiana is prepared to immediately adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time thanks to legislation sponsored by Haughton Representative Dodie Horton that was approved in 2020.

Cut 3 (11) “…clock.”

A self-proclaimed pastor from Houma is arrested on allegations of physically and sexually abusing children. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Blake Tabor says 57-year-old Thomas Tucker the Third is facing a slew of charges.

Cut 13 (09)  “…two counts.”

Tabor says Tucker calls himself the pastor of the “Outcast of Society Ministries.”

Concerns are growing about whether ratepayers in northwest Louisiana will be stuck with the bill from the growing Meta data center. Alaina DiLaura with the group Alliance for Affordable Energy notes that the contract between Meta and Entergy does not cover the lifespan of the gas plants they’re building.

Cut 8 (11) “…beyond 20 years.”

And DiLaura says because of that, costs beyond 20 years are not covered by Meta.

Governor Landry said this week that New Orleans is no longer important to Louisiana as it once was. But Stephen Barnes, the director of the Kathleen Blanco Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette, says the New Orleans region has more influence on the state’s economy than any other metro area in the state.

Cut 27 (12) “…state tax revenues.”

Governor Landry said this week that New Orleans is no longer as important to Louisiana as it once was. Economist Stephen Barnes says while New Orleans doesn’t have the population or the jobs it had pre-Katrina, it’s still a huge economic driver and has the largest concentration of economic activity in the state. He says that’s why it’s still important that the state makes sure that New Orleans succeeds.

Cut 5 (05) “…our state grow.” 

A man and woman from Houma are behind bars on child sex abuse charges. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says 57-year-old Thomas Tucker the Third calls himself the pastor of the “Outcast of Society Ministries,” and he’s responsible for abusing at least two children. It says 47-year-old Sharotta Lewis witnessed the abuse and did not report it. Deputy Blake Tabor says this remains an active investigation. 

Cut 15 (09) “…to come forward.” 

Veteran running back Alvin Kamara will indeed be a Saint this season. Kace Kieschnick has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

You can add LSU to the SEC and other member schools opposing the Protect College Sports Act. LSU President Wade Rousse co-signed a letter saying while they appreciate the efforts surrounding the bill, key issues remain, specifically when it comes to pooling media rights, which the conference is adamantly opposed to. The Big Ten has also come out in opposition of the bill as currently written.

A man and a woman from Houma are behind bars, charged with sexually assaulting children.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Mandeville Police have arrested a former employee at Crunch Fitness who is accused of filming dozens of women while using the gym’s tanning room. Twenty-seven-year-old Nathan Volz has been charged with video voyeurism. Authorities have identified 10 victims and expect more victims to come forward.

Construction of massive data centers in Louisiana is a big part of the state’s future economy, but there is a concern that the power needed to run these facilities will lead to higher electricity bills for all residents. State officials, Meta and Entergy say that will not happen and Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis says it’s up to elected officials to make sure they stick to their promises…

Cut 10 (12) “…power generation”

Who Dats no longer have to worry about whether Alvin Kamara will remain with the Saints. He’s restructured his deal that will result in A-K remaining with New Orleans for a tenth season. Kamara had career lows in rushing yards and receptions last season, but Matt Paras (Paris) who covers the Saints for the Advocate, believes he still can be a weapon…

Cut 12 (12) “….skill set”

Governor Jeff Landry said this week that New Orleans is no longer important to Louisiana as it once was. But Stephen Barnes, the director of the Kathleen Blanco Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette, says the New Orleans region has more influence on the state’s economy than any other metro area in the state.

Cut 4 (12) “…state tax revenues.”

A man and woman from Houma have been arrested, accused of physically and sexually abusing children. Investigators with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office say 57-year-old Thomas Tucker the Third is behind bars facing multiple charges. Deputy Blake Tabor says  Tucker has passed himself off as someone who children could trust and confide in.

Cut 14 (10) “…of Society Ministries.”

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Veteran running back Alvin Kamara will indeed be a Saint this season. Kace Kieschnick has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Year-round Daylight Saving Time would result in more sunlight in the winter evening hours but later sunrise times. Supporters argue evening sunlight will be good for local economies, while opponents raise concerns about dark commutes for students and workers.

As the size of the Meta data center in Richland Parish grows, so do concerns over how much it could cost utility ratepayers. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

At Meta’s expansion announcement earlier in the week, Governor Jeff Landry made it a point to say that New Orleans isn’t as important as it once was to Louisiana.

At Meta’s expansion announcement, Governor Jeff Landry made it a point to say that New Orleans isn’t as important as it once was to Louisiana.  But Stephen Barnes, the director of the Kathleen Blanco Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette says…

Cut 6 (11) “…the state economy.”

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A man and woman from Houma have been arrested on allegations of physically and sexually abusing children. Investigators with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office say 57-year-old Thomas Tucker the Third is the perpetrator and is behind bars on more than 600-thousand dollars bond. Deputy Blake Tabor says Tucker is facing a slew of charges.

Cut 13 (09)  “…two counts.”

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is finalizing a restructured deal to take a pay cut to stay in New Orleans. The 30-year-old had jaded back-and-forth with the front office regarding his future after the Saints signed free-agent running back Travis Etienne (AY-chan). Nola.com’s Matt Paras (“Paris”) says in an offseason where the Saints lost Taysom Hill and Demario Davis, it’s good to see a veteran star return.

Cut 11 (10) “…people are happy.”