House Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton’s political future is on the line as the US House is scheduled to vote on Saturday to provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says far right Republicans oppose additional funding to Ukraine.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children. Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo says you can learn more at dhs-dot-gov Know 2 Protect, that’s with the number two.

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Oklahoma stumbles at the NCAA gymnastics championships, giving LSU an excellent chance to win its first national title.

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According to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission the state has the 3^rd highest rate of pick-up truck fatalities so next week officers will focus on them with the Buckle UP in Your Truck Campaign. DOTD Spokesperson, Gregory Fischer…

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A dramatic rescue this week in Lake Charles as Lake Charles police officers rescued a a female trapped inside a car sinking in the river. Cpl. James Gruspier saw the car, called for help, and swam to the car. The occupant who could not swim was terrified. Gruspier along with Sgt. Ryan Magee and Officer Brennan Hoover with a flotation device were able to free the panicking occupant as the car was swept into the current on its way to quickly sinking. The three officers formed a circle around the occupant and swam her safely to shore.

With the 3^rd highest rate of pickup truck fatalities Louisiana Law enforcement will be out in force next week. DOTD Spokesperson, Gregory Fischer says during the Buckle Up in Your Truck campaign, there’s an opportunity for state Law enforcement to receive extra funding for overtime patrols, but Fischer says It’s not about issuing tickets. He hopes the desire to avoid a ticket will help pickup drivers establish the habit of buckling up…

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The U-S House is expected to take a vote on Saturday to send foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel, a move that puts Mike Johnson’s position as House Speaker in jeopardy. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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LSU could win its first national championship in gymnastics on Saturday. They will compete against Utah, Florida and Cal, but not Oklahoma. The two-time defending champion Sooners suffered multiple falls in the semifinals and they are out. College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner

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House Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton’s political future is on the line as the US House is scheduled to vote on Saturday to provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Johnson has separated the foreign aid package into separate bills but Republican hardliners are demanding that any foreign aid bill be tied to strong border security policies. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Johnson is doing what he thinks is right and is not worrying about the political ramifications…

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As part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children, Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo says if your child is a victim of such abuse do not to delete any messages, don’t engage with the perpetrator, and contact local law enforcement.

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LSU could win its first national championship in gymnastics Saturday. They will compete against Utah, Florida and Cal. Utah is looking to tie a record with a 10th national championship. Florida is seeking its fourth and Cal is fresh off a Pac-12 title. But College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner likes LSU’s depth…

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Buckle UP in Your Truck Campaign begins next week as Law Enforcement focuses on pickup truck drivers wearing seatbelts. Because trucks are large and heavy, DOTD Spokesperson, Gregory Fischer believes Pickup Truck Drivers may have an elevated sense of safety causing some to feel comfortable unbuckled…

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Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has said she will move forward with her motion to vacate U S House Speaker Mike Johnson if he puts a Ukraine aid bill up for a vote in the House. A divided House Republican caucus led to the removal of Johnson’s predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, last October. But LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says the desire for a new House Speaker is not as strong as it was last Fall…

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children. The problem is rampant in Louisiana and the State Attorney General’s office indicates an almost 100-percent increase in cases from 2022. Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo  says…

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Oklahoma stumbles at the NCAA gymnastic championships, giving LSU an excellent chance to win its first national title.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

Louisiana has the 3^rd highest rate of pickup truck fatalities according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and next week some Law enforcement officers will be focused on pickup truck drivers during the Buckle UP in Your Truck Campaign. DOTD Spokesperson, Gregory Fischer…

Cut 12 (10) “…their seatbelts” 

The U-S House is expected to take a vote on Saturday to send foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel, a move that puts Mike Johnson’s position as House Speaker in jeopardy. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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In Lafourche Parish detectives are investigating two Thursday night shootings, one in Raceland, and the other in Thibodeaux that resulted in four injuries. There’s no evidence the two are related and Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in both investigations.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children. Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo says you can learn more at dhs-dot-gov Know 2 Protect, that’s with the number two.

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LSU could win its first national championship in gymnastics tomorrow. College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner says Cal, Florida, and Utah are more than capable of winning a national championship as well, but the Tigers benefit from having the best gymnast in the country….

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The championship begins at 3pm Saturday.

House Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton’s political future is on the line as the US House is scheduled to vote on Saturday to provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says far right Republicans oppose additional funding to Ukraine
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Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has said she will move forward with her motion to vacate Johnson if he puts a Ukraine aid bill up for a vote in the House.

Rural and Smaller Louisiana towns now have Faster internet thanks to a 290 Million dollar upgrade just completed by T-Mobile. 92% of Louisiana Parishes now have access to mid-band ultra capacity 5-G. T-Mobile Vice President Jennifer Silveira…
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It’s awaiting a hearing in the House Criminal Justice Committee, but teacher unions are opposed to legislation that would allow administrators and certified teachers to possess a gun inside a school. Some are concerned about allowing guns in a firearm-free zone. But Greenwell Springs Representative Lauren Ventrella says gun-free zones do not matter to someone who wants to kill multiple people…
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LSU could win its first national championship in gymnastics on Saturday. They will compete against Utah, Florida and Cal, but not Oklahoma. The two-time defending champion Sooners suffered multiple falls in the semifinals and they are out. College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner…
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The NCAA Championships will begin at 3 PM on Saturday.

A bill to allow administrators and certified teachers to have guns in school will go before the House Criminal Justice Committee soon. Teacher unions oppose the bill, but Greenwell Springs Representative Lauren Ventrella says she’s heard from educators who say otherwise…

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State Health has updated mercury and fish advisories for ten bodies of water and a new warning for Lake Maurepas. Environmental Health section chief Shannon Soileau says advisories are issued when unacceptable levels are detected…

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For more information visit the Louisiana Department of Health’s website.

Faster internet has arrived for rural and smaller Louisiana towns. T-Mobile announces the completion of a 290-million-dollar upgrade and expansion. Senior Vice President Jennifer Silveira….

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The investment also includes a 50-million-dollar upgrade in the Greater New Orleans area.

Love the Boot officially kicks off today and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says having a clean state goes far beyond beautification, it impacts tourism and economic development. More than 20 years ago, Nungesser says Louisiana was being considered as the site for a Nissan plant and litter trashed the opportunity.

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You can sign up at KeepLouisianaBeautiful-dot-org

Waiting for a hearing at the capitol, a bill that would allow administrators and certified teachers to possess a gun inside a school. Greenwell Springs Representative Lauren Ventrella says armed teachers would be required to have a concealed carry permit and take active shooter and de-escalation courses

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The Louisiana Department of Health has released updated mercury and fish advisories for ten bodies of water and it’s issued a new warning for Lake Maurepas in southeast Louisiana. L-D-H Environmental Health section chief Shannon Soileau says the new advisory for Lake Maurepas is only for women of childbearing age and children younger than seven

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T-Mobile has completed its 290-million-dollar upgrade and expansion in Louisiana, bringing high-speed connectivity to previously underserved areas. Colleen Crain has more…

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The LSU gymnastics squad is in position to win its first national championship after winning the first semifinal session and Oklahoma, the two time defending champs did not advance to the finals. The national championship is at 3 PM Saturday. LSU will compete against Cal, Utah and Florida on Saturday.

Faster internet has arrived for rural and smaller Louisiana towns. T-Mobile announces the completion of a 290-million-dollar upgrade and expansion. And that’s not all. Senior Vice President Jennifer Silveir says T-Mobile also invests in Louisiana communities.  Their Hometown Grants program that provided $50,000 for a public address system for emergency communication.  And Project Ten Million provides connectivity to students…

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It’s awaiting a hearing in the House Criminal Justice Committee, but teacher unions are opposed to legislation that would allow administrators and certified teachers to possess a gun inside a school. Some are concerned about allowing guns in a firearm-free zone. But Greenwell Springs Representative Lauren Ventrella says gun-free zones do not matter to someone who wants to kill multiple people…

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In preparation for Love the Boot Week, Brooke Thorington is talking trash with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser.

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The Ryan Seacrest Foundation is planning to build a two-story interactive play space inside the New Orleans Children’s Hospital. Staff and kids celebrated the announcement, excited for the hospital’s place space called Walker’s Imaginarium.

Tnew state-of-the-art broadcast studio is expected to open in early 2026.