Seems like a lot of people want to take advantage of the state’s Fortify Homes program. The Department of Insurance opened the three-day registration period today for people living in the coastal areas. The department says it’s experiencing a large volume of users, and that’s making it difficult for people to apply online. The department urges you to keep trying until the deadline of five p-m Friday. Since it’s implementing a lottery system to choose 300 people, those who apply early do not have any advantage over those applying late in the application period.

Police in Lafayette make a second arrest for the double murder that took place at a barbershop during Labor Day Weekend. 19-year-old Quincy Duhon Junior and 48-year-old Johnny Trailer Junior were fatally shot. Sergeant Robin Green says detectives worked hard on this case.

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Shylon Mouton and Jeffery Broussard, both of Lafayette, are facing two counts of first degree murder.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces its class of 2025. Chairman Doug Ireland says the headliner is football standout Andrew Whitworth, who won championships at all three levels – high school, college and pro.

Cut 14 (08) “…with the Rebels.”

And after winning the national championship with Nick Saban’s LSU squad in 2003, Whitworth went on to play in the NFL for 16 years, ending his career with a win in Super Bowl 56.

Scary moments at a recent freshman high school football game as a player for East Ascension High School suffered a medical emergency. Video footage shows the player going down after taking a hit to the chest. The game was called at that point, and the junior varsity game was also cancelled. The student is said to be alert and talking in the hospital.

A man who went on a shooting spree outside a Shreveport movie theater in 2021 is sentenced to more than a century in prison. 20-year-old Ikerryunt’a Stewart pleaded guilty to manslaughter and eight counts of attempted second-degree murder.

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes, Senator John Kennedy had some choice words for Maya Berry, the executive director of the Arab American Institute.

Cut 6 (13) “…do not support.”

Kennedy ended his remarks by telling Berry to, quote, “hide your head in a bag,” which drew gasps from those in attendance.

DOTD marks one year of progress on the $127 million I-20 rehabilitation project in Bossier City. Spokeswoman Erin Buchanan says the project will ensure the interstate can handle the growing traffic demands.

Cut 12 (11) “…that’s what happens.”

The phased construction approach has allowed work to progress while minimizing disruptions.

LSU Alexandria saw more than a one-third increase in the number of undergraduates enrolled for the fall semester.

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A Louisiana Army National Guard soldier died while on a training mission. The National Guard says 32-year-old Mitchell Benham of Folsom was in Title 32 status conducting inactive duty training at Fort Johnson on Sunday when he died. The incident is under investigation.

A junior high school student in Livingston Parish is in custody for allegedly having a weapon on campus. The sheriff’s office did not specify the type of weapon the student had. No students were threatened.

Senator John Kennedy had some choice words for the executive director of the Arab American Institute during a Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The National Hurricane Center is watching for possible development of a tropical storm in the Western Caribbean over the next seven days. Right now, forecasters are giving it a low chance, but there are long range forecasts that show the possibility of a storm in the Gulf of Mexico next week. We’ll keep you updated.

Today marks one year since construction began on a section of I-20 in Bossier City. Department of Transportation spokesperson Erin Buchannan says once work is completed late next year, motorists will have a much better commute through one of the busiest section of interstate in north Louisiana….

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The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches has announced it’s 2025 induction class and the headliner is former football star Andrew Whitworth. The offensive tackle won championships at West Monroe, LSU and with the Rams…

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The 2025 class also consists of former Lady Techster All-American Vickie Johnson, and St. Thomas More boys basketball coach Danny Broussard.

Enrollment at LSU-Alexandria is up 33-percent over last year as the school is approaching seven-thousand full-time undergraduate students. Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Shelly Gill says LSU-A’s affordability and commitment to student success have played key roles in attracting more students. And Gill says the university partners with local industries to meet workforce needs.

Cut 4 (12) “…loving what they see at LSUA.”

Louisiana U-S Senator John Kennedy had a testy exchange with the executive director of the Arab American Institute. Kennedy accused Maya Berry, a longtime Democratic party activist of supporting Hamas…

Cut 8 (16) “….in a bag (gasps)

DOTD marks one year of progress on the $127 million I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City. Spokesperson Erin Buchanan says the project focuses on improving a heavily trafficked section of the interstate, addressing deteriorating road conditions, drainage issues, and upgrading interchanges…

Cut 11 (12) “…moving forward with it.”

Buchanan says they are still on track to complete the project in late 2025.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches has announced it’s induction class of 2025. The headliner is former West Monroe and LSU star and Super Bowl Champion Andrew Whitworth. The class also features several great coaches, including St. Thomas More Boys basketball coach Danny Broussard. The Hall’s Chairman Doug Ireland…

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Also going into the Hall former Lady Techster All-American Vickie Johnson.

Senator John Kennedy had some choice words for the executive director of the Arab American Institute during a Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes.

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The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a student at Live Oak Junior High School today who was possessing a weapon. Deputies say a student at the school told the administration about the child having a weapon and law enforcement quickly reacted to secure the weapon and remove the student from the school immediately. Authorities say the armed student did not threaten any of the other students.

LSU-Alexandria reports its enrollment from this fall semester is up a whopping 33-percent as total enrollment at the school nears seven-thousand. Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Shelly Gill says as LSUA grows, the institution plans to further invest in its infrastructure and faculty to maintain high educational standards and meet the increasing demand.

Cut 5 (11) “…do more with the university.”

Gill says more students are attending LSU-A because it has one of the most affordable bachelor’s degree programs in Louisiana.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces its class of 2025. Chairman Doug Ireland says the headliner of the new class is football standout Andrew Whitworth, who won championships at all three levels – high school, college and pro.

Cut 14 (08) “…with the Rebels.”

Whitworth also won a national championship at LSU and a Super Bowl with the Rams. St. Thomas More boys basketball coach Danny Broussard who has won six state championships is also in the Class.

Police in Lafayette make a second arrest for the double murder that took place at a barbershop during Labor Day Weekend. 19-year-old Quincy Duhon Junior and 48-year-old Johnny Trailer Junior were fatally shot. Sergeant Robin Green says detectives worked hard on this case.

Cut 10 (12) “…for awhile.”

Shylon Mouton and Jeffery Broussard, both of Lafayette, are facing two counts of first degree murder.

LSU Alexandria saw more than a one-third increase in the number of undergraduates enrolled for the fall semester.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Senator John Kennedy had some choice words for the executive director of the Arab American Institute during a Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes. Kennedy implied that Maya Berry supports Hamas and Hezbollah, which she denied.

Cut 7 (11) “…I appreciate it. (applause fades)”

Kennedy responded by telling Berry to, quote, “hide your head in a bag.” Several people took that comment as racist, and it drew an audible rebuke from people attending the hearing, as well as committee Democrats on Social Media afterwards.

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes, Senator John Kennedy had some choice words for Maya Berry, the executive director of the Arab American Institute.

Cut 6 (13) “…do not support.”

Kennedy ended his remarks by telling Berry to, quote, “hide your head in a bag,” which drew gasps from those in attendance.

LSU Alexandria sees a big surge in enrollment for the fall semester, growing by more than a third. Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Shelly Gill says one factor is the growing popularity of online courses.

Cut 3 (09) “…percent of that is online.”

Gill says affordability has also played a key role in attracting more students.

Lafayette Police arrest a second 17-year-old for the double murder that took place at a barbershop during Labor Day Weekend. Sergeant Robin Green says Shylon Mouton and Jeffery Broussard, both of Lafayette, are facing two counts of first degree murder…

Cut 9 (10)  “…barbershop.”

19-year-old Quincy Duhon Junior and 48-year-old Johnny Trailer Junior were fatally shot.

Lottery registration for the Louisiana Fortify Homes grant program is now open to those living in the coastal zone. Registration is open through Friday, and 300 will be chosen.

Beefed-up police presence at Covington High School due to a reported social media threat. The Covington Police Department says a juvenile has been taken into custody for questioning, and police will maintain a heavy presence at the school for the rest of the day as a precaution.