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Julia Letlow Discusses Flood Recovery, Trump Support, and Senate Goals Before Louisiana Election

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow discussed Louisiana’s recovery from Tropical Storm Arthur, highlighting efforts to secure federal disaster assistance for affected communities and farmers. She urged residents to report property and crop damage to support aid requests.Letlow also emphasized her growing support in the Senate race, pointing to endorsements from President Donald Trump, Rep. Clay Higgins, and Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards. She promoted her 15-point Senate plan, which focuses on agriculture, energy production, and flood insurance reform. Letlow also announced that Trump will host a campaign tele-rally ahead of Election Day.

Jessica Domangue Says Senate Race Should Focus On Louisiana Issues, Not Carbon Capture Fear

State Rep. Jessica Domangue joined Mornings with Brian Haldane to discuss how Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race has become centered on carbon capture and eminent domain. Domangue said the debate has turned personal, including online attacks and threats, while more pressing issues like flood insurance, coastal restoration, roads, schools and jobs are being pushed aside. She argued voters should focus on Louisiana’s future and real kitchen-table concerns.

LABI Opens Nominations for 2026 Louisiana Business Excellence Awards

Rowdy Gaudet with the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry joined Talk 107.3 to discuss nominations for the 2026 Louisiana Business Excellence Awards. LABI is looking to recognize business leaders, companies, entrepreneurs, manufacturers and workforce innovators who are making a difference across Louisiana. Nominations are open now at LABI.org, and winners will be honored at a luncheon in Baton Rouge this November.

Baton Rouge Attorney Breaks Down Tony Spell Battery Arrest And Self-Defense Questions

Attorney Franz Borghardt joined Brian Haldane to break down Pastor Tony Spell’s second-degree battery arrest. Borghardt said the video creates serious legal questions, especially because Spell appears to run across Hooper Road toward another person’s property before the fight begins. He explained why self-defense depends on who started the fight, where it happened and whether the force used was reasonable. The conversation also covered the long-running feud between Life Tabernacle Church and the neighbors across the street.

Troy Carter Highlights New Ninth Ward Stadium and Crawfish Workforce Bill

Congressman Troy Carter joined Talk 107.3 to discuss the new $16 million Ninth Ward stadium project tied to Carver High School and other New Orleans schools. Carter said the stadium will give student-athletes a modern place to play while building pride, teamwork and opportunity. He also discussed the bipartisan CRAW Act, which would reclassify crawfish processing jobs as agricultural labor and help Louisiana crawfish producers access more seasonal workers through the H-2A visa program.