Full Show 6-5-26: Randy Smith arrest, fighting fleas, and summertime fun

Full Show 6-5-26: Randy Smith arrest, fighting fleas, and summertime fun

Author: Audacy June 5, 2026 Duration: 1:25:34
WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
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* What we know about St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith's arrest * How to keep your pets safe from the flea invasion this summer * Summer is the time to experience the culinary riches of NOLA restaurants * Jefferson Parish libraries have a ton to do for kids AND adults this summer * How the National World War II Museum is commemorating the 82nd anniversary of D-Day * Louisiana banned cell phones in public schools two years ago, and more states have been banning cell phones since then. How much do they help?

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