Annie Richardson, one of four women stabbed in a random knife attack on Louisiana Tech’s campus on Monday has died. Richardson was leaving an exercise class at the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center when she was attacked from behind. Bulldogs football coach Sonny Cumbie says the team’s thoughts and prayers are with those impacted…

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Twenty-three-year-old Jacoby Johnson of Rayville now faces a second-degree murder charge.

18-year-old LA Tech Freshman Colin Campbell is being praised for helping two of the stabbing victims. He drove them in his truck to the hospital and police say his quick action most likely saved Cynthia Woodward’s life. The Minden High School graduate drove Woodard and Annie Richardson to the hospital.

The school is holding a blood drive tomorrow from 9 to 3 at the student center.

Two years ago today, the federal infrastructure law was approved, and Senator Bill Cassidy says it has resulted in nine-billion in federal dollars for the state. He says one-point-four billion dollars went to expanding broadband…

Cut 9 (06) “…affordable internet.” 

Governor-elect Jeff Landry Appoints the first Black woman to head the Department of Environmental Quality. Landry says Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto (Jack-ah-metto) served as Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife under former President Trump.

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The Indiana native began her career at Monsanto as a lab tech and has a law degree from the University of Kentucky.

A Ruston Artist had died as a result of injuries at the hand of a 23 year old Louisiana Tech student Monday. Police say in what appears to be an random act of violence, Jacoby Johnson attacked 4 people as they were leaving the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center where prior to the attacks, Johnson brandished a knife at a student playing basketball. Among the injured is retired Third District Judge, Cynthia Woodard who was leaving an exercise class when she was attacked. She is reportedly being treated for her injuries and is in critical but stable condition. Many are shocked that the attacks took place at Lambright which serves all ages from seniors to students from elementary through college.

Governor-elect Jeff Landry Appoints the first Black woman to head the Department of Environmental Quality. The appointment of Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto (Jack-ah-metto) is also his first cabinet appointment. After leaving her federal appointment with U.S. Fish and Wildlife under President Donald Trump, Landry says Giacometto returned to the private sector and became an advisor…

Cut 7 (09) “…reliable energy.” 

Landry made the announcement from his transition team headquarters at the University of Louisiana Lafayette

It’s been two years since President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is a co-author of the legislation and he says 545 million dollars in funding has already been awarded to Louisiana for ports and waterways to repair infrastructure and strengthen supply chains. Another 368-million dollars has been awarded for infrastructure and coastal resiliency. Cassidy says Louisiana is better off now than it was two years ago because of the infrastructure law…

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Southern University has parted ways with Head Football Coach Eric Dooley after only two seasons. Despite different perspectives, Athletics Director Roman Banks says it was clear a change in leadership of the program was necessary.

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After a 7-5 season last year, the Jaguars struggled to a 5-5 record this year. The Jaguars lost to PrarieView A&M in a blowout-loss of 21-44 last Saturday.

One person has died from Monday’s attack by a 23-year-old student on the Louisiana Tech’s campus. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Governor-elect Jeff Landry Appoints the first Black woman to head the Department of Environmental Quality. Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto (Jack-ah-metto) began her career at Monsanto and in addition to a biology degree from Howard, and a master’s in molecular genetics from Purdue, she has a law degree from the University of Kentucky.

Landry says her appointment will attract others to the state.

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Today marks two years since President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is a co-author of the legislation and he says Louisiana has received nine-billion dollars from the infrastructure law in the first two years alone…

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Southern University has parted ways with Head Football Coach Eric Dooley after only two seasons. Despite different perspectives, Athletics Director Roman Banks says it was clear a change in leadership of the program was necessary.

The Jaguars will take on its rival the Grambling State Tigers in the 50^th annual Bayou Classic in less than two weeks. Banks says Assistant Head Coach Terrance Graves and Safeties Coach Sean Wallace will serve as Interim Head Coach for the big game.

Cut 12 (12) “…Bayou Classic.”  

Annie Richardson, one of four women stabbed in a random knife attack on Louisiana Tech’s campus on Monday has died. Richardson was leaving an exercise class at the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center when she was attacked from behind. Bulldogs football coach Sonny Cumbie says the team’s thoughts and prayers are with those impacted…
Cut 4 (08) “…scary situation”
Twenty-three-year-old Jacoby Johnson of Rayville now faces a second-degree murder charge.

Assault charges have been dropped against Natchitoches Parish President John Richmond. Latorria Freeman claimed Richmond pushed her during a festival in May. Richmond only recalls a conversation with his accuser.
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Richmond failed to make the run-off for this Saturday’s election.
Governor-elect Jeff Landry’s first cabinet appointment is also the first Black woman to serve as the director of the Department of Environmental Quality.
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Two years ago today, the federal infrastructure law was approved and Senator Bill Cassidy says it has resulted in nine-billion dollars in federal dollars for the state. He says one-point-four billion dollars went to expanding broadband…
cut 9 (06) “…affordable internet”

Governor-elect Jeff Landry Appoints the first Black woman to head the Department of Environmental Quality. Landry says Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto (Jack-ah-metto) served as Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife under former President Trump.

Cut 5 (12) “ …of Louisiana.”  

The Indiana native began her career at Monsanto as a lab tech and has a law degree from the University of Kentucky.

One of the four victims in Monday’s stabbing on the Louisiana Tech campus has passed away from her injuries. Annie Richardson lived in Ruston and was a Louisiana artist. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie opened his weekly press conference discussing the tragic incident….

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Twenty-three-year-old Jacoby Johnson of Rayville now faces a second-degree murder charge and three counts of attempted second-degree murder. Authorities have called the attack on four women as random.

Nearly 22 percent of small business owners say inflation is their biggest obstacle according to a new survey by the National Federation of Independent Business. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Governor-elect Jeff Landry held a press conference today to announce his first cabinet. Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto was named secretary of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. She is the first Black female to serve in the position.

Annie Richardson, one of four women stabbed in a random knife attack on a Louisiana Tech campus has died. Richardson was leaving an exercise class at the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center when she was attacked. In his weekly press conference, Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says the team’s thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by this violent act…

Cut 4 (08) “…scary situation”

Twenty-three-year-old Jacoby Johnson faces a second-degree murder charge and three counts of attempted second-degree murder.

Plaintiffs who filed suit over the current congressional map with only one majority-Black district instead of two are pleased it’s been ruled unconstitutional. Judge Shelly Dick issued a January 15^th deadline for the state to have a revised map. ACLU Voting Rights Project attorney Sarah Brannon says Dick could give defendants an extension if they file for one…

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A new survey by the National Federation of Independent Business indicates a lack of optimism among small business owners in the fourth quarter. State Director Dawn McVea urges Louisianans to shop small businesses this holiday season.

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One of the four victims in Monday’s stabbing on the Louisiana Tech campus has passed away from her injuries. Annie Richardson lived in Ruston and was a Louisiana artist. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie opened his weekly press conference discussing the tragic incident….

Cut 3 (04) “….lives”

Twenty-three-year-old Jacoby Johnson of Rayville now faces a second-degree murder charge and three counts of attempted second-degree murder. Authorities have called the attack on four women as random.

A federal appeals court wants the legislature to draw a new congressional map to include two majority-black districts by January 15^th.  ACLU Voting Rights Project attorney Sarah Brannon says the courts want the map finalized by May 2024 so…

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The ACLU is a plantiff.

The National Federation of Independent Business released its monthly survey and it indicates a lack of optimism among small business owners in the fourth quarter. 22 percent of small business owners say inflation is their biggest obstacle in operating their business. State Director Dawn McVea…

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A Parish Grand Jury has dismissed assault charges against Natchotiches Parish President John Richmond. Latorria Freeman, an opponent in Richmond’s re-election campaign, filed charges against him claiming he put his hands on her last May at a festival during a supposed altercation.  Richmond believes the accusation may have railroaded his re-election campaign…

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Governor-Elect Jeff Landry is having a press conference today to name his cabinet appointment. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat believes he will name former congressman, Dr. Ralph Abraham to head LDH.

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Pinsonat says Abraham’s experience in Congress and his knowledge of federal healthcare programs makes Abraham a valuable asset to Landry.

Nearly 22 percent of small business owners say inflation is their biggest obstacle in operating their business according to a new survey by the National Federation of Independent Business. State Director Dawn McVea says the survey also shows small business owners are not growing their inventories as labor and energy costs are not falling.

Cut 8 (11) “…just lingering.” 

A consumer Price Index Report released for October showed annual price inflation rose to three point two percent, which was down slightly from three point seven percent in September.

It’s unclear what will happen next now that a federal appeals court has ordered the Louisiana Legislature to redraw a new Congressional district map featuring two black districts by January 15th. The ACLU is a plaintiff and Attorney Sarah Brannon describes the map , they would like to see get approved.

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Natchitoches Parish President John Richmond says he’s relieved a Parish Grand Jury has dismissed assault charges that were filed against him by Latorria Freeman, an opponent in his re-election campaign.  Richmond only recalls a conversation with his accuser.

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Freeman filed charges claiming Richmond pushed her during a supposed altercation at the Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival in May.

Plaintiffs who filed suit over the current congressional map with only one majority-Black district are reacting now that it’s been ruled unconstitutional.  Here’s Brooke Thorington.

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In Washington, Louisiana representative and republican new Speaker of the house Mike Johnson got some big support from democrats yesterday on a measure to prevent a government shutdown. That after hard right conservatives said no to the plan. The Senate is next to take up the stop-gap measure ahead of Friday’s shutdown deadline.

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Dr.Ralph Abraham is expected to be named Governor Elect Jeff Landry’s first cabinet member later today. That’s according to political analyst Bernie Pinsonat who says Abraham’s experience in congress, along with his knowledge of federal healthcare programs and federal/state programs like Medicaid make him a valuable asset.

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Natchitoches Parish President John Richmond says he’s relieved a Parish Grand Jury has dismissed assault charges that were filed against him by Latorria Freeman, an opponent in his re-election campaign. He says after a headline reads a parish president is accused of something…

Cut 13 (08) “…no true bill.”

Governor Elect Jeff Landry is expected to make his first cabinet appointment Wednesday, Colleen Crain has more on who that might be…

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A woman stabbed Monday at Louisiana Tech has died. The university posted a statement to their website earlier late yesterday saying the “community mourns the loss of Annie Richardson.” She and three others were attacked Monday while leaving the sports and wellness center on campus. The suspect Jacoby Johnson is now charged with second degree murder.

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Talk continues regarding the new congressional map that Louisiana’s lawmakers have been ordered to produce by mid January, and the new legislature won’t be sworn in till a week earlier. ACLU Voting Rights Project attorney Sarah Brannon says the judge in the case could give defendants an extension if they file for one…

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Georgia State comes to Tiger Stadium this weekend on a three game losing streak. Panthers head coach Shawn Elliot says they suffered a tough 42-14 loss to Appalachian State

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