Governor-elect Jeff Landry has named former Louisiana Speaker of the House Taylor Barras as his Commissioner of Administration. Barras, Assessor of Iberia Parish, will replace outgoing Commissioner Jay Dardenne. Landry says it makes sense to have someone with legislative experience in the vital role of commissioner.

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Landry also selected Patrick Goldsmith as deputy commissioner of administration.

Nicholls State University spokesperson Jared David says they have broken ground on a new state-of-the-art Coastal Center and cut the ribbon on a new athletic practice facility. David says having a coastal center at the epicenter of coastal erosion along the Atchafalaya River is significant.

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LSU Tigers Football Coach Brian Kelly says Quarterback Jayden Daniels is improving after taking a hit in the head in the Alabama game on Saturday. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Country Music Awards airs live tonight from Nashville and a handful of Louisianans are up for multiple awards. Lainey Wilson of Baskin is nominated in nine categories. Making her the most nominated artist at the CMA’s for a second year. Kix Brooks and Jordan Davis of Shreveport are also nominated for multiple awards.

Former Louisiana Speaker of the House Taylor Barras will serve as Governor-elect Jeff Landry’s Commissioner of Administration. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The Louisiana Pardon Board denied five death row inmates the opportunity of a full clemency hearing. The Board conducted what is called administrative reviews for five people on death row to determine if they were eligible for a clemency review. The Pardon Board took similar action against five other death row inmates last month.

Nicholls State University has announced plans to build to a new College of Nursing building. University spokesperson Jared David says there is a nursing shortage and this new building can help them double the number of nursing students they graduate….
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The project is currently in the architectural phase and university leaders are hoping for it be completed in early 2025.

The childhood home of pop music icon Britney Spears is for sale for one-point-two million dollars. The three-bedroom, three bath ranch style home is located in a rural area near Kentwood. Realtor Yvonne Hulsey says it’s the history that gives the high value to this home…
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Hulsey says she has her first showing on Friday.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Jayden Daniels is making progress from the head injury he sustained in the Alabama game. And since Daniels was placed in concussion protocol and Kelly says he’s moving through the steps well…

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If practice goes well today, Daniels will be cleared to participate in contact drills on Thursday.

Former Speaker of the House Taylor Barras has been named Governor-elect Jeff Landry’s Commissioner of Administrator. And former lawmaker Patrick Goldsmith will be Deputy Commissioner of Administration. Landry says these two roles are vital to prepare the budget.

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In an effort to help farmers after the prolonged drought, Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has introduced the Drought Assistance Improvement Act. The legislation would cut the time in half that farmers can apply for assistance during dry conditions.

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Nicholls State University has broken ground on their new Coastal Center. Spokesperson Jared David says the new state-of-the-art coastal facility will house a research division and a boardroom. The center will also house an educational outreach section geared towards primary and secondary students…

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The state’s investment of $45 million will help pay for construction.

Former Louisiana House Speaker Taylor Barras of New Iberia will serve as Governor-elect Jeff Landry’s Commissioner of Administration when he takes office in January. The main job of the Commissioner of Administration is coming up with a budget to present to legislators. Barras is promising transparency as the budget goes through the legislative process….
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Barras served as House Speaker from 2016 to 2020.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Jayden Daniels is making progress from the head injury he sustained in the Alabama game. He missed Tuesday’s practice but Kelly says Daniels worked out this morning
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Kelly says if it goes well at practice today, he’ll be cleared to participate in contact drills on Thursday.

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Corrections to make changes after determining the medical care of inmates at Angola is unconstitutional….
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That’s Attorney Samantha Bosalavage with The Promise of Justice Imitative. She says their court filings provide several examples of inmates reporting the need for medical care, but those requests are ignored. The state department of corrections disagrees with the court’s ruling.

Nicholls State University hosted a big event highlighting the groundbreaking of its Coastal Center and a ribbon cutting for its athletic practice facility on Tuesday. Spokesperson Jared David says having a coastal center at the epicenter of coastal erosion along the Atchafalaya River is significant
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The Saints are starting to find their rhythm on offense this season and New Orleans Saints offensive tackle James Hurst says in order to improve their run game, which is averaging 3.6 yards per carry 4th worst in the league, the Saints need to improve their blocking past the primary level.

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The Saints will play the Vikings on Sunday at noon on Fox.

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The Pelicans will face off against a seven and a half point favorite Timberwolves tonight. Minnesota is riding a 3 game winning streak and New Orleans Shooting Guard CJ McCollum, who leads the team in assists, is still out due to a lung injury. LSU product Naz Reid will play for the Timberwolves and he is averaging nearly 16 points a game this season.

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The LSU Tigers are ranked nineteenth in the latest version of the College Football Playoff Rankings. The Tigers dropped from the 14th spot with the loss to Alabama on Saturday, but all three of their losses this season are to top ten teams. LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels did not practice yesterday and is still listed as day to day with the Florida matchup this Saturday quickly approaching. LSU will play Florida this Saturday at 6:30 pm on the SEC Network.

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ULM is currently two and seven on the year, but the Warhawks are not done with their season just yet as the team has no quit in them according to ULM Head Coach Terry Bowden.

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The Warhawks will face Troy at 1 pm on ESPN+ this Saturday

Governor-elect Jeff Landry announced today former Louisiana House Speaker Taylor Barras will be his Commissioner of Administration when he takes office on January 8th.
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Patrick Goldsmith, who has served as the chief administrative officer at Ascension Parish was named Deputy COA.

A federal judge has determined the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola is violating inmates’ constitutional rights by ignoring the medical needs of prisoners. Attorney Samantha Bosalavage of the Promise of Justice Initiative represented the plaintiffs in the case…
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Judge Shelly Dick says three health care experts will develop remedial plans. The state department of corrections says it strongly disagrees with the court’s opinion in this matter.

The Kentwood home Pop Star, Brittney Spears grew up in is now up for sale. Colleen Crain has more…
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LSU Coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Jayden Daniels is making progress from the head injury he sustained in the Alabama game. Kelly says Daniels worked out this morning and he’s been cleared to participate in non-contact drills in practice today. If that goes well, he can be involved in contact drills tomorrow.

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has introduced the Drought Assistance Improvement Act. Letlow says the goal of the legislation is to speed up the process for the distribution of disaster relief payments for producers impacted by several weeks of dry weather. Letlow is hopeful the legislation will move quickly, especially since Congressman Mike Johnson is the new Speaker of the House.

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The Drought Assistance Act will alter drought lengths in the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, and expand language in the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program.

Judge Shelly Dick of the U-S Middle District of Louisiana has determined the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola is violating inmates’ constitutional rights by ignoring the medical needs of prisoners. Attorney Samantha Bosalavage of the Promise of Justice Initiative…

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The Louisiana Department of Corrections disagrees with the ruling and they plan to appeal.

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance is wrapping up its third annual virtual apprenticeship expo for high school students and post-secondary attendees. An estimated 90 percent of apprentices retain employment after completing a registered apprenticeship program with an average salary of $80 thousand. Director of Student Engagement LaVonya Malveaux hopes attendees learn that apprenticeship could be an optional career pathway to their future.

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Louisiana Tech University has officially launched Tech Online, a new initiative that serves and benefits distance learners and graduate professionals.  Tech Online provides the same Louisiana Tech University programs that are nationally ranked. Current program offerings include undergraduate and graduate degree programs, continuing education options, and professional certifications. Visit online.latech.edu.

In an effort to provide relief to farmers after record-breaking drought conditions, Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has introduced the Drought Assistance Improvement Act.  The legislation would cut the time in half that farmers can apply for assistance during dry conditions.

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Letlow is hopeful the legislation will move quickly through the House.

The third annual virtual apprenticeship expo for Louisiana high school students and post-secondary attendees hosted by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance is underway.  Employer Engagement Coordinator Tonya Evans…

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Several school districts will be attending the virtual expo. Students will participate in breakout sessions to engage with employers in the healthcare, cyber security, and chemical industries.

The Kentwood home Pop Star, Brittney Spears grew up in is now up for sale. Colleen Crain has more…

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State Fire Marshal deputies are investigating a house fire that tragically killed an elderly man in St. Mary Parish Monday. Authorities say the fire that originated at a home in the block of East Bollard jumped to a mobile home next door. The three people inside the home were able to escape but a disabled man was trapped despite efforts by his daughter to get him out. The five people inside the mobile home were able to escape unharmed.

A combination of smoke and fog has closed several major roadways in eastern New Orleans. I-10 East and West between I-510 and Irish Bayou. The Twin Spans westbound and eastbound. Highway 11 south of I-10 in both directions and I-510 North between parish line and I-10.

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance hosts a virtual Apprenticeship Expo for high school students and two-year postsecondary attendees from 9 am to 10:30 am today. Teiko Foxx has more…
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A federal judge has ordered the Department of Corrections to make changes after determining the medical care of inmates at Angola is unconstitutional….
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That’s Attorney Samantha Bosalavage with The Promise of Justice Initative. She says their court filings provide several examples of inmates reporting the need for medical care, but those requests are ignored. The state department of corrections disagrees with the court’s ruling.

The childhood home of pop music icon Brittany Spears is for sale for one-point-two million dollars. The three-bedroom, three bath ranch style home is located in a rural area near Kentwood. Realtor Yvonne Hulsey says it’s the history that gives the high value to this home…
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Hulsey says she has her first showing on Friday.

A federal judge has determined the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola is violating inmates’ constitutional rights by ignoring the medical needs of prisoners. Attorney Samantha Bosalavage of the Promise of Justice Initiative represented the plantiffs in the case…
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Judge Shelly Dick says three health care experts will develop remedial plans. The state department of corrections says it strongly disagrees with the court’s opinion in this matter.

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance host its third annual virtual apprenticeship expo for high school students and post-secondary attendees today from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Employer Engagement Coordinator Tonya Evans says students will receive information about apprenticeship programs by speaking directly with employers.
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If you want to participate in the apprenticeship expo via zoom, you can email tonya.evans@la.gov.

The childhood home of pop star icon Brittany Spears is for sale. The listing price is one-point-two million dollars for the three bedroom, three bath home in Kentwood that also has a dance studio. Yvonne Hulsey of Keller Williams is the seller of the home and she says so far there’s more interest from the media than actual buyers…
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Hulsey says the first showing for the home is Friday.

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has authored the Drought Assistance Improvement Act. Currently cattle producers have to be at a level of severe drought for eight straight weeks to qualify for one month of disaster relief, Letlow’s bill allows for one monthly payment when a parish has four consecutive weeks of severe drought. Letlow says eight weeks of drought conditions is far too long for farmers to wait for assistance…
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