Despite reports that the New Orleans Saints were expected to sign running back Kareem Hunt and linebacker Anthony Barr after visiting, both players are meeting with other teams.

The Saints’ practice on Thursday is now closed to the public due to the extreme heat. The practice will be moved to the team’s indoor practice facility and will not be public because of space limitations.

Former LSU and Lutcher High School wide receiver Jontre Kirklin signed with the Saints recently and says why he likes Pete Carmichael’s offense.

Cut 20 (12) “…need to do.”

He actually tried out with the Saints last year as a defensive back, and played with the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks in the Spring, but his season ended early after tearing his pectoral muscle. He lost his stepfather back in April and says what coming back to his hometown team means to his friends and family.

Cut 19 (14) “…here to play ball man.”

LSU football is only a few weeks away from their season opener against Florida State in Orlando. The starting cornerback position has been up for grabs, but coach Brian Kelly his encouraged by Syracuse transfer, Duce Chesnut’s, performance in practice.

Cut 16 (20) “…making progress.”

LSU basketball continues their exhibition tour in the Bahamas by beating the Raw Talent Elite team 120-59 and improve to 2-0 in the country. LSU shot for 61% from the field and 7 of 21 from the three point line. Their next and final game of the tour will be today at 1 pm against Argentina’s Obras Sanitarias.

The Ascension Parish U12 Little League season ended Tuesday after losing in the final game of the Southwest regional.

The frontrunner in the governor’s race, Jeff Landry, is expected to qualify for the October 14th primary today. Three of his main opponents signed up for the race yesterday. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt is qualifying today in the Governor’s race, and former L-A-B-I president Stephen Waguespack and Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson are expected to qualify tomorrow.

Democrat Dustin Granger and Republicans Scott McKnight and former Congressman John Fleming have qualified to run for State Treasurer.

McKnight was asked if a bank offered a better return on investment than others but yet he disagreed with their political stance would he still do business with them. He says he would not go against the values of the people of Louisiana, but he also has a fiduciary responsibility.

Cut 11 (12) “…citizens.”

Flemming, who worked in the Trump administration says the job of treasure is to preserve and secure taxpayers’ dollars…

Cut 12 (07) “…consideration.”

Granger is from Lake Charles and he’s a small business owner that has almost 20 years of experience as a financial advisor and investment manager.

Three of the seven candidates running for governor are promising voters a better Bayou State if elected. Shortly after qualifying for the October 14th ballot, Republican State Treasurer John Schroder shared his priorities …

Cut 13 (15) “…cronyism.”

The only Democrat in the race, former state transportation secretary Shawn Wilson believes he is the right candidate to serve the people of Louisiana.

Cut 14 (14)  “…and girl.” 

Republicans Jeff Landry and Sharon Hewitt are set to qualify today, while Richard Nelson and Stephen Waguespack will qualify Thursday.

Republican Tim Temple and Democrat rich weaver have registered to run for Insurance Commissioner.  This is Temple’s second run for the seat. He says changes must be made to the regulatory, statutory, and legal environments in Louisiana and questions the success of the current Insure Louisiana Incentive Program.

Cut 9 (07)  “…legislation.”

Longtime Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, who’s served 17 years at the helm announced earlier this year that he’s not seeking reelection.

Parents are recommended to get their infants under 8 months a new vaccine to protect against the respiratory virus RSV, according to CDC. LSU Health Science Center Assistant Professor, Doctor Cory Hebert says infants and older babies are at higher risk…

Cut 4 (11)  “… then five.”

The vaccine is expected to be available this fall.

The frontrunner in the governor’s race, Jeff Landry, is expected to qualify for the October 14th primary today. Three of his main opponents signed up for the race yesterday. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 3 (40)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

Sharon Hewitt and Jeff Landry are expected to qualify today. Stephen Waguespack and Richard Nelson are expected to get qualify tomorrow.

For the first time, many babies in the U.S. will be eligible to get a shot to ward off the respiratory virus RSV. LSU Health Science Center Assistant Professor, Doctor Cory Hebert says the virus is transmissible and in worst cases, it can be fatal.

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The new vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of both hospitalizations and healthcare visits for RSV in infants by 80 percent and will be available by the fall.

Democrat Dustin Granger and Republican Scott McKnight officially registered to run for State Treasurer. Granger says the state treasurer is a fiduciary of the state and is constitutionally required to be honest. He questions why his opponents and other politicians play political games.

Cut 10 (10) “…move forward.”

Incumbent Treasurer John Schroder is running for governor.

Three of the main candidates running for governor qualified yesterday on the first day of qualifying. Former state transportation secretary Shawn Wilson, the lone major Democrat in the race, says he wants to represent the interests of all Louisiaians…
cut 14 (14) “….and girl”
Independent Hunter Lundy and Republican Johhn Schroder also qualified yesterday. Schroder’s message to voters…
cut 24 (15) “…help themselves’
Sharon Hewitt and Jeff Landry are expected to qualify today. Stephen Waguespack and Richard Nelson are expected to get qualify tomorrow.

A new vaccine has been approved to protect babies against a respiratory virus and it’s expected to be available this fall, according to the CDC.
Cut 1 (30) “….I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Former GOP Louisiana Congressman John Fleming is running for State Treasurer. Fleming, who previously worked in the Trump administration, says the job of treasurer is to preserve and secure taxpayer dollars….
cut 12 (07) “….consideration”
Republican Scott McKnight and Democrat Dustin Granger are also running.

The candidates for governor are promising a better Louisiana if elected. We heard from three of the main candidates during the first day of qualifying. Republican State Treasurer John Schroder laid out his priorities shortly after filing out the paperwork to put his name on the October 14th ballot…
Cut 13 (15) “…cronyism.”

Independent Hunter Lundy, an attorney from Lake Charles, says in order to improve Louisiana, more funding needs to go towards early childhood education…
Cut 21 (12) “…change that.”
Democrat Shawn Wilson also qualified yesterday and says he is a bridge builder someone who can work with both Republicans and Democrats.

Two candidates have qualified so far to replace outgoing Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, who’s not seeking reelection.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The CDC has recommended that infants should get a new vaccine that protects children from getting a severe case of RSV. The lung infection puts thousands of young children in the hospital every year. LSU Health New Orleans Pediatrics professor Doctor Cory Hebert says one dose is recommended…
cut 6 (09) “….a bit”

Qualifying for the October 14th primary got underway yesterday with three of the main candidates for governor, Hunter Lundy, John Schroder and Shawn Wilson, filling out the necessary paperwork to put their name on the ballot. Lundy is running as an independent and took some shots at his opponents, Jeff Landry, Wilson and Stephen Waguespack…
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Qualifying continues at 8 AM.

The CDC is recommending that parents with infants should get the new RSV vaccine called Beyfortus. LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Cory Hebert says RSV is one of the most common causes of childhood respiratory illnesses…
cut 4 (11) “…than five’
The CDC recommends one dose of Beyfortus for all infants younger than eight months.

In the race for Insurance Commissioner, Republican Tim Temple, and Democrat Rich Weaver, both of Baton Rouge, have qualified for the October 14th primary. This is Temple’s second run for the office and Weaver’s first. Temple says competition is vital to address the ongoing insurance crisis and he wants to reexamine the best way to incentivize more carriers to write policies in Louisiana.
Cut 7 (10) “…your business.”
When asked how to attract more insurance carriers to the state Weaver agrees that increased competition will help address the issue.
Cut 8 (08) “…as well.”
Longtime Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, who’s served 17 years at the helm announced earlier this year he’s not seeking reelection.

Qualifying began today for the governor’s race and we heard from three of the candidates seeking to replace Governor John Bel Edwards. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Also, Billy Nungessor picked up a couple of challengers in his race for Lt. Governor. Real estate investor, Tami Hotard of Madisonville is running as a Republican. And retired chief criminal deputy of the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office, Chester Pritchett of Roseland is running as an independent.

Qualifying began today and State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain registered to run for re-election as he’s seeking a fifth term. Strain says farmers help feed the world and food production has increased fourfold statewide. He says it must be streamlined and protect the environment at the same time.

Cut 10 (11)  “…same time.”

Hospitalizations have doubled since June 22nd and COVID-positive rates have climbed to 19 percent, according to The state Department of Health. Director of Infectious Diseases at LSU Health New Orleans, Doctor Julio Figueroa says Omicron is still in the community and highly transmissible.

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Over 19-thousand people have died from the virus.

The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign free agent running back Kareem Hunt and linebacker Anthony Barr for the 2023 season. The Saint’s running back room took a hit last week when the NFL announced the suspension of Alvin Kamara for the first three games, and Hunt could fill that need. Barr would add linebacker depth after the departure of Kaden Ellis in the offseason.

LSU’s head football coach Brian Kelly spoke with the media after today’s practice and gave an update on defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey’s medical situation.

Cut 26 (10) “…for him.”

During Monday’s practice there was a fight that broke out among players, but Kelly thinks of it more as a learning experience than anything else.

Cut 27 (12) “…21 year olds.”

LSU men’s basketball is over in the Bahamas right now in an exhibition tour. They recently beat the Puerto Rican national team 86-82 backed behind Tyrell Ward’s 19 points. The Tiger are set to play two more games in the Bahamas before heading back to Baton Rouge.

Louisiana Tech baseball will be playing in the inaugural Battle at the Ballpark in Sugarland, Texas from  March 1^st to the 3^rd next year. The four team tournament will include LA Tech along with Army, Air Force, and Creighton in a round robin style tournament with two games being played every day.

Former Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater signed a contract to play with the Detroit Lions. He will most likely be backing up Jared Goff at the position. Bridgewater is reuniting with former Saints assistant head coach Dan Campbell.

The Saints will play their first preseason game of the year on Sunday August 13^th at noon against the Kansas City Chiefs and Head Coach Dennis Allen plans to play his starters.

The race for governor officially got underway today with the first day of qualifying. Out of the seven major candidates, three of them qualified today. The first was Lake Charles attorney Hunter Lundy, a pro-life Independent, who wants to raise the minimum wage and renew a state sales tax that’s set to expire in 2025.

Republican John Schroder also qualified. Schroder on the polls that show he’s trailing front-runner Jeff Landry by a wide margin…
cut 6 (08) “…do that”
Former state transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson is also qualified. He’s the lone major Democrat in the race…
cut 7 (12) “…many sorts”
Wilson has received the endorsement of current Governor John Bel Edwards.

State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain qualified today seeking a fifth term. He says the state has to double food production by 2050. He believes it’s possible because food production in the state has increased fourfold since 1960. But he says it must be streamlined and protect the environment at the same time.

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The state’s COVID dashboard shows hospitalizations have doubled since June 22nd and the percent positive rate for COVID tests has climbed to 19 percent. Director of Infectious Diseases at LSU Health New Orleans, Doctor Julio Figueroa says the uptick is related to a cycle that will probably reoccur every six months or so…

Cut 12 (06) “…the fall.” 

He says COVID is still part of our present and future.