The LHSAA has suspended Carroll High Football Coach Brandon Landers and eight assistant coaches for the rest of the season after they scuffled with fans and law enforcement during last Friday’s game at Franklin Parish…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Palermo.”

The Coast Guard has rescued two people from a helicopter that went down yesterday in the Gulf, nearly 50-miles offshore from Morgan City. There were three people aboard; the pilot and two passengers. The body of the third person was found in the submerged chopper. The accident is under investigation.

A new study from Tulane University says a low-carb diet can cut dangerous blood sugar levels in those with pre-diabetes or mild diabetes. Tulane Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Kirsten Dorans says the results are the first indication that people who are not already being treated with medications that lower blood sugar can benefit from a low-carb diet alone…:

CUT 03(09)      “…low carb group.”

Today is National Black Cat Day, a day to recognize this unique feline and bring about awareness especially just before Halloween that a black cat is neither evil nor unlucky. Isabell Haas with the Louisiana SPCA says sadly this time of year incidents of cruelty among black cats increase due to misconceptions about them…:

CUT 09(08)      “…as well.”

She asks you consider adopting a homeless cat, especially a black cat.

A skirmish with cops that happened last Friday night at a high school football game in Franklin Parish has resulted in Carroll High Coach Brandon Landers and 8 of his staff suspended for the rest of the season. Game announcer Matt Reynolds says the fracas broke out late in the game…:

CUT 06(12)      “…the stands.”

Archaeologists are asking people going to visit a century old shipwreck exposed by low Mississippi River waters at Baton Rouge to please look but do not touch. Scientists say some sightseers are taking pieces of the “Brookhill” with them when they leave the sight. They ask you take nothing from the site and leave only your footprints. Under normal river conditions the “Brookhill” wreck is under 6 or more feet of water.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says his detectives are searching for a Larose man allegedly connected with two drug overdoses this week; one of them fatal. 18-year-old Blayne Terrebonne is wanted for dealing drugs. A 15-year-old girl is dead and a 16-year-old boy ism in the hospital, and deputies say they got the drugs from Terrebonne. They’ll take tips on his whereabouts at 985-532-4320.

Louisiana’s winningest college basketball coach, Mike McConathy, officially launches his run for the state legislature at an event tonight. District 31 senator Louie Bernard is not seeking re-election, and McConathy says he’s running for the office. LSU Shreveport political science Professor Jeff Sadow says he is so well-known in that area as a coach that should help the 66-year-old Republican…:

CUT 13(09)      “…advantage.”

The Coast Guard has rescued two people from a helicopter that went down yesterday in the Gulf, nearly 50-miles offshore from Morgan City. There were three people aboard; the pilot and two passengers. The body of the third person was found in the submerged chopper. The accident is under investigation.

Encouraging news for people with mild diabetes or pre-diabetes; a new study from Tulane University says a low-carb diet helps people lower their blood sugar and lose weight—even without medication…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Golsby.”

Former college basketball coach Mike McConathy formally launches his campaign for state senate tonight. Louisiana’s all-time winningest college basketball coach is seeking to replace Natchitoches Senator Louis Bernard, who is not running for re-election. LSU Shreveport Professor Jeff Sadow says state Representative Alan Seabaugh is also running for that seat…:

CUT 12(05)      “…tough to overcome.”

This will be McConathy’s first run at political office.

Today is National Black Cat Day so let’s all give some thought to the most misunderstood feline; especially just before Halloween. First they are neither evil nor unlucky. Isabell Haas with the Louisiana SPCA says a number of other countries – like Ireland for instance – think just the opposite..:

CUT 11(06)      “…are here.”

She asks you consider adopting a homeless cat soon, especially a black one.

The LHSAA has suspended Carroll High Football Coach Brandon Landers and eight assistant coaches for the rest of the season after they scuffled with fans and law enforcement during last Friday’s game at Franklin Parish. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

The same week it was announced that a postage stamp honoring Louisiana native and internationally acclaimed author Earnest Gaines would be issued, and a historic Point Coupee marker in his name was discovered missing.  A $500 reward for the marker has been issued.

A Tulane University study says a low-carb diet can cut dangerous blood sugar levels in those with pre-diabetes or mild diabetes. Participants were divided into two groups. One group stuck to their usual diet and the other went on a low-carb diet for six months. Assistant professor of epidemiology, Kristen Dorans says those on the low-carb diet had other health benefits.

Cut 5 (06) “..as well.” 

The American Diabetes Association says about half a million Louisiana adults have been diagnosed with Diabetes, and 1.2 million are pre-diabetic.

Today is National Black Cat Day, a day to recognize this unique feline and bring about awareness especially just before Halloween that a black cat is neither evil nor unlucky. Isabell Haas with the Louisiana SPCA says some shelters choose not make black cats make available this month to prevent cruelty cases.

Cut 10 (05) “…about them instead.”

The LHSAA has suspended Carroll High School Football Coach Brandon Landers and eight assistant coaches for the season after an altercation with law enforcement and fans during last Friday’s football game at Franklin Parish. Announcer Matt Reynolds says the shoving match lasted several minutes, before the Carroll coaches who were in the press box were finally back on their sidelines

Cut 8 (09)  “..Carroll coaches”

A Tulane University study says a low-carb diet can cut dangerous blood sugar levels in those with pre-diabetes or mild diabetes. The study involved 150 adults in the New Orleans area who were either pre-diabetic or had relatively mild cases of diabetes. Kirsten Dorans, assistant professor of epidemiology says experts already knew that medication helped lower blood sugar.

Cut 4 (10) “…blood sugar.” 

Amendment Four on the November eighth ballot would prohibit water companies from charging a customer if the system’s infrastructure is damaged or if the damage was not caused by the customer. Public Affairs Research Council President Stephen Procopio…

Cut  11 (10)  “…pick-up the charges.”
Procopio says some may feel giving such waivers will only make water costs rise for everyone to compensate for the loss.

Today is National Black Cat Day, a day to recognize this unique feline and bring about awareness especially just before Halloween that a black cat is neither evil nor unlucky. Isabell Haas with the Louisiana SPCA says sadly this time of year incidents of cruelty among black cats increase due to misconceptions about them.

Cut 9 (08)  “…as well.”

In other countries for example Ireland where Halloween originated a black cat is considered lucky.

Shreveport Republican Representative Alan Seabaugh says he’ll file legislation in next year’s legislative session that would create the Louisiana Violent Crime Task Force that will come up with solutions on how to tackle the problem. Seabaugh says the proposal has gained significant support from groups across Louisiana…
cut 15 (08) “…drafting the legislation”
The LHSAA has suspended Carroll High School Coach Brandon Landers and eight of his assistant coaches after they were involved in a physical altercation with law enforcement and fans at the Franklin Parish football game last Friday night. Announcer Matt Reynolds says the Carroll coaches were told numerous times to stop using profanity. He says after repeated warnings officers tried to escort the coaches out of the stadium and that’s when intense shoving match took place…
Cut 7 (09) “..going home”
The Franklin Parish Sheriff’s office is looking at criminal charges against some of the Carroll coaches.
A new study from Tulane University says a low-carb diet can cut dangerous blood sugar levels in those with pre-diabetes or mild diabetes. Kirsten Dorans, assistant professor of epidemiology says the results are the first indication that people who are not already being treated with medications that lower blood sugar can benefit from a low-carb diet alone.
Cut 3 (09) “..low carb group”
The study involved 150 adults in the New Orleans area who were either pre-diabetic or had relatively mild cases of diabetes.

The Saints will start Andy Dalton at quarterback this Sunday against Las Vegas, even though Jameis Winston is able to fully practice after missing the last four games because of injuries. Saints analyst Mike Detillier…
cut 16 (10) “…Jameis can do”
Kick-off this Sunday against the Raiders is at noon.

The LHSAA has suspended Carroll High School Football Coach Brandon Landers and eight of his assistant coaches for the rest of the season after an altercation with law enforcement and fans during last Friday’s football game at Franklin Parish. Announcer Matt Reynolds saw a skirmish break out in the fourth quarter….
cut 6 (12) “…the stands”
Reynolds says prior to the scuffle, the Carroll coaches were told numerous times by fans and sheriff deputies to stop using profanity.

After a three-year delay, the state and several south Louisiana parishes have finalized a 100-million dollar legal settlement with Freeport-McMoRan over damages the mining company did to the coast. Attorney John Carmouche represents six of the coastal parishes involved in the suit…
Cut 4 (10) “…suit is about”
This is one of dozens of lawsuits seeking monetary damages against oil and gas companies over damage to coastal wetlands.

Shreveport Republican Representative Alan Seabaugh says he’ll file legislation next session to create the Louisiana Violent Crime Task Force. Seabaugh says the Task Force will look at why we are seeing more violent crime, possible solutions and he says they’ll also examine the impact of the 2017 criminal justice reforms…
cut 14 (12) “…law and order”
The 2017 criminal justice reforms have the support of Governor John Bel Edwards.

Constitutional Amendment Four on the November 8th ballot asks voters if charges should be waived against drinking water customers for infrastructure damage not caused by the customer. Based on the wording of the amendment, it’s expected to get a lot of support, but Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says providing such waivters could only make water costs rise for everyone to compensate for the loss.
cut 12 (07) “…who doesn’t”
For a non-partisan breakdown of all of the amendments go to PAR-Louisiana-dot-org.

A 100-million dollar lawsuit against mining company Freeport-McMorRan, which is accused of damaging the coast, has been finalized…
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

The Houma Police Department is charging students at Terrebonne High School with inciting a riot, hate crimes and cyberbullying after they used the n-word multiple times in a video circulating on social media. The video also zooms in on black students. The white juveniles are facing expulsion from the school.

Amendment Four on the November eighth ballot would prohibit water companies from charging a customer if the system’s infrastructure is damaged, if the damage was not caused by the customer. Public Affairs Research Council President Stephen Procopio…
cut 11 (10) “…pick up the charges”
Procopio says some may feel giving such waivers will only make water costs rise for everyone to compensate for the loss.

A new program from the LSU AgCenter Flavors of Health nutrition initiative encourages people to use herbs and spices instead of salt because it’s a healthier option. AgCenter nutrition specialist Elizabeth Gollub says salt has a lot of sodium which is associated with high blood pressure.
Cut 7 (11) “…blood pressure.”
She says herbs and spices are healthier and nutritious.

Shreveport Republican Representative Alan Seabaugh wants to create the Louisiana Violent Crime Task Force to study how to address the issue. Brooke Thorington has more…
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The LHSAA has suspended Carroll High School football coach Brandon Landers and eight of his assistants for the rest of the season for allegedly using profanity over and over again and getting in a skirmish with fans and law enforcement as they were escorted from the press box back to their sideline. The Monroe City School District plans to appeal the suspension.

The state and coastal parishes have finalized their 100-million dollar legal settlement with mining company Freeport-McMoran over accusations they’ve damaged the coast. Attorney John Carmouche says parishes can use the money to perform coastal restoration. There are some parish leaders who disagree with the lawsuits against oil and gas companies, but Carmouche says as soon as they lawsuits are settled, the oil and gas industry can thrive again….
cut 6 (11) “….many, many years”

LSU AgCenter nutrition specialist and registered dietitian Elizabeth Gollub is encouraging people to use herbs and spices on their food instead of salt, since salt is high in sodium…
cut 9 (11) “….think about”
The LSU AgCenter has a new program where they highlight a different herb and spice each month for the public to try on their food.

The state and several coastal parishes have finalized a 100-million dollar legal settlement over coastal damages. This is one of dozens of lawsuits seeking monetary damages against oil and gas companies over damage to coastal wetlands. Attorney John Carmouche expects other oil companies will also seek to settle…
cut 5 (08) “…it can be accomplished”
Several parish leaders oppose the lawsuits. Terrebonne President Gordon Dove called the settlement a money grab by trial lawyers.

There are 8 constitutional amendments on the November 8th ballot and today we look at Amendment 4. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says this amendment pertains to receiving a huge water bill through no fault of your own. He says state law dictates a utility cannot donate anything of value to customers…:
Cut 10 (08) “…one more”
Procopio says an argument against voting for the amendment is that allowing widespread waivers takes away much needed money from systems already struggling with outdated infrastructure.

Shreveport Republican Representative Alan Seabaugh says he’ll file legislation in next year’s legislative session that would create the Louisiana Violent Crime Task Force that will come up with solutions on how to tackle the problem. Seabaugh says the proposal has gained significant support from groups across Louisiana…
cut 15 (08) “…drafting the legislation”
Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb says they’ll work with their criminal justice partners to research and propose common sense measures that keep Louisiana families safe.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says Andy Dalton will remain the starting quarterback even though Jameis Winston is healthy enough to play Sunday against the Raiders. In the four games Dalton has started, the Saints have averaged 31 points. Saints analyst Mike Detillier…
cut 17 (13) “…Jameis Winston”
Sunday’s game against Las Vegas begins at noon in the Superdome.