Would it surprise you to know that online scammers raked in over $40-million from Louisiana residents in 2021? That’s a lot, and much more than the estimated $27-million conned out of Bayou state citizens during 2020. Social Catfish is an agency that tracks online scams, and CEO Dave McClellan says simple steps like changing passwords frequently and never agreeing to anything asked for online are two ways to avoid being taken. He says trust your instincts…:

CUT 11(10)      “…your gut.”

As the4 state-run property insurer of last-resort, Louisiana Citizens, asks for a 63-percednt rate increase…realtors are asking the Insurance Commissioner to delay approving that hike. They say, if buyers cannot afford coverage, they will not buy the home…and slowing the housing market any further will badly hurt the state’s economy.

On his monthly radio program, Governor John Bel Edwards addressed the uptick in crime in Baton Rouge and the murder of 21-year- old LSU Senior Allison Rice. The governor says the killing is insensitive and careless…:

CUT 12(10)      “…just horrendous.”

Edwards says hiring and training more cops will help with the crime surge.

Southeastern Louisiana University is using a $5-million federal grant to develop a mentoring program to assist education graduates as they enter the classroom. Dean of Education Paula Summers Calderon says other states have similar programs, but this is a first for Louisiana…:

CUT 05(07)      “…entire state.”

The Program is called BRIDGE, for Building Rigorous Induction and Development for Growing all Educators.

It seems gasoline prices have ceased their weeks-long decline, with the statewide average price of regular at $3.13 and holding…:

CUT 02  (27)        “…Golsby.”

A good news story: a Shreveport woman who’d been missing since early June has been found safe and sound. SPD says they’ve located 43-year-old Carzie Rhodes, and says she was not a victim of any crime or foul play.

Social Catfish, an online investigation service that monitors scams, says over 4000 Louisiana residents lost over $43-million to online cons last year. That’s up from $27 million in 2020. Social Catfish CEO David McClellan says many are immediate scams that steal your personal information when you check on a link, and others that can play out for months…:

CUT 10(04)      “…really staggering.”

McClennan says never give money to someone you’ve never met, do not give out personal information, and change passwords often.

Police in Baton Rouge says the murder of 21-year-old Allie Rice last week appears to be a random act. BRPD tells WBRZ TV they’ve found “no evidence suggesting Allie Rice was specifically targeted by her attacker.” A $10-thousand private reward is offered for a tip that leads to her killer’s conviction.

Baton Rouge Police believe Friday’s fatal shooting of 21-year-old Allison Rice was likely a random act, but an exact motive is unknown as the search for her killer continues. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says the LSU student attempted to turn her vehicle around at a train crossing when shots were fired.
Cut 30 (07) “…this case.”

It looks the days of falling gas prices are coming to an end. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.13 today, which matches yesterday’s statewide average. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says now that gasoline prices have stabilized its hard to predict where they go from here….
cut 7 (08) “….right now”
But Redman says if a major hurricane appears in the Gulf, prices will spike. Forecasters are keeping an eye on a tropical wave in the western Atlantic.

Social Catfish, an online investigation service that monitors scams, says in Louisiana last year more than 4,000 people lost $43 million to con-artists, that’s up from $27 million in 2020. Social Catfish CEO David McClellan…
Cut 9 (08) “…staggering.”
During the pandemic, there was an increase in identity theft due to stimulus checks and enhanced unemployment.

Southeastern Louisiana has received a five million dollar grant that they will use to recruit teachers, including from underserved population. Dean of Education Paula Summers Calderon says they are partnering with the Tangipahoa School System for the first year and they will focus on ways to better prepare teachers….
cut 4 (11) “…those new teachers”
The project will prepare 375 more highly effective and trained teachers over a five-year period.

Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy believes its a good idea to relocate migrants from the border states to Democratic controlled cities. migrants were recently sent to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Cassidy says dropping unwelcomed illegals among the country’s richest sends a clear message…
cut 15 (10) “…only way to do it”
Migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard told reporters they were enticed to go there with unmet promises of jobs and homes.

The drop from record high gasoline prices appears to be ending. For nearly 100 days the price at pump has fallen, but today the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.13, the same as yesterday. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says a lot of factors went into the stabilization of prices…
Cut 6 (10) “…the economy.”

Southeastern Louisiana University is using a $5-million federal grant to create a program to keep teachers in the classroom. Brooke Thorington has more
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Fox News says based on data from the Metropolitan Crime Commission, New Orleans leads the nation in the number of murders per capita, as a result of a 141-percent spike in homicides over the last several years. New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission president Rafael Goyeneche says over half of the city’s violent crimes occur in just two policing districts and concentrating police presence and action there will help a lot…
cut 9 (09) “….25-percent citywide”
New Orleans has seen 208 murders so far this year alone.

Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says it is disingenuous of Democrats to rail on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for sending two airline flights of illegals to Martha’s Vineyard when the Biden administration is guilty of the same thing on a grander scale…:
Cut 14 (08) “…like this isn’t happening.”
President Biden says Desantis is playing politics with human beings being used as props.

Southeastern Louisiana University is using a five million dollar federal grant to develop a mentoring program to assist education graduates as they enter the classroom. Dean of Education Paula Summers Calderon says new teachers tend to leave the profession in their first few years due to burnout and not meeting their own expectations
Cut 3 (10) “…or 20 years.”
Calderon says they are partnering with the Tangipahoa School System for the first year

The Violence Policy Center ranks Louisiana fifth in the nation for the number of women killed by men per capita. V-P-C spokesperson Kristen Rand says based on 2020 data most female murder victims are killed by guns and Black women are disproportionally impacted by lethal domestic violence…
cut 5 (13) “….Black women”

Baton Rouge Police continue to investigate the murder of Alli Rice, the LSU student who was gunned down last Friday as she attempted to turn her vehicle around at a train crossing. BRPD spokesperson Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says they believe the shooting was a random act.

Cut  11 (12)  “…give us a motive.” 

Fox News reports New Orleans has assumed the top spot for the most homicides per capita of any city in America. Metropolitan Crime Commission president Rafael Goyeneche says they have been alerting Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other city leaders to the rapidly developing problem for well over two years…:

Cut 8 (09)  “…about it in 2020.l”

Louisiana ranks fifth in the nation for the rate of women murdered by men. That’s according to the Violence Policy Center’s 2020 data. Whitney Thomas has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Whitney Thomas.”

A tropical wave heading towards the Caribbean continues to show signs of organization and it will likely become a tropical depression in the next couple of days. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this system is worth watching as long-range models show it could enter the Gulf of Mexico…

cut 26 (08) “…it unfolds”

The murder of an LSU student who was gunned down early Friday morning remains unsolved, and police encourage anyone with information to call them. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

It looks the days of falling gas prices are coming to an end. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.13 today, which matches yesterday’s statewide average.

Louisiana Ranks 5th nation in the number of women killed by men per capita according to the Violence Policy Center. VPC spokesperson Kristen Rand says in 2020, 98 percent of the women murdered in Louisiana were killed by someone they knew.
Cut 4 (13) “…to tradegy.”
And most of those women are killed by firearms.

Democrats are blowing their stacks over Republican governors sending illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, but Senator Bill Cassidy says the move was a great wake-up call for liberals about border security.…:
Cut 13 (12) “…it is a good idea.”
But President Biden says what the Republican governors are doing is simply wrong.

Fox News says based on data from the Metropolitan Crime Commission, New Orleans leads the nation in the number of murders per capita, as a result of a 141-percent spike in homicides over the last several years. New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission president Rafael Goyeneche says over half of the city’s violent crimes occur in just two policing districts and concentrating police presence and action there will help a lot…
cut 9 (09) “….25-percent citywide”
New Orleans has seen 208 murders so far this year alone.

Baton Rouge Police detectives believe Friday morning’s fatal shooting of 21-year-old LSU student Allie Rice was a random act and there’s no evidence she was targeted. Sergeant L’ Jean McKneely is limiting his comments about what they exactly know…
cut 12 (11) “…may put out”
Rice worked at the Shed Restaurant, which is offering a 10-thousand reward for information that leads to a conviction.

Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy believes its a good idea to relocate migrants from the border states to Democratic controlled cities. 50 Venezuelan migrants were recently sent to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Cassidy says dropping unwelcomed illegals among the country’s richest sends a clear message…
cut 15 (10) “…only way to do it”
Migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard told reporters they were enticed to go there with unmet promises of jobs and homes.

Louisiana ranks fifth in the nation in the rate of women murdered by men. That’s according to the Violence Policy Center, who says it’s the 12th year in a row Louisiana has ranked within the top ten states. V-P-C spokesperson Kristen Rand hopes lawmakers will legislate change to provide more resources for victims of domestic violence…
cut 6 (12) “….effective solutions”

Fox News reports New Orleans has assumed the top spot for the most homicides per capita of any city in America. Data collected up until September of last year shows the Crescent City has an average of 52 murders per 100-thousand residents. Metropolitan Crime Commission president Rafael Goyeneche …:
Cut 7 (12) “…de-emphasize public safety.”

Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says it is disingenuous of Democrats to rail on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for sending two airline flights of illegals to Martha’s Vineyard when the Biden administration is guilty of the same thing on a grander scale…:
Cut 14 (08) “…like this isn’t happening.”
President Biden says Desantis is playing politics with human beings being used as props.

Louisiana ranks fifth in the nation for the rate of women murdered by men. That’s according to the Violence Policy Center’s 2020 data.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Whitney Thomas.”

A tropical wave heading towards the Caribbean continues to show signs of organization and it will likely become a tropical depression in the next couple of days. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this system is worth watching as long range models show it could enter the Gulf of Mexico…
cut 26 (08) “…it unfolds”

Baton Rouge Police believe Friday’s fatal shooting of 21-year-old Allison Rice was likely a random act, but an exact motive is unknown as the search for her killer continues. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says the LSU student attempted to turn her vehicle around at a train crossing when shots were fired.
Cut 10 (07) “…this case.”
Rice worked at the Shed Restaurant and the owners of that business are offering a 10-thousand dollar reward for information that leads to a conviction.

The Violence Policy Center ranks Louisiana fifth in the nation for the number of women killed by men per capita. V-P-C spokesperson Kristen Rand says based on 2020 data most female murder victims are killed by guns and Black women are disproportionally impacted by lethal domestic violence…
cut 5 (14) “….Black women”

Fox News reports new violent crime data shows New Orleans is now, officially, the Murder Capital of the US.
Cut 2 (29) “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Caddo Parish is up to 40 homicide victims for 2022. Authorities say 28-year-old D’Shaundre Harris of Shreveport was fatally shot several times Monday night following an argument. No arrest has been made.