Civil rights activists and the ACLU demand an independent investigation into the death of a 15-year-old Black boy who was found dead in an Iberia Parish sugar cane field. An Iberia Parish Coroner’s report concluded that Quawan “Bobby” Charles drowned and that damage to his face was caused by wildlife, but ACLU of Louisiana head Alanah Odoms believes it may have been a hate crime.

Cut 4 (12) “..going.”

Charles’ body has been sent to an independent forensics’ lab in Texas. A report from that lab is expected soon.

Former Gov. Edwin Edwards was taken to a Baton Rouge hospital Friday afternoon by paramedics because of breathing problems. Edwards biographer, Leo Honeycutt says the 93-year old former governor tested negative for COVID and pneumonia and was admitted overnight for observation.

A new poll shows a tight race for the 2nd Congressional District should Congressman Cedric Richmond leave his seat to join the Biden administration. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu leads in the poll, followed by City Councilwoman Helena Moreno and State Senators Troy Carter, Cleo Fields, and Karen Carter Peterson…

Cut 13 (07) “…too soon.”

As the LSU football team deals with COVID. Tigers Athletic Director Woodward says there is only a small number of players who have tested positive, but many more are in quarantine. He says none of the players who have tested positive, have experienced a serious illness.

Cut 5  (14) “…vulnerable.” 

LSU was scheduled to play Alabama today, Woodward is hopeful it can be rescheduled for December.

The family of a teenager who was found dead in Iberia Parish after being reported missing under mysterious circumstances is calling for an independent investigation into what happened. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

Ryan Thompson, the attorney for LSU wide receiver Koy Moore says Baton Rouge Police bodycam video matches his client’s accusations of police harassment. A statement from the Baton Rouge Police Union however says the video will vindicate the officers and the only rights that have been violated are the officers’ due process.

COVID numbers released the state Friday were startling, 35-hundred, the highest the state has seen since the start of the pandemic.  News of a 90-percent effectiveness rate on a vaccine was released earlier this week, but the vaccine has yet to be approved and distributed. Governor John Bel Edwards says it will be sometime before the vaccine can make a difference.

Cut 10 (13) “…. recommendations.”

The LSU Tigers were scheduled to host Alabama today, however, Tigers are sidelined due to COVID. Athletic Director Scott Woodward says LSU could possibly move the Ole Miss game to December 19^th to play Alabama on December 5^th.

Cut 3 (09)  “…to me”  

Woodward says only a small number of players have tested positive but many more are in quarantine.

Former Gov. Edwin Edwards was taken to a Baton Rouge hospital Friday afternoon by paramedics because of breathing problems. Edwards biographer, Leo Honeycutt says the 93-year old former governor tested negative for COVID and pneumonia and was admitted overnight for observation.

Instead of hosting number one ranked Alabama, Tiger Stadium will be empty today as a COVID-19 outbreak has sidelined the team. Jeff Palermo has the story

Cut 1 (29) “  I’m Jeff Palermo”  

Woodward says LSU could possibly move the Ole Miss game to December 19^th in order to play Alabama on December 5^th.

COVID numbers released Friday for Louisiana are startling, 35-hundred, the highest the state has seen since the start of the pandemic in March.  Governor John Bel Edwards says they show an alarming trend two weeks after Halloween and the House Petition to overturn coronavirus restrictions in the state.

Cut 9 (07) “…the summer.”

A new poll shows a tight race for the 2nd Congressional District should Congressman Cedric Richmond leave his seat to join the Biden administration. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s only a matter of time before we find out what job Richmond, a close ally of President-elect Biden, will work next…

Cut 12 (10) “…coming” 

The 2^nd District is the state’s majority-minority district, and it covers New Orleans and communities along the Mississippi River into north Baton Rouge.

Louisiana moves past 200-thousand coronavirus cases since the pandemic started after reporting nearly 35-hundred new cases on Friday. Don Molino has more…

cut 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino”  

The state’s rising case count is taking it’s toll on college football. LSU, ULM, and Louisiana Tech all had to cancel their games this weekend due to outbreaks on their teams. The Cajuns’ band won’t be at their Saturday game either due to an outbreak.

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Gron Fuels is considering constructing a 9.2 billion dollar renewable fuel complex in the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the facility would produce clean-burning fuels and would utilize one of Louisiana’s cash crops.

Cut 6 (08) “…disesel”

The leftover soybean husks from the process could then be turned into cattle feed.

A new poll shows a tight race for the 2nd Congressional District should Congressman Cedric Richmond leave his seat to join the Biden administration. Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu leads in the poll, followed by City Councilwoman Helena Moreno, and State Senators Troy Carter, Cleo Fields, and Karen Carter Peterson…

Cut 13 (07) “…too soon.”

That’s LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford who says Landrieu has the clear lead at this point with 25 percent support.

Louisiana reports nearly 3,500 new COVID cases today, the largest single-day increase since the pandemic began.  Governor John Bel Edwards says they show an alarming trend two weeks after Halloween and the House Petition to overturn coronavirus restrictions in the state.

Cut 9 (07) “…that today.”.

Nationally the US has been breaking daily new case records this month. Yesterday 163,000 new positive tests were discovered, a 72 percent increase over the average two weeks ago.

The rising COVID cases are being felt on the football field as well. LSU, LA Tech, and ULM have all cancelled their weekend games due to team outbreaks. LSU AD Scott Woodward…

Cut 5  (14) “…vulnerable.” 

A new poll shows a tight race for the 2nd Congressional District should Congressman Cedric Richmond leave his seat to join the Biden administration. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s only a matter of time before we find out what job Richmond, a close ally of President-elect Biden, works next…

Cut 12 (10) “…comming” 

The 2^nd District is the state’s majority-minority district and it covers New Orleans and communities along the Mississippi River into north Baton Rouge.

Gron Fuels is considering constructing a 9.2 billion dollar renewable fuel complex in the Port of Greater Baton Rouge that would result in 1,000 new jobs paying an average of six figures each. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says a final investment decision is expected in 2021…

Cut 8 (09) “..positioned.

Louisiana moves past 200-thousand coronavirus cases since the pandemic started after reporting nearly 35-hundred new cases on Friday. Don Molino has more…
cut 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

State officials say the federal government has approved five more parishes hit by Hurricane Delta for disaster food stamps. They are Beauregard, Lafayette, Rapides, St. Landry and St. Martin. Residents in Beauregard, Rapides, and St. Landry Parishes who previously received D-SNAP benefits due to Hurricane Laura will automatically receive a second month.

Three college football games involving teams from Louisiana have been postponed this weekend due to Covid-19 concerns. LSU, Louisiana Tech and ULM are each dealing with coronavirus cases on their team. The Tigers were scheduled to host Alabama. Athletic Director Scott Woodward says LSU could possibly move the Ole Miss game to December 19th in order to play Alabama on December 5th.
Cut 3 (09) “…to me”

A poll shows a tight race to replace Second district Congressman Cedric Richmond, if he decides to leave the House of Representatives for a position in the Biden Administration. Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu leads in the survey, followed by City Councilwoman Helena Moreno, and State Senators Troy Carter, Cleo Fields, and Karen Carter Peterson. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford…
cut 13 (07) “…too soon”
And it’s possible Richmond remains in Congress.

Today’s COVID numbers for Louisiana are startling, 35-hundred, the highest the state has seen since the start of the pandemic in March.  News of a 90-percent effectiveness rate on a vaccine was released Monday, but the vaccine has yet to be approved and distributed. Governor John Bel Edwards says it will be sometime before the vaccine can make a difference.

Cut 10 (13) “…. recommendations.”

A poll is out showing there would be a tight race for the 2nd Congressional District should Congressman Cedric Richmond leave his seat to join the Biden administration. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s only a matter of time before we find out the job Richmond takes.

Cut 12 (10) “…coming” 

LSU, LA Tech and ULM will not play this weekend due to COVID-19 issues.  LSU has already lost one home game this year when the matchup against Missouri was moved to Columbia due to Hurricane Delta.  LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward says the school can’t afford to lose another home game because the university will miss out on millions of dollars.

Cut 4 (13)   “…program.”  

Gron Fuels is considering constructing a 9.2 billion dollar renewable fuel complex in the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the West Baton Rouge-based port is perfectly situated on the Mississippi River and already is built to handle the kinds of advanced logistics necessary to transport the complex’s product.

Cut 7 (10) “…products.”

Louisiana reports nearly 3,500 new COVID cases today, the largest single-day increase since the pandemic began.  Governor John Bel Edwards says they show an alarming trend two weeks after Halloween and the House Petition to overturn coronavirus restrictions in the state.

Cut 9 (07) “…that today.”.

Nationally the US has been breaking daily new case records this month. Yesterday 163,000 new positive tests were discovered, a 72 percent increase over the average two weeks ago.

The rising COVID cases are being felt on the football field as well. LSU, LA Tech, and ULM have all cancelled their weekend games due to team outbreaks. LSU AD Scott Woodward…

Cut 5  (14) “…vulnerable.” 

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If you want to visit a state park but roughing it is not your thing, then Lt Governor Billy Nungesser suggests Glamping.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Three college football games in the state of Louisiana have been canceled as LSU, LA-Tech, andULM have all postponed their games this weekend due to Covid-19 concerns.  LSU was supposed to play Alabama this week and even though neither team has a bye week left, Athletic Director Scott Woodward says LSU could possibly move the Ole Miss game to December 19^th in order to play Alabama on December 5^th.

Cut 3 (09)  “…to me”  

Gron Fuels is considering constructing a 9.2 billion dollar renewable fuel complex in the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the facility would produce clean-burning fuels and would utilize one of Louisiana’s cash crops.

Cut 6 (08) “…diesel”

The leftover soybean husks from the process could then be turned into cattle feed.

Fall 2021 Tulane University will be more affordable and accessible for low income and middle-income Louisiana families. The Louisiana Promise initiative will allow students whose families make less than $100,000 to attend debt-free. Tulane President Michael Fitts says the future of Tulane and Louisiana are inextricably linked and the Louisiana Promise initiative is an investment both.

Cut 12 (09) “…of Louisiana.”

The Mayor of Shreveport, Adrian Perkins, will feature on tonight’s episode of the long-running CBS hit Undercover Boss. Perkins goes undercover and around town working shifts and mingling with city employees. He says the toughest gig he worked was at the fire department.

Cut 4 (12) “…fire.”

Undercover Boss will air tonight at 8 PM on CBS

Attorney General Jeff Landry plans to appeal a ruling made Thursday by a state judge declaring a law unconstitutional that led to House Republicans signing a petition ordering Governor John Bel Edwards to cancel his coronavirus restrictions. Judge William Morvant ruled the law unconstitutional because it does not involve both chambers of the legislature. The governor’s executive counsel Matthew Block says the petition posed a public health threat…

Cut 15 (11) “.. they’re working.”

Fall 2021 Tulane University will soon be more affordable and accessible for low and middle-income Louisiana families. The Louisiana Promise initiative will allow students whose families make less than $100,000 to attend debt-free. Tulane President Michael Fitts says only 11-percent of their undergraduate students are from the Bayou State.

Cut 11 (04) “…Louisiana.”

The Mayor of Shreveport, Adrian Perkins, will feature on tonight’s episode of the long-running CBS hit Undercover Boss. Perkins goes undercover and around town working shifts and mingling with city employees. Perkins says the show is going to be a lot of fun and pretty humorous, but it comes with a good message.

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Undercover Boss will air tonight at 8 PM on CBS

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says more than 60 glamping sites will be available at eight Louisiana State Parks. With glamping, you get a pre-set sturdy canvas tent on a wooden deck platform, queen size bed, heater, a picnic table, grill, and solar shower. Nungesser says the budget-friendly activity is available for December bookings beginning today…
cut 9 (07) “…pretty incredible”
Go to state parks website for more info.