Just days after he fired Brian Kelly, Scott Woodward is out as LSU’s athletic director. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 3 (38) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

This Halloween, DPS Trooper Eddie Thomas encourages parents should do a little homework before trick or treating and find out which homes in their neighborhood have sex offenders living in them.

Cut 7 (06) “…sex offender registry.”

By law, registered sex offenders are not allowed to participate in Trick or Treating.

Special education teacher Lauren Jewett has announced her candidacy for Louisiana’s District 1 seat currently held by Congressman Steve Scalise. She says she’s more in tune with the needs of the people of her District, particularly those on Medicaid.

Cut 12 (13) “…1.5-million people.”

DOTD is asking drivers to sign the “Buckle Up, Phone Down” pledge. Rodney Mallett with DOTD says

cell phones can come in handy in cars – as long as you use the hands-free functions.

Cut 9 (15)  “…hands-free options.”

Mallett says taking your eyes off the road can have disastrous results.

On Sunday, LSU athletic director Scott Woodward fired Brian Kelly. Last night, LSU fired Woodward. Tiger Rag magazine editor Glenn Guilbeau says it didn’t matter that the LSU grad hired three national championship-winning coaches in Jay Johnson, Kim Mulkey and Jay Clark – the money he paid Kelly, who never came close to winning a national title, ultimately led to his demise.

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Congressman Steve Scalise will have a Democratic challenger in next year’s general election. Special education teacher Lauren Jewett is launching a campaign to unseat the nine-term incumbent.

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So far, Jewett and Scalise are the only two running.

While taking the kids trick or treating use extra caution while you’re out and about, especially after dark. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

DOTD is urging Louisianans to sign the “Buckle Up, Phone Down” pledge. The campaign encourages drivers and passengers to do just that – wear their seatbelts and put the phone down while driving. Rodney Mallett with DOTD says seat belt use reduces the risk of a fatal injury in a crash by more than 45-percent.

Cut 8 (08) “…save your life.”

Data released by AARP this week shows that almost one-million people in Louisiana provide unpaid and unsupported care to older loved ones at home. Advocacy Director Andrew Muhl says even though the vast majority of seniors who need assistance would prefer to live out their elder years at home, the state puts a disproportionate amount of money towards nursing homes instead of in-home care.

Cut 9 (10)  “…in-home care.”

A new study by Leaders for a Better Louisiana says the Early Childhood Education Fund is in danger of running out of money by 2030. Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin says if that happens, fewer kids would be able to be served.

Cut 5 (15) “…have right now.”

As Louisiana weather starts to get colder, Ken Pastorick with the State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging you to practice safe home heating habits in order to prevent your home from catching on fire.

Cut 12 (15) “…leave those unattended.”

69 people have died in 51 home fires in the state so far this year.

The 119th State Fair of Louisiana begins today in Shreveport and will run through November 16th. Marketing Manager Russell Adams says there’s something new every year, and this year is no different.

Cut 6 (12) “…something to see.”

Adams says this year’s state fair will also feature over 30 live bands, featuring some notable Louisiana artists.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed that rookie quarterback Tyler Shough will be the starter for the rest of the season. Shough will make his first NFL start against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday. Shough says that it’s good to be the starter, but he wants to go out and prove himself with a win on Sunday.

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Kickoff in Los Angeles is at 3:05 p.m.

The New Orleans Pelicans are still winless through four games after being defeated by the Denver Nuggets by a score of 122-88. Rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears led the team in scoring with 21 points. Zion Williamson returned from a left foot injury and scored 11 points. New Orleans travels to Los Angeles as they will take on the Clippers on Friday at 9:30 p.m.

With offensive coordinator Joe Sloan out at LSU, former Florida State offensive coordinator Alex Atkins will serve as the play caller for the Tigers, and Tim Rattay will serve as the quarterbacks coach. As the Tigers begin to prepare for their meeting with No. 4 Alabama next weekend, interim head coach Frank Wilson welcomes collaboration.

Cut 20 (19) “…players, not plays.”

Tulane looks to keep their college football playoff hopes alive tonight as they travel to San Antonio to face UTSA. The Green Wave are 6-and-1 and are riding a three game win streak. ESPN currently gives Tulane a 16% chance to make the playoffs. Kickoff at the Alamodome is at 6:30 p.m.

In high school football, Peyton Pop Houston and 7-and-1 Evangel Christian travel to Lafayette tonight to take on 7-and-1 Lafayette Christian Academy.

69 people have died in Louisiana home fires so far this year and Ken Pastorick with the State Fire Marshal’s Office urges residents to give themselves a fighting chance of surviving a house fire by having smoke alarms in the home. He says there’s help for those who can’t afford to install one

Cut 14 (10) “…it for free.”

A new study by Leaders for a Better Louisiana says the Early Childhood Education Fund is in danger of running out of money by 2030. The Fund that was granted 40 million dollars in seed money matches local contributions. But Better Louisiana Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin says if contributions keep growing…

Cut 4 (06) “…keep it sustainable.”

Data released by AARP this week shows that almost a million people in Louisiana care for aging loved ones at home with no assistance from the state. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The 119^th Louisiana State Fair begins today in Shreveport and will run all the way until November 16^th. Russell Adams, the marketing manager of the Louisiana State Fair, says there’s a new addition this year.

Cut 6 (10) “…to see.”

And he says Food vendors from all over the country are there.

69 people have died in 51 home fires in the state so far this year. Those 51 fires are 15 more than what the state had at the same time last year. Ken Pastorick with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says it’s important that residents have smoke alarms in their homes so they have a fighting chance to survive.

Cut 13 (07)  “…in your house.”

He says Operation Save-A-Life provides free smoke alarms and installations for residents who don’t have a smoke alarm.

AARP says almost a million Louisianans provide in home care to older loved and Director of Advocacy for AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says it’s a huge burden on the family caregivers, in both time and money.

Cut 11 (11) “…a loved one.”

AARP says 80-percent of family caregivers spend their own money to pay for their aging loved ones’ needs, averaging more than seven-thousand dollars a year while the state puts a disproportionate amount of money towards nursing homes instead of in-home care.

The 119th State Fair of Louisiana begins today in Shreveport and will run through November 16th. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

A new study by Leaders for a Better Louisiana says the Early Childhood Education Fund is in danger of running out of money by 2030. The fund was established in 2017 as a dollar-for-dollar match to local communities which raise money for early childhood education. It was seeded with a one-time appropriation of 40-million dollars, with dedicated revenue streams added on later. But Better Louisiana Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin says the fund is not keeping up with local contributions.

Cut 3 (09) “…keep it going.”

As Louisiana weather starts to get colder, Ken Pastorick with the State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging residents to practice safe home heating habits to prevent their homes from catching fire.

Cut 12 (15) “…leave those unattended.”

69 people have died in 51 home fires in the state so far this year.

Leaders for a Better Louisiana says the Early Childhood Education Fund that matches local communities’ contributions for early childhood education is in danger of being depleted by 2030 unless the state adds more funds. Chief Policy Officer, Barry Erwin says it could mean fewer kids would be served.

Cut 5 (15) “…have right now.”

Data released by AARP this week shows that almost a million people in Louisiana care for aging loved ones at home with no assistance from the state. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport kicks off today. Marketing manager, Russell Adams, says in addition to 30 live bands and a brand new Ferris wheel, there will be food choices from all over the country.

Cut 7 (12) “…all over.”

The 119th State Fair of Louisiana begins today in Shreveport and will run through November 16th. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

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Data released by AARP this week shows that almost a million people in Louisiana care for aging loved ones at home with no assistance from the state. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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A new study by Leaders for a Better Louisiana says the Early Childhood Education Fund is in danger of running out of money by 2030. The fund was established in 2017 as a dollar-for-dollar match to local communities which raise money for early childhood education. It was seeded with a one-time appropriation of 40-million dollars, with dedicated revenue streams added on later. But Better Louisiana Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin says the fund is not keeping up with local contributions.

Cut 3 (09) “…keep it going.”

Erwin says as a result, unless the state finds a way to put more money into the Early Childhood Education Fund, it will eventually run dry.

Cut 4 (10) “…keep it sustainable.”

Erwin says if that happens, fewer kids would be able to be served.

Cut 5 (15) “…have right now.”

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The 119th State Fair of Louisiana begins today in Shreveport and will run through November 16th. Marketing Manager Russell Adams says one of this year’s new additions includes a brand new Ferris wheel.

Cut 6 (12) “…something to see.”

There would be no state fair without the endless food choices. Adams says food vendors from all over the country are in Shreveport for the next couple of weeks.

Cut 7 (08) “…from all over.”

Adams says this year’s state fair will also feature over 30 live bands, featuring some notable Louisiana artists.

Cut 8 (13) “…rap and blues.”

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Data released by AARP this week shows that almost one-million people in Louisiana provide unpaid and unsupported care to older loved ones at home. That accounts for almost 30-percent of the state’s adult population. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, says even though the vast majority of seniors who need assistance would prefer to live out their elder years at home, the state puts a disproportionate amount of money towards nursing homes instead of in-home care.

Cut 9 (10)  “…in-home care.”

Muhl says as a result, scores of seniors and the loved ones who care for them end up going it alone without any state assistance.

Cut 10 (10) “…a nursing home.”

Muhl says that puts a huge burden on the family caregivers, both in terms of money and time.

Cut 11 (11) “…a loved one.”

AARP says 80-percent of family caregivers spend their own money to pay for their aging loved ones’ needs, averaging more than seven-thousand dollars a year, and more than half juggle full-time or part-time jobs and take on debt.

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As Louisiana weather starts to get colder, Ken Pastorick with the State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging residents to practice safe home heating habits in order to prevent their homes from catching on fire.

Cut 12 (15) “…leave those unattended.”

69 people have died in 51 home fires in the state so far this year. Those 51 fires are 15 more than what the state had at the same time last year. Pastorick says it’s important that residents have smoke alarms in their homes so that they have a fighting chance to survive a house fire.

Cut 13 (07)  “…in your house.”

Pastorick says residents who may not have smoke alarms can take advantage of Operation Save-A-Life, which is a free program offering smoke alarms and installations across the state.

Cut 14 (10) “…it for free.”

Police in Monroe quickly make an arrest in connection with a triple murder that has shaken the community. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 25 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A new study by Leaders for a Better Louisiana says the Early Childhood Education Fund is in danger of running out of money by 2030. The Fund that was granted 40 million dollars in seed money matches local contributions. But Better Louisiana Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin says if contributions keep growing…

Cut 4 (06) “…keep it sustainable.”

Almost a million people in Louisiana provide unpaid and unsupported care to older loved ones at home. That’s according to recent data from AARP. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, says the majority of seniors who need assistance prefer to live in their own home, but the state puts a disproportionate amount of money towards nursing homes leaving scores of seniors and the loved ones without any state assistance.

Cut 10 (10) “…a nursing home.”

The 119^th Louisiana State Fair begins today in Shreveport and will run all the way until November 16^th. Russell Adams, the marketing manager of the Louisiana State Fair, says there’s a new addition this year.

Cut 6 (10) “…to see.”

And he says Food vendors from all over the country are there.

A new study by Leaders for a Better Louisiana says the Early Childhood Education Fund is in danger of running out of money by 2030. The fund was established in 2017 as a dollar-for-dollar match to local communities which raise money for early childhood education. But Better Louisiana Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin says the fund is not keeping up with local contributions.

Cut 3 (09) “…keep it going.”

Data released by AARP this week shows that almost one-million people in Louisiana provide unpaid and unsupported care to older loved ones at home. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, says the state puts a disproportionate amount of money towards nursing homes instead of in-home care.

Cut 9 (10)  “…in-home care.”

The 119th Louisiana State Fair begins today in Shreveport and will run through November 16th. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”