There have been 13 named storms so far this hurricane season. Typically most storms are seen between mid-August and mid-October, and then the season usually winds down after October. LSU Public Health Climatologist, Barry Keim says once we get into November Louisiana should be able to breathe a sigh of relief…

Cut 5 (10) “…not very likely.”

Three LSU players have been named as SEC Players of the Week for their performances in the Tigers thrilling overtime victory over Ole Miss. Sophomore linebacker Whit Weeks had a career-best 18 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble and was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week. Weeks says the entire defense played great but this is a game he’ll never forget it….

Cut 10 (10) “…pretty cool.”

There are 11 presidential candidates on the Louisiana ballot, but time is running out to register to vote in the November election. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

School age kids in Louisiana and across the country are failing at physical activity says a new national report card. Dr. Katie Spring at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center says kids need one hour of physical activity a day, and it doesn’t have to be hard-core activity.

Cut 13 (07) “…hit those recommendations.” 

So far, the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has produced 13 named storms, including four tropical storms and nine hurricanes. Following a lull from mid-July to mid-August, the season saw a significant resurgence, now above average in named storms, hurricanes, major hurricanes, and total hurricane days. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the season is far from over.

Cut 4 (12) “…fro a while.”

If you want to vote in the presidential election and have not registered to vote, you’d better get a move on it. Tomorrow is the deadline to register online. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says once you register to vote, you will have many opportunities to cast your ballot early.

Cut 7 (12) “…vote on Sundays.”

Bradyn Swinson was named SEC Defensive Line Player of the Week. Swinson had a career-high eight tackles and two sacks. Q-B Garrett Nussmeier is the league’s offensive player of the week as he threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns. But Nuss also completed less than 50-percent of his passes and threw two interceptions…

Cut 11 (06) “…got a win.”

LSU is at Arkansas on Saturday.

A new national report card shows that kids in Louisiana and across the nation are achieving nearly a failing grade when it comes to physical activity. Dr. Katie Spring at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center at LSU, says kids are getting way too much screen time and not nearly enough physical activity.

Cut 12 (11) “…time a day.”

So far, the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has produced 13 named storms, including four tropical storms and nine hurricanes. Among these, four were major hurricanes: Beryl, Helen, Kirk, and Milton. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there have been 300 deaths due to storms this season…

Cut 3 (08) “…from these storms.”

If you want to vote in the presidential election and have not registered to vote, you’d better get a move on it. Tomorrow is the deadline to register online. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says registering online is easy.

Cut 6 (11) “…vote in Louisiana (2x).”

It was a game that lived up to every syllable of its billing – LSU came away with a hard-fought win over Ole Miss, and they needed overtime to do it. Andrew Greenstein was at Tiger Stadium for all the excitement.

Cut 21 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The massive construction project on I-20 in Bossier Parish enters its third and final phase, as traffic starts flowing on newly-built roadways. During construction, tractor-trailers have been prohibited from going through the construction zone, and DOTD Spokeswoman Erin Buchanan says that prohibition will remain in place for now.

Cut 9 (12)  “…areas along there.”

Buchanan says the project is still on track to be completed late next year.

It was a game that lived up to every syllable of its billing. LSU came back to beat Ole Miss, 29-26, in overtime. Coach Brian Kelly says it was the defense that gave them a chance to win…

Cut 13 (15)  “… complimentary football.”

What does Governor Landry’s tax reform proposal mean for you? Colleen Crain helps to break it down.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

For the third year in a row, loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings have been found on Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Project Manager Todd Baker says a total of 60 hatchlings emerged from two nests in 2024.

Cut 4 (08) “…turtles out there.”

Part of Governor Landry’s tax reform plan would reform the inventory tax and would eliminate the franchise tax. Tax attorney Sanders Colbert (COLE-bert) says those two taxes have been discouraging businesses from coming to the state.

Cut 12 (15) “…these property taxes.”

Lawmakers will convene in a special session to act on Landry’s sweeping proposal next month.

LSU fans couldn’t contain their excitement following the team’s 29-26 overtime win over Ole Miss. Fans stormed the field after Kyren Lacy caught the game-winning pass in overtime

Cut 16 (10)   “…Geaux Tigers!”

LSU has been fined 250-thousand dollars, which under SEC bylaws will go to Ole Miss.

Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings have been found on Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands for the third consecutive year. Sean Richardson has the story on the Chandeleur Island restoration project.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

If you’re looking for one of the spookiest places in the world to celebrate Halloween at, there’s one right here in the Pelican State. Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville is ranked as the sixth spookiest place by Planet Cruise, which analyzed data from TripAdvisor to come up with its list. The spookiest place in the world, according to the rankings, is Mary Kings Close in Edinburgh, Scotland.

A big milestone for the massive I-20 construction project in Bossier Parish. Today, three of the four ramps previously closed at the Old Minden Road interchange reopen. DOTD Spokeswoman Erin Buchanan says the project is moving along on schedule.

Cut 7 (08) “…of the final project.”

The lone holdout, the westbound on-ramp, is expected to reopen in a week following final drainage work.

We’re just weeks away from a special session, in which lawmakers will consider Governor Landry’s sweeping tax reform proposal. What does his proposal mean for the average Louisiana taxpayer? Tax attorney Sanders Colbert (COLE-bert) says the wealthiest taxpayers will still pay the lion’s share of the state’s income taxes.

Cut 10 (13) “…that are collected.”

It was a game for the ages – LSU comes back and beats Ole Miss, 29-26, in overtime. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier called it the worst game of his career, completing less than 50 percent of his passes and throwing two interceptions. But Head Coach Brian Kelly says the offense never blinked..

Cut 14 (15) “…for him.”

LSU moves up to eighth in both major polls following the win.

For the third year in a row, loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings have been found on Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Project Manager Todd Baker says since 2022, the islands have seen 136 turtle crawls.

Cut 6 (10) “…in good numbers.”

What does Governor Landry’s tax reform proposal mean for you? Colleen Crain helps break it down.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

Thibodaux’s Kryen Lacy was one of the heroes in Saturday night’s overtime win over Ole Miss, The LSU wideout caught the winning touchdown pass that set off a wild celebration in Tiger Stadium…

Cut 15 (09) “….to score more”

Three of the four closed ramps at the Old Minden Road interchanges on I-20 in Bossier Parish re-open today as progress continues on this major construction project in northwest Louisiana. DOTD Spokesperson Erin Buchanan says in a couple of weeks they’ll move to Phase 3…

Cut 8 (13) “….since the 60s”

For the third consecutive year in a row, endangered sea turtle hatchlings have been observed on the Chandeleur Islands, which are located off the easternmost point of Louisiana. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Project Manager Todd Baker says this discovery is part of a 300-million-dollar restoration project for the islands, which is expected to be completed by 2026.

Cut 5 (09) “…do it correctly.”

Since 2022, Baker says the islands have seen 136 turtle crawls, making it one of the highest-density nesting beaches in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

LSU fans are still on cloud nine after Saturday night’s come from behind overtime win over Ole Miss. The fans rushed the field following the winning score…

Cut 16 (11) “…Geaux Tigers”

LSU is now ranked 8^th in the AP Top 25 poll.

In our reports about Governor Jeff Landry’s tax reform plan, we’ve talked a lot about the Landry administration’s proposal to lower the state’s income tax and broaden the state sales tax. Tax Attorney Sanders Colbert says the governor also wants to simplify the state sales tax code, which Colbert says is among the most complicated in the country…

Cut 11 (16) “….and the state”

Legislators are studying the governor’s plan and are expected in Baton Rouge for a special session next month to vote on the proposals.

Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings have been found on Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands for the third consecutive year. Sean Richardson has the story on the Chandeleur Island restoration project.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Near record high temperatures in south Louisiana today, but a cold front will hit the state on Tuesday and high temperatures on Wednesday in north Louisiana will be around 70, mid 70s for south Louisiana with lows in the 40s. The National Hurricane Center is watching an area of low pressure in the central Atlantic that has a medium chance of developing into a named storm later this week.

On a night when LSU was celebrating 100 years of Tiger Stadium, LSU won in overtime on Saturday night over Ole Miss….

Cut 3 (35) “….I’m Andrew Greenstein”

ULM and the Ragin Cajuns also won on Saturday. Southeastern Louisiana improved to 2-and-0 in the Southland, but the Saints were outscored 27 to 0 in the second half and lost to Tampa Bay 51 to 27. New Orleans has lost four straight and will welcome Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos to the Dome on Thursday night.

For the third year in a row, loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings have been found on Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Project Manager Todd Baker says a total of 60 hatchlings emerged from two nests in 2024.

Cut 4 (08) “…turtles out there.”

Baker says this discovery is part of a 300-million-dollar restoration project for the islands, which is expected to be completed by 2026.

The I-20 rehabilitation project in Bossier Parish continues to move forward. Three of the four closed ramps at the Old Minden Road interchange are scheduled to reopen today. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says in two weeks the project will transition into the initial stages of Phase 3 with a traffic shift for I-20 eastbound onto new paved lanes on the interstate….

Cut 9 (12) “….areas along there”

Buchanan says the project is still on track to be completed late next year.

Louisiana crews have been redeployed to Florida after assisting in the Carolinas with Hurricane Helene. But GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux says Louisiana’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Francine remains unaffected. With hurricane season continuing until November 30, Thibodeaux urges Gulf Coast residents to stay prepared for future storms and says volunteers are always needed.

Cut 11 (11) “…thoughts and your prayers.”

If you’re looking for a reason for a good pot of gumbo, look no further.  Today’s National Gumbo Day!  Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser today’s the time to celebrate not only the flavors of gumbo but also the countless variations.

Cut 8 (09) “…that screams Louisiana”

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A Baton Rouge company that makes cooling equipment for work helmets and caps is involved in a court battle with a Sun Day Red, which is a joint venture between TaylorMade Golf legendary golfer Tiger Woods. Both companies have a similar logo, but Tigeraire CEO Jack Karavich says they began using their current logo in 2020, while Sun Day Red was founded earlier this year…

Cut 5 (10) “…Sun Day Red’s.”

It’s homecoming weekend at LSU as the Tigers take on Ole Miss tonight in Death Valley.  And it’s LSU’s first SEC game of the season. Head Coach Brian Kelly is expecting a great atmosphere as the school celebrates 100 years of Tiger Stadium…

Cut 15 (12) “…mixes differently.”