Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says stronger building codes are needed in coastal regions to withstand major storms, saying they could prevent future displacement of these communities.

Cut 10 (09) “…more resilient homes.”

Homeowners who build to code can expect insurance discounts, but Temple says the benefits extend far beyond that.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina, to help its counterpart there. Director Jeff Dorson says with another storm approaching, it could use some help in continuing its mission.

Cut 15 (10) “…and dog food.”

Three years ago, Asheville-based feline advocacy group Sister Kitten delivered much-needed supplies to Louisiana in the wake of severe storms here; Dorson says the Humane Society was able to return the favor following Helene.

St. John Parish announced arrests in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle. Colleen Crain has the story.

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If you play Mega Millions, get ready to fork over more money for your chance at life-changing money. Starting in April, each Mega Millions ticket will go up from two dollars to five dollars. That’s just one of several changes the game will be undergoing, including increasing your odds of hitting the jackpot.

Two men are under arrest in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle in LaPlace last week. St. John Parish Sheriff Michael Tregre (Traag) says Sa’Miya McClain and Ron Tate and their family were unaware that Cartez Foster and Patrick Maxon were going to their subdivision to shoot the person who beat them.

Cut 9 (11)  “…both incidents.”

One other victim in the home was grazed in her leg.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has emphasized the need for stronger building codes in coastal regions, saying reforms could strengthen coastal Louisiana’s resilience against future storms.

Cut 12 (10) “…after an event.”

Temple says strengthening building codes should be a legislative priority when lawmakers reconvene in Baton Rouge in 2025.

New Orleans is turning blue today, and not because the Saints lost last night. Today is New Orleans Law Enforcement Day; and Melanie Talia (TAAL-ee-uh), the president and CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, says wearing blue or shining blue lights is a way for everyone to express appreciation for law enforcement.

Cut 6 (11) “…local law enforcement.”

They chose October 8th – 10/8 – to observe Go Blue Day because 10-8 is police code for “in service.”.

At the request of the National Football League, the CIty of New Orleans is establishing a “clean zone” in the city from one week before the Super Bowl and two days afterwards. During this time, street vendors will be barred from selling items or services using NFL-related branding without a permit. The clean zone includes the French Quarter, the Central Business District and other areas in the vicinity. Violators face fines of up to 500 dollars.

Amid a busy hurricane season, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says Louisiana needs to have stronger building codes in coastal regions, suggesting state lawmakers should make it a priority when they convene next year.  Here’s Sean Richardson

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina. Director Jeff Dorson says they delivered a lot of supplies for animals of all kinds and not just to Asheville.

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Two men are in custody accused in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle in LaPlace Friday night. St. John Parish Sheriff Michael Tregre (Traag) says Sa’Miya McClain and Ron Tate were killed as part of a revenge plot by Cartez Foster and Patrick Maxon.

Cut 7 (08) “…the three-year-old.”

New Orleans is invited to go blue for New Orleans Law Enforcement Day. Melanie Talia (TAAL-ee-uh), the president and CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, says the city will be awash in blue.

Cut 4 (17) “…of law enforcement.”

In the aftermath of hurricanes Francine and Helene, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is calling for stronger building codes in coastal regions, saying Alabama has done it successfully.  Temple says balancing new regulations with the concerns of residents and builders will be crucial for successful adoption and implementation of any plan.

Cut 11 (10) “…here in Louisiana.”

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina, to help its counterpart there. Director Jeff Dorson says they delivered a lot of supplies for animals of all kinds.

Cut 13 (11)  “…affected as well.”

Three years ago, Asheville-based feline advocacy group Sister Kitten delivered much-needed supplies to Louisiana; Dorson says they were happy to return the favor.

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St. John Parish announced arrests in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle. Colleen Crain has the story.

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Several Louisiana parishes are deploying first responders to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton. The Louisiana Task Force 1, made up of Southeast Louisiana First Responders, traveled to Tallahassee, Florida ahead of Milton’s landfall and will make the journey to Orlando on later today.  Officials say the crews are trained, equipped, and ready to help in any way they can.

Two men are in custody accused in the shooting deaths of 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle in LaPlace Friday night. St. John Parish authorities say Sa’Miya McClain and Ron Tate were victims of a regenge plan by Cartez Foster and Patrick Maxon. Sheriff Michael Tregre (Traag) says  says the two had taken a beaten earlier in the evening after they attacked a woman and drove to Sugar Ridge Subdivision to shoot the person who beat them

Cut 8 (10) “…verbal confrontation.”

New Orleans is going blue for New Orleans Law Enforcement Day. People are encouraged to wear blue in support of law enforcement and  the Mercedes Superdome will be awash in blue, along with many other iconic buildings.  Melanie Talia (TAAL-ee-uh), the president and CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, explains why October 8^th was chosen as Go Blue Day.

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina, to help its counterpart there. Director Jeff Dorson says they delivered a lot of supplies for animals of all kinds. And with another storm taking aim now at the Florida peninsula, Dorson says they’ll be ready to help again, with your help.

Cut 15 (10) “…and dog food.”

This Hurricane season Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is emphasizing  the for stronger building codes in coastal regions, suggesting it should be a priority for Louisiana lawmakers. Temple says with a recent surge in residents along the coast, stronger building techniques that will withstand Gulf storms could prevent future displacement of these communities.

Cut 10 (09) “…more resilient homes.”

New Orleans will feel a little blue today – and, no, it’s not for bad things. Andrew Greenstein explains.

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St. John Parish announced arrests in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle. Colleen Crain has the story.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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In the aftermath of hurricanes Francine and Helene, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says Louisiana needs to have stronger building codes in coastal regions, suggesting it should be a legislative priority when lawmakers convene in 2025.

Cut 3 (28) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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New Orleans is invited to go blue for New Orleans Law Enforcement Day. Melanie Talia (TAAL-ee-uh), the president and CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, says the city will be awash in blue.

Cut 4 (17) “…of law enforcement.”

Furthermore, people are asked to wear blue to support law enforcement. Talia says they chose October 8th to observe Go Blue Day for a specific reason.

Cut 5 (09) “…in blue.”

Talia says wearing blue or shining blue lights is a way for everyone to express their appreciation for law enforcement.

Cut 6 (11) “…local law enforcement.”

This is the second year that the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation is inviting people to wear blue in support of law enforcement.

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Two men are in custody accused in the shooting deaths of an innocent 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle in LaPlace Friday night. St. John Parish Sheriff Michael Tregre (Traag) says Sa’Miya McClain and Ron Tate and their family were unaware that Cartez Foster and Patrick Maxon’s revenge plot was randomly unfolding outside their home.

Cut 7 (08) “…the three-year-old.”

Tregre says Foster and Maxon had been beaten up earlier in the evening after they attacked a woman.

Cut 8 (10) “…verbal confrontation.”

The two allegedly drove to Sugar Ridge Subdivision to shoot the person who beat them. Tregre says the investigation came together while at the hospital interviewing the victim who had been pistol whipped.

Cut 9 (11)  “…both incidents.”

Tregre says Foster and Maxon were arrested on the pistol-whipping case in Jefferson Parish Saturday morning while investigators continued to collect evidence in the murders. One other victim in the home received a graze wound to her leg.

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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has emphasized the need for stronger building codes in coastal regions, suggesting it should be a legislative priority when lawmakers convene in 2025. Temple noted that the state’s coastal areas have experienced a surge in new residents over recent decades. Enhancing building techniques to withstand Gulf of Mexico storms could prevent future displacement of these communities.

Cut 10 (09) “…more resilient homes.”

Temple pointed to Alabama as an example of a state that successfully implemented stricter building codes for its most at-risk areas. He stressed that balancing new regulations with the concerns of residents and builders will be crucial for successful adoption and implementation.

Cut 11 (10) “…here in Louisiana.”

Homeowners who build to code can expect insurance discounts, but Temple argues that the benefits extend far beyond savings. Temple believes reforms could strengthen coastal Louisiana’s resilience against future storms.

Cut 12 (10) “…after an event.”

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina, to help its counterpart there. Director Jeff Dorson says they delivered a lot of supplies for animals of all kinds.

Cut 13 (11)  “…affected as well.”

Dorson says Asheville isn’t the only city the Humane Society helped out following the storm.

Cut 14 (09) “…was adversely affected.”

With another major storm taking aim on the region – this time the Florida peninsula – Dorson says the Humane Society is ready to help any community that needs it. And there are ways you can help in its mission.

Cut 15 (10) “…and dog food.”

Three years ago, Asheville-based feline advocacy group Sister Kitten delivered much-needed supplies to Louisiana; Dorson says the Humane Society was able to return the favor following Helene.

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An LSU defense striving to improve faces its biggest test on Saturday night when the 13^th ranked Tigers take on ninth ranked Ole Miss. The Rebels rank second in the country in total offense, averaging 577 yards a game. LSU Coach Brian Kelly says one way to slow down Ole Miss, is to keep its offense off the field, which means LSU wants to win the time of possession

Cut 16 (16)   “…clear advantage.”

Last year’s game between these two teams, a track meet broke out as Ole Miss won 55-49 and the two teams combined for 1,343 yards. Kelly does not want to see another touchdown fest…

Cut 17 (17) “…score appropriately.”

The 706 yards allowed by LSU was a school record. Kelly remembers why it was a long day for his defense…

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There was no late lead to hold onto this time for the Saints. The Saints went into Arrowhead Stadium last night and got doubled up by the two-time defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, 26-13. After the game, Coach Dennis Allen was not happy with his team’s performance.

Cut 19 (24) “….disappointed in that.”  

Towards the end of the game, quarterback Derek Carr left the game with an oblique injury. Carr said it hurt not being able to be on the field to help his team late in the game with the game on the line.

Cut 20 (15) “…but I couldn’t” 

Before exiting the game with the injury, Carr threw for 185 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He will have an MRI today to evaluate the injury. Alvin Kamara was only able to muster 26 rushing yards on 11 carries. The Saints will try to right the ship Sunday against the Buccaneers at the Superdome.

The Florida peninsula is bracing for a hurricane that’s as strong as strong can be. Hurricane Milton is currently a Category Five hurricane – the highest level on the hurricane scale. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says even if the storm weakens before it makes landfall on Wednesday, the storm surge will still be very severe.

Cut 4 (13) “…it comes in.”

In honor of National Manufacturing Month, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is holding several events aimed at highlighting manufacturing opportunities throughout the state. Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Grant Development Lindsay Green says the manufacturing industry is very lucrative with several high-paying jobs.

Cut 14 (15) “…in Central Louisiana.”

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, just two weeks after Hurricane Francine hit southern Louisiana as a Category 2.  Will these storms impact the insurance landscape in Louisiana?  Sean Richardson has more.

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A deadly shooting at a concert in Bunkie over the weekend. The shooting happened at the Magnolia on Main shortly after 1:30 yesterday morning with hundreds gathered. One concertgoer was killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries.

After a new law went into effect in April, 17-year-olds can now be tried as adults. Governor Landry said the goal is to deter teens from committing crimes. Richard Webster did a study on this for Veritae News, examining the arrests of 17-year-olds in three of the state’s biggest parishes – Orleans, Jefferson and East Baton Rouge.

Cut 9 (09)  “…be the case.”

In honor of, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is holding several events aimed at highlighting manufacturing opportunities throughout the state. Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Grant Development Lindsay Green

Cut 12 (17) “…the manufacturing space.”

Green says the manufacturing industry is very lucrative with several high-paying jobs.

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, just two weeks after Hurricane Francine hit southern Louisiana as a Category 2. This is the fourth hurricane to strike the Gulf Coast this season, and while the full extent of damage is still unknown, Insurance Information Institute spokesperson Mark Friedlander says that these storms rarely impact the insurance landscape alone.

Cut 6 (08) “…reinsurance cost.”

Hurricane Milton is now a Category Five storm with maximum sustained winds of 160 miles an hour is barreling toward Florida and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says we may not be done with major storms this year.

Cut 5 (09) “…much more likely.”

One person is dead and another hospitalized with life threatening injuries following a shooting at a concert in Bunkie early Sunday morning. The shooting happened at the Magnolia on Main with hundreds gathered. The shooters fled the scene and are still on the loose. A third victim’s elbow was grazed by a bullet.

In honor of National Manufacturing Month, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is holding several events. The school is partnering with many local manufacturing companies raising awareness and recruiting future manufacturing professionals. Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Grant Development Lindsay Green…

Cut 13 (12) “…open house feel.” 

Green says the manufacturing industry is very lucrative with several high-paying jobs.

Another major hurricane is heading toward Florida. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Here in Louisiana Hurricanes cause devastating damage but we’re also vulnerable to other disasters and Insurance Information Institute spokesperson Mark Friedlander urges residents to get flood insurance …

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If you thought Hurricane Helene was a doozy, that may be nothing compared to what’s bearing down on Florida. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, just two weeks after Hurricane Francine hit southern Louisiana as a Category 2.  Will these storms impact the insurance landscape in Louisiana?  Sean Richardson has more.

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If you thought Hurricane Helene was bad, that could be nothing compared to what’s approaching the Florida Peninsula. Hurricane Milton is now a Category Five hurricane – the highest level on the hurricane scale – packing maximum sustained winds of 160 miles an hour. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says whether it makes landfall as a Category Five storm remains to be seen.

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Keim says even if the storm weakens before it makes landfall later this week, the storm surge will still be very severe.

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This is the second major hurricane to bear down on Florida in just a couple weeks, and Keim says we may not be done with major storms this year.

Cut 5 (09) “…much more likely.”

All this comes on the heels of Hurricane Helene, which left massive destruction in its wake, from the Big Bend area of Florida to North Carolina.

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Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, just two weeks after Hurricane Francine hit southern Louisiana as a Category 2. This is the fourth hurricane to strike the Gulf Coast this season, and while the full extent of damage is still unknown, Insurance Information Institute spokesperson Mark Friedlander says that these storms rarely impact the insurance landscape alone.

Cut 6 (08) “…reinsurance cost.”

Insurance companies protect themselves through reinsurance, a practice where they purchase insurance for their policies.  The severity of a storm, rather than its frequency, is what drives insurance claims and premium adjustments. According to Friedlander, the storm’s loss activity in specific areas significantly impacts claims and rates.

Cut 7 (13) “…cost to all consumers.”

One way to mitigate insurance cost is a FORTIFIED roof with some insurance companies offering discounts.  Friedlander urges residents to get flood insurance and recommend getting quotes from the nation flood insurance program and from private flood insurers….

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Thanks to a new Louisiana law, 17-year-olds can now be tried as adults, down from 18. Governor Landry said the goal is to deter teens from committing crimes. Has it worked?

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Richard Webster did a study on this for Veritae News, examining the arrests of 17-year-olds in three of the state’s biggest parishes – Orleans, Jefferson and East Baton Rouge. And he found that of the 203 arrested in those parishes since the law went into effect in April, 69-percent were arrested for non-violent crimes.

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Webster says a relatively small percentage of crimes committed by 17-year-olds based on the study were violent in nature.

Cut 11 (11) “…not that serious.”

Webster notes that with teens being tried in adult court for non-violent crimes, that information is public, and that could prevent them from landing jobs or getting public assistance.

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In honor of National Manufacturing Month, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is holding several events aimed at highlighting manufacturing opportunities throughout the state. Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Grant Development Lindsay Green says one thing they’re doing is reaching out to young people to expose them to the world of manufacturing.

Cut 12 (17) “…the manufacturing space.”

Green says later this month, the school will be reaching out to the community as a whole to tout the manufacturing industry.

Cut 13 (12) “…open house feel.” 

Green says the manufacturing industry is very lucrative with several high-paying jobs.

Cut 14 (15) “…in Central Louisiana.”

The school is partnering with many local manufacturing companies as part of its outreach in raising awareness and recruiting future manufacturing professionals.