One community in Caddo Parish is grieving the senseless line-of-duty killing of a Vivian police officer. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

All SNAP recipients in Louisiana will receive their full benefits this month. Governor Landry made that announcement today. He said some elderly and disabled recipients will get extra benefits after getting 25-percent assistance November 1st through the 4th.

A former University of New Orleans basketball player admitted to his role in a point shaving scandal. The NCAA accused Dae Dae Hunter and two of his teammates of intentionally trying to lose against the point spread in at least seven games last season. Hunter told ABC’s Good Morning America a bettor from Las Vegas viewed them as easy targets. 

Cut 14 (06) “…a certain spread.”

Hunter says he agreed to it so that he could get money to care for his newborn child.

A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana University has filed a grievance against the school, asking to be reinstated as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. William Most, the attorney who represents Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), says she was removed after a report came out in which she described elevated levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake.

Cut 9 (10)  “…of the pollution.”

One community in Caddo Parish is grieving the senseless line-of-duty killing of a Vivian police officer. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Saturday morning, the Pelicans fired Head Coach Willie Green. Andrew Greenstein caught up with Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center last night prior to the team’s 124-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The Caddo Parish community of Vivian is mourning the line-of-duty murder of a police officer. Marc Brock was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing Brock. Caddo Parish Commissioner Chris Kracman, whose district includes Vivian, says Officer Brock accomplished so much in his short time on Earth.

Cut 3 (10) “…a police officer.”

Last night, there was a candlelight vigil at the North Caddo football field. Commissioner Kracman says people turned out in droves.

Cut 4 (08) “…bleachers were packed.”

Kracman says the turnout at the vigil is a testament to how loved Brock was by everyone in and around Vivian.

Cut 5 (08) “…Brock had touched.”

Alexander was arrested and is charged with second-degree murder and cyberstalking. He’s being held without bond.

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If you had Willie Green in your first NBA coach to be fired pool, you win. On Saturday, the Pelicans fired Green after the team lost ten out of their first 12 games, many by lopsided scores. Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars says wins and losses weren’t the main reason why the decision was made to fire Green.

Cut 6 (13) “…see that happening.”

James Borrego was named interim head coach; and in the immediate aftermath of Green’s firing, Borrego said his job was to get the team to play hard, especially since there’s still 69 games to go in the season.

Cut 7 (08) “…including me.”

But last night, the Pelicans weren’t better. Although they showed fight after falling behind in the first quarter, they couldn’t keep up with the Golden State Warriors, and they lost, 124-106. Before the game, Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center gave their thoughts about the coaching change.

Cut 8 (09) “…wasn’t doing it.”

It doesn’t get any easier for Borrego and the Pelicans — they host the world champion Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. Tipoff is at seven.

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A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana University has filed a grievance against the school, asking to be reinstated as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. William Most, the attorney who represents Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), says she was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake.

Cut 9 (10)  “…of the pollution.”

Most says the findings of Dr. Emami’s research caught university officials off-guard, and they immediately plotted to remove her from the project.

Cut 10 (08) “…from heavy industry.”

Emami is a tenured professor of chemistry and remains with the school in that capacity. Most says what the school did in removing her from the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project is a clear violation of the First Amendment and a violation of her academic freedoms.

Cut 11 (09) “…losing their project.”

Southeastern says Dr. Emami’s complaint will be given due consideration to ensure that fairness and due process are afforded.

A community mourns a Caddo Parish police officer killed in the line of duty. People packed the stands at the North Caddo football field for a vigil for Vivian police officer Marc Brock, who was shot to death as he was investigating a cyberstalking complaint against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander. Commissioner Chris Kracman, whose district includes Vivian, says the turnout is a testament to how much people loved Brock.

Cut 5 (08) “…Brock had touched.”

A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana who was removed from leading the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project files a grievance, seeking to be reinstated into that role. It happened after a story ran in which Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee) described elevated levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake. Her attorney, William Most, says the school violated her academic freedoms.

Cut 11 (09) “…losing their project.” 

A former University of New Orleans basketball player owns up to his mistake. Dae Dae Hunter appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and admitted to his role in a point shaving scandal. The NCAA accused Hunter and two of his teammates, Duquavian Short and Jamond Vincent, of intentionally trying to lose against the point spread in at least seven games last season. Hunter admitted he was in on it.

Cut 13 (08)  “…miss a couple.”

Hunter said he did it so that he could get money to care for his newborn child.

ULM loses its sixth in a row, falling to South Alabama, 26-14. Coach Bryant Vincent says the Warhawks are having a hard time staying away from beating themselves.

Cut 19 (17) “…fourth down.”

One community in Caddo Parish is grieving the senseless line-of-duty killing of a Vivian police officer. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Saturday morning, the Pelicans fired Head Coach Willie Green. Andrew Greenstein caught up with Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center last night prior to the team’s 124-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The Caddo Parish community of Vivian is mourning the line-of-duty murder of a police officer. Marc Brock was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing Brock. Caddo Parish Commissioner Chris Kracman, whose district includes Vivian, says Officer Brock accomplished so much in his short time on Earth.

Cut 3 (10) “…a police officer.”

Last night, there was a candlelight vigil at the North Caddo football field. Commissioner Kracman says people turned out in droves.

Cut 4 (08) “…bleachers were packed.”

Kracman says the turnout at the vigil is a testament to how loved Brock was by everyone in and around Vivian.

Cut 5 (08) “…Brock had touched.”

Alexander was arrested and is charged with second-degree murder and cyberstalking. He’s being held without bond.

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If you had Willie Green in your first NBA coach to be fired pool, you win. On Saturday, the Pelicans fired Green after the team lost ten out of their first 12 games, many by lopsided scores. Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars says wins and losses weren’t the main reason why the decision was made to fire Green.

Cut 6 (13) “…see that happening.”

James Borrego was named interim head coach; and in the immediate aftermath of Green’s firing, Borrego said his job was to get the team to play hard, especially since there’s still 69 games to go in the season.

Cut 7 (08) “…including me.”

But last night, the Pelicans weren’t better. Although they showed fight after falling behind in the first quarter, they couldn’t keep up with the Golden State Warriors, and they lost, 124-106. Before the game, Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center gave their thoughts about the coaching change.

Cut 8 (09) “…wasn’t doing it.”

It doesn’t get any easier for Borrego and the Pelicans — they host the world champion Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. Tipoff is at seven.

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A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana University has filed a grievance against the school, asking to be reinstated as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. William Most, the attorney who represents Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), says she was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake.

Cut 9 (10)  “…of the pollution.”

Most says the findings of Dr. Emami’s research caught university officials off-guard, and they immediately plotted to remove her from the project.

Cut 10 (08) “…from heavy industry.”

Emami is a tenured professor of chemistry and remains with the school in that capacity. Most says what the school did in removing her from the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project is a clear violation of the First Amendment and a violation of her academic freedoms.

Cut 11 (09) “…losing their project.”

We have reached out to Southeastern for a response and are waiting to hear back.

Grief in Caddo Parish after a police officer in Vivian is killed in the line of duty. Marc Brock was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing him. Last night, there was a candlelight vigil at the North Caddo football field, and Commissioner Chris Kracman says people turned out in droves.

Cut 4 (08) “…bleachers were packed.”

A Southeastern Louisiana University chemistry professor who was removed as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project makes a formal request to be reinstated in that role. Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake. Her attorney, William Most, says her findings caught university officials off-guard.

Cut 10 (08) “…from heavy industry.”

If you had Willie Green in your first NBA coach to be fired pool, you win. On Saturday, the Pelicans fired Green after the team lost ten out of their first 12 games, many by lopsided scores. Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars says wins and losses weren’t the main reason why the decision was made to fire Green.

Cut 6 (13) “…see that happening.”

James Borrego has been named interim head coach.

Despite losing out on the Southland Conference title, Southeastern Louisiana is still alive for an at-large FCS playoff spot after beating Incarnate Word, 10-7. It was a good win for Coach Frank Scelfo’s team after losing the week before to Lamar.

Cut 17 (19)  “…we did.”

One community in Caddo Parish is grieving the senseless line-of-duty killing of a Vivian police officer. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

A former University of New Orleans basketball player owns up to his mistake. Dae Dae Hunter appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America this morning and admitted to his role in a point shaving scandal. Hunter said he did it to get money to care for his newborn child.

A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana University has filed a grievance against the school, asking to be reinstated as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. William Most, the attorney who represents Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), says she was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake.

Cut 9 (10)  “…of the pollution.”

The Pelicans over the weekend fired fifth year head coach Willie Green after the team stumbled to a 2-and-10 start. James Borrego was named interim head coach; he said his job is to get the team to play hard, especially since there’s still 69 games to go in the season.

Cut 7 (08) “…including me.”

It was pretty much the same story though last night; the Pelicans lost to Golden State, 124-106.

The Caddo Parish community of Vivian is mourning the line-of-duty murder of police officer, Marc Brock.  He was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing Brock. Caddo Parish Commissioner Chris Kracman says Officer Brock accomplished much in his short time on Earth.

Cut 3 (10) “…a police officer.”

Last night, there was a candlelight vigil at the North Caddo football field.

Almost 800,000 Louisianans receive SNAP benefits and Gov. Jeff Landry says all of them are getting their full federal benefits for November. Some elderly and disabled participants will receive extra benefits after getting 25% of state-funded assistance Nov. 1-4. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins said federal benefits would be available today and the Louisiana Department of Health says they are preparing to distribute the full federal benefits today.

More than 12-thousand drivers who have auto insurance through Allstate will see a decrease in auto insurance premiums next year. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

LSU football ended its three-game losing streak this Saturday after defeating Arkansas 23-22. Just before the game, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was ruled out with an abdominal injury, so sophomore Michael Van Buren got his first start, and he completed 21 out of 31 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown. He didn’t throw any interceptions but was sacked four times. Van Buren says his first SEC win is one he will not soon forget.

Cut 16 (12) “…just feels amazing.”

With the win, LSU is now bowl eligible. The Tigers wrap up their home schedule Saturday against Western Kentucky; kickoff is at 6:45. Their final regular-season game is a week later at Oklahoma.

The No. 5 LSU women’s basketball team will take a short drive down Interstate 10 to New Orleans this evening as the Tigers take on Tulane tonight at 6 p.m.

The Pelicans dropped their fifth straight game and the first since firing Willie Green last night after losing to the Golden State Warriors by a score of 124-106. Trey Murphy led New Orleans in scoring with 20 points. James Borrego coached his first game as the interim head coach and says he will not take the opportunity for granted.

CUT 21 (16): “ever experienced.”

The Pelicans are back at it tonight as they will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7 p.m.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will be out for the foreseeable future after suffering a potentially season-ending knee injury during Sunday’s 30-27 loss to the Carolinas Panthers. The Falcons travel to New Orleans this Sunday to face the Saints and veteran backup quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to get the start.

The Lafourche Parish School Board is under fire for its handling of a group of male students who share A-I produced nude images of female classmates. One of the victims was expelled for hitting a boy who had shared an image of her. Her father told the board that his daughter has suffered from depression so severe that he had to hire a counselor.

Cut 13 (07)  “…in her life.”

The board eventually reduced her expulsion to suspension. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has charged one boy for sharing those images, and more charges are likely.

The Pelicans fired coach Willie Green Saturday after the team lost ten out of their first 12 games and many by lopsided scores. Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars says wins and losses weren’t the main reason for the decision to fire Green.

Cut 6 (07) “…that happening.”

James Borrego (Bor Ray go) was named interim head coach.

About 12-thousand drivers who have auto insurance through Allstate will see a decrease on their auto insurance premiums next year.   Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the rate decreases of 7 percent and 15 percent are good news…but tells us there’s more work needed to address commercial auto insurance…

Cut 26 (10) “…individual consumer.”

The rate changes are for customers of Encompass Insurance and Allstate North American Insurance.

A new report shows military-related spending in Louisiana generated more than 17-billion dollars in total economic activity last year. Louisiana Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says there has been notable expansion in the state’s defense sector since the previous study four years ago…

Cut 25 (10)  “…national security.”

There is public outrage over the Lafourche Parish School Board’s handling of the harm done to some female students who were victims of male students sharing fake A-I generated nude photos of the girls. One of the girls was suspended for striking some of those boys on the school bus. An attorney for one of the families, Gregory Miller, told the board after the girl’s pleas to the school for help fell on deaf ears.

Cut 12 (06) “…that from her.”

The board eventually reduced the girl’s expulsion to a suspension and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has charged one boy for sharing those images, and more charges are likely.

About 12-thousand drivers who have auto insurance through Allstate will see a decrease on their auto insurance premium next year. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the has approved a seven-percent rate decrease for Allstate North American Insurance Company and a 15-percent decrease for Encompass Insurance Company of America’s National General program. Temple says this good news…

Cut 4 (11) “…insurance companies.”

Saturday morning, the Pelicans fired Head Coach Willie Green. Andrew Greenstein caught up with Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center last night prior to the team’s 124-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

LSU’s three-game losing streak is over and they are bowl eligible. Sophomore Michael Van Buren got his first start as quarterback as just before the game, Garrett Nussmeier was ruled out due to injury. VanBuren completed 21 out of 31 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown. Coach Frank Wilson said Van Buren got off to a shaky start but got more confident as the game went on.

Cut 15 (13) “…times as well.”