Starting on December 20th, graduating high school seniors who do not score well enough on LEAP tests to graduate, will have an avenue to appeal in order to graduate. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education President Holly Boffy is a big supporter of the policy…
cut 11 (12) “…..at students”
Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley and Governor-elect Jeff Landry oppose this new appeals process over concerns it waters down the value of a high school diploma.

Concordia Parish Sheriff deputies have arrested seven people involved in the beating of a woman who was held against her will for a night inside a residence. Authorities say the victim escaped and got help at a pharmacy in Vidalia. Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, Brandy Spears, says authorities are still searching for one person, 23-year-old Dustin Wright of Vidalia…
cut 9 (03) “….white male”

It’s official! Jayden Daniels is a Heisman finalist….
Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”
The Heisman will be awarded on Saturday night.

On Saturday December 16th, the Ragin Cajuns will play Jacksonville State in the R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Bowl Director Billy Ferrante…
cut 4 (12) “…Rich Rodriguez”
The game will kick off at 1:15 on December 16th.

One of the largest private owners of timberland in the world, Weyerhaeuser will invest 96 million dollars in its Winn Parish lumber mill in Winn Parish to reduce carbon emissions. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (33)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.” 

If you want your packages and holiday cards to reacher their destination by December 25^th you need to put them in the mail by December 16^th. You get an extra four days if you send them priority but if you send them by priority mail express you have to mail them by December 21^st.

California will face off against Texas Tech in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport on December 16^th.  Bowl spokesperson Erik Evenson says it’s their first power-five match-up since 2016. With two high-profile teams, Evenson says it’s a three-hour commercial for Shreveport-Bossier City.

Cut 6 (12) “…the game.”

Sixteen teams are getting ready to play in the state high school football championships. Among them, Union Parish will make their fourth straight state championship game appearance when they face St. James Friday afternoon. Farmers Head Coach Joe Spatafora says they want to win it all this year after finishing as a runner-up the last three seasons…

Cut 11 (11) “…last three.”

Governor John Bel Edwards set a goal to reduce GHG emissions to net zero by 2050. And Weyerhaeuser, one of the largest private owners of timberland is investing millions in Louisiana to modernize and decarbonize their facilities. Spokesperson Deano Orr says the Dodson facility will add a new trimmer, sorter, and stacker to improve mill efficiencies and help reach production targets. He says the technology will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and waste, in addition to…

Cut 4 (11) “…as well.”

Weyerhaeuser has eight locations in Louisiana including Hammond, Ruston, and Winnfield.Orr says the company is committed to the rural communities in the Bayou State. The first two CDKs are expected to be installed by the end of next year.

16 high school football teams will play in the Prep Classic that begins Thursday in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

Shreveport is hosting the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in primetime on Saturday December 16^th. Bowl Spokesperson, Erik Evenson says it’s a win-win for visiting fans and locals to enjoy the festivities leading up to kickoff.

Cut 8 (10) “…on Monday.” 

Weyerhaeuser, one of the largest private owners of timberland, is spending millions to modernize and decarbonize their Louisiana facilities. 96 million is going to a Winn parish lumber mill and Spokesperson Deano Orr says the company is committed to rural communities in the Bayou State. He says earlier this month the company announced the Thrive project…

Cut 5 (13) “ …first beneficiary.”  

The first two CDKs are expected to be installed by the end of next year.

Sixteen teams are getting ready to play in the state high school football championships. Opelousas will play Cecilia in the Division two non-select state title game on Friday at noon in the Caesars Superdome. Cecilia Coach Dennis Skains has the Bulldogs playing for its first state title game since 1995…

Cut 10 (10) “…with that”  

The Prep Classic gets underway Thursday in the Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans.

Time is getting short for sending holiday mail and packages and you want it to reach its destination by Dec 25th. If you’re sending by US mail the USPS website says, you have until December 16 to mail. You get an extra 4 days if you send priority but even the fastest method, priority mail express has to be sent by December 21^st. UPS and FedEx have similar deadlines.

California will face off against Texas Tech in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport on December 16^th.  Bowl spokesperson Erik Evenson says it’s their first power-five match-up since 2016 and the game will be a three-hour commercial for Shreveport-Bossier City.

Cut 6 (12) “…the game.”

Gov. John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards will honor Louisiana Veterans this evening at the 3^rd annual US Armed Forces Memorial Grove Lighting Ceremony in Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park. The Edwards are hosting with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to honor fallen soldiers and their families. The University Lab school Choir will sing as 100,000 lights will adorn the grove of Crepe Myrtles outside the Capitol, Monday evening beginning at 5:30 PM. Special guests include Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and National Guard Maj. Gen. Keith Waddell.

One of the largest private owners of timberland in the world, Weyerhaeuser, will invest 96 million dollars in its Dobson lumber mill in Winn Parish to reduce carbon emissions. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (33)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.” 

Sixteen teams are getting ready to play in the state high school football championships. Opelousas will play in its first state title game since 1956 and coach Jimmy Zachery says there’s a big buzz inside the St. Landry Parish town…

Cut 9 (09) “…all the time” 

California will play Texas Tech in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport on Saturday, December 16^th.  In the past, the game was held closer to Christmas, but this time bowl spokesperson Erik Evenson says the new date is a win-win for visiting fans and locals to enjoy the festivities leading up to kickoff.

Cut 8 (10) “…on Monday.” 

Weyerhaeuser one of the largest private owners of timberland, will spend 96 million dollars to modernize and decarbonize its Winn Parish lumber mill. Spokesperson Deano Orr says the facility will improve mill efficiencies and the new technology will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and waste, in addition to…

Cut 4 (11) “…as well.”

The improvements will help them retrain almost 160 jobs.

After human remains were found in the woods in Bastrop, the police department has released very little information. They were found on Sunday south of White Avenue near the intersection of South Cox. No other details of the investigation have been released.

Louisianans will get an up-close view of the amazing craftsmanship and architecture of the State Capitol in a new LPB documentary premiering tonight at 7:00 pm. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Weyerhaeuser, one of the largest private owners of timberland, will spend 96 million dollars to modernize and decarbonize its Winn Parish lumber mill. Spokesperson Deano Orr says the upgrade will increase safety, productivity, and reliability.

Cut 3 (12) “….dry kilns.”

Governor John Bel Edwards set a goal to reduce GHG emissions to net zero by 2050.

Texas Tech Red Raiders will take on California Golden Bears in a six and six-team matchup on December 16^th  in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport.  Bowl spokesperson Erik Evenson says it’s their first power-five game since 2016.

Cut 7 (10) “…play too.” 

Cal won a big game over UCLA and Texas Tech had big wins over Kansas and UCF.

Louisiana lawmakers anticipate an extremely busy 2024 right out of the gate after Governor-elect Jeff Landry is sworn in. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

California will face off against Texas Tech in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport on December 16^th.  Bowl spokesperson Erik Evenson says it’s their first power-five match-up since 2016. With two high-profile teams, Evenson says it’s a three-hour commercial for Shreveport-Bossier City.

Cut 6 (12) “…the game.”

The documentary “A Tall Order: The Louisiana State Capitol” debuts on Louisiana Public Broadcasting tonight. Governor Huey Long wanted the tallest capitol building in the country, but the legislature said no. LPB Senior Producer Dorothy Kendrick says when Long was elected to the US Senate he finally got his wish…

Cut 8 (12) “…a depression.” 

It airs at seven o’clock.

Louisiana lawmakers expect a busy 2024 after being sworn in on January 8th.  New Iberia Senator-elect and former House GOP leader, Blake Miquez expects Governor-elect Jeff Landry will call a special session to address crime before the regular session in March.

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Newly elected chair of the House Democratic Caucus and New Orleans Representative Matthew Williard says there’s also talk of a special session on insurance reform…

Cut 12 (11) “…special session.” 
The first order of business will be a special session to address the state’s congressional map after a court order has instructed them to draw a map with two majority-Black districts instead of one.

At one time Louisiana led the nation in HIV cases but Sam Burgess with The Louisiana Department of Health says, Since 2018, the Bayou State has seen an 11% decrease in new cases of HIV. Burgess says the improvements were possible through the efforts of many…
Cut 4 (11) “…public health partners.”
In spite of the disruptions to healthcare during the pandemic, Louisiana HIV patients continued to receive care and new cases fell.

Another disappointing loss for the Saints yesterday as they dug themselves a 21-to-nothing hole, only to lose to the Detroit Lions 33-28. Taysom Hill tried to put a positive spin on it…
cut 15 (14) “….keep fighting”
The Saints fall to 5-and-7 and the hot seat for head coach Dennis Allen is getting hotter.

Louisianans will get an up-close view of the amazing craftsmanship and architecture of the State Capitol in a new LPB documentary premiering tonight at 7:00 pm….
cut 2 (33) “….I’m Teiko Foxx”

Monroe Police Detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding the person responsible for the shooting of a 29-year-old woman. Monroe P-D received a call about a shooting on Owl Street early Sunday morning. It was initially reported the woman died, but authorities that that’s not the case and they are still looking for leads.

Louisiana lawmakers expect a busy 2024 after being sworn in on January 8th.  New Iberia Senator-elect and former House GOP leader, Blake Miquez expects Governor-elect Jeff Landry will call a special session to address crime before the regular session in March.

Cut 11 (08) “…our governor.” 

Miquez says improving education is another vital factor in attracting individuals and businesses to the state and keeping young people from leaving Louisiana.

Since 2018, Sam Burgess with The Louisiana Department of Health says the Bayou State has seen an 11% decrease in new cases of HIV and can now imagine an end to the epidemic…

Cut 6 (11) “…together on it.”

Close to 23,000 Louisianans are living with HIV and Burgess says the key to living healthy is sticking to the right plan and fortunately there are more options today…

The New Orleans Saints are now 5-and-7 after a 33-28 loss against the Detroit Lions last night. Coach Dennis Allen believes his team is still confident they can make a run for a playoff spot…

Cut 14 (10) “…break through”

Derek Carr threw for 226 yards and a touchdown. But his first pass of the game was intercepted and he left the game in the fourth quarter after taking a huge hit. Jameis Winston was just two of five for 41 yards.

Louisianans will get an up-close view of the amazing craftsmanship and architecture of the State Capitol in a new LPB documentary, “A Tall Order: The Louisiana State Capitol”, premiering tonight at 7:00 pm. LPB Senior Producer Dorothy Kendrick…

Cut 7 (07) “…the top..”