The massive Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project in St. Bernard Parish is finished. Michael Hare, the executive director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, says the five-year construction project restored almost 32-hundred acres of marsh along the lake’s south shore.

Cut 3 (11) “…New Orleans area.”

Jon Sumrall will coach at least one more game at Tulane before heading to coach Florida.  The Green Wave defense forced five turnovers last night against an explosive North Texas offense, and the Tulane offense reeled off 24 straight points after going down in a 7-0 hole to win the American Conference Championship at Yulman Stadium, 34-21.  Tulane making its fourth consecutive appearance in the conference title game….winning its first American championship since 2022.
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After speculation that he’d leave for the Tulane job, LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker is staying on Lane Kiffin’s staff.  The head coach confirmed that late yesterday.

Netflix has announced that it has purchased Warner Brothers. Haggai Davis, the host of the radio show TechGumbo, says with that purchase, Netflix is also acquiring HBO and the streaming service HBO Max, but HBO Max won’t be going away entirely.

Cut 7 (13) “…your Netflix subscription.”

In high school football playoff news, Gina who’s never been to a state championship, has punched its ticket to the big game.  The Giants beat the Union Parish Farmers 30-6.  They’ll take on defending State Champs Sterlington, who trounced St. James 63-24.

A proposed 2.8 million square foot data center was denied this week by the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission after getting major backlash from the community. Earlier in the week, people showed up in large numbers to speak out against the project.  The plan was denied after a tie vote from the planning commission.  Bohler Engineering, the company behind the data center, could still appeal the decision to the city council.

The biggest rodeo ever is coming to Louisiana in New Orleans next year.  Set for April 10^th-12^th at the Caesars Superdome, the Hondo Rodeo Fest will feature big-name musical performers at night. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Jason Aldean will perform, as will CMA Male Vocalist of the Year award winner Cody Johnson and rock band Creed. Hondo Rodeo Fest Co-Founder Blake Cody says there’s also Western-themed Street Fest.

Cut 14 (09) “…with the sheep.”

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A 13-year-old is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a 21-year-old family member. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Big news for high school football fans in Iowa.  The Yellow Jakets are headed to the state championship for the very first time.  That after defeating Belle Chase 28-21 last night.  Iowa will play North Desoto. The Griffons got a scare from Plaquemine last night, but in the end beat the green devils 58-44.

The biggest rodeo ever is coming to Louisiana as the Hondo Rodeo Fest will make its New Orleans debut at the Caesars Superdome April 10 to 12, next year.  Co-Founder Blake Cody says the Hondo Rodeo Fest is a three-day premium rodeo competition with a one-million-dollar prize purse.

Cut 13 (07)  “…for the fans.”

The rodeo takes place during the day and at night big-name musical performers take the stage. On Friday Lynyrd Skynyrd will open for country music icon on Jason Aldean.

In Semi-final High School football playoff action.  Top seeded Ruston is headed to the State Championship game for the fourth year in a row.  The bearcats knocked off 13^th seeded Zachary 21-17.  Ruston will play district rival Ouachita Parish.  The Lions upset second seeded Neville 14 to 7.  Ouachita Parish is heads to the State Championship for the first time since 1994.

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Louisiana’s largest ever marsh creation project is completed. Don Molino reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Don Molino.”

A 13-year-old in Leesville is facing a second-degree murder charge after allegedly shooting a 21-year-old family member to death early Friday morning. Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft says the juvenile was taken into custody at the scene without incident.

Cut 10 (10) “…very tragic situation.”

Jon Sumrall will coach at least one more game at Tulane before heading to coach Florida.  The Green Wave defense forced five turnovers last night against an explosive North Texas offense, and the Tulane offense reeled off 24 straight points after going down in a 7-0 hole to win the American Conference Championship at Yulman Stadium, 34-21.  Tulane making its fourth consecutive appearance in the conference title game….winning its first American championship since 2022.

A 13-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge after allegedly fatally shooting a 21-year-old family member in Leesville. Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft says the shooting happened during an argument early yesterday morning.

Cut 9 (11)  “…21 year old.”

The victim has been identified as Kavin Simmons Junior. The juvenile was taken into custody at the scene without incident. It’s uncertain whether the 13 year old will be charged as an adult.

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LSU football season ticket costs will remain the same next year.  The LSU Board of Supervisors and the LSU Athletics Department made that announcement yesterday.  They made the announcement just in time for Christmas saying 2026 will be feature a phenomenal home schedule with Coach Lane Kiffin on the sidelines. LSU’s 2026 schedule is set to be revealed Thursday at 7 pm on the SEC Network.

Netflix has announced that it has purchased Warner Brothers. Haggai Davis, the host of the radio show TechGumbo, says with that purchase, Netflix is also acquiring HBO and the streaming service HBO Max.

Cut 6 (09) “…’Stranger Things’ shows.”

After five years of construction, the massive Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project in St. Bernard Parish is done. Lake Borgne is a critical first line of defense from hurricanes from the Gulf of Mexico that threaten the greater New Orleans area, and this project provides an added layer of defense. Michael Hare, the executive director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, says to say that this was a massive project is a mild understatement.

Cut 4 (06) “…three times over.”

Netflix has announced that it has purchased Warner Brothers. Haggai Davis, the host of the radio show TechGumbo, says while that purchase will include HBO Max, that service will not be going away entirely.

Cut 7 (13) “…your Netflix subscription.”

The deal is expected to close sometime in the second half of next year.

A 13-year-old is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a 21-year-old family member. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The ACLU has dismissed its suit against the state over the law that makes it a state crime to interfere with an immigration enforcement operation. The ACLU said it dismissed it because it got assurances from the state that the law would not be used to stifle free speech. But Attorney General Liz Murrill said the ACLU dropped it because it knew it was a frivolous case.

A 13-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge after allegedly fatally shooting a 21-year-old family member in Leesville. Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft says the shooting happened overnight (Friday morning) in the midst of a verbal argument…

Cut 09 (11) “..21-year-old”

The victim has been identified as Kavin Simmons Junior. The juvenile was taken into custody at the scene without incident.

A reward of 35-hundred dollars is being offered for anyone  that provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who fatally shot a black bear in Concordia Parish last weekend.

Cut 13 (08) “…offering a thousand”

That’s LDWF Sergeant Cole Cupip who says the fatally shot black bear was found in the Richard V Yancy Wildlife Management Area.

Louisiana’s largest ever marsh creation project is completed. Don Molino reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Don Molino.”

The nation’s number one high school prospect in the Class of 2026 has signed with LSU. Lamar Brown from University High School in Baton Rouge turned in his paperwork on the final day of the early signing period. Brown is expected to play on the defensive line. Yesterday LSU officially signed the nation’s highest rated defensive tackle, Richard Anderson, from Edna Karr High School.

The massive Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project in St. Bernard Parish is finished. The lake is a critical first line of defense from hurricanes from the Gulf of Mexico that threaten the greater New Orleans area. Michael Hare, the executive director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, says the final price tag will come in about five-million dollars less than the original projections.

Cut 5 (09) “…engineer on this.”

A 35-hundred-dollar reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot and killed a black bear last weekend in Concordia Parish. Sergeant Cole Cupip (CUE-pip) says while black bears can be shot legally, this was not one of those instances – one of the reasons being that it happened in the Richard K. Yancy Wildlife Management Area.

Cut 12 (11) “…of the state.”

A 13-year-old is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a 21-year-old family member. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Three escapees in two South Louisiana jailbreaks remain on the loose. 23-year-old Gavin Garnica escaped from the Vermilion Parish Jail, and 24-year-olds Keith Eli and Johnathan Joseph escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail. The other inmate who broke out of St. Landry, 26-year-old Joseph Harrington, died by suicide during a standoff with Port Barre Police.

This week the ribbon was cut on the state’s largest marsh creation project. It’s taken three years to re-create 27-hundred acres of marsh near Shell Beach in Lake Borne….

Cut 4 (06) “…three times over”

That’s executive director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Michael Hare, who says this project can help limit storm surge into he greater New Orleans area and it should bring more ducks to the area.

Netflix has announced a deal to buy Warner Brothers and HBO. Host of the Tech Gumbo podcast, Haggai Davis, says this 72-billion dollar acquisition will likely result in a price hike for Netflix subscribers…

Cut 8 (10) “…dollars a month”

The deal still needs regulatory approval, and the Trump administration reportedly looks at this acquisition with heavy skepticism.

A 13-year-old accused of killing a 21-year-old family member during a verbal dispute in Leesville is in a juvenile detention facility in Alexandria. Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft says it will be up to district attorney Terry Lambright to determine if the 13-year-old will be charged as an adult…

Cut 11 (09) “…of the subject”

The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Kavin Simmons.

A reward of 35-hundred dollars is being offered for anyone  that provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who fatally shot a black bear in Concordia Parish last weekend.

Cut 13 (08) “…offering a thousand”

That’s LDWF Sergeant Cole Cupip who says the fatally shot black bear was found in the Richard V Yancy Wildlife Management Area.

Louisiana’s largest ever marsh creation project is completed. Don Molino reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Don Molino.”

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A 13-year-old is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a 21-year-old family member. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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The massive Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project in St. Bernard Parish is finished. Michael Hare, the executive director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, says the five-year construction project restored 31-hundred acres of marsh along the lake’s south shore.

Cut 3 (11) “…New Orleans area.”

Lake Borgne is a critical first line of defense from hurricanes from the Gulf of Mexico that threaten the greater New Orleans area, and this project provides an added layer of defense. Hare says to say that this was a massive project is a mild understatement.

Cut 4 (06) “…three times over.”

Not only did the project have a direct economic impact of more than 32-million dollars on the region, but Hare says the final price tag will come in about five-million dollars less than the original projections.

Cut 5 (09) “…engineer on this.”

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Netflix has announced that it has purchased Warner Brothers. Haggai Davis, the host of the radio show TechGumbo, says with that purchase, Netflix is also acquiring HBO and the streaming service HBO Max.

Cut 6 (09) “…’Stranger Things’ shows.”

Davis says while HBO Max will be acquired by Netflix, the service will not be going away entirely.

Cut 7 (13) “…your Netflix subscription.”

Davis says with this acquisition, which will be completed in the second half of next year, subscribers can expect a price hike. He points out that streaming services all lose money in the early going with the hope that one day they can make money.

Cut 8 (10) “…dollars a month.”

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A 13-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge after allegedly fatally shooting a 21-year-old family member in Leesville. Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft says the shooting happened overnight (Friday morning) in the midst of a verbal argument.

Cut 9 (11)  “…21 year old.”

The victim has been identified as Kavin Simmons Junior. The juvenile was taken into custody at the scene without incident.

Cut 10 (10) “…very tragic situation.”

Craft says it will be up to the district attorney to determine if the 13-year-old will be charged as an adult.

Cut 11 (09) “…of the subject.”

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The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking for the person who shot and killed a black bear last weekend in Concordia Parish. Sergeant Cole Cupip (CUE-pip) says while black bears can be shot legally, this was not one of those instances – one of the reasons being that it happened in the Richard K. Yancy Wildlife Management Area.

Cut 12 (11) “…of the state.”

Sergeant Cupip says there’s a total reward of 35-hundred dollars for anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction in this shooting.

Cut 13 (08)  “…offering a thousand.”