Congressman Cleo Fields made it official Friday morning — he will not seek a second term in his second stint in the U.S. House. His decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, leading to a redraw of his district. The Democrat from Baton Rouge says the new map leaves him with no realistic path to re-election.

Cut 6 (12) “…the winning path.”

Louisiana farmers suffered an estimated 112-million-dollar loss as a result of Tropical Storm Arthur last month. Avoyelles, St. Landry and Rapides Parishes accounted for 90-percent of total losses. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says Avoyelles received 29 inches of rain in less than 24 hours.

Cut 9 (09)  “…excessive moisture.”

An estimated 22-million dollars in infrastructure was also lost in the flooding.

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New Orleans plays host to the 22nd Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off Saturday. Louisiana Seafood King Kris Allen will try to fend off 13 challengers from across the country to take home the title of King of American Seafood. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says Allen, who’s the executive chef of Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Lafayette, will try to end Louisiana’s title drought.

Cut 3 (10) “…back to Louisiana.”

LSU is picked to finish fifth in the SEC in the Preseason Media Poll. Many national media members have said it’s national championship or bust for LSU and first-year head coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin says those types of expectations are why he came to LSU.

Cut 12 (13) “…that does it.”

LSU is picked to finish fifth in the SEC in the conference preseason media poll. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The King of American Seafood will be determined in New Orleans today as the city hosts the 22nd Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off.  Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser on why this event is so important in promoting domestic seafood.

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It’s official, Congressman Cleo Fields announcing yesterday he will not seek a second term in his second stint in the U.S. House. His decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, leading to a redraw of his district.  Fields said except for challenging Troy Carter, he considered all other options to remain in Congress, but he saw no viable path forward.

Cut 7 (07) “…decided not to.”

As for what’s next, Fields says he will run to fill the seat left vacant by the untimely death of Larry Selders in Senate District 14.

Louisiana farmers are reeling after suffering a 112 million dollar loss as a result of Tropical Storm Arthur last month. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says crop-specific losses were estimated at about 88-million-dollars and an estimated 22-million dollars in infrastructure was lost in the flooding.

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The seesaw of Congressman Cleo Fields’ legislative career has swung again. Andrew Greenstein has details on what’s next for the Baton Rouge Democrat…

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Tropical Storm Arthur created 112-million-dollars in losses for Louisiana farmers last month.  Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says in all crop-specific losses were estimated at about 88-million-dollars.

Cut 10 (09) “…fourteen-point-seven-million.”

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LSU is picked to finish fifth in the SEC in the Preseason Media Poll behind Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss and Texas A-and-M. The Tigers have a tough nine-game SEC schedule for the first time this season. The conference added a game for its latest TV deal and to boost strength of schedule, but Head Coach Lane Kiffin said it will do more harm than good.

Cut 13 (11) “…anyone else.”

Lafayette Chef Kris Allen goes for the title of King of American Seafood today as New Orleans hosts the 22^nd Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off. Louisiana’s not taken the crown in a few years, and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the competition is intense.

Cut 4 (06) “…best seafood dish.”
It all kicks off this morning at 11:30 at the Morial Convention Center.

Congressman Cleo Fields made it official Friday morning — he will not seek a second term in his second stint in the U.S. House. His decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, leading to a redraw of his district. The Democrat from Baton Rouge says the new map leaves him with no realistic path to re-election.

Cut 6 (12) “…the winning path.”

Louisiana farmers suffered an estimated 112-million-dollar loss as a result of Tropical Storm Arthur last month. Avoyelles, St. Landry and Rapides Parishes accounted for 90-percent of total losses. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says Avoyelles received 29 inches of rain in less than 24 hours.

Cut 9 (09)  “…excessive moisture.”

An estimated 22-million dollars in infrastructure was also lost in the flooding.

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New Orleans plays host to the 22nd Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off Saturday. Louisiana Seafood King Kris Allen will try to fend off 13 challengers from across the country to take home the title of King of American Seafood. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says Allen, who’s the executive chef of Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Lafayette, will try to end Louisiana’s title drought.

Cut 3 (10) “…back to Louisiana.”

LSU is picked to finish fifth in the SEC in the Preseason Media Poll. Many national media members have said it’s national championship or bust for LSU and first-year head coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin says those types of expectations are why he came to LSU.

Cut 12 (13) “…that does it.”

Cleo Fields announces he will not seek a second term in his second stint in Congress. Instead, he will turn to the 14th State Senate district – a seat he held three times previously, including earlier in the current term. He announced that he’ll run to fill the seat left vacant by the untimely death of Larry Selders. Fields says if he wins, it would be bittersweet.

Cut 8 (08) “…what he started.”

Louisiana farmers suffered an estimated 112-million-dollar loss as a result of Tropical Storm Arthur last month. Avoyelles, St. Landry and Rapides Parishes accounted for 90-percent of total losses. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says Avoyelles received 29 inches of rain in less than 24 hours.

Cut 9 (09)  “…excessive moisture.”

LSU was picked to finish fifth in the SEC in the conference preseason media poll. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Tropical Storm Bertha did nothing to cool off temperatures – and that’s going to be the case through much of the week next week. High temperatures for much of the state will be in the mid to upper nineties, with heat indexes approaching or even exceeding 110 degrees. Health officials urge you to limit your time outdoors in these conditions.

Congressman Cleo Fields’ legislative career seesaw continues. Andrew Greenstein was on hand for a major announcement from the Baton Rouge Democrat…

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LSU landed nine players on the preseason All-SEC team. Tight end Trey’Dez Green, tackle Jordan Seaton, edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen, linebacker Whit Weeks and punter Grant Chadwick are on the first team. Cornerback DJ Pickett and safety Ty Benefield made the second team, and center Braelin Moore and linebacker TJ Dottery are on the third team.

Louisiana farmers suffered an estimated 112-million-dollars in losses during the flooding of Tropical Storm Arthur last month. Avoyelles, St. Landry and Rapides Parishes accounted for 90-percent of total losses. An estimated 22-million dollars in infrastructure was lost in the flooding. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says that makes up 90-percent of all non-crop losses.

Cut 11 (11) “…of fencing.”

LSU was picked to finish fifth in the SEC in this year’s preseason media poll. The Tigers’ defense will be put to the test this season against the fast-paced offenses of Tennessee, Ole Miss, Auburn and Mississippi State. Linebacker Whit Weeks says going against Kiffin’s Tigers’ offense in practice is a big help.

Cut 14 (14) “…than a game.”

We’ve known it for days, but Cleo Fields made it official this morning – he’s not running for a second term in his second stint in Congress. Fields said the way his district was redrawn made it impossible to win re-election. In making his announcement, Fields said except for challenging Troy Carter, he considered all other options to remain in Congress, but he saw no viable path forward.

Cut 7 (07) “…decided not to.”

Louisiana farmers suffered an estimated 112-million-dollar loss as a result of Tropical Storm Arthur last month. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says crop-specific losses were estimated at about 88-million-dollars.

Cut 10 (09) “…fourteen-point-seven-million.” 

Several crops, including soybeans, rice, grain sorghum and corn, saw yield losses of more than 50-percent. 

LSU is picked to finish fifth in the SEC in the Preseason Media Poll behind Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss and Texas A-and-M. Many national media members have said it’s national championship or bust for LSU and first-year head coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin says those types of expectations are why he came to LSU.

Cut 12 (13) “…that does it.” 

New Orleans plays host to the 22nd Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off tomorrow. Louisiana Seafood King Kris Allen will try to fend off 13 challengers from across the country to take home the title of King of American Seafood. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says Allen, who’s the executive chef of Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Lafayette, will try to end Louisiana’s title drought.

Cut 3 (10) “…back to Louisiana.”

Baton Rouge Congressman Cleo Fields made it official Friday morning — he will not seek a second term in his second stint in the U.S. House. His decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, leading to a redraw of his district. Fields says the new map leaves him with no realistic path to re-election.

Cut 6 (12) “…the winning path.”

Instead, Fields will run for his old state Senate seat, which became vacant following the death of Senator Larry Selders earlier this month. Selders had succeeded Fields after his election to Congress.

Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says Tropical Storm Arthur caused an estimated $112 million in damage to Louisiana agriculture. Strain says the losses extend beyond crops and include damaged infrastructure.

Cut 11 (11) “…of fencing.”

LSU has been picked to finish fifth in the SEC preseason media poll. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

And the Great American Seafood Cook-Off is set for tomorrow at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Thirteen chefs from across the country will compete for the title of best seafood dish. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says Louisiana will be represented by Lafayette chef Kris Allen.

Cut 4 (06) “…best seafood dish.”

Congressman Cleo Fields’ legislative career seesaw continues. Andrew Greenstein was on hand for a major announcement from the Baton Rouge Democrat…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is up another penny to $3.68. Gas prices are up 12 cents from a week ago and 17 cents from a month ago.

LSU is picked to finish fifth in a poll of media members who attended SEC Media Days. Georgia is the preseason favorite followed by Texas, Ole Miss and Texas A-and-M. This is the first season that the SEC will have a nine-game conference schedule and head coach Lane Kiffin is not a fan…

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LSU has key games with Ole Miss, Texas A-and-M, Alabama, Texas and Tennessee this season.

Tomorrow is the Great American Seafood Cook-off competition in New Orleans at the Morial Convention Center. Lafayette chef Kris Allen and a dozen other seafood chefs from around the country will compete to be the new King of Queen of American Seafood. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says this event does a great job of promoting domestic seafood over cheap foreign imports…

Cut 5 (12) “…throughout America”