A new poll from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children found that rising costs and staffing shortages are putting increasing pressure on the ability of child care providers to stay open and serve families. Chief of Research and Policy Heather Cope says rather than raise tuition on families, providers are absorbing the costs themselves, but they can’t do that indefinitely.

Cut 10 (09) “…increasing costs.” 

All OMV offices statewide will be closed Monday. Over the weekend, the office will be installing new systems to handle driver’s license and reinstatement transactions. OMV Commissioner Keith Neal says for the rest of the week, while walk-ins will still be welcome, you will be unable to book an appointment in advance.

Cut 4 (11) “…we go live.”

A big weekend of football ahead. On Saturday, number-eight LSU hosts Louisiana Tech. LSU is 20-1 all-time versus Tech, with the only loss coming in 1904 in Ruston. Both teams are coming off of blowout wins in their season openers. Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie says the experience playing in Death Valley last year will help, and there is little room for error.

Cut 13 (10) “…into it.”

Then on Sunday, the Saints open their season in Detroit against the Lions. Veteran running back Alvin Kamara is questionable to play after being limited in practice all week with an MCL sprain. Second-year head coach Kellen Moore says he had a great training camp and brought the same intensity to his recovery.

Cut 14 (13) “…ready to go.”

Barksdale Air Force Base played a key role in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. It was there where President George W. Bush flew to after leaving a Sarasota, Florida, elementary school. The current commander of Barksdale, Colonel Chris Cain, says Barksdale was the ideal place for him to head to.

Cut 6 (14) “…address the nation.”

Louisiana child care providers say rising costs and staffing shortages are putting increasing pressure on their ability to stay open and serve families. A new poll from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children found more than 600 early childhood education providers are absorbing higher costs, but Chief of Research and Policy Heather Cope says that’s not sustainable long term.

Cut 9 (08)  “…viable.”

If you have plans to head to the OMV Monday, don’t bother. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

For the first time since 2014, a dog in Louisiana has tested positive for rabies. The positive case was in the Acadiana region, and it’s only the fifth time a dog has tested positive for rabies in the state in the last 20 years. Since 2000, Louisiana has averaged six rabies-positive animals each year, mainly in wildlife. Louisiana law requires all dogs, cats and ferrets over three months old to be vaccinated against rabies.

OMV offices across the state will be closed on Monday as the office installs new driver’s license and reinstatement transaction systems this weekend. OMV Commissioner Keith Neal says the department’s website and L-A Wallet will be inaccessible starting Saturday.

Cut 5 (10) “…this massive cutover.”

Offices are expected to reopen Tuesday.

25 years ago today, Barksdale Air Force Base was the emergency host of President George W. Bush in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks as Air Force One needed a high-security military installation. The current commander of Barksdale Air Force Base, Colonel Chris Cain, says while the staff at Barksdale did not anticipate accommodating the President that day, they were prepared for it.

Cut 7 (13) “…on that day.”

A new poll from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children reveals childcare providers in the state are struggling to stay open due to rising costs. Chief of Research and Policy Heather Cope says staffing is also a challenge because the average annual pay for lead teachers is just under 29-thousand dollars. She says this survey makes it clear that Louisiana needs sustained investments in early childhood programs and educators to allow parents to work, businesses to operate and children to thrive…

Cut 11 (11) “…for families”

Number-eight LSU hosts Louisiana Tech tomorrow at 6:30. The Tigers beat the Bulldogs 23-7 last year, but both teams look a lot different this time around. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin says they need to be prepared for their best.

Cut 12 (13) “…next year.”

25 years ago today, Barksdale Air Force Base played a key role in the aftermath of the terror attacks in New York City and at the Pentagon. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Louisiana Tech fans are making their way down to Baton Rouge for tomorrow night’s game against eighth ranked LSU. Tech will receive one-point-six million dollars for playing this game. According to the Louisiana Illuminator that’s eight percent of the Bulldogs’ projected revenue for athletics this year.

A new survey of 600 early childhood education providers finds that 80-percent of them have operating costs that outpace revenue in some months…

Cut 10 (09) “…increasing costs”

That’s Chief of Research and Policy Heather Cope for the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, who says the state needs to invest more dollars to make sure early childhood education remains affordable and accessible.

Sunday is the season opener for the Saints as New Orleans will visit the Detroit Lions. Coach Kellen Moore says his offense has to game plan for Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson…

Cut 15 (12) “…every down”

Hutchinson had 14.5 sacks last season. Kick off on Sunday is at noon.

Barksdale Air Force Base played a significant role in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago today. It was there where President George W. Bush recorded his address to the nation early that afternoon. Commander Chris Cain says Barksdale embraces the role it played that terrible day.

Cut 8 (12) “…the American people.”

Louisiana child care providers say rising costs and staffing shortages are putting increasing pressure on their ability to stay open and serve families. A new poll from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children found more than 600 early childhood education providers are absorbing higher costs, but Chief of Research and Policy Heather Cope says that’s not sustainable long term.

Cut 9 (08)  “…viable.”

There’s been a major break in the case of two missing south Louisiana women. West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Brian Spillman says his deputies along with other agencies have begun searching a rural residential piece of property that belongs to 43-year-old Thomas Morris, who was arrested in July on an unrelated kidnapping case.

Cut 28 (10) “…including human remains.”

If you’re planning on schlepping to the OMV Monday, save yourself the trip – all offices statewide will be closed. Over the weekend, the office will be installing new systems to handle driver’s license and reinstatement transactions. OMV Commissioner Keith Neal says those who had booked appointments for Monday already know not to show up.

Cut 3 (08) “…and to reschedule.”

The OMV’s website and L-A Wallet will be inaccessible starting tomorrow.

Barksdale Air Force Base played a key role in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago today. It was there where President Bush flew to after leaving a Sarasota, Florida, elementary school. The current commander of Barksdale, Colonel Chris Cain, says while the staff at Barksdale did not anticipate accommodating the President that day, they were prepared for it.

Cut 7 (13) “…on that day.”

In the 25 years since that terrible day, anti-terrorism intelligence at all levels has become a lot more sophisticated. Mark Fontenot with GOHSEP says as part of its main responsibility, the office does a lot of public outreach.

Cut 13 (11)  “…see something, say something.” 

Investigators are searching for the remains of two missing south Louisiana women that could be buried in West Feliciana Parish on the property of 43-year-old Thomas Morris. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (40) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Police in New Orleans are looking for a man who’s been missing for a week. Police say Tyler Bugh was celebrating his 36th birthday in the French Quarter with cash pinned to him, and he hasn’t been seen since.

25 years ago, Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish, played a key role in the immediate aftermath of the terror attacks in New York City and the Pentagon. It was there where President Bush flew to after leaving a Sarasota, Florida, elementary school. The current commander of Barksdale Air Force Base, Colonel Chris Cain, says with the nation under attack was the ideal place for him to head to address the American people…

Cut 6 (14) “…address the nation.”

Bush recorded an address from Barksdale late that morning, and it was shown to the American people less than an hour later.

Trey Williams who works for the Secretary of State’s Office now, was working for the U-S Department of Health that day and his office was close to the Pentagon.  He says his walk home will stick will him forever.

Cut 11 (12) “…a ride out.”

The people in one Lake Charles suburb has a strong message for the company looking to build a data center in their community – not in our backyard. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The LSU football team wiped out the Clemson Tigers 51-10 last Saturday night in Death Valley. LSU also set a record for concession sales as two-point-three million dollars worth of drinks and food were bought. That figure includes taxes and credit card fees. Michelob Ultra was the top-selling item, as 41-thousand cans were sold.