Saints General Manager Mikey Loomis took questions from reporters in Paris today and of course he was asked about Owner Gayle Benson’s critical comments regarding the slow start to the season.  Loomis says this is a young team and they are still learning how to win…

Cut 10 (10) “…wanted.”

The Saints are two and four and will face Pittsburgh in Paris on Sunday.

The Federal Aviation Administration is taking public comments through Monday on Space X’s proposed rocket launch site in coastal Vermilion Parish. The Louisiana Wildlife Federation executive director Rebecca Triche says they are urging the F-A-A to consider the impacts of coastal land loss and shoreline stability…

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Space X has said they will operate under required environmental rules.

A new study has found that the number of deep-water creatures in the Gulf dropped about 60-percent in the years following the 2010 B-P Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, and populations have still not recovered. Nova Southeastern University biological oceanographer Tracey Sutton was the lead author of the study and says these animals in the “twilight zone” above the seafloor are a critical food source in the ocean ecosystem.

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Sutton says deep-water predators like the dragon fish have suffered severe population losses because of this.

It’s dry in Louisiana and according to the U-S Drought Monitor, about 45-percent of the United States is suffering from drought conditions. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says this could lead to even higher food prices, because farmers turn to irrigation to water their crops…

Cut 4  (09) “….the East Coast”

Outgoing Louisiana Tech president Jim Henderson is citing health as the reason he’s now stepping away from the job tomorrow as opposed to the end of the year. But USA Today Network political reporter Greg Hilburn says Henderson has also been in a public beef with the U-L System Board after they did not take his recommendation and raise the salary of the faculty at Tech. Hilburn says Henderson’s last day on the job is the same day that the U-L System will have its next board meeting.

Cut 14 (12) “…of the year.”

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis met with the media in Paris today and the first question he asked was about Owner Gayle Benson’s critical comments regarding the team’s slow start to the season. Loomis has no issues with what Benson said…

Cut 9 (07)  “…that’s okay.”

New Orleans responded with a win last Sunday against the Giants to improve their record to 2-and-3. This Sunday they face Pittsburgh in Paris.

As drought conditions worsen, Louisiana’s Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says firefighters are busy battling dozens of wildfires a week. Joe Gallinaro has the story…

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Early voting runs through Tuesday October 27th, except for Sunday. Early voting locations are open from 8:30 AM to 6 PM. JMC Analytics and Polling’s John Couvillon expects a good number of early voters.

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Based on the forecast, it doesn’t look like Louisiana will see any rain for at least the next week. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Doctor Mike Strain says the lack of rainfall helps with harvest, but the state’s sugarcane crop could use some rain.

Cut 3 (04) “…sugarcane.”

Strain says the dry conditions are also raising wildfire risk.

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation, the National Wildlife Federation and the Pontchartrain Conservancy are concerned about the F-A-A’s proposal for SpaceX’s large-scale rocket launch facility project that would allow them to waive 13 federal laws for commercial space licensing. L-W-F Executive Director Rebecca Triche says such a proposal would eliminate environmental reviews by the F-A-A…

Cut 7 (11) “…what’s planned.”

SpaceX has said they will operate under required environmental rules.

Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson will step down Thursday, months earlier than planned. Henderson announced last month that he would leave at the end of the year, citing health reasons. But his departure also comes amid frustration over the U-L System Board’s decision not to approve faculty pay raises. USA Today Network political reporter Greg Hilburn says Henderson sent a letter to faculty earlier this month criticizing the system board.

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Hilburn reports that Dickie Crawford, Tech’s current executive vice president for student affairs, will serve as acting president. The U-L System is looking to have a new president in place on January 1st.

Louisiana Tech head basketball coach Talvin Hester received a contract extension through the 2029-2030 season. Hester was hired in 2022 in his first job as a head coach. He has led the Dunkin’ Dogs to a 77-and-754 record in his four seasons with 20 or more wins each of the last three years.

Julia Letlow brings out a heavy hitter to help her urge her supporters to get to the polls in early voting. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Letlow’s opponent, Democrat Jamie Davis, is holding a campaign event at this hour in New Orleans. Davis believes he has a real chance to beat Letlow on November third. The farmer from Tensas Parish says his internal polling shows he’s only four percentage points behind, despite not receiving any financial support from the National Democratic Party.

Jim Henderson’s last day as president of Louisiana Tech is tomorrow. The UL System is accepting applications until November sixth from individuals who are interested in becoming the school’s next president. Greg Hilburn of the USA Today Network says State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley is a rumored candidate

Cut 15 (06) “…by the governor”

The U-L System is looking to have a new president in place on January 1st.

The Saints held their first practice today in Paris as the team gets ready Sunday’s game  against Pittsburgh. New Orleans arrived in France early Monday morning and General Manager Mickey Loomis says the early departure was not just to get acclimated to the new time zone.

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Meanwhile in New Orleans, the Pelicans tip-off the regular season by hosting the Pacers.

The grave of a Louisiana soldier killed in the Korean War has deteriorated so badly that his casket is exposed at a Baton Rouge cemetery. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary, Doctor Jerome Buller (BUHL-er), says the brick structure covering  Private First Class Samuel Pierre Junior’s grave has collapsed…

Cut 8 (08) “…open”

With no living immediate family identified, Buller state officials are looking at repairing the grave or relocating Pierre’s remains, but they will need court approval to bury his body at another location.

The Federal Aviation Administration is accepting public comment until Monday on SpaceX’s proposed plans to build a large-scale rocket launch facility in coastal Vermilion Parish. The Louisiana Wildlife Federation has submitted two letters to the F-A-A. L-W-F executive director Rebecca Triche says in their second correspondence, they are asking the government agency to consider environmental conditions…

Cut 6 (08) “…coastal hazard”

SpaceX has said they will operate under required environmental rules.

Early voting for the November third election is underway, and the two U-S Senate candidates are working to make sure their supporters get out and vote. Republican Julia Letlow held a campaign rally in Lafayette yesterday afternoon and she was joined by U-S Senator John Kennedy. Kennedy says as charming as Letlow is, she can also be very fierce.

Cut 12 (11) “…a light snack.”

The Democratic candidate in the U-S Senate race, Jamie Davis, is holding a campaign event in New Orleans today.

Saints General Manager Mikey Loomis took questions from reporters in Paris today and of course he was asked about Owner Gayle Benson’s critical comments regarding the slow start to the season.  Loomis says this is a young team and they are still learning how to win…

Cut 10 (10) “…wanted.”

The Saints are two and three and will face Pittsburgh in Paris on Sunday.

Early voting continues today as it will run through Tuesday October 27th, except for Sunday. Early locations are open from 8:30 AM to 6 PM. JMC Analytics and Polling’s John Couvillon says this midterm election will not see an overall turnout that approaches a Presidential election, but he expects a good number of early voters.

Cut 4 (09) “…the way.”

Republican US Senate candidate Julia Letlow held a campaign event in Lafayette yesterday. Letlow told her supporters that the difference between not only her and Democratic opponent Jamie Davis, but also between Republicans and Democrats as a whole, couldn’t be any more stark.

Cut 11 (09) “…take back control.”

We’ll hear from Davis later today. He’s holding a campaign event in New Orleans today.

Outgoing Louisiana Tech president Jim Henderson is citing health as the reason he’s now stepping away from the job tomorrow as opposed to the end of the year. But USA Today Network political reporter Greg Hilburn says Henderson has also been in a public beef with the U-L System Board after they did not take his recommendation and raise the salary of the faculty at Tech. Hilburn says Henderson’s last day on the job is the same day that the U-L System will have its next board meeting.

Cut 14 (12) “…of the year.”

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis met with the media Paris today and the first question he asked was about Owner Gayle Benson’s comments last week that she’s not happy with how the team started this season. Loomis has no issues with Benson said…

Cut 9 (07) “…that’s okay”

New Orleans responded with a win last Sunday against the Giants and they will look for another “W” this Sunday in Paris against Pittsburgh.

Early voting for the November third election is underway, and the two U-S Senate candidates are working to make sure their supporters get out and vote. Republican Julia Letlow held a campaign rally in Lafayette yesterday afternoon and she was joined by U-S Senator John Kennedy. Kennedy says as charming as Letlow is, she can also be very fierce.

Cut 12 (11) “…a light snack.”

Democratic candidate in the U-S Senate race, Jamie Davis, is holding a campaign event in New Orleans today.

Jim Henderson’s last day as president of Louisiana Tech is tomorrow. The UL System is accepting applications until November sixth from individuals who are interested in becoming the school’s next president. Greg Hilburn of the USA Today Network says State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley is a rumored candidate

Cut 15 (06) “…by the governor”

The U-L System is looking to have a new president in place on January 1st.

Louisiana officials are working to give a final resting place for a U-S soldier killed in action during the Korean War. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

In Kenner, Williams Boulevard from I-10 to west Napoleon will be closed temporarily from 10:30 to 11:30 AM to allow for the procession bringing firefighter Shane Hirstius and his finance Leah Fonte home to Metairie. The young couple were fatally struck by suspected impaired driver early Sunday morning near the LSU campus.

Early voting continues today.  JMC Analytics and Polling’s John Couvillon says this midterm election will not see an overall turnout that approaches a Presidential election, but he expects a good number of early voters and that more than a quarter of the votes for cast for this election will be done during early early voting.

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Early voting runs through Tuesday October 27^th from 8:30 am to 6 pm, except for Sunday.

Yesterday marked 50 years since one of the deadliest ferry disasters in U.S. History, when the George Prince ferry was struck by the Norwegian tanker Frosta, killing 77 people.  The ferry was crossing the Mississippi River from Destrehan to Luling in the early morning hours.  Many gathered there to remember with a ceremony led by  Parish President Matthew Jewell.   After the ceremony, a screening of filmmaker Royd Anderson’s film “The Luling Disaster” was shown at the West Regional Library.

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Louisiana Tech President Doctor Jim Henderson’s last day will be Thursday, earlier than planned. Kace Kieschnick has the story.

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The state of Louisiana is considering repairing the grave of a Louisiana soldier killed in the Korean War since it’s deteriorated so badly that his casket is exposed at a Baton Rouge cemetery.    Private First Class Samuel Pierre Junior  was just 22 when he died.  Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary, Doctor Jerome Buller (BUHL-er),

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