St. Tammany and Washington Parish District Attorney Collin Sims is appointed to look into the now-dismissed indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill. New Orleans Metro Crime Commission President Rafael Goyeneche says one of Sims’ responsibilities will be seeking access to grand jury records.

Cut 14 (09) “..to do that.”

Tough news for LSU linebacker Whit Weeks as he could miss the rest of the season after breaking his leg in Saturday’s 35-6 win over Texas A-and-M. Davhon (DAY-von) Keys will step up as the starter, like he did last season with Weeks out. Head Coach Lane Kiffin and his staff rebuilt the LSU roster with a massive transfer class, but he still has concerns about its depth with eight games remaining.

Cut 10 (12) “…week 11.” 

The coroner of St. Tammany Parish is sounding the alarm over an uptick in suicides. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

A Hammond police officer finds himself on the other side of the law. 28-year-old Corey Bergeron is arrested for domestic violence. He’s charged with two counts of battery on a dating partner, one of which includes strangulation. He was booked into jail on 50-thousand dollars bond. Tangipahoa Parish deputies say there may be additional victims.

The Louisiana Supreme Court appoints St. Tammany and Washington Parish District Attorney Collin Sims to determine whether any criminal or ethical violations occurred in seeking an indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill. New Orleans Metro Crime Commission President Rafael Goyeneche says having a prosecutor involved could help determine whether the Orleans Parish grand jury was used appropriately.

Cut 13 (11) “…state violations.”

Federal, state and local law enforcement officials announce a new multi-agency initiative called the Gator Task Force. Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn is optimistic this task force will reduce the selling of illegal drugs and violent crime in north Louisiana.

Cut 5 (09) “…ready to go to work.”

The coroner of St. Tammany Parish says suicides are on a record pace for this year. Dr. Christopher Tape says the vast majority are done by using a gun spontaneously. He says just some routine gun safety practices can prevent suicides.

Cut 7 (09) “…a second guess.”

Tape says if you’re going through a crisis, there’s the 988 suicide prevention hotline, which you can call for whatever crisis you’re going through, whether you’re contemplating suicide or not.

LSU senior linebacker Whit Weeks broke his leg during the Tigers’ 35-6 domination of Texas A&M and could miss the rest of the season. It is a major loss for a team that already lost starting defensive back Dashawn Spears to a season-ending injury. Star tight end Trey’Dez Green is also sidelined for significant time. Coach Lane Kiffin says the injuries are piling up.

Cut 9 (07)  “…step up.”

The Louisiana Supreme Court appoints St. Tammany and Washington Parish District Attorney Collin Sims to examine the decision to seek an indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill. An Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Murrill in early July on malfeasance and public intimidation charges, but the charges were later dismissed. New Orleans Metro Crime Commission President Rafael Goyeneche says the investigation is unusual.

Cut 12 (11) “…this issue.” 

Officials say the Gator Task Force, which targets violent crime and drug trafficking, is paying dividends. Governor Landry says when he took office in 2024, Louisiana had three cities ranked in the top ten for the most dangerous cities in the country. Landry says today none of those cities are ranked in the top ten for crime.

Cut 4 (11) “…today.”

The injury bug has hit LSU hard. Linebacker Whit Weeks could be out for the season with a broken fibula. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Cooking the books will get you in trouble every time. A St. Francisville man is arrested for allegedly setting his apartment unit on fire by placing books into the oven. Fire investigators charged 42-year-old Jeff McAlpin with aggravated arson. No word on whether he was simply looking for a hot read that night.

Federal, state and local law enforcement officials in Shreveport announce a new multi-agency initiative called the Gator Task Force to target violent crime and drug trafficking in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. U.S. Attorney Zachary Keller says the task force officially started in July, and it’s already working.

Cut 3 (11) “…indictment.”

The end of September normally leads to a rise in asthma attacks and asthma-related emergency room visits. Louisiana Department of Health nurse consultant Tanya (TAN-yuh) Cobb says environmental factors like pollen, mold, dust, smoke, aerosols and strong odors can trigger symptoms, including coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Cobb says people have unique triggers and symptoms.

Cut 5 (11) “…avoid that.”

The coroner of St. Tammany Parish is sounding the alarm over an uptick in suicides. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Two people are given decades-long sentences in connection with the death of a Kansas City TV reporter who was in New Orleans covering Super Bowl 59 in January of 2025. Dannette Colbert is sentenced to 60 years, and Rickey White is sentenced to 45 years for the death of Adan Manzano. Both were convicted of racketeering, with Colbert also guilty of negligent homicide.

Louisiana Tech president Doctor Jim Henderson has announced his retirement as he’ll leave as the school’s leader at the end of the calendar year. Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson expects Governor Landry to have a significant role in selecting Henderson’s successor. She says State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley has emerged as a potential candidate.

Cut 12 (08) “…take the position.”

Brumley says his focus is on pre-K through 12th-grade education, where he says Louisiana schools have made historic progress.

The coroner of St. Tammany Parish is sounding the alarm on an uptick in suicides. Dr. Christopher Tape says the parish is on pace for 60 suicides this year, which would be a record. He says most of these suicides are not planned in advance.

Cut 6 (08) “…they shoot themselves.”

Tape says if you’re going through a crisis, there’s the 988 suicide prevention hotline, which you can call for whatever crisis you’re going through, whether you’re contemplating suicide or not.

A rough fourth quarter for the Saints on Sunday as they watched an 11-point third quarter lead evaporate as New Orleans lost its home opener to Las Vegas 35-27. Tyler Shough turned it over three times in the fourth quarter, including a costly interception right after the Raiders took the lead. Shough says he should not have tried to push the ball down the feel…

Cut 18 (16) “….side of the field”

New Orleans is now 1-2 and will host the Falcons a week from tonight.

The 11^th ranked LSU Tigers put together a dominating performance, beating Texas A-and-M 35 to 6 on Saturday. Coach Lane Kiffin’s team outgained the Aggies 506 yards to 197…

Cut 13 (08) “…prepared well”

But LSU linebacker Whit Weeks could be lost for the season with a broken leg.

Election Day is now just over five weeks away; and last week, we got our second snapshot of the U.S. Senate race between Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis. Like the first poll, the poll this month by Hart Research Associates shows Letlow with a four-point lead over Davis. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says there is one important thing to note about this poll. 

Cut 7 (09) “…out to be.”

LSU exacted revenge in a big way against Texas A-and-M Saturday night, walloping them, 35-6. Safety Ty Benefield said he and his teammates emphatically showed that the defense is able to stop a mobile quarterback like Marcel Reed, holding him to minus-13 yards rushing.

Cut 15 (14) “…a lot easier.”

With school back in session and ragweed pollen counts near their peak, September can be a concerning time for people with asthma. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The coroner of St. Tammany Parish is sounding the alarm on an uptick in suicides. Dr. Christopher Tape says the parish is on pace for 60 suicides this year, which would be a record. He notes that most victims are men who shoot themselves in the spur of the moment as opposed to planning it in advance.

For only the second time in the general election campaign for U.S. Senate, we have poll numbers.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Louisiana Tech and its Sigma Nu chapter both released statements regarding a video in which racial slurs can be heard being said over the loudspeaker at the chapter house after midnight Sunday morning. The chapter said the incident is “repugnant, unacceptable and completely contrary to the values and standards of Sigma Nu,” while the university condemned the behavior and said it will investigate the incident “fully and swiftly.”

The final weeks of September is one of the worst times for asthma flare-ups and hospital visits, so the Louisiana Department of Health is reminding you to be on the lookout for triggers and symptoms of asthma attacks. Nurse consultant Tanya Cobb recommends people with asthma have rescue medication like an inhaler close at hand wherever they go. She says families should work with their healthcare providers to develop an asthma action plan.

Cut 6 (11) “…they occur.”

The Saints let one slip away yesterday: up by 11 in the third quarter, they turned it over four times in the fourth and lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 35 to 27. New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough threw four touchdown passes, but also turned it over three times…

Cut 16 (12) “…with all of us.”

A poll paid for by the Jamie Davis campaign shows the Democrat from Tensas Parish is just four percentage points behind Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow in the U-S Senate race. Nearly all political observers have Letlow winning this race easily, but LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the race might be more competitive than originally thought…

Cut 9 (10) “…we have seen”

Louisiana Tech president Doctor Jim Henderson has announced he’s retiring at the end of the calendar year. During his tenure, Tech posted revenue-generating enrollment growth, including record freshman classes and the highest retention rate in the U-L System. Louisiana Illuminator higher education reporter Piper Hutchinson says Tech also secured 38-million dollars in federal money for research

Cut 11 (11) “…universities.”

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt injured his hamstring in Saturday night’s 35 to 6 win over Texas A-and-M. But the leg injury turned him into more of a passer than a runner as he threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns. Leavitt also completed 74-percent of his passes,,,

Cut 14 (12) “…to place it”

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough turned it over three times in the fourth quarter and New Orleans blew an 11-point lead and lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 35 to 27.

The losing continues in Natchitoches as Northwestern State lost its 16^th straight, falling to Southeastern Louisiana 52 to 21. Demons Coach Blane McCorkle…

Cut 19 (12) “…ever single day”

ULM has lost 12 in a row as they lost to Florida Atlantic.