A study shows the fatality rate on rural roads, in addition to deteriorating rural roads and bridges, is significant. Brooke Thorington explains.
Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Also, Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says he’s looking at possibly making a run for governor next year. The Lafayette residents he’s proud of the work he’s been able to accomplish with the governor since 2016….
cut 5 (07) “…to come”

A video from the January 6th Capitol riot that shows District 1 Congressman and House Minority Whip Steve Scalise standing feet away from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is making partisan buzz. Scalise has been vocal in thinking Pelosi didn’t take enough action to quell the riot before it went too far. Political analyst Roy Fletcher says Scalise’s presence on that video signifies little…
Cut 11 (07) “…affect the election.”
Fletcher says the video turning up now is an attempt to cast doubt on a Republican House member right before the mid-term election.

The Saints are in Arizona tonight to face the Cardinals in a match-up of two teams with identical records at two and four. The Black and Gold only had a few days to prepare for this game as coach Dennis Allen says practices this week have been mostly walk-throughs…
Cut 14 (11) “…being prepared.”
The Saints have ruled out the following players for tonight’s game, wide receivers Jarvis Landry and Michael Thomas, plus tight end Adam Trautman, offensive guard Andrus Peat and cornerback Marshon Lattimore.