US Senator John Kennedy suggested New Orleans police could reduce crime if they implement a “stop, question, and frisk” policy. NOPD Superintendent says that’s racial profiling, but officers to questions suspects if they have reasonable suspicion.

Cut 6 (09) “to last year”

Kennedy maintains that “stop and frisk” is completely permissible under the constitution.

Opioid prescription rates are dropping in Louisiana according to the CDC, but former FBI Director Louis Freeh says loopholes in federal laws could worsen the opioid epidemic. He says some federal proposals would loosen restrictions on imported drugs.

Cut 10 (09) “the United States”

LSU is picked to finish behind Alabama and Auburn in the SEC West according to the SEC Media projections. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says this LSU football team is one of the most difficult to predict. He says there are lots of questions heading into the season.

Cut 15 (16) “very rare”

LSU is picked number four to win the SEC Championship.

A South Louisiana deputy rescued two women from a burning vehicle. Authorities say Washington Parish Deputy Ronnie Manning spotted a burning overturned car and rescued the two women trapped inside. But Bridget Stogner and Brittany Pruvis were immediately arrested for a slew of drug- and alcohol-related charges.