Drug and suicide deaths have risen sharply among the Millenial generation over the last 20 years, according to a new report…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

The Ouachita Parish sheriff’s office says they are still searching for a 17-year-old escapee from the Green Oaks Detention Center who allegedly shot at deputies following a high-speed chase yesterday. Brandon Kaleb McClain is considered armed and dangerous. McClain was last seen in an area just outside of West Monroe.

A U-S House Committee has unanimously approved a bipartisan proposal that would extend the National Flood Insurance Program for five years. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is encouraged by the prospects of a long-term deal…
cut 12 (09) “…rates”
Graves says he’s concerned the proposed legislation could drive up flood insurance rates for some property owners.

A CBS Sports report says at least six schools tied to an FBI investigation into college basketball corruption will be notified of major NCAA violations this summer. If LSU is one of them, AD Scott Woodward can fire Coach Will Wade with cause and also receive an automatic two-year contract extension because the NCAA violations occurred before he took over. Assistant Tiger Rag Editor Tyler Nunez says such a move would draw the ire of an LSU fanbase that supports Wade…
cut 11 (10) “…look at him”

A Trust for America’s Health report shows a dramatic spike in deaths due to drug abuse and suicide over the last twenty years, particularly among young people. CEO John Auerbach says in 2017 Louisiana had 2,000 deaths from alcohol, drugs, and suicide, a seven percent increase over 2016. He says those rates are some of the worst in the nation.

Cut 6 (10) “to care.”

A highway marker that was just put up to honor Louisiana blues legend Buddy Guy is missing. Pointe Coupee Parish Tourist Commission executive director Jeanie Andre says if someone returns the marker no questions will be asked and the person will not face any charges. She says the sheriff’s office is investigating and they hope for a positive outcome…

Cut 5 (09) “…returned.”

CBS Sports says an NCAA official has told them the Association is about to issue Level One recruiting violations to at least six schools. The FBI reportedly has a wiretap conversation between Coach Will Wade and a convicted middleman, where Wade discusses a strong offer made to a recruit’s family. Tiger Rag Magazine Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says it’s unclear if LSU will receive a notice, but…..

Cut 10 (08) “…just massive”

Here’s a look at today’s commodity prices

Joe Biden presidential campaign co-chair and Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond says the former VP is ready to take on the “bully” in the White House…
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

The St. John Parish’s sheriff’s office is investigating an alleged armed robbery that ended when an employee of a convenience store in LaPlace shot a suspected robber this morning. The suspect was shot and his condition is not known.

An NCAA official has told CBS sports the association will soon issue notices of Level One recruiting violations to at least six schools who were mentioned in the FBI’s investigation into corruption in college basketball. Tiger Rag Assistant editor Tyler Nunez says if LSU is one of these schools, coach Will Wade could lose his job…
cut 9 (12) “…him anything”
The search is on for Buddy Guy’s highway marker. The roadside sign in honor of the blues legend disappeared after it was hit by a vehicle last month. The sign was unveiled December seventh and stood along LA 418 in Lettsworth, the hometown of the eight-time Grammy award winner. Pointe Coupe Parish Tourist Commission executive director Jeanie Andre says the tourist attraction means a lot
Cut 4 (10) “…safely returned”

A highway marker that was just put up to honor Louisiana blues legend Buddy Guy is missing. Pointe Coupee Parish Tourist Commission executive director Jeanie Andre says the roadside marker was last seen on the ground after it was knocked down by a vehicle that drove off the road…

Cut 3 (10) “…it’s missing”

The sign was unveiled on December seventh and it was once standing along LA 418 in Lettsworth.

The American Gaming Association’s annual report showcasing 2018 casino revenue indicates Louisiana remained flat at just over two-and-a-half billion dollars, generating just over 600-million in total tax revenue for the state. Casino Association of Louisiana Executive Director Wade Duty adds more of a dip is making casinos hesitant to move on land.

Cut 12 (09) “…more business friendly.”

The Pelican Institute says their study reveals the Medicaid expansion led tens of thousands of Louisianans who qualified for Medicaid to drop their private insurance. Pelican Vice President for Government Affairs Renee Amar says about 450,000 people enrolled under the expansion, at an average cost to the state of 6,286 dollars a year, and many previously had insurance.

Cut 13 (09) “..year.”

But Louisiana Department of Health Policy Director Jeanie Donovan says a commissioned study by LSU shows the private insurance market barely budged after the expansion, and the clear majority of those who enrolled under the expansion are working, but low wage individuals who could not afford monthly premiums.

Cut 16  (13) “…with that”  

Donovan says the only market that saw a noticeable dip in participation was COBRA, because people losing their jobs opted to enroll in Medicaid instead.

The American Gaming Association says Louisiana casino gaming revenue remained flat in 2018. Matt Doyle has more…
voicer 2 (31) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office says 49-year-old Kirk Bellard of Eunice and 38-year-old Marcus Guidry of Breaux Bridge were killed when their single-engine plane crashed on a levee along the Atchafalaya River outside of Opelousas. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash.

A national study involving the Pennington Biomedical Research Center debunks the thought that taking vitamin D significantly lowers the chances of a person with pre-diabetes developing type 2 diabetes. Assistant LSU professor and local site investigator Daniel Hsia (Shaw) says there was a thought that vitamin D’s anti-inflammatory properties would have an effect on diabetes, but…
Cut 7 (09) “…reached.”
Hsia says people at high risk for type two diabetes should commit to lifestyle changes, instead of relying on Vitamin D supplementation.

The Pelican Institute says since the state implemented Medicaid Expansion in 2016 it has cost the state more than 145-million dollars a year, because able-bodied adults who do not have children, dropped their private insurance for taxpayer-funded insurance…
cut 15 (09) “…coverage”
But the state health department says a recent LSU study shows the number of Louisiana who has private insurance barely changed since the expansion.

Joe Biden presidential campaign co-chair and Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond says the former VP is ready to take on the “bully” in the White House…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

A manhunt continues in Ouachita Parish for a 17-year-old escapee from the Green Oaks Detention Center who allegedly shot at deputies following a high-speed chase yesterday. Brandon Kaleb McClain is considered armed and dangerous. There is a heavy law enforcement presence in an area just outside of West Monroe, where McClain was last seen.

Louisiana casino gaming revenue was flat for 2018 according to the American Gaming Association. The Baton Rouge market’s gaming revenue declined by 17-percent and Casino Association of Louisiana executive director Wade Duty says a big contributing factor is likely the citywide smoking ban in bars and casinos that went into effect in May of 2018….
cut 11 (09) “…after the implementation”
The Lake Charles market saw the highest increase at 4.5 percent.

Extra Vitamin D does not significantly lower the risk for type two diabetes. That’s the conclusion of a national clinical trial. LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Center served as one of the trial centers and Doctor Daniel Hsia (Shaw) says vitamin D supplementation appeared to only reduce the risk of diabetes when participants with prediabetes had very low vitamin D levels…
cut 8 (09) “….difference”

The American Gaming Association’s annual report on 2018 casino revenue finds Louisiana’s remained flat at just over two-and-a-half billion dollars. Casino Association of Louisiana Executive Director Wade Duty…
Cut 10 (09) “…a slight decline.”
Duty says the approval of sports betting at casinos could have provided a boost to the state’s gaming industry.

Louisiana’s sole Democratic Congressman Cedric Richmond is serving as co-chair for former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. Richmond says Biden is committed to doing the opposite of President Trump, and former Governor Bobby Jindal, by investing in education and healthcare.
Cut 4 (11) “…that”
President Trump has recently torn into Biden, calling him among other things a “loser”, “dummy”, and “the weakest mentally”.

The Pelican Institute releases a study that claims tens of thousands of Medicaid expansion recipients dropped their private coverage when they became eligible for Medicaid…
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

And the state says Louisiana’s Medicaid program will spend about 400-million dollars less than expected this fiscal year, because of the tens of the thousands Medicaid recipients that were dropped from the program, because a computer check of their income found they were not eligible. Most of the 400-million is federal money and any state dollars saved has been spent elsewhere in the budget.

The Anthony Davis trade talks are heating up as ESPN reports the Lakers and Celtics are providing the Pelicans with trade scenarios for the six-time All Star. L-A is apparently willing to trade the fourth overall pick as part of its package and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarkowski says New Orleans could possibly use that fourth pick to get a young veteran. The Lakers are reportedly not offering up Kyle Kuzma. Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, told Sports Illustrated that the Celtics can trade for A-D, but he might only play one season in Boston. Davis reportedly only interested in signing a long-term deal with the Knicks or Lakers.

CBS sports reports that at least six division one men’s basketball programs will receive notices of allegations for Level One violations from the NCAA by the summer. The allegations are the result of the federal government’s recently completed investigation into corruption involving major college basketball. At least 20 schools were named in the FBI probe, including LSU.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is involved in a national clinical trial that found extra Vitamin D does not significantly lower Type Two diabetes Risk. Local site investigator Doctor Daniel Hsia says people at high risk for type two diabetes should commit to lifestyle changes, instead of relying on Vitamin D supplementation…
cut 9 (08) “….everything”
About 575-thousand Louisiana residents have diabetes.

New Orleans Congressman Cedric Richmond is serving as co-chair of Joe Biden’s 2020 national presidential campaign. Richmond says he began pushing for the former Vice President to run shortly after President Donald Trump was elected…
cut 5 (06) “….to run”
Biden unsuccessfully ran for President in 1988 and 2008.

The Pelican Institute says their study reveals the Medicaid expansion led tens of thousands of Louisianans who qualified for Medicaid to drop their private insurance. Pelican Vice President for Government Affairs Renee Amar says about 450,000 people enrolled under the expansion, at an average cost to the state of six-thousand dollars a year, and many previously had insurance.
Cut 13 (09) “..year.”
Pelican says if those enrollees began paying for their own insurance again, it would save the state 145 million dollars a year. But Louisiana Department of Health Policy Director Jeanie Donovan says a commissioned study by LSU shows the private insurance market barely budged after the expansion, debunking Pelican’s claim…
Cut 14 (08) “…significant.”