Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Council for a Better Louisiana will host a gubernatorial run-off debate between Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone on October 30^th. Matt Doyle has more…

Cut 1 (30) “I”m Matt Doyle”

Billboards intended for Louisiana encouraging residents to vote were accidently put in Jackson, Mississippi. The message encouraged voters to cast their ballots on November 16^th, Louisiana’s run-off election day, but in Mississippi, election day in November 5^th. Billboard workers noticed the wrong date and all incorrect messages have since been removed.

The University of Alabama student accused of calling in a bomb threat during the sold-out LSU-Florida game has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge that carries up to a 20-year prison sentence. Police records say 19-year-old Connor Croll called in the threat in an attempt to stop the game because his friend was on the verge of losing a bet. Baton Rouge Attorney James Rothkamm represents Croll…
cut 13 (06) “…of the charges”
Croll’s next court date is January 8th.
In Natchitoches Parish an entire logging operation is shut down after vandals destroyed two pieces of vital equipment in Winn Parish.  Officials say vandals entered the operation, destroying the radiator on a skidder and cutting a hole in the engine block of a cutter.  Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says they are working with local authorities to catch the culprits,
Cut 6 (11) “…to justice.”
Strain says the repair bill is estimated at $16 thousand, it does not include loss of business.

Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone will face off in what might be the only gubernatorial debate of the run-off October 30^th on Louisiana Public Broadcasting.

LPB partnered with Council for a Better Louisiana to host the debate, and CABL President Barry Erwin says the discussion will be broken into seven sections over the course of the hour.

Cut 4 (10) “…Louisiana.”

LSU’s Quarterback Joe Burrow is now the Heisman favorite according to bet-online-ag. Burrow is followed by Alabama’s Tua and their former QB, Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts. Advocate writer Brooks Kubena says Burrow’s performance over Mississippi state and Tua’s ankle injury, advanced him to the top spot. Kubena says the next few games will only intensify his odds of being selected.

Cut 9 (08)  “…in New York..”

Connor Croll, the 19-year-old Alabama freshman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Tiger Stadium during the LSU-Florida game because a friend was on the verge of losing a large bet, pleads not guilty.  East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says while some may dismiss Croll’s alleged actions as childish, the evacuation of thousands, possibly inebriated fans, could have been chaotic.

Cut 11 (12) “…from Tiger Stadium.”

Baton Rouge Attorney James Rothkamm is representing Croll and calls him a good kid and says they are waiting until all information comes back before determining how to proceed.

Cut 12 (07) “…character for him.” 

Tuscaloosa Police claim Croll confessed to making the threat. He faces up to 20 years for the felony charge.

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Eddie Rispone have agreed to face each other in a televised debate. It will take place on October 30th and Louisiana Public Broadcasting will televise. Council for a Better Louisiana is a co-host and CABL president Barry Erwin says they’ve been talking with the candidates to schedule this debate…

cut 6 (09) “…things”

Connor Croll, the 19-year-old University of Alabama freshman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Tiger Stadium during the LSU-Florida game because a friend was on the verge of losing a large bet, pleads not guilty. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says a prank of this magnitude is not being taken lightly.
Cut 10 (10) “…to start scrambling.”
Croll faces up to 20 years for the felony charge.

Five majority-African American churches have been vandalized in Crowley over the past four months. Matt Doyle has the story.
Voicer 2 (29) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry says vandals destroyed two pieces of equipment and that was enough to shut down a logging operation. L-D-A-F enforcement agents say vandals entered a logging operation in Winn Parish and destroyed the radiator on one John Deere Skidder and busted a large hole in the engine block on a John Deere Cutter. The cost of the estimated damages is 16-thousand dollars.

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and his Republican challenger Eddie Rispone will debate each other before the November 16th runoff. They will face off on October 30th in a debate televised by Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says Edwards and Rispone will take questions from a panel of journalists and they’ll also get a chance to ask each other questions….
cut 5 (10) “….rebuttal”
Again the debate is October 30th at 7 PM.

Could LSU become the nation’s top-ranked college football team if they beat Auburn on Saturday. It would be the Tigers third victory over a Top 10 team. Advocate writer and AP Top 25 voter Brooks Kubena…
cut 7 (11) “…higher than them”
Alabama hosts Arkansas this Saturday.

The University of Alabama student accused of calling in a bomb threat during the LSU-Florida game enters a not guilty plea to a felony charge that carries up to a 20-year prison sentence. Baton Rouge Attorney James Rothkamm represents Connor Croll and calls him a good kid. Rothkamm says they are waiting on all the information before determining how to proceed….
cut 12 (07) “…character for him”
Croll allegedly told authorities he called in the threat because his friend was going to lose a wager on the game.

The Pelicans tip off a new season tonight in Toronto against the NBA defending champion Raptors. But rookie sensation Zion Williamson will miss the next to six to eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery. Locked on Pelicans Podcast publisher Jake Madison says former Lakers small forward Brandon Ingram could benefit the most from Zion’s absence…
Cut 15 (09) “…option”
Ingram, who was acquired in the Anthony Davis trade, put up 18 points and five rebounds a game last year for the Lakers. Tip-off tonight at 7:00.

Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Council for a Better Louisiana will host a gubernatorial run-off debate between Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone on October 30th. Matt Doyle has more…
Cut 1 (30) “I”m Matt Doyle”

A Louisiana native could be the country’s next energy secretary. President Trump has nominated Dan Brouillette as the successor to Rick Perry. Brouillette is from Paincourtville in Assumption Parish and is currently a deputy secretary of energy.

The University of Alabama student who allegedly called in a bomb threat during the sold-out LSU-Florida game has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge that carries up to a 20-year prison sentence. Police records say 19-year-old Connor Croll called in the threat in an attempt to stop the game because his friend was on the verge of losing a bet. Baton Rouge Attorney James Rothkamm represents Croll…
cut 13 (06) “…of the charges”
Croll’s next court date is January 8th.

The Pelicans tip-off the regular season tonight against the defending champs in Toronto, but rookie sensation Zion Williamson will miss the first six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his knee. Locked on Pelicans Podcast publisher Jake Madison says it’s a setback for the franchise…
Cut 14 (10) “…wins”
Las Vegas has the Pels projected win total at 39.5.

Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone will face off in what is likely to be the only televised gubernatorial debate of the run-off on October 30th. Louisiana Public Broadcasting will partner with Council for a Better Louisiana to host the debate, and CABL President Barry Erwin says the one hour program will be broken into seven sections.
Cut 4 (10) “…Louisiana.”
The debate will begin at 7 PM on L-P-B.

The 2nd ranked LSU football team will face its third top-ten opponent this Saturday when they host 9th ranked Auburn. AP Top 25 pollster and Advocate sportswriter Brooks Kubena says since Auburn has suffered a loss, they will be highly motivated when they enter Death Valley…
cut 8 (08) “…this one done”
Kick-off is at 2:30.

The 19-year-old Alabama freshman accused of calling in a bomb threat to the LSU-Florida game at Tiger Stadium faces up to 20 years in prison. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Council for a Better Louisiana will host a gubernatorial run-off debate between Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone on October 30^th. Matt Doyle has more…

Cut 1 (30) “I”m Matt Doyle”

_____________________________

LSU could take top ranking next week in college football.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

________________________

The 19-year-old Alabama freshman accused of calling in a bomb threat to the LSU-Florida game at Tiger Stadium faces up to 20 years in prison.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

________________________

Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone will face off in what is likely to be the only gubernatorial debate of the run-off October 30^th on Louisiana Public Broadcasting.

LPB partnered with Council for a Better Louisiana to host the debate, and CABL President Barry Erwin says the discussion will be broken into seven sections over the course of the hour.

Cut 4 (10) “…Louisiana.”

The program will begin at 7 PM and is stream-able on LPB.org.

The questions will be posed by a panel of journalists, but Erwin says they’ll give plenty of opportunities for the candidates to interrogate each other.

Cut 5 (10) “…rebuttal”

This follows a national trend in debate formats that set aside more time for candidate to candidate questions.

With less than a month until voters hit the polls there were growing concerns that a run-off debate would not happen. Erwin says in this case they just had a lot of coordinating work to do.

Cut 6 (09) .”things”

Erwin says they were in discussions about the format at least as of last week.

____________________

Could LSU take top ranking in college football next week?  A victory over ninth-ranked Auburn would be the third win over top-ten opponents for the Bayou Bengals this season.  Alabama has zero but is currently ranked number one.  AP Top 25 voter and Advocate writer Brooks Kubena says if LSU impressively handles their opponent, it could happen.

Cut 7 (11) “…higher than them.” 

Kubena says of the three top-ten opponents LSU has faced this year, Auburn is the only one with a previous loss, which could add a bit of urgency in their need to pick up a win.

Cut 8 (08) “…this one done.”

All eyes will be on Joe Burrow as the buzz for a Heisman Trophy continues to grow around the QB.  Kubena also participated in Heisman Trophy voting last year and says his performance over the next few games may only intensify his odds of being selected.

Cut 9 (08)  “…in New York..”

Kickoff is at 2:30 at Tiger Stadium.

______________________________

Connor Croll, the 19-year-old Alabama freshman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Tiger Stadium during the LSU-Florida game because a friend was on the verge of losing a large bet, pleads not guilty.  East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says a prank of this magnitude is not being taken lightly.

Cut 10 (10) “…to start scrambling.”

Croll faces up to 20 years for the felony charge.

Moore says while some may dismiss Croll’s alleged actions as childish, the evacuation of thousands of possibly inebriated fans from Tiger Stadium could have been chaotic.

Cut 11 (12) “…from Tiger Stadium.”

Baton Rouge Attorney James Rothkamm is representing Croll and calls him a good kid and says they are waiting until all information comes back before determining how to proceed.

Cut 12 (07) “…character for him.” 

Police claim Croll confessed to making the threat in an attempt to stop the game.

Rothkamm says Croll has the support of his family and community as the proceedings move forward.

Cut 13 (11) “…of the charges.”

Croll’s next court date is scheduled for January 8^th.

_____________________________

The Pelicans open the regular season tonight against the defending champs in Toronto sans superstar rookie sensation, forward Zion Williamson.

Williamson suffered a knee injury in preseason that required surgery that is set to keep him out for the next six to eight weeks. Locked on Pelicans publisher Jake Madison says it’s a noticeable setback for the franchise…

Cut 14 (10) “…wins” 

Williamson averaged 23 points and six rebounds a game on 71 percent shooting through his four preseason appearances.

Zion’s absence will give new Pels Lonzo Ball, JJ Redick, and Derrick Favors more of the limelight, but Madison says former Lakers small forward Brandon Ingram could benefit most from the minutes…

Cut 15 (09) “…option”

Ingram, who was acquired in the Anthony Davis trade, put up 18 points and five rebounds a game last year for L.A.

Zion may have been the rookie with the biggest spotlight, but fellow first-rounders center Jaxson Hayes and Nikel Alexander-Walker have also impressed in pre-season, particularly Alexander-Walker…

Cut 16  (11) “plays” 

Tip-off is at 7PM.

________________________________

2nd ranked LSU is preparing to host 9th ranked Auburn in an SEC series that’s been dominated by the home team over the last two decades. Auburn has not won in Tiger Stadium since 1999. Tigers coach Ed Orgeron says what’s happened in the past will not impact what happens Saturday

cut 17  (14) “…has been phenonemal” 

LSU’s Jacoby Stevens is the SEC Defensive Player of the Week. Stevens had a one-handed interception, eight tackles and a sack in the Tigers 36-13 win over Mississippi State. Orgeron says Stevens has really played well lately…

Cut 18 (15)  football player” 

Saints QB Drew Brees intends to practice with the team this week ahead of their Week 8 clash with the Cardinals this Sunday.  In an interview with WWL Radio, Brees says he’s impressed with the team’s latest performance in his absence.

Cut 8 (11) “…yards a pop.”

The Saints are on a five-game win streak with Teddy Bridgewater starting in the absence of Brees.

Five predominantly African American churches in Crowley have been vandalized since July, with the most recent incident being discovered this morning. Crowley Police Chief Jimmy Broussard says they aren’t sure what exactly is motivating these crimes, but considering the targets have been majority black institutions and houses of worship…

Cut 10 (07) “…of town”

Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone will face off in what is likely to be the only gubernatorial debate of the run-off October 30^th on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. LPB partnered with Council for a Better Louisiana to host the debate. The questions will be posed by a panel of journalists but CABL President Barry Erwin says they’ll give plenty of opportunities for the candidates to interrogate each other.
Cut 30 (10) “…rebuttal”
The program will be stream-able on LPB.org.
State and local officials broke ground today on the U-S Highway 165 South Lighting project. The 555-thousand dollar project calls for the installation of nearly 40 new street lighting poles on U-S Highway 165 South from Century Bouelvard to Winnsboro Road. Governor John Bel Edwards says the project should be completed in four months, adding local and state funds are paying for the new poles

Cut 13 (05) “…Monroe.”