An area of low pressure just off the Yucatan Peninsula has medium chance of developing into a tropical depression and possibly a tropical storm according to the National Weather Service. NWS Slidell Meteorologist Michael Hill says forecasts show the system moving away from Mexico, and heading towards the central Gulf coast this weekend.
Cut 3 (09) “…will go”
And Hill says depending on which way the storm tilts over the next two days, we could be looking at a very wet weekend…

For the first time, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is doing in-state testing on harvested deer for the presence of chronic wasting disease, which has been found in deer in surrounding states.LDWF’s Johnathan Bordelon says the disease is a neurological infection that can be spread multiple ways, including deer to deer.

Cut 8 (11) “…infection are multiple.”

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and his Republican challenger Eddie Rispone have both released commercials as their run-off campaigns ramp up. Political consultant Roy Fletcher estimates 20-million dollars could be spent over the next month and the money will pour in from both national parties and governor associations, along with additional funding from partisan actors like George Soros and Charles Koch….
Cut 11 (07) “at play”
Edwards will be supported by his locally run Gumbo PAC, but he’s likely come under heavy fire from well-funded local conservative activists Truth in Politics.

The October 12th ballot saw 77 women running for legislative seats, but U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Louisiana will continue to have fewer women in the legislature than the national average….
Cut 6 (10) “…successful in Louisiana.”

Three State Police Academy employees have been reassigned as part of an ongoing investigation into training sessions that State Police say may have gone too far…

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Police says freshman from the University of Alabama accused of calling a threat to Tiger Stadium admitted to doing so in an effort to stop the Tigers/Gators game because a friend was on the verge of losing a large bet. 19-year-old Connor Croll was booked into the Tuscaloosa Country jail early Sunday. Croll is being held without bond and is expected to face charges in Baton Rouge. No word on the amount of the wager.

Despite many women being on the recent ballot, Louisiana still has one of the lowest percentages of seats assigned to women in the state legislature. Ultimately, 77 women recently ran for legislative seats. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says there are multiple factors that contribute to rise of women candidates.

Cut 5 (12) “…didn’t get elected.”

Cross says the national average of state legislative seats assigned to women is about 30% while in Louisiana it is about 16%.

The first few ads of the governor’s race run-off are now in rotation as the first salvos in what one analyst says will be the most expensive one month period ever in Louisiana political history.

Political consultant Roy Fletcher says expect an ad blitz unlike anything you’ve seen in a state election. You will not be able to escape from the constant political messaging.

Cut 12 (10) “…spent” 

A political consultant projects a record-breaking amount of money will be poured into the governor’s race over the next month as both campaigns release new ads…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested the aunt of a two-year-old child who was left in a hot car in Destrehan for about six hours. 48-year-old Lezly Sanabria has been charged with negligent homicide. Deputies say Sanabria and the child went shopping with the child’s grandmother and when they returned home, Sanabria failed to check that the child was still in the car after items were unloaded from the vehicle.

An investigation into injuries to multiple State Police cadets during training last week has resulted in the reassignment of three troopers. There have been accusations that the injuries resulted from hazing, but State Police Colonel Kevin Reeves would not label the incident as such. He did say the training went beyond “normal parameters.”
Cut 13 (11) “…established”
Reeves says he has apologized to the cadets for the events that took place.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will provide in-state testing for Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal ailment impacting deer, not yet detected in Louisiana, but in surrounding states. LDWF deer program manager Johnathan Bordelon says if hunters want to have their deer tested, they can pay $37.50 to have a test done.
Cut 7 (12) “…turnaround in results.”
For more information go to the L-D-W-F’s website.

State Police has launched an internal investigation into injuries to several cadets during defensive tactics training. Ten cadets reportedly suffered bruises and broken bones. L-S-P Colonel Kevin Reeves says injuries to cadets during training do occur…
cut 15 (08) “…uncommon”
But Reeves says the training may have gone too far last week and three staffers have been reassigned while an investigation takes place.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will test harvested deer for Chronic Wasting Disease for the cost of $37.50. L-D-W-F deer program manager Johnathan Bordelon…
cut 9 (13) “….consume that deer”
C-W-D has not been detected in Louisiana, but it has been found in surrounding states. For former go to L-D-W-F’s website.

There was an increase in women running for legislative seats in Louisiana, but after the October 12th election, the state will continue to have one of the lowest percentages of women in the nation serving in the state legislature…
Cut 1 (27) “I”m Kevin Barnhart”

Forecasters are keeping their eyes on the tropics as the National Hurricane Center has given a low-pressure system just off the coast of southern Mexico a 50-percent chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the western and central Gulf of Mexico later this week. An Air Force Reserve reconnaissance plane is scheduled to investigate the system this afternoon.

State Police has suspended its defensive tactics training programming after several cadets at the Training Academy had to be treated for multiple injuries. One cadet reportedly had a fractured arm. State Police Colonel Kevin Reeves says this particular training session, which involves handcuffing and pressure point use is one of the most intense lessons of the curriculum…
cut 14 (10) “…custody”
But Reeves says the training have may have gone too far and three staffers have been reassigned as they investigate what happened.

The first ads of the governor’s race run-off have made it on your TV screen for the November 16th election. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says an incredible 20 million dollars will likely be spent.
Cut 10 (08) “…whole deal”

Despite an increase in the number of women running for a legislative seat, Louisiana will continue to have a low percentage of females in the state legislature. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the national average is 30% while in Louisiana it is 16%.
Cut 4 (10) “…where we were.”
Cross says 77 women ran for legislative seats.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has set up a mechanism that allows hunters to test their harvested deer for the presence of chronic wasting disease, which has been found in deer in surrounding states. Hunters seeking to have their harvested deer tested for CWD can complete a form on the LDWF website and then for the cost of $37.50 can have tissue from the animal tested at the nearest LDWF Field office.

Three Louisiana State Police staffers have been reassigned as part of an investigation into cadet training sessions that may have gone too far…
Cut 3 (29) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Sentencing has been delayed for the former LSU student who was convicted in the hazing death of Phi Delta Theta fraternity pledge Maxwell Gruver. Matthew Naquin is facing up to five years in prison after he was convicted of negligent homicide. A serious illness involving one of Naquin’s relatives pushed the sentencing date back to November 20th.

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and his Republican challenger Eddie Rispone have both released commercials as their run-off campaigns ramp up. Political consultant Roy Fletcher estimates 20-million dollars could be spent over the next month and the money will pour in from both national parties and governor associations, along with additional funding from partisan actors like George Soros and Charles Koch….
cut 11 (07) “…at play”
Edwards will be supported by his locally run Gumbo PAC, but he’s likely come under heavy fire from well-funded local conservative activists Truth in Politics.

The October 12th ballot saw 77 women running for legislative seats, but U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Louisiana will continue to have fewer women in the legislature than the national average….
cut 6 (10) “…successful in Louisiana”

There has been a rise in women running for legislative seats in Louisiana, but the state still has the lowest percentage of seats assigned to females in the nation.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (27) “I”m Kevin Barnhart”

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A political consultant projects a record-breaking amount of money will be poured into the governor’s race over the next thirty one days, starting with some new ads from both campaigns…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle” 

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 Three State Police Academy employees have been reassigned as part of an ongoing investigation into training sessions that State Police say may have gone too far…

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

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Despite many women being on the recent ballot, Louisiana has one of the lowest percentages of seats assigned to women in the state legislature. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says the national average is about 30% while in Louisiana it is about 16%.

Cut 4 (10) “…where we were.”

Ultimately, 77 women ran for legislative seats. Cross says there are multiple factors that contribute to rise of women candidates.

Cut 5 (12) “…didn’t get elected.”

Cross says while they are striving to get into power, women still have the hurdle of figuring out how to get the votes to land in office.

Cut 6 (10) “…successful in Louisiana.”

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will provide in-state testing for Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal ailment impacting the deer population nationally, but has not yet been detected in Louisiana. LDWF deer program manager Johnathan Bordelon says if hunters want to have their deer tested, they can pay $37.50 to have a test done.

Cut 7 (12) “…turnaround in results.” 

Bordelon says the disease is a neurological infection that can be spread multiple ways, including deer to deer.

Cut 8 (11) “…infection are multiple.”

The disease is has been detected in 26 states including all three that border Louisiana.  Bordelon says while there has been no human sickness linked to CWS, the CDC does have a warning for hunters out of an abundance of caution.

Cut 9 (13)  “…consume that deer.”

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The first few ads of the governor’s race run-off are now in rotation as the first salvos in what one analyst says will be the most expensive one month period ever in Louisiana political history.

Political consultant Roy Fletcher says an incredible 20 million dollars will likely be spent over the next few weeks.

Cut 10 (08) “…whole deal”

Eddie Rispone is running cuts from Friday’s Trump rally, one showing the President attacking Governor Edwards and another praising Rispone. Edwards’ new ad works to equate Rispone with Bobby Jindal.

Fletcher says the money will pour in from both national parties and governors associations, along with additional funding from partisan actors like George Soros and Charles Koch.

Cut 11 (07) “at play”

Edwards will be supported by his locally run Gumbo PAC, but he’s likely come under heavy fire from well-funded local conservative activists Truth in Politics.

Fletcher says expect an ad blitz unlike anything you’ve seen in a state election. You will not be able to escape from the constant political messaging.

Cut 12 (10) “…spent” 

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An ongoing investigation into injuries to multiple State Police cadets during training last week has resulted in the reassignment of three employees responsible for training.

There’s been accusations that the injuries resulted from hazing, but State Police Colonel Kevin Reeves would not label the incidents as such. He did say the training went beyond “normal parameters.”

Cut 13 (11) “…established”

Reeves met with the cadets last night to apologize for the incidents.

The Colonel says the training sessions that resulted in the incidents, including one cadet reportedly fracturing their arm, are some of the most intense lessons in the curriculum.

Cut 14 (10) “…custody” 

The training involves learning how to handcuff, responding to physical altercations, grappling, and use of the baton.

Reeves says it’s one of the most physical periods of training, and so they’re used to seeing some injuries to cadets even when training remains within the normal parameters.

Cut 15 (08) “…uncommon”

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At the halfway point of the regular season, second-ranked LSU is ranked in the middle of the pack in scoring defense, allowing 21 points a game. The Tigers are usually much better than that. Safety Jacoby Stevens still believes LSU can have one of the top-rated defenses in the conference…

Cut 16  (17) “…you’ll notice” 

LSU is at Mississippi State for a 2:30 kickoff this Saturday. Stevens says he likes playing in Starkville..

cut 17  (20) “…its a thrill” 

Freshman cornerback Derek Stingley has emerged as one of LSU’s best players on defense. He received SEC Freshman of the Week honors after coming up with a crucial interception against Florida. Stevens says he knew Stingley would be a great player…

Cut 18 (12)  deserving of” 

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ULM takes its 2-0 record in the Sun Belt on the road to face 24th ranked Appalachian State. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says the Mountaineers will present them with a big test…

cut 19 (20)   “after this”   

Viator says App State is not a very big team size wise, but they have great team speed…

cut 20 (16) “ can’t run”   

Representative Franklin Foil will request a recount in the hotly contested Baton Rouge Senate race that currently is set for a three-way run-off after the two Republican candidates tied. Foil was initially shown to be the 2^nd place winner by eight votes, but late Saturday night the Secretary of State informed him a correction put him in a 12,522 vote tie with Representative Steve Carter…

Cut 12 (13) “…properly” 

Democrat Beverly Brooks Thompson took 1^st place in the race.

A political analyst says Governor Edwards has a lot of work to do if he wants to cut into the 52 percent share of the vote Republicans won in the primary. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says white rural voters ran from Edwards en masse during the primary, and to win them back he needs to reassure them on a few key conservative cultural issues.

Cut 7 (06) “…make”

The influenza season in Louisiana is off to an early start, so in an effort to fight the flu, the Louisiana Health Department has scheduled days where residents can get vaccinated for free. L-D-H immunization director Doctor Frank Welch says most parish health clinics have selected a day to give out free flu shots

Cut 3 (10) “…much less serious”

To find the flu vaccination day nearest you, visit the state health department’s website and go to the fight the flu section.

It is day four of rescue operations at the Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans and officials remain hopeful that a missing construction worker may be found still alive.  There has been no shift in the structure or cranes, but New Orleans Fire Chief Tim McConnell says with the uncertainty of stability, they are being very thorough in accounting for rescue workers.

Cut 9 (11) “…to be operating.”