Planned changes are underway to keep Louisiana State Police more aware of any possible danger a trooper may be in, as was the case for Master Trooper Adam Gaubert who was killed during a multi-parish shooting spree over the weekend.  Colonel Lamar Davis says the agency is working to implement a computer-aided dispatch system.

Cut 10 (09)  “…our communications staff.” 

The state’s Commissioner of Administration says a deal is in the works that could keep the Saints in New Orleans and the Superdome for some time. Jay Dardenne says Saints & Pelicans owner Gayle Benson has made a long-term commitment to having the Saints in the Superdome and has set up a trust to assure that happens even after she passes…

Cut 15 (07)  “…the various entities.”

The Saints’ current agreement with the state expires in 2025. Dardenne anticipates it will be extended to 2055.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this year women might notice when they have their annual screening they are asked when and which arm they received their COVID vaccine. Ochsner Health Radiologist Dr. Maverick LeBlanc says the reason being your lymph nodes could swell under your arm and impact your mammogram results.

Cut 7 (09) “…swelling.”

It’s recommended that you wait four to six weeks after your last vaccine dose to have a mammogram.

Raising Canes is hoping to hire 10-thousand new workers in the next 50 days as corporate employees are working side by side with existing employees at their restaurants. Regional VP Matt Massey says it also shows workers the potential to be promoted to the corporate office one day.

Cut 6 (12) “…to do it.”

State Police are stunned by the killing of one of their own during a deadly chaotic shooting rampage carried out by a suspect now in custody….
Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Dave Brannen.”

The number of patients in the hospital as a result of COVID-19 continues to decline. The Louisiana Department of Health reports 525 COVID hospitalisations. 82-percent of them are unvaccinated. The state reported 31 more deaths yesterday increasing the death toll to 14,204.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne told the Baton Rouge Press Club that the state could soon sign a new lease agreement with the Saints that would keep them playing in the Superdome through possibly the year 2055. Dardenne says most all parties involved are on board with the deal, but a lot hinges on the state Bond Commission, who must approve financing of hundreds of millions in major renovations to the 50-year-old Superdome…:
Cut 14 (09) “…to move forward.”
Back in September, the Bond Commission approved 28-million in Superdome renovations as part of a 450-million dollar renovation project.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ochsner Health Radiologist Doctor Maverick Leblanc says it’s advised that women 40 and older get annual mammograms, so radiologists can compare previous screenings…
cut 8 (10) “…as possible” (2x)

As a search was on for a man wanted for shootings in multiple parishes on Saturday, it went unnoticed for 15 hours that State Trooper Adam Gaubert was dead in his patrol car in Ascension Parish. It’s believed 31-year-old Matthew Mire gunned down Gaubert during a shooting rampage. LSP Colonel Lamar Davis hopes new technology the agency is looking to implement can prevent a similar unfortunate situation in the future…
cut 11 (11) “…check on them”
Mire is in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison accused of killing two people including Gaubert.

During an appearance at the Baton Rouge Press Club, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne discussed a possible new long-term lease agreement with the Saints…
cut 13 (10) “….here til 2055”
Dardenne says the deal is contingent on the Bond Commission approving the funding to complete renovations to the Dome.

The next time you pick up a plate of chicken fingers at Raising Cane’s it might have been prepped by someone from the corporate office. Brooke Thorington explains.
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Crude oil prices closed above 80-dollar a barrel for the first time in seven years yesterday. The high price of crude oil is impacting gas prices. According to Triple-A, the statewide average has reached 3-dollars a gallon that’s a one-dollar and ten cents higher than a year ago.

The leader of State Police, Colonel Lamar Davis, says it’s absolutely unacceptable it took 15 hours before they found Master Trooper Adam Gaubert dead in his patrol vehicle in Ascension Parish on Saturday during a multi-parish shooting rampage. Davis blames communication failures they are trying to address with new technology. He says they hope the new technology can also prevent the tragedy that occurred this past weekend…
cut 12 (12) “….of the community”
Authorities have charged 31-year-old Matthew Mire with the murder of Gaubert. He’s also accused of killing one of his relatives and another man is in critical condition.

He was booked in a Baton Rouge jail yesterday and troopers say he was in handcuffs that belonged to Trooper Gaubert. Visitation for Gaubert will be Friday night in Baton Rouge and the funeral will take place at St. George Catholic Church.

A deal is in the works that could help assure the New Orleans Saints keep playing “At Home in the Dome” for a long time.…:
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The fast-food chain, Raising Cane’s, says they have corporate office employees taking orders at their restaurants or working in the kitchen. Cane’s Regional Vice President Matt Massey says it’s an initiative to help with the labor shortage…
cut 4 (12) “….in 2022”

Days after the fatal shooting of Master Trooper Adam Gaubert in Ascension Parish questions remain as to why it took 15 hours to find his body. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Gas prices across Louisiana are up about seven cents a gallon compared to last week, and Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst with Gas Buddy, says the ballooning prices can be blamed on the upswing in oil prices.

The average price of regular has now climbed to about two-97 a gallon.

The widow of former Governor Edwin Edwards spoke publicly today about her decision to have his body exhumed and cremated last month. The Cajun Prince died on July 12^th and was buried days later. Trina Edwards says she was not allowed to bury him at the original plot he purchased, and she was forced to make a quick decision about his burial and soon regretted it.

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Many Louisianans with National Flood Insurance Program coverage are alarmed at potentially huge premium hikes under FEMA’s new Risk Rating 2.0 plan. State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says For those living in flood-prone areas, the increases in coverage could be literally unaffordable. And could lead to private insurers stepping up to compete with the Flood Insurance Program…:

Cut 13 (12) “..government is proposing”

The next time you pick up a plate of chicken fingers at Raising Cane’s it might have been prepped by someone from the corporate office. Brooke Thorington explains.

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Louisiana State Police are stunned by the killing of one of their own during a deadly chaotic shooting rampage carried out by a suspect now in custody. More from Dave Brannen.

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A deal is in the works that could help assure the New Orleans Saints keep playing “At Home in the Dome” for a long time. Kevin Gallagher has more…:

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The next time you visit a Raising Cane’s restaurant the person taking your order or the fry cook prepping your plate might also work in the corporate office. Cane’s Regional Vice President Matt Massey says it’s an initiative to help with the ongoing labor shortage.
Cut 4 (12) “…in 2022.”

Massey says the labor shortage isn’t unique to Cane’s and like other fast-food restaurants they aren’t sure what the silver bullet is to help turn it around but they are trying a method that they’ve used in the past to help with employee shortages after hurricanes impacted their eateries.

Cut 5 (11) “…a cashier.”

The chain is hoping to hire 10-thousand new workers in the next 50 days as corporate employees are working side by side with existing employees at their restaurants. Massey says it also shows workers the potential to be promoted to the corporate office one day.

Cut 6 (12) “…to do it.”

The first Raising Cane’s opened in Baton Rouge in 1996 and has grown to more than 550 locations across the U-S.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this year women might notice when they have their annual screening they are asked when and which arm they received their COVID vaccine. Ochsner Health Radiologist Dr. Maverick LeBlanc says the reason being your lymph nodes could swell under your arm and impact your mammogram results.

Cut 7 (09) “…swelling.”

LeBlanc says swelling is a normal reaction after a vaccine and if you can it’s best to wait at least four to six weeks after your last vaccine dose to have your annual screening mammogram.

LeBlanc says the Society of Breast Imaging recommends women start getting annual mammograms at age 40. He says it’s important even if women are not experiencing any problems to still be screened annually so radiologists can compare previous mammograms.

Cut 8 (10) “…as possible (x2).”

The swelling of the lymph nodes under the arm not caused by a vaccine can be a symptom of a breast issue, therefore LeBlanc says that’s why women will be asked if they recently had a vaccine injection to rule out a possible problem.

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Changes are planned and underway to keep Louisiana State Police more aware of any trouble a trooper may be in, as was the case for Master Trooper Adam Gaubert who was killed during a multi-parish shooting spree over the weekend.  Colonel Lamar Davis says the agency is working to implement a computer-aided dispatch system.

Cut 10 (09)  “…our communications staff.” 

Davis says with the technology upgrades, tragic situations like Trooper Gaubert’s body not being located for nearly 15 hours during the deadly chaos blamed on Matthew Mire might be avoided.

Cut 11 (11) “…check on them.”

Davis says State Police hope to see improved technology not be the only means to an end to curbing the targeting of officers and any other members of the public by people like suspect Matthew Mire In Gaubert’s killing.

Cut 12 (12) “…of the community.”

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The state’s Commissioner of Administration says a deal is in the works that could keep the Saints in New Orleans and the Superdome for a good long time. Speaking at the Press Club of Baton Rouge, Jay Dardenne says the deal would not only keep the Saints in the Dome, but also help to bring many more Super Bowls to the Crescent City…:

Cut 13 (10) “…here ’til 2055.”

Dardenne says most all parties involved are on board with the deal, but a lot hinges on the state Bond Commission, who must approve financing of hundreds of millions in major renovations to the 50-year-old Superdome…:

Cut 14 (09)  “…to move forward.”

Dardenne says Saints & Pelicans owner Gayle Benson has made a long-term commitment to having the Saints in the Superdome; and has set up a trust to assure that even after she has passed on…:

Cut 15 (07)  “…the various entities.”

(The Saints current agreement with the state expires in 2025. Dardenne feels confident the state will be able to extend the Saints time in New Orleans until 2055.)

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LSU’s top playmaker on offense is out for the rest of the season. Kayshon Boutte was carted off the field in the second half of Saturday’s loss to Kentucky with an ankle injury and Coach Ed Orgeron confirmed on Monday it’s a second-ending injury. Boutte is the team’s leading receiver with 38 catches and nine touchdowns. Coach Ed Orgeron says others will have to step up to replace their top receiver…

Cut  16 (21) “…step up.”

The Tigers are 3-and-3 and their rumors Orgeron will not be able to survive another non-winning season. The coach says he hasn’t had any discussions with LSU athletics director Scott Woodward about his job status, but he understands the expectations…

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Two of the top teams in the Sun Belt meet tonight in Lafayette when the Ragin Cajuns host Appalachian State at 6:30 for a game that will be seen on ESPN Two. The Mountaineers are averaging 35 points a game and giving up 20 points a contest and they have one of the best run defenses in the league. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier…

Cut 18 (20)”…hard on you.”

This will be the tenth meeting between the two schools and App State has won every game in the series, except for last December’s meeting in Boone, North Carolina that was won by the Cajuns 24-21. Napier says his arrival, the games between these two schools have been close

Cut 19 (18)  “…each other.”  (2x)

 Appalachian State’s Chase Brice is the Sun Belt’s top passer, averaging 272 yards per game. Napier says he’s an impressive player…

Cut 20 (17)  “…undefeated.” 

Days after the fatal shooting of Master Trooper Adam Gaubert in Ascension Parish questions remain as to why it took 15 hours to find his body. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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A 6-year-old Ascension Parish child is reported dead in a fire on a flatbed cargo trailer. Geismar Volunteer firemen says the boy and some friends were playing “fort” in and on the trailer when one of them began playing with a lighter; leading to the fire. Two other kids escaped unharmed.

A large of number of Louisianans are up-in-arms over large premium increases coming for their National Flood Insurance Program coverage; the so-called Risk Rating 2.0 Plan. For some living near water the hikes could be literally unaffordable. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the increases will damage the Louisiana economy, but MAY prompt private insurance carriers to compete with the FEMA-run NFIP. He says it cannot hurt to try shopping around for lower-cost flood coverage…:

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New NFIP rates take effect right away for new flood coverage, and in April 2022 for existing policies.

State facilities are flying flags at half-staff in honor of State Police Master Trooper Adam Gaubert, who was shot and killed in Ascension Parish early Saturday morning. LSP Superintendent Colonel Lamar Davis says Gaubert was shot ambush-style while sitting in his patrol car at around 2:20 am. He says another trooper discovered Gaubert’s remains, after nearly 15 hours…:

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31-year-old Matthew Mire is the suspected shooter.

Many Louisianan’s with protection under the National Flood Insurance Program are alarmed at rate increases coming under the so-called Risk Rating 2.0 plan. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the hikes will be damaging and could drive the private market to compete with NFIP…:

CUT 13(12)      “…government is proposing”

Have you bought gas lately? Noticed the price jump? The statewide average price of regular gas is nearing $3; a price we haven’t seen in 7 years. What’s the reason for the increases? GasBuddy.com fuel analyst Patrick DeHaan says it’s the upswing in imported oil prices…:

CUT 03(09)      “…a half-percent.”

..and OPEC will not increase the amount of oil produced, further pushing the price up.

Visitors to and residents of New Orleans, be wary of where you park your car. After a post-hurricane period of leniency on parking enforcement, city officials says they are now fully engaged in ticketing vehicles parked illegally, towing large numbers and even fitting some with the much-feared “boot”.

Following the arrest last week of a Covington High School student for attacking a teacher after an apparent Tik-Tok challenge gone wrong, police have announced the arrest of additional suspects. An 18-year-old and juvenile are now charged with Unlawful Posting of Criminal Activity for Notoriety and Publicity which is a misdemeanor.