The big story over the weekend, a south Louisiana man went on a shooting rampage in the Baton Rouge area that left several injured and two dead including a state trooper. Brooke Thorington has more
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The owner of the seven nursing homes that evacuated more than 800 residents to a Tangipahoa Parish warehouse before Hurricane Ida is trying to get his nursing home licenses back. Bob Dean’s attorney John McLindon says they’ve filed an appeal with the Division of Administrative Law trying to have the licenses restored.
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At least 12 people who were evacuated to the warehouse later died, five of them have been ruled storm-related. The Louisiana Department of Health cited cruelty or indifference for why the licenses were revoked.

The LSU football team was outplayed badly in a 42-21 Saturday night loss to Kentucky and Coach Ed Orgeron’s days as head coach could be numbered. Orgeron admits it’s tough times, but still has confidence that he can turn things around…
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LSU hosts 20th ranked Florida on Saturday.

LSU suffered an embarrassing loss at Kentucky on Saturday. Jeff Palermo looks back at what happened…

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A multi-parish shooting spree leaves several injured and two dead including a state trooper. Brooke Thorington has more

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With just over a year to go before Senator John Kennedy’s re-election bid goes to the voters, contenders are beginning to come out of the political woodwork. More from Dave Brannen.

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The LSU Tigers were completely outmatched on Saturday night in Lexington Kentucky as the Wildcats scored the first three touchdowns of the game and went on to win 42-21. Coach Ed Orgeron’s defense gave up 330 yards rushing…

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The loss drops the Tigers record 3-and-3 and there’s a lot of noise that Orgeron’s coaching days at LSU are coming to an end. Orgeron admits it’s tough times, but still has confidence that he can turn things around…

Cut 5 (10) “…never will.”

Following the loss, LSU only made one player available to the media and that was Quarterback Max Johnson, he was asked about the team’s 3-and-3 record…

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After a multi-parish shooting spree, two are dead and three are critically injured. State Police say 31-year-old Matthew Mire is now in custody after Saturday shootings in Ascension, Livingston, and East Baton Rouge Parishes. Colonel Lamar Davis says one of the fatalities is LSP Master Trooper, Adam Gaubert.

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Gaubert’s body was found inside his patrol car Saturday evening near Dutton Road in Ascension Parish approximately 12 hours after an earlier shooting happened in the area involving the suspect.  The length of time it took to discover Gaubert’s body is under investigation.

Mire is believed to have shot and injured two people in Livingston Parish, then shot and killed his relative Pamela Adair and injured her significant other in Ascension Parish. Another trooper was also fired upon in the shooting spree that left the trooper’s vehicle bullet-ridden

Shortly after 10 PM Saturday when Mire was apprehended in the Hoo Sooo Too Road area. Ascension Parish, Sheriff Bobby Webre said they still don’t know what motived the suspect to go on a shooting rampage.

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According to The Advocate Mire had been staying with his mother since his girlfriend died of an overdose.

Webre says Mire abandoned a stolen vehicle and took off on foot.  Mire was reportedly taken into custody without incident in the area along the Ascension and East Baton Rouge parish line after law enforcement swarmed the area. Mire sustained injuries from a K-9 bite and a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound to his leg.

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Mire was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries and charges include First Degree Murder of a Police Officer and Attempted First Degree Murder of a Police Officer.

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The field of contenders for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican John Kennedy is expected to get a little more crowded in the near future.  LA Politics publisher Jeremy Alford says there’s talk that Democrat Gary Chambers could announce his intentions soon and that he’s not an unknown in political circles.

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Political newcomer and commercial pilot, Luke Mixon of Baton Rouge, announced last week his decision to run against Kennedy next year.

While Mixon says he has political operatives working with him on his campaign, Alford says Chambers has some notable backing too should he decide to seek Kennedy’s Capitol Hill seat.

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Alford doubts any big-name Republicans will announce a bid to unseat Kennedy next year.

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And Alford says Kennedy will undoubtedly have a sizeable war chest for his re-election bid, including eight million dollars in cash already on hand.

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The owner of the seven nursing homes that evacuated more than 800 residents to a Tangipahoa Parish warehouse before Hurricane Ida is trying to get his nursing home licenses back. Bob Dean’s attorney John McLindon says they’ve filed an appeal with the Division of Administrative Law trying to have the licenses restored.

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McLindon says the Louisiana Department of Health had issues with what happened after the evacuation and not the evacuation plan itself. He says what happened afterward happened in other areas impacted by the hurricanes.

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As for when he expects his client to possibly regain the licenses for his seven facilities, McLindon says he expects it could take months.

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McLindon says in the meantime his client has had to lay off several employees and for others, he continues to pay their salaries despite no income.

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Jameis Winston threw four touchdown passes and the defense forced two turnovers as New Orleans defeated the Washington Football Team 33-22.  Alvin Kamara also had a big day, 122 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns.

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A big play in this game was the 49-yard touchdown pass from Winston to Marquez Callaway to end the first half. Coach Sean Payton says his guys executed the Hail Mary perfectly…

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The Saints head into its bye week with a 3-2 record. Payton says the team is heading in the right direction and the open week gives them a chance to recharge…

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106 points were scored in Thibodaux on Saturday and there was over one-thousand yards of offense as Southeastern Louisiana defeated Nicholls 58-48 in a Southland Conference shootout. Colonels Coach Tim Rebowe’s team tried to come back from a 31-14 deficit…

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With the victory, the 14th ranked Lions improve to 4-and-1 and they finally get to play a home game this Saturday against Houston Baptist. S-L-U Coach Frank Scelfo is looking forward to playing in front of a packed Strawberry Stadium…

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For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
This Sunday at 8. pm Animal Planet will be airing Louisiana Law: In The Eye Of Hurricane Ida which takes a look at what wildlife agents did to assist storm victims. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries press secretary Ed Pratt says in one instance a family was dealing with extensive damage to their home, and while not wishing to be rescued, they did ask for something so simple as a broom for cleanup purposes.
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And October is breast cancer awareness month. Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says the most patients have returned to their getting their annual mammograms and even though some cancers grow faster than others it’s always best to have annual screenings, so radiologists can compare your previous screenings and he highly encourages women to return to regular screenings if they haven’t already.
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Annual mammograms are recommended for women over the age of 40 but LeBlanc says no matter your age if you notice anything out of the ordinary to contact your physician.
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Scammers have been filing false hurricane Ida claims with FEMA in hopes to make money off of unsuspecting strangers. FEMA spokesperson Nate Custer says these scammers need to know that local authorities are looking into their efforts to rip FEMA off and cause problems for actual Ida victims.
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Custer says the fraud perpetrated by scammers against FEMA after Ida can hurt the legitimate owner of a home seeking assistance from the agency and to report scams, fraud, and identity theft you can contact the Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721.
And tonight LSU will try to knock off an undefeated Kentucky team when they face the 16th ranked Wildcats in Lexington. Tigers coach Ed Orgeron says it’s not a fluke that Kentucky is 5-and-0 on the year….
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The game starts at 6:30 PM
For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli

For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
Scammers are making the rounds, trying to rip off FEMA with fraudulent claims related to Hurricane Ida. More from Dave Brannen.
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This weekend Animal Planet will be airing Louisiana Law: In The Eye Of Hurricane Ida. Ed Pratt with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries tells us it’s an overview of what wildlife agents did during the storm to help victims and Ida’s impact on them too.
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The show, which follows the agents’ missions before and after Ida’s landfall, airs Sunday at 8 p.m. and will also stream on Discovery+.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and many patients who previously couldn’t schedule appointments due to the pandemic for the most part have returned. Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says if for some reason you’ve noticed a change in your breast since your last mammogram to always notify your healthcare provider so they can schedule a mammogram.
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Leblanc says earlier detection increases your survival rate.
And tonight the LSU Tigers will face off against the undefeated Kentucky Mavericks. Kentucky has been very good at stopping the opposing team’s running game, holding opponents to just over 100 yards rushing a game. Wildcats coach Mark Stoops expects LSU to try and run the football, so they will load the box with defenders…
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The game starts at 6:30
For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli

For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
Some reality TV at its most dramatic can be seen on Animal Planet this weekend as Louisiana wildlife agents rescue people and animals from the impacts of Hurricane Ida. Dave Brannen has more.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and due to the pandemic many had to delay their annual screenings, but Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says for the most part patients have returned to their getting their annual mammograms.
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LeBlanc suggests that patients regardless of age should contact their physician if they notice any irregularities.
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Scammers have been filing false claims with FEMA in an attempt to make money off strangers’ homes. FEMA spokesperson Nate Custer says the fraud perpetrated by scammers against FEMA after Ida can hurt the legitimate owner of a home seeking assistance from the agency
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Scammers can be reported to the Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721.
And in football news, LSU now ranks 128th in the country in rushing the football. Tigers coach Ed Orgeron says his offensive line is capable of opening holes for the running games, he believes there needs to be more of a commitment to a ground game…
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The LSU Tigers will face off against the 16th ranked Kentucky Wildcats tonight.
For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli

This weekend Animal Planet will be airing Louisiana Law: In The Eye Of Hurricane Ida. Ed Pratt with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries tells us it’s a broad stroke look at what wildlife agents did during the storm to help victims and Ida’s impact on them too.

Cut 3 (08) “….rescue other people.”

The show, which follows the agents’ missions before and after Ida’s landfall, airs Sunday at 8 p.m. and will also stream on Discovery+.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and at the beginning of the pandemic many had to delay their annual screenings, but Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says for the most part patients have returned to their getting their annual mammograms.  She says if for some reason you’ve noticed a change in your breast since your last mammogram to always notify your healthcare provider so they can schedule a mammogram.

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Scammers are filing false Ida claims with FEMA on homes in the state in an effort to collect money. FEMA spokesperson Nate Custer says they send out inspectors to check on claims and when they knock on the door some homeowners tell them they’ve never filed with the agency.

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The FEMA inspector will then file a report that a false claim has been filed on your property and you can also call their Disaster Fraud Line at 1-866-720-5721

LSU will try to knock off an undefeated Kentucky team on Saturday night when they face the 16th ranked Wildcats in Lexington. LSU ranks 128th in the country in rushing the football. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says his offensive line is capable of opening holes for the running games, but he believes there needs to be more of a commitment to a ground game…

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but since the coronavirus pandemic many women had to delay their annual screenings. Ochsner Health radiologist Dr. Maverick LeBlanc says, for the most part, patients have returned to their getting their annual mammograms….:

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He says the comparison of a current screen to last year’s is a big part of diagnosing whether there are any growths. He urges you get your annual screening soon.

Beware scammers posing as FEMA representatives; out to get their ill-gotten gains at your (and FEMA’s) expense. FEMA’s Nate Custer says local law enforcement are aware of what they’re trying to pull and are watching for them…:

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The hotline is 866-720-5721.

Some reality TV at its most dramatic can be seen on Animal Planet this weekend as Louisiana wildlife agents rescue people and animals from the impacts of Hurricane Ida. More from Dave Brannen…:

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The Lafayette City Council has voted unanimously to ban any future mass balloon releases. The feel-good gesture is a favorite for memorials or celebrations. However balloons go up, burst, and then fall back to earth where animal life can choke after eating them or become entangled in the strings. The council says candlelight vigils or blowing bubbles are safer alternatives.

Scammers are making the rounds, trying to rip off FEMA with fraudulent claims related to Hurricane Ida. More from Dave Brannen…:
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Carnival and Mardi Gras were pretty much cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19, but is there a chance they will go on this spring? In New Orleans, officials are looking to an upcoming Halloween parade to see if it proves to a super-spreader. That will guide their decision. With 100 days to go, still no official word from cities like Shreveport, Baton Rouge or Lafayette.

An eye-opener this weekend on Animal Planet; a program called “Louisiana Law: In the Eye of Hurricane Ida”. It follows state Wildlife & Fisheries agents as they responded both before and after Ida made landfall. LDWF spokesman Ed Pratt says you’ll see families who were devastated by the storm, yet only asked agents for the simplest of things…:
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The show airs Sunday night at 8pm, and also on the Discovery+ streaming service.
LSU will try to knock off an undefeated Kentucky team on Saturday night when they face the 16th ranked Wildcats at Kroger Field in Lexington. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says it’s not a fluke that Kentucky is 5-and-0 on the year…:
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Though LSU ranks 128th in rushing, Coach O remains committed to the ground game.