The man who challenged Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon’s last run for re-election says he’ll run again next year. Tim Temple says the DOI needs change even more now…:

CUT 02  (32)        “…Thorington.”

The Police Chief in Plaquemine says he will resign, hoping to avoid possible criminal charges for alleged malfeasance. Chief Kenny Payne is accused of soliciting sex from a woman in order to get charges against her boyfriend dropped. Payne maintains he did nothing wrong.

Alexandria Police are seeking the suspect in a fatal hit & run Saturday morning. Alexandria Police spokesman Lane Windham says 40-year-old Don Lair, Jr. was struck as he walked across a street at about 3:30 AM Saturday. The driver that hit Lair sped away from the scene.  Lair was hit by a second car, but that driver stopped and called 9-1-1. Windham says cops got a partial description of the vehicle..:

CUT 13 (09)      “…to go on.”

He asks the driver to turn his or herself in as soon as possible.

A strong cold front is moving through Louisiana and the cooldown is already beginning in northern parishes. Jason Hansford, with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, expects temperatures along I-20 to be 15 to 20 degrees below normal tonight…:

CUT 03  (08)        “…Wednesday morning.”

However, by the weekend, we should right back into typical autumn weather again.

Alexandria Police are seeking the suspect in a fatal hit & run Saturday morning. . Alexandria Police spokesman Lane Windham says 40-year-old Don Lair, Jr. was struck as he walked across a street at about 3:30 AM Saturday…:

CUT 12  (12)        waited on police

The vehicle that initially hit Lair was a white or silver minivan or smaller SUV. APD asks that driver to turn him or herself in, or for anyone with information on Lair’s death to contact them.

Believe it or not, parts of Louisiana could get down to near freezing tomorrow night. Jason Hansford, with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, says tonight will be pretty chilly, but Tuesday into Wednesday…look out…:

CUT 05  (13)        “…north Louisiana as well.”

DeRidder resident and insurance professional Tim Temple ran against Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon in 2019, and got 47-percent of the vote. He says he will challenge Donelon again a year from now. Temple says insurers are leaving the state and premiums for residents just get higher and higher…:

CUT 08  (12)        “…economic development.”

Temple says, if elected he’d work to create a more business-friendly environment for insurance companies, and more transparency in the Department of Insurance.

New Orleans’ globe-trotting mayor, LaToya Cantrell, will be leaving the country again soon. She just returned from a trip to Amsterdam, and will soon be off to Buenos Aires, Argentina for a World Mayors Summit. Cantrell’s first class travel upgrades have been subject of much scrutiny, and a recent ruling that she has to reimburse the city for anything more costly than coach. Meanwhile the petition to recall Cantrell continues to gain names.

The 2023 statewide elections are beginning to take more shape as Tim Temple announces he will, again, challenge Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon next fall. Temple says the department need change…:

CUT 02  (32)        “…Thorington.”

Police in Bogalusa say three teens who opened fire on one another outside the Bogalusa High Homecoming game Friday night exchanged about 20 shots. They say spent shell casings tell the tale. One boy – a 15-year-old – was killed. Police are seeking the other two.

A strong cold front is moving through Louisiana and the cooldown is already beginning in north Louisiana. Jason Hansford with the National Weather Service in Shreveport expects temperatures along I-20 to be 15 to 20 degrees below normal tonight, with the possibility of a freeze early Wednesday in North Louisiana…and near freezing temperature further south…:

CUT 04  (05)        “…spilling south.”

Shreveport and Monroe’s earliest freezes recorded were October 18^th of 1948, and again in ‘89.

Foundation Gaming of Mississippi is working to reopen Diamond Jack’s Casino in Bossier City. The state Gaming Control Board will consider the application by P2P to sell the license to Foundation in December. Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says, if all goes well it would still be some time before the new owner could rebuild, renovate and reopen…:

CUT 12  (05)        “…in 2024.”

Temperatures are set to drop all over the state. north Louisiana could set record lows on Wednesday morning.

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Marsanne Golsby.”

As violent crime rose across the state the rural city of Bogalusa started counting their shootings and so far, they are at 64. The most recent was outside of the high school football stadium when three people fired some 18 to 20 rounds. Before 2022, shootings were not tracked in Bogalusa and the shooting rate in rural Louisiana is about 17 per 100,000 and the urban rate is 19, per 100,000.

DeRidder native and insurance executive Tim Temple who helped businesses recover from the BP Oil Spill, announces his candidacy for Insurance Commissioner. Temple serves as Chair of the Louisiana Committee 100 for Economic Development says he will bring more than 20 years of insurance experience to the office.

Cut 7 (11) “…anymore.”

Temple who garnered 47 percent of the vote in his last run for commissioner.

Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says Mississippi-based Foundation Gaming wants to invest 200-million dollars in re-opening DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City. Johns says Foundation Gaming has plans to completely renovate the property and re-open its doors within two years…
cut 12 (05) “…early 2024”
He says the Gaming Control Board is expected to consider the transfer of the license at its December meeting.

DeRidder native and insurance executive Tim Temple who helped businesses recover from the BP Oil Spill, announces his candidacy for Insurance Commissioner. Temple who garnered 47 percent of the vote in his last run for commissioner says so much has changed since the last election.
Cut 6 (12) “…over 15 years.”
Temple will take on Jim Donelon next year, who has served as insurance commissioner since 2006.

A strong cold front is moving through Louisiana and the cooldown is already beginning in north Louisiana. Jason Hansford with the the National Weather Service in Shreveport expects temperatures along I-20 to be 15 to 20 degrees below normal in a couple of days
Cut 3 (08) “…Wednesday morning”
He says if temperatures in Shreveport reach freezing that would tie the earliest freeze there — set on the same dates in 1948 and 1989

The long-shuttered Diamond Jack’s Casino in Bossier City looks to be on the road to reopening. State Gaming Control Board chairman Ronnie Johns says, if all is approved at the Board’s December meeting, a new owner – based in Mississippi – will make a huge investment in getting the doors back open…:
Cut 10 (09) “…land-based casino.”
Diamond Jack’s has been closed since early 2020.

You knew the Saints were in trouble when former LSU star Joe Burrow arrived at the Superdome yesterday wearing Ja’Marr Chase’s national championship worn jersey prior to the Bengals 30-26 win over New Orleans. Burrow was asked about his wardrobe decision…
cut 9 (10) “….title game”
Burrow threw three touchdown passes, two of them to Chase in the come from behind win for the Bengals.

Hurricane Ian is on track to rack up record costs of $70-billion or more, and the impacts of that will be felt here in Louisiana. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

What a homecoming for Ja’Marr Chase yesterday in the Superdome. The former Rummel Raider and LSU Tiger caught two touchdown passes from Joe Burrow as the Bengals rallied to beat the Saints 30-26. New Orleans is now a disappointing two and four on the season.

The long-shuttered Diamond Jack’s Casino in Bossier City looks to be on the road to reopening. State Gaming Control Board chairman Ronnie Johns says, if all is approved at Board’s December meeting, a new owner – based in Mississippi – will make a huge investment in getting the doors back open…:

Cut 10 (09) “…land-based casino.”

Diamond Jack’s has been closed since early 2020

The Livingston Parish Council is saying “not so fast” to a proposal—backed by Governor John Bel Edwards—to inject captured greenhouse gases deep beneath Lake Maurepas. The lake is part of councilman Randy Delatte’s district and he’s worried about serious damage to Lake Maurepas if the well or any pipelines spring a leak.

Cut 9 (08)  “…kinds of things.”

The father of LSU student Allie Rice, who was gunned down while stopped for a train in Baton Rouge on September 16^th, says it’s all been a blur as he continues to grapple with his emotions over the loss of his 21-year-old daughter. He says they want to keep Allie’s murder at the forefront of the media so justice will be served.

Cut 15 (10)  “…resolved.”

The long-shuttered Diamond Jack’s Casino in Bossier City looks to be on the road to reopening. State Gaming Control Board chairman Ronnie Johns says Mississippi-based Foundation Gaming wants to invest $200-million in a total revamp of the Bossier City complex. He says all is proceeding well…:

Cut  11 (13)  “…of the property.”

One Louisiana community says “not so fast” on the latest way to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Marsanne Golsby has more.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby” 

When Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow entered the Superdome Sunday, he was wearing teammate Ja Marr Chase’s number one LSU jersey from their national championship. Burrow said he wanted to pay tribute to the people of Louisiana but with the game ended with a Bengals victory over the Saints 30-26. Some Saints fans might cheer for the Bengals on the 23^rd when they host the Dirty Birds The Saints play Arizona on Thursday.

The father of LSU student Allie Rice, who was gunned down while stopped for a train in Baton Rouge on September 16th, says it’s all been a blur as he continues to grapple with his emotions over the loss of his 21-year-old daughter. Paul Rice was a guest on Jim Engster’s Talk Louisiana.
Cut 13 (08) “…one person.”
A reward of $50 thousand is being offered for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her death.

As a way to address the loss of private insurance companies willing to provide homeowners coverage in Louisiana, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is looking to bring back an incentive program that had success after Katrina and Rita. But Jeff Albright with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana says…
cut 6 (13) “…national companies back’

The Livingston Parish Council is saying “not so fast” to a proposal—backed by Governor John Bel Edwards—to inject captured greenhouse gases deep beneath Lake Maurepas. The lake is part of councilman Randy Delatte’s district and he’s concerned.
Cut 7 (11) “…water table.”
East Baton Rouge based Air Products wants to store carbon dioxide under the lake instead of releasing it into the atmosphere. The state owns the ground underneath the lake.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made a triumphant return to Louisiana as the former LSU star threw three touchdown passes and ran for another in a Cincinnati 30-26 victory over the Saints. Burrow threw two second half touchdowns to Ja’Marr Chase….
cut 19 (21) “…right way”