Baton Rouge police have made an arrest in a fatal hit and run that happened late Saturday night, early Sunday morning. Lt. Don Coppola says the suspect is charged with felony hit and run driving.

Cut 12 (08) “…Louisiana”

Brister is the son of former ULM and NFL Quarterback Bubby Brister. This victim 44-year-old Jude Jarreau was trying to walk across the road in a neighborhood south of LSU when a black Range Rover hit him and took off.

We’ve entered the fourth quarter of 2022 and the latest national survey from NFIB shows inflation and worker shortages continue to weigh on small business optimism. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says it’s a battle for survival…

Cut 7 (06) “..what they love”

The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves a new policy that could result in 30 hours of focused literacy instruction in the summer for third and fourth graders who perform poorly on an end-of-year reading exam. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says students who do not want to participate in the summer program have other options…

Cut 9 (10)  “…K-12 experience”

Brumley says another option is for the student to repeat the grade. He says this policy will only be in effect for the current school year and next.

Anglers who fish in the Gulf of Mexico say they’ve noticed more sharks and they are getting aggressive. Owner of Delta Marine Mitch Jurisch says many offshore fishermen are complaining about sharks taking a bite out of their catch…

Cut 4 (10) “…just unreal.” 
Jurisich believes federal protections of sharks have only allowed them to grow in numbers

3rd Judicial District D.A. John Belton says he’ll convene a grand jury next month to look at evidence against Louisiana State Troopers in the roadside death of Ronald Greene back in 2019. Greene – a black man – was beaten by officers after a three-parish car chase. He died while in custody. The grand jury will convene November 10^th.

Starting this year, third and fourth graders who perform below grade level on an end of the year literacy assessment will be provided 30 additional hours of focused literacy instruction during the summer…:

CUT 02(29)      “…Palermo.”

Three boaters were rescued Monday after fending off sharks about 25 miles out in the Gulf, after their boat sank. Louisiana Oyster Task Force Chairman and professional angler Mitch Jurisich says the Coast Guard arrived just in time because one man was holding onto an ice chest, and he was smart enough to know to go for the shark’s eyes…:

CUT 03(11)      “…his finger.”

He says sharks have grown extremely aggressive and are known to steal fishermen’s catch…often.

A Livingston Parish deputy, who was driving 85 miles an hour before a fatal rear-end crash in July will not face criminal charges. The crash killed 33-year-old Christine Estave. A grand jury declined indicting Cory Winburn with vehicular homicide. He’ll instead get a ticket for careless operation and faces possible fines and community service. Winburn was hired by LPSO in 2009, fired in 2018 and then rehired in 2020.

Like something from a movie, a trio of men were rescued from the Gulf of Mexico Monday, after their boat sank and they fought off sharks as they awaited help. Louisiana Oyster Task Force chairman Mitch Jurisich says sharks have been aggressive this year, and plenty of fishermen like him say they are going after their catch…:

CUT 05(11)      “…feed the sharks.”

By the way, the boaters are all OK, save for some bite wounds to their hands and fingers.

Baton Rouge cops say a hit & run driver who killed a pedestrian last weekend near LSU is in custody. Spokesman Lt. Don Coppola says an eyewitness was a lot of help to them…:

CUT 14(05)      “…suspect vehicle.”

The driver is identified as 21-year-old Water Brister IV from Mandeville. He is the son of former ULM and Pittsburgh QB Bubbie Brister.

BESE approves a new policy for summer remedial literacy instruction for 3^rd and 4^th graders who read below level. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the program is only temporary and intended to offset ill-effects on kids from the pandemic…:

CUT 11(08)      “…few years.”

Brumley says there will be other options for kids who don’t want to do summer school.

Small business owners say inflation is their Number One problem, and National Federation of Independent Business state director Dawn McVea says that’s not good, going into holiday shopping time. She says the feds said the price run-ups would be only temporary, but that was nearly a year ago…:

CUT 06(09)      “…my business.”

Shop owners also say they’re having a tough time getting people to fill job openings, and they’re still having supply chain issues.

Three boaters were rescued Monday from a shark-infested ordeal in the Gulf of Mexico, after their boat sunk. Now professional anglers are saying the sharks are hurting their industry…:

CUT 01  (32)        “…Thorington.”

Shreveport Police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that left three people dead; all happening within the space of a single hour. The deaths take the Caddo Parish homicide rate to 42 for the year; 41 of those occurred IN Shreveport proper.

Baton Rouge Police arrest the son a former NFL star for a fatal hit & run last Saturday. BRPD’s Lt. Don Coppola says the 44-year-old victim was trying to cross a street near LSU, when he was hit by a black Range Rover…:

CUT 13  (06)        “…at the scene.”

21-year-old Walter Brister IV came forward and admitted he was the driver. Brister is the son of former ULM and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Bubbie Brister. If convicted, he could face ten years in prison.

30-percent of small business owners surveyed say inflation is their single most important problem and they worry the holiday shopping surge won’t help much. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says tax reforms could help with their fiscal difficulties and she’s hopeful some tax changes can occur in next year’s legislative session..:

CUT 08(08)      “…business friendly.”

The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves a summer literacy program for third and fourth grade students who read below their grade level. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says an end of the year screener will determine if a student needs 30 hours of literacy instruction in the summer…
cut 10 (11) “…school year
Brumley says if the student does not want to go to summer school, the parent and school can agree on another option including tutoring.

We’ve entered the fourth quarter of 2022 and the latest national survey from NFIB shows inflation and worker shortages continue to weigh on small business optimism. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says it’s a battle for survival…
cut 7 (06) “…what they love”

Baton Rouge police have made an arrest in a fatal hit and run that happened late Saturday night, early Sunday morning. Lt. Don Coppola says the suspect is charged with felony hit and run driving.
Cut 12 (08) “…Louisiana”
Coppola says Brister turned himself in. He is the son of former ULM and NFL Quarterback Bubby Brister.

Anglers who fish in the Gulf of Mexico say they’ve noticed more sharks and they are getting aggressive. Owner of Delta Marine Mitch Jurisch says many offshore fishermen are complaining about sharks taking a bite out of their catch…
cut 4 (10) “…just unreal”
Jurisich believes federal protections of sharks have only allowed them to grow in numbers and those protections need to be revised due to the threat it’s now having on individuals and the fishing industry.

After boaters were rescued Monday after fending off sharks about 25 miles off the coast of Empire, Louisiana Oyster Task Force Chairman and fisherman Mitch Jurisich the Coast Guard arrived just in time because one man was holding onto an ice chest, and he bravely knew to go for the shark’s eyes.

Cut 3 (11) “…his finger.” 

Jurisich believes federal protections of sharks have only allowed them to grow in numbers and says those protections need to be revised.

The state Department of Insurance has approved a rate increase of 63 percent for customers of the state-run insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens. The increase will take effect on January 1^st, but Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon hopes to have new insurance companies arranged to offer cheaper coverage to those under Citizens’ protection…:

Cut 14 (09)  “…Citizens’ policyholders.”

The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves a new policy that could result in 30 hours of focused literacy instruction in the summer for third and fourth graders who perform poorly on an end-of-year reading exam. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says students who do not want to participate in the summer program have other options…

Cut 9 (10)  “…K-12 experience”

Brumley says another option is for the student to repeat the grade. He says this policy will only be in effect for the current school year and next.

Thirty percent of small business owners nationwide say inflation is their single most important problem. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says the federal government said the record-high inflation would only be temporary, but it’s stuck around for the whole year

Cut 6 (09)  “..my business.” 

McVea says the national survey also found that 46 percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill.

The state Department of Insurance has approved a rate increase of 63 percent for customers of the state-run insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it was a necessary decision, as required by state law but nevertheless he says it was…:

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A survey finds travelers are making new arrangements this holiday season as prices continue to rise because of inflation. Whitney Thomas has more…

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According to All Home Connections, the most searched for Halloween costume this year in Louisiana is a witch. They believe the release of Hocus Pocus 2 is responsible for its popularity. In Texas and Arkansas cat costumes top the list and in Mississippi, you’ll see plenty of Elvis costumes. They might want to consider giving trick-or-treaters peanut butter and banana sandwiches this year instead of chocolate.

The state Department of Insurance has approved a rate increase of 63 percent for customers of the state-run insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens. The increase will take effect on January 1^st, but Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon hopes to have new insurance companies arranged to offer cheaper coverage to those under Citizens’ protection…:

Cut 14 (09)  “…Citizens’ policyholders.”

The consumer financial company Bankrate conducted a survey and 80% of holiday travelers are changing their plans this year due to rising costs. Senior Industry Analyst, Ted Rossman says inflation will impact lower-income households at a higher rate, and planning ahead will help keep holiday travel costs more affordable.

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The survey says 25% will make less expensive accommodations this year for the holidays.

John Deere announces plans to expand its Thibodaux plant which will result in 70 new jobs on the Bayou.

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It was a violent night in Shreveport last night as three separate shootings led to three fatalities. Police say the shootings occurred within an hour of each other and there’s no word from authorities on whether these shootings are connected or if anyone has been arrested.

Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley told the Senate Education Committee the number of teacher vacancies in the classroom statewide has been cut in half in one year from 25-hundred to 12-hundred. Brumley says legislation approved by lawmakers this year helped out.