Two Republicans who ran for governor in 2019 are supporting Jeff Landry’s 2023 gubernatorial bid. Eddie Rispone and Ralph Abraham are backing Landry even though other high-profile GOP candidates are expected to get in the race. LSU-Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says Louisiana’s open primary system is the reason elections pit two members of the same party against one another to make a runoff…:
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A federal judge rules conditions at the David Wade Correctional in Claiborne Parish are so severe they violate the constitutional rights of inmates Melanie Bray’s Disability rights group brought the suit and says the court found conditions in the prison’s South Compound solitary wing served as a repository for the mentally ill.

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The LSU AgCenter estimates the annual damage caused by feral hogs to Louisiana farmers is 91-million dollars. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, since abortion clinics were closed permanently in August, the number of online purchases from Louisiana addresses for abortion pills has increased by 170 percent. Louisiana leads every other state in requests. Followed by Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, and Oklahoma.

An LSU AgCenter study finds feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers 91 million dollars annually that’s up from 74 million in 2015. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says feral swine generally prefer to stay away from humans, but their rapidly expanding population and constant search for food sources are causing more interaction with farmers and foresters….

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In just over 48 hours the Bayou Bengals will face off against Alabama, and co-owner of the Purple and Gold store in Baton Rouge, Sarah Sanders says sales have picked up and there’s one shirt that’s outselling others.

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And with a 75% chance of rain in Tiger Stadium don’t forget your LSU poncho.

A federal court has ruled conditions at a state prison in Homer are so harsh they violate the inmates’ constitutional rights. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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A federal judge rules that conditions at the David Wade Correctional Facility in Claiborne Parish are so severe they violate the constitutional rights of inmates housed in solitary confinement. Melanie Bray’s Disability rights group brought the suit and says in one instance the staff poked fun at a mentally ill inmate.

Cut 3 (08) “…behind the bars.” 

A remedy phase trial will take place in January to determine actions to address the inhumane conditions.

A new study from the LSU AgCenter finds feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers 91-million dollars annually. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says annual production losses were greatest for sugarcane, rice, corn, hay, and soybeans…

Cut 7 (09)  “…way around.”

The LDWF estimates nearly one-million feral hogs live in the state.

Voters have eight constitutional amendments on the November 8^th ballot. Public Affairs Research Council president Steven Procopio says voting YES on Amendment 6 gives property owners in Orleans Parish a cushion against drastic property tax hikes and a NO vote would maintain the current property tax system which could have unintended consequences…:

Cut 12 (07) “…police and fire et cetera.” 

Baton Rouge hotels are near capacity for this Saturday’s game between 10th ranked LSU and sixth ranked Alabama. President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association Gary Jupiter oversees two downtown hotels and says it’s great news, but staffing remains an issue…
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Higher end hotels are charging nearly 600-dollars a night.

Former candidate for Louisiana Governor Eddie Rispone says he’s throwing his support – and his money – behind Attorney General Jeff Landry; a move that irks other republicans considering running for Governor next year…:

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

According to a study published in the Journal for the American Medical Association, since abortion clinics were closed permanently in August, the number of online purchases from Louisiana addresses for abortion pills has increased by 170 percent. Louisiana leads every other state in requests.

A new study from the LSU AgCenter finds that feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers 91 million dollars annually. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says in 2015 the annual damage figure was 74-million dollars…

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries estimates nearly one million feral hogs live in the state.

It’s just two days away until kickoff for the biggest game of the season at Tiger Stadium and emotions are high as the Crimson Tide and their fans begin to make their way into Baton Rouge. Emotions aren’t the only thing that’s high… so are hotel rates, some as high as $599 a night.  Gary Jupiter is President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association…

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And RVs with Alabama tags are already making their way into the Red Stick this morning.

Two Republicans who ran for governor in 2019 are encouraging fellow Republicans to get behind Attorney General Jeff Landry in the 2023 governor’s race. Eddie Rispone and Ralph Abraham failed to defeat Governor John Bel Edwards. L-S-U Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says the intent is to avoid another in-party battle, like Rispone and Abraham got into in 2019…
cut 5 (13) “….what wins votes”
But Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, a likely gubernatorial candidate, told the Advocate newspaper, this is not the way the Republican Party is supposed to work. He says the party should not be controlled by a few people.

No one won the Powerball jackpot last night, so Saturday night’s drawing swells to one-point-five billion dollars.

Constitutional Amendment Six on the November 8th ballot asks voters statewide if property rate hikes in Orleans Parish should be capped at ten-percent. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says voting Yes will give Orleans property owners a cushion against any large tax hikes…
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But Procopio says a NO could mean fewer dollars for police, fire and schools.

The CEO of Gulf Wind Technology in Avondale says the Gulf of Mexico has the potential to create one of the world’s largest markets for clean energy produced by wind farms. The federal government has selected the first two areas for offshore wind development in the Gulf. James Martin says the Gulf is an ideal location.
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He also says the oil and gas industry should not see new clean energy companies as competition.

Two former candidates for governor, Eddie Rispone and Ralph Abraham are urging fellow Republicans to support Jeff Landry’s campaign for governor in 2023; a move that is irking other Republicans considering entering the race. LSU-Shreveport political science professor Jeff Sadow says it’s certainly a divisive political move on Rispone’s part…:
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, who is expected to run for governor, says the Republican Party should not be controlled by a few people.

This week the federal government approved the Gulf of Mexico’s first two wind energy farms. But could a wind turbine withstand a powerful hurricane? CEO of Gulf Wind Technology in Avondale, James Martin, believes it can…
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There are eight constitutional amendments for voters to decide on the November 8th ballot, and one of them applies only to Orleans Parish…
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The Baton Rouge area will be bustling with energy this weekend as 10th ranked LSU hosts sixth ranked Alabama in a big college football game. Many hotels are completely booked and with a six PM kick-off, President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association Gary Jupiter, expects a lot of late checkout requests for Sunday….
cut 15 (11) “….ready to go”

Former candidate for Louisiana Governor Eddie Rispone says he’s throwing his support – and his money – behind Attorney General Jeff Landry; a move that irks other republicans considering running for Governor next year…:
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

According to a study published in JAMA, since abortion clinics were closed permanently in August, the number of online purchases from Louisiana addresses for abortion pills has increased 170-percent. Louisiana leads every other state in requests, Mississippi is second.

The former home of Avondale shipyards, once one of the largest shipbuilders in the world, could one day be used to build huge wind turbines that could produce wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico. The CEO of Gulf Wind Technology in Avondale James Martin says the oil and gas industry should not see new clean energy companies as competition
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The U-S Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has identified two zones in the Gulf of Mexico, one of them near Lake Charles for future wind energy development. A lease sale is expected in the months ahead.

Baton Rouge hotels are near capacity for this Saturday’s game between 10th ranked LSU and sixth ranked Alabama. President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association Gary Jupiter, oversees two hotels in downtown B-R, and says it’s great news, but staffing remains an issue…
cut 14 (05) “….my hotels”
Higher end hotels are charging nearly 600-dollars a night.

New clean energy producers are gearing up to eventually put wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico- now that the federal government has given the green light. Marsanne Golsby has more.
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Over 150 people in the Paulina community of St. James Parish remain evacuated from their homes this morning after a train derailment yesterday afternoon that resulted in 20-thousand gallons of hydrochloric acid spilling from one of the cars. There’s no timetable on when they will be able to return to their homes.

Voters have eight constitutional amendments on the November 8th ballot. Amendment #6 could be a source of some confusion as it pertains only to property owners in one parish; Orleans. Public Affairs Research Council president Steven Procopio says it has to be voted on statewide because it is a proposed change to the Constitution. He says it places a 10-percent cap on how much Orleans residents’ property assessments can go up in a single year…:
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Polls will be open on Tuesday November eighth from 6 AM to 8 PM.

It’s just two days away until kickoff for the biggest game of the season at Tiger Stadium and the excitement level is high. The excitement level is not the only thing that’s high… so are hotel rates, some as high as $599 a night. Gary Jupiter is President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association…
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Jupiter says the LSU-Alabama game is one of their busiest weekends of the year.