Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon issued $2 million fines totaling $2 million to a Texas law firm for engaging in insurance fraud. He says the scheme by McClenny, Mosely, and Associates is one of the most flagrant cases he’s ever seen.

Cut 3 (09) “….this fraud.”

McClenny, Mosely, and Associates admitted to misrepresenting 856 claims of Louisiana policyholders and were fined $500,000 each, the maximum allowed under current law.

Low crawfish sales are affecting producers across Crawfish Capital this season. Chairman of Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board, David Savoy says this is one of the worst seasons for crawfish producers.

Cut 6 (12)  “…70′s prices.” 

Louisiana crawfish producers are only getting $1.25 to $1.35 a pound for their crops. Crawfish season ends in July.

West Baton Rouge Deputies arrested four Texas teenagers in Port Allen after stealing a vehicle from Texas this morning.  Spokesperson, Sgt. Landon Groger says deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on Lobdell Highway…

Cut 9 (07) “….of Port Allen.”

Savoy says if the remainder of the season remains at this level, producers of the red crustaceans will not see favorable profits.

The University of Alabama has fired head Baseball Coach Brad Bohannon for violating University standards, duties, and responsibilities according to a statement released. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says US integrity notified Ohio betting officials of two suspicious bets including one worth over six figures for Alabama to lose which caused the closures, but Horne says LSU was a heavy favorite anyway…

Cut 13 (12) “…the case.” 

Bohannon named a new starting pitcher for Friday’s game less than an hour before the first pitch.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon fines the Texas law of McClenny, Mosely, and Associates firm $2 million for its role in an insurance fraud scheme. Donelon says law firms are usually regulated by the bar association and the Supreme Court when it comes to misrepresentation…

Cut 4 (11)  “…we’re acting.” 

The firm admitted to misrepresenting 856 claims in Louisiana.

Chairman of Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board, David Savoy says a mixed bag of inflation and limited consumption has made this one of the worst seasons for producers. He says if sales remain at this level for the remainder of the season, they will not see favorable profits.

Cut 8 (08)  “…cheaper, cheaper.” 

Alabama Baseball Coach Brad Bohannon was fired following reports of suspicious betting activity before last Friday’s game against LSU that suspended sports betting on Alabama baseball in Ohio, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. A statement from UA says they are investigating the matter and Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says that makes him believe there’s a connection to the suspicious gambling…

Cut 12 (09) “…firing him.” 

LSU is not suspected of being involved in the betting probe.

The joyride of four children that began in Smith County, Texas ended around 8:30 this morning in Port Allen. West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, Sgt. Landon Groger says they received a call from the car owner, who was tracking the vehicle with their GPS. Deputies located the car, and the 15-year-old driver gave a short pursuit. The ages of the three passengers are 12, 13, and 14.

Cut 10 (10) “…jurisdiction.” 

The Louisiana Department of Insurance fines a Texas law firm $2 million for its role in an insurance fraud scheme. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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Crawfish producers say consumers buying mudbugs only on the weekend is making it difficult for them to make a profit. Teiko Foxx has more

Cut 2 (31)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx” 

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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon fines a Texas law firm $2 million for its role in an insurance fraud scheme. He says McClenny, Mosely, and Associates, also known as MMA, admitted to misrepresenting 856 claims of Louisiana policyholders.

Cut 3 (09) “….this fraud.”

Donelon says law firms are usually regulated by the bar association and the Supreme Court when it comes to misrepresentation…

Cut 4 (11)  “…we’re acting.” 

The scheme involved a roofing company going door to door in areas of suspected damage, filing claims, and collecting money from insurers on a homeowner’s policy without the policyholder’s authority.

Cut 5 (12) “…heard of.”

If you believe you might have been misrepresented fraudulently by MMA, call the Louisiana Department of Insurance.

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It’s been a decent crawfish harvest but one crawfish famer says low sales are affecting producers statewide. Chairman of Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board, David Savoy says a mixed bag of inflation and limited consumption has made this one of the worst seasons.

Cut 6 (12)  “…70’s prices.” 

Louisiana crawfish producers are only getting $1.25 to $1.35 a pound for their crops. Savoy says restaurants are earning $2.14 more per pound for boiled crawfish than producers are for live crawfish.

Cut 7 (11)  “…absolutely ridiculous.” 

Savoy says if the remainder of the season remains at this level, producers of the red crustaceans will not see favorable profits.

Cut 8 (12)  “…whole deal.” 

Savoy encourages consumers to support and buy from local farmers and that will increase the state’s crawfish industry.

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The joyride of four children that began in Smith County, Texas ended around 8:30 this morning in Port Allen, after logging some 300 miles. West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, Sgt. Landon Groger says they received a call from the car owner, who was tracking the vehicle with their GPS. Deputies then found it on Highway 415.

Cut 9 (07) “….of Port Allen.”

(The driver is 15 years old)

The three passengers are 12, 13, and 14. Groger says no one was injured.

Cut 10 (10) “…jurisdiction.” 

And while he admits a 300-mile trip is quite a trek considering the driver and passengers are all juveniles, Groger says he’s not necessarily taken aback.

Cut 11 (05)  “…surprise me though.”

The teens will face charges in Smith County, Texas where the vehicle was stolen.

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Alabama Baseball Coach Brad Bohannon was fired today following reports of suspicious betting activity before last Friday’s game against LSU that suspended sports betting on Alabama baseball in Ohio, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. A statement from the Bama AD says Bohannon violated University standards, duties, and responsibilities. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the promise of further investigation makes him believe there’s a connection to the suspicious gambling…

Cut 12 (09) “…firing him.” 

Bohannon named a new starting pitcher for Friday’s game less than an hour before first pitch. US integrity notified Ohio betting officials of two suspicious bets including one worth over six figures for Alabama to lose which caused the closures, but Horne says LSU was a heavy favorite anyway…

Cut 13 (12) “…the case.” 

This isn’t the first time in recent months Bohannon has found himself under fire. Horne says he and two other coaches faced a lawsuit last month over the mishandling of Johnny Blake Bennet’s 2019 rib injury…

Cut 14 (12)  “…formal accusation”

The University will investigate the incident and Jason Jackson has been named interim Head Coach. LSU is not suspected of being involved in the betting probe.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has levied a two-million dollar fine against the attorneys with a Texas law firm known as McClenny, Mosely and Associates. Donelon says they orchestrated a scheme involving a roofing company going door-to-door in areas of suspected damage, filing claims, and collecting money from insurers on a homeowner’s policy with the policyholder’s authority…
cut 5 (12) “….heard of”
Louisiana’s Western District federal court has also suspended the lawfirm for fraudulent Hurricane Laura suits.

Four children, ranging from 15 to 12-years-old were arrested in Port Allen today after they were caught in a stolen vehicle from Texas. West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Landon Groger says the minors went on a 300-mile joy ride…
cut 11 (05) “…surprise me though”
The youths will face charges in Smith County, Texas, where the vehicle was stolen.

Crawfish producers say consumers buying mudbugs only on the weekend is making it difficult for them to make a profit. Teiko Foxx has more
Cut 2 (31) “….I’m Teiko Foxx”

Ruth’s Chris Steak House has been bought for 715-million dollars by Darden Restaurants, which also owns Olive Garden and LongHorn SteakHouse. The original Chris Steak House opened in New Orleans in 1927 and now has 154 locations worldwide, including New Orleans, Metairie, Baton Rouge and Lafayette.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance fines a Texas law firm $2 million for its role in an insurance fraud scheme. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Alabama’s baseball coach Brad Bohannon was fired today after it was reported this week that there was suspicious wagering involving the Crimson Tide’s game against LSU last Friday. Bama’s AD says Bohannon violated the standards, duties and responsibilities expected of university employees.

Bossier City authorities credit a hotel manger for helping them apprehend a man who was on a killing spree. Police spokesperson Louis Johnson says 50-year-old Cortrell Burks fled to a nearby hotel after fatally shooting two people during an armed robbery Tuesday morning at a gas station off of I-20…
Cut 13 (12) “…further harm.”
Burks is also charged in the stabbing death of a 40-year-old woman in Birmingham, Alabama.

West Baton Rouge sheriff deputies stopped a stolen vehicle out of Texas this morning and the four people inside ranged from 12 to 15 years-old.
cut 9 (07) “….of Port Allen’
That’s Sergeant Landon Groger who says the four minors will be returned to Texas to face charges in that state.

Louisiana is the epicenter for delicious-tasting crawfish but low sales are impacting producers statewide. Chairman of Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board, David Savoy says producers are only getting $1.25 to $1.35 a pound for their crops.

Cut 7 (11)  “…absolutely ridiculous.” 

Savoy says consumption is limited to weekends for consumers and with prices continuing to rise – this season has not been favorable for local producers. Crawfish season runs through July.

To address the critical need for registered nurses statewide,  UL Lafayette and Ochsner Lafayette General have partnered to create an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.  Interim Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Lisa Broussard, says it’s ideal for those who have a bachelor’s degree in any field and desire a career in nursing.

Cut 10 (08) “… in 15 months.” 

The program begins in May of 2024 and students will graduate in August of 2025. For more information visit LouisianaRadioNetwork.com.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon fines a Texas law firm $2 million for its role in an insurance fraud scheme. He says McClenny, Mosely, and Associates, also known as MMA, admitted to misrepresenting 856 claims of Louisiana policyholders.

Cut 3 (09) “….this fraud.”

If you believe you might have been misrepresented fraudulently by MMA you’re asked to call the Louisiana Department of Insurance.

Alabama has announced its fired baseball coach Brad Bohannon. According to athletics director Greg Byrne says Bohannon violated the standards, duties, and responsibilities expected of university employees. No other details were given, but there was suspicious wagering activity that took place Friday before the LSU-Bama game. Ohio sportsbooks are not allowing bets on Alabama games. Prior to the game in question, Alabama changed starting pitchers an hour before the first pitch.

Debate is underway in the Louisiana House over the state’s budget bill. House Republicans’ version of the budget differs from the governor’s. Funding for teacher pay raises is not included and House Appropriations Chairman Jerome Zeringue says they’ve also taken out 52 million dollars in early childhood education assistance…

Cut 9 (14)  “…as they are.”

Crawfish harvest is decent in the Bayou State this season, but experts believe low sales are impacting producers statewide. Chairman of Louisiana Crawfish Promotion Board, David Savoy says a mixed bag of inflation and limited consumption has made this one of their worst seasons.

Cut 6 (12)  “…70′s prices.” 

The FDA approves the world’s first RSV vaccine. The vaccine lowers respiratory illness in adults 60 and older. LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Fred Lopez says the virus can be life-threatening for those with underlying medical conditions in that age group. He says the vaccine looks promising to lower the risk of symptomatic illness.

Cut 5 (12)   “…94 percent.”

The ULL and Ochsner Lafayette General have created an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program to meet the growing need for nurses. Dean of the University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor Lisa Broussard says students who hold a bachelor’s degree in any field can earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing in 15 months and tuition will be free…

Cut 11 (08)  “…upon graduation.”

The debate on the state’s $46-billion state budget is underway in the House. Kevin Gallagher has more…:

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

One day after one House committee approved a pay raise for state lawmakers that would more than double their annual salary, another House committee rejected a proposal to increase the minimum wage in Louisiana from $7.25 to ten dollars an hour. Opponents say a higher minimum wage would mean less jobs for low-earning workers.

50-year-old Cortrell Burks is in custody after a multi-state shooting spree. He’s accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend in Alabama Sunday and on Tuesday in Bossier City, two people were killed at a gas station and wounding others. Bossier City police chief Daniel Haugen says it appears Burks was traveling on I-20 when he stopped in Bossier City.

Cut 15 (09)  “…into that.”

In Louisiana, he’s accused of killing the store clerk at the gas station and a 36-year-old man.

To address the critical need for registered nurses, UL Lafayette and Ochsner Lafayette General have partnered so students can earn an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Interim Dean of the College of Nursing Lisa Broussard says it’s ideal for those who have a bachelor’s degree in any field and desire a career in nursing.

Cut 10 (08) “… in 15 months.” 

Tuition for nursing courses is also covered