Just over half of the candidates for the Louisiana legislature will have to campaign for office. Brooke Thorington has more…:
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Ag Commissioner Mike Strain is running unopposed, and he credits that to the work of his team, and the focus moving forward will continue to be on growing more products and eliminating the challenge of food production…:
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The offense shined in the Saints pre-season opener as New Orleans prevailed over Kansas City 26-24. The star of the day was wide receiver A.T. Perry who led the Saints with 70 yards on 6 catches. Coach Dennis Allen was impressed by the rookie…:
CUT 17 (12) “scored their first”
The Saints travel to face the Chargers on Sunday at 6pm.

Health experts are offering some tips to get kids back into a routine now that they’ve returned to school. Children’s Hospital New Orleans Pediatrician Dr. Anthony Hudson suggests going with protein for breakfast…:
CUT 5 (12) “of energy”
He also recommends a bedtime of 9pm.

The field is set for the October 14th elections and though over half of those who qualified this round are running unopposed, there are several competitive legislative races out there. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says a 1/3 turnover is expected in the House and Senate side next term which is unprecedented. He said some lawmakers quit mid-term, while others decided to seek other offices…:
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We’ve been reporting several fires over the past few days and the State Fire Marshal’s Office is posting reminders about the state-wide burn ban that’s been in effect since August 7th. Authorities say a blaze in East Feliciana Parish burned around 75 acres on Sunday and they are still trying to determine what sparked that one.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat. The entire state is once again looking at dangerously high temperatures today as yet another excessive heat warning is in place.

Louisiana Christian University in Pineville is holding an active shooter training for faculty and staff this week ahead of the fall semester. Chief of Campus Security, John Dauzat (Doe-zaunt)…:
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Kids are back in school, so now it’s time to get back into your routine. Teiko Foxx got some tips from a health expert…:
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Campaign season is officially underway now that qualifying is in the books, and over half of the candidates can rest easy as they are running unopposed. But La-Politics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says there are still plenty of competitive legislative races…:
CUT 7 (10) “legislative history”

One of the candidates automatically elected again is Ag Commissioner Mike Strain. He says it’s a compliment to his team and the Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry’s work to help farmers…:
CUT 10 (10) “this term”
Strain began his term in 2008 and became the first Republican to hold the post.

With the kids back in school, health experts are offering some advice to families to help everyone get settled back into a routine. Children’s Hospital New Orleans Pediatrician Dr. Anthony Hudson says the most important thing to do is establish what time to go to bed..:
Cut 4 (10) “summer months”
He also encourages parents to serve plenty of protein, especially in the morning.

A man from Independence is booked amid allegations he was responsible for starting a massive fire in Washington Parish last Thursday night. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture says 24-year-old Kenneth Beaubouf was tending to a fire while camping and left it unattended where it later spread into the woods nearby. He is booked with burn ban violation and fire raising with criminal negligence.

School is back in session but it’s not too late to help your kids adjust from long summer days back to the books.  Teiko Foxx has more.

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Just over half of the candidates for the Louisiana legislature will have to campaign for office. Brooke Thorington has more.

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 Mike Strain will remain AG Commissioner and enters his fifth term without opposition. Teiko Foxx has more.

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School is already back in full swing and transitioning from summer vacation to a new school year may be a challenge. But health care experts have some advice for parents to help with a smooth transition. Children’s Hospital New Orleans Pediatrician Dr. Anthony Hudson says if they’ve been lax with bedtime, it’s time to re-adjust sleep schedules…

Cut 4 (10)  “…summer months.”

Hudson says nutrition plays an important role in a child’s mood, cognition, and well-being. He suggests feeding foods that are higher in protein and fats to give the kids energy for a longer period of time.

Cut 5 (12)   “…of energy.”

Hudson advises parents to carve out time to allow children to talk. He says kids need direct communication.

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With qualifying in the books, campaigning is officially underway for the October 14^th primary, and less than half of legislative candidates will have to hit the trail because they’re unopposed. But La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says there are still plenty of competitive legislative races around the state.

Cut 7 (10) “…legislative history.”

Alford says the one-third turnover was not anticipated to be that high for the legislature.  He says if you look at those who are term-limited the turnover percentage would be much lower. Alford says several lawmakers have quit mid-term, who decided at the last minute not to run, and some are seeking other offices.

Cut 8 (10) “…with it.”

So, from a party perspective, Alford says Republicans are poised to dominate both chambers of the legislature. And after years of serious gains, he says it looks like the GOP is only going to build on that even further.

Cut 9 (11)  “…how much.”

And Alford says it depends on who’s elected governor and how that will factor in who becomes Speaker of the House and President of the Senate. For the last eight years, he says lawmakers have been working towards independence to elect their own leaders.

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Qualifying for the October primary election ended Thursday and Incumbent Mike Strain stood as the lone candidate for Louisiana’s Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner. Strain believes it’s a compliment to his team and his work to help farmers.

Cut 10 (10) “…this term.”

The Republican veterinarian from Covington began his first term in 2008 and became the first Republican to hold the post. Strain says moving forward, he plans to resolve issues to make the agriculture industry work for farmers statewide…

Cut 11 (11) “…the world.”

Strain says the focus is growing more agricultural products and eliminating the challenges of food production

Cut 12 (11) “…our court.”

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Louisiana Christian University in Pineville is holding an active shooter training for faculty and staff this week ahead of the fall semester. Chief of Campus Security, John Dauzat (Doe-zaunt) says the safety of students and staff is their number one priority.

Cut 13 (10) “…an active shooter.”

In conjunction with training, Dauzat says they are using the RAVE Guardian App. He says the app is required for all students and staff and it’s an alert system to notify them of any potential security threats at the school.

Cut 14 (11)  “…as well.” 

Dauzat says they train their faculty first on how to respond to a number of different active shooter scenarios.

Cut 15 (07)  “…their lead.”

The training is held as part of the faculty’s fall workshop.

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The Saints beat the Kansas City Chiefs 26-24 in week one of the preseason backed behind a quick start from the offense. The Saints took an early 17-0 lead with nearly all of the first team taking the snaps, but coach Dennis Allen thinks everything after those drives could have been better.

Cut 16 (10) “…executed very well.” 

The star of the day was rookie wide receiver A.T. Perry who had six receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown, and coach Dennis Allen says the young wideout had a great first outing.

Cut 17 (12) “…scored their first.” 

New quarterback Derek Carr came in for only one possession with the Saints but 6 for 8 with 70 yards a touchdown to end his day, and says it feels great with his new team.

Cut 18   (08) “…that scenario.” 

A position battle for the team right now is for the second cornerback spot, and one of those members, Alontae Taylor, gave up a big reception that ultimately led to a Chiefs touchdown, but Allen says that playing in the slot versus anywhere on the field is a big difference.

Cut 19 (13)    “….in the slot.” 

Saints rookie third-round running back Kendre Miller was taken out due to a knee sprain, but when the third team offense was playing, Ellis Merriweather stepped up.

Cut 20 (13) “…it was a good run.”

East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore is furious about the Pardon Board’s decision to hear clemency cases of some death row inmates. Governor John Bel Edwards made the request to reopen the cases and Moore says it’s news to him that the governor is against the death penalty…:
Cut 8 (10) “other years”
Moore says he and other DAs were completely blindsided by the decision.

Qualifying for the October primary election ended Thursday and Incumbent Mike Strain stood as the lone candidate for Louisiana’s Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner. Strain believes it’s a compliment to his team and his work to help farmers…:
Cut 10 (10) “…this term.”

State Wildlife will receive approximately $58 million in federal disaster assistance for resiliency projects stemming from the historic 2019 Mississippi and Atchafalaya flood. Jason Froeba in the Office of Fisheries with LDWF says they have funding for public oyster sea grounds that are open to the public for fishing and monies for commercial and charter access grants…:
Cut 11 (08) “it recover”
He says approval of the funding is very important to Louisiana’s commercial fishing industry.

3 inmates who escaped from the Ascension Parish Jail Friday night have been recaptured. The sheriff’s office says the 3 breached a door and got into the prison’s recreation yard where they went over a wall and barbed wire fencing. They were taken back into custody less than 3 hours later.

Prosecutors and victims are furious about the Pardon Board’s decision to reopen death row inmate cases. Brooke Thorington reports…:
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Some residents in Vernon Parish were placed under a voluntary evacuation Friday afternoon due to a large wildfire. As of Friday night, the sheriff’s office said the blaze in the Evans Community had been 90% contained and that firefighters were still handling hot spots and watching for jumps across lines.

The Biden Administration announces the federal government will spend one point two billion dollars to build underground carbon capture hubs in Texas and Louisiana. The carbon capture facility in Louisiana will be in Calcasieu Parish. Governor John Bel Edwards is thrilled the White House selected Louisiana…:
Cut 3 (10) “for investment”
The White House says the project is estimated to create 23-hundred jobs, with a goal to hire workers formerly employed by the oil and gas industry for ten percent of the overall workforce.

A veteran deputy with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office has been fired following his arrest for DWI and hit and run. Authorities say 50-year-old Sgt Clint Gray was also booked with resisting an officer and careless operation. Sherriff Jason Ard said Gray, who had been an LPSO deputy since 2001, is no longer a member of the department.

The state has received up to $603 million dollars in Department of Energy grant funding to build an underground air capture hub in Calcasieu Parish. Former New Orleans Mayor and Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu, a Senior Advisor to the President, says the funding will come from the 2021 Infrastructure Act…:
Cut 4 (10) “bottom-up”
The facility will attempt to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and bury it deep underground.

I-10 along the Louisiana – Mississippi state line reopened this morning after being shut down in both directions Friday afternoon due to a huge brush fire in the median. The dense smoke obscured visibility in the area and crews needed the roads cleared to get the blaze under control. The closure was in effect for nearly 11 hours.

The Louisiana DA’s Association is not happy about the Pardon Board’s decision to schedule clemency cases for death row inmates. The call was made a day after Governor John Bel Edwards request, and East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore says prosecutors were completely blindsided by this…:
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20 cases are scheduled to be heard between October 13 and November 27.

State Wildlife will receive approximately $58 million in federal disaster assistance for resiliency projects stemming from the historic 2019 Mississippi and Atchafalaya flood. Jason Froeba in the Office of Fisheries with LDWF says this is extremely important for Louisiana’s commercial fishing industry…:
Cut 9 (07) “to recover”

Plans by the state Pardon Board to review dozens of death row cases for possible clemency or pardon has riled up some local prosecutors, AND families of murder victims. East Baton Rouge D.A. Hillar Moore says he and colleagues were completely blindsided to hear a plan to reduce 56 death row sentences to life in prison was in the works…:

CUT 06(08)      “…organized.”

He says the Governor never mentioned an aversion to capital punishment while running for office, and it’s only now, that his term is winding down, he rallies against it.

Millions in federal relief money are coming to state Wildlife & Fisheries, for the 2019 flood and their impacts. LDWF’s Jason Froeba says a reimbursement program will be set up for boat skippers, processors, docks and others…:

CUT 10(11)      “…viable.”

The Biden administration is investing over a billion dollars to build two carbon capture facilities; one in Texas and the other in Calcasieu Parish. The news makes Governor John Bel Edwards a happy guy…:

CUT 03(10)      “…for investment.”

The goal is to hire as many displaced oil & gas industry workers as possible.

Three people are dead and one person severely injured, after a high speed chase of a stolen vehicle through West Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee parishes ended in a fiery crash. Officers chasing the vehicle lost it on Highway 190 for a time, but came upon the car crashed into a tree and ablaze. The men inside were heavily armed and wearing body armor and cops want to know what they were up to.