Saints Veterans linebacker Demario Davis led players with 10 tackles in New Orleans 16-15 win over Tennesse at the Ceasars Superdome on Sunday. Davis says he knew the game would be okay after his prayers were answered as his four-year-old daughter was rushed to the hospital on Friday with the worst seizure attack ever on Friday but was doing much better on Saturday…

Cut 3 (10) “…sharper than before”

The Saints next game is a week from tonight against Carolina.

The five gubernatorial candidates who participated in the televised debate last week were asked how they felt about raising the state’s minimum wage to $7.25. Democrat and former state transportation secretary Shawn Wilson said its necessary for the people of Louisiana.

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Republican front-leader Jeff Landry, who didn’t participate in the debate, stated on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster in June he’s against raising the minimum wage

In addition to the insurance crisis plaguing Louisiana, there’s a movement among insurers to drop natural disaster coverage in areas across the country. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Todd Garvin is no longer the head coach at West Monroe High School as he’s been fired.  He was suspended last week after at least four players had to go to the hospital because of heat-related illnesses since he was named head coach in May. Kevin Davis will serve as interim head coach this season

The statistical peak of the 2023 hurricane season was Sunday. Earlier this year there were projections of a below-normal season, but we’ve seen 13 named storms and we are on our way to an above average season. State climatologist Barry Keim says the warm sea surface temperatures are winning out over the shear an El Nino creates…

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Keim says hopefully El Nino’s intensity will pick up, which should help suppress tropical activity.

The Washington Post had a report that says major insurers are planning to cut coverage for natural disaster in areas that are prone to hurricanes and wildfires. Ben Riggs with Real Reform Louisiana says the move is an example of someone wanting to point the finger and claim they are doing something, when in reality it’s making your homeowners coverage a junk policy…
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Saints linebacker Demario Davis helped lead New Orleans to a 16-15 season opening victory over Tennessee. Davis says he knew Sunday would go well after his prayers were answered as his four-year old daughter was hospitalized on Friday by a seizure. But Davis says she was better than ever on Saturday…
Cut 3 (10) “…sharper than before”
Davis says this was his daughter’s third epileptic seizure, but this was the worst one. She stopped breathing twice on the way to the hospital.

And Grambling State linebacker Jaquavis Richmond is recovering after undergoing surgery in Baton Rouge after suffering an injury to the neck-and-head area. Richmond was carted off the field during the LSU game and Fighting Tigers Coach Brian Kelly says the surgery went well…
cut 13 (13) “…successful outcome”

A recent Washington Post article says home insurers are no longer offering coverage for natural disasters for homeowners that live in areas that are vulnerable to hurricanes and wildfires. Real Reform Louisiana director Ben Riggs says the move to end natural disaster coverage has nothing to do with tort reform and policyholders suing over coverage disputes….
cut 10 (12) “…scapegoat”

Grambling State linebacker Jaquavis Richmond needed emergency surgery after he was carted off the field in Saturday night’s loss to LSU at Tiger Stadium. Grambling says Richmond suffered an injury to the head-neck area. LSU Coach Brian Kelly says the doctors at Our Lady of the Lake took good care of him…
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Kelly says Richmond is expected to have full movement in his arms and legs.
Saints linebacker Demario Davis helped lead New Orleans to a season-opening 16-15 win over Tennessee on Sunday. Jeff Palermo reports after the game Davis told an inspiring story about prayer and faith…
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It’s now official, Todd Garvin is no longer head coach at West Monroe as he’s been fired. Garvin was the Rebels head coach for just one game. He was suspended last week after at least four players had to go to the hospital because of heat-related illnesses since he was named head coach in May. Kevin Davis will serve as interim head coach this season.

A recent Washington Post article says major insurers have told the National Association of Insurance Commissioners they plan to cut out coverage for areas prone to natural disasters. Ben Riggs with Real Reform Louisiana is a huge concern because wind, hail, and wildfire coverage would cost extra.

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When it comes to raising the state’s minimum wage of $7.25, of the five candidates who participated in a televised debate last week, their responses were mixed. Republican Senator Sharon Hewitt’s answer was maybe and that she’s agreeable to begin a discussion.  Republican Stephen Waguespack responded with a resounding no. Democrat Shawn Wilson said yes and so did Independent Candidate Hunter Lundy

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A surprising response came from Republican, Treasurer John Schroder who said yes.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has nominated ex-Oakland, California police chief Anne Kirkpatrick to be the next NOPD superintendent. Kirkpatrick also served as police chief in Spokane, Washington and her appointment is pending City Council approval.

Saints’ linebacker Demario Davis helped lead a dominant performance by the defense in a 16-15 season-opening victory over Tennessee. Davis says knew Sunday would go well after his prayers were answered as his four-year-old daughter was hospitalized on Friday with a serious seizure. Postgame, he read a passage from Revelations about opening the door for the Lord when he comes knocking…

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Davis’s daughter has since been released from the hospital and recovering well. The Saints’ next game is a week from tonight against Carolina.

It wasn’t pretty, but the Saints got the job done yesterday beating the Titans 16-15 in Sunday’s season opener. New Orleans Quarterback Derek Carr threw for 305 yards and a touchdown…
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Up next, a Monday night matchup with Carolina in Charlotte.

When it comes to raising the state’s minimum wage of $7.25, of the five candidates who participated in a televised debate last week, their responses were mixed. Republican and Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt’s answer was maybe.
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Republican John Schroder, Independent Hunter Lundy and Democrat Shawn Wilson are in favor of raising the minimum wage, while Republican Stephen Waguespack opposes.

Gubernatorial candidates who participated in the televised debate Thursday were asked if they think the voters should decide if abortion should be legal or not in Louisiana.
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After a 16-15 win over Tennessee Sunday, veteran linebacker Demario Davis says his three year old daughter’s recovery from a serious seizure Friday was his sign that things would go well. He says people who suffer from epilepsy usually need a few days to get back to normal after a seizure, but he says thanks to the power of prayer his daughter was playing with her friends on Saturday…

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Davis had ten tackles on Sunday as New Orleans’ defense kept Tennessee out of the end zone.

LSU’s offense dominated over Grambling State Tigers resulting in a 72-10 win Saturday night. It’s the first time they scored 70 in regulation time of a game since a 70-14 win over Arkansas State in 1991. Coach Brian Kelly is pleased with what he saw on offense.

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The Saints will return to action for Week 2 at the Carolina Panthers under the lights for Monday Night Football, Sept. 18.

We’ve made it to the statistical peak of the hurricane season. Jeanne Burns has an update on what’s going on with the tropics…

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An 84-year-old man was fatally injured after being hit by a car while driving an all-terrain vehicle near the intersection of LA Hwy 1126 and Nelson Road in Jefferson Davis Parish on Friday. Authorities say Robert Montie was killed when a Nissan Altima traveling at a faster speed hit him from behind, causing Robert R. Montie to be thrown from the 4-wheeler. The investigation is ongoing.

LSU’s offense nearly had a perfect performance on Saturday night in a 72-10 win over Grambling State.  But the defense struggled early on. Kelly’s defense gave up 320 total yards for the night.

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It’s the first time they scored 70 in regulation time of a game since a 70-14 win over Arkansas State in 1991.

The statistical peak of the 2023 hurricane season was Sunday. State climatologist Barry Keim says the warm sea surface temperatures are winning out over the shear that an El Nino can create…

Cut 4 (10) “… busy season.”

Keim says El Nino’s intensity is expected to pick up, which should help suppress tropical activity…

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis helped lead a dominant performance by the defense in a 16-15 season-opening victory over Tennessee. Davis says he knew Sunday would go well after his prayers were answered as his four-year-old daughter was hospitalized on Friday with a serious seizure. Davis says she was better than ever on Saturday…

Cut 3 (10) “…sharper than before”

Davis says this was his daughter’s third epileptic seizure, but this was the worst one. She stopped breathing twice on the way to the hospital.

Today kicks off The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana’s Second Annual Rural Economic Development Summit along with Southern University Law Center in Marksville at Paragon Casino. Chief of Staff Megan Guillot…

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The started in 2019 but was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last day of the summit is tomorrow.