Republican Nancy Landry will be sworn in as the state’s next Secretary of State on January eighth. Landry says her biggest priority is new voting machines. She says the money is available, but choosing a vendor was a major obstacle for current Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin. Landry is promising an open and transparent bid process…
cut 8 (10) “….the T”

Lafayette Parish voters elected its first female mayor-president as the daughter of former Governor Kathleen Blanco defeated incumbent Josh Guillory, 52 to 48-percent. Boulet believes her track record and experience as CEO of the Acadiana Planning Commission led to her victory…
cut 12 (10) “…in Lafayette”
Guillory issued a statement that he plans to work with Boulet for a smooth transition.

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team easily defeated Texas Southern 106-47 last night but for the second consecutive game All-American forward Angel Reese was not with the team. The Bayou Barbie was last seen a week ago in uniform in a game where she did not play in the second half. Coach Kim Mulkey is tight lipped on why Reese is missing..
cut 3 (04) “…don’t need to know”
LSU’s next game is Friday in the Cayman Islands against Niagara.

The 50th Bayou Classic is Saturday as Grambling and Southern will meet in their annual football rivalary game at the Caesars Superdome at 1 PM. The nationally televised contest brings great notoriety to both schools and Grambling President Rick Gallot says the contest also helps pay for academics on both campuses…
cut 15 (12) “….respective institutions”
To purchase tickets go to my-bayou-classic-dot-com.

Louisiana’s current first family met with the future first family to discuss the transition and daily demands at the Governors Mansion. Colleen Crain has a recap on how the meeting went
Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Colleen Craine.”

Big news from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival as the legendary band Rolling Stones will peform at the 2024 Jazz Fest on Thursday May 2nd. Louisiana residents will have the first opportunity to buy tickets starting Wednesday November 29th at 1 PM.

History was made when Louisiana voters elected Nancy Landry and Liz Murrill as the state’s first female Secretary of State and Attorney General. Founder of Louisiana Women Lead, Rene Amar, says this is a huge development as there’s been a push to get females in more high-profile elected positions….
cut 6 (07) “…just phenomenal”
Murrill and Landry will take office on January 8th.

After the 2020 presidential election, voter fraud became a point of contention and new state laws require extra steps for more transparency. Landry, who is currently the first Assistant Secretary of State, understands what needs to take place…
Cut 7 (11) “…be attacked.”
Landry’s biggest priority will be the effort to purchase new voting machines. She says the money is available, selecting the vendor was an issue for current Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin.

Louisiana voters have elected the state’s first female Attorney General and Secretary of State. Teiko Foxx has more…
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Teiko Foxx”

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team easily defeated Texas Southern 106-47 last night. But for the second straight game All-American forward Angel Reese was not at the game. Coach Kim Mulkey is not providing any details on Reese’s absence. She say it’s a locker room issue.

The daughter of former Governor Kathleen Blanco, Monique Blanco Boulet, has been elected as the new Lafayette-Mayor President. Boulet won a tight election over incumbent Josh Guillory, 52-to-48-percent. Guillory’s one term had its moments of controversy around multimillion dollar drainage projects, lawsuits and allegations of wrongdoing. Boulet says she will call for a public accounting of legal and financial decisions made by the Lafayette Consolidated Government, to build trust and increase transparency.
Cut 11 (07) “…can be.”

It’s Bayou Classic Week. Grambling President Rick Gallot says it’s a game that brings national attention to both Grambling and Southern….
cut 14 (10) “….Bayou Classic”
The game is Saturday at 1 PM in the Caesars Superdome.

The first significant threat of severe weather is making its way through the Bayou State. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says tornadic activity is possible along with straight-line winds…

Cut 7 (10) “…what’s going on” 

After this front moves through, it will be cool and mostly dry for the rest of the week.

Three of the four teens charged in the 2022 carjacking death of 73-year-old Linda Frickey of Westwego have reached a plea deal that’s resulted in them receiving a 20-year prison sentence. Legal analyst Dane Ciolino says because of the nature of Frickey’s death, the teens were charged as adults.

Cut 12 (09) “…these, these individuals”  

Frickey was carjacked in New Orleans’ mid-city and died after her arm was severed during the incident.

The GOP will occupy every statewide office for the first time since 2015 and hold a super-majority in the legislature. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says they’ll have to find sound solutions to reversing issues that have been in existence for the last four decades.

Cut 5 (11) “ …but themselves.”  

In the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s race, a single vote gave Democrat Henry Whitehorn a victory over Republican John Nickelson. In Louisiana, political analyst Scott Hughes says a candidate has to request a recount and it predominantly involves the mailed-in hand-voted ballots.

Cut 9 (12) “…in number” 

The recount will be performed next Monday.

Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards met with Governor Elect Jeff Landry and future First Lady Sharon Landry at the Governor’s mansion Monday. Edwards has said a smooth transition is important to him and said he and Donna were happy to meet with the Landry’s as they prepare to take on their demanding roles. Landry expressed appreciation for the Edwards’ willingness to help with a smooth transition.

Much of Louisiana is under a tornado watch tonight. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says isolated tornadoes are possible, plus some straight line winds…

Cut 6 (09) “…heavy rainfall”

Wetherbee says this is the first significant severe weather threat we’ve seen this fall… After this front moves through, it will be cool and mostly dry for the rest of the week.

In Saturday’s election, John Fleming, Nancy Landry, and Liz Murrill won giving Republicans every statewide office. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.” 

In the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s race, a single vote gave Democrat Henry Whitehorn a victory over Republican John Nickelson. Political analyst Scott Hughes says they knew it would be a close race in the politically divided parish. He says Whitehorn was up about 2,000 votes but when the final northern rural precincts came in overwhelmingly for Nickelson…

Cut 8 (06) “…Saturday night.” 

A shooting in Sulphur resulted in the death of a male Sunday night. Around 11 PM, Sulphur police responded to complaints about a weapon being fired by someone in a silver vehicle near a business on Ruth St. SPD encountered subjects standing around a vehicle in a residential driveway matching the description given. During the interaction, one of the subjects was shot by a police officer and was transported to a local hospital where he later died. No officers were harmed in the incident. State police are investigating at the request of Sulphur Police Department.

Three of the four teens charged in the 2022 carjacking death of 73-year-old Linda Frickey of Westwego have reached a plea deal that’s resulted in them receiving a 20-year prison sentence. Legal analyst Dane Ciolino says this is a good result for everyone…

Cut 11 (10) “…20 years in a jail”

If you ever thought your vote didn’t matter, well think again. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s race came down to a single vote. Brooke Thorington has more…

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry will replace Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards in January. Republicans will also continue to hold a supermajority in the House and Senate. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it will be up to the GOP to address the major issues facing the state.

Cut 4 (09) “…produce results.”

In 2024, the GOP will occupy every statewide office for the first time since 2015. On Saturday night, Republican candidates, John Fleming, Nancy Landry and Liz Murrill won their races for treasurer, secretary of state, and attorney general. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the Democratic Party will have very little influence on state government over the next four years…

Cut 3 (13) “….zero power.”

In the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s race, a single vote gave Democrat Henry Whitehorn a victory over Republican John Nickelson. Political analyst Scott Hughes says they knew it would be a close race in the politically divided parish. Hughes says hand ballots that were perhaps torn or in which both candidates received votes will be re-examined, and then the race will be certified. In the primary, ironically in Caddo Parish, Hughes says there was a recount for a legislative race that came down a 32-vote difference. That recount found an additional three votes, but it didn’t change the outcome of that race.

Cut 10 (06) “…is certified.” 

Current Sheriff Steve Prator’s term ends June 30^th.

Three of the four teens charged in the 2022 carjacking death of 73-year-old Linda Frickey of Westwego have reached a plea deal that’s resulted in them receiving a 20-year prison sentence. 18-year-old John Honore is still set for trial as jury selection is underway in the case. Legal analyst Dane Ciolino says while Honore’s three co-defendants plead guilty to manslaughter charges, Honore could be convicted of a murder…

Cut 13 (10) “..their friend”

Fishing in Sportsman’s Paradise is changing. New Size and daily catch limits go into effect today for speckled trout in Louisiana waterways. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist Jason Adriance says the new rules are needed because the popular fish is overfished.

Cut 20

Minimum size limit has been increased from 12 to 13 inches, while daily creel limit drops from 25 to 15 fish per angler.