The first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women in the state will start accepting patients from across Louisiana one week from today. Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge unveiled its new Perinatal Mental Health Unit today. Chief Nursing Officer Cheri Johnson says mental health is a significant concern among pregnant and postpartum women.
Cut 4 (08) “…along with depression.”
…and of those, 75-percent go untreated.

The lottery for licensed hunters to secure a permit for Louisiana’s first black bear hunt in 37 years opens Thursday. Louisiana Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries Madison Sheahan notes that black bears were removed from the endangered species list in 2016.
Cut 10 (12) “…a hunting season.”
A total of ten permits will be awarded.

Louisiana homeowners could see significant savings on property insurance through wind mitigation inspections, especially in the wake of increased premiums caused by recent hurricanes. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says homes with strong wind mitigation measures, such as having a Fortified Roof, can qualify for discounts on their insurance premiums, as they are less likely to suffer extensive damage during storms.
Cut 6 (10) “…for that expense.”
Some insurance companies have been withdrawing from the Louisiana market altogether due to the high risk of hurricane damage.

Governor Landry issues an executive order banning the use of critical race theory in K-through-12 public schools. In his executive order, Landry says, in his words, teaching children that they are currently or destined to be oppressed or to be an oppressor based on their race or origin has no place in the state’s classrooms.

It’s the first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women in the state, and it will start accepting patients from across Louisiana one week from today. Today, Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge takes the wraps off its new Perinatal Mental Health Unit.

Cut 3 (12) “…require inpatient care.”

Chief Nursing Officer Cheri Johnson says 20-percent of women experience pre-natal mood and anxiety disorder along with depression and 75-percent of those case go untreated.

The Louisiana Department of Economic Development will launch a national advertising campaign during Sunday’s LSU-USC game called Come Home Louisiana. L-E-D Secretary Susan Bourgeois says many college grads leave Louisiana for opportunities in other states and never return because they don’t realize there are opportunities here…

Cut 14 (08)  “…opportunity is here.”

Bourgeois says they are targeting mid-level workers to fill job openings.

State Senator Blake Miguez is seeking a legal opinion on U-L Lafayette’s decision to institute a one-thousand-foot gun free zone around the Science Museum in downtown Lafayette, because it’s considered part of the school. Miguez has concerns about disarming law-abiding citizens in areas that is not technically on university property…

cut 8 (11) “…. self-defense”

UL Lafayette officials maintain gun-free zones are necessary to ensure safety, particularly in areas where students and faculty frequently gather.

The National Hurricane Center is now keeping an eye on an area of low pressure in the Atlantic that currently has a low chance of developing into a named storm as it moves towards the Caribbean Sea. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says this could be the start of a busy September…

Cut 6 (08) “…immediate future”

Today is the four-year anniversary of Hurricane Laura and Thursday is the 19^th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall.

Louisiana Economic Development is taking advantage of the National Spotlight to attract an experienced mid-level workforce back to Louisiana. LED Secretary, Susan Bourgeois says, During Sunday night’s LSU-USC football game on ABC…

Cut 13 (10)  “…coming home.”

The campaign includes television that will appear during the LSU-USC game and they are seeking mid-level workers to fill job openings in Louisiana companies.

For those seeking to hunt black bears in December in northeast Louisiana, a lottery begins on Thursday to award the ten permits that are available…..
cut 11 (12) “…..general public tags”
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Madison Sheahan says the lottery will run through September 25th and lottery applications are available on the LDWF website.

It’s the first of its kind in Louisiana and among only a small handful across the country, and it will start welcoming patients from throughout the state in one week. We hear more from Andrew Greenstein.

Cut 1 (27) …I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Former LSU star Dylan Crews made his major league baseball debut last night for the Washington Nationals and went 0-for-3 with a walk.

KSLA-TV is reporting the power will not go out this week at Region’s Tower in Shreveport. The 25-story building is reportedly owned by the Hertz Investment Group and they have finally paid their past due electric bill to SWEPCO.

The third season of the Brian Kelly era will begin Sunday when the 13th ranked Tigers host 23rd ranked USC. LSU lost some big-time players off of last year’s team, like Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Junior and three of the team’s top defensive tackles. But Kelly likes the experience that’s returning…
Cut 18 (16) “…darn close.”
LSU has lost four straight season openers.

Rivals is reporting St. Martin’s of Metairie running back Harlem Berry has innked a six-figure NIL deal. Berry is ranked as the nation’s top running back and is committed to LSU.

Former LSU star Dylan Crews made his major league baseball debut last night for the Washington Nationals and went 0-for-3 with a walk. Crews started in right field and the Yankees won the game five to two.

Ben Woolridge has beat out Chandler Fields to be the Ragin Cajuns starting quarterback for Saturday night’s game against Grambling State. Coach Michael Desormeaux explained the decision when he met with reporters on Monday….
cut 17 (09) “…day and out”
Woolridge also won the starting quarterback job out of camp last year, but suffered a season ending foot injury in week three.

If you want to participate in Louisiana’s first black bear hunt in 37 years, you’ll have your chance starting Thursday. That’s when the lottery will open to all licensed hunters. The state banned black bear hunting in 1988; and four years later, black bears were added to the endangered species list. Louisiana Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries Madison Sheahan notes that black bears were removed from the list in 2016.
Cut 10 (12) “…a hunting season.”
Lottery applications can be found on the LDWF website and the lottery will run from Thursday through September 25th.

For those seeking to hunt black bears in December in northeast Louisiana, a lottery begins on Thursday to award the ten permits that are available…..
cut 11 (12) “…..general public tags”
Louisiana Department of Wildlfife and Fisheries Secretary Madison Sheahan says the lottery will run through September 25th and lottery applications are available on the LDWF website.

New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez is seeking an attorney general’s opionion over U-L Lafayette’s decision to establish a one-thousand-foot gun-free zone around several off-campus locations.…
Cut 7 (12) “…gun-free zone.”
If a one-thousand foot gun-free school zone is established around the U-L Lafayette Science Museum, it would be illegal to possess a gun for a large portion of downtown Lafayette.

Many LSU fans are eager to watch the Tigers take on USC Sunday night. Colleen Crain reports the Louisiana Economic Develolpment department will air ads during the game to encourage Louisiana natives working in other states to come back home…
cut 3 (30) “….I’m Colleen Crain”

KSLA-TV is reporting the power will not go out this week at Region’s Tower in Shreveport. The 25-story building is reportedly owned by the Hertz Investment Group and they have finally paid their past due electric bill to SWEPCO.

Today marks the four-year anniversary of Hurricane Laura’s devastating landfall in southwest Louisiana.  Sean Richardson reports four years later we are looking at a quiet tropics…

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It’s the first black bear hunt in Louisiana since 1987, and you’ll have your chance to secure a permit starting Thursday. We hear more from Andrew Greenstein.

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While the national spotlight will be on Louisiana Sunday night, Louisiana Economic Development will be working to attract talent to the Bayou State. Colleen Crain has the details…

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Today marks the four-year anniversary of Hurricane Laura. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana has experienced some of its most destructive hurricanes during the last week of August

Cut 4 (07) “…up and coming.”

Keim says the other major Hurricanes to hit Louisiana between now and September first are Katrina, Gustav, and Ida.

Cut 5 (07) “…ravaged the state.”

So far it’s been a quiet hurricane season for Louisiana, but Keim says expect a busy September.  But for now, nothing is in the forecast.

Cut 6 (08) “…immediate future.”

Keim is keeping a close eye on weather patterns during this critical week, urging residents to stay alert and prepared.

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New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez is challenging UL Lafayette over its recent decision to establish a one-thousand-foot gun-free zone around off-campus locations. Miguez has asked Attorney General Liz Murrell to issue a legal opinion regarding the university’s position that the three sites be kept gun-free. Miguez says UL Lafayette…

Cut 7 (12) “…gun-free zone.”

Miguez, a strong advocate for gun rights, argues that the university’s move infringes on Second Amendment rights and state laws that permit the carrying of firearms in public spaces.

The controversy centers on the university’s authority to impose these restrictions outside its main campus. Miguez argues that the gun-free zones could leave students and the public more vulnerable by disarming law-abiding citizens in areas that are not technically on university property.

Cut 8 (11) “…self-defense.”

UL Lafayette officials maintain that gun-free zones are necessary to ensure safety, particularly in densely populated areas where students and faculty frequently gather.  Miguez says to be considered school property, they would have to own the property.

Cut 9 (11)  “…of their campus.”

Attorney General Liz Murrell has previously said that she does not believe the museum to qualify as a gun-free zone, but she has not commented on the two hotels.

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If you want to participate in Louisiana’s first black bear hunt in 37 years, you’ll have your chance starting Thursday. That’s when the lottery will open to all licensed hunters. The state banned black bear hunting in 1988; and four years later, black bears were added to the endangered species list. Louisiana Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries Madison Sheahan notes that black bears were removed from the list in 2016.

Cut 10 (12) “…a hunting season.”

Sheahan says there will only be ten permits issued through this lottery, and they will consist of three types.

Cut 11 (12) “…general public tags.”

Sheahan says the application fee is 50 dollars, which will go back into the Louisiana black bear account.

Cut 12 (10) “…black bear account.”

Those selected in the lottery will be required to attend a training course on November 2nd or November 14th. The season will run 16 days, from December 7th through the 22nd.

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Louisiana Economic Development is taking advantage of the National Spotlight to attract an experienced mid-level workforce back to Louisiana. LED Secretary, Susan Bourgeois says, During Sunday night’s LSU-USC football game on ABC…

Cut 13 (10)  “…coming home.”

Bourgeois says, many people leave Louisiana for opportunities in other states after they graduate from college and never return because they don’t realize there are opportunities here…

Cut 14 (08)  “…opportunity is here.”

Bourgeois says Louisiana businesses need a qualified mid-level workforce and LED is working to put the businesses and workforce together…

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Ben Wooldridge is named the starting quarterback for the UL-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns to begin the 2024 campaign. Head Coach Michael Desormeaux says it was a tough competition between the redshirt senior and Chandler Fields.

Cut 16 (11) “…for each other.” 

Coach Desormeaux says in the end, Wooldridge had the upper hand.

Cut 17 (09) “…and day out.”

The Ragin’ Cajuns get their season underway Saturday night at home against Grambling. Game time is 7:00 p.m.

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The third season of the Brian Kelly era will begin Sunday when the 13th ranked Tigers host 23rd ranked USC. LSU lost some big-time players off of last year’s team, like Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Junior and three of team’s top defensive tackles. But Kelly likes the experience that’s returning…

Cut 18 (16)  “…darn close.”

LSU has lost four straight season openers. The Tigers traditionally play another ranked opponent to begin the season, but with an expanded college football playoff now in place, these tough season openers might not happen every year…

Cut 19 (20) “….like this”

LSU is scheduled to open the 2025 and 2026 seasons against Clemson.

The Tigers defense is the big question mark heading into 2024 after a rough 2023 campaign. Kelly has confidence his front seven can get the job done…

Cut 20 (16) “…going to be fine.”