This week marks Voter Registration Week, with efforts underway to ensure residents are prepared for the upcoming November 5th election. Joel Watson with the secretary of state’s office reminds citizens to register or to update their registration.

Cut 6 (12) “…October 15th or online.”

Watson says Louisiana has a high registration rate, with about 90-percent of eligible residents registered to vote.

A new report shows that sexual harassment remains a problem. The study by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute shows that 82-percent of women and 42-percent of men experience some form of sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime.Lead researcher Anita Raj says one way to stem the tide is to begin the awareness campaign at an early age.

Cut 12 (09) “…experience before 13.”

Starting this season, Pelicans fans can watch their team on TV for free. Greg Bensel with the Pelicans says the new rights deal with Gray Media will give many more fans the opportunity to watch games on TV.

Cut 3 (12) “…seven-million new viewers.”

The 11 stations that will carry Pelicans games will all form the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network.

Enrollment at Northwestern State is at its highest level in five years. University President James Genovese (JEN-oh-veeze) says enrollment at the main campus in Natchitoches (NACK-uh-tish) is up considerably.

Cut 14 (09) “…vibrant and healthy.”

And President Genovese says nearly every single on-campus housing unit is occupied.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says Hurricane Francine was a “low impact” event and should not lead to an insurance rate hike.

Cut 4 (12) “…if you will.”

Temple emphasized that while the hurricane caused some localized damage, it did not reach the level of destruction that typically triggers widespread rate hikes.

Congressman Steve Scalise says Secret Service staffing for former President Donald Trump needs to be beefed up in light of Sunday’s assassination attempt. Scalise blames the lack of Secret Service staffing on diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Cut 8 (11) “…service agent for.”

Scalise says there are plenty of qualified applicants to get staffing up to proper levels. The White House is also calling on the Secret Service to beef up protection for the former President.

Despite the Me Too movement, sexual harassment remains very prevalent in the United States. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

The Pelicans make it official – you can watch the team’s games on free TV this season. The team announced a new media rights deal with Gray Media to televise all their games, except nationally televised games, free over the air. The new deal will allow the team to reach nearly seven-million viewers – much more than the number who were able to watch the games on Bally Sports.

Republican Congressman Steve Scalise is taking issue with Secret Service staffing in light of Sunday’s assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Scalise says morale within the agency is down due to what he cites as DEI hiring practices.

Cut 9 (12)  “…look to apply.”

The White House is also calling on the Secret Service to beef up protection for the former President.

A study by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute shows that 82-percent of women and 42-percent of men experience some form of sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime. Lead researcher Anita Raj says sexual harassment in the workplace remains a concern, but that’s not the only place that’s happening.

Cut 11 (09) “…concerts and bars.”

Raj says one way to stem the tide of sexual harassment is to begin the awareness campaign at an early age, since many people experience sexual harassment well before adulthood.

After Hurricane Francine, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple assured residents that the storm was a “low-impact” event and should not lead to an increase in insurance rates. Sean Richardson has more.

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Late last night, President Biden approved Louisiana’s request for a major disaster declaration for the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Francine. The declaration covers eight parishes, and it allows those residents to apply for federal assistance to help with the cost of home repairs, temporary housing and uninsured property losses.

More scrutiny for the Secret Service after another assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.

The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office has announced the conviction of an East Carroll Parish man hired by a woman to kill her ex-husband. A-G Liz Murrill says it took a jury less than 30 minutes to convict Amin Virani, who was hired by Rachel Meadows in 2015. Meadows pleaded guilty for her role and sentenced to 15 years. The victim was shot several times in Lake Providence but survived.

The city of Kenner says about 300 homes were flooded from Hurricane Francine. But Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says no homes inside the levee protection system in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish flooded thanks to investment into flood and hurricane protection projects…

Cut 5 (09) “…zero property flooded”

Hurricane Barry was a Category One storm in July of 2019.

Northwestern State’s on-campus enrollment for this fall semester has hit a five-year high with 85-hundred students and student housing is just shy of capacity. New university president James Genovese says it’s great to see…

Cut 14 (12) “…and healthy”

Northwestern State has another home game this Saturday against Weber State.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is taking issue with Secret Service staffing in light of Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Scalise says staffing needs to be beefed up.

Cut 7 (09) “…has to change”

On Sunday, federal authorities spotted a gunman hiding in a wooded area near Trumps’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The suspect was arrested and faces two gun-related charges.

There is a concern Hurricane Francine will result in even higher insurance rates in Louisiana. But Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the damage created by Francine is not widespread enough to cause higher premiums. And he says…

Cut 6 (10) “…state

Despite the recent Me Too movement, sexual harassment continues to be prevalent. According to the #MeToo 2024 report by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute, a survey of more than 33-hundred adults found that 82-percent of women and 42-percent of men experience some form of sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime. Lead researcher Anita Raj says sexual harassment in the workplace remains a concern.

Cut 10 (10) “…the United States.”

Raj says this report also shows sexual harassment is even more pervasive in  public places and commonly directed toward youth.

Enrollment for this fall at Northwestern State is at its highest level in five years.

Cut 13 (10)  “…the fall semester.”

University President James Geneovese says there is a renewed sense of energy and purpose on campus.

LSU-Alexandria is reporting a 33.5 percent increase in enrollment over the last year and there are now a record 68-hundred full-time undergrad students.

A major step in the recovery from Hurricane Francine has been accomplished. Entergy Louisiana says power has been restored to virtually all customers who receive electric service.

What about insurance rates, will they increase because of this storm? Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says Francine is defined as a low impact event…

cut 4 (12) “…if you will”

Meaning, the amount of damage from Francine should not result in higher rates.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise from Jefferson Parish told W-W-L Radio the federal government needs to beef up its Secret Service protection. His statement is in response to a second attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump. But Scalise says morale within the agency is making it difficult to hire…

Cut 9 (12) “…look to apply”

Despite the Me Too movement, sexual harassment remains very prevalent in the United States according to a report out of Tulane.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

Northwestern State reports the on campus population at the Natchitoches school is the highest it’s been in five years, with 85-hundred students…

Cut 15 (09) “…..campus now”

That’s new Northwestern State president James Genovese.

After Hurricane Francine, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple assured residents that the storm was a “low-impact” event and should not lead to an increase in insurance rates. Sean Richardson has more.

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More scrutiny for the Secret Service after another assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Despite the Me Too movement, sexual harassment remains very prevalent in the United States. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple addressed concerns following Hurricane Francine, assuring the public that the storm was a “low impact” event and should not lead to an increase in insurance rates.

Cut 4 (12) “…if you will.”

Temple emphasized that while the hurricane caused some localized damage, it did not reach the level of destruction that typically triggers widespread rate hikes. He praised the preparedness of communities and the resilience of infrastructure in minimizing the storm’s effects including Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish…

Cut 5 (09) “…zero properties flooded .”

Hurricane Barry made landfall as a Category I in July 2019.

Temple concluded that insurance companies interested in doing business because of insurance reforms in Louisiana are still committed to coming to the state.

Cut 6 (10) …state anyway.”

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Republican Congressman Steve Scalise is taking issue with Secret Service staffing in light of Sunday’s assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Scalise says staffing needs to be beefed up.

Cut 7 (09) “…has to change”

Scalise blames the lack of Secret Service staffing on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Cut 8 (11) “…service agent for.”

Scalise says this is not an issue of not enough applicants; he says there are plenty of applicants to beef up Secret Service protection. He says the issue is hurting morale within the agency.

Cut 9 (12)  “…look to apply.”

The White House is also calling on the Secret Service to beef up protection for the former President.

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Despite the recent Me Too movement, sexual harassment continues to be very prevalent. According to the #MeToo 2024 report by Tulane University’s Newcome Institute, a survey of more than 33-hundred adults found that 82-percent of women and 42-percent of men experience some form of sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime. Lead researcher Anita Raj says sexual harassment in the workplace remains a concern.

Cut 10 (10) “…the United States.”

Raj says sexual harassment isn’t just happening in the workplace, however.

Cut 11 (09) “…concerts and bars.”

Raj says one way to stem the tide of sexual harassment is to begin the awareness campaign at an early age, since many people experience sexual harassment well before adulthood.

Cut 12 (09) “…experience before 13.”

The study showed that more than one in four adults – more than 68-million people – experienced sexual harassment in the past year alone.

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Enrollment at Northwestern State is at its highest level in five years.

Cut 13 (10)  “…the fall semester.”

University President James Genovese (JEN-oh-veeze) says enrollment at the main campus in Natchitoches (NACK-uh-tish) is up considerably.

Cut 14 (09) “…of previous years.”

And President Genovese says nearly every single on-campus housing unit is occupied.

Cut 15 (07) “…on campus now.”

Genovese says the increase in enrollment has brought upon a renewed sense of energy, including an electric gameday atmosphere.

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Through three weeks of the season, LSU ranks dead last in the Southeastern Conference in points per game allowed and they rank third to last in total defense, allowing 380 yards a game. But Coach Brian Kelly says he likes his linebackers, he says defensive line is coming along and believes the secondary can play at a higher level

Cut 16 (12)   “…we did that”

The Tigers had tackles for a loss, five sacks, four forced fumbles and an interception.

LSU started the game with three linebackers on the field for the first time this year as Whit Weeks joined Greg Penn and Harold Perkins. Perkins played strongside linebacker and three tackles, one for a loss and a fumble recovery. Kelly called it progress for one of their best defensive players…

Cut 17 (22) “…great energy.”

Kelly believes LSU is really close to playing the football needed in order to win the SEC. He says they are looking at personnel, preparation and the coaching of the schemes in order to get LSU to that point…

Cut 18 (25)  “…that situation.”

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A big intrastate battle is set to go down on Saturday in Lafayette as the Ragin Cajuns host Tulane. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says Tulane will be the toughest team they’ve faced this season…

Cut 19 (19) “….play em” 

The Cajuns are 2-and-0, while Tulane has suffered losses to Oklahoma and Kansas State after opening the season with a win over Southeastern Louisiana.

The 2-and-0 ULM Warhawks will visit top ranked Texas on Saturday. Coach Bryant Vincent’s team is a 44 point underdog…

Cut 20 (20) “…very detailed”

Kick off in Austin is at 7 PM.

Answered prayers in Webster Parish as a girl who disappeared from her home was found safe. Crews spent all day searching for ten-year-old Peyton Saintignan, and an Arkansas company flying a drone was able to find her asleep in a wooded area. Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker says this is not the first time Peyton disappeared from her home.

Cut 7 (10) “…just started walking.”

Hundreds of volunteers joined several law enforcement agencies in searching for her.

U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson and his wife were on their way to Donald Trump’s home when the Secret Service stopped a 58-year-old man from carrying out what authorities are calling an assassination attempt on the former president. Johnson emphasized the need for heightened security measures.

Cut 11 (06) “…if necessary.”

Johnson posted on “X” that no leader in American history has endured more attacks and remained so strong and resilient.

You could not have dreamed of a better start to the season for the Saints as New Orleans is 2-0 after clobbering the Cowboys 44 to 19 yesterday. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Entergy Louisiana says it’s restored power to nearly all customers whose power was knocked out by Hurricane Francine in just three days. The company says it credits the fast restoration time to ongoing training and enhancements made to its incident response program. As of late this afternoon, only a small percentage of customers along certain water routes and in the hardest-hit areas of Terrebonne Parish were still in the dark.