Some reassuring words from Governor Landry after a Chinese national being held in a federal prison in the state is shown to be infected with tuberculosis.

Cut 7 (06) “…in any danger.”

Landry says the patient crossed into the U.S. from Mexico illegally, was detained in California and was subsequently transferred to Louisiana. The patient may have come into contact with more than 200 other detainees and countless non-detainees. Attorney General Liz Murrill sued ICE, demanding that it not release any prisoners from the state’s federal prisons without medical clearance from the state department of health.

Speaking of Murrill, she’s speaking out on reports of hotels canceling reservations made months in advance and offering those rooms at jacked-up rates ahead of Taylor Swift’s sold-out shows at the Superdome.

Cut 13 (10)  “…and deceptive practices.”

A 108-year-old Baton Rouge runner who competed in the National Senior Games has passed away.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

A pair of Louisianians have been floated as potential cabinet members under Donald Trump, should he win re-election in two weeks. Politico says outgoing Congressman Garret Graves could be considered for transportation secretary and former Governor Bobby Jindal could be tapped for secretary of health and human services. Of course, that’s a big “if” – polls show a very tight race between Trump and Kamala Harris.

Louisiana is suing U-S Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a Chinese national that crossed the Southern Border illegally tested positive for a rare and drug-resistant form of tuberculosis while detained at the Richwood Correction Center in Monroe….

Cut 8 (10) “…illegal border crossing”

Governor Jeff Landry says the state filed the suit because it wants ICE to not release any detainees in Louisiana, until they are medically cleared.

Politico is reporting former Governor Bobby Jindal is a candidate to be the nation’s next health and human services secretary if former President Donald Trump is re-elected. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Jindal was a vocal critic of Trump when the two ran for President in 2015…

Cut 6 (09) “….that’s for sure”

Jindal was the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals when he was 24 years old.

Senior sprinter Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins has passed away at the age of 108. Hawkins lived an active lifestyle but didn’t start running until she was 100 years old until she saw another centenarian run the 100-yard dash. Owner of Varsity of Sports, Jenni Peters, says Hawkins was an inspiration…

Cut 12 (10) “…age group”

In 2017, Hawks set a world record for running the 100-meters at 39.62 seconds.

If you’re still looking for Taylor Swift tickets, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has this advice…

Cut 14 (07) “…a credit card”

Most tickets on re-sale websites are going for more than one-thousand dollars. Swift will hold three concerts at the Superdome starting tomorrow night.

Louisiana has sued the U-S Department of Homeland Security because a Chinese national who entered the country illegally was found to have tuberculosis. Governor Jeff Landry says patient zero tested positive at Richwood Correction Center in Monroe and was then sent to Acadia Parish…

Cut 9 (05) “….had active tuberculosis”

The lawsuit says U-S Immigration and Customs Enforcement should make sure all detainees who are released from these two facilities are medically cleared and not a threat to spread T-B.

Former Governor Bobby Jindal has been mentioned as a possible candidate to be the next U-S Health and Human Services Secretary if former President Donald Trump is re-elected. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Jindal has kept a low-profile since leaving the governor’s office in 2016…

Cut 5 (08) “….and Trump”

Jindal is 53-years-old. The Baton Rouge native was 24 when he ran the state department of health and hospitals.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser say she’s saddened over the death of 108-year-old Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins. Hawkins started running when she was 100 years old and set world records. Avid runner Jenni Peters, who owns Varsity Sports in Baton Rouge, has known Hawkins for most of her life…

Cut 10 (07) “…running shoes”

Peters says Hawkins was also known for her wit and humility.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is happy about his two-year contract extension that’s worth 24.5 million dollars. Kamara says it’s not about the money, his main priority is to remain a Saint…

Cut 16 (16)   “…anywhere else.”

The Saints will now try to end their five-game losing streak as they face the Chargers in L-A.

Louisiana is suing U-S Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a Chinese national that crossed the Southern Border illegally tested positive for a rare and drug-resistant form of tuberculosis while detained at the Richwood Correction Center in Monroe….

Cut 8 (10) “…illegal border crossing”

Governor Jeff Landry says patient zero was transferred to another facility in Acadia parish after testing positive. The state filed the suit because it wants ICE to not release any detainees in Louisiana, until they are medically cleared.

Politico is reporting outgoing Republican Congressman Garret Graves is one of several candidates to be the nation’s next transportation secretary, if Donald Trump is re-elected as president. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this would be a good gig for Graves and the state…

Cut 4 (06) “….we lack money”

Several students at Iberia Middle School needed medical attention after they unknowingly took THC-laced gummies. A mother of one of the students told KLFY TV that her 13-year-old daughter was hallucinating and thought she was swimming. The child accused of passing out the marijuana laced-edibles faces disciplinary action and could be expelled.

A 108-year-old Baton Rouge runner who competed in the National Senior Games has passed away.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Governor Landry is assuring the public there is no danger after a Chinese national being held in a federal prison in the state is infected with a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A St. Landry Parish grand jury has indicted Opelousas Police Chief Graig Leblanc and two others for a shooting that occurred last December. Leblanc has admitted the domestic incident was the result of infidelity on his part with former officer Savannah Butler, who has also been indicted. Leblanc is facing charges of obstruction of justice and malfeasance in office.

A Baton Rouge sprinter who was the oldest woman to compete in the National Senior Games has died at the age of 108. Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins lived an active lifestyle, but didn’t start running until she was 100 years…

Cut 11 (08) “….stayed fit for years”

But Owner of Varsity sports Jenni Peters says Hawkins started running when she was 100 years old after watching someone run a 100-yard dash on their 100^th birthday. She competed in the National Senior Games when she was 101.

Many Swifties are still scrambling to buy tickets to one of Taylor Swift’s three shows that will take place this weekend at the Caesars Superdome. Most tickets are going for more than one-thousand dollars on the resale ticket market. Attorney General Liz Murrill has this advice…

Cut 15 (08) “…be true”

Murrill says legitimate ticket vendors will not ask for personal information such as your Social Security Number. If you’ve been victim of a Taylor Swift ticket scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission, the Better Business Bureau or local law enforcement.

Governor Landry is assuring the public there is currently no danger after a detainee from China tested positive for a rare, aggressive, and drug resistant form of tuberculosis while held at the Richwood Correction Center last July .

Cut 7 (07)) “…in any danger.”

According to a lawsuit filed by the state against U-S Immigration and Customs Enforcement and others, the inmate was transferred to a Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Acadia Parish and in August released into the general population at that facility.

Attorney General Liz Murrill says they are suing ICE and its contractors to ensure that every potentially exposed individual is medially cleared by the State before they are permitted to leave the two facilities.

Louisiana Surgeon General Doctor Ralph Abraham says the patient is now in isolation and receiving proper medication and is asymptomatic.

If Donald Trump gets re-elected in two weeks, a pair of Louisianians could be up for cabinet positions. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Swifties are flowing into New Orleans for Taylor Swift’s three highly anticipated shows at the Superdome starting Friday night. Attorney General Liz Murrill says her office is getting reports of hotels canceling reservations made months in advance and offering those rooms at jacked-up rates.

Cut 13 (10)  “…and deceptive practices.”

Concert goers can file a consumer dispute with the A-G’s office.

If Donald Trump gets re-elected in two weeks, a pair of Louisianians could be up for cabinet positions. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Governor Landry is assuring the people of Louisiana that there is no danger after a Chinese national being held in a federal prison in the state is infected with a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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A 108-year-old Baton Rouge runner who competed in the National Senior Games passed away Tuesday.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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A pair of Louisianians have been floated as potential cabinet members under Donald Trump, should he win re-election in two weeks. Politico says outgoing Congressman Garret Graves could be considered for transportation secretary and former Governor Bobby Jindal could be tapped for secretary of health and human services. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Graves becoming transportation secretary would be beneficial for Louisiana.

Cut 4 (06) “…we lack money.”

As for Jindal running health and human services, Pinsonat notes that more than 40-percent of Louisiana’s population is on Medicaid, so that would be a plus. In addition, Jindal would bring youth to the White House.

Cut 5 (08) “…and Trump.”

Pinsonat says whether Trump ultimately picks Jindal, should he win the White House, is a big “if.”

Cut 6 (09) “…that’s for sure.”

Polls show a very tight race between Trump and Kamala Harris in the final days before Election Day.

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Governor Landry is assuring the people of Louisiana that there is currently no danger after a Chinese national being held in a federal prison in the state is shown to be infected with tuberculosis.

Cut 7 (13) “…in any danger.”

Landry says the patient came into the U.S. illegally.

Cut 8 (10) “…illegal border crossing.”

So the patient was detained by federal immigration authorities and was subsequently transferred to Louisiana.

Cut 9 (12)  “…had active tuberculosis.”

The patient may have come into contact with more than 200 other detainees and countless non-detainees. Attorney General Liz Murrill sued ICE, demanding that it not release any prisoners from the state’s two federal prisons without medical clearance from the state department of health.

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The oldest woman to compete in the National Senior Games passed away peacefully in Baton Rouge at the age of 108. Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins, who earned her nickname for her incredible speed as a senior sprinter, began running at the age of 100 after being inspired by a 100-year-old who completed a 100-yard dash. Owner of Varsity Sports Jenni Peters says she’s known Hawkins since she was six years old…

Cut 10 (06) “…in her yard.”

Hawkins stayed active throughout her life, enjoying gardening and cycling, but shifted her focus to running when she became the oldest competitor in cycling events, and Peters says that Hawkins would often join her running group…

Cut 11 (08) …fit for years.”

Known for her wit and humility, Hawkins often joked about her running abilities, saying she knew she could run because she used to dash to answer the telephone. Peters says her legacy as a trailblazing athlete and an inspiration to seniors worldwide lives on.

Cut 12 (10) “…age group.”

Hawkins remained busy and vibrant up until her final moments, even receiving a visitor just before her peaceful passing at St. James Place.

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Scammers are getting ready to prey on Swifties descending on New Orleans this week for her three concerts at the Superdome. Attorney General Liz Murrill says her office is getting reports of hotels canceling reservations made months in advance and offering those rooms at jacked-up rates.

Cut 13 (10)  “…and deceptive practices.”

While the concerts have long been sold out, demand for tickets is very high. Murrill says if you’re still looking for tickets, be very vigilant.

Cut 14 (07) “…a credit card.”

And Murrill says do your research before forking over your hard-earned money.

Cut 15 (08) “…to be true.”

All hotels in the city are sold out this weekend, and tickets are going for at least one-thousand dollars apiece on the secondary market.

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Saints running back Alvin Kamara is a happy man about his two-year contract extension that’s worth 24.5 million dollars. Kamara says it’s not about the money, his main priority is to remain a Saint…

Cut 16 (16)   “…anywhere else.”

The Saints could have traded Kamara before this year NFL trade line or released him after the season, but his new contract calls for him to remain in New Orleans through the 2026 season. Kamara says he’s not interested in playing anywhere else…

Cut 17 (09) “…for me.”

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Eighth ranked LSU will take a six-game winning streak into College Station on Saturday night when they battle 14th ranked Texas A&M. The Tigers defense is getting better and safety Sage Ryan says they want to build on last week’s performance against Arkansas…

Cut 18 (16)   “…we have.”

Texas A&M’s strength is its ground game. The Aggies are 12th in the country in rushing yards per game, averaging 219 yards a game. Ryan says their main focus is to stop the run…

Cut 19 (13) “….the plan”  

LSU’s improved defense is a reason why the Tigers are 6-and-1, 3-and-0 in the SEC. Ryan says after a tough season last year, he’s glad to be part of this defense…

Cut 20 (15) “…off the field.”

Governor Landry is assuring people that there is no danger, even as an inmate in a federal prison in the state is found to have a rare, drug-resistant form of tuberculosis. Landry said in a news conference that the patient came from China and crossed into the U.S. illegally.

Cut 14 (15) “…worked to eradicate.”

Landry says the patient was transferred to a federal prison in Louisiana; and from there, to a medical facility.

LSU unveils plans for a new 107-million dollar Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building.  Dean of the College of Engineering Vicki Colvin says the project will enhance the university’s construction management program.

Cut 9 (11)  “…on Mars.”

A die-hard Taylor Swift fan from Metairie books practically an entire downtown New Orleans hotel for the Taylor Swift concerts, but not to make an easy profit. Rebecca Fox booked 191 rooms at the Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome hotel for about 500 dollars each for four nights this week and resold them at that price. She feels that Taylor Swift fans are being price-gouged, and that’s not right.

Cut 5 (08) “…for the stuff (2x)”

Tickets to the shows are going for a minimum of one-thousand dollars on the resale market.

Sunny and dry conditions persist in Louisiana, and the fire danger continues to increase. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says Washington Parish fire fighters were busy battling a wildfire yesterday…

Cut 12 (10) “…very, very dry.”