Governor Landry is assuring the people of Louisiana that there is no danger, even as an inmate in a federal prison is found to be infected with a rare form of tuberculosis. Surgeon General Ralph Abraham says the patient has a very resistant strain of the bacteria.

Cut 16 (13)   “…a foreign country”

The state says the patient may have come into contact with more than 200 other detainees and countless other non-detainees.

Following hurricanes Helene and Milton, Louisiana’s insurance outlook remains stable. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple advises caution, as the global market for reinsurance affects rates in Louisiana.

Cut 8 (09) “…next two months bring.”

The state has only faced one major storm this year.

LSU has unveiled plans for a new 107 million dollar Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building.  Dean of the College of Engineering Vicki Colvin says it will offer advanced lab and faculty spaces to support cutting-edge research and to prepare students for Louisiana’s growing construction industry.

Cut 10 (07) “…technology for them.”

The new building will be located on South Stadium Drive next to Tiger Stadium.

Sunny and dry conditions persist in Louisiana, and the fire danger continues to increase. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says a chain hanging from a vehicle likely started a roadside fire in Washington Parish last night….

Cut 13 (11) “…very, very dry.” 

And those conditions are expected to linger for at least the next week.

Louisiana is working to contain a rare strain of tuberculosis. The patient from China had crossed into the U.S. illegally, was transferred to a federal prison in Louisiana, then went to a medical facility. Solicitor General Benjamin Aguinaga (ag-win-YAH-ga) says Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a lawsuit against ICE in an effort to prevent the release of detainees from the state’s two federal prisons.  

Cut 15 (20) “…make that commitment.”

The state says the patient may have come into contact with more than 200 other detainees and countless non-detainees. Still, Governor Landry assured the people of the state in a news conference that there is currently no danger to public health.

A new $107 million Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building project was announced recently by LSU.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Fire danger continues to increase amid sunny and dry conditions. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says Washington Parish firefighters were busy battling a wildfire yesterday…

Cut 12 (10) “…very, very dry.”

A die-hard Taylor Swift fan from Metairie books nearly an entire hotel near the Superdome – but not to make a profit. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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A new $107 million Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building project was announced recently by LSU.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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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. She says since she booked the rooms immediately after the Superdome shows were announced, she got a relative bargain

Cut 3 (07) “…for quad occupancy.”

Fox says she booked early to avoid what would almost certainly have been a huge price increase.

Cut 4 (09) “…taxes and fees.”

Fox says she re-sold all the rooms that she booked at exactly the price she paid, so she’s not making any profit. She says she did so so that other Taylor Swift fans could meet and connect this weekend. Fox says she feels that Taylor Swift fans are being price-gouged, and that’s not right.

Cut 5 (08) “…for the stuff (2x)”

All hotels in New Orleans are completely booked for the three nights of Taylor Swift’s Superdome shows. Tickets to the shows are going for a minimum of one-thousand dollars on the resale market.

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Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Louisiana’s insurance outlook remains stable, with officials maintaining a positive stance. State Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple describes the situation as “manageable,” saying that the storms’ impact falls below the catastrophic level seen in hurricanes like Ian in 2022…

Cut 6 (11) “…half of that.”

Temple says Louisiana has escaped significant damage this season,  but the global nature of reinsurance must be considered. This means that events worldwide could still influence local insurance rates.

Cut 7 (06) “…out of this year yet”

The state has only faced one major storm, and Temple is optimistic that the remainder of the season may pass with minimal disruption. However, he advises caution, as the global market for reinsurance affects rates in Louisiana.

Cut 8 (09) “…next two months bring.”

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LSU has unveiled plans for a new $107 million 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.”

Colvin says the new building will be located on South Stadium Drive next to Tiger Stadium and will offer advanced lab and faculty spaces to support cutting-edge research and prepare students for Louisiana’s growing construction industry.

Cut 10 (07) “…technology for them.”

The project has received a $15 million donation from Art Favre, a 1972 LSU graduate and founder of Performance Contractors. Colvin says LSU is actively raising more money for the construction of the building…

Cut 11 (05) “…time to do it.”

Groundbreaking for the building is expected to start in 2026.

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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.”

Strain says they believe a chain hanging from a vehicle started a roadside fire in Washington Parish last night….

Cut 13 (11) “…very, very dry.” 

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Governor Landry is assuring the people of Louisiana that there is no danger, even as an inmate in a federal prison in the state tests positive for 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. Solicitor General Benjamin Aguinaga says Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a lawsuit against ICE in an effort to prevent the release of detainees from the state’s two federal prisons.

Cut 15 (20) “…make that commitment.”

Surgeon General Ralph Abraham says the patient, who the state is referring to as “Patient Zero,” has a very resistant strain of tuberculosis.

Cut 16 (13)   “…a foreign country”

The state says the patient may have come into contact with more than 200 other detainees and countless other non-detainees.

Governor Landry is assuring the people of Louisiana that there is no danger, even as an inmate in a federal prison in the state tests positive for 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 has announced plans to build a stand alone building for construction management students. The project has received a $15 million donation from Art Favre, a 1972 LSU graduate and founder of Performance Contractors. Dean of the College of Engineering Vicki Colvin says LSU is actively raising more money for the construction of the building…

Cut 11 (05) “…time to do it.”

Groundbreaking for the building is expected to start in 2026

A die-hard Taylor Swift fan from Metairie books nearly an entire hotel near the Superdome – but not to make a profit. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Taylor Swift will hold concerts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night at the Ceasars Superdome. The shows will bring in visitors from around the country. State Troopers have moved a homeless encampment just blocks away from the Dome, which has upset city leaders. The governor’s office says they want New Orleans to put its best foot forward when hosting such a major event.

Florida was hit by two major hurricanes this season, so what does that mean for future insurance rates? Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is optimistic the storms will not lead to another big jump in premiums, because the reinsurance market is holding up well worldwide…

Cut 7 (06) “….year yes”

LSU has unveiled plans for a new $107 million Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building.  Dean of the College of Engineering Vicki Colvin says the project, supported by a $15 million donation from Art Favre, a 1972 LSU grad and founder of Performance Contractors, will enhance the university’s top-tier construction management program.

Cut 9 (11)  “…on Mars.”

Colvin says the new building will be located on South Stadium Drive next to Tiger Stadium, groundbreaking is in 2026.

A big Taylor Swift fan from Metairie woman booked 191 hotel rooms at the Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome hotel last year for about 500-dollars each for four nights to help visiting Swifties find a hotel for a not so astronomical price….

Cut 4 (09) “…taxes and fees”

That’s Rebecca Fox, who says she’s re-sold the rooms at the same she booked them for and it’s also giving other Taylor Swift fans a chance to meet and connect.

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.”

Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Louisiana’s insurance outlook remains stable. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the storms’ impact falls below the catastrophic level seen in hurricanes like Ivan.

Cut 6 (11) “…half of that.”

Temple emphasized that while Louisiana has largely escaped significant damage this season, the global nature of reinsurance must be considered.

Investigators in St. Tammany Parish now have a name to go with a body recovered from Lake Pontchartrain 38 years ago. Using genealogy and DNA testing, they have identified the body as that of Pamela Lee Hupp. Lieutenant Suzanne (soo-ZAWN) Carboni says the process was long and hard, but it was worth it. 

Cut 11 (13) …identify this individual.”

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. She says since she booked the rooms immediately after the Superdome shows were announced, she got a relative bargain

Cut 3 (11) “…for quad occupancy.”

Fox says she re-sold all the rooms that she booked at exactly the price she paid, so she’s not making any profit.

The body of a white female found in Lake Pontchartrain 38 years ago has finally been identified, thanks to new technology.  St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Lieutenant Suzanne (soo-ZAWN) Carboni says genealogy and DNA testing finally i-d’d the body as that of Pamela Lee Hupp…

Cut 12 (09) “…during that time.”

Her last known residency was in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Most Americans are changing the way they travel this holiday season due to inflation. Ted Rossman with Bankrate says a whopping 83-percent are adjusting their holiday travel routine.

Cut 7 (08) “…to their destination.”

Rossman says a 23-percent increase in household expenses over the last three years is forcing holiday travelers to look at ways to cut costs.

The TV documentary series “On Patrol: Live” on Reelz is featuring the Monroe Police Department for the next eight weeks. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Taylor Swift’s first performance in the Superdome is not until Friday night but official ERAS Tour merchandise is on sale today at Champions Square next to the Dome. Superdome Spokesperson Mike Hoss….

Cut 13 (13) “….and you’re done”

A Florida woman whose body was found in Lake Pontchartrain 38 years ago has finally been identified. 

Cut 10 (09) “…of the murder.”

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Lieutenant Suzanne (soo-ZAWN) Carboni says now that investigators have a name to go with the body, the task now is to find her killer, assuming that person is still alive. 

The Monroe Police Department is being featured on the TV documentary series On Patrol: Live for the next eight weeks. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan says the show offers the opportunity for officers to demonstrate professionalism, courage, and dedication.

Cut 5 (12) “…led up to it.”

The show airs Friday and Saturday nights from eight to 11 p.m. on Reelz.

For the vast majority of Americans, holiday travel will be a little different this year. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

The Alvin Kamara contract saga is over. The Saints signed the star running back to a two-year contract extension worth almost 25-million dollars. Also in sports, Louisiana Tech beat UTEP in Ruston last night, 14-10. And the Pelicans open their season tonight against the Bulls in New Orleans.