Voters aren’t wasting time when it comes to voting in the presidential election. People began showing up in droves on the first day of early voting yesterday.  Many saying they just wanted to get their ballot cast as soon as possible.

Cut 8 (09) “…and cast it.”

Early voting runs until October 29^th, but polls are closed on Sundays.

The newly constructed Caddo Lake Bridge is now open to traffic in Shreveport.  They held a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony on the south side of the bridge near the marina this morning at 11. The 17.3 million dollar project began in October of 2021.  The old bridge, which was built in 1940, was closed in December of that same year do to the condition of the aging structure and later demolished.  The new modernized concrete bridge will serve the nearly five-thousand motorists on a daily basis.

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A second professional hockey team in Louisiana takes the ice as the Monroe Moccasins return following a 23-year absence. The Monroe Moccasins join the Baton Rouge Zydeco (ZYE-de-koh) in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, Moccasins Owner Nic Perkin says there’s excitement in the air

Cut 9 (08)  “…it’s just incredible.”

Perkin is aiming to use his Monroe Moccasins as a way of increasing youth participation in hockey through his Power Play Promises youth program.

Eighth ranked LSU will try to follow up last Saturday’s emotional win over Ole Miss with a win on the road tonight at Arkansas. Coach Brian Kelly expects his team can avoid a let down…

Cut 15 (10) “…right direction.”

The Louisiana National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new readiness center at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles today. The previous center was already set for replacement, but damages from Hurricane Laura in 2020 accelerated the timeline. Col. Scott Slaven says the original facility has been around since the 1950s…

Cut 3 (11) “…them remove debris.”

The new facility will accommodate over 200 soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment.

Busy Friday night in high school football across the state.  Some scores of note Barbe took down New Iberia 35 to 7.  Evangel Christian won a nail-biter against Benton 33 to 32,  John Curtis  toped John Curtis Christian 17 to 14.  It was Destrehan over Captain Shreve 46 to 42 and Acadiana trounced Lafayette.  Final score 55 to 10.

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People are not procrastinating when it comes to voting in the presidential election. People are showing up in droves on this, the first day of early voting. The Louisiana Secretary of State’s office reports close to 92 thousand voters cast their ballots yesterday. Some voters told us they wanted to get it done now to avoid any problems in the future.

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Aburn ban remains in place in Louisiana right now. But fire departments have reported that local burn bans significantly increase the number of emergency calls, as residents often report any visible fire, even those not covered by the ban. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says reminds people that burning wooded areas is illegal…

Cut 14 (06) “…get them involved..”

Early voting in the presidential election is underway here in Louisiana, and the polling places are very busy. Andrew Greenstein is outside one of them in Baton Rouge.

Cut 2 (34) “…in Baton Rouge.”

College football fans in Louisiana will get an early start this morning. The Rajun Cajuns are set to take on Coastal Carolina and Nichols will host Northwestern State.  Both games kick off this morning at 11.

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Ongoing dry conditions, low humidity, and high winds, are raising concerns among firefighters about a potential increase in wildfires.  That as a burn ban remains in place across the State.  Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says if you’re doing prescribed burning to monitor wind speeds and follow all the guidelines for prescribed burning…

Cut 13 (09) “…agricultural burn.” 

Strain says there have been 29 fires across the state in the past few days.

The Louisiana National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new readiness center at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles today. The new facility will accommodate over 200 soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment. Col. Scott Slaven on the 60 thousand square foot facility.

Cut 4 (12) “…soldiers overseas.”

Louisiana voters are not wasting any time when it comes to casting their ballots in the presidential election. People were showing up in droves on yesterday on the first day of early voting. These people cast their ballots at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge.

Cut 6 (08) “…got it done.”

According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office, close to 92 thousand voters cast their ballots yesterday.

An ongoing burn ban in Louisiana is a response to ongoing dry conditions, low humidity, and high winds, raising concerns among firefighters about a potential increase in wildfires.  Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain noted there have been 29 fires across the state in the past few days.

Cut 12 (06) “…very (x3) careful.”

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The Louisiana National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday for a new readiness center at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

In High School football Ruston’s 20 game win streak ended last night as the Neville Tigers took down the defending state champs.  The Bearcats’ took one on the chin. Final score 26-21.

The Saints of today are a far cry from the first two weeks of the season. That was evident Thursday night when the Saints got walloped by the Broncos, 33-10. Head Coach Dennis Allen says the team is much better than what last night showed.

Cut 23 (13) “…playing that way.”

LSU hopes to fare better than the Saints as they travel to Fayetteville to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. LSU got a huge win last week against Ole Miss, and Coach Brian Kelly expects his team can avoid a let down.

Cut 15 (10) “…right direction.”

LSU is 5-and-1 on the season, while Arkansas is 4-and-2. Kickoff is at six.

The Ragin Cajuns take their 5-and-1 record on the road to play Coastal Carolina at 11 AM central time on Saturday. Coastal is coming off a 39 to 7 loss to James Madison. But Cajuns Coach Mike Desormeaux (DEZ-er-mo) says they looked good in their five previous games…

Cut 17 (15) “…being motivated.”

Elsewhere, Southern hosts Alcorn State, and Tulane hosts Rice.

When it comes to professional sports in Louisiana, it’s hockey 2, baseball 0. The Monroe Moccasins join the Baton Rouge Zydeco (ZYE-de-koh) in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, taking the ice following a 23-year absence. Moccasins Owner Nic Perkin says there’s excitement in the air.

Cut 9 (08)  “…it’s just incredible.”

People are not procrastinating when it comes to voting in the presidential election. People showed up in droves on the first day of early voting. These people cast their ballots at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge.

Cut 6 (08) “…got it done.”

If your parish has multiple early voting locations, you can vote at any one of them. On Election Day, you will need to vote at your specific precinct. Early voting runs until October 29th; the polls are closed on Sundays.

A continuing burn ban in Louisiana is a response to ongoing dry conditions, low humidity, and high winds. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says if you’re doing prescribed burning, monitor wind speeds and follow all the guidelines…

Cut 13 (09) “…agricultural burn.” 

The dry weather is expected to persist for the foreseeable future.

The Louisiana National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new readiness center at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Sean Richardson.

A second professional hockey team in Louisiana takes the ice as the Monroe Moccasins return following a 23-year absence. Owner Nic Perkin is aiming to use his team as a way of increasing youth participation in hockey through his Power Play Promises youth program.

Cut 11 (09) “…equipment for free.”

People are not procrastinating when it comes to voting in the presidential election. People showed up in droves on the first day of early voting. These people cast their ballots at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge.

Cut 6 (08) “…got it done.”

If your parish has multiple early voting locations, you can vote at any one of them. On Election Day, you will need to vote at your specific precinct. Early voting runs until October 29th; the polls are closed on Sundays.

A continuing burn ban in Louisiana is a response to ongoing dry conditions, low humidity, and high winds. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says if you’re doing prescribed burning, monitor wind speeds and follow all the guidelines…

Cut 13 (09) “…agricultural burn.” 

The dry weather is expected to persist for the foreseeable future.

The Louisiana National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new readiness center at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Sean Richardson.

A second professional hockey team in Louisiana takes the ice as the Monroe Moccasins return following a 23-year absence. Owner Nic Perkin is aiming to use his team as a way of increasing youth participation in hockey through his Power Play Promises youth program.

Cut 11 (09) “…equipment for free.”

The Saints of today are a far cry from the first two weeks of the season. That was evident Thursday night when the Saints got walloped by the Broncos, 33-10. Head Coach Dennis Allen says the team is much better than what last night showed.

Cut 23 (13) “…playing that way.”

LSU hopes to fare better than the Saints as they travel to Fayetteville to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. LSU got a huge win last week against Ole Miss, and Coach Brian Kelly expects his team can avoid a let down.

Cut 15 (10) “…right direction.”

LSU is 5-and-1 on the season, while Arkansas is 4-and-2. Kickoff is at six.

The Ragin Cajuns take their 5-and-1 record on the road to play Coastal Carolina at 11 AM central time on Saturday. Coastal is coming off a 39 to 7 loss to James Madison. But Cajuns Coach Mike Desormeaux (DEZ-er-mo) says they looked good in their five previous games…

Cut 17 (15) “…being motivated.”

Elsewhere, Southern hosts Alcorn State, and Tulane hosts Rice.

When it comes to professional sports in Louisiana, it’s hockey 2, baseball 0. The Monroe Moccasins join the Baton Rouge Zydeco (ZYE-de-koh) in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, taking the ice following a 23-year absence. Moccasins Owner Nic Perkin says there’s excitement in the air.

Cut 9 (08)  “…it’s just incredible.”

A continuing burn ban in Louisiana is a response to ongoing dry conditions, low humidity, and high winds, raising concerns among firefighters about a potential increase in wildfires.  Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain noted that there’s been 29 fires across the state in the past few days.

Cut 12 (06) “…very (x3) careful.”

The dry weather is expected to persist.

The Louisiana National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new readiness center at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles.  Col. Scott Slaven praised the project as a reflection of the determination and hard work, ensuring soldiers have access to a modern facility. The project was 75-percent federally funded and 25-percent came from the state.

Cut 5 (09) “…close with.”

Early voting in the presidential election is underway here in Louisiana, and the polling places are very busy. Andrew Greenstein is outside one of them in Baton Rouge.

Cut 2 (34) “…in Baton Rouge.”

The 5 and 1 LSU Tigers will take on the 4 and 2 Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday who, two weeks ago upset Tennessee. LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly says this very good Razorbacks team…

Cut 16 (12)   “…SEC”

Kickoff is at 6 PM.

Eighteen Louisiana parishes are under a burn ban and dry weather is expected to persist, leading firefighters to remain vigilant as they prepare for potential fire outbreaks. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain reminds people that burning wooded areas is illegal…

Cut 14 (11) “…amount of damage..”

On this first day of early voting, it’s evident that many Louisianans aren’t waiting for November 5 to cast a ballot.  People voting at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge wanted to cast their ballot as soon as possible.

Cut 8 (09) “…and cast it.”

If your parish has multiple early voting locations, you can vote at any one of them. On Election Day, you will need to vote at your specific precinct. Early voting runs until October 29th; the polls are closed on Sundays.

After more than two years, the newly constructed Caddo Lake Bridge opens to traffic Saturday. A brief ribbon-cutting at 11:00 a.m. will welcome the first drivers to cross since the old bridge closed in December of 2021 and demolished due to its condition. The updated modernized bridge will serve around 5,000 motorists per day.

It may be too warm for outdoor ice skating, but Louisiana is now home to two professional hockey teams. The Monroe Moccasins join the Baton Rouge Zydeco (ZYE-de-koh) in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, taking the ice following a 23-year absence. Moccasins Owner Nic Perkin says he would like to see the National Hockey League come to Louisiana. He says it’s a proven fact that the NHL can work in non-traditional markets.

Cut 10 (10) “…have natural ice.”

The Moccasins dropped their first two games of the season, both against the Athens Rock Lobsters.