The acting police chief in a small town in Rapides Parish finds himself on the other side of the law. 37-year-old Charles Isaac is charged with molestation of a juvenile and sexual battery of a child under the age of 13. State Police Master Trooper Casey Wallace says despite Isaac being the acting police chief in Cheneyville, he will be treated like any other defendant.

Cut 4 (14) “…citizens of Louisiana.”

The website RV Trader is out with its rankings for the best tailgating destinations in the SEC, and LSU came in at number one. Scott Smith, a tailgating expert with RV Trader, says many factors rose LSU to the top.

Cut 9 (12)  “…really a festival.”

The case of the stolen Abraham Lincoln statue appears to be solved, but the statue is in pieces, and its owner is upset. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Several people have been leaving their thoughts on the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media, and that’s been getting some in trouble with their employers. That includes a now-former employee of Acadian Ambulance who posted something that the company said was not reflective of its mission or its values.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of three people who allegedly stole an Abraham Lincoln statue from the Houmas House and Gardens. Houmas House Owner Kevin Kelly believes more people were involved…

Cut 7 (15) “…Houmas House even exists’

Kelly says the statue has been cut up and it was a pawn shop owner in Metairie who alerted authorities that he had the stolen statue.

It’s never too late to chase your dreams. 66-year-old Kent Broussard is a national news story. The retired accountant has gone back to college and he’s also a member of the Golden Band from Tigerland.

Cut 20 (06) “…that so far.”

He’ll be in Tiger Stadium when LSU hosts Florida tomorrow night.

The acting police chief in Cheneyville, a town of less than 500 in Rapides Parish, finds himself on the other side of the law. State Police Trooper Casey Wallace says 37-year-old Charles Isaac is charged with molestation of a juvenile and sexual battery of a child under the age of 13.

Cut 3 (13) “…to that individual.”

Wallace says Isaac was not on duty when the alleged abuse occurred.

If you absolutely must have your oyster fix, use caution at least until the temperature cools down. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Through the first two weeks of the season, the LSU defense has allowed only 17 total points and ranks 11^th nationally in total defense. Junior linebacker Whit Weeks says that even though the Tigers have had a decent start, he knows they can be even better.

Cut 18 (15) “…right now.”

On Thursday night, Dunham quarterback Elijah Haven, who is ranked as the composite number one QB in the nation in the class of 2027, lifted the Tigers to a 63- 42 win over Live Oak. Haven completed 21-of-his-30 passes for a remarkable 402 yards and six touchdowns.  On the ground, Haven rushed for 133 yards on 10 rushes with two touchdowns. Haven’s eight touchdowns and total yards marked career highs for the highly touted junior quarterback.

Louisiana Tech will open up conference play against New Mexico State Saturday night at 6:30. Head coach Sonny Cumbie says he and the staff are still evaluating the quarterback room. Cumbie said the Bulldogs need more production at the position and believes this weekend will help them make a decision.

Cut 19 (13) “…be productive.”

After a week one victory at Oak Grove, Calvary travels to Monroe for a test against Neville High School. Neville is ranked as number four in this week’s Louisiana Sports Writers Association 5A poll after defeating Evangel last week by a score of 33- 32. Neville is looking to get back-to-back wins over Calvary after the Tigers defeated the Cavaliers 42-38 last season.

Catholic High will host St. Thomas More tonight in a blockbuster matchup. The Bears are coming off a promising 32-23 win over Destrehan. The Cougars are coming off of a season-opening loss to Carencro High.

A Baton Rouge man is living proof that you’re never too old to pursue your dreams. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (37) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Congratulations to the Southwood Cowboys, they ended the state’s longest losing streak in high school football. The Cowboys defeated Arcadia 16 to 15 at Lee Hedges Stadium to snap their 46-game losing streak.

Three people have been arrested for allegedly stealing a 64-pound, solid silver statue of former President Abraham Lincoln from the Houmas House Estate and Gardens in Ascension Parish. Houmas House owner Kevin Kelly says unfortunately the suspects cut up the statue in several pieces and sold parts at a pawn shop and a gold and silver shop in Metairie…

Cut 6 (09) “…it is.”

Kelly believes the three suspects have never been to Houmas House, so he’s wondering who put them up to breaking a window and stealing the statue.

After four people have died and several others became sick after eating raw oysters contaminated with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, the LSU Ag Center is urging you to use caution before eating raw oysters. Seafood extension specialist Evelyn Watts says the risk is especially high during the summer.

Cut 4 (11) “…the warm months.”

Watts says your best bet is to wait until the weather cools off.

Four low-cost airlines will be adding new routes to and from New Orleans in the coming months. Erin Burns with Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport says starting in November, travelers will have an additional option to travel to South Florida.

Cut 7 (09) “…day year round.”

Also, early next year, Breeze Airways will launch nonstop service to Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

The LSU Ag Center is urging you to use caution before eating raw oysters, after four people die after eating oysters contaminated with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Seafood extension specialist Evelyn Watts says the best rule of thumb is – when in doubt, don’t.

Cut 5 (08) “…eating raw oysters.”

Watts says either order cooked oysters or wait until the weather cools off before ordering raw oysters.

LSU football opens up conference play Saturday night at 6:30 against Florida in a sold-out Tiger Stadium. Andre Champagne has the story.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

It’s never too late to chase your dreams – among those on LSU’s marching band who will add to the atmosphere at Tiger Stadium is 66-year-old Kent Broussard, who says it’s truly been a dream come true.

Cut 12 (06) “…that so far.”

After four people have died and several others became sick after eating raw oysters contaminated with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, the LSU Ag Center is urging you to use caution before eating raw oysters. Seafood extension specialist Evelyn Watts says the risk is especially high during the summer.

Cut 4 (11) “…the warm months.”

Watts says your best bet is to wait until the weather cools off.

Four low-cost airlines will be adding new routes to and from New Orleans in the coming months. Erin Burns with Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport says with a planned expansion of New Orleans Airport, there will certainly be more new routes to come in the future.

Cut 9 (10)  “…and more people.”

The Southern Rail Commission is pleased with the ridership numbers for the new Mardi Gras Amtrak passenger train service. The 145-mile route connects New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, with four stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. John Spain with the Southern Rail Commission says they’ve had over 32-hundred people ride that train since it relaunched on August 18th.

Cut 13 (07)  “…Saints game.”

The last time he played Florida, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was on the ground more times than not, being sacked seven times. Nussmeier respects the Gators program, but he says there’s not a lot of love lost between the two teams.

Cut 16 (14) “…pretty exciting.”

The Tigers and Gators get underway at 6:30 tomorrow night at Tiger Stadium.

The state has seen a higher-than-normal number of cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria that a person can get from swimming in brackish waters or eating raw oysters. LSU AgCenter seafood extension specialist Evelyn Watts says the Louisiana seafood industry follows strict safety protocols, including cold-chain management. She says white-tagged oysters can be consumed, it means the harvest refrigeration times have been followed…

Cut 5 (08) “…raw oysters”

The Southern Rail Commission says it is seeing excellent ridership numbers on the new Mardi Gras Amtrak passenger train, which has twice daily service between New Orleans and Mobile. Alabama. There are also stops in Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport and Bay St. Louis. John Spain with the Southern Rail Commission says the Mississippi cities are excited about this train…

Cut 14 (10) “…car there”

Fares start at 15 dollars.

LSU will host Florida tomorrow night and one of the newest members of the Golden Band from Tigerland is 66-year-old Kent Broussard, a retired accountant, who is a freshman at LSU this fall. Broussard got his undergraduate degree from Southeastern Louisiana…

Cut 11 (12) “…they did”

Once he was accepted a LSU, he tried out for the marching band and he made it. He plays the Sousaphone.

There are new budget flights coming to New Orleans. JetBlue will bring flights to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 1^st. Allegiant Air will begin flights to Punta Gorda on November 21st. Looking to head out west? Louis Armstrong International Airport spokesperson Erin Burns….

Cut 8 (07) “…starting February”

Starting in February, Frontier will fly to Dallas-Fort Worth, Baltimore, Detroit and Houston.

The Louisiana Attorney General’s office announces the arrest of a Shreveport couple for Government Benefits fraud after they allegedly purchased a BMW, installed an in-ground pool and had cosmetic surgery done in Texas. 42-year-old Ebony Taylor and 39-year-old Andre Jackson are accused of defrauding the Medicaid program of 127-thousand dollars.

A Baton Rouge man is living proof that you’re never too old to pursue your dreams.

Cut 2 (37) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

At least two people have died from eating raw oysters contaminated with a flesh-eating bacteria this year. Louisiana health officials say about two-dozen people have been hospitalized after contracting Vibrio vulnificus. LSU Ag Center Seafood extension specialist Evelyn Watt says it’s best to eat raw oysters in the fall when the water temperature cools down, since Virbrio vulnificus can’t survive in cooler waters…

Cut 6 (12) “…they are handling”

The Southern Rail Commission is pleased with the ridership numbers for the new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service that runs twice daily between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama. John Spain says the reviews have been good too…

Cut 15 (12) “….every time”

Amtrak announced this week they are adding an extra train for Saints home games. The train station is only a block and a half away from the Dome.

If you absolutely must have your oyster fix, use caution at least until the temperature cools down.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Southern University is not holding classes today as they were one of several Historically Black Colleges to receive a threat against its students. Congressman Clay Higgins believes if you celebrate the death of Charlie Kirk on social media, you should be banned from social media. And Cheneyville Police Chief Charles Issac has been arrested for illicit acts against a juvenile.

Kent Broussard has put the “Golden” in “Golden Band from Tigerland” —as the 66-year-old is enjoying his first year with the LSU marching band. Broussard says he’s loved football and marching bands from an early age..

Cut 10 (12) “…stuck with me.”

Broussard is a retired accountant who enrolled at LSU this year and tried out for the Tigers marching band, made it and plays the sousaphone, which is in the tuba family.

The Southern Rail Commission is pleased with the ridership numbers for the new Mardi Gras Amtrak passenger train service. The 145-mile route connects New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, with four stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. John Spain with the Southern Rail Commission says they’ve had over 32-hundred people ride that train since it relaunched on August 18^th.

Cut 13 (07)  “…Saints game.”

For this Sunday’s Saints game and future home games, Amtrak has added another car, which allows for an additional 60 seats.