Last hour, I told you that LSU had moved up to number four in the Coaches Poll. Now, the AP Writers Poll is out, and LSU has moved up even more in that one to number three. This, after an impressive 17 to 10 win over Clemson, who is now ranked eighth in both polls. Coach Brian Kelly credits confidence and preparation for the team’s outstanding performance on the road.

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SNAP recipients can no longer purchase junk food with their benefits. Governor Landry says the federal government has approved Louisiana’s request to ban the purchase of certain items with food stamps…

Cut 9 (11)  “…rotisserie chicken.”

A statewide campaign urges you to “Put The Phone Down” – not just while driving, but altogether. Ursula Anderson, the executive director of the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund, says excessive cell phone use has proven to have adverse effects on children, leading to increased anxiety, depression and behavioral problems. 

Cut 5 (11) “…and emotionally disregulated.”

A teen is shot and killed in Eunice over the weekend. Sunday night, police got calls about a group of teens wearing hoods and masks walking around, some of whom were carrying guns. A short time later, they got another call, saying someone had been shot. 18-year-old Frederick Stevens Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef says the events that led to the shooting are still under investigation.

Cut 8 (05) “…he was targeted.”

After a huge win over Clemson Saturday night, LSU is moving on up. The Tigers have jumped up five notches to number four in the Coaches Poll, which was released earlier today, garnering one first place vote. Ohio State, Penn State and Georgia occupy the top three slots. The AP writers poll will be released at the top of the hour, and LSU, which like in the Coaches Poll opened at number nine, is expected to make a similar jump there as well.

A teen is shot and killed in Eunice over the holiday weekend. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef says a group of teens wearing masks and hoodies were seen walking around, with some carrying guns. A short time later, police got a call, saying that someone had been shot. The victim was identified as 18-year-old Frederick Stevens Jr.

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It’s unclear what led up to the shooting. So far, no arrests have been made.

The Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund launches a statewide campaign inviting you to “Put The Phone Down.” Executive Director Ursula Anderson says adults can set a good example by not being on their cell phones around children.

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Anderson says excessive cell phone use has proven to have adverse effects on children, leading to increased anxiety, depression and behavioral problems. Furthermore, she says excessive cell phone use has been shown to have adverse effects on the mental health of adults as well.

The Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund is inviting you to “Put The Phone Down.” Executive Director Ursula Anderson says the statewide campaign is actually not about refraining from using cell phones while driving – it’s about reducing the use of cell phones altogether.

Cut 3 (11) “…for our children.”

Anderson says excessive cell phone use has proven to have adverse effects on children, leading to increased anxiety, depression and behavioral problems.

A teen is shot and killed in Eunice over the holiday weekend. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef says sometime after nine Sunday night, someone called police to report a group of teens wearing masks and hoodies walking around, with some carrying guns. A short time later, police got another call, saying that someone had been shot.

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That victim was identified as 18-year-old Frederick Stevens Jr., and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The largest field hospital in history was set up at LSU 20 years ago to provide care after Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Matthew Giglia (JIL-lyah) volunteered there as an undergraduate. He says Katrina showed him that while dealing with a disease, you’re also dealing with a human…

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Dr. Giglia is now chief of surgery at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Baton Rouge.

Registration for the new round of the Louisiana Fortify Homes grant program is now open. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the program is limited to those who live in the coastal zone, as well as Lake Charles, Sulphur and Westlake.

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Registration closes Friday, September 12th, then recipients will be chosen by random drawing.

Another round of grants to help homeowners pay for a fortified roof is coming up, and you can register now for the lottery. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax holiday is this weekend. From Friday to Sunday, consumers will not have to pay state and local sales taxes when purchasing firearms, ammunition and a wide range hunting supplies, including archery items, hunting apparel and certain types of knives.

Southwest Louisiana continues rebuilding five years after Hurricane Laura made landfall. Calcasieu Parish President Judd Bares (BEAR-es) says months after the vicious storm, the parish developed a long-term hurricane recovery plan which helped produce a more resilient and upgraded infrastructure system….

Cut 10 (11) “…the recovery.”

Twenty years ago, the largest field hospital in U.S. history was set up at LSU to provide care for storm weary patients who were ill or injured because of Hurricane Katrina. Doctor Matthew Giglia (JIL-lyah) was a sophomore at LSU planning to pursue a medical career and his time as a volunteer at the field hospital in the PMAC convinced him to become a doctor…

cut 13 (12)  “…into medicine.”

Doctor Giglia is now chief of surgery and a colon and rectal surgeon at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Baton Rouge.

Five years since Hurricane Laura made landfall and Southwest Louisiana is still rebuilding. Calcasieu Parish President Judd Bares says many people have left the area since Laura caused 17 billion dollars in damage and took 33 lives.

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The Louisiana Fortify Homes grant program is offering 500 more grants. Registration opened this morning and runs through September 12^th. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says fortified roofs protect homes and valuables from damaging storms and they can also make the home cheaper to insure.

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This round is limited to those living in the Coastal Zone including Lake Charles, Sulphur, and Westlake.

Twenty years ago, the largest field hospital in history was set up at LSU to provide care after Hurricane Katrina. Doctor Matthew Giglia, chief of surgery at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Baton Rouge, volunteered there when he was an undergraduate at LSU. He says seeing the nurses and doctors at the field hospital interact with the patients, showed him that this is what he wanted to do in his life…

Cut 14 (11) “…physician”

First, it was announced that construction of the Lafayette Buc-ee’s was experiencing delays. Now, the scheduled opening of the new Buc-ee’s in Ruston is being pushed back to early 2027. Mayor Ronny Walker says he’s not concerned. The big question is, which city’s Buc-ee’s will open first, Lafayette or Ruston?

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Registration for the new round of the Louisiana Fortify Homes grant opens at eight this morning. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says this time the program is limited to those who live in the coastal zone, as well as Lake Charles, Sulphur and Westlake.

Cut 8 (07) “…in South Louisiana.”

Registration closes Friday, September 12th, then recipients will be chosen by random drawing.

The opening of the new Buc-ee’s in Ruston is being pushed back to early 2027. Mayor Ronny Walker says he’s not concerned, and he expects dirt to start turning this month.

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Construction of the Lafayette Buc-ee’s is also experiencing delays due to weather.

The recovery continues in southwest Louisiana five years following one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the Gulf Coast. Jeff Palermo has more on the impact Laura is still having on Calcasieu Parish…

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LSU’s new look offensive line held up against a good Clemson defense on Saturday in the Fighting Tigers 17 to 10 win. Coach Brian Kelly says the addition of starting center Braelin Moore has helped that group get on the same page…

Cut 16 (10) “…as a veteran.”

LSU put extra emphasis on beating Clemson as the Tigers desperately wanted to snap their streak of five consecutive season opening losses.

Registration for another round of grants for the Louisiana Fortify Homes program begins this morning. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Five years after one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the Gulf Coast made landfall, Southwest Louisiana is still being rebuilt. Calcasieu Parish President Judd Bares (BEAR-es) says there are some residents still battling with their insurance company over hurricane repairs…

Cut 12 (09) “…do it still.”

The largest field hospital history was set up at LSU twenty years ago to provide care after Hurricane Katrina. Doctor Matthew Giglia (JIL-lyah) volunteered there while an undergraduate. He says Katrina showed him that while dealing with a disease, you’re also dealing with a human…

Cut 15 (11) “…in terrified.”

Doctor Giglia is now chief of surgery at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Baton Rouge.

First, it was announced that construction of the Lafayette Buc-ee’s is experiencing delays. Now, word comes that the scheduled opening of the new Buc-ee’s in Ruston is being pushed back to early 2027. Mayor Ronny Walker says he’s not concerned.

Cut 4 (08) “…especially want that.”

Mayor Walker says he expects dirt to start turning this month.

Southwest Louisiana continues rebuilding five years after Hurricane Laura made landfall. Calcasieu Parish President Judd Bares (BEAR-es) says months after the vicious storm, the parish developed a long-term hurricane recovery plan which helped produce a more resilient and upgraded infrastructure system….

Cut 10 (11) “…the recovery.”

Twenty years ago, the largest field hospital history was set up at LSU to provide care for storm weary patients who were ill or injured because of Hurricane Katrina. Doctor Matthew Giglia (JIL-lyah) was a sophomore at LSU planning to pursue a medical career and his time as a volunteer at the field hospital in the PMAC convinced him to become a doctor…

cut 13 (12)  “…into medicine.”

The anticipated opening of the Buc-ee’s in Ruston is now being pushed back to early 2027. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A new round of the Louisiana Fortify Homes grant program is coming up, and registration for the next lottery opens at eight this morning. There are 500 grants of up to ten thousand dollars each, and they will be selected at random among those who have registered. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says what’s new this time around is that if you had registered for a previous lottery, there’s no need to do so again.

Cut 7 (10) “…in the drawing.”