Despite the federal government shutdown, Louisiana’s disabled, children and elderly will continue to receive SNAP in November. Jeff Palermo on how the state will fund the program.

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New Orleans and Baton Rouge are both in the top five of the nation’s most dangerous cities.  According to the study of 182 cities by WalletHub, Baton Rouge came in at number 180,  followed by Memphis.  New Orleans ranked dead last, with low marks in home and community safety.

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Governor Jeff Landry says LSU athletics director Scott Woodward will not be the one who selects the Tigers new football coaches. He made that comment to reporters at the state capitol.  LSU is is looking at paying Brian Kelly 54-million dollars now that it has fired him. The governor says private citizens are having to pay these huge buyouts, and that’s not right.

Cut 8 (05) “…foot the bill.”

Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron appeared on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike yesterday to discuss the program’s head coach opening. Orgeron was asked if he would have any interest in coming back to LSU,  even as an assistant coach.

Cut 15 (11) “…no doubt.”

It took Monroe Police only eight hours to make an arrest in connection with the killings of three people, including a two-year-old girl. 24-year-old Travis Payton is charged with three counts of first-degree murder, home invasion and criminal conspiracy. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan (rhymes with Jordan) says the investigation remains ongoing, and more arrests are likely.

Cut 10 (08) “…involved to justice.”

Governor Jeff Landry says because of legislation approved in the special session, disabled people, children and the elderly who rely on cash assistance through the SNAP program will continue to receive their benefits, despite the federal government shutdown. Landry says Louisiana is able to do this, because it’s been fiscally responsible.

Cut 4 (11) “…compassion and reason.”

There are about 800-thousand people in Louisiana who rely on the SNAP program to purchase food.

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More news from Governor Jeff Landry as he tells reporters at the State Capitol that LSU athletics director Scott Woodward will not be the one who selects the Tigers new football coaches. In fact, Landry says Woodward is responsible for hiring coaches that led to the biggest contract buyouts in college football history.

Cut 7 (09) “…doing that again.”

Meanwhile, former LSU national championship-winning head coach Ed Orgeron appeared on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike yesterday to talk about the coaching situation. Ogeron says that LSU’s new coach will have to be someone who is willing to embrace the state of Louisiana, which is something he believes Brian Kelly didn’t do.

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The disabled, children and the elderly will continue to receive SNAP benefits in November, despite the federal government shutdown. Jeff Palermo on how the state will fund the program.

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Governor Jeff Landry says LSU athletic director Scott Woodward will not hire the Tigers next head football coach. Andre Champagne has the story.

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Police in Monroe quickly make an arrest in connection with a triple murder that has shaken the community. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Governor Jeff Landry says because of legislation approved in the special session, disabled people, children and the elderly who rely on cash assistance through the SNAP program will continue to receive their benefits, despite the federal government shutdown. Landry says Louisiana is able to do this, because it’s been fiscally responsible.

Cut 4 (11) “…compassion and reason.”

There are about 800-thousand people in Louisiana who rely on the SNAP program to purchase food.

But Landry says Louisiana will not use state dollars on 53-thousand able-bodied adults who receive SNAP. He encourages those individuals to take advantage of the 100-thousand jobs that are available in the state.

Cut 5 (10) “…of those jobs.”

For November, the funding for the SNAP will come from the Louisiana Department of Health, which administers the program. Landry says to free up the cash, they are closing SNAP offices.

Cut 6 (10) “…disabled and children.”

If the federal government shutdown continues into December, the state is prepared to dip into its rainy-day fund. Landry says food banks will also play a role in making sure SNAP recipients do not go hungry.

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Governor Jeff Landry tells reporters at the State Capitol that LSU athletics director Scott Woodward will not be the one who selects the Tigers new football coaches. Landry says Woodward is responsible for hiring coaches that led to the biggest contract buyouts in college football history.

Cut 7 (09) “…doing that again.”

When Woodward was the athletic director at Texas A&M, he hired Jimbo Fisher. Fisher was fired following the 2023 season and the cost to A&M was 77-million dollars. LSU is is looking at paying Brian Kelly 54-million dollars now that it has fired him. Landry says private citizens are having to pay these huge buyouts, and that’s not right.

Cut 8 (05) “…foot the bill.”

Landry jokingly hinted that President Trump should pick the next head football coach at LSU, because he likes winners. The governor says the LSU Board of Supervisors can form a committee that would find the next head coach.

Landry also addressed reports that he was involved in the firing of Kelly on Sunday. The governor says he was involved because of the fiscal effect to the state for firing a coach under a terrible contract.

Cut 9 (08)  “…effect of it.”

Landry says he’s confident LSU will hire a good football coach and the state will support him, but he believes there should be metrics in place on the next coach’s contract so taxpayers are not stuck paying huge buyouts.

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It took Monroe Police only eight hours to make an arrest in connection with the killings of three people, including a two-year-old girl. 24-year-old Travis Payton is charged with three counts of first-degree murder, home invasion and criminal conspiracy. Along with the toddler, Payton is accused of killing 27-year-old Jamal Bosley and 25-year-old Jaborris Simpson. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan (rhymes with Jordan) says the investigation remains ongoing, and more arrests are likely.

Cut 10 (08) “…involved to justice.”

Chief Zordan says this is not Payton’s first rodeo – he had 11 prior arrests and three prior convictions, and he should not have even been on the streets.

Cut 11 (08) “…commit this crime.”

Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis says tragedies like this is a big reason why violent criminals cannot be let out of prison.

Cut 12 (10) “…bad people away.”

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Former LSU national championship-winning head coach Ed Orgeron appeared on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike yesterday to discuss the program’s head coach opening. Orgeron says that LSU’s new coach will have to be someone who is willing to embrace the state of Louisiana, which is something he believes Brian Kelly didn’t do.

Cut 13 (14)  “…State of Louisiana.”

Orgeron was asked if he would have any interest in being the next head coach at LSU. Orgeron says if the school called, he’d be in Baton Rouge in no time.

Cut 14 (07) “…be there today.” (laughs)

Orgeron was asked if there was a possibility he would join LSU as an assistant coach if Lane Kiffin became the head coach in Baton Rouge. Orgeron says it would be hard not to consider coming back to LSU.

Cut 15 (11) “…no doubt.”

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Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed that rookie quarterback Tyler Shough (“shuck”) will be the starter for the rest of the season, barring an injury. Moore says Spencer Rattler will serve as the backup moving forward.

Cut 16 (17) “…handle it awesome.”

Shough will make his first NFL start against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday. Shough says that it’s good to be the starter, but he wants to go out and prove himself with a win on Sunday.

Cut 17 (11) “…there and win.”

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LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson confirmed that quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will still be the starter, but he also didn’t rule out more reps down the line for backup Michael Van Buren.

Cut 18 (14)  “…win the game.”

LSU started two freshmen on the offensive side of the ball in the 49-25 loss to Texas A&M. Wilson says there will be more opportunities for the younger players during the rest of the season, especially for offensive lineman Carius Curne and running back Harlem Berry.

Cut 19 (19) “…running back perspective.”

Former Florida State offensive coordinator Alex Atkins will serve as the play caller for the Tigers, and Tim Rattay will serve as the quarterbacks coach. With a new-look staff on offense, Wilson welcomes collaboration.

Cut 20 (19) “…players, not plays.”

The LSU presidential search committee chooses three finalists – McNeese President Wade Rousse, Former Arizona President Robert Robbins and Alabama Provost and Executive Vice President James Dalton. Piper Hutchinson with the Louisiana Illuminator says the three will have a few busy days ahead of them.

Cut 3 (14) “…and upper administrators.”

The Board of Supervisors will choose the next president from those three on Tuesday.

The Legislature approved a resolution that would use 150-million in state funds to pay for the SNAP program next month. The plan is to take money out of the Louisiana Department of Health’s budget; and if the federal government shutdown lingers into December, use dollars from the state’s rainy day fund. Denham Springs Senator Valarie Hodges says Louisiana can not afford to do this.

Cut 12 (08) “…for food.”

As for the legislature’s main business this special session, it gave final approval for a plan to push back next year’s closed party primary elections before adjourning sine die. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (40) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Could Brian Kelly’s predecessor at LSU also be his successor? Ed Orgeron appeared on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike today and expressed an interest in returning to LSU.

Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron appeared on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike on Wednesday to discuss the program’s head coach opening. Orgeron says that LSU’s new coach will have to be someone who is willing to embrace the state of Louisiana and believes Brian Kelly didn’t do that.

Cut 13 (14)  “…of Louisiana.”

LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson confirmed that quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will still be the starter, but also didn’t rule out more reps from backup Michael Van Buren.

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Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough (“shuck”) has been named the starter for the Saints moving forward after the recent struggles of Spencer Rattler. Ross Jackson, the host of the Locked On Saints podcast, says head coach Kellen Moore’s decision to bench Rattler in-game was surprising.

Cut 18 (15)  “…with the change.”

The New Orleans Pelicans are in Denver tonight to face the Nuggets at 8 p.m. Zion Williamson is questionable with a left foot bone contusion and could miss his second straight game.

Southern interim head coach Fred McNair announced that junior quarterback Ashton Strother will be the starter for the rest of the season. Strother has thrown for 626 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. The Jaguars travel to Arkansas on Saturday at 2 p.m. to face Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

The legislature has given final passage to a plan to move the 2026 federal primary election calendar back one month. Democrats argued that this is part of a greater plan to redraw the Congressional map and take away one of the two majority minority districts so that the Republicans can add another seat in the U.S. House. Baton Rouge Representative Denice Marcelle…

Cut 8 (10) “..against it.”

House Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Beau Beaullieu tried to assure Black lawmakers that the only intention is to move the dates back so they will have more time to react to an expected ruling by the Supreme Court over the constitutionality of the current Congressional map…

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Governor Landry weighed in on LSU’s search for a new head football coach. He told reporters at the Capitol that athletic director Scott Woodward will not be the one who makes that decision. Landry says Woodward is responsible for hiring coaches that led to the biggest contract buyouts in college football history.

Cut 25 (09) “…doing that again.”

Would whoever makes that decision consider bringing Ed Orgeron back? Brian Kelly’s national championship-winning predecessor said on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike today that he’s only a phone call away. Orgeron says that LSU’s new coach will have to be someone who is willing to embrace the state of Louisiana, which is something he believes Kelly didn’t do.

Cut 13 (14)  “…of Louisiana.”

After less than a week, the special session is over. The legislature has voted to delay the 2026 federal primary elections by 30 days, with the April closed primary moving to May. Democrats have fought against this GOP-backed plan, including Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan.

Cut 6 (12) “…political process.”

The legislation also moves qualifying from January to February. House Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Beau Beaullieu pushed back against the idea they’re trying to suppress the Black vote.

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Republicans say this will give them more time in case the Supreme Court rules in the coming weeks that the current Congressional map is unconstitutional.

Louisiana lawmakers also approve a plan to fund the SNAP program while the federal government remains shut down. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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It took less than 24 hours for Monroe Police to make an arrest in connection with the murders of three people, including a two-year-old girl. 24-year-old Travis Payton is charged with three counts of first-degree murder, home invasion and criminal conspiracy. Payton had 11 prior arrests and three prior convictions; police say he was on probation at the time of the murders.

Monroe Police arrest a suspect in connection with the murder of three people, including a two-year-old girl. 24-year-old Travis Payton is charged with three counts of first-degree murder, home invasion and criminal conspiracy.

The special session is over as the state legislature votes to push back next year’s closed party primary elections by one month. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Before adjourning sine die, the legislature also approved a resolution that calls on the use of 150-million in state funds to pay for the SNAP program in November. Monroe Senator Jay Morris was the only no vote – he says it sets a bad precedent for the state to do something that the federal government should be doing.

Cut 11 (14) “…support this”

LSU’s search for its next president is down to five – Interim President Matt Lee, McNeese President Wade Rousse, Tulane Research VP Giovanni Piedimonte, Former Arizona President Robert Robbins and Alabama Provost and Executive VP James Dalton. Piper Hutchinson with the Louisiana Illuminator says the presidential search committee will narrow that list during its meeting today, and those who make the cut will have some busy days ahead.

Cut 3 (14) “…and upper administrators.”

The legislature has given final passage to a plan to move the 2026 federal primary election calendar back one month. Democrats argued that this is part of a greater plan to redraw the Congressional map and take away one of the two majority minority districts so that the Republicans can add another seat in the U.S. House. Baton Rouge Representative Denice Marcelle…

Cut 8 (10) “..against it.”

House Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Beau Beaullieu tried to assure Black lawmakers that the only intention is to move the dates back so they will have more time to react to an expected ruling by the Supreme Court over the constitutionality of the current Congressional map…

Cut 9 (12)  “…United States.”

Before adjourning sine die today, the legislature also approved a resolution that calls on the use of 150-million in state funds to pay for the SNAP program in November. Denham Springs Senator Valarie Hodges says it’s ridiculous the feds are not doing its job in providing food assistance benefits.

Cut 10 (06) “…at stake.”

The search for LSU’s next president is currently down to five –  Interim President Matt Lee, McNeese President Wade Rousse, Tulane Research VP Giovanni Piedimonte (ZHEE-uh-von-ee pee-duh-MON-tuh), former Arizona President Robert Robbins and Alabama Provost and Executive VP James Dalton. Piper Hutchinson with the Louisiana Illuminator says even though Lee is currently serving as the interim president, Rousse is actually seen as the front-runner to land the job.

Cut 5 (11) “…Landry mega-donor.”