A new attack ad slams Governor Edwards for the hiring of alleged sexual assaulter and harasser, Johnny Anderson, to his administration. Matt Doyle has the story.
The U-S Supreme Court has agreed to hear an abortion case out of Louisiana. In 2014, the state legislature approved a law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The law has been put on hold over concerns from abortion providers that it could close two of the state’s three abortion clinics.
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services receives a national award for its work in adoption from the US Department of Health and Human Services. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says DCFS is one of twelve recipients being recognized in its efforts to boost the number of foster children placed in permanent homes.
Cut 7 (10) “…2,400 kids”
Recipients will be honored at the Children’s Bureau Celebration of National Adoption Month in November in Washington, DC.
After scoring 55 points last week against the Rams, Tampa Bay will be a confident team when they face the Saints in the Dome on Sunday at noon. Bucs Quarterback Jameis Winston is the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Saints Safety Marcus Williams says putting pressure on Winston will be a key Sunday
Cut 12 (11) “…play our assignment”
Teddy Bridgewater will make his third straight start for the Saints. He led New Orleans to a 12-10 win over Dallas last Sunday, but wants to see more touchdowns than field goals this Sunday