3:30 PM Newscast

LSU linebacker Devin White says the two weeks leading up to the Alabama game were very emotional for him. White spoke to reporters for the first time since the controversial targeting penalty that forced him to miss the first half of last Saturday’s game. White believes he could have made a difference.

Cut 9 (06) “…first half”
Employers looking to hire seasonal help may have to be more competitive in recruiting employees.  This is a result of unemployment numbers being at a thirty year low.  UNO Professor of Finance Mark Rosa…

Cut 6 (10) “…easily be working.”

 

Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler is facing a tough contest today to keep the seat she won back in 2014. Several candidates have lined up to challenge her, with analysts predicting a likely run-off. LSU Shreveport Poli Sci Professor Jeffery Sadow says Tyler had a falling out with one of the city’s major African American political factions, leading to a surprising inter-party challenge.  That Democratic challenge comes courtesy of 33-year-old Army vet Adrian Perkins and 32-year-old Caddo Parish Commissioner Steven Jackson. Sadow says Perkins has mounted the most substantial challenge and poses a real threat.
Cut 13 (09) “…run-off.”

Severe weather throughout central and north Louisiana resulted in a tornado impacting Natchitoches Parish yesterday afternoon.  While there are no reported injuries at this time, Nachitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Capt. Tony Moran says the area did see some lose their homes.

Cut 3 (07) “…2 or 3 residences.”