4:30 PM Newscast Oct 17

DOTD is sending crews to Florida to help in the recovery following Hurricane Milton. Spokesman Rodney Mallett says crews will be sent from across the whole state.

Cut 3 (11) “…them remove debris.”

Mallett says this is a way for Louisiana to return the favor after crews from other states descended upon the Pelican State to help in the cleanup following Hurricane Laura.

Rapper, producer, and businessman, Curtis “50 cent” Jackson who established a production studio and purchased several properties in Shreveport met with Governor Jeff Landry Wednesday to discuss the state’s film tax credit program that may be drastically changed or eliminated with the governor’s tax reform plan. Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson says they are looking at all tax credits

Cut 7 (11) “…for the taxpayers”

Sean Payton returns to the Superdome tonight as the head coach of the Broncos, but for the Saints they are looking to snap a four-game losing streak. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The largest free fair in the country is right here in Louisiana and it’s currently underway. The Washington Parish Free Fair goes through Sunday in Franklinton. Jim Stringfield, who serves on the fair’s stage committee, says when they say free, they mean free.

Cut 11 (10) “…from the area.”