The LHSAA has suspended Carroll High Football Coach Brandon Landers and eight assistant coaches for the rest of the season after they scuffled with fans and law enforcement during last Friday’s game at Franklin Parish…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Palermo.”

The Coast Guard has rescued two people from a helicopter that went down yesterday in the Gulf, nearly 50-miles offshore from Morgan City. There were three people aboard; the pilot and two passengers. The body of the third person was found in the submerged chopper. The accident is under investigation.

A new study from Tulane University says a low-carb diet can cut dangerous blood sugar levels in those with pre-diabetes or mild diabetes. Tulane Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Kirsten Dorans says the results are the first indication that people who are not already being treated with medications that lower blood sugar can benefit from a low-carb diet alone…:

CUT 03(09)      “…low carb group.”

Today is National Black Cat Day, a day to recognize this unique feline and bring about awareness especially just before Halloween that a black cat is neither evil nor unlucky. Isabell Haas with the Louisiana SPCA says sadly this time of year incidents of cruelty among black cats increase due to misconceptions about them…:

CUT 09(08)      “…as well.”

She asks you consider adopting a homeless cat, especially a black cat.

A skirmish with cops that happened last Friday night at a high school football game in Franklin Parish has resulted in Carroll High Coach Brandon Landers and 8 of his staff suspended for the rest of the season. Game announcer Matt Reynolds says the fracas broke out late in the game…:

CUT 06(12)      “…the stands.”

Archaeologists are asking people going to visit a century old shipwreck exposed by low Mississippi River waters at Baton Rouge to please look but do not touch. Scientists say some sightseers are taking pieces of the “Brookhill” with them when they leave the sight. They ask you take nothing from the site and leave only your footprints. Under normal river conditions the “Brookhill” wreck is under 6 or more feet of water.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says his detectives are searching for a Larose man allegedly connected with two drug overdoses this week; one of them fatal. 18-year-old Blayne Terrebonne is wanted for dealing drugs. A 15-year-old girl is dead and a 16-year-old boy ism in the hospital, and deputies say they got the drugs from Terrebonne. They’ll take tips on his whereabouts at 985-532-4320.

Louisiana’s winningest college basketball coach, Mike McConathy, officially launches his run for the state legislature at an event tonight. District 31 senator Louie Bernard is not seeking re-election, and McConathy says he’s running for the office. LSU Shreveport political science Professor Jeff Sadow says he is so well-known in that area as a coach that should help the 66-year-old Republican…:

CUT 13(09)      “…advantage.”

The Coast Guard has rescued two people from a helicopter that went down yesterday in the Gulf, nearly 50-miles offshore from Morgan City. There were three people aboard; the pilot and two passengers. The body of the third person was found in the submerged chopper. The accident is under investigation.

Encouraging news for people with mild diabetes or pre-diabetes; a new study from Tulane University says a low-carb diet helps people lower their blood sugar and lose weight—even without medication…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Golsby.”

Former college basketball coach Mike McConathy formally launches his campaign for state senate tonight. Louisiana’s all-time winningest college basketball coach is seeking to replace Natchitoches Senator Louis Bernard, who is not running for re-election. LSU Shreveport Professor Jeff Sadow says state Representative Alan Seabaugh is also running for that seat…:

CUT 12(05)      “…tough to overcome.”

This will be McConathy’s first run at political office.

Today is National Black Cat Day so let’s all give some thought to the most misunderstood feline; especially just before Halloween. First they are neither evil nor unlucky. Isabell Haas with the Louisiana SPCA says a number of other countries – like Ireland for instance – think just the opposite..:

CUT 11(06)      “…are here.”

She asks you consider adopting a homeless cat soon, especially a black one.

Early voting for the November 8^th election is underway through next Tuesday. In addition to congressional and local races, your ballot will include eight proposed constitutional amendments. Today we take a look at proposed Amendment Three with Public Affairs Research Council’s Stephen Procopio. As it stands now, public employees – civil servants – cannot engage in any political activity.

CUT 04(10)      “…with their families”

If approved, the change would affect about 51-thousand state and local government workers. However, those who work in registrars’ or clerks of court’s offices would still be prohibited.

A Baton Rouge teacher has been fired, after allegations of inappropriate behavior with students at a previous job came to light. Woodlawn High terminated Vincent Hoang once they learned of alleged grooming, sexual assaults and even giving bad grades to students who rebuffed advances while a teacher at Episcopal High. An alleged victim filed suit against Hoang.

U.S. News and World Report ranks Louisiana Tech as the 2nd best public university in the state in its best global universities list…:

CUT 01(33)      “…Palermo.”

Southern University is in Jackson, Mississippi this weekend to play rival Jackson State…but so is ESPN’s College GameDay. This should be great national exposure for both schools. It will likely also mean some sort of feature during the popular TV show involving a Southern player, coach or tradition. Southern is 5 -2, Jackson state is 7-0.

State Treasurer John Schroder says there are tens of millions in the state’s Unclaimed Property fund, and his office wants to reunite the money with its rightful owners. Schroder says the database of people with money waiting for them continues to grow…:

CUT 10(07)      “…44-million dollars.”

Schroder says amounts owed can be fairly small and sometimes pretty large. To see if you have money, check your local paper or go online to “LACashClaim.org”

Louisiana Tech University ranks as the second-best public university in the state on the U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities List. Tech’s Executive Associate President for Research and Partnership, Dr. Sumeet Dua says the rankings focused on the university’s reputation and academic research…:

CUT 07(13)      “…pursue.”

A candidate for city council in Crowley faces felony cruelty charges. Christopher George Sr. was arrested in late September. His lawyer says he is embroiled in a bitter custody battle for his kids and the allegations made against him are “patently false.” George is still in the race for that council seat.

So, what costumes should you expect to show up at your door or Halloween party this year? A New Orleans costumer says the TV screen has inspired some of the most popular costumes…:

CUT 03(33)      “…Thorington.”

Flu and RSV cases are up among children, but when do you need to seek medical help…?

CUT 02(33)      “…Thorington.”

The federal Environmental Protection Agency has recommended closure of a St. John parish elementary school due to toxic exposure. The EPA says the 5^th Ward school in Reserve is very close to the Denka chemical plant, and there’s danger from possible cancer causing agents in the plant’s emissions. The state Department of Environmental Quality says it’s looking into it.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is trying to fill 400 vacancies in a hurry. So they’re hosting job fairs around the state through December 15^th.  Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says they’re looking for people with big hearts…:

CUT 03(10)      “…to help families.”

For information on available jobs go to “DCFS.la.gov”

Tomorrow night’s Powerball jackpot is at $700-million; the 5^th largest in the game’s history. Louisiana Lottery’s Dustin Annison says be sure to sign the back of your ticket…and even if you don’t win the Big Money, check to see if you’ve won additional prizes..:

CUT 13(11)      “…prize tier.

Tickets are on sale until 9 pm tomorrow night.

Early Voting is underway for the November 8^th election. There are eight Constitutional Amendments on the ballot, but the author of one of them, Amendment 7, wants voters to REJECT it. Brusly Rep. Edmond Jordan’s amendment is intended to prohibit involuntary servitude; slavery. However, he says the ballot language will confuse voters. Council for a Better Louisiana president Barry Erwin…:

CUT 06  (08)        “…further than intended.”

Jordon hopes we’ll all vote “NO”, and he will tweak and reintroduce the proposed amendment next year.

The Powerball Jackpot reaches $700-million for Wednesday night’s drawing; the fifth largest jackpot in Powerball history. Louisiana Lottery spokesman Dustin Annison says it has a cash value of $335.7-million: a lot of money for fairly small risk…:

CUT 12  (07)        “…three dollars.”

Tickets will be on sale until 9 pm tomorrow night.

Folks looking for reasons for rising crime in New Orleans’ French Quarter need look no further than the Department of Public Works. About a fifth of all the street lights in the Quarter are broken or burnt out. A full third are damaged in some way or form. With the darkness comes the crime. City officials say they’re working to get the lights back ASAP.

RSV and flu cases are on the rise among children and Ochsner Health Center for Children in Baton Rouge pediatrician Dr. Brannon Perilloux says it’s no coincidence the surge comes as COVID restrictions are relaxed. He says the biggest spreaders for kids are daycares, preschools, and schools themselves…:

CUT 11(10)      “…get it.”

By the way, if you didn’t know…RSV stands for Respiratory Syncitial Virus, and causes minor cold-like symptoms. There’s no vaccine for that yet, but Perilloux urges you to get your kids their annual flu shot soon.

There’s been a significant rise in cases of the flu and RSV in Louisiana kids. So, when you should you seek medical help if your kid is sick…?

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The man who allegedly burned down an abandoned hotel in Sulphur has been arrested. The Quality Inn had been shuttered since Hurricane Laura in 2020. It was virtually destroyed by the blaze. 27-year-old Nathan Thomasini, from Washington state, is under arrest for arson, burglary and injury by arson.

The Department of Children & Family Services seeks to fill about 400 job openings with all due haste, so they’re having job fairs across the state in mid-December. DCFS Secretary Marketa Walters says the response so far has been good…:

CUT 05  (09)        “…will be.”

For details on what positions are open, go online to “DCFS.la.gov”

The state lawmaker who authored one of the 8 Constitutional Amendments on the November 8^th ballot is now asking you to vote “no” on it. Brusly Representative Edmond Jordan says the bill was meant to officially abolish slavery from Louisiana law books, but he says language within the bill could confuse voters…:

CUT 08  (11)        “…do it.”

That’s Barry Erwin with the Council for a better Louisiana, CABL.

Police in Baton Rouge make an arrest in last Friday’s shooting incident at a frat party near the Southern University campus that left 11 people shot and injured. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 22-year-0old Jaicedric Williams was taken into custody Sunday. Two accessories to the crime were arrested late Friday. McKneely says gunfire erupted after some kind of argument…:

CUT 04  (07)        “…the crowd.”

East Baton Rouge D.A. Hillar Moore has asked Williams be held without bond, and a judge has agreed.

Football season has brought a nice spike in revenue from sports betting in Louisiana. State Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says September saw almost $4-million from sportsbook parlors and apps flow into state coffers…:

CUT 09  (09)        “…state revenue.”

The first national report card since the global pandemic shows declines nationally in reading and math scores, but Louisiana outperformed the rest of the country in reading growth among fourth graders…:

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Early voting for the November 8^th election begins tomorrow and runs thru Tuesday, November 1^st (Sunday excluded of course). In addition to congressional and local races, you’ll also have 8 constitutional amendments to decide. You can research them at “PARLouisiana.org”

Baton Rouge Police arrest the suspected gunman in the early Friday morning shooting at a fraternity party just off the campus of Southern University…:

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Award winning Louisiana author Ernest Gaines will be honored with a commemorative postage stamp. His books have been compared with Hemingway and Faulkner, and he is considered among America’s greatest writers. Perhaps his best-known work is “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.” Gaines passed away in 2019 at age 86.

Louisiana ranks number one in the nation for 2022 for improvement in fourth grade reading. State Superintendent of Education Doctor Cade Brumley says over the last two years, Louisiana has implemented a number of policy decisions to curb the state’s long-standing literacy crisis, and that has raised the state from 49^th to 43^rd place among states, and READING scores also went up…:

CUT 07(11)      “…49^th to 45^th.”

Today Gov. John Bel Edwards signed the official Proclamation declaring October 24th as Red Beans and Rice Day across Louisiana. In that spirit, Cajun Country rice and Camellia Beans are both working with Second Harvest and Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank for families in need. Cajun Country’s Robbie Trahan says we love our red bean and there are any number of ways to cook them..:

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To learn more visit “mondaytradition.com”