The Tiger’s just barely squeaked in under the bar for the AP Top 25 preseason poll, coming in at… 25. They’re coming in behind the SEC’s Bama at 1, Georgia at 3, Auburn at 9, and Mississippi State at 18. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says it’s been a gradual fall from grace for LSU over the past few years.

Cut 6 (10) “they are.”

In a huge early test, the Tigers are set to play number 8 Miami for the season opener September 2^nd.

A family lawyer says the Twenty-five million dollars being sought by the Gruver family in the case related to his alleged hazing death is there to send a warning to other academic institutions about the need to taking hazing seriously. Attorney Don Cazayoux.

Cut 5 (08)  “…been going on.” 

In October the Lafayette Public Library will play host to a few drag queens who will be reading stories to kids about the importance of accepting classmates and their families who may come from non-traditional households. Its Drag Queen Story time, and it’s rolling into town October 6^th. The event is being put on at the library by Delta Lambda Phi social club, which is based out of UL Lafayette. Vice President Brad Parfait says the organization has a majority LGBTQ membership, so they’ll be having a few of their own strut their stuff for the afternoon.

Cut 10 (07) “…themselves.”

Gov. John Bel Edwards praised a report showing that the number of residents who are uninsured has fallen to half of what it was in 2015 and more Louisianans are getting better access to care since Louisiana expanded Medicaid. Edwards says it’s big news

Cut 13 (11) “…through the emergency room.”

Twenty-five million dollars is the amount the family of Max Gruver is going after with the civil suit pertaining to the alleged hazing incident that resulted in Gruver’s death.  One of the attorneys for the family, Don Cazayoux emphasizes the goal is that incidents like the one that happened to Gruver are not repeated.

Cut 4 (12) “…the Greek system.”

Gov. John Bel Edwards praised a report showing that the number of residents who are uninsured has fallen to half of what it was in 2015 and more Louisianans are getting better access to care since Louisiana expanded Medicaid, according to the 2017 Louisiana Health Insurance Survey. Edwards says the report shows many benefits in the wake of the expansion.

Cut 12 (12)   “…more people insured.”

In October the Lafayette Public Library will play host to a few drag queens who will be reading stories to kids about the importance of accepting classmates and their families who may come from non-traditional households. Its Drag Queen Story time, and it’s rolling into town October 6^th. Delta Lambda Phi Vice President Brad Parfait says it’s entertaining and educational.

Cut 9 (08)  “to it.”

Unemployment for the month of July in Louisiana was 4.9 percent, continuing a promising string on unemployment numbers for the state. The national average currently sits at 3.9 percent. Louisiana Workforce Commissioner Ava Dejoie says it’s continuing a trend of employment numbers that are looking better than they have in over a decade.

Cut 7 (07) “of July”

Twenty-five million dollars is the amount the family of Max Gruver is going after with the civil suit pertaining to the alleged hazing incident that resulted in Gruver’s death.  While the Gruver family’s attorney Mike Cazayoux says the no amount of money will bring back their loved one, the price tag is more about sending a message to all involved in the incident in hopes that it puts a stop to hazing culture.

Cut 3 (10) “…was that issue.”

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and Louisiana Court Appointed Special Advocates have partnered up this month for a major drive to recruit foster parents and CASA volunteers across the state. 7,900 children are in foster care for abuse or neglect in the Bayou state and only 3,900 have access to a CASA volunteer. Judge Kathleen Stewart-Richie says once a volunteer has qualified the workload to benefit a child is simple…

Cut 6 (10) “through camp.”

Senator John Kennedy says the Louisiana Bond Commission decision against banks who restrict financing to gun sellers is a template for other conservative leaders who want to push back against gun control efforts.

Cut 2 (30) ”I’m Matt Doyle” 

Here’s a look at your commodities…

Children and Family Services is partnering with CASA this month for a major recruitment drive for much-needed volunteers. Connor Ferrill has more.

Cut 1 (30)  “I’m  Connor Ferrill”

A Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Deputy was at the right place at the right time to be a hero for a choking kindergarten teacher on the first day of school at Plantation Park Elementary.  Deputy Chris Slopak was roaming the halls when he encountered the teacher, Mrs. Burns, in distress.  Slopak says although he has been trained for it, he has no previous experience in aiding someone in a real-life choking incident.

Cut 15 (07) “but it worked.”

Unemployment for the month of July in Louisiana was 4.9 percent, continuing a promising string on unemployment numbers for the state. The national average currently sits at 3.9 percent. But Acadiana is still reeling from the disintegration of the oil and gas industry in Louisiana over the last decade. Louisiana Workforce Commissioner Ava Dejoie says the region is still trying to recover, but it appears for now that they’ve been able to stem the bleeding of lost jobs.

Cut 9 (11)  “700 jobs.”

Senator John Kennedy says the 7-6 Bond Commission decision against allowing bids from banks who deny financing to certain gun manufacturers and sellers is a statement victory that will inspire similar efforts in other conservative states, and even Congress. Kennedy says he can’t say much at the moment, but he is planning on addressing corporate gun control efforts at the national level.

Cut 11 (06) “federal legislation.” 

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and Louisiana Court Appointed Special Advocates have partnered up this month for a major drive to recruit foster parents and CASA volunteers across the state, which is in serious need of volunteers. 7,900 children are in foster care for abuse or neglect in the Bayou state and only 3,900 have access to a CASA volunteer. Judge Kathleen Stewart-Richie cites a national study that says those volunteers have a major impact on children in the system…

Cut 4 (09) “…volunteer”

Unemployment for the month of July in Louisiana was 4.9 percent, continuing a promising string on unemployment numbers for the state. The national average currently sits at 3.9 percent. Louisiana Workforce Commissioner Ava Dejoie highlighted two sectors that have been high performers for the year.

Cut 8 (12)  “82 months”

Senator John Kennedy says the 7-6 Bond Commission decision against allowing bids from banks who deny financing to certain gun manufacturers and sellers is a statement victory that will inspire similar efforts in other conservative states, and even Congress. Kennedy says the result has inspired gun rights leaders crafting their own plans for going after companies that push gun control.

Cut 10 (11)   “every state“

A Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Deputy was at the right place at the right time to be a hero for a kindergarten teacher on the first day of school at Plantation Park Elementary.  Deputy Chris Slopak states he was roaming the halls when he encountered the teacher, Mrs. Burns, in distress.  Slopak says Burns explained what happened once she could speak again.

Cut 13 (10) “…her windpipe area.”

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and Louisiana Court Appointed Special Advocates have partnered up this month for a major drive to recruit foster parents and CASA volunteers across the state, which is in serious need of volunteers. 7,900 children are in foster care for abuse or neglect in the Bayou state and only 3,900 have access to a CASA volunteer. Judge Kathleen Stewart-Richie says once a volunteer has qualified the workload to benefit a child is simple…
Cut 6 (10) “through camp.”

Senator John Kennedy says the 7-6 Bond Commission decision against allowing bids from banks who deny financing to certain gun manufacturers and sellers is a statement victory that will inspire similar efforts in other conservative states, and even Congress. Kennedy says the result has inspired gun rights leaders crafting their own plans for going after companies that push gun control.
The tight vote split between House and statewide Republican leaders who supported the ban, and the governor’s allies and the Senate who opposed it, with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, potentially a pivotal vote, not in attendance. Kennedy says it shouldn’t have been such a tight vote.
Cut 12 (11) “police lost”

A Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Deputy was at the right place at the right time to be a hero for a kindergarten teacher on the first day of school at Plantation Park Elementary. Deputy Chris Slopak states he was roaming the halls when he encountered the teacher, Mrs. Burns, in distress.
Slopak says deputies never know what to expect each day, but a video of the incident filmed on school security cameras that has spread around the internet, showcases just how quickly he reacted, and his training kicked in.
Cut 14 (06) “…it’s natural.”

Unemployment for the month of July in Louisiana was 4.9 percent, continuing a promising string on unemployment numbers for the state. The national average currently sits at 3.9 percent. Louisiana Workforce Commissioner Ava Dejoie says it’s continuing a trend of employment numbers that are looking better than they have in over a decade.
Cut 7 (07) “of July”

A Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Deputy was at the right place at the right time to be a hero for a kindergarten teacher on the first day of school at Plantation Park Elementary. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 3 (33) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and Louisiana Court Appointed Special Advocates have partnered up this month for a major drive to recruit foster parents and CASA volunteers across the state, which is in serious need of volunteers. 7,900 children are in foster care for abuse or neglect in the Bayou state and only 3,900 have access to a CASA volunteer. Judge Kathleen Stewart-Richie says Casa volunteers are trained and supervised judicial appointees who must be above 18 and have a background check to qualify. Richie says these requirements are rooted in the child’s safety…
Cut 5 (10) “…therapists”

Senator John Kennedy says the 7-6 Bond Commission decision against allowing bids from banks who deny financing to certain gun manufacturers and sellers is a statement victory that will inspire similar efforts in other conservative states, and even Congress. Kennedy says the result has inspired gun rights leaders crafting their own plans for going after companies that push gun control. The Senator sent a letter asking the commission to side against allowing Citibank and Bank of America to get the bid for 600 million dollars’ worth of infrastructure financing. Kennedy says he can’t say much at the moment, but he is planning on addressing corporate gun control efforts at the national level.
Cut 11 (06) “federal legislation.”

Unemployment for the month of July in Louisiana was 4.9 percent, continuing a promising string on unemployment numbers for the state. The national average currently sits at 3.9 percent. Louisiana Workforce Commissioner Ava Dejoie says the Acadiana area is still reeling from the disintegration of the oil and gas industry in Louisiana over the last decade. Dejoie says the region is still trying to recover, but it appears for now that they’ve been able to stem the bleeding of lost jobs.
Cut 9 (11) “700 jobs.”

Senator John Kennedy says the Louisiana Bond Commission decision against banks who restrict financing to gun sellers is a template for other conservative leaders who want to push back against gun control efforts.
Cut 2 (30) ”I’m Matt Doyle”

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and Louisiana Court Appointed Special Advocates have partnered up this month for a major drive to recruit foster parents and CASA volunteers across the state, which is in serious need of volunteers. 7,900 children are in foster care for abuse or neglect in the Bayou state and only 3,900 have access to a CASA volunteer. Judge Kathleen Stewart-Richie cites a national study that says those volunteers have a major impact on children in the system…
Cut 4 (09) “…volunteer”

Unemployment for the month of July in Louisiana was 4.9 percent, continuing a promising string on unemployment numbers for the state. The national average currently sits at 3.9 percent. Louisiana Workforce Commissioner Ava Dejoie says the numbers are backed by continuing tech sector expansion in the state, along with the stabilization of oil industry jobs as work picks up in the gulf. She highlighted two sectors that have been high performers for the year.
Cut 8 (12) “82 months”

A Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Deputy was at the right place at the right time to be a hero for a kindergarten teacher on the first day of school at Plantation Park Elementary. Deputy Chris Slopak states he was roaming the halls when he encountered the teacher, Mrs. Burns, in distress. Slopak says Burns explained what happened once she could speak again.
Cut 13 (10) “…her windpipe area.”

Jonathan Williams doesn’t want to spend another season sitting on the sidelines, and based on his performance in the New Orleans Saints’ first two preseason games, there’s a good chance he won’t.
Williams, who was a backup for the Buffalo Bills as a rookie in 2016, spent most of the 2017 season as an inactive player for the Saints while Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara proved to be one of the best running back tandems in the NFL. However, with Ingram suspended for the first four games of the season, the Saints are looking for a player to help Kamara shoulder the load.
In the first preseason game last week, Williams had four carries for 26 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown. He followed that performance on Friday night by gaining 37 yards on eight carries, doing most of his damage against the Arizona Cardinals’ first-team defense.
The New Orleans Pelicans are no longer operating in anonymity.
The 2018-19 regular season schedule, which the NBA released Friday afternoon, confirms it.
New Orleans will play a franchise-record 13 games on either ESPN or TNT next season, spurred by an appearance in the second round of 2018 NBA playoffs and the superstardom of forward Anthony Davis.
It starts with an opening night road tip against the Houston Rockets on ESPN, as Davis faces reigning MVP James Harden on Oct. 17. While the Pelicans don’t have a Christmas Day game, they will play in Memphis, on TNT, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to finish a string of three consecutive games broadcast on national networks.
LSU coach Ed Orgeron said he wouldn’t comment on the arrest of one of his wide receivers during a press conference following his team’s scrimmage.
Drake Davis was arrested and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish jail Friday after allegations he beat and put his hands around the neck of his ex-girlfriend multiple times in the span of about 16 months

Children and Family Services is partnering with CASA this month for a major recruitment drive for much-needed volunteers. Connor Ferrill has more.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Connor Ferrill”

Unemployment for the month of July in Louisiana was 4.9 percent, continuing a promising string on unemployment numbers for the state. The national average currently sits at 3.9 percent. Louisiana Workforce Commissioner Ava Dejoie says it’s continuing a trend of employment numbers that are looking better than they have in over a decade.
Cut 7 (07) “of July”

Senator John Kennedy says the 7-6 Bond Commission decision against allowing bids from banks who deny financing to certain gun manufacturers and sellers is a statement victory that will inspire similar efforts in other conservative states, and even Congress. Kennedy says the result has inspired gun rights leaders crafting their own plans for going after companies that push gun control.
Cut 10 (11) “every state“