Burglary, Theft, Vehicle Arson… just some of the many reasons why 24-year-old Keithen Banks is a wanted man by several agencies in Jefferson Parish. The State Fire Marshal is asking for the public’s help in locating the man, and spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says anyone found to be helping Banks cover his tracks could be facing punishment as well.

Cut 10 (11) “…get him into custody.”

LSU’s quarterback situation is raising eyebrows as Noel Narcisse announces he’s transferring to another school, and it’s not just Noel who is on his way out, as Justin McMillan, who also went MIA at practice yesterday says’s he’s bailing on the Tigers as well. It’s a big shakeup for the Purple and Gold who are down to two QBs in OSU transfer Joe Burrow, and sophmore Miles Brennan. Moran says McMillan  could hit the gridiron elsewhere immediately.

Cut 7 (11) “…play right away.”

A Jennings teen has been sentenced to fifty-five years behind bars. Parker Gary, now 19, was accused of shooting his grandfather, Warren Gary, in his sleep and obstruction of justice in the murder of Dedrick Gant. District Attorney of the 31^stJudicial District, Michael Cassidy says the family agreed with the sentence.

Cut 12 (10) “…at the same time.”

The Ag Commissioner is meeting today with the marijuana grower tasked with providing medicinal cannabis in the wake of news that this year’s crop is being delayed until November. The holdups are starting to frustrate the pharmacies who’ve been authorized to supply the product in Louisiana. Greg Morrison, who owns the license for Northeast Louisiana, says the uncertainty surrounding the start dates are costing businesses money. He says pharmacies just want clarity on when their patients will get access to the treatment.

Cut 15 (10) “the race”

The feds will be holding another auction of leases for oil and gas plots in the Gulf of Mexico today. Industry analysts say the last bid was disrupted by uncertainty surrounding royalty rates. Tulane Energy Institute Interim Director Eric Smith cautions that the bid likely won’t be a barn burner, because it’s still less economical to drill over water than it is to set up shop on land.

Cut 5 (11) “do it.”

Burglary, Theft, Vehicle Arson… just some of the many reasons why 24-year-old Keithen Banks is a wanted man by several agencies in Jefferson Parish. The State Fire Marshal is asking for the public’s help in locating the man, and spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says anyone willing to commit a crime with fire is to be considered a dangerous person.

Cut 9 (09)  “…off the street.”

This year’s medicinal marijuana crop has had it’s expected ship date pushed back to November. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Here’s a look at your commodities…

LSU’s quarterback situation is getting hairy as Noel Narcisse isn’t the only guy on his way out of town. Justin McMillan, who also went MIA at practice yesterday says he’s bailing on the Tigers too. It’s a big shakeup for the Purple and Gold who are down to two QBs in OSU transfer Joe Burrow, and sophomore Miles Brennan. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran Compared to the speculation of McMillian hitting the road, Moran says of the departure of Narcisse is much more of a surprise.

Cut 8 (08)  “…a little bit more.”
Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says he’s got a theory as to who may pop up as the next in line if neither of the two ghosted QBs come back.

Cut 9 (13)  “from Tennessee Tech.”

Head Coach Ed Orgeron will address the subject at a press conference tonight at 645 after practice wraps up, and it’s sure to be an interesting practice at that.

ESPN has announced that longtime sportscaster Sean McDonough will handle play by play duties for the LSU/MIAMI game September 2nd. Todd Blackledge will offer color analysis while Holly Rowe handles the sidelines. McDonough has been on Monday night football for the past two years.

Louisiana-Lafayette has released its 2018-2019 home men’s basketball schedule. The Ragin Cajuns will host Louisiana Tech along with the first visit in more than 30 years by Southern University. That game will be played December 1st. The game with the Jags will be the first one since 1996.

The G-Men look to solidify their starting roster before the season opener against the Ragin’ Cajuns and the most important position up for grabs is quarterback.
Jeremy Hickbottom is the likely starter for that game, but head coach Broderick Fobbs has indicated that the spot is open for someone to take control.
The Tigers have plenty of talent to help build a successful offense this year and Hickbottom said he welcomes the challenge.
Kickoff for the season opener in Lafayette is set for September 1 at 6:00 p.m.

LSU’s quarterback situation is raising eyebrows as Noel Narcisse announces he’s transferring to another school, and it’s not just Noel who is on his way out, as Justin McMillan, who also went MIA at practice yesterday says’s he’s bailing on the Tigers as well. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says he’s not surprised to see McMillian hit the ole dusty road, but Narcisse is a different case…

Cut 8 (08)  “…a little bit more.”

The Ag Commissioner is meeting today with the marijuana grower tasked with providing medicinal cannabis in the wake of news that this year’s crop is being delayed until November. The pot’s producer, GB Sciences, is blaming the delay on resistance from the Department of Agriculture, but Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says that’s just not true.

Cut 13 (11) “done right”

Strain says the organization needs to start turning in paperwork on time.

Today sees another round of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas plot leaks go up for sale, and those in the industry are hoping for a much better result than last time. Kevin Barnhart has more.

Cut 1 (31)  “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

A Jennings teen has been sentenced to fifty-five years behind bars. Parker Gary, now 19, was accused of shooting his grandfather, Warren Gary, in his sleep and obstruction of justice in the murder of Dedrick Gant. District Attorney Michael Cassidy explains the case’s brutality justified the substantial sentencing.

Cut 10 (10)   “…two separate cases.“

A Jennings teen has been sentenced to fifty-five years behind bars. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (29) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart.” 

The feds will be holding another auction of leases for oil and gas plots in the Gulf of Mexico today, Tulane Energy Institute Interim Director Eric Smith says there’s reasons to be optimistic it’ll be bigger sale this time.

Cut 4 (11) “oil prices.”

LSU’s quarterback situation is raising eyebrows as Noel Narcisse announces he’s transferring to another school, and it’s not just Noel who is on his way out, as Justin McMillan, who also went MIA at practice yesterday says’s he’s bailing on the Tigers as well. It’s a big shakeup for the Purple and Gold who are down to two QBs in OSU transfer Joe Burrow, and sophmore Miles Brennan. Moran says if McMillan were to split, he could hit the gridiron elsewhere immediately.

Cut 7 (11) “…play right away.”

The Ag Commissioner is meeting today with the marijuana grower tasked with providing medicinal cannabis in the wake of news that this year’s crop is being delayed until November. The pot’s producer, GB Sciences, is blaming the delay on resistance from the Department of Agriculture, but Ag Commissioner Mike Strain, speaking yesterday, says they’ve been in frequent contact about what is needed.

Cut 14 (09) “this morning”

The feds will be holding another auction of leases for oil and gas plots in the Gulf of Mexico today, with Louisiana industry members hoping for a more substantial result than the previous sale this year. Industry analysts say the last bid was disrupted by uncertainty surrounding royalty rates. Tulane Energy Institute Interim Director Eric Smith says the plots that are purchased likely won’t be shallow water leases, which drive much of the Acadian economy.
Cut 6 (11) “water platforms.”
A Jennings teen has been sentenced to fifty-five years behind bars. Parker Gary, now 19, was accused of shooting his grandfather, Warren Gary, in his sleep and obstruction of justice in the murder of Dedrick Gant. District Attorney of the 31stJudicial District, Michael Cassidy explains the
the family agreed with the sentence.
Cut 12 (10) “…at the same time.”
LSU’s quarterback situation is raising eyebrows as not one, but two of the four scholarship QBs on the roster were M-I-A for practice on Tuesday. The noticeable absence of junior Justin McMillan and redshirt freshman Lowell Narcisse was a topic of discussion between James Moran and Cody Worsham on the most recent edition of Tiger Rag Radio. Narcisse has announced he’s transferring. Compared to the speculation of McMillian hitting the road, Moran says of the departure of Narcisse is much more of a surprise.
Cut 8 (08) “…a little bit more.”

Nick Brossette enters his fourth season at LSU after being overshadowed by featured backs Leonard Fournette, and Derius Guice. Brossette says if he can have a big senior season it could result in him getting drafted in the NFL…
Cut 18 (11) “…the league”

A Jennings teen has been sentenced to fifty-five years behind bars. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (29) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

Nick Brossette enters his fourth season at LSU after being overshadowed by featured backs Leonard Fournette, and Derius Guice. But, Brossette says playing behind renowned running backs like Fournette and Guice will add to his arsenal as a team leader…
Cut 17 (09) “…right now”

The Ag Commissioner is meeting today with the marijuana grower tasked with providing medicinal cannabis in the wake of news that this year’s crop is being delayed until November. The pot’s producer, GB Sciences, is blaming the delay on resistance from the Department of Agriculture.
The holdups are starting to frustrate the pharmacies who’ve been authorized to supply the product in Louisiana. Greg Morrison, who owns the license for Northeast Louisiana:
Cut 15 (10) “the race”

The feds will be holding another auction of leases for oil and gas plots in the Gulf of Mexico today, with Louisiana industry members hoping for a more substantial result than the previous sale this year. Industry analysts say the last bid was disrupted by uncertainty surrounding royalty rates. Tulane Energy Institute Interim Director Eric Smith :

Cut 5 (11) “do it.”

This year’s medicinal marijuana crop has had its expected ship date pushed back to November. Matt Doyle has more.
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

The feds will be holding another auction of leases for oil and gas plots in the Gulf of Mexico today, with Louisiana industry members hoping for a more substantial result than the previous sale this year.  Tulane Energy Institute Interim Director Eric Smith says there’s reasons to be optimistic it’ll be bigger sale this time.
Cut 4 (11) “oil prices.”

A Jennings teen has been sentenced to fifty-five years behind bars. Parker Gary, now 19, was accused of shooting his grandfather, Warren Gary, in his sleep and obstruction of justice in the murder of Dedrick Gant. District Attorney of the 31stJudicial District, Michael Cassidy explains the case’s brutality justified the substantial sentencing. Cassidy says the teen caught forty years from the death of his grandfather and breaks down the math on how he got a total of just over half a century in the clink.
Cut 11 (13) “…of 55 years.”

Nick Brossette enters his fourth season at LSU after being overshadowed by featured backs Leonard Fournette, and Derius Guice Brossette says with all that in mind he is walking into this season with a chip on his shoulder…
Cut 16 (10) “…about myself”

LSU’s quarterback situation is raising eyebrows as not one, but two of the four scholarship QBs on the roster were M-I-A for practice on Tuesday. The noticeable absence of junior Justin McMillan and redshirt freshman Lowell Narcisse was a topic of discussion between James Moran and Cody Worsham on the most recent edition of Tiger Rag Radio. Narcisse has announced he’s transferring. Moran says if McMillan were to split, he could hit the gridiron elsewhere immediately.
Cut 7 (11) “…play right away.”

ESPN has announced that longtime sportscaster Sean McDonough will handle play by play duties for the LSU/MIAMI game September 2nd. Todd Blackledge will offer color analysis while Holly Rowe handles the sidelines. McDonough has been on Monday night football for the past two years.

Louisiana-Lafayette has released it’s 2018-2019 home mens basketball schedule. The ragin Cajuns will host Louisiana Tech along with the first visit in more than 30 years by Southern University. That game will be played December 1st. The game with the Jags will be the first one since 1996.

The G-Men look to solidify their starting roster before the season opener against the Ragin’ Cajuns and the most important position up for grabs is quarterback.
Geremy Hickbottom is the likely starter for that game, but head coach Broderick Fobbs has indicated that the spot is open for someone to take control.
The Tigers have plenty of talent to help build a successful offense this year and Hickbottom said he welcomes the challenge.
Kickoff for the season opener in Lafayette is set for September 1 at 6:00 p.m.

Today sees another round of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas plot leaks go up for sale, and those in the industry are hoping for a much better result than last time. Kevin Barnhart has more.
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”
A Jennings teen has been sentenced to fifty-five years behind bars. Parker Gary, now 19, was accused of shooting his grandfather, Warren Gary, in his sleep and obstruction of justice in the murder of Dedrick Gant. District Attorney of the 31st Judicial District, Michael Cassidy explains the case’s brutality justified the substantial sentencing.
Cut 10 (10) “…two separate cases.“
The Ag Commissioner is meeting today with the marijuana grower tasked with providing medicinal cannabis in the wake of news that this year’s crop is being delayed until November. The pot’s producer, GB Sciences, is blaming the delay on resistance from the Department of Agriculture, but Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says that’s just not true.
Cut 13 (11) “done right”
Strain says the organization needs to clear the state police background checks, turn in all their paperwork (he says he’s been receiving crucial pieces as late as yesterday morning), and provide standard operating procedures before the will be permitted to develop at a full site.
GB Sciences says their paperwork is in order, and they’ve resubmitted the proper forms, and have been begging for a meeting with the Ag Department, but haven’t been able to get a sit down to hash out the difference, but Strain, speaking yesterday, says they’ve been in frequent contact about what is needed.
The final, distributed product must be in pill or oil form, and not the generally imagined smokable version.