The Senate has a Saturday vote scheduled on the nomination of Supreme Court Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

However, almost 200 female Louisiana lawyers signed a petition urging the state’s two US Senators to vote against the nomination. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The National Weather Service predicts a 90% chance that the low pressure conditions in the west Caribbean will become a tropical depression over the weekend which could lead to a hurricane.

National Weather Service Slidell Meteorologist Megan Williams says the conditions are still exist.

Cut 5 (10) “…a possibility.”

Iraq is set to buy 90,000 tons of American grown rice. That deal that more than triples the amount of the original request pushed by Congressman Ralph Abraham and others.

That’s huge for Louisiana, which produces more rice than any other state. Abraham says the Iraqi appetite is growing…

cut 9 (08) “…United States”

The LSU tigers will take on the Florida Gators this afternoon to a sold out stadium officially titled the Ben Hill Stadium but nicknamed “The Swamp.”

Both teams will seek victory and if the tigers are successful against the gators, it will be their second SEC win at an opponent’s venue.

Florida is currently ranked 22nd while LSU is ranked 5th in the standings.

After missing the last two games, LSU left tackle Sahdiq Charles is expected to return to the field, but left guard Garrett Brumfield is not expected to play.

Congressman Ralph Abraham says the US has sealed the deal on a huge rice sell to Iraq. Don Molino has more.

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Drag Queen Story Time in Lafayette will not take place as scheduled tomorrow after South Louisiana Community College backed out of hosting the event citing crowd and safety concerns. The program, where Drag Queens were set to read stories to kids about accepting their LGTBQ classmates, has now been indefinitely postponed by the Lafayette Public Library as a result. The event organizers, an UL Lafayette fraternity have indicated they will possibly seek out a new location.

Chances are increasing a tropical depression will form and move into the southern Gulf of Mexico late this weekend, or early next week. The broad area of low pressure is near the Honduras coast. Major storms are less likely to develop this late in the hurricane season, but National Weather Service Slidell Meteorologist Megan Williams says the conditions are still there for some strengthening.

Cut 5 (10)  “…a possibility.” 

It’s been six months since the disappearance of a 4 year old in Claiborne Parish.  Rondriez “Junior” Phillips vanished on April 5^th, and the search still continues with a reward offered by the FBI for information that helps find him.  Phillips was outside with his step father, who was working on a vehicle, when he went missing. Sheriff Ken Bailey says the disappearance has shaken the community.

cut 8 (07) “…in Claiborne Parish.”

There’s a chance a tropical depression could be forming in the southern Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, or early next week. The batch of weather is currently a low pressure system in the Caribbean Sea. Some early models have it tracking over Florida once it enters the Gulf, but if it does makes its way here National Weather Service Slidell Meteorologist Megan Williams says it could bring with it some nasty weather.
Cut 4 (06) “…rainfall.″

It’s been six months since the disappearance of a 4 year old in Claiborne Parish.  Rondriez “Junior” Phillips wandered off while his step father was working on a car in the family’s yard on April 5^th, and the search still continues with a reward offered by the FBI for information that helps find him.  Both parents of the child have seen legal troubles with arrests since the disappearance.  Bailey says the continued silence with those that likely have knowledge of the situation adds to the frustration.

Cut 7 (10)  “…not say anything.”

Iraq is set to buy 90,000 tons of American grown rice in a deal that more than triples the tonnage of the original request pushed by Congressman Ralph Abraham and others, and that’s big for Louisiana, which produces more rice than any other state. Abraham has mentioned the need for diversifying the state’s agricultural exports in the past, and says he’s been working behind the scenes to solidify this new Mid-East connection.

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The last Iraqi rice deal was for 15,000 tons.

Nearly 200 female Louisiana lawyers have signed a petition urging the state’s two US Senators to vote against the Supreme Court Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.  The document highlights the judge’s temperament during the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing as enough to disqualify him from consideration. Baton Rouge Attorney Jill Craft…
Cut 12 (09)   “…held in contempt.” 
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy says Kavanaugh has shown excellent temperament as a judge.

Nearly 200 female Louisiana lawyers have signed a petition urging the state’s two US Senators to vote against the Supreme Court Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”  

Iraq is set to buy 90,000 tons of American grown rice in a deal that more than triples the tonnage of the original request pushed by Congressman Ralph Abraham and others. Abraham says the Iraqi appetite is growing…

cut 9 (08) “…United States”

The LSU AgCenter says Louisiana produced 2.7 billion pounds of rice in 2017.

It’s been six months since the disappearance of a 4 year old in Claiborne Parish.  Rondriez “Junior” Phillips vanished on April 5^th, and the search still continues with a reward offered by the FBI for information that helps find him.  Sheriff Ken Bailey says tips still come in, but not as often.

Cut 6 (06)  “…already knew about.”

Phillips was outside with his step father, who was working on a vehicle, when he went missing.

Chances are increasing a tropical depression will form and move into the southern Gulf of Mexico late this weekend, or early next week. The broad area of low pressure is near the Honduras coast. National Weather Service Slidell Meteorologist Megan Williams says there is a high chance a tropical depression could develop over the next five days, but its destination is a mystery.

Cut 3 (07) “…gunna go.” 

Some early models have it tracking over Florida once it enters the Gulf.

Chances are increasing a tropical depression will form and move into the southern Gulf of Mexico late this weekend, or early next week. The broad area of low pressure is near the Honduras coast. National Weather Service Slidell Meteorologist Megan Williams says just because it’s October doesn’t mean were out of the woods yet.

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There is now a high chance it will develop into a depression.

Nearly 200 female Louisiana lawyers have signed a petition urging the state’s two US Senators to vote against the Supreme Court Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, saying he lacks the temperament necessary of a federal judge. Baton Rouge Attorney Jill Craft says Kavanaugh lacks the temperament of Justices like Neil Gorsuch.

Cut 14 (08) “…have the baggage.”

Senator’s Kennedy and Cassidy praised the judge, and say they plan on voting to confirm him tomorrow.

Congressman Ralph Abraham says the US has sealed the deal on a huge rice sell to Iraq. Don Molino has more.

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Drag Queen Story Time in Lafayette will not take place as scheduled tomorrow after South Louisiana Community College backed out of hosting the event citing crowd and safety concerns. The program, where Drag Queens were set to read stories to kids about accepting their LGTBQ classmates, has now been indefinitely postponed by the Lafayette Public Library as a result. The event organizers, an UL Lafayette fraternity have indicated they will possibly seek out a new location.

Nearly 200 female Louisiana lawyers have signed a petition urging the state’s two US Senators to vote against the Supreme Court Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. The document highlights the judge’s temperament during the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing as enough to disqualify him from consideration. Baton Rouge Attorney Jill Craft…
Cut 12 (09) “…held in contempt.”
But Republican Senator Bill Cassidy says Kavanaugh has shown excellent temperament as a judge. A final vote on Kavanaugh’s confirmation is expected tomorrow.

U-S Representative Ralph Abraham says Louisiana rice farmers should be celebrating today, because the Republican Congressman says Iraq has agreed to purchase 200 million pounds of rice from the United States. Abrham says this could lead to even more large scale rice deals…
cut 11 (08) “…good thing”
Louisiana is the top rice producing state in the country.

There will be no Drag Queen Story Time event on Saturday. South Louisiana Community College agreed to host the program sponsored by the Lafayette library, but backed out yesterday, citing safety concerns with anticipated large crowds. Members of a UL Lafayette fraternity planned to read to children, while dressed in drag. Michael Lunsford of Citizens for a New Louisiana has been a vocal critic of the event…
cut 14 (08) “…adult world”
Drag Queen story time has been postponed indefinitely, until a venue can be secured for the event.

It’s been six months since 4-year-old Junior Phillips vanished from his Claiborne Parish home. Despite an extensive search in the days following his disappearance, Phillips remains missing. Sheriff Ken Bailey says law enforcement wishes those close to Phillips would provide more information…
cut 7 (10) “….not say anything”
Phillips was outside with his step father, who was working on a vehicle, when he went missing.

There’s a chance a tropical depression could be forming in the southern Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, or early next week. The batch of weather is currently a low pressure system in the Caribbean Sea. Some early models have it tracking over Florida once it enters the Gulf, but if it does makes its way here National Weather Service Slidell Meteorologist Megan Williams says it could bring with it some nasty weather.

Cut 4 (06) “…rainfall.″

Major storms are less likely to develop this late in Hurricane season, but Williams says the conditions are still there for some strengthening.

It’s been six months since the disappearance of a 4 year old in Claiborne Parish.  Rondriez “Junior” Phillips wandered off while his step father was working on a car in the family’s yard on April 5^th, and the search still continues with a reward offered by the FBI for information that helps find him.  Sheriff Ken Bailey says although the tips do still come in, they aren’t coming in as often.

Cut 6 (06)  “…already knew about.”

Both parents of the child have seen legal troubles with arrests since the disappearance.

Iraq is set to buy 90,000 tons of American grown rice in a deal that more than triples the tonnage of the original request pushed by Congressman Ralph Abraham and others, and that’s big for Louisiana, which produces more rice than any other state. Abraham says the Iraqi appetite is growing…

cut 9 (08) “…United States”

The LSU AgCenter says Louisiana produced 2.7 billion pounds of rice in 2017, valued at 372.7 million dollars.

Here’s a look at your commodities…

There’s a chance a tropical depression could be forming in the southern Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, or early next week. The batch of weather is currently a low pressure system in the Caribbean Sea. National Weather Service Slidell Meteorologist Megan Williams says it has a 60 percent chance of development, but its path after that is a mystery.

Cut 3 (07) “…gunna go.” 

The system is moving northward and stretches from Nicaragua to Hispaniola.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh has cleared the procedural vote necessary to get an official confirmation vote for his appointment to the US Supreme Court in the Senate tomorrow. Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s comfortable voting for Kavanaugh after reading an FBI report about sexual assault allegations that he says cleared the judge.

Cut 9 (10) “…no corroboration.”

Senator John Kennedy says he plans on voting yes as well.

There will be no Drag Queen Story Time event this weekend. South Louisiana Community College agreed to host the program put on by the Lafayette library, but backed out yesterday, citing safety concerns and large crowds. Citizens for a New Louisiana Executive Director Michael Lunsford believes the city shouldn’t be exposing kids to those values.

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The event has been postponed indefinitely.

No. 5 LSU takes on a 22^nd ranked Florida team that’s rebounded nicely since dropping their first game in a shocker to Kentucky in week 1. They’ve rebounded on the back of a tough defense that just held Mississippi State to 6 points. Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair says the Gators can attack LSU’s offense at multiple levels.

Cut 15 (11)   “…spot on.”

Florida is third in the SEC East.