The Sunshine Bridge is still on course for its January reopening after the bridge was closed due to a barge carrying a crane colliding with the structure last month. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says a jacking system has arrived that will allow the installation of a replacement chord that was a main load bearing component of the bridge.

Cut 3 (09) “…of that bridge.”

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine receives the largest commitment in school history, and the eight largest gift in LSU Foundation history. That’s after a 10.1 million dollar endowment from the Soong family, who SVM Senior Director of Development Tracy Evans says developed a close bond with the school after it cared for their two Chihuahuas.

Cut 12 (07)   “…vet school”

A tornado watch is in effect for the north portion of the state until 11PM. A line of rough thunderstorms is impacting north and central Louisiana primarily that started this afternoon and continues into the night. National Weather Service Shreveport meteorologist Aaron Davis says heavy winds will run through the night, but at least it won’t be as bad as last Wednesday.

Cut 9 (09) “…enhanced risk.”
Dangerous winds, and not heavy rains, have been cited as the primary threat from this system.

A 31-year-old Iowa man is dead after being struck by the vehicle of an on-duty Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputy on LA Hwy 3020.  LSP Spokesperson Trooper Thomas Gossen says the incident is still under investigation and says the pedestrian later died at a medical facility.  The deputy was not injured.

Cut 7 (10) “…lighting at all.”

LSU found out they are not ready to beat top ranked Alabama. Coach Ed Orgeron says the Crimson Tide showed the Tigers are a good team, but not a great team…
cut 18 (18) “…gonna do”
Orgeron says a 10-win season would be a great accomplishment. He says they also can’t overlook Arkansas this Saturday, even though the Razorbacks have just two wins on the year.

Sunday’s 45-35 win over the Los Angeles Rams has New Orleans in position to be the number one seed in the N-F-C playoffs. There are question marks about the Black and Gold’s defense, but you have to give them credit in holding Todd Gurley to just 68 yards rushing.

With three games left, ULM is in first place in the Sun Belt West Division and the Warhawks are on a three-game winning streak after upsetting Georgia Southern 44-25. Caleb Evans led the offense with two rushing touchdowns and two passing scores, while the defense held the Eagles to 216 total yards. Coach Matt Viator says taking a 13-0 lead was the key
Cut 19 (19) “.for us”
Evans was named the Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week today.

There’s now a three-way tie for first place in the Southland Conference. McNeese is 5-2 in league play and so is Nicholls and Incarnate Word. McNeese is at Northwestern State this Saturday, while the Colonels host Stephen F Austin.

LSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine receives a 10.1 million dollar commitment from a family who fell in love with the institution after it cared for their two Chihuahuas.

Cut 2 (30) “Im Matt Doyle”  

Many will be heading to the polls tomorrow as it is Election Day.  Louisiana voters can cast their ballots starting as early as 6am.  Among the issues on the ballot, the special election for the Secretary of State’s seat, six constitutional amendments, whether or not fantasy sports betting should be legalized in each parish, and congressional races, and a slew of local issues.  The polls close at 8PM.

The Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish is still on course for its January reopening after the bridge was closed due to a barge carrying a crane colliding with the structure last month. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett recommends that drivers leave a little early for their commute as well as take advantage of the Commuter Krewe app for those that choose to car pool.

Cut 5 (08)  “…know it’s an inconvenience.” 

A line of rough thunderstorms will begin impacting north and central Louisiana primarily by the early afternoon hours today. It’s been a nasty start to the fall season, but National Weather Service Shreveport meteorologist Aaron Davis says that doesn’t mean we’ll be enduring months of bad weather.

Cut 11 (10) “…way early.”

Large hail is also a possibility with this system.

DOTD says a jacking system has arrived that will used in the repairs of the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish, which has been closed for nearly a month.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (33) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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LSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine receives a 10.1 million dollar commitment from a family who fell in love with the institution after it cared for their two Chihuahuas.

Cut 2 (30) “Im Matt Doyle”  

A Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in a fatal crash this morning while apparently responding to a burglary in progress. State Police Trooper Thomas Gossen says 31-year-old Jessie Blanchard of Iowa was hit by deputy’s vehicle on LA Highway 3020 and died from his injuries…
cut 8 (11) “….then do so”
Gossen says the deputy never saw the pedestrian, who was wearing dark clothes and it was foggy out.

The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine has received a 10-million dollar donation from Herman and hsi wife Connier Soong. Vet School Senior Director of Development Tracy Evans says the money will go towards scholarships, forensic training and to support oncology research, plus…
cut 13 (05) “…to adopted out”

DOTD says a jacking system has arrived that will be used to repair the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish, which has been closed for nearly a month. Kevin Barnhart has the story…
Cut 1 (33) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

There’s the potential for severe weather this afternoon and into tonight for the northern half of the state. Multiple tornadoes touched down in the state last week, including two EF-2 rated twisters in Washington Parish. National Weather Service Meteorologist Aaron Davis says that kind of activity is unlikely this time around…
cut 10 (10) “…tornado threat”

The Sunshine Bridge is still on course for its January reopening after the bridge was closed due to a barge carrying a crane colliding with the structure last month. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says the recent arrival of a jacking system to realign the bridge ensures the momentum is moving forward to hitting the anticipated reopening time frame.

Cut 4 (08) “…as it should.″

The Saints won their seventh straight yesterday, holding off Los Angeles 45-35 in front of an energetic Superdome crowd. New Orleans led 35-17 at halftime. But the Rams rallied back to tie it in the 4th quarter. Saints regained the lead on a 72-yard touchdown catch by Michael Thomas. Coach Sean Payton…

Cut 14 (10)   “pass protection.”

A line of rough thunderstorms will begin impacting north and central Louisiana primarily by the early afternoon hours today. National Weather Service Shreveport meteorologist Aaron Davis says heavy winds will run through the night, but at least it won’t be as bad as last Wednesday.

Cut 9 (09) “…enhanced risk.”
Dangerous winds, and not heavy rains, have been cited as the primary threat from this system.

A 31-year-old Iowa man is dead after being struck by the vehicle of an on-duty Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputy on LA Hwy 3020.  LSP Spokesperson Trooper Thomas Gossen says the incident is still under investigation and says the pedestrian later died at a medical facility.  The deputy was not injured.

Cut 7 (10) “…lighting at all.”

The Sunshine Bridge is still on course for its January reopening after the bridge was closed due to a barge carrying a crane colliding with the structure last month. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says a jacking system has arrived that will allow the installation of a replacement chord that was a main load bearing component of the bridge.

Cut 3 (09) “…of that bridge.”

Mallet says commuters should check out to Commuter Krewe App for carpooling options.

A 31-year-old Iowa man is dead after being struck by the vehicle of an on-duty Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputy on LA Hwy 3020.  LSP Spokesperson Trooper Thomas Gossen says the incident is still under investigation, but it appears the victim was walking in the middle of the roadway.

Cut 6 (10) “…and was struck.”

It was an exciting weekend of football in Louisiana as LSU and the Saints combined to score 45 points, but unfortunately for the Tigers all 45 came Sunday in the Dome as the Saints put on a show against the previously undefeated LA Rams. The night before the Bayou State was treated to only 196 yards of total offense from LSU who lost 29-0. Tiger’s coach Ed Orgeron says that Bama D was downright nasty.

Cut 16 (10) “.we can do

Alabama has now won eight straight games in this series, but LSU will hope their 8^th ranked recruiting class this year will bring the firepower next year to take down the Tide in Tuscaloosa.

Tomorrow is election day and supporters and opponents make their last case to voters on Amendment Two which require unanimous jury verdicts in felony cases…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

State Police is investigating a fatal crash involving an on-duty Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputy. Troopers say 23-year-old Craig Guillory of Lake Charles was traveling east on LA Highway 3020 and hit a pedestrian, who was wearing dark colored clothing. 31-year-old Jessie Blanchard of Iowa suffered serious injuries and died as a result of the crash.

Tomorrow, voters head to the polls to cast their ballots, but there hasn’t been much publicity for the election of a new Secretary of State. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says early voting totals were strong for a mid-term election and hopefully voters did their homework on the nine candidates in that statewide race…
Cut 11 (08) “…news for them.”
But it’s a question mark on who will be the top two vote geters and make a December 8th run-off.

LSU’s losing streak versus Alabama has reached eight, after a 29-0 loss on Saturday night. Coach Ed Orgeron says for the Tigers to finally beat the Crimson Tide, they need to get better in the trenches…
cut 17 (08) “…recruiting class coming”
LSU’s 2019 recruiting class is ranked 8th.

Tomorrow you’ll have a chance to weigh in on whether or not the state should require unanimous jury verdicts in felony cases, amendment two on the ballot. The option passed the House 84 to 15 and has received widespread bi-partisan support behind a message that former District Attorney Ed Tarpley says is clear.

Cut 4 (11) “…in Louisiana.”

Supporters like Tarpley say the law is racist in nature and has a disproportionate effect on minority defendants who lose the ability to have a jury of their peers, but Livingston, Tanigpahoa and Helena DA Scott Perrilloux says that’s not true, and that a 1972 court case settled the issue.

Cut 6 (05) “…it’s legal.”

Apodaca vs. Oregon went 4-1-4 and required federal courts to use unanimous juries, but not state courts.

Voters head to the polls tomorrow, but the campaigns for the only statewide race on the ballot have not had the visibility to voters.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (28) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart.” 

And despite tough times in Tiger Stadium, the Dome was rockin as the Saints jump to the number one seed in the NFC after defeating the previously unbeaten LA Rams. The win means the road to the Super Bowl in the NFC currently runs through NOLA, QB Drew Brees.

Cut 15 (10)   “…win obviously”