President Trump is speaking at the American Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans today and promised to iron out trade deals that will be beneficial for farmers. Mr. Trump says these new deals will make it easier to trade with Canada and other countries where it’s currently difficult to do so…
cut 6 (08) “…immediately”
The President also made his case on why a border wall is needed. Meanwhile protesters near the Morial Convention Center called for an end to the government shutdown.

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, the flu is on the upswing as five percent of doctor visits in the state are for flu-like symptoms. Louisiana is among several hotspots in the southeast. LDH flu bug expert Dr. Frank Welch says it’s typical for flu to start in certain areas and spread throughout the nation.
Cut 9 (06) “…go first I guess.″
Welch says if you haven’t received a flu shot yet, it’s still not too late.

LSU star linebacker Devin White posted a video on Twitter announcing that he’s entering the NFL draft. White made his announcement on the final day underclassmen had to declare their intentions. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says the Butkus award winner wrestled with the decision…
Cut 15 (11) “…staying”

Shreveport attorney and state representative Alan Seabaugh withdrew his name for consideration to a federal judgeship. Seabaugh was named to replace U-S District Judge Dee Drell, but Seabaugh says he plans to run for re-election as a state legislator and then run for House Speaker when a new legislature is sworn in and that’s not in disrespect to current House Speaker Taylor Barras…
cut 4 (10) “…governor”

President Donald Trump is in New Orleans this hour speaking at the American Farm Bureau Convention.

Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh says he’s abandoning his quest to become a federal judge in favor of seeking re-election to the legislature, and running to be the next Speaker of the House. Seabuagh, one of the most conservative members of the House, opposed the tax plan that funded state government in the last session, and says he would bring that same mentality to the leadership position.

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The Humane Society of Louisiana says the organization is seeing a rise in horse abuse cases throughout the state.  Director of the organization, Jeff Dorson, says rarely does a day go by the animal protection group doesn’t get a call about one or more horses being mistreated.

Cut 12 (09)   “…actually delicate creatures.” 

The Saints are heading to the NFC Championship game after beating the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles 20-14. New Orleans climbed back from an early 14-to-0 deficit for a hard fought six point win in front of a jubilant Superdome crowd. Quarterback Drew Brees threw an interception on his first pass, after that he threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns. The first T-D pass came in the second quarter on fourth and goal to Keith Kirkwood, the second went to Michael Thomas to cap off a massive 18-play, 92-yard drive in the third quarter. Brees on the importance of going ahead at that time

Cut 9 (12) “…get the win″

President Donald Trump is in New Orleans today to speak at the American Farm Bureau Convention. Rice and soybean farmers say the tariffs and now the government shutdown have hurt their ability to make money off their crop. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says despite the tariff issues, he expects the crowd to welcome the President.

Cut 13 (12) “…hurting some farmers.”

This is Trump’s first visit to New Orleans since a 2016 campaign stop.

LSU linebacker Devin White has announced in a video clip posted to Twitter that he is entering the 2019 NFL Draft.  He finishes he career as a Tiger with 286 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles in 34 games.

Eric Prudholm was serving a life sentence for an aggravated rape and armed robbery that happened in a Bossier City motel in 1981, but he’s now a free man, after a DNA test of bed linens and the victim’s nightgown led to the courts deciding his original conviction and sentence should be vacated. Innocence Project New Orleans Executive Director Jee Park says Prudholm, now 58, will receive no compensation for his time, but he is hoping to land a job in food service.

Cut 12 (11) “…many many years.”

A report from Rockefeller Institute of Government finds that Louisiana gets back a $1.52 in federal dollars for every one dollar of taxes paid to the federal government. It resulted in about a 17-billion dollar net gain in federal dollars for Louisiana in 2017…
cut 5 (10) “…two programs”
That’s the director of the fiscal analysis Laura Schultz.

A Rockefeller Institute of Government study shows Louisiana receives $1.52 in federal spending for every tax dollar it sends to D.C. Director of Fiscal Analysis Laura Schultz says the Pelican State as a whole doesn’t pay a lot in federal taxes, compared to other states, because of the high percentage of low wage earners. Schultz says despite the lopsided give and take, Louisiana still receives fewer contracting dollars on average than most states.

Cut 6 (09) “…new technology.”

Kentucky had the highest taxes out to revenue in ratio, at $2.35 received for every one dollar sent.

President Donald Trump is in New Orleans today to speak at the American Farm Bureau Convention. Rice and soybean farmers say the tariffs and now the government shutdown have hurt their ability to make money off their crop. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says  to expect plenty of media attention on the Big Easy.

Cut 15 (09) “…great for Louisiana.”

A man wrongly imprisoned for life at Angola since the age of 21 is now a free man at the age of 58.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”  

And the 11 minute 29 second Saints touchdown drive in the 3^rd quarter that put the Black and Gold on top for the first time in Sunday’s game is being hailed as historic, and a “masterpiece” by football analysts and fans alike. The Black and Gold gained 117 yards, fought past three penalties, and capped the drive with a 2 yard Mike Thomas touchdown, and was the longest playoff drive in at least 20 years per ESPN.

The Saints are one win away from reaching the Super Bowl after beating the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles 20-14. New Orleans climbed back from an early 14-to-0 deficit for a hard fought six point win. Coach Sean Payton
Cut 7 (12) “…that today”
The Saints will host the Rams for the NFC Championship on Sunday. New Orleans beat L.A. 45-35 on November 4th.

Eric Prudholm was serving a life sentence for an aggravated rape and armed robbery that happened in Bossier City in 1981, but he’s now a free man, after a new round of DNA testing led to the courts deciding his original conviction and sentence should be vacated. Innocence Project New Orleans Executive Director Jee Park says Prudholm gained his freedom by pleading no contest to robbery with credit for time served…
Cut 10 (05) “…several more years.”

According to a new report, Louisiana receives significantly more from the federal government than it sends in tax dollars. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

President Donald Trump heads to New Orleans today to speak at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s centennial Convention. Avery Davidson is the spokesperson for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation…
cut 30 (18) “…the speach”
The President is expected to speak around 11:30 this morning.

President Donald Trump will speak at the American Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans later today. Rice and soybean farmers say the tariffs and now the government shutdown have hurt their ability to make money off their crop. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says despite the tariff issues, he expects the crowd to welcome the President.
Cut 13 (12) “…hurting some farmers.”
And the President arrives in the Big Easy with no end in sight to the longest federal government shutdown in U-S history. It has reached 23 days.

The president’s visit to New Orleans will cause traffic problems. Air Force One arrives at 10:30 AM. I-10 from the airport to the Morial Convention Center will close for the presidential motorcade. The president is scheduled to speak at 11:40 AM and I-10 will be closed again for the motorcade back to the airport. But Big Easy motorists should be in a good mood after the Saints 20-14 victory over the Eagles to advance to the NFC title game.

A report from Rockefeller Institute of Government finds that Louisiana gets back a $1.52 in federal dollars for every one dollar of taxes paid to the federal government. It resulted in about a 17-billion dollar net gain in federal dollars for Louisiana in 2017…
cut 5 (10) “…two programs”
That’s the director of the fiscal analysis Laura Schultz.

58-year-old Eric Prudholm spent his first weekend as a free man since he was 21-year-old. Prudholm was released from Angola last week after his conviction for an aggravated rape and armed robbery that happened in Bossier City in 1981 was vacated. Innocence Project New Orleans Executive Director Jee Park says new DNA evidence was the key and the lesson learned from this case….
cut 11 (07) “…decades from now”
Park says Prudholm will look for a job in the food service industry.

The Saints are a step closer to reaching the Super Bowl after a 20-14 win over the Eagles in front of a raucous Superdome crowd. New Orleans trailed 14-0 in the first quarter but took the lead after a massive 18-play, 92-yard touchdown drive in the third quarter. Quarterback Drew Brees on the importance of going ahead at that time…
cut 9 (12) “…get the win”
Brees and the Saints will host the Rams on Sunday in the NFC title game.

President Donald Trump travels to New Orleans to speak at the American Farm Bureau Convention today. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says many farmers support the President and so does the state of Louisiana…
cut 14 (11) “….the deep south”

A man wrongly imprisoned for life at Angola since the age of 21 is now a free man at the age of 58. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Chateri Payne, the Shreveport police officer who was killed last week right before she was set to begin her night shift. The funeral service will take place Saturday at Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport. The search continues for a killer and killers involved in the fatal shooting.

The Saints advanced to the NFC Championship game yesterday with a 20-14 come from behind win over Philadelphia. After giving up two first quarter touchdown drives, the Black and Gold held the Eagles to only 97 yards of offense. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore had two interceptions, including one to seal the victory…
Cut 8 (12) “…the receivers”
New Orleans will host the Los Angeles Rams Sunday in the NFC Title game.

A Rockefeller Institute of Government study shows Louisiana receives $1.52 in federal spending for every tax dollar it sends to D.C. Director of Fiscal Analysis Laura Schultz says the Pelican State gets a higher return, because it doesn’t pay a lot in federal taxes, compared to other states….
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The national spotlight is on the Big Easy today as President Trump addresses the American Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans. Kevin Barnhart speaks with political analyst Bernie Pinsonat on what to expect.
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Now here are commodity prices.