LSU wrapped up National Signing Day with the fifth best recruiting class in the nation. Matt Doyle has the story.

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 It’s estimated there’s been over construction zone wrecks between Baton Rouge and Lafayette on the I10 since 2017…

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 the 29 other NBA teams have until 2PM today to make the Pelicans an offer they can’t refuse for superstar forward Anthony Davis…

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LSU ends the recruiting season with the fifth ranked class in the nation according to 24/7Sports. It’s a group headlined by arguably the best player in the nation, five star Baton Rouge cornerback Derek Stingley, and five star Destrehan running back John Emery, and five star Texas linebacker Marcel Brooks. Head coach Ed Orgeron says it’s the kind of class LSU fans demand.

Cut 4 (10) “…finish.”

According to 247Sports the Tigers finally tally comes out to 3 five stars, 11 four stars, and 10 three star recruits. The team stole four guys from Alabama, three from Georgia, and two from Texas and Utah, but Orgeron says they sent a message that the Boot is Baton Rouge territory with eight of the top ten Louisiana prospects putting on purple and gold.

Cut 5 (12) “…those guys.”

Alabama nabbed the other top 2 top ten players in the Bayou State.

Orgeron touted the fact that they only lost one player who they offered a scholarship too, that being Amite star and second best defensive tackle in the nation Ishmael Sopsher, who donned a Crimson Red hat on live TV yesterday. Coach O says he isn’t sweating that loss…

Cut 6 (10) “…possibly could.”

Sopsher’s Amite teammate, receiver/defensive back Devonta Lee, the tenth best player in the state, joined LSU.

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Over 600 wrecks in construction zones on I-10 between Lafayette and Baton Rouge since the beginning of construction in May of 2017.  DOTD spokesperson says a large share of the responsibility for the high frequency falls onto drivers who are speeding and/or driving distracted.

Cut 7 (10) “…for the workers.”

Mallet says in a little more than a year’s time, in the stretch of I-10 between I-49 and Breaux Bridge saw about 470 crashes.

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Mallett says the current administration has taken the initiative to invest in infrastructure, so there will be more construction zones pop up throughout the state for years to come, so the message to drivers is clear…

Cut 9 (10) “…we’re looking for.″

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It’s NBA trade deadline day and the clock is ticking down on any potential mega deal for superstar Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, who submitted a trade request last week and said he would not resign with New Orleans after his contract expires in 2020. Locked on Pelicans host Jake Madison says the Lakers are still the primary threat to pluck The Brow by the deadline.

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Reports say the Lakers bowed out of trade talks after the Pels demanded the Laker take on Solomon Hill’s contract, and in return send five young players and four to eight draft picks.

It’s far from certain that New Orleans will send Davis the LA. Madison says the team is better off waiting until summer when Boston becomes trade eligible, and can offer a compelling package of its own for the generational talent.

Cut 11 (11) “….offering up.”

If Davis is not traded by the 2pm deadline today, then the team will be forced to decide whether to play him the rest of the year, or shut him down until the season ends. Madison says there’s not much of an incentive to let Davis take the court if he remains on the roster.

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There’s also reports that the Pels are shopping role players forwards Nikola Mirotic and Julius Randle.

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Biodegradable Mardi Gras beads are currently in the works following a grant received from the LSU board of supervisors last summer.  LSU biologist Dr. Naohiro Kato says the beads are going to be produced using oils from algae, but they won’t be ready for his carnival season.

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Kato says the eco-friendly beads are just like the normal ones, but the biggest hurdle they face is the production costs.

Cut 14 (12) “…way way inexpensive.”

Kato says initially when factoring in all of the costs, it appears at first the beads could cost initially around $13 a strain, but they are looking to bring the price down as it is estimated that four to five million beads are tossed each carnival season.

Cut 15 (10) “…impossible to compete.”

A now-former Vermilion Parish deputy is out of a job and behind bars after an investigation by the special victims unit of state police.  State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says the investigation of 42-year-old Bryan Kibodeaux of Abbeville began in late January from a tip given to law enforcement.

Cut 9 (09) “…was the case.”

Sandifer says Kibodeaux was arrested following the execution of a search warrant of his home.

President Donald Trump spoke to the nation last night for this year’s State of the Union address, touching on a series of issues including the border wall debate, the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy issues. Senator Bill Cassidy says the President is willing to work with Democratic opposition in the House to find a border security compromise, but it must include funding for additional physical wall.

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The number two defensive tackle in the nation, Amite High star Ishmael Sopshure has decided on where he’ll play college ball…

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Entergy is bringing advanced meters to the company’s customers.  The roll out for homes and businesses starts this month in New Orleans.  Entergy VP of grid modernization Lauren Kenney says among the biggest benefits for customers is to be able to track energy usage via online tools, as opposed to waiting for the bill to come in at the end of the month, which means a monetary savings for customers.

Cut 8 (08) “…needs and interests.”

LSU got a mixed bag in Amite for National Signing Day. The Tiger’s locked down one Warrior, four star athlete Devonta Lee, but failed to secure the second ranked defensive tackle in the nation, Ishmael Sopsher, who signed for Bama. Sopsher says don’t take it personally Tigers fans…

Cut 12 (10)   “…us all.”

Sopsher says he preferred the NFL potential, and academic quality of the Crimson Tide.

Cut 13 (11) “…next level.”

It’s was a significant day for Amite High, a school that got significant airtime on from national press for both of it’s high profile stars. Lee thanked the Tangipahoa institution for putting him in the spotlight…

Cut 14 (08) “…the year.”

Saints rookie pass rusher Marcus Davenport is recovering from surgery. He posted a picture on social media that shows him in the hospital and his right foot his heavily bandaged. Davenport wrote he played through a season ending injury and promises to come back better. We do know that Davenport suffered a toe injury during the season, but wasn’t on the injury report during the final weeks of the regular season or postseason.

The Pelicans are in Chicago tonight and Anthony Davis’ injured finger is healthy enough to practice, but the team will reportedly have him sit on the bench tonight. The Pels are apparently not interested in playing him until after Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.

21st ranked LSU is at Mississippi State tonight. The Tigers have won four straight road games. Tip off is at 8 PM.

In the Southland…McNeese visits the first place Sam Houston State Bearkats. UNO is at Northwestern State. Southeastern Louisiana travels to Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi.

LSU got a mixed bag in Amite for National Signing Day. The Tiger’s locked down one Warrior, four star athlete Devonta Lee, but failed to secure the second ranked defensive tackle in the nation, Ishmael Sopsher, who signed for Bama. Sopsher says don’t take it personally Tigers fans…

Cut 12 (10)   “…us all.”

Elsewhere the Purple and gold locked down four star defensive back Maurice Hampton out of Memphis.

President Donald Trump spoke to the nation last night for this year’s State of the Union address, touching on a series of issues including the border wall debate, the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy issues like his late February meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Senator Bill Cassidy applauded the speech.

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There’s less than two weeks until the next potential government shutdown triggers.

A now former Vermilion Parish deputy is out of a job and behind bars after an investigation by the special victims unit of state police.  State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says the investigation of 42-year-old Bryan Kibodeaux of Abbeville began in late January from a tip given to law enforcement, and says several agencies contributed to the investigation and arrest of Kibodeaux, including the suspect’s own employer.

Cut 11 (05)   “…in this case.”

Entergy is bringing advanced meters to the company’s customers.  The roll out for homes and businesses starts this month in New Orleans. Between the four states Entergy serves, Entergy VP of grid modernization Lauren Kenney estimates they’ll have about one million meters rolled out by the end of 2019.

Cut 7 (09) “…over three years.”

Kenney says among the biggest benefits for customers is to be ability to track energy usage via online tools.

The President addressed the country last night for the State of the Union, and Senator Bill Cassidy says the Commander in Chief touched on some key issues…

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The number two defensive tackle in the nation, Amite High star Ishmael Sopshure has decided on where he’ll play college ball…

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President Donald Trump spoke to the nation last night for this year’s State of the Union address, touching on a series of issues including the border wall debate, the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy issues like his late February meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Senator Bill Cassidy applauded the speech.

Cut 3 (07) “…as last year.”

The President and his Republican allies in Congress attempted and failed earlier in the term to make sweeping changes to healthcare, including several votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Cassidy says the President understands the country’s healthcare system is still in need of reform.

Cut 4 (11) “…or not.″

Cassidy says the President is willing to work with Democratic opposition in the House to find a border security compromise, but it must include funding for additional physical wall.

Cut 5 (09) “…southern border.”

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Entergy is bringing advanced meters to the company’s customers.  The roll out for homes and businesses starts this month in New Orleans.  Entergy VP of grid modernization Lauren Kenney says advanced meters are used around the world and offer a variety of benefits to customers, including a quicker rebound from power outages.

Cut 6 (06) “…done more quickly.”

Between the four states Entergy serves, Kenney estimates they’ll have about one million meters rolled out by the end of 2019.

Cut 7 (09) “…over three years.”

Kenney says among the biggest benefits for customers is to be able to track energy usage via online tools, as opposed to waiting for the bill to come in at the end of the month, which means a monetary savings for customers.

Cut 8 (08) “…needs and interests.”

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A now former Vermilion Parish deputy is out of a job and behind bars after an investigation by the special victims unit of state police.  State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says the investigation of 42-year-old Bryan Kibodeaux of Abbeville began in late January from a tip given to law enforcement.

Cut 9 (09) “…was the case.”

Sandifer says Kibodeaux was arrested following the execution of a search warrant of his home and is now facing multiple charges related to the sexual abuse of a child.

Cut 10 (06) “…each of those.”

Sandifer says several agencies contributed to the investigation and arrest of Kibodeaux, including the suspect’s own employer.

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LSU got a mixed bag in Amite for National Signing Day. The Tiger’s locked down one Warrior, four star athlete Devonta Lee, but failed to secure the second ranked defensive tackle in the nation, Ishmael Sopsher, who signed for Bama. Sopsher says don’t take it personally Tigers fans…

Cut 12 (10)   “…us all.”

It’s yet another struggle for the Purple and Gold in Tangipahoa Parish, which has a history of sending some of it’s best players out of state. Sopsher says he preferred the NFL potential, and academic quality of the Crimson Tide.

Cut 13 (11) “…next level.”

It’s was a significant day for Amite High, a school that got significant airtime on from national press for both of it’s high profile stars. Lee thanked the Tangipahoa institution for putting him in the spotlight…

Cut 14 (08) “…the year.”

Elsewhere the Purple and gold locked down four star defensive back Maurice Hampton out of Memphis.

Good and bad news for the Tigers today in Amite as LSU locks down one Amite Warrior, four star athlete Devonta Lee, but failed to secure the second ranked defensive tackle in the nation, Ishmael Sopsher, who signed for Bama. It’s was a significant day for Amite High, a school that got significant airtime on from national press for both of it’s high profile stars. Lee thanked the Tangipahoa institution for putting him in the spotlight…

Cut 14 (08) “…the year.”

Elsewhere the Purple and gold locked down four star defensive back Maurice Hampton out of Memphis.

A now former Vermilion Parish deputy is out of a job and behind bars after an investigation by the special victims unit of state police.  State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says the investigation of 42-year-old Bryan Kibodeaux of Abbeville began in late January from a tip given to law enforcement.

Cut 10 (06) “…each of those.”

The President addressed the country last night for the State of the Union, and Senator Bill Cassidy says the Commander in Chief touched on some key issues…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Entergy is bringing advanced meters to the company’s customers.  The roll out for homes and businesses starts this month in New Orleans.  Entergy VP of grid modernization Lauren Kenney.

Cut 6 (06) “…done more quickly.”

A now-former Vermilion Parish deputy is out of a job and behind bars after an investigation by the special victims unit of state police.  State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says the investigation of 42-year-old Bryan Kibodeaux of Abbeville began in late January from a tip given to law enforcement.

Cut 9 (09) “…was the case.”

Sandifer says Kibodeaux was arrested following the execution of a search warrant of his home.

President Donald Trump spoke to the nation last night for this year’s State of the Union address, touching on a series of issues including the border wall debate, the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy issues. Senator Bill Cassidy says the President is willing to work with Democratic opposition in the House to find a border security compromise, but it must include funding for additional physical wall.

Cut 5 (09) “…southern border.”

The number two defensive tackle in the nation, Amite High star Ishmael Sopshure has decided on where he’ll play college ball…

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Filing your taxes will be a bit different from recent years with 2018 being the first year of the Trump administration’s implementation of a new tax plan.  CPA Carrie Grinnell says while the presentation of the tax forms were pitched as being simpler, she says it appears it’s a bit more spread out.

Cut 8 (10) “…to successive pages.”

Mixed bag for LSU in Amite for National Signing Day. The Tiger’s locked down one Warrior, four star athlete Devonta Lee, but failed to secure the second ranked defensive tackle in the nation, Ishmael Sopsher, who signed for Bama. Sopsher says it’s nothing personal Tigers fans…

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Elsewhere the Purple and gold locked down four star defensive back Maurice Hampton out of Memphis.

A now former Vermilion Parish deputy is out of a job and behind bars after an investigation by the special victims unit of state police.  State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says several agencies contributed to the investigation and arrest of 42-year-old Bryan Kibodeaux of Abbeville for sexual abuse of a minor.

Cut 11 (05)   “…in this case.”

The investigation began in January.

Filing your taxes will be a bit different from recent years with 2018 being the first year of the Trump administration’s implementation of a new tax plan.  CPA Carrie Grinnell says the taxpayers will notice the standard deduction is higher, but the forecast is that a majority of taxpayers may see that offset by the lack of itemized deductions.

Cut 7 (09) “…the standard deductions.”

Grinnell says she’s heard from the IRS that tax refunds should be processed and distributed just as timely as it was in past years.

President Donald Trump spoke to the nation last night for this year’s State of the Union address. The President and his Republican allies in Congress attempted and failed earlier in the term to make sweeping changes to healthcare, including several votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Cassidy says the President understands the country’s healthcare system is still in need of reform.

Cut 4 (11) “…or not.″

A now-former Vermilion Parish deputy is out of a job and behind bars after an investigation by the special victims unit of state police.  State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says the investigation of 42-year-old Bryan Kibodeaux of Abbeville began in late January from a tip given to law enforcement.

Cut 10 (09) “…was the case.”

Sandifer says Kibodeaux was arrested following the execution of a search warrant of his home.

There’s been a rash of measles outbreaks across the country, Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000, but there’s been an uptick in the number of cases in recent years. Most new cases are directly linked to travelers returning from unvaccinated countries, and LDH Immunization Director Frank Welch says almost all of those infected share one thing in common…

Cut 11 (08) “….vaccinated.”

LSU has the 6^th ranked recruiting class according to 247Sports heading into National Signing Day today. 247Sports analyst Billy Embody says the Purple and Gold are racing to lock up. Four star prospect, cornerback/wide receiver Devonta Lee is also reportedly leaning towards Baton Rouge. Embody says it’s been a long hard fight for the Tangipahoa star, but it looks ready to come to a close…

Cut 6 (12) “…pick LSU.”

Filing your taxes will be a bit different from recent years with 2018 being the first year of the Trump administration’s implementation of a new tax plan.  CPA Carrie Grinnell says while the presentation of the tax forms were pitched as being simpler, she says it appears it’s a bit more spread out.

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The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is warning residents of south Louisiana to be aware of a rabies-like disease spotted in animals such as raccoons, foxes, coyotes, and skunks.  It’s called canine distemper and it is contagious to unvaccinated dogs. State wildlife veterinarian Dr. Jim LaCour says the virus will affect a dog’s gastrointestinal tract to start with.

Cut 13 (10) “…in unvaccinated dogs.”

LSU has the 6^th ranked recruiting class according to 247Sports heading into National Signing Day today. 247Sports analyst Billy Embody says at the top of the list is the battle for one of the best defensive tackles in the nation, Ishmael Sopsher from Amite in the perpetual recruiting battleground of Tangipahoa Parish.

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The Tigers have signed four star defensive back Maurice Hampton out of Memphis this morning.
Measles is on the rise nationwide and The Louisiana Department of Health says it’s a good reminder to make sure your kids are getting vaccinated.

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Filing your taxes will be a bit different from recent years with 2018 being the first year of the Trump administration’s implementation of a new tax plan.  CPA Carrie Grinnell says the taxpayers will notice the standard deduction is higher, but the forecast is that a majority of taxpayers may see that offset by the lack of itemized deductions.

Cut 7 (09) “…the standard deductions.”