According to a most recent poll making the rounds in major statewide media support for President Trump is plummeting. The work collected is by reportedly an independent commission, but U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the surprising low level of support for a prominent conservative politician may indicate the pollster was hired by a more left leaning source…

Cut 13 (12) “…no chance’”  

One question shows Louisianans oppose a second term for the President 54 percent to 37 percent.

Zion Williamson the newest Pelican and Basketball Phemon visited the Big Easy earlier in the week to take in some of the sites, had a meal at Commander’s Palace and started fielding questions about his future home the birthplace of jazz.

Cut 5 (10) “…question.”

New Orleans has lost another legend, The Randazzo family posted on Facebook Manual Randazzo Senior, the last original creator of the Randazzo family King Cake recipe passed away. The Randazzo king cake has been a New Orleans tradition since 1965. The Randazzo family says he lives on in every king cake baked and with every experience shared among family and friends. Randazzo was 91 years old.

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Memorial events for music legend Dr. John who died two weeks ago are ongoing at the Orpheum Theater until 10:30 this morning in New Orleans. A private memorial will follow from one to until three. Then the public is invited to a second line which begins at the Orpheum at three pm. Dr. John leaves the world a great body of music that he not only performed but he wrote as well. The New Orleans native died of a heart attack at the age of 77 on June 6 (Music bed underneath)

Duke legend Zion Williamson is on his way to New Orleans to greet the fans after being selected first in the NBA Draft last night…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Zion is from Spartanburg, South Carolina so he’s used to the south and he visited the Big Easy earlier in the week to take in some of the sites and started fielding questions about his future home the birthplace of jazz.

Cut 5 (10) “…question.” (1:30)

A poll is out and making the rounds in major statewide media showing President Trump’s support in Louisiana is cratering, but a political analyst says there’s serious reason to doubt the poll’s accuracy.

UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the poll also shows Governor Edwards with a three to one lead over his closest Republican competitor, which doesn’t clear the commonsense test…

Cut 12 (09)   “…percent”

The poll by Verne Kennedy claims a margin of error of 4.1 percent.

The heat is definitely on this summer in the Bayou state and Louisiana Human Society Director Jeff Dorson wants to remind owners not to leave pets in cars unattended as it only takes a few minutes for the heat to cause organ failure and kill an animal.

Cut 11 (09) “…a fur coat.”

State climatologists are predicting higher than normal temps this summer for the state.

Duke legend Zion Williamson is on his way to New Orleans to greet the fans after being selected first in the NBA Draft…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Zion is from Spartanburg, South Carolina so he’s used to the south and he visited the Big Easy earlier in the week to take in some of the sites and started fielding questions about his future home the birthplace of jazz.

Cut 5 (10) “…question.”

Pelicans’ Executive Vice President David Griffin sat triumphantly at a post draft press conference after selecting Zion Williamson at 1, Center Jaxson Hayes at 8, and shooting guard Nikeil Alexander-Walker at 17 in the first round.

Griffin says everyone in, and outside of the organization is gearing up for a bright, winning future…

Cut 6 (10) “…passed.”

Griffin came into the night with the 1^st and 4^th pick, but traded the fourth and Solomon Hill’s burdensome contract to Atlanta for the 8^th and 17^th. This gives the team ample cap room in free agency.

The Pelicans’ head honcho used the moment to reaffirm his commitment to at times embattled coach Alvin Gentry. He says Gentry and Williamson forged a special bond over their shared upbringing in the Carolinas…

Cut 7 (11) “…slavery”

Pelicans’ Executive Vice President David Griffin sat triumphantly at a post draft press conference after selecting Zion Williamson at number 1, in the first round of the NBA draft this week. Griffin says everyone in, and outside of the organization is gearing up for a bright, winning future…

Cut 6 (12) “…franchise.”

Griffin came into the night with the 1^st and 4^th pick, but traded the fourth and Solomon Hill’s burdensome contract to Atlanta for the 8^th and 17^th.

The Pelicans’ head honcho also used the moment to reaffirm his commitment to at times embattled coach Alvin Gentry. He says Gentry and Williamson forged a special bond over their shared upbringing in the Carolinas…

Cut 7 (10) “…level”

A recent poll making the rounds in the media shows support for President Trump in Louisiana is not what is used to be. But U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross questions the validity of the survey. Another shock in the poll was the data that Louisianans oppose the President’s border wall plan 49 percent to 41 percent. Cross says sometimes you have to take poll results with a grain of salt.

Cut 14 (10) “…the wall” 

The summer is upon us and those temps are not just brutal on humans, but animals as well.  Louisiana Humane Society Director Jeff Dorson says with the mercury rising, so do the phone calls about pets being tied up in the heat.

Cut 9 (09) “…appreciate it too.”

Zion Williamson is officially a Pelican now and the basketball Phenom was overcome with emotion after being the 2019 NBA first round draft pick.

Cut 3 (12) “…hit me.”

According to a most recent poll making the rounds in major statewide media support for President Trump is plummeting. The work collected is by reportedly an independent commission, but U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the surprising low level of support for a prominent conservative politician may indicate the pollster was hired by a more left leaning source…

Cut 13 (12) “…no chance’”  

One question shows Louisianans oppose a second term for the President 54 percent to 37 percent.

The summertime season can pose a danger to your pets. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

cut 2 (30) I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

Memorial events for music legend Dr. John who died two weeks ago will be held Saturday in New Orleans.  There will be a public visitation at the Orpheum Theater from 7 until 10:30 am.  A private memorial will follow from 1 to 3. Then the public is invited to a second line which begins at the Orpheum at 3 pm. Dr. John leaves the world a great body of music that he not only performed but he wrote as well. The New Orleans native died of a heart attack at the age of 77 on June 6.

Duke legend Zion Williamson is on his way to New Orleans to greet the fans after being selected first in the NBA Draft last night…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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The summertime season can pose a danger to your pets. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

cut 2 (30) I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

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Zion Williamson is officially a Pelican, and New Orleans is buzzing about the Duke legend’s selection with the first pick in last night’s NBA Draft.

After shaking hands with the commissioner, Zion, his mom, and his little brother gathered for an interview where the top pick was overcome with emotion. He spoke about it afterwards…

Cut 3 (09) “…through it.”

Williamson grew up in the Carolinas and went to school in the town of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

The phenom joins one of the youngest teams In the league, a team that is brimming with potential after trading for Lakers young guns Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Josh Hart. Zion says that kind of foundation makes New Orleans a perfect jumping off point for his young career.

Cut 4 (10) “…over there.”

The former Lakers were acquired when New Orleans traded Anthony Davis to the Lakers. The team also received a bevy of first round picks, including the 4^th pick this year, that was traded for the 8^th and 17^th.

The team’s first overall pick in last night’s draft visited the city earlier in the week and got a taste of the culture that he’ll be stewing in for at least the next half decade. At his post draft press conference, Williamson got a taste of the kinds of questions he’ll be faced with in the Big Easy.

Cut 5 (10) “…question.”

Williamson averaged 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists a game shooting a unbelievable 68 percent from the floor at Duke last year.

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Pelicans’ Executive Vice President David Griffin sat triumphantly at a post draft press conference after selecting Zion Williamson at 1, Center Jaxson Hayes at 8, and shooting guard Nikeil Alexander-Walker at 17 in the first round.

Griffin says everyone in, and outside of the organization is gearing up for a bright, winning future…

Cut 6 (10) “…passed.”

Griffin came into the night with the 1^st and 4^th pick, but traded the fourth and Solomon Hill’s burdensome contract to Atlanta for the 8^th and 17^th. This gives the team ample cap room in free agency.

The Pelicans’ head honcho used the moment to reaffirm his commitment to at times embattled coach Alvin Gentry. He says Gentry and Williamson forged a special bond over their shared upbringing in the Carolinas…

Cut 7 (11) “…slavery”

Griffin says he knows fans have high expectations for Williamson, but for the upcoming 2019-2020, it’ll still be established All-Star point guard Jrue Holliday’s team…

Cut 8 (10) “…reparations.”

Griffin added they talked to Jrue after the Anthony Davis trade about becoming the new team leader.
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Summer has arrived and the first day of the season is seeing the heat index in the triple digits in some areas.  Those temps are not just brutal on humans, but on the four-legged family members as well.  Louisiana Humane Society Director Jeff Dorson says with the mercury rising, so do the phone calls about pets being tied up in the heat.

Cut 9 (09) “…appreciate it too.”

Dorson recommends making sure pets are properly hydrated and if they do have to stay outside, looking into finding them shade or even getting them a small pool of water in which to help keep them cool.

Dorson says vets are already treating pets for burns to their paws from hot pavement.
Cut 10 (11) “…are in June.”

Dorson says the most egregious offense is leaving pets in cars unattended as it only takes a few minutes for the heat to cause organ failure and kill an animal.

Cut 11 (09) “…a fur coat.”

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A poll is out and making the rounds in major statewide media showing President Trump’s support in Louisiana is cratering, but a political analyst says there’s serious reason to doubt the poll’s accuracy.

UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the poll also shows Governor Edwards with a three to one lead over his closest Republican competitor, which doesn’t clear the commonsense test…

Cut 12 (09)   “…percent”

The poll by Verne Kennedy claims a margin of error of 4.1 percent.

The work is reportedly an independent commission, but Cross says the surprising low levels of support for prominent conservative politicians and policies may indicate the pollster was hired by a more left leaning source…

Cut 13 (12) “…no chance’”  

One question shows Louisianans oppose a second term for the President 54 percent to 37 percent.

Another shock in the poll was the data indicating Louisianans oppose the President’s border wall plan 49 percent to 41 percent. Cross says sometimes you have to take poll results with a grain of salt.

Cut 14 (10) “…the wall” 

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A two-month-old child is dead and the father is in jail after admitting to the police to striking the child several times in the back of the head.  Welsh Police Chief Marcus Crochet says the suspect did not have any previous criminal history.

Cut 15 (12) “…during a traffic stop.”

Authorities got the call around 6 o’clock on Thursday afternoon in reference to a child not breathing.  The child succumbed to the injuries Friday morning.

Crochet says it is rare that an event like this happens in the town and it has left the Jefferson Davis Parish community shaken.

Cut 16 (09) “…for this child.”

Chevallier is charged with manslaughter and is being held on at the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail.

Duke legend Zion Williamson is on his way to New Orleans to greet the fans after being selected first in the NBA Draft last night…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Zion is from Spartanburg, South Carolina so he’s used to the south and he visited the Big Easy earlier in the week to take in some of the sites and started fielding questions about his future home the birthplace of jazz.

Cut 5 (10) “…question.” (1:30)

A poll is out and making the rounds in major statewide media showing President Trump’s support in Louisiana is cratering, but a political analyst says there’s serious reason to doubt the poll’s accuracy.

UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the poll also shows Governor Edwards with a three to one lead over his closest Republican competitor, which doesn’t clear the commonsense test…

Cut 12 (09)   “…percent”

The poll by Verne Kennedy claims a margin of error of 4.1 percent.

The heat is definitely on this summer in the Bayou state and Louisiana Human Society Director Jeff Dorson wants to remind owners not to leave pets in cars unattended as it only takes a few minutes for the heat to cause organ failure and kill an animal.

Cut 11 (09) “…a fur coat.”

State climatologists are predicting higher than normal temps this summer for the state.

It was an emotional night for the first pick in the NBA Draft and New Orleans’ newest Pelican Zion Williamson.

Cut 3 (12) “…hit me.”

Pelicans’ Executive Vice President David Griffin sat triumphantly at a post draft press conference after selecting Zion Williamson at 1, Center Jaxson Hayes at 8, and shooting guard Nikeil  Alexander-Walker at 17 in the first round.

Griffin says everyone in, and outside of the organization is gearing up for a bright, winning future…

Cut 6 (12) “…a franchise.”

(Griffin came into the night with the 1^st and 4^th pick, but traded the fourth and Solomon Hill’s burdensome contract to Atlanta for the 8^th and 17^th. This gives the team ample cap room in free agency.)

Summer has arrived and the first day of the season is seeing the heat index in the triple digits in some areas.  Those temps are not just brutal on humans, but on the four-legged family members as well.  Louisiana Humane Society Director Jeff Dorson says with the mercury rising, so do the phone calls about pets being tied up in the heat.

Cut 9 (09) “…appreciate it too.”

Memorial events for music legend Dr. John who died two weeks ago will be held tomorrow in New Orleans.  There will be a public visitation at the Orpheum Theater from 7 until 10:30 am.  A private memorial will follow from 1 to 3. Then the public is invited to a second line which begins at the Orpheum at 3 pm. Dr. John leaves the world a great body of music that he not only performed but he wrote as well. The New Orleans native died of a heart attack at the age of 77 on

Zion Williamson is officially a Pelican, and New Orleans is buzzing about the Duke legend’s selection as the first pick in the NBA Draft last night. Zion is from Spartanburg, South Carolina so he’s used to the south and he visited the Big Easy earlier in the week to take in some of the sites. He had a meal at Commanders Place and started fielding questions about his future home the birthplace of jazz.

Cut 5 (10) “…question.”

Williamson averaged 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists and a game shooting unbelievable 68 percent from the floor at Duke last year.

Zion is hot and so is the state according to state climatologist Barry Keim. The long range forecast from the climate prediction center are higher than normal temps.

Cut 14 (08) “…summer even worse.”

The state of Louisiana has reached a settlement with Bell Helicopter over an economic development deal that never took flight in Lafayette. The Daily Advertiser reports Bell Helicopter is ordered to pay the state about $9.5 million in cash. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson also told the newspaper that the state will keep a helicopter valued at $4 million. The deal with Bell Helicopter was highly touted when announced by former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration in 2013, but when Bell Helicopter failed to meet hiring goals the deal was off. The company moved its operations to Amarillo last year.

An anonymous individual donates a 2-point-52 million dollar gift to the Nicholls State athletics department to contribute to a 6-point-5 dollar million building project. Athletics Director Mike Roan says the success of the program as well as the culture established by the coach and players is a big reason for the donation.

Cut 12 (09) “…to our program.”

The donor will be revealed at a future date, along with naming information of the new center.

Duke legend Zion Williamson is on his way to New Orleans to greet the fans after being selected first in the NBA Draft last night…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Zion isn’t the only thing that’s hot right now, State Climatologist Barry Keim says two factors are likely contributing to the hotter than normal temps in the Bayou State.

Cut 15 (10) “…less cloud cover.”

On his monthly talk show Governor Edwards responded to criticism of his signature of a fetal heartbeat abortion ban from pro-choice voters. Edwards tried to alleviate concerns of pro-choice Democrats before the governor’s race this fall that Louisiana’s economic progress under his watch will allow the state to invest in programs championed by progressive voters.

Cut 9 (11) “…investments.”

An anonymous individual donates a 2-point-52 million dollar gift to the Nicholls State athletics department to contribute to a 6-point-5 million dollar building project. The project will fund the expansion of Barker Hall to include a football operations center. Athletics Director Mike Roan says the size of the gift is one of the record books.

Cut 10 (10) “…Nicholls State University.”