Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast. Attorney John Carmouche calls the settlement with Freeport McMoRan Inc. a huge victory.
Cut 4 (11) “…of the cases.”

The settlement requires the approval of 12 coastal parish governments.

The Saints defense has stepped up in back to back wins with Drew Brees sidelined. Defensive end Cam Jordan says Brees or no, they’re on a mission.

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The D has been particularly effective in the first halves of games, only allowing ten points in the last two contests.

Voters head to the polls October 12th to make their picks for the primary and the last two independent polls have shown a shakeup in the race with Eddie Rispone vaulting past Congressman Abraham. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’s likely thanks to a series of attack ads.

Cut 11 (10) “…it right.”

The state party warned Republican candidates not to attack each other in the primary, because it would lead to another term for Democrat Edwards.
October is typically a quiet time for hurricane activity in Louisiana, and once we make it through Halloween, State Climatologist Barry Keim says expect things to get a lot quieter.
Cut 8 (08) “…5 or 6 years ago.”
Keim says the last two months of hurricane season are typically more active for the eastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico.

We’re two weeks from the primary and recent independent polls show the biggest question remaining is whether Governor Edwards can avoid a run-off with top polling Republican Eddie Rispone. Ralph Abraham used to be the Republican favorite, but that’s changed. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Abraham’s fundraising woes finally caught up to him.

Cut 10 (08) “…case.”

The primary is set for October 12^th, with a potential run-off scheduled for November 16^th.

The Saints’ defense shuts down an explosive Cowboys offense to give the Black and Gold a 12-10 win in front of the home crowd.

Dallas was held to just 257 yards and one touchdown after coming into the game the league’s second most prolific offense. Coach Sean Payton is proud of the gritty performance.

Cut 13 (09) “areas”

Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with Freeport McMoRan Inc, one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast.  Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle”

October is typically quiet time for hurricane activity for Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says historical data reflects favorably for the month as the average is having two named storms to make landfall on the Bayou state.

Cut 7 (07) “…hurricanes really drop.” 

Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast. Attorney John Carmouche calls the settlement with Freeport McMoRan Inc. a huge victory for those that live in coastal parishes.
The settlement requires the approval of 12 coast parish governments, an approval Carmouche believes could be reached in the coming months. Freeport’s deal would require a $15 million payment at first, with the company disbursing money over 22 years.
Cut 6 (08) “…for both parties.”

October is typically quiet time for hurricane activity for Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the last two months of hurricane season are typically more active for the eastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico or the east coast due to steering currents shifting.
Cut 9 (10) “…as much vigor.”

We’re two weeks from the primary and recent independent polls show the biggest question remaining is whether Governor Edwards can avoid a run-off with top polling Republican Eddie Rispone. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Governor Edwards continues to creep closer to winning outright in the primary, but Pinsonat says his campaign must be concerned about numbers in the upper 40’s.
Cut 12 (06) “…percent”
The primary is set for October 12th, with a potential run-off scheduled for November 16th.

The Saints’ defense shuts down an explosive Cowboys offense to give the Black and Gold a 12-10 win in front of the home crowd.
There were a few questionable calls throughout the game on pass interference. Payton says while he appreciates the new option to challenge, he’s seen too many coaches blow a time out on the attempt.
Cut 15 (10) “…approach”
New Orleans takes on Tampa at home next Sunday.

For the second Governor’s race in a row top polling Republicans are attacking each other despite calls from the state party to focus all efforts on John Bel Edwards. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

October is typically quiet time for hurricane activity for Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says once the state makes it through Halloween, the chances of a named storm drops significantly.
Cut 8 (08) “…5 or 6 years ago.”

Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast. Attorney John Carmouche says nearly all of the money goes toward restoration efforts for coastal marshes and wetlands, which often serve as a buffer from hurricanes and flooding. The settlement could set the standard on future litigation with other oil and gas firms.
Cut 5 (10) “…along the coast.”

The Saints’ defense shuts down an explosive Cowboys offense to give the Black and Gold a 12-10 win in front of the home crowd.
Dallas was held to just 257 yards and one touchdown after coming into the game the league’s second most prolific offense.
Two time rushing leader Zeke Elliot was contained for just 35 yards on the night.
The Saints offense was crippled by repeated penalties on the offensive line, and QB Teddy Bridgewater just couldn’t crack the endzone. Payton says the self-inflicted wounds are unacceptable.
Cut 14 (11) “…overcome”

With the arrival of October comes the start of the final two months of hurricane season. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast. Attorney John Carmouche calls the settlement with Freeport McMoRan Inc. a huge victory for those that live in coastal parishes.
Cut 4 (11) “…of the cases.”

We’re two weeks from the primary and recent independent polls show the biggest question remaining is whether Governor Edwards can avoid a run-off with top polling Republican Eddie Rispone.
Ralph Abraham used to be the Republican favorite, but that’s changed. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says This month’s campaign finance report shows Rispone with 6.3 million on hand, Governor Edwards with 5.7 million, and Abraham with 1.4 million.
Rispone appears to have vaulted Abraham thanks to a series of attack ads calling Abraham disloyal to the President. Pinsonat says the attacks were effective.
Cut 11 (10) “…it right.”
The Saints’ defense shuts down an explosive Cowboys offense to give the Black and Gold a 12-10 win in front of the home crowd.
Dallas was held to just 257 yards and one touchdown after coming into the game the league’s second most prolific offense. Coach Sean Payton is proud of the gritty performance.
Cut 13 (09) “areas”

The Saints’ defense shuts down an explosive Cowboys offense to give the Black and Gold a 12-10 win in front of the home crowd.
Dallas was held to just 257 yards and one touchdown after coming into the game the league’s second most prolific offense. Coach Sean Payton is proud of the gritty performance.
Cut 13 (09) “areas”
Two time rushing leader Zeke Elliot was contained for just 35 yards on the night.
The Saints offense was crippled by repeated penalties on the offensive line, and QB Teddy Bridgewater just couldn’t crack the endzone. Payton says the self-inflicted wounds are unacceptable.
Cut 14 (11) “…overcome”
Bridgewater’s 193 yards through the air makes it two weeks in a row the formerly explosive passing game as failed to crack 200 yards.

In other scores around the league, the chief’s rallied late to defeat the Detroit Lions 34-30. Patriots beat the Bills 16-10, Browns over the Ravens 40-28, The bears topped the Vikings 16-6, Raiders over colts 31-24, Giants topped the skins 24-3, Chargers over dolphins 30-10, Jaguars barely getting by Bronco’s 26-24, former LSU star Leonard Fournette ran for a career-high 225 yards. Seahawks over the cardinals 27-10 Panthers over Houston 16-10 and the titans topped the dirty birds 24-21.

Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with Freeport McMoRan Inc, one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle”
Former Louisiana Sen. Heulette “Clo” Fontenot Jr. was killed in a car wreck Sunday morning after driving into the path of an oncoming car on a Livingston Parish highway, authorities said. The Louisiana State Police said Fontenot, 58, of Denham Springs, failed to yield for an oncoming Lexus while making a left turn around 11:30 a.m. on LA 63. The Lexus struck the passenger side of Fontenot’s car, State Police said.Fontenot, who wasn’t wearing a seat belt, died of his injuries after being brought to the hospital.
Pig guts

October is typically quiet time for hurricane activity for Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says historical data reflects favorably for the month as the average is having two named storms to make landfall on the Bayou state.
Cut 7 (07) “…hurricanes really drop.”

We’re two weeks from the primary and recent independent polls show the biggest question remaining is whether Governor Edwards can avoid a run-off with top polling Republican Eddie Rispone.
Ralph Abraham used to be the Republican favorite, but that’s changed. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Abraham’s fundraising woes finally caught up to him.
Cut 10 (08) “…case.”

Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with Freeport McMoRan Inc, one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast.  Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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With the arrival of October comes the start of the final two months of hurricane season. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

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For the second Governor’s race in a row top polling Republicans are attacking each other despite calls from the state party to focus all efforts on John Bel Edwards. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

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Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast.  Attorney John Carmouche calls the settlement with Freeport McMoRan Inc. a huge victory for those that live in coastal parishes.

Cut 4 (11) “…of the cases.”

Carmouche says nearly all of the money goes toward restoration efforts for coastal marshes and wetlands, which often serve as a buffer from hurricanes and flooding. The settlement could set the standard on future litigation with other oil and gas firms.

Cut 5 (10) “…along the coast.”

The settlement requires the approval or 12 coast parish governments, an approval Carmouche believes could be reached in the coming months.  Freeport’s deal would require a $15 million payment at first, with the company disbursing money over 22 years.

Cut 6 (08) “…for both parties.”

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October is typically quiet time for hurricane activity for Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says historical data reflects favorably for the month as the average is having two named storms to make landfall on the Bayou state.

Cut 7 (07) “…hurricanes really drop.” 

Keim says once the state makes it through Halloween, the chances of a named storm drops significantly.

Cut 8 (08) “…5 or 6 years ago.”

Keim says the last two months of hurricane season are typically more active for the eastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico or the east coast due to steering currents shifting.

Cut 9 (10)  “…as much vigor.”

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We’re two weeks from the primary and recent independent polls show the biggest question remaining is whether Governor Edwards can avoid a run-off with top polling Republican Eddie Rispone.

Ralph Abraham used to be the Republican favorite, but that’s changed. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Abraham’s fundraising woes finally caught up to him.

Cut 10 (08) “…case.”

This month’s campaign finance report shows Rispone with 6.3 million on hand, Governor Edwards with 5.7 million, and Abraham with 1.4 million.

Rispone appears to have vaulted Abraham thanks to a series of attack ads calling Abraham disloyal to the President. Pinsonat says the attacks were effective.

Cut 11 (10) “…it right.” 

The state party warned Republican candidates not to attack each other in the primary, because it would lead to another term for Democrat Edwards.

Governor Edwards continues to creep closer to winning outright in the primary, but Pinsonat says his campaign must be concerned about numbers in the upper 40’s.

Cut 12 (06) “…percent”

The primary is set for October 12^th, with a potential run-off scheduled for November 16^th.

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The Saints’ defense shuts down an explosive Cowboys offense to give the Black and Gold a 12-10 win in front of the home crowd.

Dallas was held to just 257 yards and one touchdown after coming into the game the league’s second most prolific offense. Coach Sean Payton is proud of the gritty performance.

Cut 13 (09) “areas”

Two time rushing leader Zeke Elliot was contained for just 35 yards on the night.

The Saints offense was crippled by repeated penalties on the offensive line, and QB Teddy Bridgewater just couldn’t crack the endzone. Payton says the self-inflicted wounds are unacceptable.

Cut 14 (11) “…overcome” 

Bridgewater’s 193 yards through the air makes it two weeks in a row the formerly explosive passing game has failed to crack 200 yards.

There were a few questionable calls throughout the game on pass interference. Payton says while he appreciates the new option to challenge, he’s seen too many coaches blow a time out on the attempt.

Cut 15 (10) “…approach”

New Orleans takes on Tampa at home next Sunday.

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Cut 16  (19) “…ball around”

cut 17  (19) “…to the table” 

Cut 18 (10) our job” 

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cut 19 (13)   “this week”   

cut 20 (24) “they play 

Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with Freeport McMoRan Inc, one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast.  Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle”

_______________________________

With the arrival of October comes the start of the final two months of hurricane season. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

________________________

For the second Governor’s race in a row top polling Republicans are attacking each other despite calls from the state party to focus all efforts on John Bel Edwards. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

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Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast.  Attorney John Carmouche calls the settlement with Freeport McMoRan Inc. a huge victory for those that live in coastal parishes.

Cut 4 (11) “…of the cases.”

Carmouche says nearly all of the money goes toward restoration efforts for coastal marshes and wetlands, which often serve as a buffer from hurricanes and flooding. The settlement could set the standard on future litigation with other oil and gas firms.

Cut 5 (10) “…along the coast.”

The settlement requires the approval or 12 coast parish governments, an approval Carmouche believes could be reached in the coming months.  Freeport’s deal would require a $15 million payment at first, with the company disbursing money over 22 years.

Cut 6 (08) “…for both parties.”

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October is typically quiet time for hurricane activity for Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says historical data reflects favorably for the month as the average is having two named storms to make landfall on the Bayou state.

Cut 7 (07) “…hurricanes really drop.” 

Keim says once the state makes it through Halloween, the chances of a named storm drops significantly.

Cut 8 (08) “…5 or 6 years ago.”

Keim says the last two months of hurricane season are typically more active for the eastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico or the east coast due to steering currents shifting.

Cut 9 (10)  “…as much vigor.”

_______________________

We’re two weeks from the primary and recent independent polls show the biggest question remaining is whether Governor Edwards can avoid a run-off with top polling Republican Eddie Rispone.

Ralph Abraham used to be the Republican favorite, but that’s changed. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Abraham’s fundraising woes finally caught up to him.

Cut 10 (08) “…case.”

This month’s campaign finance report shows Rispone with 6.3 million on hand, Governor Edwards with 5.7 million, and Abraham with 1.4 million.

Rispone appears to have vaulted Abraham thanks to a series of attack ads calling Abraham disloyal to the President. Pinsonat says the attacks were effective.

Cut 11 (10) “…it right.” 

The state party warned Republican candidates not to attack each other in the primary, because it would lead to another term for Democrat Edwards.

Governor Edwards continues to creep closer to winning outright in the primary, but Pinsonat says his campaign must be concerned about numbers in the upper 40’s.

Cut 12 (06) “…percent”

The primary is set for October 12^th, with a potential run-off scheduled for November 16^th.

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Cut 13 (13) “are lies”

Cut 14 (12) “…applause” 

Cut 15 (11) “…statement”

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Cut 16  (19) “…ball around”

cut 17  (19) “…to the table” 

Cut 18 (10) our job” 

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cut 19 (13)   “this week”   

cut 20 (24) “they play 

Two weeks from now voters will head to the polls for the primary, and We Ask America Pollster Andrew Weissert says their recent survey shows Governor Edwards needs to avoid a run-off because Republicans look ready to unite behind either Eddie Rispone or Ralph Abraham.

Cut 8 (09) “ unfavorable”

The poll shows Edwards at 47 percent, just shy of the 50 percent plus one needed to get re-election.

The candidates were asked about their view of capital punishment Thursday at the second gubernatorial debate, with now top polling Republican surprising some by stating his opposition to the practice due to his faith. Congressman Abraham wasn’t shy about his support for the option, and Edwards continued his policy of refusing to state where he personally stands on the issue, instead saying he is bound by law as Governor to allow the practice in Louisiana.

Cut 14 (10) “…and chose”

You can celebrate National Hunting and Fishing day today at LDWF events in Baton Rouge, Haughton, Woodworth, and Monroe. LDWF spokesperson Trey Iles says here will be something for everyone, no matter the skill level.

Cut 11 (08) “…bait a hook.” 

The event is free and will feature various outdoors clubs, conservation organizations, businesses and more.

Early voting starts today and anyone rolling up to the polls will be treated to a new voting machine that looks a bit like an Ipad and requires a card to be inserted for activation. Lafayette Parish Registrar of Voters Charlene Meaux-Menard says  while she expects the operation of the machine to be easy for voters, each voting location will have a person to assist in the voting process if needed.

Cut 5 (07) “…be very easy.”