Its Labor Day and the job market is getting lots of attention in the governor’s race with the Edwards administration touting full employment, but the Republican challengers say the state is the only one to have lost jobs over the last year. LSU Economist Loren Scott says the economy is not growing at a rapid pace.
Cut 12 (10) “…half a percent.”
Scott says the offshore oil and gas industry remains stagnant and the boom in the petro chemical industry has tapered off.

LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow was named SEC offensive player of the week today for tying a school-record by throwing five touchdown passes in the blowout victory over Georgia Southern. Burrow expected a strong start to the season…
cut 10 (07) “….to be had”
Burrow and the Tigers visit 10th ranked Texas this Saturday.

An LSU study finds temperatures go up and humidity goes down locally in the months after a hurricane passes through a region. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

The National Hurricane Center is busy on this Labor Day. Much of their attention is focused on Hurricane Dorian which is barely moving as it pounds the Bahamas. There’s also an area of low pressure in the central Gulf of Mexico that has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression as it moves towards Mexico’s coastline.

On this Labor Day, what is the state of Louisiana’s labor market? Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Authorities were involved in a high-speed chase on I-10 westbound that ended in Jefferson Davis Parish. Based on media reports the cops were after a murder suspect out of Franklin. Franklin Police say a female subject was found dead in the area of Scottie Street near Pine.

The governor’s race is about to heat up. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the post-Labor Day stretch is generally the point when the public begins to pay attention to the race, so expect a hectic next 40 days…
Cut 4 (10) “…coming up”
The first televised debate is September 19th.

Saturday’s season opener for the 6th ranked LSU Tigers could not have gone any better as the Bayou Bengals were clicking from the start and easily defeated Georgia Southern 55-3. The spread offense we heard about all offseason was as good as advertised as the Tigers scored on their first five possessions. Head Coach Ed Orgeron liked what he saw.
Cut 9 (10) “…pleased with.”
Quarterback Joe Burrow was named today as SEC Offensive Player of the Week after tying a school-record with five touchdown passes.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation has received 76 million dollars from the federal government that will go towards expanding I-12 between U-S 190 and LA 59 and five bridge replacement projects around the state. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says this year’s allocation from the feds is slightly lower than last year and below the 100 million anticipated, but it comes after years of record levels of funding.
Cut 6 (11) “…of that”

The LSU offense is getting high praise for its performance in the season-opening 55-3 win over Georgia Southern. But the Tigers defense played really well too, holding the Eagles triple-option offense attack to 98 total yards. Defensive End Rashard Lawrence says they were coached up well…
cut 11 (11) “…one dimensional”
The Tigers face a bigger test in week two when they are at 10th ranked Texas.

Many people who work are enjoying a day off today for Labor Day. Escalating trade tensions with China has some concerned about the possibility of a recession. But LSU economist doctor Loren Scott says of the forecasts he looks at, that doesn’t appear to be in the cards.
Cut 14 (08) “…us into recession.”

The Ascension Parish public school system has installed a lightning detection system to protect their student athletes when thunderstorms roll in. Perry Weather is the company behind the technology and owner Colin Perry says the units are also linked to a web tool so that the public nearby can check the status of outdoor activities…
cut 5 (11) “….be teh case”
The National Lightning Detection Network ranked Louisiana second in the nation for highest density of lightning.

LSU had a flawless performance in its season-opening win over Georgia Southern on Saturday, but the Tigers say there is room for improvement…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The state gets 76.2 million dollars from the feds to tackle a few much-needed improvements to eight bridges across the state, along with expansion work on I-12 between LA 21 and US 190. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says it covers a portion…

Cut 8 (09) “project”

Ascension Parish Public Schools get solar-powered lightning detection devices designed to keep their student-athletes safe when bad weather rolls in. Owner of Perry Weather, the company behind the technology, Colin Perry says his creation connects via cellular data to a national lightning detection network.

Cut 4 (09) “…99% detection efficiency.”

The strikes are detected locally if anything hits within an eight-mile radius.

There’s a lot of debate these days about the state of the Louisiana economy. The Governor says we’re doing great, but his GOP gubernatorial opponents are hammering home a message that the state lags behind the nation in average growth. LSU Economist Loren Scott says the truth is the economy isn’t great, for these two reasons…

Cut 13 (13) “…Lake Charles area.”

Kevin Barnhart spoke with an economist about the state of labor in Louisiana on Labor Day…

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

After 26-hours the Coast Guard called off the extensive search for a 26-year-old missing man late Sunday who was last seen swimming near Venice Saturday afternoon. The guard searched 216 square miles of open water around the state’s most southeastern tip, and utilized a coast guard helicopter, two coast guard boats, and a marine unit from the Plaquemine Parish Sherriff.

LSU’s new spread offense gives fans everything they could want and more in a 55-3 dismantling of a Georgia Southern team that grabbed ten wins last season. Quarterback Joe Burrow tied a school record with five touchdown passes and 278 yards through the air…

Cut 10 (07) “…to be had”

LSU takes on number 10 Texas next Saturday.

Eight bridges will be getting some support work done as part of the state’s 76.2 million dollar federal transportation allocation. Those eight bridges include the Bayou Boeuf Bridge in Avoyelles Parish, Creek Bridge in Red River, three bridges on LA 1042 in St. Helena, LA 532 over I-20 in Webster and the Amite River Bridge near French Settlement…

Cut 7 (06)“…economy”

That’s DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson who says the funds will also go towards an expansion project on I-12 in St. Tammany.

You couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the LSU season than the Tiger’s 55-3 dismantling of Georgia Southern. For nearly a decade fans have watched the Purple and Gold’s stone age offense try to keep pace with 21^st century concepts like using three or more wide receivers. That all changed Saturday as the team debuted it’s Joe Brady crafted spread attack spearheaded by a school record tying five TD performance by QB Joe Burrow…

Cut 10 (07) “…to be had”

LSU’s defense held Georgia Southern’s triple-option attack to just 98 total yards. Defensive end Rashard Lawrence.

Cut 11 (11) “…one dimensional” 

The Tigers face a much bigger test in week two when they visit 10th ranked Texas on Saturday. Texas smashed LA Tech 45-14 over the weekend.

The Saints’ linebackers are looking stronger as the team completes a trade with Miami that nets the Black and Gold a former defensive rookie of the year. Kiko Alonso will join New Orleans. In return, Miami will receive special teams linebacker Vince Biegel.

The Saints also secure their practice squad players. Tight end Dan Arnold, and receivers Emmanuel Butler and Lil’Jordan Humphrey headline the class, along with Derrick Kelly II, TJ Green, John Leglue, Michtel Loewen, Alize Mack, and Terrell Williams.

In other college action this weekend the Ragin Cajuns fell 38-28 to Mississippi State, ULM took down Grambling 31-9 in only the fourth ever matchup between the two, Nicholls lost 49-14 against Kansas State, and McNeese beat Southern 34-28 at a packed Cowboy stadium.

Saturday’s season opener for the 6th ranked LSU Tigers could not have gone any better as the Bayou Bengals were clicking from the state and easily defeated Georgia Southern 55-3. The spread offense we heard about all offseason was as good as advertised as the Tigers scored on their first five possessions. Head Coach Ed Orgeron liked what he saw.

Cut 9 (10) “…pleased with.”

Quarterback Joe Burrow tied a school record with five touchdown passes.

DOTD plans on using this year’s 76.2-million-dollar federal allocation to continue to improve I-12 in St. Tammany and to address eight bridges throughout the state. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says its slightly lower than last year’s allocation, and below the 100 million anticipated, but…

Cut 6 (11) “…of that”

Its Labor Day and the job market in the state is getting lots of attention in the governor’s race with the Edwards administration touting full employment, but the Republican challengers say the state is the only one to have lost jobs over the last year. LSU Economist Loren Scott says the economy is not growing at a rapid pace.

Cut 12 (10) “…half a percent.”

Ascension Parish Public Schools implements lightning detection units in an effort to protect student-athletes from severe weather dangers.  Owner of Perry Weather, the company behind the technology, Colin Perry says when strikes are detected within an eight-mile radius, the devices will alert everyone to seek shelter.

Cut 3 (10) “…to resume activity.”

At that point, there will be three intermittent blasts to let everyone know activities can resume.

LSU had a flawless performance in its season-opening win over Georgia Southern on Saturday, but the Tigers say there is room for improvement. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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On this Labor Day, what is the state of Louisiana’s labor market? Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

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Ascension Parish Public Schools implements lightning detection units in an effort to protect student-athletes from severe weather dangers.  Owner of Perry Weather, the company behind the technology, Colin Perry says when strikes are detected within an eight-mile radius, the devices will alert everyone to seek shelter.

Cut 3 (10) “…to resume activity.”

At that point, there will be three intermittent blasts to let everyone know activities can resume.

Perry says the devices are solar power and connected via cellular data to a national lightning detection network.

Cut 4 (09) “…99% detection efficiency.”

Perry says the units will also link to a web tool enabling the public to check on the status of outdoor activities.

Cut 5 (11) “…be the case.”

The National Lightning Detection Network ranked Louisiana second in the nation for highest density of lightning, reporting 1.1 million bolts statewide in 2017.
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DOTD plans on using this year’s 76.2-million-dollar federal allocation to continue to improve I-12 in St. Tammany and to address eight bridges throughout the state.

DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says its slightly lower than last year’s allocation, and below the 100 million anticipated, but it comes after years of record levels of funding.

Cut 6 (11) “…of that”

It also marks 19 straight years that the state has put up enough money to draw down the federal matching transportation dollars.

Those eight bridges include the Bayou Boeuf Bridge in Avoyelles Parish, Creek Bridge in Red River, three bridges on LA 1042 in St. Helena, LA 532 over I-20 in Webster and the Amite River Bridge near French Settlement.

Cut 7 (06)“…economy”

The deaths of four people in 2018 on I-12 in St. Tammany sparked calls to speed up expansion work between LA 21 and US 190. Wilson says these funds will help cover a portion of it.

Cut 8 (09) “project”

St. Tammany put up eight million dollars to help secure the federal funds for the project.

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Saturday’s season opener for the 6th ranked LSU Tigers could not have gone any better as the Bayou Bengals were clicking from the start and easily defeated Georgia Southern 55-3. The spread offense we heard about all offseason was as good as advertised as the Tigers scored on their first five possessions. Head Coach Ed Orgeron liked what he saw.

Cut 9 (10) “…pleased with.”

Quarterback Joe Burrow tied a school record with five touchdown passes. They all came in the first half. Three of them went to sophomore wide receiver Terrace Marshall. Burrow finished with 278 yards passing and expected a strong start to the season

Cut 10 (07) “…to be had”

LSU’s defense had no trouble stopping Georgia Southern’s triple-option offensive attack. The Eagles had just 98 total yards. Defensive end Rashard Lawrence says they were coached up well

Cut 11 (11) “…one dimensional” 

The Tigers face a much bigger test in week two when they visit 10th ranked Texas on Saturday. The Longhorns easily handled Louisiana Tech 45-14.

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Its Labor Day and the job market in the state is getting lots of attention in the governor’s race with the Edwards administration touting full employment, but the Republican challengers say the state is the only one to have lost jobs over the last year. LSU Economist Loren Scott says the economy is not growing at a rapid pace.

Cut 12 (10) “…half a percent.”

Scott says two factors contribute to the slowed growth.

Cut 13 (13) “…Lake Charles area.”

Escalating trade tensions with China has some concerned about the possibility of a recession. Scott says of the forecasts he looks at, that doesn’t appear to be in the cards.

Cut 14 (08) “…us into recession.” 

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Cut 15 (10) “…before you enter that intersection.”

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Cut 16  (18) “…on Sunday”   

cut 17 (13) “…they will” 

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Cut 18 (13) “…football team” 

 cut 19 (13)   “a unit”  

cut 20 (20) “Offense”