A national title in football has resulted in a new big-money contract for football coach Ed Orgeron. Orgeron has agreed to a six-year deal that is worth more than 42-million dollars. Orgeron earned four-million dollars plus bonuses during LSU’s historic 2019 season.

New York Giants QB and New Orleans native Eli Manning announces his retirement following 16 seasons in the NFL. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Louisiana has received a green rating for its traffic safety laws according to Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. Advocate President Cathy Chase says Louisiana receives high marks for its seatbelt, DWI and anti-text messaging laws…
Cut 4 (09) “…helmet law”

LSU marketing professor Courtney Szocs has conducted research that found low volume music and noise at stores and restaurants led to increased sales of healthy foods due to induced relaxation…
cut 11 (10) “…decision”
Szocs says their field studies conducted in a cafe and supermarket also found that high volume ambient music leads to a higher proportion of sales of unhealthy foods.

It was in October when the under-construction Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans collapsed and the building remains in ruin. Earlier this week, one of the three workers killed had his body partially exposed when a tarp covering him blew away. Many in New Orleans are frustrated nothing has happened to the construction firm responsible…
cut 8 (12) “…the door”
That’s Trey Monaghan who will lead a protest at 3 PM on North Rampart, up the street from the collapse site.

Holden Matthews, the man suspected of setting fire to three African American Churches in St Landry Parish last spring is scheduled to change his plea on February 10th. The 22-year-old has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal charges, but plea negotiations have been ongoing with federal prosecutors.

An LSU Marketing Professor co-authors a paper showing ambient sound or music can have a serious effect on your food selection at restaurants. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

New Orleans native and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will announce he’s retiring from football today. Longtime Manning family friend and Newman High School head football coach Nelson Stewart says Eli has represented the state well…
cut 13 (10) “…level of character”

A march against the handling of the collapsed Hard Rock Hotel site in New Orleans is scheduled for 3 PM today. Matt Doyle spoke with the organizer.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Charges have been upgraded against a woman accused of beating a 93-year-old woman with a belt now that video of the attack has become public. Lottie Morgan was arrested and charged with cruelty to persons with infirmities, but East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hilliar Moore is now seeking a felony charge of aggravated second-degree battery.

Louisiana is one of seven states to receive a green rating for its highway safety traffic laws. Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety President Cathy Chase says the state’s seatbelt and DWI laws are optimal, but Louisiana should still look at implementing a Graduated Driver Licensing Program for teens…
cut 6 (08) “…experience”
Chase says they are pleased to see Louisiana passed a law last year requiring those under the age of two to be in a rear-facing child seat.

New Orleans native and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning calls it a career today as he announces his retirement after a 16-year career in the NFL. The debate is underway on whether the two-time Super Bowl MVP is a Hall of Famer. Family friend of the Mannings and Newman High School Football Coach Nelson Stewart says it’s a no-doubter…
cut 15 (08) “…up in Canton”

A protest demanding accountability from New Orleans officials for the handling of the Hard Rock construction site, and justice for the victims of the collapse will gather in the French Quarter at 3 PM. The frustration came to a boil when a victim’s body was partially exposed after the tarp covering him blew away. Organizer Trey Monaghan calls the situation disgraceful.
Cut 7 (09) “…for that.”
Two victims remain in the collapsed building.

An LSU Marketing Professor finds playing low volume music or ambient sound in restaurants can help influence customers to pick healthier food options. Professor Courtney Szocs says while low music can help people eat healthily, the inverse is also true, and loud music or background noise can help juice the sales of not-so-healthy options.
Cut 10 (10) “…sense.”
Szocs co-authored a paper in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science on the topic.

New York Giants QB and New Orleans native Eli Manning holds a press conference today to announce his retirement following 16 seasons in the NFL….
Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

A march against the handling of the Hard Rock Hotel situation in New Orleans is scheduled for 3 PM today. Matt Doyle spoke with the organizer.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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An LSU Marketing Professor co-authors a paper showing ambient sound or music can have a serious effect on your food selection at restaurants. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.” 

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New York Giants QB and New Orleans native Eli Manning announces his retirement following 16 seasons in the NFL. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 3 (31)  “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

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Louisiana is making the grade when it comes to having crucial safety laws according to Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. Some of the laws the organization analyze include occupant protection, teen driving, and impaired driving. Advocate President Cathy Chase explains the criteria for Louisiana receiving high marks.

Cut 4 (09) “…helmet law”

With technology everchanging, Chase says safety laws need to be revised, especially when it refers to distracted drivers and cellphone use.

Cut 5 (11) “…the wheel.”

Another recommendation the organization has for Louisiana is implementing a Graduated Driver Licensing program for teens.

Cut 6 (08) “…their experience”

Their research is based on information from the NTSB and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety that such enacted laws will save lives on the roadways.

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A protest march demanding accountability from New Orleans officials for the handling of the Hard Rock collapse, and justice for the victims of the collapse is gathering today in the French Quarter at 3 PM.

The city’s frustration over the incident came to a boil when one of the victims of the collapse’s body was publicly exposed. March organizer Trey Monaghan says the situation is disgraceful.

Cut 7 (09) “…for that.”

The remains of two victims, 63-year-old Jose Ponce Arreola and 36-year-old Quinnyon Wimberly still remain in the building. City officials say it’s too dangerous to remove them at the moment.

The protesters have three demands, one of them being that the City stop using language indicating that they are collaborating with the construction firm responsible, and start taking them to task.

Cut 8 (12) “…the door.”

The other demands are the City hold a public hearing on the incident, and that the City adopt a Responsible Bidder Ordinance that would potentially prevent another collapse from happening.

Monaghan says the failure of the city to retrieve the victim’s bodies and to take down the site in a timely manner is insulting to the victim’s families and everyone who lives in New Orleans.

Cut 9 (11) “…days ago.”

The march is set to start on North Rampart up the street from the collapse.

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An LSU Marketing Professor finds playing low volume music or ambient sound in restaurants can help influence customers to pick healthier food options.

Professor Courtney Szocs says while low music can help people eat healthily, the inverse is also true, and playing loud music or background noise can help juice the sales of not-so-healthy options.

Cut 10 (10) “…sense.”

Szocs co-authored a paper in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science on the topic.

So why does background music have that much of an impact on purchasing choices? Szocs says it’s because low volume music is soothing.

Cut 11 (10) “…decision.”

The study took place in a lab setting, and the results were then replicated in a café and a supermarket, and while the music is self-explanatory, Szocs says they had to get creative with the ambient noise.

Cut 12 (09) “…played.”

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Louisiana native and longtime New York Giants QB Eli Manning announces his retirement today after 16 seasons in the NFL.  Manning attended Newman High School in New Orleans.  Newman coach and longtime family friend Nelson Stewart says the accolades Manning has received is on brand with the young Eli.

Cut 13 (10) “…level of character.”

Manning has two Super Bowl rings for his time in the league.  Stewart says Manning was calm under pressure and a hard worker.

Cut 14 (11) “…he’d work late.”

Stewart has no doubt that Manning is a future Hall of Famer.

Cut 15 (11) “…up in Canton.”

Eli’s brother Peyton played 18 seasons in the league before retiring in 2016 and their father Archie played 13 seasons, much of that time as QB for the Saints.

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It’s been a tough season for the Warhawks and Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball teams. They are tied for last in the Sun Belt, each team is two and seven in league play and they face each other Saturday in Lafayette. Cajuns Coach Bob Marlin’s team has been hit with injuries and only seven healthy scholarship players..

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ULM Coach Keith Richard says they would have a much better conference record, if they had not lost three home games by a combined four points

Cut 17  (13) ” little bit” 

The Warhawks are getting another good season from Michael Ertel, who is averaging 15 points a game. Richard says the junior from Indianapolis gets a lot of attention from opposing teams

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LSU brings a seven-game winning streak to Austin tomorrow where they’ll face Texas in a game that’s part of the SEC-Big 12 matchup. Tigers Coach Will Wade is looking forward to adding a nonconference road win to their tournament resume…

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Texas is 12-and-6 and just two and four in conference play. Wade says the Longhorns will be ready for the Tigers

cut 20 (25) “ to go”    

A new tarp is up covering the remains of a worker at the collapsed Hard Rock Hotel construction site in New Orleans. Pictures of the victim’s legs dangling from the debris made the rounds on social media Wednesday after wind shifted the original tarp. New Orleans Fire Chief Tim McConnell urges the public to not share the images…
Cut 4 (09) “…reprehensible.”
McConnell says they hope the remains of two of the victims will be recovered after a scheduled implosion in March.
Zion Williamson electrified the Smoothie King Center last night with 22 points in his debut, a 121-117 loss to the Spurs. Williamson had a rough start to the game before blasting the Spurs with a 17 point 4^th quarter that sent the crowd, and sidelines into a frenzy. Guard Jrue Holiday says it was an incredible show, but…

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A miniature goat is found shot to death in Lafayette, leaving the family of the pet seeking answers.  Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says it appears that the goat, known has Uncle Baby Billy Goat, was shot in the neck by either a .22 or pellet rifle and bled to death. Dorson adds that such acts of violence can have a lasting negative impact.

Cut 13 (12) “…kills a pet.”

The reward is currently set at $1300 for information that leads to an arrest.

Attorney General Jeff Landry is one of twenty-one Republican AGs filing a letter condemning the impeachment trial, urging the Senate to reject the articles of impeachment.  Landry says there are grave concerns about what he and other AGs have deemed a politically motivated impeachment process.

Cut 9 (12) “…very rare circumstances.”

In Shreveport, a man is now in custody after the Sex Crimes Unit launched an investigation into the alleged rape of a juvenile victim. Police have arrested 91-year old Otis Allen on first-degree rape. He was taken into custody by the US Marshal’s Office on January 17^th

A new tarp has been hung at the collapsed Hard Rock Hotel construction site in New Orleans after wind blew away the other tarp exposing the legs of a dead worker. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

A miniature goat is found shot to death in Lafayette, leaving the family of the pet seeking answers.  Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says it appears that the goat, known has Uncle Baby Billy Goat, was shot in the neck by either a .22 or pellet rifle and bled to death.

Cut 12 (11) “…is just heartbroken.”

At the Smoothie King Center last night Zion Williamson electrified the crowd with 22 points in his debut. But ultimately the Pelicans lost the Spurs 121 to 117. Zion’s sensational three minutes, 17 points 4^th quarter outburst put the Pelicans up by three before he was yanked by the medical team as a precaution. He wasn’t happy about that…

Cut 8 (08) “…tough.”

The Pelicans play the Nuggets Friday in New Orleans

Zion Williamson’s barrage of three pointers in the 4^th quarter of last night’s 121-117 loss to the Spurs very nearly won the game for the Pelicans despite a brutal first three quarters. The outburst had the entire arena on it’s feet, and his 12 points from deep helped the sensation nab 22 points in just 18 minutes for his debut game. It’s a surprise given he didn’t have a reputation for range coming into the NBA, but Zion says the injury that took him out for most of the season gave him time to work on his spot up game…

Cut 7 (08) “…of that.”

Number one missed most of the season due to a meniscus tear suffered in the preseason.

A family is offering 1,300 dollars for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for shooting a pet miniature goat to death with a .22 in Lafayette. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson…

Cut 14 (10) “…more than $25,000.”

A new tarp is up so the remains of a worker at the collapsed Hard Rock Hotel construction site in New Orleans are no longer visible. Strong winds pushed the previous tarp away, briefly exposing the legs of a dead man. New Orleans Fire Chief Tim McConnell says it is not safe to pull the victim from the wreckage…

Cut 3 (10)  “…industry experts” 

The victim is either 63-year-old Jose Ponce Arreola or 36-year-old Quionnyon Wimberly.

21 GOP attorneys general sign a letter condemning the impeachment trial in the Senate of President Donald Trump. Louisiana AG Jeff Landry was one of those signees and says the use of impeachment as a politically motivated retaliation will likely damage the American system of government for decades…

Cut 11 (09) “…that is troubling.”