First responders from around the country have begun reaching out to the LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training, asking when coronavirus trainings will be available…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

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Governor Edwards is expected to detail his legislative priorities for the upcomming session today at the Baton Rouge Press Club. Matt Doyle spoke with an analyst about what to expect…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.” 

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An LSU professor is shedding light on how to detect fake news. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 3 (31)  “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”  

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The LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training is set to start helping first responders from around the country prepare for the coronavirus.

NCBRT Associate Director of Research and Development Jerry Monier says they’re developing training that will teach responders the history of the virus, how to ID it, how to respond to it, and then…

Cut 4 (06)_ “…need arise.”

NCBRT is known for it’s work training first responders nationwide, and Monier says they’re no stranger to preparing people to take on public health emergencies…

Cut 5 (10)  “…occured.”

NCBRT trained over 3,000 personnel located in the center of the West African Ebola crisis.

The US has yet to suffer a major outbreak of the virus, but Monier says first responders aren’t just waiting for that first explosion to happen.

Cut 6 (08) “…themselves.”

NCBRT will be releasing information on when these trainings will become available on their website.

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Governor Edwards will lay out his legislative agenda today at the Baton Rouge Press Club, exactly one week before the start of the 2020 session.

Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat expects the Governor will continue pushing a minimum wage increase and equal pay for women, Democratic priorities, but also tout a major bipartisan policy…

Cut 7 (09) “…needs”

The Governor’s budget recommends a 25 million dollar increase in early childhood education spending.

Lawsuit reform is expected to dominate the upcoming session. Pinsonat says despite his past opposition, he feels Edwards has little choice but to come out with some compromise offers today.

Cut 8 (07) “veto it”

Pinsonat says a substantial number of this year’s new class of lawmakers won their seats on the back of promises to vote for lawsuit reform.

Pinsonat says Edwards will likely call for a number of spending increases today, but his ambitions may be more hampered by this year’s more Republican legislature.

Cut 9 (11) “…session″

The Revenue Estimating Conference has yet to agree to a revenue forecast for the budget.

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LSU Manship School of Mass Communication professor Len Apcar relaunches a website that aims to help spot fake news and disinformation.  The website, detectfakenews.com, is a curated resource guide on the latest developments in fake news.  Apcar says the website is full of tips on how to fact check with do-it-yourself tools and information.

Cut 10 (08) “…facts and sourcing.”

Apcar says fake news is all around us, but it’s a small percentage of the overall amount of information out there.  However, it is increasing.

Cut 11 (09) “…more fake news.”

Apcar says the process of fact-checking is usually a quick one with the website.

Cut 12 (10) “…different fake stories.”

The website was created three years ago to give users advice on how to spot fake news articles, and has since grown into a one-stop aggregator of latest news, research, and analysis of disinformation.

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A Shreveport woman is dead after being attacked by two pit bulls on Thursday night.  The victim has been identified as 64-year-old Geraldine Hamlin.  Shreveport Police Corporal Angie Willhite says the woman shared a home with her son and the dogs.

Cut 13 (07) “…to her arms..”

The victim was taken to a hospital where she died on Friday morning.  Willhite says the dogs were very familiar with the victim.

Cut 14 (07) “…to the family.”

Willhite says it is unclear as to what, if anything, provoked the animals to attack.

Cut 15 (05) “…of their protocol.”

Louisiana drivers saved money at the pump in 2019 compared to 2018 and are on course to save more this year.  Matt Doyle has the story.

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

A 19-year-old frat member has been arrested, accused of breaking into Tiger Stadium on separate occasions and causing $8000 in damages to the field with an ATV. The field was under construction and without grass at the time and just had a new drainage system installed when Delta Chi member Clayton Fleetwood used of the ATV on the field area caused enough ruts/damage to require the precision grading to be repeated.

Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans scores a 2.6-million-dollar grant to help expand capacity. The money was won in part because of the work of Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves, who sits on the House Subcommittee on Aviation. Graves says the airport has received nearly ten million dollars in grants since November of 2019

Cut 10 (11) “…that you did.”

Two taxiways at the airport are also set to undergo construction in the fall, part of a 40 million dollar project.

New Orleans State Senator Troy Carter files a bill that will ban “hate-related” throws at Mardi Gras parades. Earlier this month a father was stunned when his son caught a racially-themed throw at the Mystic Knights of Adonis parade in Gretna. Carter says if a person is caught throwing hate-related throws in the proposed bill…

Cut 5 (06)  “…consecutive.”

New Orleans State Senator Troy Carter files a bill that will ban “hate-related” throws at Mardi Gras parades. Earlier this month a father was stunned when his son caught a racially-themed throw at the Mystic Knights of Adonis parade in Gretna. Carter says all races and ethnicities should be brought together at parades.

Cut 3 (12)  “…need to do”  

When Carter learned a young boy caught a throw, which was a caricature of a black man holding a watermelon with a noose around his neck.

According to AAA, in 2019, Louisiana households saved nearly $46 a month at the pump compared to 2018.  AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says coronavirus fears are driving prices down again, so we may see savings this year over last year.

Cut 7 (09) “…time last year.”

Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans scores a 2.6 million dollar grant to help expand capacity. The money was won in part because of the work of Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves, who sits on the House Subcommittee on Aviation. Graves says it’s some vital funding.

Cut 9 (09) “…airport″

The one billion dollar new terminal was unveiled last year, but Graves says the rest of the airport’s infrastructure could still use some love.
Fears from the Coronavirus could roll over into putting dents into Louisiana’s tourism. The markets have taken a hit as a result of the virus and UNO Professor of Economics Dr. Janet Speyrer says some economists are forecasting the possibility of the coronavirus pressing the US economy into a recession, so people will be making cuts to their leisure spending.

Cut 13 (06) “…travel as much.”

According to AAA, in 2019, Louisiana households spent about 13% of their income filling up at the pump.  AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says there were savings compared to 2018 as households saved nearly $46 a month.

Cut 6 (07) “…almost $550.”

While prices saw an uptick earlier in 2020 due to concerns over an Iranian conflict, Redman says coronavirus fears are driving prices down again, so we may see savings this year over last year.

Fears from the Coronavirus could roll over into putting dents into Louisiana’s tourism industry.  UNO Professor of Economics Dr. Janet Speyrer says travelers may cut out nonessential trips due to being unaware of where other travelers may be coming from and their potential to be infected.

Cut 12 (10) “…in the US.”

New Orleans State Senator Troy Carter files a bill that will ban “hate-related” throws at Mardi Gras parades. Earlier this month a father was stunned when his son caught a racially-themed throw at the Mystic Knights of Adonis parade in Gretna. When Carter learned a young boy caught a throw, which was a caricature of a black man holding a watermelon with a noose around his neck, less than two weeks later he filed the bill for the session that opens March 9^th.
Cut 4 (11) “…of Mardi Gras.”
If the thrower cannot be identified, then the organization would be fined for the offense.
Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans scores a 2.6 million dollar grant to help expand capacity. The money was won in part because of the work of Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves, who sits on the House Subcommittee on Aviation. Graves says over a million people came to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, and projects like these keep the money flowing into Louisiana.
Cut 11 (09) “…impact”
Louis has received nearly $10m in grants since November of last year.

LSU and Texas hooked up for a terrific baseball game at Alex Box Stadium and it was the Bayou Bengals who came out on top, beating the Longhorns four to three. Daniel Cabrera’s two-run homer in the sixth inning gave the Tigers the lead for good. Cole Henry was the winning pitcher, he gave up three runs but struck out 10. Jaden Hill was sensational out of the bullpen as he threw three shutout innings, striking out six. LSU improves to seven and three and they’ll face Baylor at Houston’s Minute Maid Park at 3 PM today.

In other action, Louisiana Tech topped Maine five to one to improve to 6-3. Illinois State doubled up ULM six to three. The Ragin Cajuns lost a tough one in Lafayette as they fell to Sam Houston State five to four in eleven innings. Nicholls edged Long Island four to three, McNeese doubled up Valparaiso four to two, Southeastern Louisiana banked Stony brook 11 to 0. And Northwestern State won again three to nothing over Eastern Illinois.
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The Pelicans took care of business last night as they defeated Cleveland 116 to 104. New Orleans took control with a 43-point first quarter. Brandon Ingram had 29 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Zion Williamson had 24 points. That’s ten straight games with 20 points or more, which is a record for a teenager. Memphis also lost, so the Pels are just two games back of the Grizzlies for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. New Orleans will get ready to host the Lakers on Sunday night. The game is a sell out.

LSU baskeball has an 11 AM tip off today against Texas A-and-M. The Tigers are coming off a blowout loss in Florida, while the Aggies have won three of their last four. LSU needs to win to at least maintain a tie with Florida for third place in the league standings.

In other action, the Ragin Cajuns are at Little Rock, UNO is at Nicholls, Northwestern State visits Southeastern Louisiana and McNeese is at Houston Baptist. Grambling hosts Arkansas Pine-Bluff. Louisiana Tech is off today, they are home on Wednesday against F-I-U.

New Orleans State Senator Troy Carter files a bill that will ban “hate-related” throws at Mardi Gras parades. Earlier this month a father was stunned when his son caught a racially-themed throw at the Mystic Knights of Adonis parade in Gretna. Carter says all races and ethnicities should be brought together at parades.

Cut 3 (12)  “…need to do”  

AAA says coronavirus fears may be putting a dent in your retirement account, but they’re certainly going to help you when you get to the pump. While prices saw an uptick earlier in 2020 due to concerns over an Iranian conflict, AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says coronavirus fears are driving prices down again, so we may see savings this year over last year.

Cut 7 (09) “…time last year.”

Friday’s statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.17.

Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans scores a 2.6 million dollar grant to help expand capacity. The one billion dollar new terminal was unveiled last year, but Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves, who helped secure the funding, says the rest of the airport’s infrastructure could still use some love.

Cut 10 (10) “we have”

Two taxiways at the airport are also set to undergo construction in the fall, part of a 40 million dollar project.

Fears from the Coronavirus could roll over into putting dents into Louisiana’s tourism industry.  UNO Professor of Economics Dr. Janet Speyrer tourism is likely to suffer, but business travel may also see a slump due to cuts in spending.

Cut 14 (11) “…quite a bit.”

Markets have been getting plumed on coronavirus news this week.

LSU has beaten Texas in football and basketball this season and now they’ll try to knock of the Longhorns in baseball as the two teams meet tonight in Houston at Minute Maid Park. LSU won Wednesday night seven to one over Louisiana Tech. Coach Paul Mainieri says he’ll use that same line-up over the course of this weekend, because at this point he feels that group gives them the best chance to win…
cut 18 (18) “…is going to work”
Sophomore right-hander Cole Henry will get the start on the hill for the Tigers, while Texas will counter with junior right-hander Bryce Elder, who is 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA.

Also tonight, La Tech hosts Maine at Ruston High, the Cajuns host Sam Houston State, Illinois State is at ULM and Eastern Illinois is at Northwestern State.
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The Pelicans host the Clevland Cavaliers tonight to start a three-game home stand. New Orleans is in tenth place, three games back of Memphis for the final playoff spot in the West. The Cavs are 17-and-41, but they’ve won four of there last five. On Sunday, the Pels host Anthony Davis and the Lakers.

LSU baskeball has an 11 AM tip off tomorrow against Texas A-and-M. The Tigers are coming off a blowout loss in Florida, while the Aggies have won three of their last four.

In other action, the Ragin Cajuns are at Little Rock, UNO is at Nicholls, Northwestern State visits Southeastern Louisiana and McNeese is at Houston Baptist. Grambling hosts Arkansas Pine-Bluff.

At the combine, former LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson ran the 40 in 4-point-4 seconds which will improve his draft stock. Safety Grant Delpit will reportedly not work out at the combine. Delpit says he’s still recovering from a right ankle sprain suffered during the season. Former LSU Coach Les Miles has sold his Baton Rouge home.

According to AAA, in 2019, Louisiana households spent about 13% of their income filling up at the pump.  AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says there were savings compared to 2018 as households saved nearly $46 a month.

Cut 6 (07) “…almost $550.”

While prices saw an uptick earlier in 2020 due to concerns over an Iranian conflict, Redman says coronavirus fears are driving prices down again.

Fears from the Coronavirus could roll over into putting dents into Louisiana’s tourism industry.  UNO Professor of Economics Dr. Janet Speyrer says markets have taken a hit as a result of the threat and some economists are forecasting the possibility of the coronavirus pressing the US economy into a recession, so people will be making cuts to their leisure spending.

Cut 13 (06) “…travel as much.”

Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans scores a 2.6 million dollar grant to help expand capacity. The money was won in part because of the work of Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves, who sits on the House Subcommittee on Aviation. Graves says it’s some vital funding.

Cut 9 (09) “…airport″

Louis has received nearly ten million dollars in grants since November of last year.

New Orleans State Senator Troy Carter files a bill that will ban “hate-related” throws at Mardi Gras parades. When Carter learned a young boy caught a throw, which was a caricature of a black man holding a watermelon with a noose around his neck, less than two weeks later he filed the bill for the session that opens March 9^th.

Cut 4 (11) “…of Mardi Gras.”

If the person cannot be identified, then the organization will be fined for the offense, which starts at 2,000 dollars.

Fears from the Coronavirus could roll over into putting dents into Louisiana’s tourism industry.  UNO Professor of Economics Dr. Janet Speyrer says travelers may cut out nonessential trips due to being unaware of where other travelers may be coming from and their potential to be infected.

Cut 12 (10) “…in the US.”

Stock markets are having their worst week since the start of the 08 recession.

New Orleans State Senator Troy Carter files a bill that will ban “hate-related” throws at Mardi Gras parades. Earlier this month a father was stunned when his son caught a racially-themed throw at the Mystic Knights of Adonis parade in Gretna. Carter says if a person is caught throwing hate-related throws in the proposed bill…

Cut 5 (06)  “…consecutive.”

According to AAA, in 2019, Louisianans saved a good bit of money at the pump relative to the year before, and AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says  that’ll continue in 2020 as the slow demand for oil due to the virus cuts back on consumption in many industrial sectors. 

Cut 8 (08) “…really good prices.”

Today’s statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.17.

Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans scores a 2.6 million dollar grant to help expand capacity. The money was won in part because of the work of Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves, who sits on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, and Graves  says over a million people came to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, and projects like these keep the money flowing into Louisiana.

Cut 11 (09) “…impact”

Louis has received nearly ten million dollars in grants since November of last year.

A bill has been filed to ban hate-related throws at Mardi Gras parades in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington” 

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Louisiana drivers saved money at the pump in 2019 compared to 2018 and are on course to save more this year.  Matt Doyle has the story.

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

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New Orleans State Senator Troy Carter files a bill that will ban “hate-related” throws at Mardi Gras parades. Earlier this month a father was stunned when his son caught a racially-themed throw at the Mystic Knights of Adonis parade in Gretna. Carter says all races and ethnicities should be brought together at parades.

Cut 3 (12)  “…need to do”  

When Carter learned a young boy caught a throw, which was a caricature of a black man holding a watermelon with a noose around his neck, less than two weeks later he filed the bill for the session that opens March 9^th.

Cut 4 (11) “…of Mardi Gras.”

If a person is caught throwing hate-related throws in the proposed bill, Carter says the punishment is a tiered approach.

Cut 5 (06)  “…consecutive.”

If the person cannot be identified, then the organization will be fined for the offense.

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According to AAA, in 2019, Louisiana households spent about 13% of their income filling up at the pump.  AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says there were savings compared to 2018 as households saved nearly $46 a month.

Cut 6 (07) “…almost $550.”

While prices saw an uptick earlier in 2020 due to concerns over an Iranian conflict, Redman says coronavirus fears are driving prices down again, so we may see savings this year over last year.

Cut 7 (09) “…time last year.”

Redman says the slow demand for oil due to the virus is mainly focused around flights and shipment cancellations, border closures and embargos.

Cut 8 (08) “…really good prices.”

Friday’s statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.17.
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Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans scores a 2.6 million dollar grant to help expand capacity.

The money was won in part because of the work of Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves, who sits on the House Subcommittee on Aviation. Graves says it’s some vital funding.

Cut 9 (09) “…airport″

Louis has received nearly ten million dollars in grants since November of last year.

The one billion dollar new terminal was unveiled last year, but Graves says the rest of the airport’s infrastructure could still use some love.

Cut 10 (10) “we have”

Two taxiways at the airport are also set to undergo construction in the fall, part of a 40 million dollar project.

Graves says over a million people came to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, and projects like these keep the money flowing into Louisiana.

Cut 11 (09) “…impact”

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Fears from the Coronavirus could roll over into putting dents into Louisiana’s tourism industry.  UNO Professor of Economics Dr. Janet Speyrer says travelers may cut out nonessential trips due to being unaware of where other travelers may be coming from and their potential to be infected.

Cut 12 (10) “…in the US.”

The markets have taken a hit as a result of the threat and Speyrer says some economists are forecasting the possibility of the coronavirus pressing the US economy into a recession, so people will be making cuts to their leisure spending.

Cut 13 (06) “…travel as much.”

Speyrer says business travel may also see a slump due to cuts in spending.

Cut 14 (11) “…quite a bit.”

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