A Canadian man is under arrest after he allegedly tried to solicit a young girl in Louisiana. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says 35-year-old Eddy Butler thought he was engaging in a lewd conversation with a child, but he was talking to a Grant Parish detective. Butler sent photos of himself and the setting for those pictures was chilling.

Cut 11 (05) “…his child’s bedroom.”

McCain says Butler will not be extradited to Louisiana because Canadian authorities have a strong enough case to put him behind bars for a very long time.

Rates of sexual and physical violence in Louisiana have declined since 2023 according to new statewide survey by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute. But lead researcher Anita Raj says while physical violence has decreased slightly among men, women continue to face higher risks for partner violence with more than one in four report a partner had burned, chocked, or used a weapon against them.

Cut 8 (09) “…we see there.”

She says adults who lacked money for food or basic needs in the past year were two to six times more likely to experience violence.

The most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history had a tryout with the Saints. Jeff Palermo reports Justin Tucker is looking for a new team now that his ten-game suspension is over.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The Bayou Classic is this weekend and State police will join New Orleans Police and the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office in implementing the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone much like they did for the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras. Trooper Jacob Pucheu (PEE-shoo) says in addition to vehicles being prohibited in the zone, coolers and ice chests won’t be allowed. Those staying in hotels inside the zone will have special procedures to get their luggage to their rooms.

Cut 15 (10) “…everything is fine.”

According to a new statewide survey by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute rates of sexual and physical violence in Louisiana have declined since 2023. Lead researcher Anita Raj says physical violence has decreased slightly among men, but women continue to face higher risks of sexual and intimate partner violence.

Cut 7 (13) “…happening from partners.”

Raj says nearly one in four women report forced sex in their lifetime and more than one in four say a partner had burned, chocked, or used a weapon against them.

A Canadian man is under arrest for allegedly trying to solicit a young girl in Louisiana. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says 35-year-old Eddy Butler was engaging in a lewd conversation.

Cut 10 (09) “…Canada to Louisiana.”

The child that Butler thought he was talking to was a Grant Parish detective. McCain says Canadian authorities have a strong enough case to put him behind bars for a very long time, so he won’t need to be extradited to Louisiana.

Fans going to the Bayou Classic in New Orleans can expect beefed-up security. Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Thanksgiving is two days away; and if you have not started thawing your frozen turkey, you need to act soon. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says you’ll need to use the cold-water method.

Cut 4 (06) “…every 30 minutes.”

Strain says never thaw a turkey on the counter and he says when you cook the turkey, set the oven at 350 degrees. the turkey is done once it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees which could take one and a half to two hours for an eight to 12-pound turkey and larger turkeys could take over three hours.

A Grant Parish detective helps take down a suspected child predator from Canada. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A new statewide survey by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute finds rates of sexual and physical violence in Louisiana have declined since 2023. Lead researcher Anita Raj says the study found that adults who lacked money for food or basic needs in the past year were two to six times more likely to experience violence.

Cut 9 (06)  “…forms of violence.”

Fans in New Orleans for the Bayou Classic can expect beefed-up security in the French Quarter this weekend. State Police troopers will join New Orleans Police and the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office to help keep visitors from Baton Rouge and Grambling safe from Friday through Sunday. Trooper Jacob Pucheu (PEE-shoo) says new for this year, they will be activating the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone which had previously been in place for the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras earlier this year.

Cut 13 (12)  “…a certain size.”

If you have not started thawing your Thanksgiving turkey, it’s time. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says use the cold-water method and change the water every half hour and to cook the turkey set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Strain says an eight to 12-pound turkey should take one and a half to two hours.

Cut 5 (12) “…to 3.5 hours.”

The turkey is done once it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

The most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history had a tryout with the Saints. Jeff Palermo reports Justin Tucker is looking for a new team now that his ten-game suspension is over.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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A Grant Parish detective helps take down a suspected child predator from Canada. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Fans going to the Bayou Classic in New Orleans can expect beefed-up security. Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

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Thanksgiving is two days away; and if you have not started thawing your frozen turkey, you’d better act soon. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says you’ll need to use the cold water method.

Cut 4 (06) “…every 30 minutes.”

Strain says never thaw a turkey on the counter.

He says when you cook the turkey, set the oven at 350 degrees, and the turkey is done once it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Strain says an eight to 12-pound turkey should take one and a half to two hours.

Cut 5 (12) “…to 3.5 hours.”

Strain says when frying a turkey, make sure the fryer is outside, away from any structure. He says heat three to five gallons of peanut oil or any other oil to 375-degrees before putting the turkey in the fryer.

Cut 6 (13) “…minutes per pound.”

A fried turkey is safe to eat once the internal temperature reaches 165-degrees, and never put a frozen turkey in the fryer.

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A new statewide survey by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute finds rates of sexual and physical violence in Louisiana have declined since 2023. Lead researcher Anita Raj says physical violence has decreased slightly among men, and women continue to face higher risks of sexual and intimate partner violence.

Cut 7 (13) “…happening from partners.”

Raj says nearly one in four women report forced sex in their lifetime and more than one in four say a partner had burned, chocked, or used a weapon against them.

Cut 8 (09) “…we see there.”

Raj says the study showed that adults who lacked money for food or basic needs in the past year were two to six times more likely to experience violence.

Cut 9 (06)  “…forms of violence.”

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Same M-O, different country – A Canadian man is under arrest for allegedly trying to solicit a young girl in Louisiana. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says 35-year-old Eddy Butler was engaging in a lewd conversation.

Cut 10 (09) “…Canada to Louisiana.”

However, the child that Butler thought he was talking to was actually a Grant Parish detective. McCain says where Butler was taking those pictures is horrifying.

Cut 11 (05) “…his child’s bedroom.”

McCain says the detective contacted her counterparts in the Province of Ontario.

Cut 12 (10) “…him into custody.”

McCain says there won’t be any need to extradite Butler to Louisiana, because he feels that the Canadian authorities have a strong enough case to put him behind bars for a very long time.

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Fans in New Orleans for the Bayou Classic can expect beefed-up security in the French Quarter this weekend. State Police troopers will join New Orleans Police and the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office to help keep visitors from Baton Rouge and Grambling safe from Friday through Sunday. Trooper Jacob Pucheu (PEE-shoo) says new for this year, they will be activating the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone which had previously been in place for the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras earlier this year.

Cut 13 (12)  “…a certain size.”

Pucheu says the National Guard will be brought in to help troopers maintain security in that area, which will span from Canal to St. Ann streets between Royal and Dauphine streets.

Cut 14 (07) “…everybody is safe.”

In addition to vehicles being prohibited, coolers and ice chests are also not allowed. Those who have reservations at hotels within that zone can still get their luggage in, but there will be special procedures in place.

Cut 15 (10) “…everything is fine.”

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Southern and Grambling will play in the Bayou Classic in the Caesar’s Superdome for the 51^st time on Saturday. Despite being 1-and-10, Southern head coach Fred McNair says this game will bring out the best in his team.

Cut 16 (15) “…will show out.”

The Grambling State Tigers are looking to beat Southern for the first time since 2021, which would give Grambling its first 8-win season since 2017. Head coach Mickey Joseph says the rivalry between the two teams will only last until the game is over.

Cut 17 (16)  “…of the boot.”

McNair and Joseph coached together at Alcorn State in 2013, when Joseph was the wide receivers coach and McNair was the quarterbacks coach. Kickoff in New Orleans Saturday is at 1 p.m.

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LSU’s offense will have its hands full Saturday as the Tigers square off against Oklahoma, who boast the number-six scoring defense in the country. The Sooners’ opponents average 14 points a game, and LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson says they have no weaknesses.

Cut 18 (16)  “…they contest passes.”

While Oklahoma is playing for a College Football Playoff berth this Saturday, LSU is fighting for an eight-win season. Wilson says there is a lot to play for, with pride at the top of that list.

Cut 19 (18) “…to beat you.”

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Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin spoke to the media for the first time since last Wednesday. The Rebels are set to play Mississippi State in Starkville in the annual Egg Bowl Friday. Ole Miss says it will make an announcement on Kiffin’s future the following day. Kiffin would not discuss the rumors of him leaving, but he made it clear he wants to finish the season out.

Cut 20 (11) “…different than that.”

Kickoff in Starkville Friday is at 11 a.m.

Fans going to the Bayou Classic in New Orleans can expect beefed-up security. Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Thanksgiving is three days away and if you have not started thawing your frozen turkey, you better act soon. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says you’ll need to use the cold water method…

Cut 4 (06) “…every 30 minutes.”

Strain says never thaw a turkey on the counter.

Registration for the next State Police’s cadet class is now open. The deadline to register for Cadet Class 109 is January 6th. Captain Johnnie Brown says after that date, they will select the best candidates from those who registered, and there is no set number.

Cut 9 (08)  “…a specific number.”

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and have either two years experience as a police officer, 60 college credit hours, or any two-year combination of those two. Three years of military service will also work.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow is working with Washington Democrat Kim Shrier on a bipartisan maternal support bill. Letlow says a key component of the Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit, or NEST, Act is giving new mothers access to newborn supply kits.

Cut 12 (08) “…and breastfeeding supplies.”

Letlow says the NEST Act would also provide postpartum mental health resources in areas of need.

After scoring just 13 points against Western Kentucky, the LSU offense is going to face the No. 6 scoring defense in the country when the Tigers play No. 8 Oklahoma this weekend. Interim head coach Frank Wilson says he doesn’t see a weakness in the Sooners’ defense.

CUT 21 (12): “and Tennessee.”

Kickoff in Norman on Saturday is at 2:30 p.m.

In the Saints’ 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, the only touchdown for New Orleans came in the second quarter, when safety Justin Reid returned an interception for 49 yards. The loss dropped the Saints’ record to 2-and-9. Reid says they are not giving up on the season.

Cut 20 (13) “…can do.”

The Saints are at Miami this Sunday.

After Saints kickers’ Blake Grupe’s two missed field goals against the Falcons, New Orleans is holding a tryout with former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker and former LSU and Cleveland Browns kicker Cade York.

Louisiana Tech is now bowl eligible after the Bulldogs earned their sixth win of the season on Saturday with a come-from-behind victory over Liberty, dousing the Flames 34-28 in overtime. Tech trailed by three touchdowns in the third quarter to pull off one of the biggest wins in the Sonny Cumbie era…

Cut 17 (08)  “…to compete.”

The Bulldogs will be at Missouri State for the regular season finale.

Former LSU and current Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is set to make his return this Thursday against the Ravens after missing several weeks with a toe injury.

Former LSU and current New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell is reportedly believed to have suffered an MCL Sprain and is going on the injured reserve list. Although he’s expected to miss extended time, Campbell’s injury isn’t believed to be season-ending.

A disturbing story out of Livingston Parish as a Denham Springs teenager is accused of killing her newborn baby. The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrived at the 14-year-old girl’s home and found the newborn dead inside a tote bag with extensive neck injuries. Sheriff Jason Ard says investigators believe that the woman carried the baby to full term and killed the baby immediately after giving birth.

There’s the potential for severe weather tonight and tomorrow morning. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Congresswoman Julia Letlow is working with Washington Democrat Kim Shrier on a bipartisan maternal support bill. Letlow says a key component of the Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit, or NEST, Act is giving new mothers access to newborn supply kits, which would include diapers, wipes and breastfeeding supplies, as well as postpartum mental health resources. Letlow says the foundation is already in place.

Cut 13 (08)  “…to new moms.”

If you’d like to join Louisiana State Police, you once again have a chance. Registration for Cadet Class 109 is now open, and the deadline is January 6th. The class begins June 28th and ends December 11th. Captain Johnnie Brown says the class lasts 24 weeks because there’s a lot to cover.

Cut 11 (12) “…and so forth.”

A strong line of storms is moving across north and central Louisiana. The possibility of severe weather exists and State Climatologist Jay Grymes says one to three inches of rain is also possible…

Cut 5 (10) “…south Louisiana”

Grymes says this is the first of two fronts to impact the state this week. The second will bring cooler temperatures for Thanksgiving.

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has co-sponsored legislation that would result in the federal government distributing newborn supply kits that would include diapers, wipes, hygiene items, and blankets to new mothers and their infants. Letlow says the NEST Act would also provide postpartum mental health resources…

Cut 14 (12) “…and expand services”

Senator Bill Cassidy found himself on the defensive after the health secretary he helped confirm went back on his word about spreading misinformation regarding any connection between vaccines and autism.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A $5,000 reward is being offered for the missing thousand-year-old cypress board that once hung in the State Capital but was later moved to former house speaker Clay Schexnayder’s office. The family of Walter Stebbins who donated the board is offering the reward. Schexnayder is facing felony theft charges of a rare state artifact. He says he left the board hanging in his legislative office when he vacated it.