Incumbent Shreveport mayor Adrian Perkins CAN continue his run for another term in office. That was the decision of the state Supreme Court released today. By a 4-to-3 vote, justices ruled that errors made on qualifying papers weren’t evidently made deceptively…so his campaign continues. LSU – Shreveport political science professor Jeff Sadow says even the three dissenting justices agreed that state election law is missing some specific language clarifying that incorrect information given at qualifying IS a cause to disqualify…:

CUT 14(05)      “…to do so.”

Two people at a Rapides Parish dog training school are arrested for animal cruelty, after viral videos surfaced showing them hitting the dogs. Rapides Sheriff’s Office Chief of staff Tommy Carnline says the case has drawn a lot of public scrutiny…:

CUT 04(07)      “…of the arrest.”

Business owner Tina Frey and her daughter Victoria Brimer were booked and released on bond.

Make it five now. Five property insurance companies ending business in Louisiana due to fiscal impacts of hurricanes in 2021 and 2020. The latest is Florida-based Weston Property & Casualty. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says Weston customers who have to go the state-run last-resort insurer, Louisiana Citizens, will have an extra 60 days to do so…:

CUT 07(10)      “…private sector.”

In addition to Weston…United Property & Casualty, Southern Fidelity, Lighthouse and Maison have ceased writing policies, affecting tens of thousands of policyholders.

A corrections officer with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is under arrest for malfeasance. 33-year-old Eddie Taylor, of Opelousas, allegedly traded prohibited food items to female parish jail inmates in exchange for sex. In one case, he told an inmate he would put up the money for her bail if she would give him sex. His bond is set at $1500.

By a 4-3 decision, the state Supreme Court has ruled that Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins CAN run for re-election in November. Justices heard arguments Tuesday, and their decision came down this morning. Perkins’s was disqualified by a local judge because he listed the wrong address on election qualification papers. LSU-Shreveport political science professor Jeff Sadow says 4 of the 7 justices felt a simple clerical error – with no evidence of intent to deceive – didn’t constitute “wrong-doing”…:

CUT 13(12)      “…disqualify a candidate.”

Perkins may now continue his campaign for another term.

A supervisor with the Department of Children and Family Services has resigned after the agency failed to prevent the overdose death of a 2-year-old despite getting three reports that the child nearly died twice before in a similar manner. DCFS got its first report of the child taking his mother’s drugs in April.

Yet another property insurer is ending coverage in Louisiana, meaning over ten-thousand customers will have to seek new coverage pretty quickly. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says Florida-based Weston Property & Casualty is the latest to “fold up its tents”…:

CUT 06(12)      “…on September 7^th”

Donelon says those who have to go to the state-run insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens, will get an extra 60 days to do so.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell drops a hint that Mardi Gras MAY not happen next year, because of the shortage of cops. New Orleans Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says he’s dumbfounded…:

CUT 09(08)      “…by her comments.”

Hardy says he understands the cop shortage but that’s not enough of a reason to call off the biggest tourism event of the year.

A viral video of a trainer hitting a dog in the head has resulted in two arrests in Rapides Parish. Chief of Staff of the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Tommy Carnline says 52-year-old Tina Frey and her daughter, 21-year-old Victoria Brimer turned themselves in on Thursday…:

Cut 03  (10)      “…by any trainers.”

Citizen complaints led the investigation.

Yet another property insurer is ending coverage in Louisiana, meaning over ten-thousand customers will have to seek new coverage pretty quickly. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says Florida-based Weston is closing shop. He says customer should seek new coverage with another private company or the state-run insurer Louisiana Citizens, but whatever you do…:

CUT 08(14)      “…of those policies.”

Over 90-thousand have lost their coverage so far this year.

The state Supreme Court returns a 4-to-3 decision in favor of incumbent Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins, who was disqualified from running due to providing wrong address info on qualification papers. With the ruling, Perkins can continue his campaign.

At a town hall meeting, New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell hinted there’s no guarantee Mardi Gras will happen in 2023. Why? The severe cop shortage…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Golsby.”

While speaking at a town hall meeting, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell threatened to cancel Mardi Gras Parades in the Big Easy next year, because of a decline in NOPD officers. Mardi Gras publisher Arthur Hardy says he understands the shortage but that’s not enough of a reason to cancel parades….
cut 11 (07) “….can be managed”
NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson told the city council today it’s not time to panic, but time to plan.

The owner of the Cypress Arrow Kennel and K9 Academy in Lena has been arrested on animal cruelty charges as a result of a viral video that shows a dog being struck in the head during training. Tommy Carnline with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says detectives began investigating the case last week…
cut 5 (10) “…aggravated cruelty”
52-year-old Tina Frey and her 21-year-old daughter Victoria Brimer have bonded out.

The state Supreme Court rules incumbent Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins CAN run for re-election this fall. More from Kevin Gallagher…:.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says a supervisor has resigned as a result of the state agency failing to react in a timely manner before a two-year-old child died from a fentanyl overdose. A report issued by DCFS says their agency was contacted three times before the child’s death and Walters says they failed to get back to the house in time.

By a 4-3 decision, the state Supreme Court has ruled that Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins CAN run for re-election in November. Justices heard arguments Tuesday, and their decision came down this morning. LSU-Shreveport political science professor Jeff Sadow says he and many others thought the High Court would go the opposite way…:

CUT 12  (12)        “…bit of a surprise.”

Perkins’s candidacy was challenged by a resident whose main complaint was he listed the wrong address on election qualification papers. Perkins may now proceed with his campaign.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell, during a town hall meeting Thursday night, said shrinking ranks in the New Orleans Police Department might cause next year’s Mardi Gras to be canceled. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says parade routes were reduced this year due to a shortage of officers and increased crowds as the COVID pandemic subsided…:

CUT 10(09)      “…we understand it.”

Yet another property insurer is ending coverage in Louisiana, meaning over ten-thousand customers will have to seek new coverage pretty quickly. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says Florida-based Weston Property & Casualty is the latest to “fold up its tents”; citing the fiscal impacts of hurricane claims from 2020 and 2021. Donelon says Weston customers, and those with recently-folded United Property & Casualty, will be given an additional 60 days to get coverage – if it’s under the state’s last-resort insurer, Louisiana Citizens…:

CUT 07  (10)        “…the private sector.”

Six companies have left the state in recent months; forcing over 90-thousand to scramble for new coverage.

…and now today’s markets…

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell suggested at a town hall meeting last night due to shrinking ranks in the New Orleans Police Department, next year’s Mardi Gras might have to be canceled. Arthur Hardy publishes the Mardi Gras Guide.
Cut 9 (08) “…by her comments.”
The New Orleans City Council says the police force is down from an average of 15 hundred officers to about a thousand.

Yet another property insurer is ending coverage in Louisiana, meaning over ten-thousand customers will have to seek new coverage. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says Florida-based West Property and Casualty is the latest to fold up its tents…
cut 6 (12) “….on September 7th”
Donelon says Weston customers could be covered by Louisiana Citizens for 60 days after their policy expires, but they need to contact their insurance agent.

Two people who work at the Cypress Arrow and Kennel K-9 Academy in Lena are facing animal cruelty charges as a result of a viral video that showed a trainer shoving a dog down to the ground. 52-year-old Tina Frey and her 21-year-old daugther Victoria Brimer have been charged with two counts of aggavated cruelty to animals. Tommy Carnline with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says the case has drawn a lot of public interest…
cut 4 (10) “…OF THE ARREST”
Tina Frey is the owner of the canine training facility.

Two people have died in Florida after eating raw oysters from Louisiana. Oyster Task Force Chairman Mitch Jurisisch says before anyone jumps to conclusions about Louisiana oysters, he wants to see what the investigation reveals and that food safety procedures were followed correctly….
cut 30 (11) “….properly”
The CDC says on average 80,000 people will get ill from eating raw oysters and about 100 will die as a result each year.

The Louisiana Oyster industry made headlines this week after two deaths in Florida were linked to raw oysters from the Bayou State. Oyster Task Force Chairman Mitch Jurisich (ger ah sich) confirms the oysters involved were from Louisiana, and an investigation is underway.
Cut 10 (10) “…our business.”
A bacteria called Vibrio can cause illness and deaths for people who consume raw oysters. The bacteria thrives when the water is warm.

The Louisiana Department of Health reports 127 confirmed monkeypox cases. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says 95-percent of the cases have been with men having sex with men. Nearly 60-percent are among Black Louisianans.
Cut 13 (07) “…growing outbreak.”

Legislative leaders are putting together a Capitol Security Police agency to provide security for the state capitol building. Currently, security in and around the Capitol is handled by the House and Senate sergeant of arms offices, Capitol Police, and by the Department of Public Safety. Senate President Page Cortez says those varying agencies don’t always communicate or coordinate well with each other…:
Cut 8 (09) “…of all of that.”
Cortez says they plan to have the police force in place by the start of the 2023 legislative session in April.

A viral video of a trainer shoving a dog head’s down down to the ground has resulted in two arrests in Rapides Parish. Chief of Staff of the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Tommy Carnline says 52-year-old Tina Frey and her daughter, 21-year-old Victoria Brimer turned themselves in on Thursday…
cut 3 (10) “…by any trainers”
Frey is the owner of the Cypress Arrow and Kennel K-9 academy in Lena.

An investigation into the deaths of two people in Florida, linked to Louisiana oysters is underway. The oyster industry anxiously awaits the results. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 2 (31) “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested a mother and her daughter on animal cruelty charges as a result of viral videos that showed suspected animal abuse at the Cypress Arrow Kennel and K-9 Academy in Lena. 52-year-old Tina Frey is the owner of that facility and she is now facing felony charges and so is her 21-year-old daughter, Victoria Brimer.

Legislative leaders are moving forward with plans to create a Capitol Security Police Agency to provide enhanced security at the State Capitol. Senate President Page Cortez says the January 6th 2021 riot at the nation’s capitol illustrated the need, but the concept is not new…
cut 9 (07) “…..Senator Robert Adley”
Separate security teams currently protect the State Capitol, but Cortez says a police force of about two dozen officers would be more appropriate.

The Biden Administration says the Inflation Reduction Act signed by the President this week will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40-percent…..
cut 5 (05) “…..becomes realized”
That’s Joshua Basseches, who is a Tulane University expert on climate change policy. He says the new law’s success will depend on how states decide to move away from fossil fuels to take advantage of clean energy incentives.