If you’ve received your flood insurance renewal and experienced sticker shock, Congressman Garret Graves says you’re not alone…:

CUT 02(34)      “…Thorington.”

Shreveport Police are asking public help in locating a missing woman. 22-year-old ShaToria Jones was last seen Tuesday. Her family is concerned because her birthday is tomorrow. She is a black woman, with medium complexion and wears eyeglasses. Call Shreveport Police with any tips.

Tailgaters are already in place for this evening’s historic first-ever matchup between the LSU and Southern University football teams. To make traffic easier when the game is over, officials say contraflow will be in effect, and only outbound traffic will be allowed; meaning ALL lanes will be one-way leading away from Tiger Stadium. The game is completely sold out.

So, imagine your 71-year-old friend who’s never been gator hunting in their life, tells you he caught one that he thought weighed around 400 pounds. You’d laugh at them, right? Well, Jerry Sepulvado of Calhoun did just that Wednesday on Lake St. John. He actually caught three gators and one was a real whopper…:

CUT 09(09)      “…1000 pounds.”

He plans to sell the gator for its meat & skin.

Where is the country’s highest-priced flood insurance? You guessed it. Right here in Louisiana. Capital area Congressman Garret Graves says a new study from the independent non-profit group “First Street” crunched the numbers. He says he’s seen some constituents’ flood coverage go from less than $600-a-year to over $8000, which is ludicrous. Graves says FEMA should be investing in infrastructure to protect areas vulnerable to flooding, instead of overcharging policyholders…:

CUT 14(06)      “…communities.”

He says only intervention by Congress will slow it down.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says she will not reimburse the city for almost $30-thousand in travel upgrades during recent trips to Miami, D.C. and France. She says the additional dollars were for her (quote) “safety, not luxury.” The upgrades paid for Cantrell to fly first class while her staff flew coach. Cantrell‘s extravagances are one of the reasons cited for the recall petition against her. Others are angry she seemingly sided with a teen carjacker over his victims.

A movie about a Louisiana man whose mother gave him up for adoption – instead of aborting him – opens in theaters nationwide this weekend. It’s called “Lifemark”…:

CUT 01(28)      “…Golsby.”

For the first time ever, the Southern University Jaguars face the LSU Fighting Tigers tonight on the football field. Southern’s Chancellor Dennis Shields hopes the game and tailgating before will make both schools stronger…:

CUT 08(11)      “…that’s fabulous.”

Southern and LSU meet this evening in an historic football matchup, but to leaders of the two schools, it’s much more than a game. It’s a chance to bridge historic racial, cultural, and academic divides. Southern’s chancellor Dennis Shields says the two schools have a new five year plan to collaborate more closely in a range of academic areas. But Shields says the new connections are about much more than agreements on paper…:

CUT 07(10)      “…same space.”

Tailgating is already underway outside Tiger Stadium, and LSU officials say post-game traffic will be contra-flowed. All lanes will be outbound traffic to get folks away from the campus and back home as quickly as possible.

The statistical peak of hurricane season is today, and right now there are no weather systems in the Atlantic or Caribbean that pose a threat to Louisiana’s coast.

Congressman Garret Graves says according to an independent study, Louisiana is the most overpriced state in the country for flood insurance. Graves says FEMA tried to raise flood premiums during the Obama Administration but there was an intervention…and a second attempt during the Trump White House was also circumvented…:

CUT 13(08)      “…they’ve refused”

He says lawmakers will have to take action to help property owners with rising flood insurance costs.

Kudos to 71-year-old Jerry Sepulvado of Calhoun, for hauling a nearly 1000 pound gator out of Lake St. John, in Concordia Parish. He says it took hours to land the beast…:

CUT 10(06)      “…he was.”

This was his first time gator hunting, and he says he might try it again

If you’ve received your flood insurance renewal and experienced sticker shock, Congressman Garret Graves says you’re not alone…:

CUT 02(34)      “…Thorington.”

Shreveport Police are asking public help in locating a missing woman. 22-year-old ShaToria Jones was last seen Tuesday. Her family is concerned because her birthday is tomorrow. She is a black woman, with medium complexion and wears eyeglasses. Call Shreveport Police with any tips.

Tailgaters are already in place for this evening’s historic first-ever matchup between the LSU and Southern University football teams. To make traffic easier when the game is over, officials say contraflow will be in effect, and only outbound traffic will be allowed; meaning ALL lanes will be one-way leading away from Tiger Stadium. The game is completely sold out.

So, imagine your 71-year-old friend who’s never been gator hunting in their life, tells you he caught one that he thought weighed around 400 pounds. You’d laugh at them, right? Well, Jerry Sepulvado of Calhoun did just that Wednesday on Lake St. John. He actually caught three gators and one was a real whopper…:

CUT 09(09)      “…1000 pounds.”

He plans to sell the gator for its meat & skin.

A teenage carjacker was shot and killed Thursday night after he fired on Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputies trying to arrest him. The incident happened very near the Jefferson/Orleans parish line in Algiers. The suspect is not identified because he is only 16. No officers were hurt in the gunfire.

Congressman Garret Graves says according to an independent study, Louisiana is the most overpriced state in the country for flood insurance. He says the non-profit group First Street did the analysis.

Cut 12 (12) “…their policy.”  

Graves says the agency should be investing in infrastructure to protect areas vulnerable to flooding instead of overcharging policyholders.

Southern and LSU meet Saturday in a historic football matchup, but to leaders of the two schools, it’s much more than a game. It’s a chance to bridge historic racial, cultural, and academic divides. Dr. Dennis Shields is Chancellor of Southern University.

Cut 6 (11)  “…pretty remarkable.” 

So, imagine your 71-year-old friend who’s never been gator hunting in their life, tells you he caught one that weighs more than 740 pounds. You’d laugh at them, right? Well, Jerry Sepulvado of Calhoun did just that Wednesday on Lake St. John. So, what does one do with an almost 12-foot alligator that weighs more than 750 pounds, Sepulvado says you sell it…

Cut 11 (11)  “…man cave.”

If you’ve received your flood insurance renewal and experienced sticker shock, Congressman Garret Graves says you’re not alone…:

CUT 02(34)      “…Thorington.”

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says she will not reimburse the city for almost $30-thousand in travel upgrades during recent trips to Miami, D.C. and France. She says the additional dollars were for her (quote) “safety, not luxury.” Cantrell‘s extravagance is one reason cited for the recall petition against her.

So, imagine your 71-year-old friend who’s never been gator hunting in their life, tells you he caught one that he thought weighed around 400 pounds. You’d laugh at them, right? Well, Jerry Sepulvado of Calhoun did just that Wednesday on Lake St. John. He actually caught three gators and one was a real whopper…:

CUT 09(11)      “…1000 pounds.”

Here’s some smart and timely marketing. A Baton Rouge grocery store near LSU has temporarily converted its salad bar into a massive beer cooler, ahead of tomorrow’s LSU vs. Southern University tailgating and game. The game is sold out, tailgate crowds are expected to be of record-setting size…and Matherne’s market on Nicholson hopes to cash in on the adaptation. Kickoff is a 6:30 Saturday in Tiger Stadium.

A movie about a Louisiana man whose mother gave him up for adoption will be shown in theaters nationwide this weekend. Actor Kirk Cameron decided to produce Lifemark after watching a documentary on the subject. Marsanne Golsby has more…

Cut 1 (28)  “…I’m Marsanne Golsby”

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If you’ve received your flood insurance renewal and experienced sticker shock, Congressman Garret Graves says you’re not alone. Brooke Thorington has more…

Cut 2 (34) I’m  Brooke Thorington.”  

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The movie Lifemark is being released nationwide in theaters this weekend. It tells the story of Metairie native David Scotton, whose birth mother changed her mind on the abortion table and gave him up for adoption. David’s adoptive mother Susan says actor Kirk Cameron produced the movie after seeing a documentary about the Scottons…

Cut 3 (12) “…of adoption.” 

The 2018 documentary on the adoption story of Scotton is called “I Lived on Parker Avenue. It was produced by Louisiana Right to Life. Susan Scotton says she’s amazed that the adoption of David has turned into a movie…

Cut 4 (08) “…chose us” 

Susan Scotton says she thinks the move is especially timely after the overturning of Roe vs Wade.

Cut 5 (05) “… couldn’t be better.” 

David Scotton is in his twenties now. He has met his birth mother, and Susan says that the two mothers exchange periodic texts, especially on Mother’s Day.

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Southern and LSU meet tomorrow in an historic football matchup, but to leaders of the two schools, it’s much more than a game. It’s a chance to bridge historic racial, cultural, and academic divides. Dr. Dennis Shields is Chancellor of Southern University.

Cut 6 (11)  “…pretty remarkable.” 

The two schools have a new five year plan to collaborate more closely in a range of academic areas. But Shields says the new connections are about much more than agreements on paper.

He says that for the first time, deans and other academic leaders from both schools sat down and had face conversations.

Cut 7 (10) “…same space.”

He’s hoping that the game and celebration of both schools and Louisiana as a whole will make both schools stronger.

Cut 8 (11)  “…that’s fabulous.”

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The Saints kick-off the season on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says a key for the Black and Gold is to protect quarterback Jameis Winston, because he has a lot of talent around him this season…

Cut 9 (06)  “…not leadership.”

The Saints are without one of their top cornerbacks, Paulson Adebo, who has an ankle injury. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says that will cause some shuffling in the Saints secondary…

Cut 10 (09) “…fill that spot.” 

Detillier says a key for the Saints this season is to run the football better. He says New Orleans averaged less than four yards a carry…

Cut 11 (11)  “…have to.”

Kick off against the Dirty Birds is at noon.

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Congressman Garret Graves says according to an independent study, Louisiana is the most overpriced state in the country for flood insurance. He says the non-profit group First Street did the analysis.

Cut 12 (12) “…their policy.”  

Graves says FEMA tried to raise flood premiums during the Obama Administration but there was an intervention and a second attempt during the Trump Administration was also circumvented.

Cut 13 (08) “…they’ve refused.” 

The rate hikes are significantly higher in Louisiana. Graves says he’s seen some premiums go from $560 annually to $8,000. He believes FEMA’s rate hikes are an overreach and there’s a bipartisan effort asking for transparency of the agency.

Graves says the agency should be investing in infrastructure to protect areas vulnerable to flooding instead of overcharging policyholders.

Cut 14 (06)  “…communities.” 

Graves says policyholders are seeing higher rates when they renew their flood insurance, and they will continue to climb each year without intervention.

This may come as no surprise, but Louisiana is the most overpriced of states for cost of flood insurance. An independent study by First Street made the conclusion. District 6 Congressman Garret Graves says he’s seen some premiums go from $560 annually to $8,000. He says attempts to jack up flood insurance were attempted under Presidents Obama and Trump…:

CUT 13(08)      “…they’ve refused.”

The movie Lifemark is being released nationwide in theaters this weekend. It tells the story of Metairie native David Scotton, whose birth mother changed her mind on the abortion table and gave him up for adoption. David’s adoptive mother Susan says she’s amazed the story is now a movie…:

CUT 04(08)      “…chose us.”

A teenage carjacker was shot and killed Thursday night, after he fired on Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputies trying to arrest him. The incident happened very near the Jefferson/Orleans parish line in Algiers. The suspect is not identified because he is only 16. No officers were hurt in the gunfire.

The Saints kick-off the season on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says a key for the Saints this season is to run the football better. He says New Orleans averaged less than four yards a carry…:

CUT 11(11)      “…have to.”

Kickoff against the Dirty Birds is Sunday at noon.

Southern and LSU meet tomorrow in an historic football matchup, but to leaders of the two schools, it’s much more than a game. It’s a chance to bridge historic racial, cultural, and academic divides. That game kicks off at 6:30 tomorrow night in Tiger Stadium.