One of the nation’s top football recruits, five-star defensive lineman Lamar Brown from University High committed to the Tigers, live on ESPN 2…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kace Keischnick”

This morning it was announced the 83-year-old Paul McCartney will perform at the Smoothie King Center on October 29^th. NOLA-dot-com entertainment reporter Keith Spera says McCartney’s voice is still great and the musicians around him are a Band on the Run…

Cut 4 (11) “….first time”

Two people, not wearing seatbelts, were killed in a head-on crash Tuesday night on Louisiana Highway 17 in Richland Parish…

Cut 7 (13) “..they collide

State Trooper Ryan Davis says 28-year-old Billie Myers of Oak Grove and 59-year-old James Washington of Epps were not buckled up when an 18-year-old driver crossed the centerline for reasons still under investigation and slammed into Myers and Washington’s vehicle.

A long overdue honor for a Louisiana military hero who was killed in action more than eight decades ago. Marine Private First Class Harry LeBert was killed in 1944 during World War Two. Louisiana V-A Secretary Charlton Meginley says LeBert was interred last week at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.

Cut 26 (10) “…was finally home.”

One of the nation’s top football recruits, five-star defensive lineman Lamar Brown from University High committed to the Tigers, live on ESPN 2…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kace Keischnick”

This morning it was announced the 83-year-old Paul McCartney will perform at the Smoothie King Center on October 29^th. NOLA-dot-com entertainment reporter Keith Spera says McCartney’s voice is still great and the musicians around him are a Band on the Run…

Cut 4 (11) “….first time”

Two people, not wearing seatbelts, were killed in a head-on crash Tuesday night on Louisiana Highway 17 in Richland Parish…

Cut 7 (13) “..they collide

State Trooper Ryan Davis says 28-year-old Billie Myers of Oak Grove and 59-year-old James Washington of Epps were not buckled up when an 18-year-old driver crossed the centerline for reasons still under investigation and slammed into Myers and Washington’s vehicle.

A long overdue honor for a Louisiana military hero who was killed in action more than eight decades ago. Marine Private First Class Harry LeBert was killed in 1944 during World War Two. Louisiana V-A Secretary Charlton Meginley says LeBert was interred last week at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.

Cut 26 (10) “…was finally home.”

Matthew Mire who in 2021, murdered Louisiana State Trooper Adam Gaubert and Ascension Parish resident Pamela Adair has made a plea deal that spares his life. The agreement will sentence him to 2 life sentences plus 348 and a half years in prison for his multi-parish crime spree that also left three other people injured. The deal means Mire will avoid a trial. Sentencing was handed down in Ascension Parish and will also need to be formalized in part in Livingston Parish for the crimes in that parish.

A two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 17 in Richland Parish Tuesday night left two dead and one injured. State Trooper Ryan Davis says the crash claimed the lives of 28-year-old driver Billie Myers and 59-year-old James Washington. Driver of the GMC Terrain, 18-year-old, Alexis Cox is stable with serious injuries.

Cut 6 (12) “…head on.”

Neither Myers nor Washington was wearing a seat belt. Davis says vehicles carry massive amounts of energy.

Iconic musician Paul McCartney is bringing his “Got Back Tour” to New Orleans. Michelle Southern has more on his October 29th show at the Smoothie King Center…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Michelle Southern.”

Five-star University Lab lineman Lamar Brown announced his commitment to LSU on ESPN2 today. With his Cubs teammates behind him in front of a packed U High gym, ESPN’s top overall recruit put on the purple LSU cap and revealed a gold Tigers baseball jersey.

Cut 9 (11)  “…(applause) go Tigers.”

The Baton Rouge native chose the Tigers over Texas, Texas A&M and Miami, and it was reportedly a tight race between the Aggies and Tigers

Colorado State University researchers have decreased their hurricane season forecast. Experts are now predicting 16 named storms, including eight hurricanes and three major hurricanes, one less than the school’s initial prediction for each category. C-S-U lead researcher Phil Klotzbach credits wind shear in the Caribbean

Cut 10 (10) “…the reduction.”

Researchers still predict slightly above average activity due to warm Atlantic temperatures and other factors

This may be FEMA’s last hurricane season as President Trump talks of doing away with the agency. The FEMA Review Council met in New Orleans yesterday. Governor Jeff Landry says the panel was set up by President Trump to create an agency that prioritizes efficiency over bureaucracy when a natural disaster strikes.

Cut 8 (12) “…in 2020.”

Music legend Paul McCartney is coming back to New Orleans as his “Get Back Tour” makes a stop at the Smoothie King Center on October 29^th. NOLA-dot-com entertainment reporter Keith Spera says

83-year-old Sir Paul is still and elite performer and has a long history with the city…

Cut 5 (14) “…studio.”

The presale for tickets will begin next Tuesday and tickets for the general public will be available a week from Friday.

A long overdue honor for a Louisiana military hero who was killed in action more than eight decades ago. Marine Private First Class Harry LeBert was killed in June of 1944 during World War Two. His then unidentified remains were transferred to the Philippines in the 1950s then to Hawaii three years ago where DNA testing conclusively put LeBert’s name with his body.  Louisiana V-A Secretary Charlton Meginley says LeBert was interred July 2nd at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.

Cut 26 (10) “…was finally home.”

The FEMA Review Council, which is looking to make major reforms to the federal disaster response agency, held its second meeting in New Orleans. Last month, President Trump said he wants to phase out FEMA after the current hurricane season. Governor Jeff Landry, who attended yesterday’s meeting, says the President’s goal is to have a competent and functional agency whether that’s FEMA or something else.

Cut 7 (10) “…that need”

An Iranian woman taken by ICE from her New Orleans home last month is back home. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 27 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Legendary musician Paul McCartney is returning to New Orleans as his “Get Back Tour” will make a stop at the Smoothie King Center on October 29^th. NOLA-dot-com entertainment reporter Keith Spera says McCartney is 83-years-old, but he is still an elite performer, and he put in a Hard Day’s Night at his last New Orleans performance in 2019…

Cut 3 (08) “…any performer.”

The presale for tickets will begin next Tuesday and tickets for the general public will be available a week from Friday.

A 64-year-old Iranian woman living in New Orleans legally since 1978 has been freed from ICE custody after being detained for two weeks. Donna Kashanian was released following a robust letter-writing campaign orchestrated in part by New Orleans Republican State Representative Stephanie Hilferty, who says Kashanian is an upstanding member of the community.

Cut 14 (10) “…teacher organization there.”

President Trump has said he wants to phase out FEMA after this year’s hurricane season. Governor Landry says the goal is to have a competent and functional agency, saying local governments and residents should not have to wait years for FEMA to distribute disaster aid.

Cut 9 (11)  “…implement it.”

A long overdue honor for a Louisiana military hero killed in action eight decades ago. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Paul McCartney just can’t Let It Be – he can’t wait to Get Back to New Orleans to play some Silly Love Songs. The legend is bringing his Got Back 2025 tour to the Smoothie King Center on October 29th. That’s one of 19 newly-announced shows, with potentially others Coming Up. With A Little Luck, you can score some VIP tickets.

A 64-year-old Iranian woman taken from her New Orleans home by ICE agents last month is back home. Donna Kashanian was released from ICE custody following national outcry and outreach from elected officials from both parties, including New Orleans Republican State Representative Stephanie Hilferty.

Cut 13 (11)  “…to the administration.”

Kashanian first came to the U.S. in 1978 on a student visa and applied for asylum after the shah was overthrown a year later. She eventually was allowed to remain in the U.S. as long as she checked in with immigration authorities, which she never failed to do.

Colorado State University researchers have decreased their hurricane season forecast. Experts are now predicting 16 named storms, including eight hurricanes and three major hurricanes, one less than the school’s initial prediction for each category. C-S-U lead researcher Phil Klotzbach says the wind shear and Saharan dust have deterred tropical formation so far this summer.

Cut 11 (11) “..potentially substantially.”

President Trump has threatened to phase out FEMA following the current hurricane season. Governor Landry was asked if that would really happen. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The CEO of the finalist to build LSU’s proposed on-campus arena is indicted in a federal bid-rigging scheme. The Department of Justice says Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke orchestrated a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for a similar project at the University of Texas at Austin.

An Iranian woman taken by ICE from her New Orleans home last month is back home. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Iconic musical performer Paul McCartney will begin his “Get Back” tour in the United States in late September and one of his stops will be the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on October 29th. The presale for tickets will begin next Tuesday and tickets for the general public will be available a week from Friday.

The FEMA Review Council met in New Orleans yesterday. Governor Jeff Landry says It’s a panel set up by President Trump to create an agency that prioritizes efficiency over bureaucracy when a natural disaster strikes. Landry says there’s way too much red tape involved with FEMA when it comes to distributing recovery dollars

Cut 8 (12) “…in 2020”

A long overdue honor for a Louisiana military hero who was killed in action more than eight decades ago. Marine Private First Class Harry LeBert was killed in June of 1944 during World War Two. However, Louisiana V-A Secretary Charlton Meginley says his remains went unidentified for many years.

Cut 4 (08) “…World War Two.”

LeBert’s remains were transferred to the Philippines in the 1950s; and three years ago, they were transferred again to Hawaii, where forensic scientists conducted DNA testing. With 95-percent of LeBert’s remains intact, that helped scientists conclusively put LeBert’s name with the body.

The FEMA Review Council, which is looking to make major reforms to the federal disaster response agency, held its second meeting in New Orleans. Last month, President Trump said he wanted to phase out FEMA after the current hurricane season. Governor Jeff Landry, who attended yesterday’s meeting, says the President’s goal is to have a competent and functional agency whether that’s FEMA or something else.

Cut 7 (10) “…that need”

Colorado State updated its long term hurricane forecast and they are now calling for 16 named storms and eight hurricanes, one less in each category than their previous forecast. Lead researcher Phil Klotzbach says we are still looking at an active hurricane season…

Cut 12 (13) “…hurricane season”

Cotton was once Louisiana’s biggest crop as far as number of acres planted. But Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says high production costs have made it difficult for cotton growers to make a profit. Strain says less than 100-thousand acres of cotton could be planted this year…

Cut 22 (09) “…by soybeans”

After 81 years since he was killed in World War Two, Private First Class Harry LeBert was finally laid to rest in Louisiana as he was interred at southwest Louisiana veteran’s cemetery. State Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says it took advances in forensic science to identify Lebert who’s remains spent decades in the Philippines. Meginley says while the LeBert family finally got closure countless others are waiting.

Cut 6 (09) “…to be identified.”