Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs describes the current state of Louisiana’s oil and gas industry as not pretty. Briggs says there are only 71 oil and natural gas drilling sites in Louisiana, down from 116 a year ago. He says just nine drilling sites are in operation in South Louisiana. Briggs says the drop in production means a loss of jobs…
cut 13 (09) “on those rigs”
He says it’s unclear when the industry will rebound.
The latest Republican presidential polls in Iowa show Governor Bobby Jindal rounding up very little support. A Monmouth (mon-muth) University survey shows Jindal receiving one-percent of Iowa Republican caucus goers support, while a Bloomberg/Des Moines Register poll shows him with two-percent. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this has got to be discouraging for Jindal’s campaign…:
CUT 3 (09) “his optimism”
Pinsonat adds Jindal does have a few months left to generate some excitement around his campaign and move up in the polls.

State Police are working to identify a bicyclist who was fatally struck from behind by an SUV on the US 190 Tangipahoa River Bridge late Monday night.. The Victim was thrown from her bicycle and pronounced dead at the scene. Trooper Dustin dwight says this is a reminded to always keep safety in mind when riding a bicycle, especially at night
Cut 10 (11) “oncoming motorists.”
Dwight says the driver of the SUV was found not to be at fault.
LSU coach Les Miles has settled on a starting quarterback for the season opener against McNeese State. Miles says both Anthony Jennings and Brandon Harris showed great progress during training camp and he wouldn’t hesitate to play both quarterbacks but ultimately, Harris will be starting on Saturday.
CUT 8 (08) “an observation”
Kick off on Saturday is at 6:30