US Senator John Kennedy thinks he’s found the way to reduce crime in New Orleans, but the police chief has other ideas. Kennedy says a hiring freeze was put on NOPD in 2014, and the department needs to add more officers to the force.

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NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison says understaffing is certainly a problem, but not one unique to New Orleans.

Just days before the one year anniversary of an ambush attack on Baton Rouge police officers, a local gun shop owner is hoping to help equip officers for the field. Following last summer’s attack, Bayou Gunslinger owner Brandon Cavin of Denham Springs donated 700 rifle-rated vests to law enforcement officers. His Armor for Officers foundation is currently accepting donations for this year’s round of vests to be handed out to local departments.

The SEC Media projections are out and LSU is picked to finish behind Alabama and Auburn in the SEC West. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says these projections aren’t surprising, as Alabama continues to be the favorite and reporters are big on Auburn.

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LSU is picked number four to outright win the SEC Championship.

A Louisiana chef is heading into week 7 of Food Network Star. Chef Cory Bahr of Monroe owns Heritage Catering and multiple restaurants in north Louisiana. He credits the pressure of being a professional chef to his success on the show.

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The episode airs Sunday night at 8.