Police in Lafayette make a second arrest for the double murder that took place at a barbershop during Labor Day Weekend. 19-year-old Quincy Duhon Junior and 48-year-old Johnny Trailer Junior were fatally shot. Sergeant Robin Green says detectives worked hard on this case.

Cut 10 (12) “…for awhile.”

Shylon Mouton and Jeffery Broussard, both of Lafayette, are facing two counts of first degree murder.

LSU Alexandria saw more than a one-third increase in the number of undergraduates enrolled for the fall semester.

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Senator John Kennedy had some choice words for the executive director of the Arab American Institute during a Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes. Kennedy implied that Maya Berry supports Hamas and Hezbollah, which she denied.

Cut 7 (11) “…I appreciate it. (applause fades)”

Kennedy responded by telling Berry to, quote, “hide your head in a bag.” Several people took that comment as racist, and it drew an audible rebuke from people attending the hearing, as well as committee Democrats on Social Media afterwards.

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes, Senator John Kennedy had some choice words for Maya Berry, the executive director of the Arab American Institute.

Cut 6 (13) “…do not support.”

Kennedy ended his remarks by telling Berry to, quote, “hide your head in a bag,” which drew gasps from those in attendance.

LSU Alexandria sees a big surge in enrollment for the fall semester, growing by more than a third. Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Shelly Gill says one factor is the growing popularity of online courses.

Cut 3 (09) “…percent of that is online.”

Gill says affordability has also played a key role in attracting more students.

Lafayette Police arrest a second 17-year-old for the double murder that took place at a barbershop during Labor Day Weekend. Sergeant Robin Green says Shylon Mouton and Jeffery Broussard, both of Lafayette, are facing two counts of first degree murder…

Cut 9 (10)  “…barbershop.”

19-year-old Quincy Duhon Junior and 48-year-old Johnny Trailer Junior were fatally shot.

Lottery registration for the Louisiana Fortify Homes grant program is now open to those living in the coastal zone. Registration is open through Friday, and 300 will be chosen.

Beefed-up police presence at Covington High School due to a reported social media threat. The Covington Police Department says a juvenile has been taken into custody for questioning, and police will maintain a heavy presence at the school for the rest of the day as a precaution.

Lottery registration for the Louisiana Fortify Homes grant program is now open to those living in the coastal zone. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says these grants, previously available on a first-come, first-served basis, received feedback and now should give residents more opportunity to receive the grant.

Cut 4 (10) “…change that format.”

Registration is open through Friday, and 300 will be chosen.

The Bossier (BOZH-er) Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning of a new scam. Lieutenant Matt Gaydos says the scammer claims to have taken control of the victim’s computer or device, putting a virus on it to allow the scammer to retrieve sensitive information, and the scammer demands money as a ransom.

Cut 14 (16) “…to that account.”

Gaydos says so far, no one has fallen victim, mainly because not everyone knows how to use Bitcoin.

Nearly all Entergy Customers have had their power restored since Hurricane Francine. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

Advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network were on Capitol Hill urging lawmakers to take the final steps in passing a bipartisan bill to allow Medicare payment for early detection screening tests. Brenda McCain from Natchitoches (NACK-uh-tish) Parish says nearly everyone knows someone who’s been affected by cancer.

Cut 12 (07) “…decrease cancer deaths.”

Entergy has restored power to virtually all customers who can safely receive electric service after Hurricane Francine. Fewer people lost power during Francine than in previous storms, and Vice President of Customer Service Michelle Bourg (BERG) says that’s due to Entergy’s attention to the need for reinforcement and improvement, especially in coastal areas…

Cut 9 (10)  “…higher standard.”

At the height of response efforts, over eight thousand storm responders worked around the clock to restore service to customers.

The Bossier (BOZH-er) Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning of a new scam. The scammer demands two-thousand dollars in Bitcoin to remove a virus from the victim’s computer or smartphone. So far, no one has fallen for it. Lieutenant Matt Gaydos says it takes very few people who bite in order for scammers to strike it rich.

Cut 15 (08) “…money really quickly.”

Lottery registration for the Fortify Homes Program Grants opens today for those living in the Coastal Zone.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Beefed-up police presence at Covington High School due to a reported social media threat. The Covington Police Department says a juvenile has been taken into custody for questioning, and police will maintain a heavy presence at the school for the rest of the day as a precaution.

Lottery registration for Fortify Homes Program Grants opens today through Friday with 300 grants to residents living in Louisiana’s Coastal Zone.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Nearly all Entergy Customers have had their power restored since Hurricane Francine. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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The Bossier (BOZH-er) Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning you of a new scam. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program is opening lottery registration for grants starting today through Friday. The program offers 300 grants to residents living in Louisiana’s Coastal Zone, aimed at fortifying homes against future storms and hurricanes. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says these grants, previously available on a first-come, first-served basis, received feedback and now should give residents more opportunity to receive the grant.

Cut 4 (10) “…change that format.”

The program is a proactive approach to reduce insurance costs and minimize the need for extensive rebuilding after hurricanes. The program will also draw 200 registrants who will be placed on a waiting list…

Cut 5 (06) “…various reasons.”

Temple emphasizes eligible residents must live in the state’s designated Coastal Zone, an area frequently affected by hurricanes, and it must be your primary residence.

Cut 6 (12) …citizens as possible.”

Homeowners can register through the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program website, with recipients being notified the following week after the registration period closes.

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Entergy says they’ve restored power to virtually all customers who can safely receive electric service after Hurricane Francine. Vice President of Customer Service, Michelle Bourg (BERG) says nearly half of the more than 300,000 customers who lost power had it restored one day after the storm. She credits the upgrades and improvements to infrastructure after the devastating storms of the last few years…

Cut 7 (10) “…secret sauce”

Bourg says since the storms of 2020 and 2021, Entergy’s standards have changed and so have the needs of customers…

Cut 8 (13) “…they’re taller.”

Fewer people lost power during Hurricane Francine than in previous storms and Borg says that’s due to Entergy’s attention to the need for reinforcement and improvement especially in coastal areas…

Cut 9 (10)  “…higher standard.”

At the height of response efforts over eight thousand storm responders worked around the clock to restore service to customers.

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Advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network were on Capitol Hill urging lawmakers to take the final steps in passing a bill to allow Medicare payment for innovative multi-cancer early detection screening tests. One of them, Brenda McCain from Natchitoches (NACK-uh-tish) Parish, who says a simple test can go a long way.

Cut 10 (05) “…can be treated.”

McCain says whatever Congress decides will have a profound effect on people’s well-being.

Cut 11 (05) “…made in Congress.”

McCain notes that nearly everyone in the country knows someone who’s been affected by cancer.

Cut 12 (07) “…decrease cancer deaths.”

McCain notes that the bill already has the support of more than two-thirds of Congress, encompassing representatives of both parties.

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The Bossier (BOZH-er) Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning of a new scam. Lieutenant Matt Gaydos says the scammer claims to have taken control of the victim’s computer or device, putting a virus on it to allow the scammer to retrieve sensitive information.

Cut 13 (07)  “…out of them.”

Gaydos says the scammer demands money as a ransom.

Cut 14 (16) “…to that account.”

Gaydos says so far, no one has fallen victim to the scam, mainly because not everyone knows how to use Bitcoin. He says scammers know that their tactics have a very low percentage of succeeding, but it only takes a very small number of people to bite in order to strike it rich.

Cut 15 (08) “…money really quickly.”

If you get an email like this, the very best thing to do is to delete it right away.

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The Saints could not have gotten off to a better start, winning their first two games in dominating fashion – 47-10 over the Panthers and 44-19 over the Cowboys. Still, Coach Dennis Allen says there are flaws that the team needs to work through as the season progresses.

Cut 16 (16)   “…the first half”

On the defensive side, Defensive End Carl Granderson says while his unit’s performance against the Cowboys was dominant, it wasn’t perfect.

Cut 17 (11) “…to force turnovers.”

The Saints will try to make it three in a row to start the season Sunday afternoon against the Eagles in the Superdome. Kickoff is at noon.

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One of the big surprises on LSU’s offense this year is wide receiver Aaron Anderson, who leads the team in receiving yards. The redshirt junior from New Orleans has caught 15 passes this year, three more than all of last year. Coach Brian Kelly says Anderson has grown in every aspect of his life…

Cut 18 (21)  “…so much better.”

Caden Durham had a big game on Saturday as he led the Tigers with 98 yards rushing and two touchdowns. According to Pro Football Focus, 50 of his yards came after contact. But Kelly is not ready to name Durham as the top back…

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Louisiana Tech is hoping to see more from its running game when they host Tulsa on Saturday night. The Bulldogs rushed for just 43 yards in their loss to North Carolina State. Marquis Crosby is still dealing with an injury he suffered in the season opener and only had two carries last week. Cumbie says they would like to get former Acadiana star Omiri Wiggins going…

Cut 20 (24) “..that room”

Senator Bill Cassidy is despondent over this weekend’s assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump – the second time in a two-month span that someone tried killing him.

Cut 12 (09) “…or should become.”

Cassidy joins seven fellow Republican U.S. senators in calling for the Secret Service to beef up protection for Trump, saying it should be at the level of a sitting president.

Entergy says it’s restored power to virtually all customers who can safely receive electric service after Hurricane Francine. Michelle Bourg (BERG), the vice president of customer service, says nearly half of the 300-thousand customers who lost power had it restored just one day after the storm.

This week marks Voter Registration Week, with efforts underway to ensure residents are prepared for the upcoming November 5th election. Louisiana has a high registration rate, with about 90-percent of eligible residents registered to vote.

Governor Landry’s request for a major disaster declaration for the state was approved by the White House following Hurricane Francine.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Starting this season, Pelicans fans can watch their team on TV for free. Greg Bensel with the Pelicans says the new deal will greatly boost TV viewership.

Cut 4 (11) “…to TV access.”

This week marks Voter Registration Week, with efforts underway to ensure residents are prepared for the upcoming November 5th election. Joel Watson with the secretary of state’s office reminds citizens to register or to update their registration.

Cut 6 (12) “…October 15th or online.”

Watson says Louisiana has a high registration rate, with about 90-percent of eligible residents registered to vote.

A new report shows that sexual harassment remains a problem. The study by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute shows that 82-percent of women and 42-percent of men experience some form of sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime.Lead researcher Anita Raj says one way to stem the tide is to begin the awareness campaign at an early age.

Cut 12 (09) “…experience before 13.”

Starting this season, Pelicans fans can watch their team on TV for free. Greg Bensel with the Pelicans says the new rights deal with Gray Media will give many more fans the opportunity to watch games on TV.

Cut 3 (12) “…seven-million new viewers.”

The 11 stations that will carry Pelicans games will all form the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network.

Enrollment at Northwestern State is at its highest level in five years. University President James Genovese (JEN-oh-veeze) says enrollment at the main campus in Natchitoches (NACK-uh-tish) is up considerably.

Cut 14 (09) “…vibrant and healthy.”

And President Genovese says nearly every single on-campus housing unit is occupied.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says Hurricane Francine was a “low impact” event and should not lead to an insurance rate hike.

Cut 4 (12) “…if you will.”

Temple emphasized that while the hurricane caused some localized damage, it did not reach the level of destruction that typically triggers widespread rate hikes.

Congressman Steve Scalise says Secret Service staffing for former President Donald Trump needs to be beefed up in light of Sunday’s assassination attempt. Scalise blames the lack of Secret Service staffing on diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Cut 8 (11) “…service agent for.”

Scalise says there are plenty of qualified applicants to get staffing up to proper levels. The White House is also calling on the Secret Service to beef up protection for the former President.

Despite the Me Too movement, sexual harassment remains very prevalent in the United States. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

The Pelicans make it official – you can watch the team’s games on free TV this season. The team announced a new media rights deal with Gray Media to televise all their games, except nationally televised games, free over the air. The new deal will allow the team to reach nearly seven-million viewers – much more than the number who were able to watch the games on Bally Sports.

Republican Congressman Steve Scalise is taking issue with Secret Service staffing in light of Sunday’s assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Scalise says morale within the agency is down due to what he cites as DEI hiring practices.

Cut 9 (12)  “…look to apply.”

The White House is also calling on the Secret Service to beef up protection for the former President.

A study by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute shows that 82-percent of women and 42-percent of men experience some form of sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime. Lead researcher Anita Raj says sexual harassment in the workplace remains a concern, but that’s not the only place that’s happening.

Cut 11 (09) “…concerts and bars.”

Raj says one way to stem the tide of sexual harassment is to begin the awareness campaign at an early age, since many people experience sexual harassment well before adulthood.

After Hurricane Francine, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple assured residents that the storm was a “low-impact” event and should not lead to an increase in insurance rates. Sean Richardson has more.

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Late last night, President Biden approved Louisiana’s request for a major disaster declaration for the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Francine. The declaration covers eight parishes, and it allows those residents to apply for federal assistance to help with the cost of home repairs, temporary housing and uninsured property losses.

After Hurricane Francine, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple assured residents that the storm was a “low-impact” event and should not lead to an increase in insurance rates. Sean Richardson has more.

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More scrutiny for the Secret Service after another assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Despite the Me Too movement, sexual harassment remains very prevalent in the United States. Colleen Crain reports.

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Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple addressed concerns following Hurricane Francine, assuring the public that the storm was a “low impact” event and should not lead to an increase in insurance rates.

Cut 4 (12) “…if you will.”

Temple emphasized that while the hurricane caused some localized damage, it did not reach the level of destruction that typically triggers widespread rate hikes. He praised the preparedness of communities and the resilience of infrastructure in minimizing the storm’s effects including Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish…

Cut 5 (09) “…zero properties flooded .”

Hurricane Barry made landfall as a Category I in July 2019.

Temple concluded that insurance companies interested in doing business because of insurance reforms in Louisiana are still committed to coming to the state.

Cut 6 (10) …state anyway.”

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Republican Congressman Steve Scalise is taking issue with Secret Service staffing in light of Sunday’s assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Scalise says staffing needs to be beefed up.

Cut 7 (09) “…has to change”

Scalise blames the lack of Secret Service staffing on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Cut 8 (11) “…service agent for.”

Scalise says this is not an issue of not enough applicants; he says there are plenty of applicants to beef up Secret Service protection. He says the issue is hurting morale within the agency.

Cut 9 (12)  “…look to apply.”

The White House is also calling on the Secret Service to beef up protection for the former President.

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Despite the recent Me Too movement, sexual harassment continues to be very prevalent. According to the #MeToo 2024 report by Tulane University’s Newcome Institute, a survey of more than 33-hundred adults found that 82-percent of women and 42-percent of men experience some form of sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime. Lead researcher Anita Raj says sexual harassment in the workplace remains a concern.

Cut 10 (10) “…the United States.”

Raj says sexual harassment isn’t just happening in the workplace, however.

Cut 11 (09) “…concerts and bars.”

Raj says one way to stem the tide of sexual harassment is to begin the awareness campaign at an early age, since many people experience sexual harassment well before adulthood.

Cut 12 (09) “…experience before 13.”

The study showed that more than one in four adults – more than 68-million people – experienced sexual harassment in the past year alone.

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Enrollment at Northwestern State is at its highest level in five years.

Cut 13 (10)  “…the fall semester.”

University President James Genovese (JEN-oh-veeze) says enrollment at the main campus in Natchitoches (NACK-uh-tish) is up considerably.

Cut 14 (09) “…of previous years.”

And President Genovese says nearly every single on-campus housing unit is occupied.

Cut 15 (07) “…on campus now.”

Genovese says the increase in enrollment has brought upon a renewed sense of energy, including an electric gameday atmosphere.

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Through three weeks of the season, LSU ranks dead last in the Southeastern Conference in points per game allowed and they rank third to last in total defense, allowing 380 yards a game. But Coach Brian Kelly says he likes his linebackers, he says defensive line is coming along and believes the secondary can play at a higher level

Cut 16 (12)   “…we did that”

The Tigers had tackles for a loss, five sacks, four forced fumbles and an interception.

LSU started the game with three linebackers on the field for the first time this year as Whit Weeks joined Greg Penn and Harold Perkins. Perkins played strongside linebacker and three tackles, one for a loss and a fumble recovery. Kelly called it progress for one of their best defensive players…

Cut 17 (22) “…great energy.”

Kelly believes LSU is really close to playing the football needed in order to win the SEC. He says they are looking at personnel, preparation and the coaching of the schemes in order to get LSU to that point…

Cut 18 (25)  “…that situation.”

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A big intrastate battle is set to go down on Saturday in Lafayette as the Ragin Cajuns host Tulane. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says Tulane will be the toughest team they’ve faced this season…

Cut 19 (19) “….play em” 

The Cajuns are 2-and-0, while Tulane has suffered losses to Oklahoma and Kansas State after opening the season with a win over Southeastern Louisiana.

The 2-and-0 ULM Warhawks will visit top ranked Texas on Saturday. Coach Bryant Vincent’s team is a 44 point underdog…

Cut 20 (20) “…very detailed”

Kick off in Austin is at 7 PM.