Grief in Caddo Parish after a police officer in Vivian is killed in the line of duty. Marc Brock was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing him. Last night, there was a candlelight vigil at the North Caddo football field, and Commissioner Chris Kracman says people turned out in droves.

Cut 4 (08) “…bleachers were packed.”

A Southeastern Louisiana University chemistry professor who was removed as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project makes a formal request to be reinstated in that role. Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake. Her attorney, William Most, says her findings caught university officials off-guard.

Cut 10 (08) “…from heavy industry.”

If you had Willie Green in your first NBA coach to be fired pool, you win. On Saturday, the Pelicans fired Green after the team lost ten out of their first 12 games, many by lopsided scores. Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars says wins and losses weren’t the main reason why the decision was made to fire Green.

Cut 6 (13) “…see that happening.”

James Borrego has been named interim head coach.

Despite losing out on the Southland Conference title, Southeastern Louisiana is still alive for an at-large FCS playoff spot after beating Incarnate Word, 10-7. It was a good win for Coach Frank Scelfo’s team after losing the week before to Lamar.

Cut 17 (19)  “…we did.”

One community in Caddo Parish is grieving the senseless line-of-duty killing of a Vivian police officer. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

A former University of New Orleans basketball player owns up to his mistake. Dae Dae Hunter appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America this morning and admitted to his role in a point shaving scandal. Hunter said he did it to get money to care for his newborn child.

A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana University has filed a grievance against the school, asking to be reinstated as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. William Most, the attorney who represents Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), says she was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake.

Cut 9 (10)  “…of the pollution.”

The Pelicans over the weekend fired fifth year head coach Willie Green after the team stumbled to a 2-and-10 start. James Borrego was named interim head coach; he said his job is to get the team to play hard, especially since there’s still 69 games to go in the season.

Cut 7 (08) “…including me.”

It was pretty much the same story though last night; the Pelicans lost to Golden State, 124-106.

More drivers in Louisiana will see their auto insurance rates go down. The Department of Insurance approves decreases of seven-percent for Allstate North American and 15-percent for Encompass. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the industry told him if the state can decrease frivolous lawsuits and outrageous settlements, rates will go down.

Cut 5 (09) “…following year.”

The Lafourche Parish School Board is under fire for how it handled an incident involving boys sharing A-I fake nude images of female classmates. One girl was expelled, later rescinded, after fighting a boy on a school bus who had shared her image. Her family’s lawyer, Gregory Miller, told the board she took matters into her own hands after her pleas to the school for help fell on deaf ears.

Cut 11 (11) “…okay with that?”

LSU’s three-game losing streak is over following their 22-21 win over Arkansas at Tiger Stadium Saturday afternoon. The game also marked the first start in an LSU uniform for sophomore transfer quarterback Michael Van Buren after Garrett Nussmeier was ruled out. Van Buren says this is a win he will not soon forget.

Cut 16 (12) “…just feels amazing.”

While the Michael Van Buren era at LSU may be beginning, the Willie Green era with the Pelicans is over. The team fired the fifth-year head coach Saturday morning after the team stumbled to a 2-and-10 start, with many losses by lopsided scores. Prior to last night’s loss to the Warriors, fans shared their thoughts about Green’s firing.

Cut 8 (09) “…wasn’t doing it.”

The widening of I-12 in St. Tammany Parish is completed months ahead of schedule. The 56-million-dollar project widened a nine-mile stretch of I-12 from two lanes to three in each direction. Rodney Mallett with DOTD says the widening of I-12 will have many more benefits beyond simply allowing drivers to more easily get from point A to point B.

Cut 8 (07) “…in that area.”

This is the last weekend of the State Fair of Louisiana for this year; and if you’re a hockey fan, there’s a special deal just for you. Russell Adams with the State Fair tells KEEL radio in Shreveport if you go to the fair Friday or Saturday, you can get discounted tickets to the Shreveport Mudbugs game at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum.

Cut 3 (11) “…the hockey game.”

Indicting him is one thing; convicting him may be another story. Jeff Palermo has more on the difficulty of convicting former House Speaker Clay Schexnayder of theft.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

With November being America Recycles Month, the group Keep Louisiana Beautiful is encouraging you to do your part in protecting the environment. In Lafayette tomorrow, there will be a free paper shredding and glass recycling event at the Robicheaux Recreation Center.

After securing a grand jury indictment against former Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder for allegedly stealing a rare state artifact, now the challenge for Attorney General Liz Murrill is to get a conviction in court. In a statement, Murrill said public officials do not get to keep Louisiana property. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt hopes Murrill spoke with Schexnayder before seeking the indictment.

Cut 10 (09) “…instance.”

A major milestone in St. Tammany Parish as the 56-million-dollar I-12 widening project is completed months ahead of schedule. Rodney Mallett with DOTD says the freeway was widened in the Covington-Mandeville area.

Cut 6 (07) “…to LA 1077.”

Mallett says with the growth in St. Tammany Parish, the volume along that stretch of roadway has increased significantly in just the last few years.

The State Fair of Louisiana wraps up this weekend with Military Appreciation Day on Sunday. All veterans and active duty service members and their families get in for free that day. There will be a military parade down the midway at two Sunday afternoon, and Russell Adams with the State Fair says after the parade will be a special worship service.

Cut 5 (09) “…a good message.”

LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson says quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has re-aggravated an abdominal injury he suffered in preseason camp, but he’s still expected to start against Arkansas. Wilson says if Nussmeier’s injury is more problematic, Michael Van Buren will make his first start in a Tiger uniform.

Cut 12 (11) “…his progress.”

Driving along I-12 in St. Tammany Parish should be a lot less stressful now that the project to widen the roadway from two lanes to three in each direction is finished. Rodney Mallett with DOTD says with the growth in St. Tammany Parish, coupled with I-12 being a major freight corridor for trucks going coast to coast, the volume along that stretch of roadway has increased significantly in just the last few years.

Cut 7 (11) “…20-thousand since 2018.”

This is the last weekend of the State Fair of Louisiana for this year, and it’s going out with a salute to those who protect our freedoms at home and abroad. Sunday is Military Appreciation Day – all veterans and active duty servicemembers get in for free. Russell Adams with the State Fair says that afternoon, there will be a military parade.

Cut 4 (08) “…down our midway.”

Indicting him is one thing; convicting him may be another story. Jeff Palermo has more on the difficulty of convicting former House Speaker Clay Schexnayder of theft…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Jackson Parish Sheriff Andy Brown is calling it a career. He is retiring effective today to spend more time with family and to focus on outside business opportunities. Chief Criminal Deputy Brent Barnett will serve as interim sheriff until a full-time successor is elected.

Indicting him is one thing; convicting him may be another story. Former Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing a rare Louisiana artifact. A 20-foot-long cypress board that used to hang in the halls of the Louisiana State Capitol is missing. It was last seen 18 months ago in Schexnayder’s legislative office in Gonzales. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says, though, this will be a tough case to prosecute.

Cut 9 (09)  “…push forward.”

A major milestone in St. Tammany Parish as the 56-million-dollar I-12 widening project is completed months ahead of schedule. Rodney Mallett with DOTD says the freeway was widened in the Covington-Mandeville area.

Cut 6 (07) “…to LA 1077.”

This is the last weekend of the State Fair of Louisiana; and if you’re a hockey fan, there’s a special deal for you. Russell Adams with the State Fair tells KEEL if you go to the fair today or tomorrow, you can get discounted tickets to the Shreveport Mudbugs game at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum.

Cut 3 (11) “…the hockey game.”

With November being America Recycles Month, the group Keep Louisiana Beautiful is encouraging you to do your part in protecting the environment. Tomorrow, Ouachita Parish residents are invited to drop their recyclables off at the Monroe Civic Center for Ouachita Green’s America Recycles Day. Melissa Kenyon with Keep Louisiana Beautiful says this is especially helpful for those who don’t have recycling service at their homes.

Cut 28 (07) “…available to citizens.”

The U-L system board of supervisors names Dr. Kendrick Nicholas as interim president of McNeese State. Nicholas takes over for Wade Rousse, who was just named president of the LSU system earlier this month. Nicholas says he’ll continue the school’s focus on recruitment, retention, and job placement of McNeese students.

Cut 8 (08) “…our continued success.”

Wanted – one-thousand musicians to play at the Superdome January 31st. It’s Rockin’1000’s first U.S. concert after playing in stadiums throughout Europe for the last decade. Rockin’1000 founder Fabio Zaffagnini says the songs on the playlist are some of rock music’s greatest anthems.

Cut 5 (11) “…that is unprecedented.”

Zaffagnini says he wants at least half of the musicians to be from Louisiana.

November is America Recycles Month, and Melissa Kenyon with Keep Louisiana Beautiful says the organization is using the occasion to teach people the proper way to recycle.

Cut 12 (15) “…litter from happening.”

In Lafayette tomorrow, there will be a free paper shredding and glass recycling event at the Robicheaux Recreation Center.

The high school football playoffs begin in earnest tonight. St. Charles Catholic is the top seed in the Division Two Select bracket. Spencer Verrett with the LHSAA Network says he likes the Comets to make it to at least the semifinals, but he says to watch out for the number-two Loyola Prep Flyers.

Cut 17 (14)  “…good Flyers team.”

If you want to be a part of the biggest rock band on Earth, you have an open invitation to audition – no professional experience necessary. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Governor Landry gives his prediction on what the Supreme Court will do with Louisiana’s congressional map and what he hopes the contract for a new football coach will look like. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Louisiana High School football teams begin their journeys to the Superdome as the playoffs begin in earnest tonight. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

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If you can play the guitar, keyboard or drums, or if you can sing, the world’s biggest rock band wants you to be a part of it. Rockin’1000 is coming to New Orleans, playing at the Superdome January 31st, and it’s currently accepting audition videos. Founder Fabio Zaffagnini (zah-fuh-NYEE-nee) says after playing throughout Europe for the last ten years, New Orleans was the perfect choice for his venture’s first U.S. show.

Cut 4 (11) “…number-one choice.”

Zaffagnini says his goal is to have 500 of the one-thousand musicians be from Louisiana; so by uploading your audition video to YouTube and sharing the link on Rockin’1000’s application site, you already have a leg up. Zaffagnini says if you make the band, the songs you will be performing are some of rock music’s greatest anthems.

Cut 5 (11) “…that is unprecedented.”

Zaffagnini says the songs on the playlist come from legendary groups like Metallica, Foo Fighters, White Stripes, Nirvana – and one of the most well-known hits from Queen.

Cut 6 (07) “…out incredibly well.”

If you want to join the band, time is of the essence – the audition submission deadline is December 16th.

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The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors has appointed Dr. Kendrick Nicholas as the interim president of McNeese State. He will take over for Wade Rousse, who has been hired as LSU’s system president. Dr. Nicholas has served as the senior vice president for student affairs and is excited to lead his alma mater.

Cut 7 (09) “…for the future.”

Nicholas says they will continue to focus on recruitment, retention, and job placement of McNeese students.

Cut 8 (08) “…our continued success.”

Nicholas is a New Orleans native who came to McNeese as a football player. The longtime administrator began his career at the Lake Charles school in 2005 and has served several roles, including dean of students, before he was promoted to senior vice president last year.

Nicholas says he’s seen the ups and downs at McNeese and went through the school’s most challenging time following Hurricane Laura in 2020.

Cut 9 (09)  “…we are today.”

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With November being America Recycles Month, the group Keep Louisiana Beautiful is encouraging you to do your part in protecting the environment. Tomorrow, Ouachita Parish residents are invited to drop their recyclables off at the Monroe Civic Center for Ouachita Green’s America Recycles Day. Melissa Kenyon with Keep Louisiana Beautiful says this is especially helpful for those who don’t have recycling service at their homes.

Cut 10 (07) “…available to citizens.”

Kenyon says if there was ever a month to start recycling, this is the perfect month to do so.

Cut 11 (08) “…advantage of them.”

Kenyon says Keep Louisiana Beautiful is using the occasion of America Recycles Month to teach people the proper way to recycle.

Cut 12 (15) “…litter from happening.”

In Lafayette tomorrow, grocery stores will be giving away reusable grocery bags, and there will be a free paper shredding and glass recycling event at the Robicheaux Recreation Center.

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Governor Jeff Landry believes the U.S. Supreme Court will not rule until June on whether the state’s congressional map with two majority minority districts is constitutional. Landry, who was a guest on WRKF’s Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster, says he believes the nation’s high court will determine that race should not be a factor when drawing districts.

Cut 13 (11)  “…five-one map.”

Louisiana has six congressional districts, and the state legislature approved a map last year that has a second majority minority district, because a third of the state’s voting population is Black.

Landry was also asked about the felony theft charge facing former House Speaker Clay Schexnayder. The attorney general’s office is accusing the former state lawmaker from Ascension Parish of taking a 20-foot-long cypress board that used to hang in the halls of the state capitol. The rare state artifact was last seen in his legislative office in Gonzales. Landry said he doesn’t know what to make of this case.

Cut 14 (05) “…help the situation.”

Landry was also asked about his involvement in LSU athletics. The governor reiterated he is not involved in the search for a new coach, but he hopes LSU sets the standard for what a contract should look like for a football coach.

Cut 15 (09) “…some performance basis.”

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The first round of the high school football playoffs begins in earnest tonight; and today, we are previewing the select side of the bracket. Spencer Verrett with the LHSAA Network says Edna Karr is the favorite to repeat as Division One select champs, but a few of their Catholic League rivals might have a chance at upsetting the Cougars.

Cut 16 (14) “…St. Augustine gets there.”

St. Charles Catholic is the number-one seed in Division Two. Verrett says he likes the Comets to make it to at least the semifinals, but says to watch out for the number-two Loyola Prep Flyers.

Cut 17 (14)  “…good Flyers team.”

In Division Three, Verrett says top-seeded Lafayette Christian Academy is the clear favorite. Verrett says the Knights are one of the most battle-tested teams in the state, but he also states that two other teams could cause some havoc.

Cut 18 (14)  “…the six seed.”

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Nicholls State will host Northwestern State in a battle of the N-S-U’s for senior night. Nicholls is coming off a close 28-21 loss to Texas Rio Grande Valley. In an interview with HTV,  head coach Tommy Rybacki says he wants his team to finish the season strong, especially for the 18 seniors being honored this weekend.

Cut 19 (21) “…the home slate.”

Kickoff in Thibodaux tomorrow is three p.m.

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Grambling State has won four in a row; and last week, fourth string and freshman quarterback Hayden Benoit stepped up for the Tigers, throwing for 220 yards with four touchdowns in a win over Bethune-Cookman. Head coach Mickey Joseph had lots of praise for the freshman out of Loreauville.

Cut 20 (19) “…just didn’t blink.”

Grambling is at Alcorn State at two tomorrow afternoon.

UL-Lafayette has a new interim president. Jamie Hebert is stepping down, and the U-L System Board has appointed Ramesh Kolluru as the new interim president while a search for a permanent president takes place. This year, the school has eliminated more than 70 positions and made other cuts because of a 25-million-dollar budget deficit. But Kolluru says this financial crisis will not prevent the school from growing.

Cut 9 (09)  “…push forward.”

Experts are giving their recommendations on how to boost Louisiana’s mediocre infrastructure grade. Former DOTD Secretary Eric Kalivoda says part of the solution is boosting funding, saying investing in road infrastructure will help lower Louisiana’s sky-high auto insurance premiums.

Cut 7 (10) “…people’s insurance rates.”

If you can play the guitar, keyboard or drums, or if you can sing, the world’s biggest rock band wants you to be a part of it. Rockin’1000 is coming to New Orleans, playing at the Superdome January 31st, and it’s currently accepting audition videos. Founder Fabio Zaffagnini (zaf-fun-YEE-nee) says after playing throughout Europe for the last ten years, New Orleans was the perfect choice for his venture’s first U.S. show.

Cut 25 (11) “…number-one choice.”

Paul Skenes is the first Cy Young winner from LSU. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace led Major League Baseball with a 1.97 ERA and had 216 strikeouts. Skenes, who was recruited as a catcher coming out of high school, told the MLB Network he never thought he would become a dominant pitcher in the big leagues…

Cut 3 (12) “…looks like.”