A new report shows that last year, the number of Louisiana homeowners having their insurance policies cancelled by their insurance companies increased more than fivefold compared to 2018. Real Reform Louisiana Executive Director Ben Riggs says insurance companies are cancelling policies mainly for financial reasons, mostly south of the I-10 corridor.

Cut 3 (10) “…their profit margins.”

Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a fire at a horse stable in Slidell over the weekend. Brian Macaluso with St. Tammany Parish Fire District One says firefighters weren’t able to save all the horses in the barn at Lewis Stables.

Cut 7 (09) “…in the fire.”

Macaluso says the cause is still under investigation, and it could be anything from an electrical issue to arson.

SNAP recipients in Louisiana began receiving food assistance benefits on their EBT cards this past weekend. Jeff Palermo reports on whether the state will be reimbursed for stepping up to the plate…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Two girls are hurt after being thrown from a Ferris wheel at the Harvest Festival in New Roads over the weekend. The girls, both about 11 years old, were about 20 feet off the ground when the bucket they were in tipped over. They’re hospitalized but are expected to recover. A third girl in the bucket managed to hold on and was uninjured.

The federal government shutdown is now in its 34th day; and with Republicans and Democrats showing no signs of budging, there seems to be no end in sight. Speaking to KEEL radio, House Speaker Mike Johnson says the shutdown is starting to affect every aspect of society.

Cut 11 (12) “…do that.”

State funds are being used to fund the SNAP program this month. Governor Landry says the state was able to fill the void because it’s been fiscally responsible.

Cut 12 (12) “…right now.”

About 700-thousand residents are receiving their cash assistance in phases, with a quarter of the recipient’s monthly amount being loaded onto their cards each week.

A new report shows that last year, insurance companies cancelled nearly three-percent of homeowners insurance policies in Louisiana – the highest rate in the country. Real Reform Louisiana Executive Director Ben Riggs says the phased-in repeal of the so-called “three-year rule” started at the beginning of this year, and that will exacerbate the issue even more.

Cut 5 (12) “…than three years.”

Nine horses are killed in a fire at a horse stable in Slidell over the weekend. Brian Macaluso with St. Tammany Parish Fire District One says the fire broke out at around three Saturday morning at Lewis Stables.

Cut 6 (10) “…to 130 horses.”

Firefighters were able to save 28 horses. The cause is still under investigation.

Frustration is growing on Capitol Hill on this, the 34th day of the federal government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson has been criticized for keeping the House out of session all this time. Even members of his own party have expressed concerns about his strategy. The Bossier Parish representative explained his reasoning during an appearance on KEEL radio.

Cut 10 (17) “…House floor.”

Nine horses were killed in a stable fire in Slidell over the weekend. Brian Macaluso with St. Tammany Parish Fire District One says the fire broke out at around three Saturday morning at Lewis Stables.

Cut 6 (10) “…to 130 horses.”

State funds are being used to fund the SNAP program this month. Hundreds of thousands of low-income Louisiana residents were in jeopardy of not receiving any food assistance in November, because of the federal government shutdown. Governor Landry says Louisiana was able to fill the void, because it’s been fiscally responsible.

Cut 12 (12) “…right now.”

Last year, five times as many Louisiana homeowners had their insurance policies cancelled by their insurance companies compared to 2018. Real Reform Louisiana Executive Director Ben Riggs says companies are doing this mainly for financial reasons, mostly south of the I-10 corridor.

Cut 4 (10) “…their profit margins.”

The federal government shutdown has entered its second month and this is the 34th day, the second longest in U-S history. Republicans and Democrats continue to blame each other. U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson from Bossier Parish says Senate Democrats have had multiple opportunities to vote for a funding bill that would re-open the government…

Cut 9 (06)  “…this is happening.”

A new report shows that last year, the number of Louisiana homeowners having their insurance policies cancelled by their insurance companies increased more than fivefold compared to 2018. Ben Riggs with Real Reform Louisiana says the catalyst behind this is the repealing of the state’s “three-year rule” that went into effect at the start of this year.

Cut 3 (12) “…than three years.”

If you miss being able to fly from Alexandria to Houston, you’ll be able to do so again this coming spring. Jeanne (“zhahn”) Burns reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

For the second time this season, the Saints traveled to the West Coast and played an uncompetitive game, losing 34-10 to the Los Angeles Rams. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough made his first NFL start and threw for 176 yards, one touchdown, and was intercepted once.

Two girls remain hospitalized after being thrown from a Ferris wheel at the Harvest Festival in New Roads over the weekend. The girls, both about 11 years old, were about 20 feet off the ground when the bucket they were in tipped over. A third girl in the bucket managed to hold on and was uninjured. 

One former LSU Tiger is hoping interim athletics director Verge Ausberry can provide stability to the Tigers athletic department. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

There may officially be less than a month to go in the 2025 hurricane season, but State Climatologist Jay Grymes says for all intents and purposes, Louisiana will make it through this year unscathed. Grymes says that’s because history has shown that this time of year, the threat of tropical weather in the Gulf of Mexico is nonexistent.

Cut 11 (10) “…with a landfall.”

This year, no storm of at least tropical storm strength made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

United Airlines is resuming service between Alexandria and Houston through its partnership with SkyWest Airlines. Airport Executive Director Ralph Hennessy says the airport made SkyWest a guarantee to secure the resumption of the service for the first time since 2022.

Cut 9 (12)  “…revenue guarantee.”

LSU introduces New Iberia native and longtime athletic administrator Verge Ausberry as its interim athletic director. Ausberry says his main priority is to find the best football coach that LSU can hire. He’s forming a committee that includes the LSU Board of Supervisors and major donors to the athletic program.

Cut 4 (10) “…one of those at LSU.”

Ausberry takes over for Scott Woodward, who mutually agreed to part ways with the school Thursday night. Governor Landry is upset with the contract Woodward gave to Brian Kelly, saying taxpayers may have to pay his 54-million-dollar buyout if private donors do not step up. But Board of Supervisors member John Carmouche disagrees with that notion.

Cut 8 (14) “…and never will.”

China agrees to buy 12-million metric tons of U.S. soybeans between now and January, following a meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the U.S. is the second-biggest producer of soybeans in the world.

Cut 13 (11)  “…Argentina 50.9.”

If you’re looking for something to do Saturday, why not take in the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge? It takes place from nine to four at the State Library and the surrounding Capitol Park area. Robert Wilson, the executive director for the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there’s one building that’s usually a part of the festival that won’t be this year.

Cut 9 (09)  “…we didn’t normally.”

Admission is free.

New Iberia native and longtime athletics administrator Verge Ausberry is now the man in charge of the LSU athletics department. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

LSU Board of Supervisors member John Carmouche denies that Governor Landry had anything to do with Woodward’s departure.

Cut 6 (09) “…part ways.”

LSU still owes Woodward six-million dollars.

Good news for Louisiana soybean farmers, as China this week agreed to buy 12-million metric tons of U.S. soybeans between now and January. That was the result of a meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says China made a goodwill purchase before the meeting.

Cut 12 (09) “…first few months.”

If you’re looking for something to do Saturday, may I interest you in the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge? Robert Wilson, the executive director for the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there are books for readers of all ages and all interests.

Cut 10 (09) “…are just beginning.”

It takes place from nine to four at the State Library and the surrounding Capitol Park area. The best part – admission is free!

New Iberia native and longtime athletics administrator Verge Ausberry is now the man in charge of the LSU athletics department. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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If you’re looking for something to do Saturday, Andrew Greenstein has a great idea.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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LSU introduced New Iberia native and longtime athletic administrator Verge Ausberry as its interim athletics director. After a tumultuous week that saw the firing of head football coach Brian Kelly and the departure of athletics director Scott Woodward, Ausberry had this message for LSU fans…

Cut 3 (12) “…job done.”

Ausberry says his main priority is to find the best football coach that LSU can hire. He’s forming a committee that includes members of the LSU Board of Supervisors and major donors to the athletic program.

Cut 4 (10) “…one of those at LSU.”

Before Governor Jeff Landry spoke about the language in college football coaches’ contracts and the dismissal of Woodward as athletic director, the LSU football coaching vacancy was considered one of the best in the country. Ausberry still feels that way, and interest is high.

Cut 5 (15) “…at LSU.”

Two LSU Board of Supervisors were in attendance. Scott Ballard, who is the chairman, and John Carmouche, who is the chairman of the athletics committee.

Neither would go into detail on why Woodward is no longer the athletics director. They said it was a decision that Woodward and the Board thought was best for the university.

Landry said on Wednesday he did not want Woodward hiring the next LSU football coach.

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LSU alum and Baton Rouge native Scott Woodward is no longer the athletics director at LSU after Governor Landry said he did not want Woodward to hire the next football coach. It was announced on Thursday night that Woodward and the LSU Board of Supervisors mutually agreed to party ways. LSU Board of Supervisors member John Carmouche denies that Landry had anything to do with Woodward’s departure…

Cut 6 (09) “…part ways.”

Woodward still had three years left on his contract and LSU owes him six million dollars.

LSU Board Chairman Scott Ballard says a lot of factors went the decision to move on from Scott Woodward…

Cut 7 (12) “…mutual agreement.”

Woodward spent six years as LSU’s athletics director and LSU won six titles during his leadership. He hired three coaches that won national championships; Jay Johnson, Kim Mulkey and Jay Clark.

But Landry was upset with the contract Woodward gave to Kelly and the 54-million dollar buyout Kelly could receive as a result of his firing. The governor has said state taxpayers may have to pay that cost, if private donors do not step up. But Carmouche disagrees with Landry’s claim the state is liable…

Cut 8 (14) “…and never will.”

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If you’re looking for something to do Saturday, why not take in the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge? It takes place from nine to four at the State Library and the surrounding Capitol Park area. Robert Wilson, the executive director for the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there’s one building that’s usually a part of the festival that won’t be this year.

Cut 9 (09)  “…we didn’t normally.”

Wilson says there are books for readers of all ages and all interests.

Cut 10 (09) “…are just beginning.”

Wilson says for the kids, the festival will feature a musical performance from Rick Kelley of Music with a Message for Kids, who visits dozens of schools and libraries throughout the state to promote reading as a fun activity for kids.

Cut 11 (10) “…readers pavilion area.”

The festival will also feature appearances and book signings by various authors in the Cavalier House Books tent. Admission to the festival is free.

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Good news for Louisiana soybean farmers, as China this week agreed to buy 12-million metric tons of U.S. soybeans between now and January. That was the result of a meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says China made a goodwill purchase prior to the meeting.

Cut 12 (09) “…first few months.”

The 12-million metric tons is down more than ten-million metric tons after China stopped buying U.S. soybeans amid a months-long tariff battle. Strain says the U.S. is the second-biggest producer of soybeans in the world.

Cut 13 (11)  “…Argentina 50.9.”

Strain says China takes in more than 60-percent of the world’s soybeans.

New Iberia native and longtime athletics administrator Verge Ausberry is now the man in charge of the LSU athletics department. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

China this week agreed to buy 12-million metric tons of U.S. soybeans between now and January. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says China made a goodwill purchase prior to the meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Cut 12 (09) “…first few months.”

If you’re looking for something to do Saturday, why not take in the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge? It takes place from nine to four at the State Library and the surrounding Capitol Park area. Robert Wilson, the executive director for the Louisiana Center for the Book, says for the kids, the festival will feature a musical performance from Rick Kelley of Music with a Message for Kids, who visits dozens of schools and libraries throughout the state to promote reading as a fun activity for kids.

Cut 11 (10) “…readers pavilion area.”

The festival will also feature appearances and book signings by various authors in the Cavalier House Books tent. Admission to the festival is free.

Tonight is Halloween, so DPS is urging you to use extra caution when venturing out onto the roadways, especially in residential neighborhoods after the sun goes down.

And before you go to bed tomorrow night, turn your clocks back one hour as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end.

LSU alum and Baton Rouge native Scott Woodward is no longer the athletic director at LSU after Governor Landry said he did not want him to hire the next football coach. LSU Board of Supervisors member John Carmouche denies that Landry had anything to do with Woodward’s departure.

Cut 6 (09) “…part ways.”

Before Governor Landry spoke about the language in college football coaches’ contracts and Woodward’s dismissal, the LSU football coaching vacancy was considered one of the best in the country. As he was being introduced as interim athletic director, Verge Ausberry said he still feels that way, and interest is high.

Cut 5 (15) “…at LSU.”

On this Halloween night, your number-one job is to keep your kids safe. By law, registered sex offenders are not allowed to participate in Halloween – they cannot hand out candy to kids. DPS trooper Eddie Thomas says parents should do a little homework before trick or treating and find out which homes in their neighborhood have sex offenders living in them.

Cut 23 (06) “…sex offender registry.”

If you’re looking for something to do tomorrow, why not take in the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge? It takes place from nine to four at the State Library and the surrounding Capitol Park area. Robert Wilson, the executive director for the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there’s one building that’s usually a part of the festival that won’t be this year.

Cut 9 (09)  “…we didn’t normally.”

Admission to the festival is free.