With crude oil prices at their highest level in seven years, gas prices aren’t the only things fuel-related being impacted by the 80-dollar a barrel price.  LSU Professor David Dismukes says winter heating bills in Louisiana are expected to be impacted negatively.

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Dismukes, who is Executive Director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies, says the rising price of crude pushes the price of natural gas up and thus the cost of power generation in the state.

Almost a month and a half after Ida made landfall in southeast Louisiana travel trailers are finally beginning to roll into the state. Houma Representative Tanner Magee has been extremely vocal about the delay and says he’s relieved for those who are so desperately needing shelter.

Cut 6 (10) “…overjoyed.” 

Louisiana State Police are stunned by the killing of one of their own during a deadly chaotic shooting rampage carried out by a suspect now in custody. More from Dave Brannen.

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Alexandria Police have arrested a 35-year old woman and a 17-year old male from Texas in connection with the shooting death of 40-year old Lakelia Purvis of Alexandria. The shooting happened around 12:30 Sunday afternoon. Both suspects are charged with second-degree murder and are in custody.

As a search was on for a man wanted for shootings in multiple parishes on Saturday, it went unnoticed for 15 hours that State Trooper Adam Gaubert was dead in his patrol car in Ascension Parish. It’s believed 31-year-old Matthew Mire gunned down Gaubert during a shooting rampage. LSP Colonel Lamar Davis hopes new technology the agency is looking to implement can prevent a similar unfortunate situation in the future…

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During an appearance at the Baton Rouge Press Club, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne discussed a possible new long-term lease agreement with the Saints…

Cut 13 (10) “…here ’til 2055.”
The next time you visit a Raising Cane’s restaurant the person taking your order or the fry cook prepping your plate might also work in the corporate office. Cane’s Regional Vice President Matt Massey they are trying to help out with the ongoing labor shortage.

Cut 5 (11) “…a cashier.”

Corporate employees are also out in the field recruiting new employees.

This year women might notice when they have their annual mammogram they are asked when and which arm they received their COVID vaccine because it can cause swelling of lymph nodes under the arm. Ochsner Health Radiologist Dr. Maverick LeBlanc…

Cut 9 (07)  “…your study.”

It’s recommended that you wait four to six weeks after your last dose to have a mammogram.

Planned changes are underway to keep Louisiana State Police more aware of any possible danger a trooper may be in, as was the case for Master Trooper Adam Gaubert who was killed during a multi-parish shooting spree over the weekend.  Colonel Lamar Davis says the agency is working to implement a computer-aided dispatch system.

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The state’s Commissioner of Administration says a deal is in the works that could keep the Saints in New Orleans and the Superdome for some time. Jay Dardenne says Saints & Pelicans owner Gayle Benson has made a long-term commitment to having the Saints in the Superdome and has set up a trust to assure that happens even after she passes…

Cut 15 (07)  “…the various entities.”

The Saints’ current agreement with the state expires in 2025. Dardenne anticipates it will be extended to 2055.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this year women might notice when they have their annual screening they are asked when and which arm they received their COVID vaccine. Ochsner Health Radiologist Dr. Maverick LeBlanc says the reason being your lymph nodes could swell under your arm and impact your mammogram results.

Cut 7 (09) “…swelling.”

It’s recommended that you wait four to six weeks after your last vaccine dose to have a mammogram.

Raising Canes is hoping to hire 10-thousand new workers in the next 50 days as corporate employees are working side by side with existing employees at their restaurants. Regional VP Matt Massey says it also shows workers the potential to be promoted to the corporate office one day.

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A 31-year-old man accused of killing a State Trooper and a woman in separate shootings on Saturday in Ascension parish is in police custody. It’s believed Matthew Mire also shot at another Trooper and shot and injured two people inside a Livingston Parish home during a multi-parish shooting rampage. Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre says they don’t have a motive…

Cut 8 (07) “…a sixth.”

The Trooper fatally shot has been identified as Adam Gaubert, who was found dead in his patrol car in Prairieville 12 hours after the suspected shooting.

The LSU Tigers are now 3-and-3 after suffering a blowout loss in Kentucky. Quarterback Max Johnson is not happy with the team’s record…

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The Tigers host 20th ranked Florida this Saturday and LSU is a double-digit underdog.

The owner of the seven nursing homes that evacuated more than 800 residents to a Tangipahoa Parish warehouse before Hurricane Ida is trying to get his nursing home licenses back. Bob Dean’s attorney John McLindon says it could take months for Dean to possibly regain the licenses for his seven facilities…

Cut 15 (08)  “…law judge.”

McLindon says in the meantime his client has had to lay off several employees and for others, he continues to pay their salaries despite no income.

LA Politics publisher Jeremy Alford says there’s talk that Democrat Gary Chambers could jump in the Senate race against John Kennedy. Political newcomer and commercial pilot, Luke Mixon of Baton Rouge, announced last week his decision to run. Alford says Chambers has some notable backing should he decide to seek Kennedy’s Capitol Hill seat.

Cut 11 (10) “…bit of money.”

A multi-parish shooting spree on Saturday leaves three critically injured and two dead, one of the fatalities is veteran state trooper, Adam Gaubert. The suspected gunman 31-year-old Matthew Mire was reportedly taken into custody without incident near the Ascension and East Baton Rouge parish line. Ascension Parish, Sheriff Bobby Webre…

Cut 9 (04)  “…rest of his life.”

Charges include First Degree Murder of a Police Officer and Attempted First Degree Murder of a Police Officer. Trooper Gaubert was found 12 hours later dead in his vehicle.

Luke Mixon announced his candidacy for US Senate last week, the seat held by John Kennedy. LA Politics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says Democrat Gary Chambers might jump in the race, but he doubts any big-name Republicans will announce a bid to unseat Kennedy.

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LSU suffered an embarrassing loss at Kentucky on Saturday. Jeff Palermo looks back at what happened…

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A third suspect was arrested this morning in a Lafayette Parish homicide from September 30^th. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s detectives say 58-year-old Mitchell Lemaire is charged with first-degree murder of Cecil Gray. The victim’s burnt remains were found in the 300 block of Burbank Road.

LSU suffered an embarrassing loss at Kentucky on Saturday. Jeff Palermo looks back at what happened…

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A multi-parish shooting spree leaves several injured and two dead including a state trooper. Brooke Thorington has more

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With just over a year to go before Senator John Kennedy’s re-election bid goes to the voters, contenders are beginning to come out of the political woodwork. More from Dave Brannen.

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The LSU Tigers were completely outmatched on Saturday night in Lexington Kentucky as the Wildcats scored the first three touchdowns of the game and went on to win 42-21. Coach Ed Orgeron’s defense gave up 330 yards rushing…

Cut 4 (14) “…needed to be.”

The loss drops the Tigers record 3-and-3 and there’s a lot of noise that Orgeron’s coaching days at LSU are coming to an end. Orgeron admits it’s tough times, but still has confidence that he can turn things around…

Cut 5 (10) “…never will.”

Following the loss, LSU only made one player available to the media and that was Quarterback Max Johnson, he was asked about the team’s 3-and-3 record…

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After a multi-parish shooting spree, two are dead and three are critically injured. State Police say 31-year-old Matthew Mire is now in custody after Saturday shootings in Ascension, Livingston, and East Baton Rouge Parishes. Colonel Lamar Davis says one of the fatalities is LSP Master Trooper, Adam Gaubert.

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Gaubert’s body was found inside his patrol car Saturday evening near Dutton Road in Ascension Parish approximately 12 hours after an earlier shooting happened in the area involving the suspect.  The length of time it took to discover Gaubert’s body is under investigation.

Mire is believed to have shot and injured two people in Livingston Parish, then shot and killed his relative Pamela Adair and injured her significant other in Ascension Parish. Another trooper was also fired upon in the shooting spree that left the trooper’s vehicle bullet-ridden

Shortly after 10 PM Saturday when Mire was apprehended in the Hoo Sooo Too Road area. Ascension Parish, Sheriff Bobby Webre said they still don’t know what motived the suspect to go on a shooting rampage.

Cut 8 (07) “…a sixth.”

According to The Advocate Mire had been staying with his mother since his girlfriend died of an overdose.

Webre says Mire abandoned a stolen vehicle and took off on foot.  Mire was reportedly taken into custody without incident in the area along the Ascension and East Baton Rouge parish line after law enforcement swarmed the area. Mire sustained injuries from a K-9 bite and a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound to his leg.

Cut 9 (04)  “…rest of his life.”

Mire was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries and charges include First Degree Murder of a Police Officer and Attempted First Degree Murder of a Police Officer.

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The field of contenders for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican John Kennedy is expected to get a little more crowded in the near future.  LA Politics publisher Jeremy Alford says there’s talk that Democrat Gary Chambers could announce his intentions soon and that he’s not an unknown in political circles.

Cut 10 (06)  “…earlier this year.” 

Political newcomer and commercial pilot, Luke Mixon of Baton Rouge, announced last week his decision to run against Kennedy next year.

While Mixon says he has political operatives working with him on his campaign, Alford says Chambers has some notable backing too should he decide to seek Kennedy’s Capitol Hill seat.

Cut 11 (10) “…bit of money.”

Alford doubts any big-name Republicans will announce a bid to unseat Kennedy next year.

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And Alford says Kennedy will undoubtedly have a sizeable war chest for his re-election bid, including eight million dollars in cash already on hand.

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The owner of the seven nursing homes that evacuated more than 800 residents to a Tangipahoa Parish warehouse before Hurricane Ida is trying to get his nursing home licenses back. Bob Dean’s attorney John McLindon says they’ve filed an appeal with the Division of Administrative Law trying to have the licenses restored.

Cut 13 (11) “…took it over.”

McLindon says the Louisiana Department of Health had issues with what happened after the evacuation and not the evacuation plan itself. He says what happened afterward happened in other areas impacted by the hurricanes.

Cut 14 (11)  “…staff couldn’t get there.”

As for when he expects his client to possibly regain the licenses for his seven facilities, McLindon says he expects it could take months.

Cut 15 (08)  “…law judge.”

McLindon says in the meantime his client has had to lay off several employees and for others, he continues to pay their salaries despite no income.

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Jameis Winston threw four touchdown passes and the defense forced two turnovers as New Orleans defeated the Washington Football Team 33-22.  Alvin Kamara also had a big day, 122 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns.

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A big play in this game was the 49-yard touchdown pass from Winston to Marquez Callaway to end the first half. Coach Sean Payton says his guys executed the Hail Mary perfectly…

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The Saints head into its bye week with a 3-2 record. Payton says the team is heading in the right direction and the open week gives them a chance to recharge…

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106 points were scored in Thibodaux on Saturday and there was over one-thousand yards of offense as Southeastern Louisiana defeated Nicholls 58-48 in a Southland Conference shootout. Colonels Coach Tim Rebowe’s team tried to come back from a 31-14 deficit…

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With the victory, the 14th ranked Lions improve to 4-and-1 and they finally get to play a home game this Saturday against Houston Baptist. S-L-U Coach Frank Scelfo is looking forward to playing in front of a packed Strawberry Stadium…

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This Sunday at 8. pm Animal Planet will be airing Louisiana Law: In The Eye Of Hurricane Ida which takes a look at what wildlife agents did to assist storm victims. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries press secretary Ed Pratt says in one instance a family was dealing with extensive damage to their home, and while not wishing to be rescued, they did ask for something so simple as a broom for cleanup purposes.
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And October is breast cancer awareness month. Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says the most patients have returned to their getting their annual mammograms and even though some cancers grow faster than others it’s always best to have annual screenings, so radiologists can compare your previous screenings and he highly encourages women to return to regular screenings if they haven’t already.
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Annual mammograms are recommended for women over the age of 40 but LeBlanc says no matter your age if you notice anything out of the ordinary to contact your physician.
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Scammers have been filing false hurricane Ida claims with FEMA in hopes to make money off of unsuspecting strangers. FEMA spokesperson Nate Custer says these scammers need to know that local authorities are looking into their efforts to rip FEMA off and cause problems for actual Ida victims.
Cut 11 (12) “…if you will.”
Custer says the fraud perpetrated by scammers against FEMA after Ida can hurt the legitimate owner of a home seeking assistance from the agency and to report scams, fraud, and identity theft you can contact the Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721.
And tonight LSU will try to knock off an undefeated Kentucky team when they face the 16th ranked Wildcats in Lexington. Tigers coach Ed Orgeron says it’s not a fluke that Kentucky is 5-and-0 on the year….
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The game starts at 6:30 PM
For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli

For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
Scammers are making the rounds, trying to rip off FEMA with fraudulent claims related to Hurricane Ida. More from Dave Brannen.
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This weekend Animal Planet will be airing Louisiana Law: In The Eye Of Hurricane Ida. Ed Pratt with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries tells us it’s an overview of what wildlife agents did during the storm to help victims and Ida’s impact on them too.
Cut 3 (08) “….rescue other people.”
The show, which follows the agents’ missions before and after Ida’s landfall, airs Sunday at 8 p.m. and will also stream on Discovery+.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and many patients who previously couldn’t schedule appointments due to the pandemic for the most part have returned. Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says if for some reason you’ve noticed a change in your breast since your last mammogram to always notify your healthcare provider so they can schedule a mammogram.
Cut 7 (11) “…checked out.”
Leblanc says earlier detection increases your survival rate.
And tonight the LSU Tigers will face off against the undefeated Kentucky Mavericks. Kentucky has been very good at stopping the opposing team’s running game, holding opponents to just over 100 yards rushing a game. Wildcats coach Mark Stoops expects LSU to try and run the football, so they will load the box with defenders…
Cut 14 (12) “..explosive runs”
The game starts at 6:30
For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli

For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
Some reality TV at its most dramatic can be seen on Animal Planet this weekend as Louisiana wildlife agents rescue people and animals from the impacts of Hurricane Ida. Dave Brannen has more.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and due to the pandemic many had to delay their annual screenings, but Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says for the most part patients have returned to their getting their annual mammograms.
Cut 6 (11) “…screening mammogram.”
LeBlanc suggests that patients regardless of age should contact their physician if they notice any irregularities.
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Scammers have been filing false claims with FEMA in an attempt to make money off strangers’ homes. FEMA spokesperson Nate Custer says the fraud perpetrated by scammers against FEMA after Ida can hurt the legitimate owner of a home seeking assistance from the agency
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Scammers can be reported to the Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721.
And in football news, LSU now ranks 128th in the country in rushing the football. Tigers coach Ed Orgeron says his offensive line is capable of opening holes for the running games, he believes there needs to be more of a commitment to a ground game…
Cut 13 (13) “..the ball”
The LSU Tigers will face off against the 16th ranked Kentucky Wildcats tonight.
For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli

Scammers are filing false Ida claims with FEMA on homes in the state in an effort to collect money. FEMA spokesperson Nate Custer says they send out inspectors to check on claims and when they knock on the door some homeowners tell them they’ve never filed with the agency.

Cut 9 (10) “….scam from FEMA” 

The FEMA inspector will then file a report that a false claim has been filed on your property and you can also call their Disaster Fraud Line at 1-866-720-5721

The pandemic caused many women to reschedule their annual mammograms Ochsner Health Radiologist Dr. Maverick LeBlanc says if you’ve noticed a change in your breasts since your last mammogram to always call your healthcare provider.

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Some reality TV at its most dramatic can be seen on Animal Planet this weekend as Louisiana wildlife agents rescue people and animals from the impacts of Hurricane Ida. More from Dave Brannen.

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Beginning next Saturday, for the LSU Florida game, attendees will no longer need to show proof of a negative COVID test or vaccination to enter Tiger Stadium. Due to a drop in cases and hospitalizations, fans will no longer need to show their COVID status for entry. The Tigers play the Kentucky Wildcats tomorrow in Lexington. Kickoff is 6:30.