State Police are investigating the in-custody death of 35-year-old Kenderis D. Lawrence, of Shreveport, who fled from Shreveport Police as they were patrolling the Broadmoor area Saturday evening due to a recent rise in burglaries. Trooper LeAnn Hodges says when he failed to comply with officers a taser was deployed.

Cut 9 (08) “…saving measures.” 

Lawrence was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

DNA from remains of a 2005 Natchitoches Parish cold case is being profiled at a Texas lab, in hopes of identifying the body. The body was found in an oil drum encased in cement. Director of Operations of Othram Labs, Colby Lasyone

Cut 4 (08) “…this case.”

They are hoping to find genealogy matches to identify the victim.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson was back in his district this past weekend. Johnson says it was the first time he’s been home since elected as speaker on October 25th. He admits it’s still surreal for him that he is now the Speaker of the House, and his schedule has increased dramatically…

Cut 7 (08) “..my analogy.” 

They are celebrating in Ruston today as the Bearcats football team won its first state championship since 1990, beating the Zachary Broncos 31-17. It’s the ninth state title in program history and coach Jerrod Baugh says a lot of hard work went into it…

Cut 11 (13) “…for these kids.”

Calvary Baptist and St. Thomas More also won state championships on Saturday.

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A cold front approaching the Bayou State from the northwest has the potential to bring some severe weather along with rain and much cooler temperatures this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s potential for some dicey weather Saturday, in the form of high winds and tornados…

Cut 6 (10) “…out of five.”

The first few homes to have a fortified roof installed through the Louisiana Fortified Roof Grant Program are completed. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon visited one of them in Slidell and says it’s exciting to see the homes with strengthened roofs and even more are on the way…

Cut 3 (10) “…an evaluator.”

Qualified homeowners were awarded up to 10 thousand dollars to upgrade their roofs.

The Prep Classic finishes with three more games on Saturday. It starts at noon with St. Thomas More taking on Lafayette Christian in the division two select state title game. S-T-M defeated L-C-A 52-48 in last year’s championship game and Cougars head coach Jim Hightower is expecting another high-scoring affair…

Cut 9 (09) “…we measure up.” 

On Thursday Oak Grove beat Haynesville 62-38 and Southern Lab defeated Riverside 42-36.

It’s been an especially busy few days for LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels leading up to Saturday night’s Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York. And LSU Chief Brand Officer Cody Worsham says for the winner, Sunday’s schedule is nonstop…

Cut 10 (07) “…exciting weekend.”

The ceremony airs on Saturday at 7 pm.

The state’s new paid family leave policy doesn’t apply to college employees but LSU and the University of Louisiana System says they’ll honor it. Brooke Thorington has more has more…

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Within the last week, there were three fatal fires in Louisiana. Colleen Crain spoke with the Louisiana State Fire Marshall’s office about fire safety…

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A lot goes into a Heisman campaign, and the LSU Athletic Department claimed a win in 2019 and odds are they will again Saturday. Brooke Thorington has more.

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University of Louisiana System President Doctor Jim Henderson says they will mirror the state’s policy to offer employees up to six weeks of paid paternal leave. After governor-elect Jeff Landry stated concerns that the policy could be too costly for the state, Henderson says they performed a study…

Cut 4 (11) “…work environment.”

Henderson says the policy allows parents to be able to focus on their newest addition to the family and it lessens the financial strain.

Cut 5 (08) “…with it.”

While federal law allows for 12 weeks of unpaid family leave, Henderson says their option of paid leave is a great recruiting tool for the UL-system employment. He says feedback from current employees and been overwhelmingly positive.

Cut 6 (04) “…our organization.”

The policy goes into effect on January 1st.

LSU has also adopted the paid family leave policy.

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In the last week, Louisiana has seen 3 fatal house fires. Louisiana State Fire Marshall Spokesperson, Ashley Rodrigue says one thing makes all the difference…

Cut 7 (10) “…life and death.”

If you cannot afford a smoke alarm, check with your local fire department or visit lsfm.org

With cold weather coming, Rodrigue wants to remind everyone to be careful with space heaters. Never plug them into extension cords or power strips and…

Cut 8 (12) “…caught fire.” 

 A recent kitchen fire claimed the life of a man in his thirties. Rodrigue says when cooking…

Cut 9 (09)  “…intended it to.”

If you do encounter a small fire on a stove, turn it off and cover the pot. A fire extinguisher can be useful but they can be tricky and may push grease out of a pan worsening the issue. Rodrigue says, if the fire is too big, don’t hesitate. Just get out of the house.

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It’s been an especially busy few days for LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels leading up to Saturday night’s Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York. And LSU Chief Brand Officer Cody Worsham says for the winner, Sunday’s schedule is nonstop…

Cut 10 (07) “…exciting weekend.”

It was after Daniels played his historic game against Florida with 372 passing yards, 234 rushing yards, and five touchdowns, that Worsham says they amped up the Heisman campaign for ‘That Kid Jayden.’

Cut 11 (09) “…athletes.” 

Worsham says Daniels’ outgoing personality has made the Heisman campaign a lot of fun and what you see on the field is what you get. For some, the spotlight can be a bit too much, but for the kid, Worsham says Daniels is taking it all in stride…

Cut 12 (11) “…incredibly well.” 

On Thursday Daniels was named AP College Football Player of the Year, he’s the second LSU player to receive the honor. The first was Joe Burrow in 2019, who also won the Heisman that year.

The Heisman ceremony will air on ESPN at 7 PM on Saturday.

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The Prep Classic continues today. At 3:30, St. James will take on Union Parish. St. James went on the road last week and upset second-seeded Sterlington. Wildcats Coach Lavanta Davis says Union Parish’s offense is tough to stop….

Cut 13 (14) “…hands full.”

Tonight’s game is a matchup of powerhouse teams as Catholic battles Acadiana for the Division One select championship. Catholic coach Hudson Fuller’s team is led by quarterback and Cajuns commitment Daniel Beale…

Cut 14 (11) “…really special.”

Wreckin’ Rams Coach Matt McCullough says they need to win the turnover battle tonight…

Cut 15 (13) “…really well.”

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While the Saints are struggling to find solutions during their three-game losing streak, running back Alvin Kamara is hopeful the team can follow his lead and start having a solution-based mindset. Kamara says it’s important for the team to focus on the steps that lead to a solution and not just the problems they currently face

Cut 16 (16) “…just to talk”

An unforeseen number of Lions fans were in the stands last Sunday as the lower half of the Caesars Superdome was noticeably Honolulu blue and silver. Kamara says he had never seen anything like that as a player in the NFL and the boos by Who Dat nation was unsettling but justified.

Cut 17 (17) “…understand it”

The 5-and-7 Saints host the 1-and-11 Panthers this Sunday.  Kamara says every game is a must-win situation 

Cut 18 (20)  “…work for it” 

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Jayden Daniels is expected to win the Heisman Trophy tomorrow night. After three up-and-down seasons at Arizona State, Daniels blossomed at LSU, becoming one of the top players in college football. Coach Brian Kelly credits Daniels’ work off the field with helping him be spectacular on the field…

Cut 19 (19) “…the game.” 

Daniels is trying to become the third LSU player to win the Heisman Trophy. Billy Cannon and Joe Burrow were the other two. Kelly says Daniels winning the Heisman will help on the recruiting trail…

Cut 20 (20) “…to retain..”

A 15-year-old and his 40-year-old mother have been arrested for their involvement in the murder of 36-year-old Kameran Bedsole of Iberia Parish. Teiko Foxx has more…

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31-year-old Treston Bickham of Tangipahoa Parish has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison after he carjacked his ex-girlfriend at gunpoint and also dragged her by her hair when she jumped out of the vehicle last year in Baton Rouge. The victim told the court she hopes Bickham gets the help he needs.

Along with the cold, much-needed rain is coming to Louisiana this weekend. That’s good news and recent rains have made a difference but along with the good news comes the bad. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ve only improved in one drought category and at least 87% of Louisiana remains in extreme drought.

Cut 11 (10) “…across Louisiana”

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the AP honor is merely a foreshadowing of the most prestigious award in college football the Heisman Trophy, “That Kid Jayden” is also a finalist for.

Cut 12 (13)  “…Joe Burrow.”  

The Heisman ceremony will air at 7 pm on ESPN on December 9^th.

A 15-year-old and his 40-year-old mother have been arrested for their involvement in the murder of 36-year-old Kameran Bedsole of Iberia Parish. Teiko Foxx has more…

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“That Kid” Jayden is going to have to get a bigger trophy case as he’s just received another accolade. Brooke Thorington has more.

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40-year-old Sabrina Washington and her 15-year-old son have been arrested for their connection to the murder of Kameran Bedsole in Iberia Parish last month. Her 11-year-old daughter is already in custody. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Spokesperson Katherine Breaux says the 15-year-old who used to live in Iberia Parish was captured in Texas Tuesday.

Cut 3 (11) “…degree murder.”

Breaux says the male juvenile was transported to the Jackson Parish Juvenile Detention Center. She says the mother of the two suspects was also arrested in Iberia Parish on Tuesday.

Cut 4 (12) “…$400,000.”

The murder of 36-year-old Kameran Bedsole took place at a residence in the 47 hundred block of Jasper Road in New Iberia. Breaux says the sheriff’s office is not providing details on a motive but asks for the public to remain patient as the investigation is ongoing.

Cut 5 (12) “ …all involved.”  

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Remote marsh fires in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes prompted road closures and even forced some schools to close for the day. Trooper Ross Brennan says LA Highway 182 and Highway 90 have reopened for now.

Cut 6 (07) “…at now.”

Due to the remote location of the marsh fires it’s more difficult for firefighters to and it continues to plague motorists in the area.

In October a combination of fog and smoke from the marsh fires caused a multiple-car pileup of more than 168 vehicles on Interstate 55 in southeast Louisiana and killed seven people.

Cut 7 (10) “…or a map.” 

Brennan says they don’t take closure lights and they are trying to motorists safe. He urges drivers to be patient as low visibility remains a high probability in the area.

Cut 8 (08) “…this together.” 

To check for the latest road conditions, you’re urged to visit 511LA-dot-org or the Louisiana State Police Facebook page.

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Whether you like the cold or not, it’s coming and State Climatologist Barry Keim says, it’s bringing a little good news…

Cut 9 (09) “…best day.” 

Keim says most of the rain will be in North Louisiana but the whole state needs it.

Keim says the recent rains are beginning to make a difference in Louisiana’s drought conditions…

Cut 10 (10) “…percent of the state.”

Along with the good news comes the bad. Keim says, we’ve only improved in one drought category and at least 87% of Louisiana remains in extreme drought.

Cut 11 (09) “…across Louisiana.”

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LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the AP honor is merely a foreshadowing of the most prestigious award in college football the Heisman Trophy, “That Kid Jayden” is also a finalist for.

Cut 12 (12)  “…Joe Burrow.”  

It’s a pretty safe bet that Daniels is taking home the Heisman on Saturday night. Horne says the latest odds are -1600…

Cut 13 (11) “…Saturday night.”

Horne says leading up to Saturday night, there are even more accolades that Daniels could add to his trophy case on Friday night.

Cut  14 (11) “…right now.”

The Heisman ceremony will air at 7 pm on ESPN on December 9^th.

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Cut 15 (11) “…get worse.”

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Cut  16 (10)   “…was wrong”

40-year-old Sabrina Washington and her 15-year-old son have been arrested for their connection to the murder of Kameran Bedsole in Iberia Parish last month. Her 11-year-old daughter is already in custody. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Spokesperson Katherine Breaux says the 15-year-old who used to live in Iberia Parish was captured in Texas Tuesday.

Cut 3 (11) “…degree murder.”

All three face murder charges.

Remote marsh fires in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes prompted road closures this morning. Trooper Ross Brennan says LA Highway 182 and Highway 90 have reopened for now, but there’s a possibly they could be closed again tomorrow.

Cut 7 (11) “…or a map.” 

Whether you like the cold or not, it’s coming, and State Climatologist Barry Keim says, it’s bringing a little good news as well.

Cut 9 (10) “…best day.” 

The state continues to remain in drought and Keim says most of the rain will be in North Louisiana but the whole state needs precipitation.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has been named Associated Press College Football Player of the Year. Daniels is the second LSU player to receive the honor, the other was Joe Burrow. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the Heisman trophy finalist could also receive a few more accolades Friday night…

Cut  14 (12) “…right now.”

The Heisman ceremony will air at 7 pm on ESPN on December 9^th.

40-year-old Sabrina Washington and her 15-year-old son have been arrested for their connection to the murder of Kameran Bedsole in Iberia Parish last month. Her 11-year-old daughter is already in custody. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Spokesperson Katherine Breaux says the 15-year-old who used to live in Iberia Parish was captured in Texas Tuesday.

Cut 3 (11) “…degree murder.”

All three face murder charges.

Remote marsh fires in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes prompted road closures and even forced some schools to close for the day. Trooper Ross Brennan says LA Highway 182 and Highway 90 have reopened for now.

Cut 6 (08) “…at now.”

The latest road conditions visit 511LA-dot-org

Louisiana now has the 3^rd most expensive homeowner’s insurance in the country according to Business Insider and Executive Director of Real Reform Louisiana, Ben Riggs says it’s threatening residents’ livelihood…

Cut 24 (11) “…shutter their business.”

Riggs says Insurance companies have repeatedly said costs are high because of the unpredictable destructive weather conditions we experience.

The actor’s strike has ended and one of the issues that prompted artists to stop working for four months was their pay from streaming services. Baton Rouge actor Jason Bayle says in the past, it was easy to measure viewership when a production aired on linear television and they were compensated based on ratings. But with streaming he says actors aren’t properly rewarded.

Cut 12 (08) “…your worth.” 

Actors voted to ratify the three-year agreement with studios.

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U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says Republicans will not support a 111-billion-dollar military aid package for Ukraine and Israel unless the legislation contains provisions to slow the number of southern border illegal crossings. Cassidy says Republicans want policy changes…

Cut 8 (11) “…country of origin” 
Newly appointed Secretary of the State Revenue Department, Richard Nelson made a campaign promise to repeal the state income tax when he ran for governor. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says with a GOP super-majority in the legislature, plus Nelson’s appointment it brings even more momentum for the initiative…

Cut 10 (10) “…the revenue.”

After an eleven-year-old girl was arrested last week for the murder of 36-year-old Kameron Bedsole in Iberia Parish, her mother 40-year-old Sabrina Washington and 15-year-old brother have also been arrested. All three are charged with 1st-degree murder. Washington was also charged with accessory after the fact. Sheriff Tommy Romero is asking the public for patience and prayers.

If you’re still looking for Medicare health coverage or want to change your existing plan, the enrollment deadline is tomorrow.

Cut 1 (34)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx”