Governor Jeff Landry wants to see security beefed up around Tiger Stadium when LSU is hosting a football game. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Three young heroes emerged in Lafourche Parish last week. Brothers Jacques and Nathan Billiot and their friend Brady Dufrene rushed into the water to save a woman who had driven into the water near Besson’s Boat Launch in Cut Off Thursday evening. The trio did not hesitate to act and were able to rescue an elderly woman still inside her car. Firefighters who responded to the scene praised the selfless bravery of the young men.  No one else was in the vehicle.

Democrat Helena Moreno will take over as the mayor of New Orleans in 90 days. Moreno beat 11 other candidates to win the election. Moreno’s two strongest opponents, Royce Duplessis and Oliver Thomas are both Black, but John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says Moreno still got 30-percent of the Black vote.

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Moreno will be sworn in on January 11^th

The Saints are 1-5 after their 25-19 loss to the Patriots on Sunday. The offense had multiple chances to win the game, but they came up short after a Juwan Johnson fumble and a turnover on downs on the last drive. Quarterback Spencer Rattler says that New Orleans is better than their record shows and that the offense has to do a better job of making the most out of its opportunities.

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The body of Lake Charles Lyft driver, Lawanna Lewis, was found in a ditch in Westlake Friday. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says two suspects were found with her car in Houston. Twenty-three-year-old Ethan Bush of Boyce was pronounced dead after he was struck by traffic while fleeing police. 26-year-old Tristan Bush of Lafayette is facing second degree murder charges.

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Democrat Helena Moreno will be sworn in as Mayor of New Orleans on January 11^th.  She promises to get work right away in improving city services, the city’s infrastructure and supporting small and minority owned businesses. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says Moreno’s experience as a state lawmaker and city councilwoman gives her a chance to be successful

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They’re celebrating at Southeastern Louisiana University this week as the school marks its 100th anniversary this homecoming week. S-L-U President Dr. William Wainwright says the school has achieved its highest enrollment in more than a dozen years, with a student body of almost 16 thousand.

Cut 3 (10) “…degree from Southeastern.”

Wainwright also says Southeastern has recently been designated as a “Research College” by the American Council on Education

The Saints are 1-5 after their 25-19 loss to the Patriots on Sunday. Despite moving the ball well, New Orleans had to settle for field goals as the offense couldn’t find the end zone for most of the game. Quarterback Spencer Rattler says he feels like the Saints played good enough on offense.

Cut 12 (10) “…those plays.”

Democrat Helena Moreno will take over as the mayor of New Orleans in 90 days. Moreno beat 11 other candidates to win the mayoral election, without the need of a run-off. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says Moreno, who was born in Mexico, did very well with white voters and received a good number of votes from Republicans and Democrats…

Cut 9 (11)  “…progressive friendly”

The body of a Lake Charles Lyft driver was found in a ditch in Westlake Friday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says once she was identified they realized her vehicle had been stolen. The vehicle was spotted in a parking lot in the Houston area and when Harris County Sheriff deputies approached the vehicle, two men inside fled, one was caught, the other ran into the roadway…

Cut 7 (13) “…multiple cars”

Tristan Bush of Lafayette faces second degree murder charges.

Exciting times at Southeastern Louisiana University as it celebrates an historic milestone. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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After a shooting on LSU’s campus injured two people Saturday during the football game, Governor Landry has issued an order for state police to work with LSU and local law enforcement. According to LSU, they typically have 600 officers from various agencies on duty during football games and in the coming days will review resources and protocols. University officials say they are fully committed to protecting everyone who comes onto camps and as they enhance public safety protocols, they will communicate the changes.

Governor Jeff Landry wants to see security beefed up around Tiger Stadium when LSU is hosting a football game. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A Lyft driver from Lake Charles is dead and authorities say they have arrested a Lafayette man in her murder and a second suspect died while trying to run from the cops. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says their investigation started on Friday when 62-year-old Lawanna Lewis’ body was found in a ditch in Westlake…

Cut 6 (08) “…says a lot.”

Suspects, twenty-three-year-old Ethan Bush of Boyce was pronounced dead after he was struck by traffic and 26-year-old Tristan Bush of Lafayette is facing second degree murder charges.

Three young heroes emerged in Lafourche Parish last week. Brothers Jacques and Nathan Billiot and their friend Brady Dufrene rushed into the water to save a woman who had driven into the water near Besson’s Boat Launch in Cut Off Thursday evening. The trio did not hesitate to act and were able to rescue an elderly woman still inside her car. Firefighters who responded to the scene praised the selfless bravery of the young men.  No one else was in the vehicle.

Homecoming week is extra special at Southeastern Louisiana University this week as the school celebrates its 100th anniversary. S-L-U President Dr. William Wainwright says the university has a series of events planned as it celebrates its centennial.

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The Lions football team hosts Northwestern State this Saturday for homecoming.

The Landry administration has stopped another sediment diversion project. The Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Project would have used Mississippi River water and sediment to build wetlands on the east bank of Plaquemines Parish. Charles Sutcliffe with the National Wildlife Federation had this to say…

Cut 5 (12) “…sea level rise.”

With no end to the federal government shutdown in sight, President Donald Trump says furloughed federal workers may not get back pay but Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says…

Cut 9 (07)  “…read the constitution”

Banana Ball is coming to New Orleans as the Savannah Bananas are bringing their unique brand of baseball to the Caesar’s Superdome March 14th and 15th. Andre Champagne reports.

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LSU takes on South Carolina Saturday night and the Tigers defense is focused on quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Last year, Sellers rushed for two touchdowns against LSU, including a 75-yarder. Defensive end Jimari Butler says they want to bottle up Sellers…

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Bollinger Shipyards has been awarded a major U-S Defense contract as their facility in Houma will build four new icebreaker vessels as part of a six-billion-dollar deal. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says it’s more than a win for Bollinger; it’s a win for Louisiana. The construction of the vessels will support as many as 600 jobs. Congressman Clay Higgins says these new ships will help secure the Artic Ocean for the United States and her allies.

The Landry Administration has cancelled the Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Project on the east bank of Plaquemines Parish. This is the second similar cancellation as the three-billion-dollar Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project was cancelled earlier this year. Coastal Protection Restoration Authority Director Gordon Dove says both projects have become too expensive, but Charles Sutcliffe with the National Wildlife Federation says these projects were essential to the long-term health of the coast…

Cut 4 (07) “…no sense.”

The Saints take on the Patriots Sunday. New Orleans offense ranks 28^th in the NFL in scoring, averaging just over 18 points a game. Veteran running back Alvin Kamara says the Saints are still trying to figure out its offense, especially with so many players involved.

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Kick off Sunday in New Orleans is at noon.

The Savanah Bananas are coming to the Ceasers Superdome in March and they’ll play the first baseball in the dome since 2002 when LSU and Tulane met. President of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Jay Cicero says since then there have been renovations and the stands can no longer move to create a traditional baseball field.

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With no end in sight to the federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump says furloughed federal workers may not get back pay, but Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says…

Cut 10 (10) “…in my opinion.”

The Landry administration has stopped another sediment diversion project. The Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Project that would have built wetlands on the east bank of Plaquemines Parish. Charles Sutcliffe with the National Wildlife Federation is disappointed…

Cut 3 (12) “…anti-transparency.”

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Director Gordon Dove says smaller diversion projects can be successful and there are land-building projects in that same area using dredged sediment.

LSU fans are hoping to see the Tigers offense find its groove against South Carolina on Saturday night. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

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Saints fans will be glad to know that after missing the first five games of the season with a calf injury, defensive end Chase Young will make his season debut against the Patriots on Sunday. Head coach Kellen Moore says Young earned his opportunity to play this week through an impressive recovery.

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The Landry administration has stopped another sediment diversion project. The Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Project would have used Mississippi River water and sediment to build wetlands on the east bank of Plaquemines Parish. Charles Sutcliffe with the National Wildlife Federation says every scientific study, planning document and engineering effort have confirmed the need for large-scale sediment diversion projects.

Cut 5 (12) “…sea level rise.”

The commercial fishing industry applauds the cancellation of these projects as they expressed concern about large volume of freshwater flowing into the sound.

A special session is likely later this month to discuss pushing back the qualifying and party primary dates for the 2026 federal election since the U-S Supreme Court is taking up Louisiana’s Congressional map next week. Senate Governmental Affairs Chairman Caleb Kleinpeter…

Cut 26 (10)  “…to our constituents.”

LSU has had two weeks to fix an offense that ranks near the bottom in the SEC for points scored. Coach Brian Kelly on what he wants to see from his offense when they host the South Carolina Gamecocks tomorrow night…

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The Savannah Bananas will play two games at the Caesar’s Superdome in March.  Jay Cicero, the president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation is pumped that Banana Ball is coming to the Big Easy. You can only get tickets through the Bananas’ official lottery system.

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Registration for the lottery closes on October 31 and tickets start at $40.

Another Republican has entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race. St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seiden is the first woman to enter the Republican primary race. The LSU graduate represents District 4 on the St. Tammany Parish Council, and she says Washington has lost touch with the real challenges families face every single day.

Cut 15 (07) “…be a leader”

Seiden says her platform is rooted in faith, family and America First principles.

And then, there were none. The last remaining escapee from the Orleans Parish jailbreak has been captured. Derrick Groves was taken into custody in Atlanta yesterday following an hours long standoff. He and nine others escaped from the jail back on May 16th. State Police Colonel Robert Hodges told a news conference last night that Groves’ capture marks the end of a five-month ordeal.

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Once he’s extradited back to Louisiana, he will be incarcerated in Angola.

ULM has more than a 617-million-dollar economic impact on Northeast Louisiana. President Carrie Castille says with such a huge economic impact to the region, her objective is not only to educate her students, but to create the jobs in the region so graduates from the university end up settling in the region.

Cut 6 (12) “…to support growth.”

If you can sing, drum or play guitar, bass or keyboard and would like to perform in the Superdome as part of the Biggest Rock Band on Earth, submit your video audition by uploading a video to YouTube and submitting the link on the Rockin’ 1000’s website. If you’d just like to see the performance, Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says, this is an experience of a lifetime.

Cut 12 (11) “…than New Orleans.”

After five months on the run, the last escapee from the Orleans Parish jailbreak has been captured. Derrick Groves was taken into custody in Atlanta yesterday. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams says the public was instrumental in capturing Groves, and the other escapees.

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In addition to a second-degree murder conviction, Groves will also be charged with simple escape and will likely face charges in Georgia and from federal prosecutors.

Video recently released by late Kyren Lacy’s defense attorney caused national outrage and sparked questions about the investigation of the fatal crash that resulted in Lacy being charged with negligent homicide. State Police stood by their findings and released their own video. We’re now learning the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s report says Lacy’s vehicle was back in his lane before the accident and the driver of the car that swerved and crashed into the victim’s vehicle was following too closely.

In late January, the Superdome will play host to the Biggest Rock Band on Earth. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Republican Senate primary is in April, and Senator Bill Cassidy is facing strong opposition from within his own party because of his 2021 vote to convict then-former President Trump during his second impeachment trial. The latest to announce her run, St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman, Kathy Seiden, says Cassidy is not a true Republican.

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