26 Louisianans have been hospitalized and 5 have died from Vibrio vulnificus infection. These bacteria are present in the Gulf in higher numbers from May to October and State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says certain medical conditions increase the risk for infection and severe complications.

Cut 5 (12) “…recent stomach surgery.”

It took nearly a decade, but deputies in Terrebonne Parish have arrested two men for the murder of 56-year-old Pamela Johnson. District Attorney Joseph Waitz says Johnson’s husband 70-year-old Charles Johnson hired 43-year-old Shannon Robinson to kill his wife.

Cut 15 (06) “…protect his property.”

He says Johnson and Robinson are both being held without bond and more arrests are likely.

Senator Bill Cassidy will face at least three challengers for the senate seat in the April primary. Cassiday is seen as vulnerable because he voted in 2021 to convict then-former President Trump in his second impeachment trial. Cassidy has worked hard to mend his relationship with Trump by supporting his legislation and political appointees, including U-S Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Hogan says if President Trump endorses someone other than Cassidy in the primary, it will not be good for Louisiana’s senior senator.

Cut 9 (07)  “…to overcome.”

LSU’s freshmen class for the flagship campus in Baton Rouge is the largest incoming class in the school’s history. LSU interim president Matt Lee says there are nearly 82-hundred first-time freshmen on campus, and more than five thousand of them are Louisiana residents — and this class is the most academically accomplished.

Cut 10 (09) “…over last year.”

Lee says LSU Eunice, LSU Alexandria and LSU Shreveport also set enrollment records this year.

Answering speculation that she would challenge Bill Cassidy for one of Louisiana’s senate seats, U.S. Representative Julia Letlow says she is focusing on serving the 5^th congressional district. But Senator Bill Cassidy will still likely face three well-known Republican challengers in next April’s primary — state Treasurer John Fleming, State Senator Blake Miguez and PSC member Eric Skrmetta. LSU Political Science Professor Rober Hogan says it’s far from a guarantee that Cassidy will be re-elected.

Cut 8 (08) “…going to do.”

A fifth person has died from Vibrio vulnificus infection. 26 Louisiana residents who have been infected by Vibrio which naturally live in coastal waters and are found in higher numbers in the warmer months of May through October. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says if an open wound becomes exposed to coastal waters or raw or undercooked seafood, take action immediately since the infection can potentially kill within one to two days.

Cut 6 (07) “…or raw seafood.”

After nearly a decade, two men are arrested for the murder of a woman in Terrebonne Parish. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

LSU has its largest freshman class in history and during his “State of the University” address, Interim President Matt Lee said the university is working to meet the housing demand.

Cut 12 (13) “…modern academic centerpiece.”

The Louisiana Department of Health is urging caution after a fifth person has died from Vibrio vulnificus infection. 26 Louisiana residents have been infected this year. Vibrio naturally live in coastal waters and are found in higher numbers in the warmer months of May through October. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says it’s a severe disease.

Cut 4 (07) “…has required hospitalization.”

She says avoid exposure by covering open wounds with waterproof bandages when in the water and don’t eat raw or undercooked seafood from the warm Gulf waters.

LSU in Baton Rouge has their largest Freshman class in history and Interim president Matt Lee says for the first time in history, LSU’s research enterprise has crossed the 500-million mark.

Cut 11 (10) “…and talent development.”

U-S Representative Julia Letlow tells a Baton Rouge radio station she will not challenge Bill Cassidy for one of Louisiana’s Senate seats. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Deputies in Terrebonne Parish have arrested two men for the 2015 murder 56-year-old Pamela Johnson. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet (SOIN-yay) says detectives recently got their big break arrested Johnson’s husband, 70-year-old Charles Johnson along with 43-year-old Shannon Robinson.

Cut 13 (12)  “…for financial gain.”

Nearly a decade after she was shot and killed, deputies in Terrebonne Parish have arrested two men in connection with the 2015 murder of 56-year-old Pamela Johnson. District Attorney Joseph Waitz says the Johnsons were going through a divorce at the time.

Cut 14 (08) “…very tragic.”

Recently discovered evidence led to the arrest of her husband, 70-year-old Charles Johnson, along with 43-year-old Shannon Robinson who Waitz says Johnson hired to kill his wife.

The speculation can end over whether Republican U-S Representative Julia Letlow will challenge G-O-P Senator Bill Cassidy. Letlow told Talk 107-3 Baton Rouge that she will not run for U-S Senate next year; instead, she’ll seek re-election to continue to represent Louisiana’s 5^th Congressional District. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Cassidy is likely relieved over this news.

Cut 7 (10) “…someone like Trump.”

The Louisiana Department of Health is urging caution after a fifth person has died of Vibrio vulnificus. Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

LSU’s freshmen class for the flagship campus in Baton Rouge is the largest incoming class in the school’s history. Interim president Matt Lee says there are nearly 82-hundred first-time freshmen on campus, and more than five thousand of them are Louisiana residents — and this class is the most academically accomplished.

Cut 10 (09) “…over last year.”

A Eunice woman is facing several charges for allegedly setting fire to a home with two juveniles inside in May. Ken Pastorick State Marshal’s Office…

Cut 5 (12) “…of crimes.”

He says after an extensive investigation Falice Anissa Oglesby was arrested. Authorities are not releasing a possible motive.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been dealing with a torso injury. Through three games this season, he has completed 65-percent of his passes for 689 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. LSU’s pass offense ranks 11^th in the SEC and Tiger Rag Editor, Glen Guilbeau says the injury has prevented Nussmeier from throwing the deep pass…

Cut 10 (09) “…of practice.”

LSU hosts Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday night.

Governor Landry announces a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening the business climate in the state. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Louisiana has made strides in reducing the state’s chronic absenteeism rate among public school students. Chronic absenteeism rose following the COVID pandemic to nearly 25 percent for the 2023-24 school year; but last year, dropped two percent. Misty Davis with the department of education says local school systems are making attendance a priority.

Cut 12 (08) “…and packets.”

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell wants to take another international trip and a week after she was ordered to limit her travel and surrender her passport, she’s asking the court to give her permission to take a family vacation to Iceland. She was indicted last month on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice, false statements, obstruction of justice and false declaration before a grand jury. Prosecutors have not objected to her travel planned for Oct. 7 to Oct. 13. If Judge Wendy Vitter approves Cantrell’s request, Cantrell will be given her passport back.

Governor Landry announced four initiatives aimed at strengthening the business climate in Louisiana today. The first initiative is the creation of a website called Source Louisiana where he says…

Cut 6 (15) “…here in Louisiana.”

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is dealing with a torso injury according to coach Brian Kelly. Should he play this Saturday against Southeastern Louisiana? Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

An international organization is warning of the dangers of trespassing on railroad tracks. Nan Arthur, the state coordinator for Operation Lifesaver, says it’s a huge problem in Louisiana.

Cut 7 (13) “…to the tracks.”

She says in the last year, more than ten people have been killed by trains while on railroad tracks.

A woman is dead in what Bossier City Police are calling a murder-attempted suicide. Sergeant Shawn Poudrier (POO-dree-ur) says a family member called police Sunday afternoon saying that a man was going through a mental health crisis and had harmed his wife and was threatening to harm himself.

Cut 13 (07)  “…to hurt himself.”

Two officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries when they were shot. The man was found with self-inflicted wounds and is hospitalized in critical condition.

A Eunice woman is facing several charges for allegedly intentionally setting fire to a home with two juveniles inside in May. Ken Pastorick with the State Fire Marshal’s office says an extensive investigation led to the arrest of 47-year-old Falice Anissa Oglesby…

Cut 4 (12) “…obstruction of justice.”

Authorities are not releasing a possible motive. Thankfully there were no serious injuries.

It was expected that the third ranked Tigers would have another explosive offense with quarterback Garrett Nussmeier returning for his fifth season, but Coach Brian Kelly said the Heisman candidate is playing through a torso injury. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says it’s an injury Nussmeier has been dealing with this torso injury since preseason camp…

Cut 9 (12)  “…off.”

Through three games this season, Nussmeier has completed 65-percent of his passes for 689 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.

In the wake of political violence and the murder of Charlie Kirk, the Louisiana Democratic Party Headquarters in Baton Rouge was vandalized late last week. Someone spray painted the word “murderers” outside the building. Executive Director Dadrius (“darius”) Lanus…

Cut 9 (07)  “…is also safe.”

Lanus says the Louisiana Democratic Party will never condone any violence against anyone, including its political opponents.

Three people died in a restaurant fire over the weekend. The State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the fire that occurred around 2:30 Saturday morning at Fat Belly’s Diner in Opelousas. The 48-year-old restaurant owner, his 33-year-old girlfriend, and her 9-year-old daughter lived in a residential area connected to the restaurant. All three perished in the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The fire marshal’s office says the building did not have working smoke alarms.

Officials broke ground today on a 17-billion dollar liquefied natural gas export facility near Sulphur in Calcasieu Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

LSU football coach Brian Kelly has apologized for his harsh reaction to WBRZ-TV sports director Michael Cauble’s question about the performance of the LSU Offence following Saturday’s 20-10 win over Florida. Kelly says his first reaction was to defend his players after a great win…

Cut 13 (11)  “…first and foremost.”

Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis does it again. Competing in Tokyo, he has broken the world pole vault record for the 14^th time. Though Duplantis was born and raised in Louisiana, he competes for his mother’s native country of Sweden. He had already won his meet on Monday and on his third attempt, he broke the record again by clearing the bar at 20 feet, 8 inches. The first time he broke the world record was in 2020 clearing 20 feet 2.9 inches.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly apologized to WBRZ-TV sports director Michael Cauble for going off on him after he questioned the coach about the offence’s performance following Saturday night’s 20-10 win over Florida. Kelly says he must handle himself in a better fashion…

Cut 12 (09) “…need to be higher”

Last week, in the wake of the murder of conservative Charlie Kirk, someone vandalized Louisiana Democratic Party headquarters in Baton Rouge. They spray-painted the word “murderers” outside the building. Executive Director Dadrius (“darius”) Lanus says the Louisiana Democratic Party will never condone violence against anyone, including its political opponents.

Cut 10 (13) “…harm to anyone.”

Ground was broken today on a massive liquefied natural gas production and export facility in Calcasieu Parish, named Louisiana LNG. Australian energy firm, Woodside Energy Group, is spending 17-point-five billion dollars to build facility. The project will create thousands of construction jobs and thousands more once production begins in 2029. Governor Jeff Landry thanks Woodside Energy for choosing Louisiana…

Cut 6 (08) “…be delivered.”

Louisiana already has four active LNG terminals.

Late last week, in the wake of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, someone vandalized Louisiana Democratic Party headquarters in Baton Rouge by spray-painting the word “murderers” outside the building. Executive Director Dadrius (“darius”) Lanus says the Louisiana Democratic Party will not tolerate any political violence.

Cut 11 (10) “…of all people.”

The graffiti has been cleaned up, and a police report has been filed.

Governor Jeff Landry was at a groundbreaking at the site of Louisiana LNG was held today. The 17.5-billion-dollar Woodside Energy Group liquefied natural gas facility is expected to begin operating in 2029 and employ as staff of around one thousand. Landry says Woodside was confident in their investment because of President Trump’s new economic policies

Cut 8 (12) “..once again.”

LSU football scores a major commitment. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

LSU football coach Brian Kelly apologizes for his harsh response to WBRZ-TV sports director Michael Cauble’s question following Saturday night’s 20-10 win over Florida. The Tigers intercepted five passes in the game, but the first question to Kelly in the postgame press conference was about the offense’s sluggish start to the season.

Cut 14 (06) “…moving forward.”

Kelly says his first reaction was to defend his players after a great win. He also revealed today that quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is playing through torso injury.