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.

The case of the stolen Abraham Lincoln statue appears to be solved, but the statue is in pieces, and its owner is upset. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A Southern University Law professor is suspended and will likely be fired for her social media post about the murder of Charlie Kirk. Southern Board Chairman, Tony Clayton said her behavior was prejudicial to the university and that Kelly Carmena’s comment saying she would 1000% wish death on people like Kirk was tantamount to participating in inciting violence and that it would not be tolerated at Southern.

With sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green listed as a game-time decision with an MCL sprain, LSU will have to rely heavily on Bauer Sharp to be effective against Florida Saturday night. Head coach Brian Kelly likes the traits and intensity Sharp brings to the field each week.

Cut 13 (13)  “…four quarters.”

And on Sunday, the Saints defense will have to contain one of the most dangerous offensive players in the league in 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. Linebacker Demario Davis says that McCaffrey’s versatility makes it difficult for defenses to stop him.

Cut 14 (14) “…too much.”

A Shreveport couple is charged with felony government benefits fraud. The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation says 42-year-old Ebony Taylor didn’t disclose her marital status and she with her husband 39-year-old Andre Jackson concealed their true income when they applied for Medicaid for themselves and their children. Turns out they own several tracts of land in Caddo Parish including their home valued at over $650,000. They also added a pool and spa for $94,000, financed an $80,000 BMW, took expensive vacations and paid for luxuries including cosmetic surgery. They’re accused of defrauding the Medicaid program of approximately $127,000.

Acting Cheneyville police chief has been accused of victimizing a child. Master Trooper Casey Wallace says 37-year-old Charles Isaac is charged with molestation of a juvenile and sexual battery of a child under the age of 13. Wallace says if found guilty, he will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law, regardless of his role in law enforcement.

Cut 5 (14) “…for the law.”

The RV Trader website ranks LSU as the number one destination for tailgating in the SEC. RV Trader tailgating expert, Scott Smith says tailgating at LSU is more like a festival and LSU likes to share their culture.

Cut 11 (14) “…and the inclusiveness.”

After the tailgating this Saturday, LSU hosts Florida and their rush attack comes in at 85^th in the country, averaging just 118 yards on the ground a game. Head coach Brian Kelly knows the overall offense needs to be better and he says that he wants to make sure that his team wins the line of scrimmage.

Cut 12 (14) “…doing it”

A small-town police chief in Rapides Parish is accused of victimizing a child. Andrew Greenstein has the story.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A Southern University Law professor is suspended and will likely be fired for her social media post about the murder of Charlie Kirk. Southern Board Chairman, Tony Clayton said her behavior was prejudicial to the university and that Kelly Carmena’s comment saying she would 1000% wish death on people like Kirk was tantamount to participating in inciting violence and that it would not be tolerated at Southern.

Three people have been arrested for allegedly breaking into Houmas House in Ascension Parish, stealing and cutting up a solid silver statue of Abraham Lincoln worth an estimated 166-thousand dollars. Houmas House owner Kevin Kelly says many of his guests called the statue their favorite item on the tour and he says he’ll try to display it again, but Lincoln’s head is missing.

Cut 8 (14) “..what it was.”

The three people arrested are 28-year-old Steve Coronado of Raceland, 20-year-old Alma Fontenot of New Iberia and 49-year-old Bruce Shelvin of Avondale.

LSU is ranked the number one tailgating destination in the SEC by the website, RV Trader. Tailgating expert with RV Trader, Scott Smith says Louisiana’s world-famous cuisine had a lot to do with LSU taking the top spot.

Cut 10 (11) “…part of that.”

He also says LSU tailgaters are happy to share their culture with others.

This afternoon, New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell will be arraigned in federal court. Prosecutors says she cheated the city out $70,000 for trips she took with her boyfriend, retired NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie under the premise he was providing security. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says Cantrell’s ability to travel will likely be compromised to a point.

Cut 5 (13) “…is called for.”

What started as a business plan that received the lowest grade in a college business class has made Todd Graves the 46^th richest person in the country. The founder of Raisin’ Canes Chicken Fingers is listed in The Forbes 400 list with a net worth of 22 billion dollars. Other Louisianans listed are Saints and Pelicans owner, Gail Benson, the 176^th richest and Sazerac Company owner William Goldring and family, the 246^th richest.

The number of people killed on Louisiana roads has dropped to its lowest level in five years. Last year, 753 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes and 261 people who were not wearing seat belts compared to 302 in 2023. Mark Lambert with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says that drivers cannot control what others do on the road, which is why wearing a seatbelt is so important.

Cut 14 (09) “…your seatbelt”

We’ve reached the halfway point in this year’s quiet hurricane season but LSU Health Climatologist, Barry Keim says there’s still time for a destructive storm to impact Gulf Coast.

Cut 12 (13) “…October storms.”

Due to new federal rules, Louisiana is one of 12 states where a prescription is now required to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine. Senator Bill Cassidy says the new rules are counterproductive.

Cut 9 (09)  “…the patient needs.”

There is a work around where the State Surgeon General can write a blanket prescription covering residents of the state.

Today is the statistical peak of the hurricane season, and the National Hurricane Center is not expecting a storm to form over the next week. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there have been six named storms and just one hurricane.

Cut 10 (12) “…count on it.”

Keim says Bermuda High Pressure has kept storms away from the United States.

The mayor of New Orleans will be arraigned in a federal courtroom this afternoon. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

DWI arrests are up by four percent in Louisiana. Almost 14 thousand people were arrested last year. Mark Lambert with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says increased law enforcement is helping keep the roads safer.

Cut 15 (10) “…any damage”

The number of people killed on Louisiana roads has dropped to its lowest level in five years.

A Slidell woman was arrested for an alleged hit and run that left her co-worker critically injured. Slidell police say surveillance shows 67-year-old Lillian Sellers backing up recklessly in the parking lot of Greenbriar Community Care Center Sunday night when she struck a female co-worker. She then exited her SUV, retrieved a broken piece of bumper and then walked in to work saying someone had fallen in the parking lot. When medical personnel determined the victim’s injuries were consistent with being struck by a vehicle, they notified police. When questioned, Sellers reportedly shrugged her shoulders and gave no explanation.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is being arraigned in federal court this afternoon on charges related to travel with her bodyguard at the city’s expense. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says Cantrell’s trial will not start until after she leaves office, and he does not see any pre-trial hearings interfering with her remaining time in office.

Cut 6 (12) “…her being present.”

The number of people killed on Louisiana roads has dropped to its lowest level in five years. Andre Champagne has the story.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

You will now need a prescription to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana — one of 12 states impacted by new federal rules. Senator Bill Cassidy says there’s a work-around and there’s precedent for a blanket prescription issued by the State Surgeon General.

Cut 8 (12) “…upon that prescription.”