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.

Cut 14 (14) “…they can.”

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.

Cut 7 (15) “…baseball stadium”

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.

Cut 13 (13)  “…juice too.”

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…

Cut 11 (12) “…within our offense”

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.

Cut 7 (09) “…visitors of Louisiana.”

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.

Cut 9 (07)  “…makes this happen.”

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.

Cut 14 (06) “…on his part.”

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 escapees from the Orleans Parish jailbreak in May, was taken into custody in Atlanta yesterday. Attorney General Liz Murrill says these last five months have been taxing for everyone involved in trying to capture Groves.

Cut 8 (10) “…some of these cases.”

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

St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seiden is the first woman to enter the 2026 Republican primary race for U.S. Senate that already has incumbent Bill Cassidy and three other well-known challengers — Treasurer John Fleming, State Senator Blake Miguez and Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta. Seiden says Cassidy’s challengers have not said how they will help American families.

Cut 13 (08)  “…to the state.”

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

A new study gives a clear indication of ULM’s economic impact in Northeast Louisiana. Andre Champagne reports.

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Despite drive-through daiquiris and an abundance of celebratory events, Louisiana ranks 30^th in the number of people who binge drink alcohol says a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We’re tied with Maine with 17% of adults reporting drinking four or more drinks on one occasion for women or five or more for men. The number varies from parish to parish with Ascension and Lafayette parishes reporting the highest number of heavy or binge drinking and East Carroll and Madison the lowest.

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.

Cut 7 (09) “…visitors of Louisiana.”

Attorney General Liz Murrill says these last five months have been very taxing for everyone involved in trying to capture Groves.

On January 31st, the Superdome will host the Biggest Rock Band on Earth. The Rockin’ 1000 will take the floor of the Superdome for the rock phenomenon’s first-ever U.S. show. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says this is a concert like none other.

Cut 10 (09) “…of their lives.”

The Rockin’ 1000 movement started on July 26th, 2015, when Fabio Zaffagnini gathered one-thousand musicians in a field in Cesena, Italy, to play the Foo Fighters song “Learn To Fly” strictly as a call for the band to hold a concert in the city.

The 2026 U.S. Senate race has its first female candidate. Jeff Palermo has more.

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A new study gives a very clear picture of ULM’s economic impact on Northeast Louisiana. University President Dr. Carrie Castille says the university generates more than 617-million dollars of annual economic impact.

Cut 4 (13) “…the entire region.”

The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office will be conducting an independent investigation into the State Police investigation of the crash they say was caused by LSU star receiver Kyren Lacy. Louisiana Democratic Party Executive Director Dadrius (“Darius”) Lanus says after viewing the video, it seems that Louisiana State Police investigators have some explaining to do.

Cut 8 (09) “…we did see.”

State Police just released video showing Lacy’s car speeding and passing cars in a no passing zone. Body cam footage at the scene shows witnesses saying it was a green charger speeding toward a driver that caused her to hit another vehicle trying to avoid the charger.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it received 13-hundred applications for the 2025 Black Bear Hunting Lottery. The Louisiana black bear was removed from the Endangered Species list in 2016, and black bear biologist John Hanks…

Cut 15 (05) “…or growing.”

An Iberville Parish deputy is fighting for his life and another deputy lost his life after they were shot while interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Courthouse Monday evening. Officials are calling for prayers for the family of Deputy Charles Riley who died and for the other deputy who is the son of Iberville Parish Sheriff, Brett Stassi. He is in critical condition in a Baton Rouge hospital. The shooter also died from a gunshot wound to the head.

River Oaks Private School in Monroe is a finalist for a one-million-dollar sports facility makeover from T-Mobile. Andre Champagne has more.

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The case against Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law will be reheard after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a previous 3-judge’s panel decision that the law requiring the Ten Commandments be hung in all Louisiana public school classrooms was unconstitutional. No date has been set for the hearing that will now be heard by the full court rather than the 3-judge panel.

State and parish officials are calling for prayers after two deputies were shot at the Iberville Courthouse. Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Riley died after he and another deputy were shot while interviewing a suspect around 8:00 Monday evening. The other deputy is the son of Iberville Parish Sheriff, Brett Stassi. He is in critical condition in a Baton Rouge hospital. The suspect died from a gunshot wound to the head. It’s not yet clear whether it was self-inflicted or not. Parish President Chris Daigle…

Cut 26 (06) …”investigation going on.”

The historic Shreveport Country Club is now ashes, and the future of the property that hosted thousands of weddings and other events is in doubt. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office will be conducting an independent investigation into the State Police investigation of the crash they say was caused by LSU star receiver Kyren Lacy. Newly-surfaced video shows that Lacy’s car 72 feet behind the fatal crash. Lacy died by suicide days before a grand jury was to consider charges of vehicular homicide against him. Louisiana Democratic Party Executive Director Dadrius (“Darius”) Lanus says he wants to know how many other similar instances are out there.

Cut 7 (09) “…false reported”

An Iberville Parish deputy was killed and another seriously injured at the courthouse in Plaquemine last night. The deputies were shot just before 8:00 while interviewing a suspect in a sexual assault investigation. After being rushed to the hospital, Deputy Charles Riley did not survive his injuries. The other deputy is the son of Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi. He was airlifted to a Baton Rouge hospital where he is listed in critical condition.    Parish President Chris Daigle…

Cut 26 (10) …”everybody involved.”

The shooter died from a gunshot wound to the head.

It took 75 firefighters from Shreveport to put out the fire that destroyed the Shreveport Country Club over the weekend; Shreveport Community Church owns the 115-year-old property. Pastor Denny Duron says they are figuring out what the next steps are.

Cut 4 (06) “…burned out shell.”

The Louisiana Democratic Party is calling for change after video appears to contradict State Police’s assertion that former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy caused a deadly crash. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A small Pre-K-through-12 private school in Monroe is a finalist for a one-million-dollar sports facility makeover from T-Mobile. Ryan Dickson, the assistant principal and assistant athletic director at River Oaks School, says winning the competition could give the school a chance to upgrade multiple football facilities.

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