Senator Bill Cassidy is hailing the signing of the bipartisan IRS Math Act that he had helped sponsor. Cassidy says the bill improves fairness, transparency and clarity when the IRS notifies taxpayers of errors in their tax returns.

Cut 12 (08) “…This addresses that.”

As part of Operation Swamp Sweep, the two-month immigration enforcement operation underway in New Orleans, Operation Catahoula Crunch is targeting those with violent crime arrests and they could be sent to Louisiana Lock up at the State Penitentiary in Angola which Governor Landry says will help secure America.

Cut 11 (10) “…criminal civil population.”

Louisiana’s best high school football players are signing with colleges today as a three-day early signing period began today. And after reports surfaced that he was going to hold off on signing, the nation’s number one defensive tackle, Richard Anderson from Edna Karr High School, has indeed signed with LSU. Lee Brecheen of Louisiana Football Magazine says Anderson’s teammate, four-star safety Aiden Hall, had signed with LSU earlier in the day.

Cut 7 (12) “…and hit”

Former LSU president, Dr. William Jenkins passed away last week at the age of 88 and former head of the LSU Foundation, Stephen Moret remembered him on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster. Dr. Jenkins also served as dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. And when he served as Chancellor of LSU, Moret says Dr. Jenkins took over at a time when there had been a loss of confidence in the university.

Cut 4 (11) “…trust in him”

As part of the two-month immigration enforcement operation in the New Orleans area, Operation Swamp Sweep, the Department of Homeland Security is launching Operation Catahoula Crunch. targeting undocumented aliens with violent crime arrests. They could be sent to Camp J at the State Penitentiary in Angola. In September Governor Landry said it would house what he called the “worst of the worst” criminal undocumented aliens.

Cut 10 (07) “…in this country.”

Remembrances and tributes are pouring in for former LSU System president, Dr. William Jenkins who passed away last week. Former head of the LSU Foundation, Stephen Moret spoke with Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana and remembered not only the leadership and mentorship of Dr. Jenkins but the man whom he said was the same caring man in private as he was in public.

Cut 3 (10) “…the same way.”

Dr. Jenkins was 88.

Some of the state’s best high school football prospects are signing with LSU today. Jeff Palermo has more on the first day of the early signing period…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

As part of Operation Swamp Sweep comes Operation Catahoula Crunch. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Louisiana’s Largest ever marsh creation project is complete. The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority celebrated the completion of the over 3000-acre Lake Borgne Marsh project in St. Bernard Parish with a ribbon cutting yesterday. Governor Landry called it a victory in the effort to protect Louisiana’s coast. The project which began in 2021 reinforces the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System around the Greater New Orleans area.

Entergy Louisiana broke ground this week on two new power plants in Rayville that will support Meta’s A-I data center. Entergy says Meta is paying for the state-of-the-art generation facilities, but environmental groups have raised concerns that the data centers will lead to higher energy costs for everyone. Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry says that’s what they want to find out with a new task force has begun meeting to make sure Louisiana has enough power to provide electricity for everyone.

Cut 25 (12) “…with that”

The three-day early signing period when Louisiana’s best high school football players sign with colleges begins today. LSU’s first signee of the day was Destrehan receiver Jabari Mack. Lee Brecheen of Louisiana Football Magazine says Mack reminds him of former LSU star Ja’Marr Chase…

Cut 8 (05) “..strong kid.”

The nation’s number one defensive tackle Richard Anderson from Edna Karr is holding off on signing at LSU but remains committed. He is reportedly waiting to see who Lane Kiffin will name as his new defensive line coach.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and New Orleans native Marshall Faulk is Southern’s new head football coach and he’s facing a tall task, as the Jaguars won just two games this past season. He says the program will need financial help to be successful and urged Jaguar nation to show up for the players.

Cut 6 (13) “…cheering for you.”

New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin will be focused on the three-day early signing period that begins tomorrow. Kiffin, who declared himself the “Portal King” at Ole Miss believes he’ll have an easier time at LSU.

Cut 9 (14)  “…portal’s not open.” (crowd laughs)

The transfer portal window opens January 2nd.

The Border Patrol’s immigration enforcement operation, Operation Swamp Sweep is expected to last two months and Attorney General Liz Murrill warns it’s a crime to obstruct ICE agents and public officials who obstruct their operations face charges of malfeasance in office. Some Democrats and immigration lawyers say that since the Border Patrol has taken over immigration enforcement sweeps from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, they’re going after people indiscriminately based solely on the color of their skin or their Hispanic appearance. Murrill disagrees.

Cut 11 (10) “…they find them.”

Chennault International Airport has secured a 20-million-dollar grant from FEMA that will be used to build a 37-thousand-square-foot paint hangar. Airport executive director Kevin Melton says the new hangar will expand airport operations, and its main use will be to paint airplanes.

Cut 13 (10)  “…commercial-sized aircraft.”

The hanger is expected to add more than 100 jobs.

With the Border Patrol’s immigration enforcement operation underway, the attorney general of Louisiana has a stern warning for anyone looking to get in the agents’ way. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Chennault International Airport is using a 20-million-dollar FEMA grant from Hurricane Laura Damage to the airport to build a 37-thousand-square-foot paint hangar. Airport executive director Kevin Melton

Cut 15 (08) “…advantage of that.”

He says once constructed; the paint hangar will support more than 100 jobs.

New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin says it was difficult to leave Ole Miss and not have the opportunity to finish the season with the Rebels. But when he got to Baton Rouge Sunday and saw Tiger Stadium all lit up, he called former LSU coach Ed Orgeron.

Cut 8 (12) “…to the fans.” (crowd laughs)

Orgeron has expressed interest in returning to LSU as an assistant coach, and reports indicate it may happen.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and New Orleans native Marshall Faulk was introduced as Southern’s head coach yesterday. He says it’s important to be a great football coach and a great coach for his players off the field.

Cut 5 (15) “…as in football.”

On the field, Faulk faces a tall task, as the Jaguars won just two games this past season.

During his introductory press conference, new football coach Lane Kiffin talked about the emotions of leaving Ole Miss for LSU. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Pro Football Hall of Famer and New Orleans native Marshall Faulk was introduced as Southern’s head coach yesterday. Faulk says the Jaguars will give it their all each week.

Cut 4 (11) “…to be represented.”

The Border Patrol’s immigration enforcement operation is underway in the New Orleans area. In recent months, video of agents using aggressive tactics like boxing people in with their vehicles, smashing in windows and forcing people out of their vehicles has surfaced, but Attorney General Liz Murrill says those videos likely don’t tell the whole story.

Cut 12 (15) “…get somebody’s attention.”

FEMA has awarded the Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles a 20-million-dollar grant to help the airport recover from the damage from Hurricane Laura. Airport executive director Kevin Melton says they are building a 37-thousand-square-foot paint hangar and once constructed, it will support more than 100 jobs.

Cut 14 (05) “…our local community.”

The Border Patrol’s immigration enforcement operation is underway in New Orleans and the surrounding areas and Attorney General Liz Murrill has a warning for anyone who gets in agents’ way. It’s not only is it a federal crime to obstruct ICE or the Border Patrol; it’s also a state crime, punishable by fines and prison time.

Cut 10 (10) “…with ICE.”

Governor Landry has announced that Chennault Airport has secured a 20-million-dollar grant from FEMA that will be used to build a 37-thousand-square-foot paint hangar. Chennault International Airport executive director Kevin Melton says the new hangar will expand airport operations, and its main use will be to paint airplanes.

Cut 13 (10)  “…commercial-sized aircraft.”

There’s excitement and a new head coach on The Bluff. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin says he leaned on two national championship-winning coaches in making his decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU. Kiffin says he spoke with Nick Saban and Pete Carroll, and it was the former USC and current Las Vegas Raiders coach who really convinced him, along with others.

Cut 7 (13) “…the best resources.”

The Pelican Institute for Public Policy released a poll on next year’s U-S Senate race. CEO Daniel Erspamer says the Pelican Pulse poll found that state treasurer John Fleming has the best chance of ending up in a Republican primary runoff with Senator Bill Cassidy…

Cut 7 (14) “…22”

The other Republican Senate candidates, Julie Emerson, Blake Miguez, Cathy Seidan and Eric Skrmetta, are polling in the single digits.

LSU’s new head football coach Lane Kiffin arrived in Baton Rouge to cheering fans yesterday after departing Ole Miss amid their fans’ boos. He’s leaving a program that went 11-1 that will play in the College Football playoff this month. Kiffin says he wanted to coach the Rebels in the playoffs, but his request was denied by Ole Miss AD Keith Carter. Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau…

Cut 12 (13) “…to mad at him”

Hurricane season ended yesterday and for the first time since 2015, no hurricane made landfall in the U.S. Elsewhere, despite a below-average number of storms, Colorado State research scientist Phil Klotzbach says this is considered an above-average season due to the strength of the major storms. It’s just the second season ever with more than two category five hurricanes

Cut 15 (09) “…very strong.”

Over 30 daughters showed up to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola in beautiful dresses, where their tuxedo-clad fathers met them for a Daddy Daughter Dance organized by the national prison ministry, God Behind Bars.  Founder Jake Bodine says it was all because of several sponsors.

Cut 5 (15) “…sense of pride.”

The hiring of Lane Kiffin as LSU’s new head football coach caps off a dramatic month for the program. It started with the firing of Brian Kelly and the dismissal of athletics director Scott Woodward. It looked like LSU would have a hard time attracting a big-time coach, especially when it appeared Governor Landry had a hand in Woodward’s firing. But Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau says new AD Verge Ausberry was confident he could hire the best coach in college football…

Cut 11 (11) “..politics.”

The Pelican Pulse Poll revealed strong voter support for the state’s voucher system. Pelican Institute for Public Policy CEO Daniel Erspamer

Cut 9 (10)  “…school year.”

Governor Jeff Landry requested almost 100 million dollars; the Legislature appropriated 43 million.

The 2025 hurricane season ended Sunday and for the first time since 2015 zero hurricanes hit the U.S. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A Daddy Daughter Dance was held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. Daughters wore beautiful dresses and danced and dined with their tuxedo-clad fathers. Jake Bodine, the founder of God Behind Bars, who organized the event says it’s important for the inmates and for the daughters of the inmates.

Cut 6 (09) “…redefines legacies.”

The 2025 hurricane season ended yesterday and fortunately no hurricane made landfall in the U.S., but some major storms devastated other areas. Colorado State research scientist Phil Klotzbach says this year had fewer than average storms but made up for its lack of quantity with intensity.

Cut 14 (10) “…category five.”

It was only the second season recorded with more than two category five hurricanes.

The Pelican Pulse Poll is out, and Pelican Institute for Public Policy CEO Daniel Erspamer says on tax reform, just over half of those polled support what state lawmakers did last year in the special tax reform session…

Cut 8 (11) “…income tax.”

The LSU Tigers have a new head football coach as they have poached Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss. Jeff Palermo has more on what the Tigers are getting in Kiffin…

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National prison ministry, God Behind Bars, organized a Daddy Daughter Dance at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. More than two dozen fathers who had not seen their daughters in years wore tuxedos and presented their daughters with flowers, a Bible and a handwritten letter. Jake Bodine, the founder of God Behind Bars, says Angola was transformed into something special.

Cut 4 (10) “…daughter dance.”