The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments today on the constitutionality of the state’s congressional map – specifically, the two majority Black districts. This is the second time the Supreme Court is hearing this case. This past June, the court punted the issue to this session. By doing so, Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says…

Cut 4 (14) “…drawing congressional districts.”

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is issuing an urgent warning about green fentanyl. Sheriff Gerald Sticker says the only difference between green fentanyl and regular fentanyl is the color.

Cut 13 (09)  “…100-percent deadly.”

Sticker says fentanyl is about 50 times more potent than heroin.

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Optimism among small business owners nationwide fell in September. It’s the first decline in three months. NFIB spokesman Todd Pack says the uncertainty index also rose to its fourth-highest reading in over 51 years.

Cut 10 (09) “…tight labor market.”

Teenagers on Instagram using teen-specific accounts now have their content restricted. Haggai Davis, the chief operating officer of 180 Pros, a Baton Rouge IT services company, says from now on, the content they will be able to see on Instagram will be similar to what they can expect to see at a PG-13 movie.

Cut 7 (11) “…adult-oriented content.”

Davis says Instagram’s parent company Meta is also adding other features that will allow parents set control on things like political content and even the time of day when their kids can access the site.

If you love hot sauce, then you’ll want to check out the Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Louisiana Tech’s enrollment of just over 12 thousand students for the 2025 Fall Quarter is the highest it’s since 2018. And Louisiana Tech president Doctor Jim Henderson says the school also continue to attract a lot of engineering students…

Cut 9 (11)  “…success.”

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The 10th-ranked LSU Tigers improved to 5-1 on Saturday with a 20-10 win over South Carolina. The Bayou Bengals’ struggling offense had 420 yards of total offense, but the purple and gold’s defense was outstanding as they held South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers to 124 passing yards, intercepting him once and sacking him five times

Cut 14 (08) “…of the game.”

The Saints came up short again yesterday as they lost to the New England Patriots 25-19. The black and gold scored just one touchdown and had to settle for four field goals. The defense got off to another slow start, giving up two touchdowns in the first quarter. Safety Justin Reid…
Cut 18 (18) “…over with.”

With that loss, the Saints drop to 1-5 on the season.

New Orleans has a new Mayor-elect.  City Councilwoman Helena Moreno received 55 percent of the vote in Saturday’s election …defeating state senator Royce Duplessis and fellow councilmember Oliver Thomas to avoid a run off. She will replace LaToya Cantrell, who was indicted last August.During the campaign, Moreno said she would improve public safety, enhance economic development, and improve city services…

Cut 6 (12) “…New Orleans home.”

The 10th-ranked LSU Tigers improved to 5-1 on Saturday with a 20-10 win over South Carolina. The Bayou Bengals’ struggling offense had 420 yards of total offense, but two turnovers at the one-yard line prevented this game from being a blowout. Coach Brian Kelly…

Cut 13 (11)  “…right direction.”

LSU is at Vanderbilt this Saturday. Kick off is at 11 AM.
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The Saints once again came up a little short yesterday as they fell to the New England Patriots 25-19 to drop to 1-5 on the season. It’s the third time this season New Orleans has lost a game by fewer than seven points. Coach Kellen Moore …

Cut 17 (16) “…little margins.”

Louisiana Tech’s enrollment of just over 12 thousand students for the 2025 Fall Quarter is its highest in seven years.  since 2018. And that’s not all. Louisiana Tech president Dr. Jim Henderson says the school’s nursing program has seen a 20-percent increase in students…

Cut 8 (15) “…hospital setting.”

Helena Moreno is the next mayor of New Orleans. The city councilwoman received 55 percent of the vote on Saturday to avoid a run-off election and will be sworn in on January 10th. Moreno says she looks forward to growing opportunities in the city…

Cut 4 (18) “…it deserves.”

Louisiana Tech’s enrollment of just over 12 thousand students for the 2025 Fall Quarter is the highest since 2018. The freshmen class of 24-hundred students is the largest domestic class in the school’s more than 130-year history. Louisiana Tech president Dr. Jim Henderson says there’s been more of an emphasis on recruiting students from the I-10 corridor

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LSU defeated South Carolina 20-10 on Saturday as the offense showed signs of progress, despite three turnovers. Jeff Palermo has a recap…

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Hot sauce is a big part of the Louisiana cuisine and there are several factories that make spicy sauce. The state Office of Tourism is celebrating that launching the Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the trail features several places in Louisiana where hot sauce fans can get their taste buds buzzing…

Cut 10 (09) “…hot sauce.”

With no end in sight to the federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump says furloughed federal workers may not get back pay. However, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says that’s not Trump’s call.

Cut 9 (07)  “…read the constitution”

The last government shutdown was in January of 2019 and lasted 35 days.

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 is disappointed…

Cut 3 (12) “…anti-transparency.”

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LSU ‘s offense ranks near the bottom in the SEC when it comes to points scored.  But they’ve had two weeks to work on it.  Coach Brian Kelly on what he wants to see from his offense when they host the South Carolina Gamecocks tonight…

Cut 11 (12) “…within our offense”

The Saints heads into tomorrow’s game against the Patriots with an offense that ranks 28^th in the NFL in scoring. Veteran running back Alvin Kamara says that New Orleans is still trying to figure out its offense, especially with so many players involved.

Cut 14 (14) “…they can.”

Kamara is listed as questionable with an ankle injury.  On the other side of the ball, defensive end Chase Young will make his season debut tomorrow after missing the first five games of the season with a calf injury.

A second sediment diversion project has been stopped by the Landry administration. The Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Project would have used Mississippi River water and sediment to build wetlands on the east bank of Plaquemines Parish. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Director Gordon Dove says both projects had become too expensive. But Charles Sutcliffe with the National Wildlife Federation says these projects were essential and the plan was to use BP Oil Spill settlement money to ensure the long-term health of the coast.

Cut 4 (07) “…no sense.”

Don’t forget, it’s election day across Louisiana and turnout in some areas is expected to be heavy.  Like in and around New Orleans, as voters there cast ballots for Mayor and Sheriff.  Early voting totals saw more than twice as many ballots cast as there were on election day eight years ago, the last time there was an open race for the mayor’s office.

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Banana Ball is coming to New Orleans as the Savannah Bananas are headed to the Caesar’s Superdome in March.  Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

LSU has had two weeks to fix an offense that ranks near the bottom in the SEC for points scored. As for the defense, it will be focused on South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Last year, Sellers rushed for two touchdowns against LSU, including a 75-yarder. Defensive end Jimari Butler…

Cut 12 (12) “…get home.”

It’s election day across Louisiana with some big votes happening in and around New Orleans.  Residents there are casting ballots for a new mayor, and sheriff, along with some other races.  Slidell and Jean Lafitte will also choose new mayors today.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. till eight tonight.  To find your polling location, go to geauxvote.com

Still no end in sight as the federal government remails shut down.  President Donald Trump says furloughed federal workers may not get back pay. But Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says that’s not up to the President. Kennedy says Congress has always made sure that federal workers have been taken care of following government shutdowns, and this time will be no different.

Cut 10 (10) “…in my opinion.”

The last government shutdown was in January of 2019 and lasted 35 days.

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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 defensive end Chase Young will make his season debut against the Patriots tomorrow after missing the first five games of the season with a calf injury. Head coach Kellen Moore.

Cut 13 (13)  “…juice too.”

Kickoff tomorrow is set for noon.

With no end in sight to the federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump says furloughed federal workers may not get back pay. However, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says that’s not Trump’s call.

Cut 9 (07)  “…read the constitution”

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 is disappointed…

Cut 3 (12) “…anti-transparency.”

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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 have released their 2026 schedule, and they will play two games at the Caesar’s Superdome on March 14th and 15th.  Jay Cicero, the president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation is pumped that Banana Ball is coming to the Big Easy

Cut 6 (08) “…really incredible.”

The Bananas game will be the first baseball game to be played in the Superdome since 2002

Voters in New Orleans will choose their next mayor tomorrow. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A 61-year-old man  is dead in the crescent city after a struggle with an alleged carjacker in the French Quarter, left him pinned under his vehicle.  It happened just after 8:30 last night at Bienville at Burgundy.  NOPD officials say they’re investigating the death as a homicide.

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If you’re looking to get botox injections, State health officials always do so in a medical setting with a licensed professional. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says if not, you could be infected with botulism and if you do get symptoms, seek medical help right away

Cut 12 (11) “…and muscle weakness.”

It’s been couple of months in Louisiana with not much rain in sight.  The latest U.S. drought monitor shows much of Louisiana is abnormally dry, and sections of south Louisiana are experiencing moderate drought conditions. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says he would like to see some rain soon.

Cut 5 (13) “…year for wildfires.”

The Louisiana Department of Health has a warning for those of you who get botox injections – getting them in an improper way could kill you. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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It’s been a dry September and October, and still not much rain in sight.   Outdoor burn bans are in effect for Caddo, Desoto, St. Landry and Acadia parishes.  And Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says even if you’re in a different parish…

Cut 6 (04) “…don’t leave it.”

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New Orleans voters will chose their next Mayor this weekend.  And according to recent polls, Helena Moreno should win by a long shot.  But will she the the 50 percent plus one share of the vote to win outright? John Couvillon, the founder of JMC Analytics and Polling, says maybe…as the other candidates – Royce Duplessis and Oliver Thomas – have not been much headway during the campaign.

Cut 8 (14) “…New Orleans nowadays.”

A special session could happen later this month to discuss pushing back the qualifying and party primary dates for the 2026 federal election. There had been talk about redrawing the Congressional district map, but since the U-S Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on it next week, Senate Governmental Affairs Chairman Caleb Kleinpeter says they’ll wait on a ruling.

Cut 15 (09) “…primary qualifying dates.”