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.

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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.”

A special session is likely later in October to discuss pushing back the qualifying and party primary dates for the 2026 federal election. The U-S Supreme Court hears oral arguments next week about Louisiana’s Congressional map, which has two majority minority districts. Senate Governmental Affairs Chairman Caleb Kleinpeter says if the court rules after qualifying in January that the state needs to draw a new map, Louisiana would be stuck with the current one for two more years.

Cut 13 (11)  “…constituents.”

Voters in New Orleans, go to the polls tomorrow to choose their next mayor. Based on opinion polls, there is no doubt that Helena Moreno will come out on top by a wide margin. According to John Couvillion, Founder of JMC zzzAnalytics and Polling, The question is – will she get the 50-percent-plus-one share of the vote she needs to win outright?

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If you’re looking to get botox injections, the Louisiana Department of Health is urging you always to get them in medical settings and from licensed sources. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says if you don’t, you’ll put yourself at great risk of being infected with botulism.

Cut 10 (16) “…is administered incorrectly.”

Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says all the dry weather we’ve seen lately is helping farmers harvest their crops. But there is some concern about the possibility of more wildfires. Strain says last week there were 43 wildfires that consumed 274 acres.

Cut 4 (07) “…by human activities.”

Outdoor burn bans are in effect for Caddo and Desoto parishes in north Louisiana; and in south Louisiana, burn bans are in effect for St. Landry and Acadia parishes.

Now that State Police have released new video that showed Kyren Lacy’s role in last December’s fatal crash in Thibodaux, does that change things? Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says based on the new video, he has no issue with how State Police investigated and charged Lacy, but believes proving he caused the crash beyond a reasonable doubt might have been difficult.

Cut 8 (14) “…been shared responsibility.”

Medicaid provider reimbursements have risen significantly in Louisiana over the past two years.   And State Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein (green-steen) saysthis is a direct result of the Department of Health and Medicaid improving efficiencies, resulting in savings to the state.

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While a Saints superstar was trying to help his team to victory last month, a real fearsome foursome was helping itself to his belongings. Andre Champagne reports.

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It’s day eight of the federal government shutdown, and one Louisiana congressman is frustrated over the lack of negotiations. New Orleans Democrat Troy Carter says the last government shutdown that lasted 35 days, cost the American people 11-billion dollars.

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Now that State Police released a wide-angle video of the crash involving late LSU star Kyren Lacy, how does that change the narrative? Andrew Greenstein with some insight from a legal analyst.

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It’s day eight of the federal government shutdown, and measures to fund the government continue to fail in the Senate. New Orleans Democratic Congressman Troy Carter says it’s because Republicans and Democrats are not exchanging ideas.

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Two suspects are in custody, two others are still on the lose in the burglary of  Saints star Cam Jordan’s Metairie home.  It happened during the Saints’ game against the 49ers  September 14^th. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says investigators traced a rental car to Conyers, Georgia and worked with authorities there to make the arrests.

Cut 14 (12) “…that next day.”

Medicaid provider reimbursements are up in Louisiana. State Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein (green-steen) delivered the news in a press conference yesterday, saying the numbers are up significantly from just a couple of years ago.

Cut 5 (16) “…in the aggregate.”

One Louisiana Congressman is upset over the lack of negotiations as the federal government shutdown enters its eighth day. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Medicaid provider reimbursements are up in Louisiana. State Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein (green-steen) delivered the news in a press conference yesterday.

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Now that State Police have released new video that showed Kyren Lacy’s role in last December’s fatal crash in Thibodaux, does that change things? Late last week, Lacy’s lawyer suggested that video taken from a different angle exonerated the late LSU star of any wrongdoing. But the new video clearly shows him speeding left of center in a no-passing zone, leading to an oncoming swerving to avoid hitting him and crashing head-on into an SUV, killing that vehicle’s driver. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says based on the new video, he has no issue with how State Police investigated and charged Lacy.

Cut 7 (10) “…of an arrest.”

Two suspects are in custody, two others are still on the lose in the burglary of  Saints star Cam Jordan’s Metairie home last month. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says investigators traced a rental car to Conyers, Georgia

Cut 13 (12)  “…City of Conyers.”

Those of you who have Farm Bureau auto insurance could be in for a nearly 12 percent decrease in your premiums next year.  Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says it’s due to the work of the legislature earlier this year AND lower than projected losses for Farm Bureau this past fiscal year. Temple says overall Louisiana is becoming a more attractive state for insurance companies to do business.

Cut 4 (07) “…accordingly and appropriately.”

Congressman Cleo Fields is facing allegations of insider trading after reportedly buying a large amount of Oracle stock days before President Trump gave the technology giant a leading role in TikTok’s pending U.S. spinoff from a Chinese company. Fields denies he had any inside knowledge, saying there are strict rules for reporting such trades in a timely manner, and he always does his sooner than necessary.

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College football in Louisiana is light today, but as Jeff Palermo reports, there are some games of interest.

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Weekend temperatures will be warmer than usual for October in Louisiana.  But Southeast  Louisiana could see some rain on Sunday.  But State Climatologist Jay Grimes says that won’t be the case for North Louisiana.

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Congressman Cleo Fields is facing allegations of insider trading. The news website NOTUS reports the Democrat bought a large amount of Oracle stock days before President Trump signed an executive order that gave the technology giant a leading role in TikTok’s pending U.S. spinoff from a Chinese company. But Fields says he didn’t know and like many members of congress, he’s been trading stocks often for a long time.

Cut 7 (08) “…I’m in Congress.”

If you have auto insurance with Farm Bureau, you could see a decrease in your premiums in 2026, as Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has approved a nearly 12-percent rate decrease.  Farm Bureau reports it’s writing more wind and hail coverage for Louisiana homeowners. Temple says that’s because the legislature modified the three-year rule in the 2024 legislative session.

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Temperatures throughout the state will be above normal throughout the weekend. As for the tropics, the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a disturbance near the Central Bahamas that has a low chance of becoming a cyclone. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says knock on wood – there’s a very good chance that we’ll get through the entire hurricane season unscathed.

Cut 11 (13) “…to the tropics.”

It’s a light weekend for college football in Louisiana, but Northwestern State is celebrating  homecoming this weekend as the Demons host East Texas A&M in the Southland opener for both teams. The Lions are winless on the season, and Northwestern Coach Blaine McCorkle says his defense has prepared to play two different quarterbacks.

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Good news for those of you who have your auto insurance through Farm Bureau. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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What does the weather hold in store this weekend? It depends on where in the state you’re in. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says those in Southeast Louisiana could be in for a wet end to the weekend.

Cut 9 (11)  “…along the coast.”

Grimes says unfortunately, North Louisiana will not see the rain it needs this weekend.

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Congressman Cleo Fields is facing allegations of insider trading. The news website NOTUS reports the Democrat bought a large amount of Oracle stock days before President Trump signed an executive order that gave the technology giant a leading role in TikTok’s pending U.S. spinoff from a Chinese company. Fields denies he had any inside knowledge.

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It’s a light football weekend for Louisiana’s college teams, but the Saints will look for their first win tomorrow when they host the New York Giants. Despite an 0-and-4 start, veteran linebacker Demario Davis says the Black and Gold have improved.

Cut 14 (12) “…what you’re doing.”

Kick off in the Dome is tomorrow at noon.