Former President George H.W Bush’s funeral is today. His most famous line occurred at the 1988 Republican National Convention at the Superdome when he said, “Read My Lips, No New Taxes.” But LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says two years later, Bush was pressed by Democrats to raise taxes on gas and other items, in exchange Republicans got spending cuts….
cut 9 (11) “…compromise”

The lone Republican announced candidate in next year’s governor’s race, Eddie Rispone, has maintained a low-profile since filing paperwork declaring himself a challenger to John Bel Edwards. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says Rispone, who has deep pockets, needs to introduce himself to voters…
cut 6 (08) “…out there spending”

The State Fire Marshal’s office is mourning the loss of one of its bomb-snifing dogs. Barry, a 10-year-old black Labrador, died following a surgery to remove a large mass in his stomach. State Fire Marshal’s office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says in 2014, Barry along with his handler Corporal Mitch Trahan were recognized as K-9 Team of the Year. Rodrigue says Trahan is heartbroken and emotion over the loss…
cut 15 (12) “….tough for him”

About 400 people have received a Christmas gift from Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson. She spent 100-thousand dollars on items that were on layaway at the WalMat on Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans.

Governor John Bel Edwards said today he hopes Senator John Kennedy can focus on his duties in Congress now that he’s no longer looking at running for governor. Edwards says the state has major needs that Kennedy can address, such as 2016 flood recovery efforts, passing a long-term flood insurance program, coastal restoration, along with ensuring protections for those with pre-existing conditions…
Cut 10 (08) “…thus far”

If you live in the Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria and Lake Charles areas and watch local television with an antenna, the F-C-C is recommending you rescan your TV, because TV stations in these area moving to different frequencies. Jean Kidooo says rescanning can be done by accessing your television’s settings menu….
cut 5 (10) “….rescan for you”

Four West Baton Rouge sheriff deputies are charged with malfeasance in office after an investigation into multiple inmate escapes. Major Dale Simoneaux says during their probe they learned one of their deputies, 23-year-old Taija Perry, had sex with an inmate at a motel. Simoneaux says 28-year-old James McClurg took bribe money to let this behavior happen…
cut 12 (13) “…very disturbing facts”
56-year-old Dimple Jones has also been charged and they are waiting for 60-year-old Michael Lafayette to turn himself in.

A north Louisiana mom accused in the burning death of her son will stand trial on the first degree murder charge she faces in January of 2020. Hanna Nicole Barker of Natchitoches will be in prison until that time, serving a five-year sentence for violating her probation on 2016 drug charges.

US Senator John Kennedy’s decision to stay out of the governor’s race may be a big boost to Governor Edwards’ re-election chances…
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A state judge sets a January 28th date on where he’ll decide whether Matthew Naquin should turn over his personal passcode to his cell phone. The former LSU student is accused of negligent homicide in the 2017 alcohol-related hazing death of Phi Delta Theta pledge Max Gruver.

The run-off election for Secretary of State is Saturday. Pollster Bernie Pinsonant conducted a survey that found Republican Kyle Ardoin has a three-percentage point lead over Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup. Pinsonat predicts Ardoin will win..
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Collins-Greenup is a minister from East Feliciana Parish who worked at the elections office.

The FCC is encouraging TV viewers who use an antenna to watch TV to rescan their TVs as local stations in Lake Charles, Lafayette, Monroe and Alexandria are moving frequencies to free up airwaves for high speed internet and mobile broadband. Chair of the FCC Incentive Auction Task Force Jean Kiddo says if you subscribe to TV, you don’t have to worry…
Cut 3 (09) “…cable and satellite.”
Kiddo says it’s always good to rescan your TV periodically, because new channels pop up all the time.

Now that Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy has announced he will not challenge Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards next year, who will step up from the G-O-P. Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone is the lone announced candidate, but UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Congressman Ralph Abraham has more name recognition…
cut 6 (08) “….around”
Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt is also considering a potential campaign.

The Louisiana Health Department releases six recommendations to win the fight against the opioid epidemic. Assistant State Health Officer, Dr. Joseph Kanter, says the state needs to expand access to effective treatment and must look into other means to treat chronic pain.
cut 7 (08) “…with non-opoid alternatives”
Other recommendations include expanding the use of peer recovery specialists and investing in models of care that support women and families.

A statewide poll looking at Saturday’s special election for Secretary of State’s shows a close race…
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Canadian cold air has returned to Lousiaina. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it will feel even colder tomorrow…
cut 10 (09) “…low 50s”
Keim says a weather system later this week could produce locally rainfall.

With Senator John Kennedy not running for governor in 2019, it creates the question who will challenge Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards, who is up for re-election? There’s only one announced challenger, Baton Rogue businessman Eddie Rispone, who can self-finance much of his campaign, but UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says that doesn’t always translate into success…
cut 5 (09) “…third or fourth”
GOP Congressman Ralph Abraham and Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt are two other potential challengers.

A poll has this Saturday’s Secretary of State’s election at 43-40 for Republican Kyle Ardoin over Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat…
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Pinsonat says 17-percent are still undeciced.

The Louisiana Department of Health has released six recommendations to fight the opioid crisis. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says a 59-year-old Marrero man pointed a gun at a manager at Popeyes during a dispute over condiments. Deputies say Earl Jethore didn’t fire the weapon and no one was hurt. The police report says Jethore went to another restaurant and started yelling and that’s where he was arrested. Authorities say he smelled of alcohol.

Now that Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy has announced he will not challenge Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards next year, who will step up from the G-O-P. Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone is the lone announced candidate, but UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Congressman Ralph Abraham has more name recognition at this point…
cut 6 (08) “….around”
Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt is also considering a potential campaign.

Pollster Bernie Pinsonat conducted a survey that found Interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin has a three-percentage point lead over Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup in Saturday’s election. But Pinsonat expects a comfortable win for Ardoin, since he has more money to get his name out…
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The Louisiana Department of Health has released six recommendations on how to battle the fight against the opioid epidemic. The suggestions come from an expert panel and they include improving access to non-opioid treatements for pain, expanding access for effective treatment, treating addiction as a chronic illness and expanding the use of peer recovery specialists. Assistiant state health officer, Doctor Joseph Kanter,…
cut 9 (08) “…measurable actions”
Kanter says there’s also 14 action steps to accomplish the six recommendations.

I recommend having a jacket with you the next couple of days as the high temperature will only be in the 50s. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says temps will see saw back up later in the week…
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Keim says the next front has the potential to bring heavy rainfall.

With Senator John Kennedy’s decision not to run for governor in 2019, it creates the question who will challenge Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards, who is up for re-election? There’s only one announced challenger, Baton Rogue businessman Eddie Rispone, who can self-finance much of his campaign, but UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says that doesn’t always translate into success…
cut 5 (09) “…third or fourth”
GOP Congressman Ralph Abraham and Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt are two other potential challengers.

The run-off election for Secretary of State is Saturday. Pollster Bernie Pinsonant conducted a survey that found Republican Kyle Ardoin has a three-percentage point lead over Democratic Gwen Collins-Greenup. Pinsonat predicts Ardoin will win..
cut 15 (06) “…an R”
Collins-Greenup is a minister from East Feliciana Parish who worked at the elections office.

The Louisiana Health Department has released six recommendations in the fight against the opioid epidemic, much of which assistant State Health Officer, Dr. Joseph Kanter, says is common sense solutions. Kanter says the state needs to expand access to effective treatment and must look into other means to treat chronic pain.
cut 7 (08) “…with non-opoid alternatives”
Other recommendations include expanding the use of peer recovery specialists and investing in models of care that support women and families.

Canadian air has made its way back into Louisiana and it will be feel more like winter for the next couple of days. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s no chance for winter precipitation, remember about a year ago, we saw a snow event at this time…
cut 12 (09) “….get it”
Keim says there’s a chance we could see heavy rainfall before the week ends.