A trial begins today in St. Martinville that challenges the level of freedom oil companies have to seize private land while building pipelines..
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron said today during an interview with ESPN Radio in Baton Rouge hat what happened to LSU Steve Kragthorpe following the A-and-M game should not have happened. He hopes the SEC does the right thing about itl. Kragthorp, who suffers from Parkinson’s Disease was shoved by a Texas A-and-M staffer identified as the nephew of head coach Jimbo Fisher.

According to Your Local Security, 17-hundred Louisaina residents were victims of scams in 2017 and Louisiana seniors lost over 3-point-4 million dollars in scams last year. Your Local Security spokesperson Cassie Tolhurt says if you get a phone call to donate money, take the proper precuations to verify who is on the other end of the call…
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US Representative Ralph Abraham is trying to get assistance for soybean farmers who soybean farmers who have either harvested their crop or let the crop die in the field, because there was no place to ship them because of the Chinese tariffs. Abraham says he wants these producers to receive financial help from a program called the M-F-P….
cut 12 (12) “…make this happen”
Abraham says the USDA told soybean farmers they would have their backs during trade negotiations.

A trial begins today in St. Martin Parish on whether Energy Transfer Partners followed the law when they began preparing land on private property to complete the Bayou Bridge Pipeline. Louisiana Bucket Brigade Director Anne Rolfes says the fact that this case is going to trial shows the power private companies have when it comes to seizing private property…
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Energy Transfer says the crude oil pipeline from Lake Charles to St. James Parish is 90-percent complete.

Do you have cravings for certain foods you’d like to reduce? LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center nutritional scientist Doctor John Apolzan says try eating certain foods less often, instead of just a smaller portion and a more active lifestyle can help as well…
cut 14 (09) “….reduce food cravings”

Congressman Ralph Abraham has introduced legislation to help soybean farmers who are experiencing losses because of the Chinese tariffs. Abraham says the bill allows soybean producers, who were not able to take their crop to the market, to have access to a program known as the M-F-P…
cut 11 (12) “…passed very quickly”
The chinese tariffs have led to storage elevators full of soybeans and nowhere to go and farmers either can harvest their crop without a place to ship them or let the crop die in their fields.

According to Your Local Security, Louisiana seniors lost over three-million dollars to scams last year. Your Local Security spokesperson Cassie Tolhurst says thousands of dollars were lost in charity scams, so it’s important to validate where your donation is going…
cut 4 (08) “….you think it is”

A trial begins today in St. Martinville over whether a Texas company legally received permission to clear trees and dig up land to construct the Bayou Bridge Pipeline across a 38-acre piece of private property. Louisiana Bucket Brigade Director Anne Rolfes says Energy Transfer Partner never had legal permission to enter the property….
cut 7 (08) “….did neither”
E-T-P has not responded publically to the lawsuit.

LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center nutritional scientist says John Apolzan says food cravings, especially those that are not healthy for you to eat in a large amount, can be reduced. Apozan says often pairing consumption with external activities can lead to cravings, so changing up routines may be your best….
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Congressman Ralph Abraham has introduced a bill to help Louisiana soybean farmers access a program designed to offset losses caused by Chinese tariffs. Matt Doyle has more…
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Christopher Landry of Denham Springs has been sentenced to death in the murder of Kayla Denhem who went to Landry’s home last June to provide a sensual massage and was strangled and beaten to death. Prosecutors say Landry hit the 24-year-old woman 15 times with a steel Indian war club and left her lifeless body in a plastic tub in a backyard shed.

Congressman Ralph Abraham says soybean farmers are having issues with accessing the Market Facilitation Program, originally designed to help farmers, to offset losses caused by Chinese tariffs. He says the only step being take right now, is a bill that he’s pushing that alters the payment structure for the MFP.
Cut 10 (13) “…recoup their losses.”
Abraham says soybean farms should not be forced to bear the heaviest burden caused by market disruptions.

A trial begins today in St. Martin Parish over whether Energy Transfer Partners violated constitutional law in order to construct the Bayou Bridge Pipeline through a 38-acre parcel of land. Environmentalist Anne Rolfes hopes the landowners are victorious…
cut 8 (09) “….take it”
ETP has not commented on the lawsuit.

New video has surfaced that shows the encounter between LSU offensive analyst Steve Kragthorpe and Texas A-and-M’s Cole Fisher following Saturday’s record setting seven overtime thriller. The video shows Fisher shoving Kragthorpe and then taking a swing at Kevin Faulk who is also on LSU’s staff. The SEC has fined A-and-M 50-thousand dollars for allowing its fans to storm the field.

Scammers are out to get your money this holiday season. Kevin Barnhart has details on keeping your money safe.
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It’s Cyber Monday which is a chance for consumers to find great deals on the internet.

Southeast Louisiana Better Business Bureau spokesperson Cynthia Albert says if you are in a generous mood and plan on donating money, you can check if the charity is legit at give-dot-org.

Senator John Kennedy is expected to announce this week on whether he’ll run for Governor in 2019 against John Bel Edwards.

With less than two years in DC in one of the most prestigious positions in all of politics, and a growing DC fan base, many wonder why he would want to come home.

Kennedy has long made it clear he’s had ambitions for the position by running for Governor before and could do so again.

Recently, a C-B-S network news crew filmed Senator Kennedy substitute teaching at McKinnley High School which is something he’s done for a few years now.

The national media television story fueled speculation that Senator Kennedy could be ramping up his efforts to possibly seek the Louisiana Governorship.

Small Business Saturday was first recognized in 2010 and has seen a growth in awareness over the years as an estimated 104 million consumers participated in the day this year.

National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana spokesperson Dawn Starns says it’s a positive reflection of the economic outlook.

More than two-thirds of small business owners expect sales to be stronger than 2017.

A crash involving a suspected impaired driver during the Thanksgiving Holiday has left a teenage pedestrian dead in Calcasieu Parish.

The crash took the life of 13 year old Kyrin Pete of Lake Charles during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day.

Toxicology samples were taken and the crash remains under investigation.

LSU fans are still outraged over the officiating in the Texas A-and-M game as several controversial calls went against the Tigers in a seven overtime loss. The defeat prevented Coach Ed Orgeron’s team from winning 10 regular season games….
cut 15 (10) “…approach it”
Texas A-and-M officials are said to be reviewing video after the game as the nephew of Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher allegedly punched LSU analyst Steve Kragthorpe. Kragthorpe has Parkinson’s and has a pacemaker.

Southern’s 38-28 win over Grambling in the Bayou Classic puts them in the SWAC championship game against Alcorn. Jaguars QB LaDarius Skeelton was named the Bayou Class MVP. Head Coach Byron Dawson…
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It will be the Jaguars versus Alcorn State this 3:30 in Lorman, Mississippi.

Nicholls won its first playoff game in 32 years beating San Diego 49-30. It’s the fifth straight win for the Colonels who started fast as they jumped out to a 35-10 lead at halftime. Coach Tim Rebowe says getting off to a good start has been a common theme during this win streak…
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The Colonels will play Eastern Washington this Saturday.

And the Ragin Cajuns will play in their first ever Sun Belt Championship game as they won the West with a 31-28 win over ULM. Trey Ragas (Ray-gus) rushed for 115 yards in the contest….
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The Cajuns will play Appalachian State in Saturday’s Sun Belt title game in Boone, North Carolina. With a 6-and-6 record, ULM will wait to see if its invited to a bowl game.

It’s Cyber Monday a chance for consumers to find great deals on the internet. Southeast Louisiana Better Business Bureau spokesperson Cynthia Albert says before you purchase any item on the internet, make sure you know who you are dealing with first, because there are a lot of fake websites out there
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Albert also says read up on the return policy, because a return policy is NOT required, unless the item is defected.

An announcement is expected this week from Senator John Kennedy, who has said he’ll make a decision prior to December first on whether he’ll run for governor in 2019. Southeastern Louisiana Professor Dayne Sherman expects Kennedy will get into the race as it’s a position he’s sought for many years….
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Sherman made the comments on Talk Louisiana.

An LSU Manship School Assistant Professor says his research shows the loss of local media can make towns a lot more partisan. Joshua Darr says the study was a joint effort with researchers from Colorado State and Texas A&M, where they analyzed the rate of voters who turned in ballots supporting candidates from more than one party.
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Darr says that’s because when local media dies, the community relies more heavily on partisan national outlets to fill the gap.

LSU fans are still in disbelief over the seven overtime loss to Texas A-and-M. Several close calls went against the Tigers. It seemed like they won the contest on several occasions, including when Jace Sternberger fumbled the ball away after catching a pass and LSU recovered. But it was ruled an incomplete pass and Coach Ed Orgeron said the officials never asked for a formal video replay review…
cut 14 (05) “…it wasn’t”
LSU finishes the regular season 9-3 and will find out their bowl destination on Sunday.

We are expecting an announcement this week from Senator John Kennedy, who has said he’ll make a decision before December 1st on next year’s governor’s race….
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Will charges be filed against Cole Fisher, who allegedly threw a punch and hit LSU analyst Steve Kragthrophe in his pacemaker following the wild seven overtime contest in College Station? Fisher is a nephew of Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher and he was credentialed to be on the sideline.

LSU Manship School of Mass Communications Professor Joshua Darr has participated in research that has found the loss of local media worsens political polarization….
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And Darr says local newspapers and radio stations shields people from turning to more partisan sources.

It’s Cyber Monday as consumers will spend time today to looking for deals on the internet today. Southeast Louisiana Better Business Bureau spokesperson Cynthina Albert urges all consumers, whether buying gifts on-line or in a brick-and-mortar store, to do some comparative shopping…
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When shopping online, make sure to use only legitimate websites, watch out for U-R-L’s that use the names of well-known brands along with extra words.

LSU fans are still outraged over the officiating in the Texas A-and-M game as several controversial calls went against the Tigers in a seven overtime loss. The defeat prevented Coach Ed Orgeron’s team from winning 10 regular season games….
cut 15 (10) “…approach it”
And Texas A-and-M officials are said to be reviewing video after the game as the nephew of Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher allegedly punched LSU analyst Steve Kragthoprhe. Kragthorpe has Parkinson’s and has a pacemaker.

LSU Manship professor Joshua Darr assisted in research that found the loss of local media is helping to worsen political polarization. Darr says that’s because voters are more than ever turning to partisan national outlets to get their information. He says local radio stations and papers inform residents on the issues, instead of the party line message
cut 12 (10) “…local options”

An announcement is expected this week from Republican Senator John Kennedy on whether he’ll challenge Democrat John Bel Edwards in next year’s governor’s race. Louisiana GOP executive committee member Vincent Bruno explains why Kennedy would want to leave Washington D-C…
cut 9 (10) “…of Louisiana”

The Better Business Bureau has these tips on this Cyber Monday to make sure you are not a victim of a holiday scam…
Voicer 1 (29) “I’m Michael Farrar”