Metairie Senator Danny Martiny says he’ll make another push in the next legislative session to legalize sports betting in Louisiana. Martiny made the statement after hearing from Mississippi Gaming Commission Executive Director Allen Godfrey, who described how Mississippi casinos are seeing an increase in business since the first sports bets were made last month…
cut 14 (10) “…long time”
Nine states have legalized sports betting.

The remnants of Hurricane Willa is producing heaving rain in southeast Louisiana. Willa hit the western coast of Mexico as a Category 3 storm and the remnants of that storm has traveled thousands of miles to impact our weather today. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
cut 6 (10) “…on occassion”
The rain should move out today and the weekend weather looks great.

Federal drug enforcement agents raided a home and business office associated with the father of Saints and LSU superfan Jarrius Robertson, who lives in St. John the Baptist Parish. The 16-year-old has received national attention for his battle against a rare liver condition and his mother says the investigation has to with the father’s foundation called It Takes Lives to Save Lives.

Louisiana is receiving a $3 million dollar grant from a national nonprofit called Youth Villages to help youths aging out of foster care….
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Metairie Senator Danny Martiny plans to file legislation next year that would get the ball rolling on Louisiana legalizing sports betting. Martiny made the statement after hearing from the executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, who says legalized sports betting has generated 650-thousand dollars in state revenue in the last two months. Martiny says legalized sports betting can help Louisiana’s budget issues…
cut 15 (05) “…we can do it”
Nine states have legalized sports betting.

In Shreveport, the 112th annual State Fair of Louisiana gets underway today. Spokesperson Russell Adams says they’ll have nightly free concerts, livestock shows and a large collection of animals will be on hand, including a petting zoo…
cut 12 (09) “…feed the giraffes”
The fair is closed on Monday and Tuesday, with exception of election day November sixth as schools will be out that day.

Louisiana has received a three-million dollar grant from a national nonprofit called Youth Villages, which works to make sure foster children who age of the system have successful adult lives. Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Manager Chrsty Tate says the funding comes at a great time…
cut 8 (12) “…of the same”
Louisiana passed legislation earlier this year that allows some foster kids to stay in the system until they are 21.

We’re seeing heavy rainfall this morning in southeast Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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Keim says the rain will move out later today and we are looking at an excellent weekend weather wise.

A state senate committee hears from a Mississippi gaming official on how the Mangolia State is reaping the financial benefits of legalized sports betting. Matt Doyle files this report….
voicer 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Louisiana’s top higher education board is seeking an additional 172-million dollars in state funding for public colleges next year. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says the extra money can help students afford college after seeing tuition and fees rise to offset state budget cuts.

Louisiana is receiving funding to help young adults successfully transition out of the state’s foster care system. The money from Youth Villages seeks to prevent former foster kids from becoming homeless, unemployed or incarcerated after they age out of the system. Louisiana’s Child Welfare Manager Christy Tate says they are appreciative of the grant….
cut 9 (11) “….three million dollars”
Tate says they are excited to implement the program as part of Louisiana’s efforts to extend foster care through age 21.

The 112th Annual State Fair gets kicked off today in Shreveport. With about sixty carnival rides, rodeo events, parades and more, there is plenty to do for every member of the family. The event first took place in 1906 and State Fair spokesperson Russell Adams says it has grown into a tradition for many families.
Cut 10 (09) “…years ago.“
The fair features nightly free concerts, livestock shows and you can eat cricket pizza.

Heavy rain is moving across southeast Louisiana this morning and the rest of the state is seeing spotty showers and cool weather. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says this wet weather should be out of the state by the end of today….
cut 5 (10) “…the weekend”
High temperatures today range from the mid-60s to the mid-70s.

Kenner Senator Danny Martiny told a Senate Judiciary Committee that he plans to bring back a bill next legislative session that would ask Louisiana residents if they want to legalize sports betting. Martiny made the statement after hearing testimony from Louisiana State Police Audit Director Jeff Taylor, who provided estimates from the American Gaming Association on how much revenue legalized sports betting can create…
cut 13 (12) “…could be high”

Governor John Bel Edwards says the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish will not re-open until January 2019 as crews will attempt to work around the clock to fix the structure after it was hit by large crane. Edwards says Marquette Transportation which was towing the crane barge should pay for the five-million dollars in repairs.

The 112th Annual State Fair gets kicked off today in Shreveport…
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LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says the targeting penalty against All-American linebacker Devin White was unfair and it’s unfortunate he will not be able to play in the first half against top ranked Alabama on November 3rd. Orgeron says he’s reviewed the tape of White’s hit on Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald and it was not viscous…
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Orgeron says Damone Clark, Micah Baskerville and Patrick Queen are possible starters in the place of the suspended White.

Former LSU Quarterback Justin McMillan will make his first start Saturday for Tulane as the Green Wave visits Tulsa. The Greenies are just 2-and-5 on the season.

Despite the 5-and-1 record, the Saints have had issues with their defensive secondary, which is why they sent a fourth and seventh round draft pick to New York for cornerback Eli Apple. Seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson also wants to be traded, but NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the Peterson’s price tag might be too high….
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Apple has one interception and 20 passes defensed in his two and half years in the NFL.

The Pelicans didn’t shoot the ball well last night, but still defeated the Los Angles Clippers 116 to 109 to improve to 3-0 on the season. Anthony Davis had 34 points and 12 rebounds, Elfrid Payton had 20 points and Nikola Mirotic had 18 points and 12 boards. The Pels host Brooklyn on Friday.

US Senator John Kennedy says he’ll make a decision known by December first on whether he’ll run for governor in 2019. Kennedy also released a poll that shows he’ll beat Governor John Bel Edwards in a potential run-off. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley….
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Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone has already made his intentions known he’ll run for governor, while Congressman Ralph Abraham and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry are other potential challengers.

Fort Polk officials have identified a woman’s body found in the trunk of a car occuped by a solider and another woman. 22-year-old Shelena Kyle ws found dead by Calcasieu Parish authorities. 22-year-old Logan Kyle and 24-year-old Sarah Parker of Moss Bluff were arrested in the Lake Charles area. US Amry Criminal Investigation Demand is investigating Shelena Kyle’s death.

Louisiana voters face the historic choice of whether or not to require unanimous jury decisions in felony trials when they cast their ballot for the November 6th election….
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Construction has started on restoring LSU’s iconic Memorial Tower. LSU Assistant VP of Planning, Design, and Construction, Roger Husser says the project costs six-point-three million dollars…
cut 13 (12) “….when it was built”

The state fire marshal’s office says a young boy was killed in a house fire in Monroe overnight. A second child has been hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Authorities say more information will be released as it becomes available.

Amendment number two on the November ballot is getting nationwide attention, with over two million dollars pumped into the state to convince voters to support requiring unanimous jury decisions in felony trials. President of the Public Affairs Research Council, Robert Travis Scott, says the amendment will have huge legal ramifications if approved.
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Louisiana and Oregon are the only two states that do not require an unanimous jury decision to secure a guilty verdict.

The winning one-point-six billion dollar Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold in South Carolina. But there are nine Mega Millions tickets sold in Louisiana worth 10-thousand dollars, so check your tickets again.

LSU’s iconic Memorial Tower is recieving a six-point-three million dollar facelift that will not be completed until the Summer of 2020. LSU Assistant Vice President of Planning, Design and Construction, Roger Husser, says significant work will be done to the 95-year-old structure…
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Husser says they will also install air conditioning, so that the tower can serve as a public museum.