Invest 92 in the southwestern Gulf has become better organized and the National Hurricane Center now gives it a near 100-percent chance of tropical cyclone development in the next 48 hours. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Zeringue says two big questions remain – Will the storm be hurricane strength when it makes landfall, and where along the U.S. coast will it make landfall?

Cut 14 (11) “…Friday and Saturday.”

Spaghetti plots show a landfall late Friday into Saturday between New Orleans and Gulf Shores.

The U-S Energy Department has awarded Entergy 13-point-seven million dollars to strengthen grid reliability. Kristen Granier (GRAHN-yay), the director of federal infrastructure policy at Entergy, says with this money, Entergy and its electric companies in Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana will implement dynamic line rating technology, that will help the company more effectively manage its energy infrastructure in areas experiencing load growth driven by new industrial development, manufacturing and data center expansion…

Cut 4 (10) “…as needed”

By expanding the capability of existing transmission corridors, Entergy will be better positioned to support new and expanding industries across the region.

President Trump has signed an executive order that waives the off-road requirement to use tax-free red-dye diesel. The White House says the executive order immediately cuts diesel costs by authorizing highway use of tax-free dyed diesel and deferring the federal diesel excise taxk through the end of the year. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the action puts money back in the pockets of farmers, ranchers, truckers and loggers

Cut 10 (06) “…right direction.”

Diesel fuel prices have spiked since the Iran war started.

The Saints fell to 1-and-3 last night as they did not play well in a 45 to 24 loss to their biggest rival, the Atlanta Falcons. Head Coach Kellen Moore…

Cut 7 (09) “….this one”

The Saints will return to the Dome on Sunday to host the undefeated Vikings.

The National Hurricane Center says there’s now a 90-percent chance of Invest 92 in the southwestern Gulf developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 48 hours. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Zeringue says conditions are favorable for development over the next couple of days.

Cut 12 (14) “…increase after that.”

A landfall late this week is expected between southeast Louisiana and Florida.

About 90 Louisiana babies die in their sleep environment each year, which is why state officials are urging parents and caregivers to have babies sleep on their backs, in their own sleep space. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Rebecca Harris says adults should never share a bed with a baby under any circumstance…

Cut 26 (12) “…themselves for sleep”

A night of celebration in the Superdome went sour quickly as the Falcons spoiled the 20th anniversary of the Domecoming with a 45-24 thrashing of the Saints. New Orleans trailed by two scores for much of the game, and quarterback Tyler Shough says there’s no way to sugarcoat it.

Cut 6 (13) “…eyes forward.”

The Saints are now 1-and-3 and will host the 4-and-0 Minnesota Vikings this Sunday.

Louisiana Tech is getting ready to play its first ever Sun Belt home game and it will come against the four and one Ragin Cajuns. Head Coach Sonny Cumbie…

Cut 19 (15) “…lost one game”

Kick off for this highly anticipated game in Ruston was at 6:30.

The National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression or storm could form in the Gulf later this week and threaten the northern Gulf coast. National Weather Service Meteorologist Donald Jones says it’s hard to predict how much development we’ll see from this disturbance, but a wet weekend is possible.

Cut 4 (05) “…for heavy rainfall.”

The latest spaghetti model runs show the potential storm passing just to the east of New Orleans as either a tropical storm or possibly our first hurricane of the season.

There are four data centers being built in Louisiana. During an appearance on Fox Business, Governor Jeff Landry called the construction of these data centers and others around the country the next American Renaissance.

Cut 13 (07)  “…here in America.”

Landry conducted the interview at the Hut 8 River Bend Data Center near St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish.

The Department of Children and Family Services is urging parents of infants to make sure that their babies have the proper environment for a safe sleep every night. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Saints fans didn’t sleep well last night after watching the Atlanta Falcons dominate the Black and Gold 45 to 24 in a game that celebrated the 20^th anniversary of the Saints return to the Dome following Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans is now 1-and-3 and will host 4-and-0 Minnesota this Sunday at noon.

The National Hurricane Center is now giving Invest 92 in the southwestern Gulf of America a 90-percent chance of developing into a tropical depression over the next 48 hours. National Weather Service meteorologist Donald Jones says we could see a tropical storm make landfall somewhere between Louisiana and Florida this week. Jones says the potential storm will have to battle with wind shear left over from last week’s cold front as it gets closer to the coast…

Cut 6 (11) “….through the Gulf”

If it becomes a tropical storm, it would be called Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs).

Disappointing night for the Saints last night as they started slow again and were never able to catch up with the Falcons and Atlanta came away with a dominating 45-24 win over New Orleans on a night the city celebrated the 20^th anniversary of the reopening of the Superdome following Katrina New Orleans is 1-and-3 and host the 4-and-0 Vikings this Sunday.

About 90 Louisiana babies die in their sleep environment each year, which is why state officials are urging parents and caregivers to have babies sleep on their backs, in their own sleep space. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Rebecca Harris says adults should never share a bed with a baby under any circumstances…

Cut 8 (12) “…themselves for sleep”

State and local officials toured the Hut 8 facility in West Feliciana Parish, which is one of four data centers under construction in the state. Fox Business interviewed Governor Landry and was asked about the concerns that data centers can lead to higher electricity bills for residents and drain the local water supply. Landry says the opponents of data centers are spreading non-factual information.

Cut 15 (09) “…to fictional data.”

Landry says the Hut 8 facility plans to use the same amount of water in a year as 15 to 20 households.

The National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression or storm could form in the Gulf later this week and threaten the northern Gulf coast. National Weather Service meteorologist Donald Jones says it’s hard to predict how much development we’ll see from this disturbance, but a wet weekend is possible…

Cut 4 (05) “…heavy rainfall”

Jones says even though it’s October, the sea surface temperatures in the Gulf are still in the mid-80s, which is warm enough to support tropical storm development.

But state climatologist Jay Grymes says there are some factors that this developing storm will have to battle…

Cut 5 (07) “./..to deal with”

If it becomes a tropical storm, it would be called Isias (ees-ah-EE-ahs).

Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy is keeping the door open on a run for the White House. During an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, Kennedy says seeking re-election in 2028 remains his top option, but if he doesn’t like the field of Republican candidates running for president, he could pivot…

Cut 10 (10) “…running for re-election.”

Kennedy was first elected to the U-S Senate in 2016 and he was re-elected in 2022.

There are four data centers being built in Louisiana. During an appearance on Fox Business News, Governor Jeff Landry called the construction of these data centers and others around the country, the next American Renaissance…

Cut 13 (07)  “…in America.”

Landry conducted the interview at the Hut 8 River Bend Data Center near St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish.

A potential disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico could impact Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Louisiana U-S Senator John Kennedy was on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday and was asked about running for President in 2028…

Cut 11 (09) “… considerate it’

Kennedy is also up re-election in 2028. He’s in his second term as a U-S Senator.

Tonight it’s the Saints and Falcons on Monday Night Football. It will be an emotional night as the game is being used to remember the return of the Black and Gold to the Superdome. Unfortunately, the Saints are down a couple of starters and linebacker Pete Werner is questionable. Second-year linebacker Danny Stutsman is ready for his first career start…

Cut 7 (13) “….tremendous opportunity”

The Black and Gold will have the tough task of containing All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson, who was the NFL’s second-leading rusher entering the week. Kick-off is at 7:15.

Two people reported missing in Saint Mary Parish on Friday night were found alive today. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office says a fisherman saw Jerami Segura and April Comeaux on a platform in Lake Sand. They had been out in the elements the last few days as the pair was last seen on Thursday.

The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a potential disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico near the Bay of Campeche. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says there’s about a 70-percent chance of a tropical cyclone forming in the next seven days.

Cut 3 (11) “…into southeastern Louisiana.”

Grymes says we’ll need to monitor throughout the week.

New data shows the state’s adult obesity rate is falling. It went from 39-percent in 2024 to 35-percent in 2025. Doctor Oren Rom, the assistant vice chancellor for research at LSU Health Shreveport, credits Ozempic and Mounjaro for the decline, but he says GLP- drugs can lead to a loss in skeletal muscle mass…

Cut 15 (08) “…don’t do that’

Tonight, the Saints host the Falcons, but this game is about more than the regular-season rivalry. It’s also a night to remember one of the most emotional moments in Louisiana’s history — the Saints’ return to the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina. The Saints’ radio voice, Mike Hoss, was a fan in the stands when Steve Gleason famously blocked a punt, setting off an eruption of emotion inside the Superdome…

Cut 26 (08) “…once.”

Kick off tonight is at 7:15

The University of Louisiana System has hired a consulting firm to look at the budgets of the athletic departments that make up the U-L System. Each university’s athletics department is 10s of millions of dollars in the red. UL System President Rick Gallot says that report is expected by the end of the year and will be used to inform his recommendation.

Cut 5 (13) “…have to make.”

A Board of Regents member suggested schools like ULM, ULL and Louisiana Tech should consider moving down to FCS.