The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this morning on Louisiana’s congressional map that could have a profound effect on the Voting Rights Act across the country. At issue is the creation of the state’s second majority Black congressional district that is occupied by Democrat Cleo Fields Janai Nelson, the head of the NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund, said the creation of those districts is perfectly legal.

Cut 3 (11) “…process is constitutional.”

But Ben Aguinaga, a former law clerk for Justice Samuel Alito, argued for the State of Louisiana that the current congressional map is not.

Cut 5 (11) “…their voting strength.”

A ruling from the U-S Supreme Court is expected sometime next year.

Baton Rouge Police have charged a 16-year-old with two counts of first-degree attempted murder in connection with Saturday night’s shooting on the LSU campus that wounded two people. Lt. L’ Jean McKNeely says not only was there a football game at Tigers Stadium, but many people were also on campus for an unsanctioned event that was canceled by university officials. McKneely says as they were moving the crowd off campus, shots were fired.

Cut 7 (08) “…investigation”

McKneely says thanks to the public’s help and good detective work they were able to identify the shooter as a 16-year-old male, who was booked into he East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Detention Center on Tuesday.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is issuing an urgent warning about green fentanyl. Sheriff Gerald Sticker says just like regular fentanyl, one dose of green fentanyl equivalent to just two grains of salt is enough to kill you.

Cut 15 (07) “…is extremely high.”

Baton Rouge Police say a 16-year-old has been charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder for a shooting that took place on the LSU campus on Saturday during the same time as the LSU-South Carolina game. Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives say the shooting stemmed from a prior altercation between the involved parties.

An urgent warning about a highly lethal drug. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Teenagers on Instagram using teen-specific accounts now have their content restricted. Haggai Davis, the chief operating officer of 180 Pros, a Baton Rouge IT services company, says from now on, the content they will be able to see on Instagram will be similar to what they can expect to see at a PG-13 movie.

Cut 7 (11) “…adult-oriented content.”

Davis says Instagram’s parent company Meta is also adding other features that will allow parents set control on things like political content and even the time of day when their kids can access the site.

Optimism among small business owners across the country was down in September for the first time since June. NFIB spokesman Todd Pack says 14-percent of owners reported inflation as their single biggest problem, and 64-percent surveyed reported that supply chain disruptions were affecting their businesses.

Cut 11 (09) “…prices in check.”

Baton Rouge Police have released the photo of a man they want to talk with about the shooting that occurred just outside of LSU’s north gates while the Tigers were hosting South Carolina in Tiger Stadium. B-R-P-D is seeking the public’s help in identifying the person. Two people suffered non-life threatening injuries in the shooting. Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse says they had officers nearby when gunfire rang out…

Cut 5 (06) “….of video evidence”

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is issuing an urgent warning about green fentanyl. Sheriff Gerald Sticker says the only difference between green fentanyl and regular fentanyl is the color.

Cut 13 (09)  “…100-percent deadly.”

Sticker says green fentanyl has been linked to an increase in opioid-related emergency calls throughout the Northshore and greater New Orleans.

Candidates who are running in next year’s federal elections must provide an update on their campaign finance totals tomorrow. State senator Blake Miguez says his campaign has more than two and a half million dollars in cash on hand…

Cut 8 (06) “….Cassidy this spring”

Cassidy is seeking his third-term as U-S Senator, but several Republicans are challenging him. They are Miguez, Treasurer John Fleming, Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta and St. Tammany Parish councilwoman Kathy Seiden.

A longtime state lawmaker announces plans to run for local office. State Senator Alan Seabaugh says he’s running for District Attorney of Caddo Parish. LSU Shreveport political science professor Jeff Sadow says Sebaugh will challenge Democrat James Stewart and he believes Stewart has a slight edge….

Cut 11 (15) “….would be favored”

Former Governor John Bel Edwards says he will not run for U-S Senate next year. Edwards says it’s not the right time to re-enter public office. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the Louisiana Democratic Party will have a candidate in the race, but that person will not receive much support from the national party…

Cut 9 (10) “…lots of money”

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is up for re-election next year and is facing a strong challenge from four other Republicans.

Fallen Iberville Parish Deputy Charles Riley was laid to rest on Monday. The 33-year-old Riley and another deputy were shot last week while interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse. Riley, a U-S Navy veteran, served with the Iberville Sheriff’s Office for six years. His best friend and fellow deputy, Jordan Eric Ward, spoke about Riley’s bravery at the funeral…

Cut 13 (11)  “…faithful night.”

Deputy Riley leaves behind his wife and two daughters.

The federal government shutdown has entered its 14^th day. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says public outcry about the shutdown has yet to get loud…

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Republicans and Democrats remain at odds over whether to extend healthcare subsides that benefit people who buy health insurance through health-care-dot-gov. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is willing to discuss the health care issue with Democrats before the subsides expire at the end of the year. But he first wants Democrats to agree on a funding bill that reopens the government.

The climate pattern known as La Nina has returned. LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says La Nina helps tropical storms and hurricanes form…

Cut  12 (12) “…doesn’t happen”

Keim says a La Nina also means Louisiana could see a drier and warmer winter.

Former Governor John Bel Edwards says he will not run for U-S Senate next year. Many Democrats were hoping Edwards would get in the race as Senator Bill Cassidy appears vulnerable with many GOP voters not supporting the Baton Rouge Republican. But Edwards never showed any interest in running. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the next big development in the race is whether Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow gets into…

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It’s day 14 of the federal government shutdown. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Republicans and Democrats are at odds over whether to extend healthcare subsidies that millions of Americans rely on to purchase health insurance policies through the Affordable Care Act…

Cut 5 (10) “…doing anything.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson warns this could be the longest government shutdown in U-S history.

The Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina Advisory. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the advisory means La Nina conditions are present and expected to continue. Keim says when there is a La Nina, the tropics are more conducive for storm development…

Cut 10 (10) “…busier than normal.”

As been the case for the entire season, there are no tropical threats for Louisiana through the next seven plus days.

Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Riley was laid to rest yesterday. Riley was killed in the line of duty on October 6^th. He and another deputy were shot while questioning a suspect at the Iberville Parish courthouse. Sheriff Brett Stassi says Riley served his community with compassion…

Cut 15 (08) “…never fade’

Stassi’s son was the other deputy shot. The sheriff told the Plaquemine Post South that his son has shown progress but has a long way to go.

Former Governor John Bel Edwards says he will not be a candidate in next year’s U-S Senate race. Edwards, who served eight years as governor from 2016 to 2023, says this is not the right time to re-enter public office. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards’ announcement is not surprising, since it would be very difficult for a Democrat to win a statewide race…

Cut 7 (08) “…Donald Trump.”

Hundreds of people gathered inside the PACE Center in Gonzales yesterday to pay their final respects to Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Riley. Riley was fatally shot last week during a struggle with a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse. Sheriff Brett Stassi says Riley was a great family man and public servant…

Cut 14 (11) “…his community.”

Deputy Riley leaves behind his wife and two daughters,.

It’s day 14 of the federal government shutdown. The U-S Senate is expected to vote again today on a House-passed measure to fund the government. The funding proposal has already failed seven times. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the House is not in session, so the Senate does not have another option…

Cut 4 (07) “….to compromise

Tenth ranked LSU is getting ready to face 17^th ranked Vanderbilt this Saturday in Nashville…

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne”