The Times-Picayune and NOLA-dot-com has endorsed Republican Stephen Waguespack for governor. The paper says Louisiana’s next governor must be laser focused on Louisiana’s future, not distracted by Washington-style sideshows. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says NOLA.com’s editorial staff is not a fan of Republican front runner Jeff Landry…
Cut 6 (10) “…hot button issues”
A poll paid for by Louisiana TV stations released this week showed Waguespack running in a distant third place in the October 14th primary, behind Landry and the lone main Democrat Shawn Wilson.

Karl Malone is the best men’s basketball player ever at Louisiana Tech and a statue of him and five other Bulldog greats were unveiled last night. An emotional “Mailman” gave thanks to Tech…
cut 13 (12) “…for me”

If you’re seeing a large number of crickets, you’re not the only one. Teiko Foxx has an explanation for the increase of the late-night crawlers.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Teiko Foxx”

Starting tomorrow at noon, Entergy Louisiana customers can apply for a one-time 200-dollar credit on their electricity bill. There are income eligibility requirements. Eligible customers should apply through their local United Way website. Entergy says they are providing this assistance because of high energy bills as a result of historic hot summer.

Loved ones of those killed by inmates on death row gathered to voice their opposition to the Pardon Board holding clemency hearings that could lead to the commutation of their sentences. Brooke Thorington reports they are upset the governor is pushing for this.
Cut 3 (33) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Governor Edwards is in New Iberia this morning for a ground breaking of First Solar American manufacturing facility. First Solar is the largest solar energy manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere.

Starting tomorrow at noon, Entergy Louisiana customers can apply for a one-time 200-dollar credit on their electricity bill. Customers will have to meet income requirements and if they are eligible, customers can apply through their local United Way website. Entergy Vice President of Customer Service Michelle Bourg says the funds will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis…
cut 6 (11) “….or so”
Bourg says they are offering the credit to help customers dealing high bills as a result of a historically hot summer.

The Louisiana Department of Health says new COVID vaccines are arriving at your local pharmacy. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the new vaccine gives an individual protection from serious illness from an estimated 90-percent of circulating variants…
cut 14 (11) “…..same time”

Attorney General Jeff Landry and several district attorney are asking the courts to stop the Pardon Board from holding clemency hearings for death row inmates seeking to have their sentenced lessened to life in prison. The legal action has the support of victim family members. Evelyn Salone’s husband was fatally shot by death row inmate Donald Leger almost 22 years ago in St. Mary Parish….
cut 12 (10) “….just me
Governor Edwards disagrees. He says the Pardon Board is not violating its rules by holding the clemency hearings next month.

LSU safety Greg Brooks Junior is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a large brain tumor. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly says Brooks is l determined to play again…
Cut 22 (10) “…Greg Brooks.”
Brooks is awaiting the results of the biopsy.

Entergy Louisiana is offering one million dollars in bill payment assistance to residential customers to help with high utility costs caused by the historic heat. Vice President of Customer Service Michelle Bourg says customers must have a total household income of up to 250% of the federal poverty level to be eligible.
Cut 4 (08) “…high demand.”
Customers can apply for the credit through their local United Way chapter on their website starting tomorrow at noon.

Louisiana Tech has set a record for its largest first-time freshmen class in school history with 2,268, a 28-percent increase from the previous year. Vice President of Student Achievement, Doctor Dickie Crawford, says Tech’s investment in modern facilities, research opportunities, and student services have contributed to its rising enrollment…
Cut 9 (08) “…so critical.”

Attorney General Jeff Landry and district attorneys from five parishes have filed a petition with the courts in an effort to stop the Pardon Board from holding clemency hearings that could result in death row inmates having their sentence lessened to life in prison. Executive Director of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association Loren Lampert says the governor and the pardon board are not following the rules…
Cut 10 (12) “… inappropriate.”
But Governor Edwards says the Pardon Board is not violating any of its rules. Edwards believes the A-G’s legal effort to stop the clemency hearings will not be successful…
cut 11 (09) “…is either”
A Baton Rouge judge has scheduled a hearing for September 28th on whether the clemency hearings can take place.

Entergy Louisiana is providing relief for residential customers with a one-million-dollar bill payment assistance program.
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Teiko Foxx”

The state health department is recommending individuals who are six months of age and older, to get the newest COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna and Pfizer ahead of the winter respiratory virus season. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter…
Cut 13 (13) “…updated vaccine.”

Republican Richard Nelson has dropped out of the governor’s race and is endorsing Jeff Landry to be the state’s next governor. Nelson says he plans to pursue opportunities in the private sector but La Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says endorsing Landry could change those plans…
cut 10 (11) “…executive counsel”

Louisiana is known for having the highest auto insurance rates in the nation and the Public Affairs Research Council says newly approved premiums by the Department of Insurance will result in increases of as much as 20-percent or more for some drivers…
cut 28 (11) “….substantial’
PAR President Steve Procopio says lawmakers have debated for years on how to lower the state’s vehicle insurance rates and state officials are expected to continue to try and tackle the problem next year.

LSU announces its overall enrollment is a record 39,419, an increase of two-thousand from the prior year. But university president William Tate says in order to eclipse 40-thousand students the university needs to build a couple of new dorms and add professors…
Cut 5 (13) “ ..reallocate internally.”

Tonight Louisiana Tech will unveil its Championship Plaza that will feature the statues of their greatest athletes, Terry Bradshaw, Fred Dean, Karl Malone, Kim Mulkey, Willie Roaf and Tereasa Weatherspoon. Senior Associate A-D Colton Primm says it will be a special night for Bulldog nation…
cut 15 (09) “…open arms’
The free event is open to the public and begins at 6 o’clock.

We are 24 days away from the October 14th gubernatorial primary and today one of the main candidates running to replace the term-limited John Bel Edwards dropped out of the race. Republican Richard Nelson says he’s now throwing his support behind Jeff Landry.

Singer-songwriter Jim Croce died in a plane crash 50 years ago today after a performance at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. Teiko Foxx has more memories from that day.
Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

LSU safety Greg Brooks is recovering after undergoing brain surgery to remove what his family says was a large tumor. Coach Brian Kelly said an MRI detected the tumor after Brooks complained about dizzy spells. Kelly says it’s too early to tell if Brooks will play again…
cut 7 (11) “…to that”
Brooks’ family is saying it’s awaiting results on the biopsy.

LSU’s enrollment for this Fall semester is a record 39,419 that includes a record freshman class of 74-hundred students. LSU President William Tate says this freshmen class is the most academically accomplished and the university is doing a good job in retaining students, with a first year to second year retention rate at 84-percent…
cut 4 (09) “…really well”