Another company announces plans to invest in Lafayette. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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An attorney for former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy says video evidence disputes a State Police’s report that he caused a fatal crash in Lafourche Parish last December. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (40) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Saints fans at yesterday’s game at the Superdome were ecstatic to see their team pull off their first win of the 2025 season – a 26-14 come-from-behind win over the New York Giants.

Cut 3 (14) “…a good win.”

Not only is it the Saints’ first win of the season, and not only is it Kellen Moore’s first win as an NFL head coach – but it’s also Spencer Rattler’s first win as an NFL starting quarterback in 11 tries. Fans were thrilled for the former South Carolina Gamecock.

Cut 4 (09) “…get a win.”

When the Saints took a 16-14 lead as time ran out in the first half, that was their first lead all season long. The Saints will try to make it two in a row this Sunday at the Superdome against New England.

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Another company announces an investment in Lafayette. Baton Rouge-based electrical contractor MMR announces that it’s expanding its footprint in Louisiana by investing in a new assembly plant in Lafayette. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says it’s a huge win for both Lafayette and the state.

Cut 5 (13) “…an industrial contractor.”

That will create 200 direct new jobs with an average annual salary of 85-thousand dollars a year, along with more than 300 indirect new jobs. This comes on the heels of Friday’s announcement of Houston-based drone manufacturer DMR moving into a facility in Lafayette that it’s currently renovating. Bourgeois says the drones DMR will be building will have several applications which are germane to Louisiana.

Cut 6 (11) “…economy is future-proofing.”

Bourgeois says the announcements by MMR and DMR are the latest examples of how Louisiana is becoming a technology hub for the country.

Cut 7 (12) “…kind of manufacturing.”

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The attorney for former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy says video evidence and other data collected show he was not responsible for a fatal crash that occurred last December in Thibodaux. State Police charged Lacy with negligent homicide, and other charges. But Matthew Ory says based on body camera footage and a report from the Lafourche Parish District Attorney, Lacy’s vehicle was far behind the fatal head-on collision…

Cut 8 (10) “..every painted.”

Ory made those comments on HTV 10 News on Friday. State Police released a statement that stands by their investigation, which alleges Lacy was swerving, passing cars and his reckless operation caused the series of crash events.

When Lacy was arrested in January, L-S-P issued a statement that says Lacy’s Dodge Charger illegally passed multiple vehicles, which caused a Kia Cadenza to swerve to avoid the Charger, which then crashed head on-with a Kia Sorrento. A passenger in the Sorrento, 78-year-old Herman Hall, died from his injuries.

Ory also provided evidence during the extensive HTV 10 News interview that driver number two, was eating Funyuns and tailgating before colliding with the other vehicle and was supposed to be cited…

Cut 9 (12)  “…taken away”

State Police also says Lacy drove around the crash scene and fled south on LA Hwy 20 without stopping to render aid, call emergency services, or report his involvement in the crash.

Ory made it clear during the HTV 10 interview the evidence he provided was collected by the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office and the last statement of their report, contradicts what State Police has said…

Cut 10 (11) “…72 yards in front of him.”

Lacy took his life on April 12^th in Houston, two days before a grand jury was set to hear the evidence against him.

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LSU coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is a go for Saturday’s game against South Carolina. Kelly says Nussmeier used the bye week to get more mental reps without having to put any pressure on his ab.

Cut 11 (14) “…the throwing.”

Brian Kelly has commented on the new evidence that was released over the weekend that shows former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy may not be at fault for a head-on fatal crash that occurred last December.

Cut 12 (12) “…loved after.”

A new report shows strong wage outcomes for men earning associate degrees and short-term credentials. Colleen Crain has the story.

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President Trump is likely to approve Governor Landry’s request to send National Guard troops to New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A drone manufacturing company is shifting production to Louisiana. Jeanne (“zhahn”) Burns reports.

Cut 3 (38) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

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A new report from the Blanco Public Policy Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette shows there’s been a significant growth in the number of certificate completers since 2010. Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says this is a positive development.

Cut 4 (10) “…to the workforce.”

The 150-page report shows a two-year credential has helped lower the percentage of workers between 25 and 34 who have a high school degree or less. In 1980, that percentage was 54-percent; it’s now down to 29-percent. And a credential worker can make a good living.

Erwin says the report shows men who earned an associate degree, which may take two to three years to complete, earn higher wages in many cases than men with a bachelor’s degree, which typically takes four-years to receive.

Cut 5 (12) “…terms of wages.”

Erwin says a major focus is to raise the state’s educational attainment rate. The Board of Regents says it’s close to 53-percent, and the goal is 60-percent. Erwin says some disparities also must be closed.

Cut 6 (09) “…men and women.”

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President Trump is likely to approve Governor Landry’s request to send the National Guard to New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport to assist law enforcement in those three cities in fighting crime. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says since neither the city nor the police department has any say in whether the National Guard shows up, she wants to work with the Guard so that things are orderly.

Cut 7 (09) “…our National Guard.”

Kirkpatrick says she understands both sides of the political debate over the issue, and that she wants the National Guard to work in cooperation with NOPD.

Cut 8 (13) “…the needs are.”

In Baton Rouge, Republican Mayor-President Sid Edwards says he’s fully on board with sending the National Guard to the city, saying he ran for the office on a platform of cracking down on crime.

Cut 9 (07)  “…it a chance.”

Edwards says there are a lot of misconceptions about the National Guard’s role in law enforcement, saying the Guard is not trying to take over cities.

Cut 10 (14) “…be the gestapo.”

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Lafayette will soon be the manufacturing home for a commercial drone manufacturing company. Houston-based DMR Technologies is renovating a facility in the city that it will use to manufacture its flagship unmanned aerial system. Mandi Mitchell, the president and CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, says the site will be the company’s primary domestic hub.

Cut 11 (11) “…Field Ranger X50.”

Mitchell says the company’s economic impact will go far beyond the 500 direct jobs that it expects to create over the next ten years.

Cut 12 (10) “…vendors and suppliers.”

Mitchell says the direct jobs that the company will create will pay well above the parish’s average salary.

Cut 13 (07)  “…very good wage.”

The company says by shifting production to Louisiana, it will better serve U.S. customers through shorter lead times, enhanced regulatory compliance and strengthened domestic supply chain capabilities. It hopes to have the renovated facility up and running by the middle of next year.

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The Saints picked up their first victory on Sunday, defeating the Giants 26-14. It was also the first for Kellen Moore as a head coach. Moore says after New Orleans came up short in their first four games, it was nice to break through and get in the win column.

Cut 14 (15) “…the future.”

New Orleans second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler earned his first win as a starter in the NFL after starting his career 0-10. Rattler threw for 212 yards with a touchdown and rushed for 22 yards in the 26-14 win on Sunday.. Rattler says that he isn’t worried about the past and is focused on improving each week to help his team.

Cut 15 (12) “…every week.”

New Orleans’ defense forced three fumbles and intercepted two passes against the New York Giants in their 26-14 win on Sunday. Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry intercepted quarterback Jaxson Dart twice and says the unit takes a lot of pride in taking the ball from opposing offenses.

Cut 16 (14) “…the game.”

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Disappointing start to Southland play for Northwestern State as the Demons lose on homecoming night to previously winless East Texas A&M 40 to 10. Second-year head coach Blaine McCorkle did not see his team being on the wrong side of a blowout…

Cut 17 (16)  “…work to do.”

The Demons fall to 1-and-4 and they will be at Houston Christian on Saturday.

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The Northwestern Wildcats took it to the ULM Warhawks, defeating Coach Bryant Vincent’s team 42-7. Vincent says their lack of success on third down was the biggest factor in the loss…

Cut 18 (19) “…that simple.”

ULM is at Coastal Carolina on Saturday.

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Southeastern Louisiana smoked McNeese 38 to 0 in Lake Charles on Saturday. Coach Frank Scelfo’s team has won 10 of its 11 games played against FCS teams…

Cut 19 (19) “…been outstanding.”

The Cowboys have lost five in a row heading into a bye week. Coach Matt Viator was shocked with Saturday’s result…

Cut 20 (12) “…your level.”