Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy’s latest re-election campaign ad discusses his tough-on-crime stance, but one of his challengers claims it delivers a racist message. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Louisiana school students now have the ability to report crime anonymously in the palm of their hand. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Gary Chambers, a challenger to Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy’s re-election effort says the Senator’s latest campaign ad has a racist message. In the 30-second ad, Kennedy discusses his support for tough-on-crime legislation and his opposition to defunding the police…

Cut 3 (06) “…crack head.” 

Chambers says it’s a racist message because it’s directed at a certain subset of the population. He says crack cocaine users are not the only ones responsible for the state’s high crime rate…

Cut 4 (10) “…in Louisiana.” 

In the ad Kennedy says, “If you hate cops just because they’re cops, the next time you get in trouble call a crackhead.” Chambers says it’s another classic one liner from Kennedy that doesn’t help Louisiana…

Cut 5 (08) “…nothing on the job.” 

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Louisiana football legend Terry Bradshaw has revealed he battled two forms of cancer over the past year. Bradshaw says he had bladder cancer and then a rare skin cancer. The Shreveport native, former Louisiana Tech star, and NFL Hall of Famer shared his story on Fox NFL Sunday.

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On the September 27^th pre-game show, Bradshaw appeared to be in pain and struggling to breathe. Viewers noticed and started asking questions on social media. The 74-year-old Bradshaw says he decided it was time to share his medical info.

Cut 7 (10) “…bladder cancer free.”

But four months later, in March Bradshaw says he noticed neck pain.

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Bradshaw says surgery to remove that tumor was also successful. Bradshaw won four Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He retired from football in 1984 and began his television career as an NFL analyst. He has been with Fox NFL Sunday since 1994

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As part of the Safe Schools Initiative Louisiana Superintendent of Education, Dr. Cade Brumley announces the launch of the “Say It Here” app. Brumley says the app allows middle and high school students the ability to anonymously report crime and in many cases be proactive.

Cut 9 (11)  “…clear warning.”

The app is in partnership with Greater New Orleans Crimestoppers, Louisiana State Police,  and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.  The app also provides mental health resources like a hotline for students who are bullied or victims of crime. Brumley explains how tips are handled once they are submitted on the app.

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He says it follows the best practices and procedures for operating national anonymous student hotlines like the Sandy Hook Promise. Presently 40 Louisiana school systems are already participating which equates to some 500 middle and high schools. Brumley says it’s important to give students the ability to say something when they see something.

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For schools to participate Brumley says it can be done in as easily as two weeks. An initial memorandum of understanding must be executed and then training for school staff and students.

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Crowley state Representative John Stefanski announce he will run for Attorney General of Louisiana in 2023. The 38-year-old Republican lawmaker is  chairman of the House & Governmental Affairs Committee, which oversaw redistricting earlier this year. Stefanski says he expects the A.G.’s office to be an “open seat” next fall…:

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Jeff Landry is expected to run for Governor next year. Stefanski says, if elected, he would work to make Louisiana safer and more secure…:

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Stefanski says he’ll continue Landry’s work to defend Louisiana’s abortion laws, and concentrate of bolstering the A.G.’s cybercrimes division, to help stop scammers, hackers and those who use the internet to prey on others. He says he’ll also be a watchdog against federal overreach…:

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A new energy center is coming to the research and technology park at the University of New Orleans. The goal is to develop clean energy technologies to fuel Louisiana’s industrial corridor. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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Funds to assist homeowners and small businesses impacted by Hurricanes Laura and Delta have finally reached the state. Brooke Thorington has more.

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State education officials will announce a new plan to help head off violence in Louisiana schools. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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The University of New Orleans announces a new energy center is coming to its research and technology park. UNO research and technology foundation president Rebecca Conwell says the school is using a $10 million dollar federal grant and five million dollars in state funds to be a catalyst in the growing renewable energy sector

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A new suite of offices will be built at The Beach, UNO’s research and technology park that houses tenants from the government, nonprofits, and the private sector. Conwell says much of the research at The Beach will focus on green hydrogen. For example, using wind-generated electricity from turbines in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Governor John Bel Edwards has set a goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Conwell hopes the research at the New Energy Center will significantly contribute to that effort…

Cut 6 (10)  “…solve the problems that need to be addressed.” 

Conwell says the design phase of the center has yet to begin, but the research into solving long-term energy challenges is underway.

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Louisiana residents on food stamps receive an increase in their monthly maximum benefits starting this month. Assistant Secretary for the Department of Children and Family Services Shavana Howard says a household of four that receives SNAP benefits will see their monthly maximum rise to 939-dollars, almost a hundred dollar increase

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Howard says the federal government determines the cost of living adjustment….

Cut 8 (11)  “…different increases.”

Howard says gross and net monthly income limits for households are also increasing, because of inflation…

Cut 9 (12)  “…should now be eligible now.”

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The state has signed a $600 Million HUD grant agreement for recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Executive Director of the Louisiana Office of Community Development Pat Forbes says it means the state finally has the money to help those who were impacted by the two hurricanes in 2020.

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Forbes says homeowners who had major or severe damage from Hurricanes Laura or Delta can fill out a survey to start the process.

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And for those small businesses who were negatively impacted by the hurricanes, Forbes says there will be funding available also. He says they will be rolled out via non-profits and credit unions. And for renters in southwest Louisiana…

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The survey for homeowners can be found at restore.la.gov or you can call 1-866-735-2001 for application assistance.

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The state Department of Education will announce today a new initiative to help make schools safer. Education Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says they will announce the plan later this morning, along with representatives of Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans…:

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The idea is to implement a program within schools that – like Crimestoppers – would let students inform officials of possible violence while remaining anonymous. Brumley says too many kids are reluctant to come forward for fear they’ll be branded a “rat”…:

Cut 14 (07)  “…in a public way.”

Brumley says the details will be revealed during an 11 a.m. press conference. He says the state Department of Education will encourage school systems to embrace the program, which can help stop acts of school violence before it happens…:

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The Saints lost their third straight yesterday as they fell three points short of finishing their trip to London with a win over Minnesota. The game went back and fourth in a wild fourth quarter that saw the Vikings come out on top 28-25. Saints kicker Will Lutz had a 60-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter, but missed a 61-yard attempt to tie the game on the final play as the ball hit the upright and then the cross bar…

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The Saints offense had another slow start, turned it over twice and the team committed ten penalties. The defense also couldn’t contain former LSU Tiger Justin Jefferson, who had 10 catches for 147 yards and a rushing touchdown. The loss drops the Saints to 1-and-3, but safety Tyrann Mathieu says there’s still a long way to go in the season…

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New Orleans will be back in the Superdome to take on the Seahawks who outscored the Lions 48-45 yesterday. Mathieu says with two straight home games coming up, hopefully they can turn around the season…

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It was far from a perfect performance on the Plains but the LSU Tigers are 2-0 in the SEC after coming back from a 17-0 deficit to beat the Auburn Tigers 21-17. Coach Brian Kelly says it was a gritty victory…

Cut 19 (19) “…did that tonight.”

LSU forced four turnovers, three of them in the fourth quarter. Greg Brooks’ interception late in the fourth quarter sealed the victory. Kelly says Brooks’ anticipated the play…

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