State Police has been accepted into the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement Project, which is the Georgetown University Law’s Center national training program for law enforcement agencies seeking to prevent excessive force arrests. Lt. Bryan Lee says the training builds a culture of peer intervention…
cut 13 (09) “….intervened upon”
In most cases of excessive force, Lee says there are bystanders, and the training helps them to recognize when it’s taking place and how to intercede.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has set up drop-off locations in Franklin, Madison and Tensas parishes, where hunters can take samples from harvested deer to be tested for chronic wasting disease. Deer program manager Jonathan Bordelon says they’ve already confirmed a case of CWD in Tensas Parish…
cut 5 (10) “…Mississippi positives”
A map of the CWD testing drop-off locations can be found at LDWF.

LSU freshmen have bragging rights as the school’s most academically accomplished class in history. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 23 (31) “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

LSU plays its first SEC away game of the season on Saturday against the Auburn Tigers. Senior wide receiver Jaray Jenkins says he’s looking forward to getting tested on the road…
Cut 11 (08) “..what they are going to bring.”
LSU is an eight-point favorite and kick-off is at 6 PM.

LSU sets a new record in academic quality for its most accomplished freshman class in the university’s history. Assistant Vice President and Director of Admissions Daniel Barrow says the class has an all-time high median GPA of 3.78 and an ACT composite of 25.5.
Cut 11 (07) “…and the world.”
The freshman class is made up of 68 percent Louisiana residents.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking deer hunters in Franklin, Madison and Tensas parishes to submit samples to test for Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD. LDWF Deer Program Manager Jonathan Bordelon says there are a list of locations on their website and at each location signage and instructions on how to submit a sample.
Cut 3 (07) “…later time.”
CWD is fatal to deer and the department is hoping to track the disease by having hunters submit samples.

A shelter task force from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and an all-hazard incident management team from the State Fire Marshal’s Office are in Florida. State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis says their team can assist in a variety of recovery efforts.
Cut 7 (09) “…shelters.”
Emergency Preparedness Director with DCFS Ricky Montet (Mon-tay) says three staff members are in Tallahassee and from there they will be deployed to assist with shelters in Florida.
Cut 8 (10) “…up to 25-hundred.”
Montet says it’s not the first time a shelter task force has aided in Florida, they were in Florida in 2018 for Hurricane Michael.

Louisiana continues to send resources to Florida in response to Hurricane Ida. Department of Children and Family Services emergency preparedness director Ricky Montet is part of a team from DCFS helping to set up shelters in Florida…
cut 8 (10) “….up to 25-hundred”
An all-hazard incicement management team from the State Fire Marshal’s office is also in Florida. State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis says other states have come to Louisiana’s aid the last two years and for the 2016 flood, so it was time to return the favor.
Cut 10 (08) “…needed to do.”
Wallis says depending on Florida’s needs more personnel and equipment could be deployed.

The Council for a Better Louisiana has canceled its scheduled October 20th U-S Senate debate because Republican incumbent John Kennedy would not commit to attending. CABL President Barry Erwin hopes Kennedy and his challengers will participate in at least one forum before the November 8th election…
cut 5 (11) “…to say”
In a USA Today Network story, Democratic Challenger Gary Chambers calls Kennedy a chicken.

LSU says it’s freshman class has set a record for academic quality, with an all-time high median GPA of 3.78 and an ACT composite of 25.5. Director of Admissions Daniel Barrow says this year’s freshman’s class enrollment of 7,367 actually surpasses last year’s record of enrollment by about 300…
cut 13 (07) “…talented class”

LSU freshmen have bragging rights as the school’s most academically accomplished class in history.
Cut 2 (31) “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Wall Street Journal reports lumber prices have returned to pre-pandemic levels. Scott Poole, Chief Operating Officer at Alexandria-based wood manufacturer Roy O. Martin, says higher interest rates have slowed new home construction, therefore demand for lumber is down…
cut 23 (03) “…economics 101”

The Council for a Better Louisiana has canceled its October 20th U-S Senate debate, because Republican incumbent John Kennedy would not commit to that date. CABL President Barry Erwin says live televised debates give voters a better idea at who the candidates really are, because they are un-rehearsed. But He says more political candidates are becoming reluctant to take part…:
Cut 6 (11) “…in a live debate.”

Union Parish running back and LSU commit Trey Holly is the new all-time leading rusher in Louisiana High School Football history. Holly broke former University High and ex LSU running back Nick Brosette’s record last Friday. Holly told Tiger Rag Radio he has a special relationship with Brosette…
cut 14 (15) “…brother to me”
Holly has 8,708 rushing yards and now his goal is to get to ten-thousand.

A shelter task force from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and an all-hazard incident management team from the State Fire Marshal’s Office are in Florida. State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis says their team can assist in a variety of Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.
Cut 7 (09) “…shelters.”
Emergency Preparedness Director with DCFS Ricky Montet (Mon-tay) says three staff members are in Tallahassee to help Florida officials set up shelters.

LSU’s freshman class is the most accomplished in the school’s history as they have an all-time high median GPA of 3.78 and an ACT composite score of 25.5. Assistant Vice President and Director of Administration Daniel Barrow says LSU is excelling in the classroom…
cut 12 (09) “…led the way”
LSU’s overall enrollment is an all-time high of 37,354.

The Council for A Better Louisiana has canceled its scheduled October 20th U.S. Senate debate. Why? Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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There’s more controversy surrounding New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. The city’s Metropolitan Crime Commission wants the City Council to investigate if Cantrell is living for free in a city owned apartment on Jackson Square. The mayor’s office says there is no obligation for Cantrell to pay the rent.

The United Cajun Navy says Hurricane Ian is comparable to Katrina. Spokesperson Brian Trascher says overnight they assisted with more than two dozen rescues in the Ft. Myers area and their work is far from over.
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There are about 20 to 25 United Cajun Navy members from the Florida chapter conducting rescue efforts and Trascher says more members are en route to assist.

Nearly 250 Louisiana National Guard soldiers have been deployed to Florida. Lt. Colonel William Saint says they are trained to respond to a variety of events…
cut 11 (11) “…civil authorities”
The Department of Children and Family Services is sending a shelter taas force to Florida and there’s also a hazard incident management team from the State Fire Marshal’s office en route.

Tulane University has received a five million dollar federal grant to see if sand from crushed bottles can be used in coastal restoration projects. Marsanne Golsby has more.
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby”

LSU says it’s freshman class has set a record for academic quality, with an all-time high median GPA of 3.78 and an ACT composite of 25.5. The school says about one-third of the freshman class are first-generation college students. Also, overall enrollment has set a new all-time high of 37,354.