Temperatures are set to drop all over the state. Marsanne Golsby reports north Louisiana could set record lows on Wednesday morning.

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Marsanne Golsby.”

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Tim Temple announces his candidacy for Insurance Commissioner of Louisiana, and he says the department needs, even more, change since his last run for office. Brooke Thorington has more

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A strong cold front is moving through Louisiana and the cooldown is already beginning in north Louisiana. Jason Hansford with the National Weather Service in Shreveport expects temperatures along I-20 to be 15 to 20 degrees below normal

Cut 3 (08) “…Wednesday morning” 

He says if temperatures in Shreveport reach freezing that would tie the earliest freeze there — set on the same dates in 1948 and 1989. Monroe’s earliest freeze was on October 18, 1948. Temperatures along the Arkansas border could be in the upper 20s Wednesday morning. Hansford says a large low-pressure system over the Great Lakes is the source. The forecast also calls for near-freezing temperatures in parts of southern Louisiana.

Cut 4 (05) “..spilling south.” 

Hansford says dew points will plunge with the cold air, which raises the concern for outdoor burning on Tuesday and Wednesday…

Cut 5 (13) “…as well.” 

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture has a burn ban map. It is showing that nearly a third of Louisiana’s parishes have issued their own burn bans. Hansford says the rare mid-October chill will only last a couple of days. Forecast highs are back in the eighties by Friday.

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DeRidder native and insurance executive Tim Temple who helped businesses recover from the BP Oil Spill, announces his candidacy for Insurance Commissioner. Temple who garnered 47 percent of the vote in his last run for commissioner says so much has changed since the last election.

Cut 6 (12)  “…over 15 years.” 

Temple who serves as the President of Temptan, a family own business, and Chair of the Louisiana Committee 100 for Economic Development says he will bring more than 20 years of insurance experience to the office.

Cut 7 (11) “…anymore.”

Temple says if you want competition in the state you have to change it, so companies want to come to Louisiana to write policies. And he says lack of competition discourages industry and potential employees from relocating to Louisiana especially if they’ll face higher premiums.

Cut 8 (12)  “…economic development.”

Temple says he wants to bring more transparency to the office, he says we only hear when there are rate increases for the homeowner insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens but never about increases for other companies.

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You knew the Saints were in trouble when former LSU star Joe Burrow arrived at the Superdome yesterday wearing Ja’Marr Chase’s national championship worn jersey prior to the Bengals 30-26 win over New Orleans. Burrow was asked about his wardrobe decision…

Cut 9 (10)  “…like it.”

Chase is from New Orleans and went to Rummel High School. Burrow is known for his pre-game outfits and thought it was best to recognize Chase’s homecoming…

Cut 10 (11) “…people of Louisiana. 

Chase was glad to have such a big game in the Superdome, as he grew up less than 10 miles away from the Dome…

Cut 11 (11)  “…unbelievable experience.”

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Alexandria Police are seeking the suspect in a fatal hit & run Saturday morning. Alexandria Police spokesman Lane Windham says 40-year-old Don Lair, Jr. was struck as he walked across a street at about 3:30 AM Saturday…:

Cut 12 (12) “…waited on police.”

Lair was pronounced dead at the scene. Windham says the first driver that hit Lair sped away from the scene.  Lair was hit by a second car, but that driver stopped and called 9-1-1. Police questioned a few witnesses and got only a partial description of the vehicle…:

Cut 13 (09) “…than that to go on.” 

Alexandria Police ask that the driver who hit Lair surrender to them, or that anyone with information on the case contact them right away.

Hurricane Ian is on track to rack up record costs of $70-billion or more, and the impacts of that will be felt here in Louisiana. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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One Louisiana community says “not so fast” on the latest way to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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Marking four weeks since his daughter was murdered in Baton Rouge, Paul Rice – the father of LSU student Allie Rice – spoke with Jim Engster on “Talk Louisiana” Friday…:

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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Though Hurricane Ian missed Louisiana and ravaged Florida instead, Bayou State homeowners will not be spared a financial impact. Jeff Albright is with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana. He says this will likely be the most costly storm to ever hit Florida, and it will ripple westward across other hurricane-prone states…:

Cut 4 (12)  “…and higher premiums.”

Albright says Ian will affect the availability of coverage in coastal regions and will certainly drive up coverage costs. He says it’s even possible the effects of Ian will drive more Louisianans to the state-run insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens…:

Cut 5 (14) “…go insolvent.”

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon wants to create an incentive fund to attract new property insurers to the state, so homeowners may leave the more-costly Louisiana Citizens rates. This worked with some success after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Albright says it’s a good plan, but…:

Cut 6 (13)  “…national companies back.” 

Estimates are that insurance claims from Ian could total $70-billion or more; more than twice the cost of Hurricanes Laura and Ida combined.

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The Livingston Parish Council is saying “not so fast” to a proposal—backed by Governor John Bel Edwards—to inject captured greenhouse gases deep beneath Lake Maurepas. The lake is part of councilman Randy Delatte’s district and he’s concerned.

Cut 7 (11) “…water table.”

The company Air Products wants to store carbon dioxide under the lake instead of releasing it into the atmosphere. The company is building a new clean hydrogen energy complex in Ascension Parish, next door to Livingston. The Livingston Council has passed a moratorium on injection wells. Delatte says he feels like their concerns are being ignored.

Cut 8 (09)  “…listening to us.”

Delatte says he is also worried about serious damage to Lake Maurepas if the well or any pipelines leading to it springs a leak.

Cut 9 (08)  “…kinds of things.”

The process of capturing and injecting greenhouse gases is becoming more popular. Last week Exxon Mobil and other companies announced a partnership to do the same thing—capturing gases from an ammonia plant—and injecting them deep beneath Vermillion Parish.

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The long-shuttered Diamond Jack’s Casino in Bossier City looks to be on the road to reopening. State Gaming Control Board chairman Ronnie Johns says, if all is approved at Board’s December meeting, a new owner – based in Mississippi – will make a huge investment in getting the doors back open…:

Cut 10 (09) “…land-based casino.”

Diamond Jack’s has been closed since early 2020 amid the impacts of the pandemic on business. Its owner, Peninsula Pacific, sought to move its license to St. Tammany Parish for a massive casino resort complex, but local voters rejected it, and so the company put the license on the market. Johns says Mississippi-based Foundation Gaming wants to invest $200-million in a total revamp of the Bossier City complex. He says all is proceeding well…:

Cut  11 (13)  “…of the property.”

If the license transfer is approved, Foundation can continue plans for the construction and re-opening of the casino. Johns says he feels the deal with be approved and move forward, but it will still be some time before the new owners are ready to open their doors…:

Cut 12 (05) “…in 2024.” 

Johns says there will be a good many decent-paying jobs available when the casino is ready to reopen under new ownership.

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The father of LSU student Allie Rice, who was gunned down while stopped for a train in Baton Rouge on September 16^th, says it’s all been a blur as he continues to grapple with his emotions over the loss of his 21-year-old daughter. Paul Rice was a guest on Jim Engster’s Talk Louisiana Friday, four weeks to the day of her murder.

Cut 13 (08) “…one person.”

Allie Rice’s employer and close friend of Paul Rice, Chez Ciccone, also appeared on the program and said Allie’s car had gunshots on both sides of the vehicle. Ciccone voiced his frustration with the investigation and says Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul hasn’t followed up with the family after their last meeting.

Cut 14 (12)  “…promised to call me back.”

A reward of $50 thousand is being offered for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her death. Paul Rice says they want to keep Allie’s murder at the forefront of the media so justice will be served.

Cut 15 (10)  “…resolved.”

Paul Rice says despite their frustration with the investigation they’ve received a tremendous outpouring of support from the community.

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The LSU offense finally had its breakout performance offensively in the Tigers 45-35 win over the Florida Gators in Gainesville. Quarterback Jayden Daniels accounted for six touchdowns, three rushing, and three throwing as he had 349 passing yards. Coach Brian Kelly says he liked that Daniels was aggressive…

Cut 16 (15)  “…for him” 

Daniels big game also resulted in a big game for preseason All-American receiver Kayshon Boutte, who caught six passes for 115 yards. Kelly says Boutte prepared well for the game and he was named a gameday captain…

Cut 17 (18) “.difference maker” 

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The Saints were in position to get a big win at home over the Bengals on Sunday, but Louisiana legends Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase broke the hearts of the Who Dat Nation. New Orleans led by nine points late in the third quarter, but Burrow and Chase connected on two touchdown passes as Cincinnati rallied for a 30-26 win in New Orleans. Saints Coach Dennis Allen says settling for just two field goals in the second half hurt…

Cut 18 (18) “…in the game” 

Burrow threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns. He hit Chase on a 15-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter and then in the fourth quarter, Burrow threw it to Chase, who broke two tackles on his way to 60-yard touchdown catch. Burrow says he was looking for Chase to make a play…

Cut 19 (22.) “…right way”

Chase starred at Rummel High School in Jefferson Parish, before helping LSU win a national championship in 2019. He had seven catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns in his homecoming.  The Harvey native says his performance in the Superdome means a little more…

Cut 20 (14) “ …little bit”