Matthew Mire, the man accused in the multi-parish shooting spree that killed two, including a state trooper has been relocated to Angola state prison as he awaits trial. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt points out that Mire is simply being housed in Angola, not servicing a sentence. While it’s not the norm for a suspect awaiting trial to be held in the state prison, Borghardt says it’s not completely unheard of. He says, from a defense attorney’s perspective, you want your client in a location where they are accessible and feel comfortable…:

CUT 05(09)      “…quote safe.”

Attention Shreveport car collectors, the producers of a movie filming at Caddo Lake are seeking car, trucks and motorcycles made between 1998 and 2004, because that’s the period in which the film is set. The production will pay you $50 a day for use of the vehicle. Send offers to caddocasting@gmail.com.

There’s word that the FDA may soon allow the mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines. Dave Brannen reports that’s good news for a number of reasons…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Brannen.”

A Grand Isle man missing since 1984 and presumed dead has been found … in the bottom of a well in Sabine Parish. Sheriff’s Detective Chris Abrahams says they are trying to determine how a south Louisiana man’s remains were disposed of in northwest Louisiana…:

CUT 13(06)      “…the well.”

If you’re having trouble settling with your insurance company after Hurricane Ida, there’s a new way to try and resolve disputes.  More from Dave Brannen…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Brannen.”

The 95^th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City will feature a float celebrating our state as the birthplace of jazz, Mardi Gras and our renowned Cajun & Creole food. The Celebration Gator float will be over 60-feet long and be a showcase for Louisiana culture.

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Rick Ward says the state is still waiting on AT&T to explain why phone service went down right after Hurricane Ida. Ward says they will bring AT&T officials back to the Capitol to get an explanation and assurances a similar outage won’t happen in the future…:

CUT 09(11)      “…looked at.”

Ward also wants to know how much power companies will hit their customers for to recoup hurricane losses.

More frustration in Hurricane Ida-ravaged Terrebonne Parish with the slow pace of getting temporary housing trailers delivered and set up. Houma state Representative Tanner Magee says the contractor hired by GOHSEP, APTIM, is not being held accountable for timelines and producing results…:

CUT 04(05)      “…gonna be acceptable.”

The state has purchased 1100 trailers, but so far only 13 have been set up and hooked up.

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Rick Ward says the state is still waiting on AT&T to explain why phone service went down in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Ward says he’s also yet to hear from utility companies on how much of a surcharge customers will pay for the repair and in some cases the rebuilding of the power distribution system following Ida. Ward is 39-years-old and a Republican from Port Allen. He says he is talking with his family about running for governor in 2023. Ward says his ability to work with both major parties could make him an attractive candidate…:

CUT 11(08)      “…right thing.”

A Pineville man accused of killing his own wife back in 2014 has turned himself in. 37-year-old Dustin Parra was indicted buy an Avoyelles Parish grand jury last week with a Second-Degree Murder charge. He’s also charged with Obstruction of Justice for leading investigators to believe Megan Parra committed suicide. His bond is set at $300-thousand.

Senator Bill Cassidy is no fan of former President Donald Trump. On the HBO series “Axios”, Cassidy said he would NOT vote for Trump if he runs for the White House again. He says Trump’s loss a year ago set up the Biden Administration, which has been an economic disaster for America…:

CUT 13(12)      “…win elections.”

Cassidy seems to think Trump could not win if he runs in 2024.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says there is now voluntary mediation for those having trouble getting their Hurricane Ida claims resolved. He says the mediation will be handled by one of two groups in Metairie and Baton Rouge…:

CUT 07(10)      “…$600 fee.”

For info, go to “LDI.la.gov”

Having trouble settling with your insurance company after Hurricane Ida? There’s a new way to try and resolve disputes.  More from Dave Brannen…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Brannen.”

The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the victims shot on last Saturday night, following an apparent argument over a parking charge. 23-year-old Zelanz French was shot and killed; 22-year-old D’Nique Walker wounded. This happened within a couple miles of the Grambling campus, and started with an argument over $5 to park for a nearby party.

Houma State Representative Tanner Magee sends an angry letter to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness; blasting them for their slow progress in getting temporary disaster housing set up for Hurricane Ida victims. 1100 trailers have been purchased, but only a handful have been set up & hooked up…:

CUT 03(02)      “…to this point”

Thirteen. Magee says the contractor hired for the job isn’t communicating with anyone. About 13-thousand storm victims could be in need of temporary trailers.

On the HBO documentary series “Axios”, Senator Bill Cassidy said he would not vote for Donald Trump if he ran for President in 2024. Cassidy says he made that statement because during the Trump presidency Republicans lost the White House, the U.S. House and blames the former President for losing the Senate…:

CUT 12(11)      “…Herbert Hoover.”

Trump responds that “Wacky Bill Cassidy” couldn’t be elected dog-catcher in Louisiana now.

Homecoming weekend at Grambling State University was tarnished by violence Sunday; the second deadly shooting in just days. More from Brooke Thorington…:

CUT 01         (32)    “…Thorington.”

A New Orleans city councilman with a history of drunk driving was arrested for the second time early Monday morning; again for DUI. Jared Brossett was arrested last year for drinking behind the wheel when he crashed his city-issued car into another vehicle. Details of this most-recent arrest have not been released.

Now that the coaching future of Ed Orgeron has been decided, LSU begins the search for a new football coach. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says Athletic Director Scott Woodward will have a lot of candidates to consider…:

CUT 09(12)      “…Michigan State.”

Higgins says LSU will be seeking a coach with a good win-loss record and no off-field baggage.

Back for the first time in over 14 years, mounted sheriff’s deputies have returned to Beauregard Parish in southwest Louisiana. Beauregard Sheriff Mark Herford says the seven-man patrol team successfully covered the parish fair last weekend, after several months of equestrian training…:

CUT 14(07)      “…very regularly”

Herford says the “Mounties” will be used for search and rescue and for security at special events, fairs and festivals.

LSU is searching for a new football coach, after it was announced this would be Ed Orgeron’s last season. Jeff Palermo has more on who may replace Coach O…:

CUT 02  (31)        “…..Palermo.”

Lafayette Police warn of a phone scam making the rounds. Callers will SAY they are with the local police or sheriff’s office; claiming to have a warrant for your arrest. But, they will take money to resolve the matter. The first red flag is them asking for money. The second is them asking for non-traceable forms of money, like store gift cards. Just hang up.

AARP has a new website tool up and running that is there to assist veterans access health care in the state.  Troy Broussard with AARP-Louisiana says of the more than 300 thousand vets in the state only a fraction have used their VA health care benefits. He says the VetsHealthNavigator contains a significant amount of detailed information about benefits available to nearly 60 percent of all veterans…:

CUT 05(12)      “…VA Benefits process.”

Find out more at AARP.org.

Police in Sulphur are investigating a crash that caused the death of a 7-year-old girl over the weekend. The accident happened on U.S. 90 on Saturday. Police say the child was not properly restrained in the back seat. Three others in the car were treated for minor injuries.

New Orleans Police are investigating a shooting this morning ON Interstate-10 near the Superdome that left two people – a man and a woman – seriously hurt. So far no motive, nor suspects in the crime.

An early Sunday morning shooting on the Grambling University campus leaves one person dead and seven injured. This is the second d incident of gunplay at Grambling in just a matter of days. University President Rick Gallot says Sunday Homecoming events were cancelled and counseling is being offered for those that feel the need. Gallot says – like other communities – Grambling isn’t immune to violence…:

CUT 08  (10)        “…as well”

Neither of those killed in the two incidents were students at Grambling.

It’s official, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron will exit at the end of this season; taking at $17-million contract buyout. So, who will the Tigers court to replace him? Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says announcing the separation in October gives LSU plenty of time to shop…:

CUT 11  (07)        “…who you got.”

He says they’ll seek someone with a winning record and no off-field baggage.

A mounted patrol has returned to Beauregard Parish in southwest Louisiana. Sheriff Mark Herford says the unit already patrolled the parish fair and even made a drug bust in the parking lot. So, other than fairs and festivals, how will the mounted officers serve…?

CUT 13  (06)        “…at large events.”

It’s been 14 years since Beauregard Parish had officers on horseback.

A Rapides Parish woman is sentenced to 50 years in prison for the November 2018 death of her invalid daughter, due to severe and intentional neglect. 50-year-old Karen Johnson Harrison pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter for the death 25-year-old Cyra Harrison, who had cerebral palsy. The judge in the case says, in this case, it will be a life sentence.

A New Orleans man faces criminal charges after video shot by a neighbor emerged showing the man tying up his dog, duct taping its muzzle and eyes, then tasing it several times. Karl Jackson was arrested and charged with animal cruelty.

Lawmen in north Louisiana are on the lookout for the man suspected of committing a murder on the Grambling University campus Wednesday morning. State Police Master Trooper Michael Reichardt says 19-year-old Delhi resident Jatavious Carroll (also known as “Rabbit”) shot two teenagers at an unsanctioned party. One of them, 19-year-old Demarius Murphy, of Rayville, died. Reichardt says a BOLO is out for Carroll for murder, attempted murder and more…:

CUT 15(10)      “…looking for him.”

There are still thousand of tickets available for tomorrow’s LSU-Florida game in Baton Rouge. Thousands. StubHub’s Adam Budelli says some as cheap at twenty bucks. He says primo seats are at about $180…:

CUT 11(09)      “…for this game”

The 11 am kickoff plus the Tigers 3-3 record are driving demand for seats down.

A week after Lafayette’s Police Chief Thomas Glover was fired, he called in to Mayor Josh Guillory’s weekly radio show on KPEL; accusing the mayor of firing him without cause. Glover says he’s been told Guillory is now questioning people in the department and community looking for a reason to say he was terminated…:

CUT 06(12)      “…get justice.”

When asked to respond on the Thursday call-in show, Mayor Guillory stated that everyone – even former employees – has the right to go to the media and say whatever they want…:

CUT 07(11)      “…personnel matter.”

Wayne Griffin, a SWAT Commander with the department for 19 years, has been named Lafayette’s interim police chief.

Movie productions in Louisiana and nationwide could come to a screeching halt on Monday as film and TV workers are set to strike at 12:01 AM on Monday. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02             (31)      “…Palermo.”

Four of five violent teen offenders who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Baton Rouge have been caught, but the search is still on for the fifth. The group attacked and stabbed some guards to make their escape, then stole a vehicle. The guards were treated for minor injuries.

Authorities are searching for the man who shot and killed another man on Grambling State’s campus early Wednesday morning. State Police Master Trooper Michael Reichardt says the suspect is 19-year-old Jatavious Carroll of Delhi…:

CUT 14             (08)      “get him arrested.”

Carroll is not a Grambling student. Neither is the victim.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says to enjoy the last warm day we’ll have for at least a few days because changes are coming. He says low temps will drop into the 50s in the northern parishes and 60s in the southern parishes tomorrow morning, and by Sunday morning low temperatures will fall about another ten degrees. Keim says it’ll be ideal weather for going outdoors…:

CUT 05             (11)      “…warm and humid.”

Does this mean cool weather is here for the long haul? Probably not. This IS Louisiana, after all.

Lafayette’s recently fired police chief called in on the mayor’s weekly radio show asking for an explanation that’s yet to be given for his termination. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01             (32)      “…Thorington.”

Amid some talk that Shreveport Mardi Gras krewes might move their parades to Bossier City next year, the Mayor of Bossier has come forward with official word on that, and the word is “no”.  Mayor Tommy Chandler says taking on the parades is “not in the best interest of the citizens of Bossier City.”

Authorities are searching for 19-year-old Jatavious Carroll of Delhi as he’s the suspect in the fatal shooting that occurred on Grambling State’s campus early Wednesday morning. State Police Master Trooper Michael Reichardt says Carroll also known as “Rabbit” shot two teenagers at an unsanctioned party…:

CUT 13            (06)      “…and released.”

The man fatally shot has been identified as 19-year-old Demarius Murphy of Rayville.

At last word, StubHub’s Adam Budelli says there were thousands of tickets still available for tomorrow morning’s kickoff for the LSU-Florida game in Tiger Stadium….:

CUT 10             (09)      “…LSU Tigers game.”

The 11 a.m. kickoff and the Tigers’ three-and-three record appear to be a good part of the reason. Experts predict a Tigers loss to the Gators could mean the end of the road for Coach Ed Orgeron at LSU.