The Public/Private school split in postseason Football, baseball, basketball, and softball will remain after a move to reunite the playoffs failed to get the 2/3^rd vote needed for passage.  North Vermilion High School principal Tommy Byler’s proposal grabbed 52 percent of votes, but it just wasn’t enough…

Cut 13 (13) “…be the start”

The proposal would have created six classes and eight in all other sports and many select schools would play at a higher classification.

The 99^th Louisiana State Police Cadet class graduated yesterday, adding 51 new troopers to the force. State Police Lt Nick Manale says it took a lot of study and physical training to pull off, plus some very job-specific classes….

Cut 10 (12) “regimen.” 

The classes lasted 23 weeks.

AAA is concerned the growing number of states who have legalized recreational marijuana have not adapted their impaired driving laws to compensate for it. AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says lawmakers need to consider the serious ramifications as laws against driving high will be very hard to enforce and impairment tricky to determine once recreational use is legal.

Cut 7 (09) “…are being abused.”

The Grammy award for Music Education goes to Maplewood Middle’s Mickey Smith who runs the Suplhur based schools music program. Smith was nominated and ultimately won, due to his charity work providing kids with instruments, and his ability to massively expand Maplewood’s music program.

Cut 4 (11) “…to watch”

Smith was nominated by Sean Ardoin, who has won two Grammys himself for his work in creole rock and roll and creole soul.

The split LHSAA playoffs will remain in place after high school principals failed to approve proposals to bring the association back together…

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

Louisiana State Police added 51 Troopers to its force as their 99th cadet class graduated Friday. State Police Lt Nick Manale says the newly inducted cadets underwent 23 weeks of intense training and…

Cut 9 (09) “…out their career.

AAA is warning of the potential impacts that legalization of recreational marijuana could have on Louisiana roadways ahead of the legislative session that begins in March.  AAA spokesperson Don Redman says in the five years prior to the state of Washington legalizing recreational use, 9% of drivers involved in fatal crashes tested positive for THC.

Cut 6 (11) “…impaired on marijuana.”

Redman is calling on lawmakers to factor that into legislation in the upcoming session.

Maplewood Middle School in Sulphur is home to a Grammy winner in Mickey Smith, who was honored with the Music Educator Award. Smith says he received the award for his work at a school he grew up just a few blocks away from…

Cut 3 (12)  “teaching” 

The educator will receive a 10,000 dollar honorarium with a matching school grant.

Proposals to end the public-private school split in postseason play for football, basketball, baseball, and softball high school sports failed to pass on the final day of the LHSAA annual convention. LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine has worked for the last five years to end the split

Cut 12 (12) “.   right now” 

Bonine says they are about 50 votes short shy of ending the split.

The Pelicans are now only four games back of a spot in the playoffs after beating 8^th seed Memphis in the Smoothie King Center last night 139-111. New Orleans started the game hot, and bucked a season wide trend of collapsing in the 3^rd quarter by dropping 44 points during that period. Zion Williamson led the team in scoring with 24 points on just 15 shots while adding 6 rebounds in 29 minutes. Brandon Ingram pitched in another 20, and Lonzo Ball put up 19.

The Pels take on the Rockets tomorrow at 1PM.

The number 22 Tigers play Ole Miss today in Baton Rouge. The Tigers are on a nine game winstreak and are unbeaten in conference play. Ole Miss is 1-6 in the Sec.

Former LSU superstar Tyrann Matthieu will take the field Sunday night as a core piece of the Kansas City defense against Jimmy Garapolo and the 49ers, seemingly finally hitting his professional stride after a rough start to his career. Matthieu struggled with drug use during his time at LSU and was kicked off the team in 2012, reportedly for multiple failed drug tests. After his dismissal, he went into rehab, and turned it around in the NFL…

Cut 14 (10) “…the now.”

The DB suffered a series of injury setbacks early in his NFL career as he tried to stabilize his life after leaving Louisiana where he was raised. Getting a ring after all his struggles would be special…

Cut 15 (11) “…humbling.”

Kickoff is 5:30 PM.

Proposals to end the public-private school split in postseason play for football, basketball, baseball, and softball high school sports failed to pass on the final day of the LHSAA annual convention. LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine has worked for the last five years to end the split…

cut 12 (12) “…right now”

Bonine says they are about 50 votes short shy of ending the split.

Former Lakers standout and LSU alum Shaquille O’Neal announces that proceeds from his annual Super Bowl party will go to the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation and the families of those who died in Sunday’s helicopter crash. O’Neal posted on Twitter that he debated on whether he should even host his event this year but decided Kobe, his former teammate, would want him to celebrate life.

As the legalization of recreational marijuana use spreads to more states the AAA is warning drivers that driving after smoking pot is still considered a form of impairment. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says lawmakers need to consider the ramifications…

Cut 7 (09) “…are being abused.”

Louisiana State Police added 51 Troopers to its force as their 99th cadet class graduated Friday. State Police Lt Nick Manale says the newly inducted cadets underwent 23 weeks of intense training and their education doesn’t stop there…
Cut 9 (09) “…out their career.”

The cadets will now be spread out across the state.

Proposals to end the public-private school split in postseason playoffs for all high school sports failed to pass on the final day of the LHSAA annual convention. High School principals can not vote again on another proposal to unify the association until next year. LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine says in the meantime they’ll look to better define what a select or private school is

Cut 14 (09) “…all sports.”

Louisiana State Police added 51 Troopers to its force as their 99th cadet class graduated Friday. State Police Lt Nick Manale says they are prepping for their historic 100^th cadet class and graduation day is a momentous occasion for every Trooper.

Cut 11 (11) “…very challenging.”

In Calcasieu Parish, the courts are going to start looking at better ways to get people to show up for court. Reportedly 350 people were summoned for jury duty last week, but only 72 actually appeared according to Judge Robert Wyatt in Lake Charles. Wyatt says courts might have to begin limiting excused absences and change the way it subpoenas potential jurors.

A Sulpher middle school teacher takes home a Music Educator Grammy for his work in the classroom. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle” 

The split LHSAA playoffs for football, basketball, baseball, and softball will remain in place after high school principals failed to approve proposals to bring the association back together. Jeff Palermo has more…

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is in trouble with the I-R-S and the tax collection agency has reportedly filed a number of liens on her home because she owes nearly 100-thousand dollars in overdue taxes.

Louisiana State Police added 51 Troopers to its force as their 99th cadet class graduated Friday. During the 23-weeks of training as the Louisiana State Police Academy cadets undergo a combination of both classroom and physical drills.  State Police Lt Nick Manale says the cadets also receive plenty of hands-on instruction.

Cut 10 (12) “regimen.” 

Maplewood Middle School in Sulphur is now home to a Grammy winner Mickey Smith, who was honored with the Music Educator Award. Smith was nominated and ultimately won, due to his charity work providing kids with instruments, and his ability to massively expand Maplewood’s music program.

Cut 4 (11) “…to watch”

A Sulpher middle school teacher takes home a Music Educator Grammy for his work in the classroom. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle” 

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s public school private school split in sports like football will remain even though a proposal to end the split received a majority of the votes, but it did not clear the 2/3^rd vote needed for passage.

The World Health Organization declares the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency as the number of infections has soared pasted 8,000 worldwide. State Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch says the general risk of infection for the ordinary Louisianan is pretty low right now.

Cut 9 (10) “…to it.”

AAA is warning of the potential impacts that legalization of recreational marijuana could have on Louisiana roadways ahead of the legislative session that begins in March.  AAA spokesperson Don Redman says drivers are already very nonchalant about toking and driving as 70% think they won’t be caught, and it has the potential to get worse.

Cut 8 (13) “…on the highways.”

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s public school private school split in sports like football will remain in place, even though a proposal to end the split received a majority of the votes, but it did not clear the 2/3^rd vote needed for passage.

Maplewood Middle School in Sulphur is now home to a Grammy winner in Mickey Smith, who was honored with the Music Educator Award. Smith says he’s honored to take home the award for his work at a school he grew up just a few blocks away from…

Cut 3 (12)  “teaching” 

As the legalization of recreational marijuana use spreads to more states the AAA is warning drivers that driving after smoking pot is still considered a form of impairment. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says lawmakers need to consider the ramifications…

Cut 7 (09) “…are being abused.”

Southern University Ag Center and Ilera Holistic Healthcare release their line of hemp-derived CBD oil known as ALAFIA. Executive Director for the Southern Institute for Medicinal Plants Dr. Janana Snowden says rollout gives students the opportunity to learn about various aspects of the medical cannabis industry.

Cut 10 (10) “…they’re well equipped.”

CBD is non-psychoactive.

Heisman finalist and former LSU superstar defensive back Tyrann Matthieu will suit up for the Chiefs Sunday night in the Super Bowl as a key part of the team. But before that, Matthieu struggled with drug use during his time at LSU and was kicked off the team in 2012, reportedly for multiple failed drug tests. After his dismissal, he went into rehab, and turned it around in the NFL…

Cut 14 (10) “…the now.”

AAA is warning of the potential impacts that legalization of recreational marijuana could have on Louisiana roadways ahead of the legislative session that begins in March.  AAA spokesperson Don Redman says in the five years prior to the state of Washington legalizing recreational use, 9% of drivers involved in fatal crashes tested positive for THC.

Cut 6 (11) “…impaired on marijuana.”

Redman says drivers are already very nonchalant about toking and driving as 70% think they won’t be caught.

Southern University has launched ALAFIA, a hemp-derived CBD product which can be found at eight of the state’s nine licensed medical-marijuana pharmacies. Executive director of Southern’s Institute for Medicinal Plants, Doctor Janana Snowden …
Cut 11 (10) “…purchase a product.”

There’s one with a low amount of T-H-C and the other without.

Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu has taken a long road to play in the N-F-L’s biggest game, but the Honeybadger has made it and he’ll start at safety for the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s Super Bowl. Mathieu says it would be humbling to be a Super Bowl champion…
Cut 13 (10) “…to him.”

Matthieu was a part of a stacked 2011 LSU defensive backfield featuring Eric Reid and Mo Claiborne.

Food delivery will be a big business Sunday and delivery service app Waitr spokesperson Dean Turcol says 1.3 billion chicken wings will be consumed this weekend, so it’s no surprise it’s historically the most ordered item in the app for Super Bowl Sunday.  Turcol says chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks, quesadillas, chicken sandwiches, and salads also cracked the top ten.

Cut 5 (07) “…lot of silverware.”

Food delivery app Waitr is doubling its delivery staff for Super Bowl Sunday. What are the most popular food items? Kevin Barnhart has the answer.

Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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Louisiana healthcare facilities are upping Wuhan Coronavirus screening efforts as the number of cases worldwide balloons. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.” 

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Southern University Ag Center and Ilera Holistic Healthcare release their line of hemp-derived CBD oil known as ALAFIA. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 3 (32)  “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

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Food delivery will be a big business Sunday as many will gather to watch the 49ers clash with the Chiefs for Super Bowl LIV (pronounced 54). Delivery service app Waitr spokesperson Dean Turcol says 1.3 billion chicken wings will be consumed this weekend, so it’s no surprise it’s historically the most ordered item in the app.

Cut 4 (06) “…and cheese dips.”

Turcol says chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks, quesadillas, chicken sandwiches, and salads also cracked the top ten.

Cut 5 (07) “…lot of silverware.”

More than 100 million people are expected to tune into the game. Turcol recommends getting your order in early and expects most of the orders to come in during the pregame and at half time. Waitr is doubling its delivery staff for Sunday.

Cut 6 (07) “…Super Bowl Sunday.”

Super Bowl Sunday is one of America’s biggest eating holidays, second only to Thanksgiving.

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The World Health Organization declares the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency as the number of infections has soared pasted 8,000 worldwide.

State Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch says healthcare facilities are screening for the virus, asking patients with cold or flu-like symptoms two questions…

Cut 7 (08) “…China.”

There have been six confirmed cases so far in the US.

The number of infected has increased tenfold in the last week and killed over 170 people. Welch says the WHO’s designation means it’s an outbreak everyone needs to keep their eyes on.

Cut 8 (08) “…countries.”

More than 20 countries around the world have reported cases, but so far there have been no fatalities outside of China.

Welch says the general risk of infection for the ordinary Louisianan is pretty low right now, and most reported cases so far have not been severe.

Cut 9 (10) “…to it.”

Those most at risk are the very young, the very old, and those with underlying health issues that make flu or cold-like infections more dangerous.

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Southern University Ag Center and Ilera Holistic Healthcare release their line of hemp-derived CBD oil known as ALAFIA. Executive Director for the Southern Institute for Medicinal Plants Dr. Janana Snowden says rollout gives students the opportunity to learn about various aspects of the medical cannabis industry.

Cut 10 (10) “…they’re well equipped.”

CBD is non-psychoactive.  The product is now available over-the-counter at eight of the state’s nine marijuana licensed pharmacies.  Snowden says the reception for the product’s introduction to market has been off to a promising start.

Cut 11 (10) “…purchase a product.”

Southern is the first HBCU to release CBD products to be sold in Louisiana.  Two formulas of ALAFIA tinctures, Isolate CBD and Full Spectrum CBD, are available now with additional CBD products from Southern coming soon.

Cut 12 (05) “…of that nature.”

The tinctures come in two levels of potency, 500mg for $40 and 1000mg for $80.

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Former LSU superstar Tyrann Matthieu will take the field Sunday night as a core piece of the Kansas City defense, seemingly finally hitting his professional stride after a rough start to his career.

The Honey Badger last suited up for the Purple and Gold in 2011, when he was named a Heisman finalist. He got to the championship, but ever won one with LSU, so he’s proud of this year’s team…

Cut 13 (10) “…to him.”

Matthieu was a part of a stacked 2011 LSU defensive backfield featuring Eric Reid and Mo Claiborne.

Matthieu struggled with drug use during his time at LSU and was kicked off the team in 2012, reportedly for multiple failed drug tests. After his dismissal, he went into rehab, and turned it around in the NFL…

Cut 14 (10) “…the now.”

Matthieu was drafted in 2013 by the Cardinals in the 3^rd round and played five seasons in Arizona before spending last year in Houston and signing with KC this past summer.

The DB suffered a series of injury setbacks early in his NFL career as he tried to stabilize his life after leaving Louisiana where he was raised. Getting a ring after all his struggles would be special…

Cut 15 (11) “…humbling.”

Matthieu was named to the 1st Team All-Defense AP team this season.
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The Independence Bowl announces that over the next six years, Army and BYU, will play every other year in Shreveport and depending on the year they wil face a team from either the Pac-12, American Athletic Conference or Conference USA. Independence Bowl Foundation Chairman Art Carmody says these new agreements ushers in an exciting new era for the I-Bowl…

Cut 16  (15)  …bowl game” 

Army will face a school out of the Pac-12 in the 2020 Independence Bowl. Carmody says having a school from the Pac-12 at the bowl will give the game more media attention on the west coast

Cut 17  (16) “for that” 

In 2021, BYU will play a team from Conference USA and in 2022, Army takes on school from the American Atheltic Conference. Carmody says with the new matchups in this bowl cycle, the Independence Bowl looks to build on a strong 2019 game that saw an attendance increase of 21-percent

cut 18  (17) ”  excited about that”