Louisiana’s Insurance Commissioner is warning motorists looking for a used car to watch out for vehicles flooded in Texas by Tropical Storm Imelda. Insurance department spokesperson John Tobler says once a vehicle’s engine and electronics become waterlogged, it is almost impossible to correct those issues, so look for red flags like stains, mildew, rust, mismatching carpet, and discoloration.

Cut 14 (10) “…what it is.” 

Louisiana State Police arrested an Alabama man who was on the run for a double homicide. Police say 48-year old Aaron Gess was apprehended without incident in Webster Parish on Interstate 20 Tuesday. He is wanted in connection with the murder of his brother and twin sister in Macon County. Alabama authorities say the suspect has a history of mental illness and had made threats to resist apprehension.

Louisiana is leading the nation in the number of reported flu cases and we aren’t even halfway into flu season.  Assistant Secretary for the state Office of Public Health Dr. Alex Billioux says most of the activity is the Greater New Orleans area so far. Billioux says if someone is sick, they shouldn’t show up to work and infect their coworkers, no matter how much an employer may pressure them to do so.

Cut 6 (10) ”…colleagues at risk.”

The flu resulted in over 14,000 hospitalizations and 1,400 deaths in the state last year.

The Zion-less Pels opened the season in Toronto with a heroic but ultimately doomed effort against the defending champion Raptors, falling 130-122 in overtime. The offense was fast and fluid, as the team had 30 total assists on the night while being led by new addition Brandon Ingram’s 22 points, five rebound, and five assists. Italian league addition Niko Melli showed off his range knocking down four of five threes, and vet JJ Redick did what we all expected him to do, going four of six from deep as well. Rookie Nickel Alexander-Walker had a rough night, only hitting one of his ten shots, but he did end the game with the team’s second-highest plus-minus.

Defensively they were a bit of a mess, allowing forward Pascal Siakam and guard Fred VanVleet to drop 34 points each. Kyle Lowery also performed, dropping 22 points and six dimes.

The Pel’s next game is their home opener Friday against the Mavs. According to SeatGeek, those ticket prices have dropped over 15 percent since the news broke of Zion Williamson’s extended absence.

Number 2 LSU takes on their third top ten ranked team of the year Saturday as the Tigers invite the Tigers to Baton Rouge. Quarterback Joe Burrow says they know how to prepare for a big game

Cut 16  (20) “fun game” 

Burrow has already set the single-season school record for touchdown passes with 29. He’s completed an eye-popping 79-percent of his passes and his 2,484 passing yards ranks second in the NCAA behind Washington State’s Anthony Gordon.

We’ll find out soon if Saints quarterback Drew Brees is well enough to play this Sunday against Arizona. New Orleans returns to practice this week.

Former Grambling star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Willie Brown has passed away at the age of 78. Brown played for the Raiders for 12-seasons and a 75-yard interception return for a touchdown Super Bowl 11 is an iconic play in NFL history.

Louisiana is leading the nation in the number of reported flu cases, while not even halfway into flu season.  Assistant Secretary for the state Office of Public Health Dr. Alex Billioux says the outbreak is the Greater New Orleans area, but experts are not sure why it’s happening so early.  Billioux says the state has one of the lowest adult vaccination rates in the nation which is alarming.

Cut 5 (10) “…your older neighbors.”

A new ad from the Edwards campaign is trying to lure Republican Abraham voters to support the incumbent instead of his challenger Eddie Rispone. But political analyst Bernie Pinsonat is doubtful that the ad will be successful. He says the message is undercut by the fact that Abraham already seems to have publicly embraced Rispone.

Cut 9 (11)  “…Eddie.”

The run-off is November 16^th.

Attorney General Jeff Landry is encouraging websites like eBay, and Facebook to crackdown on counterfeit booze being sold on their websites. Landy says those sites claim they’re just the middlemen that connect sellers with buyers, but Landry says it’s clear they’re more than that, and should be responsible for the sales they help facilitate.

Cut 11 (10) “…shelves.”

If you’re shopping for a used car the Louisiana Department of Insurance is warning you that flood-damaged vehicles from Texas are out on the market. Department Spokesperson John Tolber says in Texas they don’t follow the same rules that apply here in Louisiana to flooded vehicles.

Cut 13 (08) “…in other states.”

In Louisiana, if a vehicle is flooded and totaled the vehicles must submit a certificate of destruction.

Louisiana leads the nation in the number of reported flu cases, while not even halfway into flu season.  Assistant Secretary for the state Office of Public Health Dr. Alex Billioux says the largest outbreak for activity is the Greater New Orleans area, but experts are not sure why the uptick is happening so early.

Cut 4 (09) “…country is seeing.”

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is warning Louisiana car shoppers to be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles coming in from Texas.  Department of Insurance spokesperson John Tobler says if you believe you have bought a flood vehicle already, there are different agencies you should call as soon as possible.

Cut 15 (07) “…of motor vehicle.”

Tolber says once the vehicle’s engine and electronics become waterflooded it’s almost impossible to correct the issues.

Governor Edwards’ new ad hopes to pick off Ralph Abraham voters by replaying the at times nasty intra-party primary squabble between the Congressman and Eddie Rispone…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle” 

In Rapides Parish the 1989 cold case murder of two women uncovers new evidence. Earlier this month a tip led authorities to a pond on the property of former owner 71-year old Robert Blair. They found a car that his wife Isabelle Blair and her friend Marian Coutee were last seen in. Inside the vehicle, is evidence that is consistent with human remains.

Louisiana’s Insurance Commissioner is warning motorists looking for a used car to watch out for vehicles flooded in Texas by Tropical Storm Imelda. Insurance department spokesperson John Tobler says once a vehicle’s engine and electronics become waterlogged, it is almost impossible to correct those issues, so look for red flags like stains, mildew, rust, mismatching carpet, and discoloration.

Cut 14 (10) “…what it is.” 

Governor Edwards’ campaign is hoping to court Ralph Abraham voters with a new ad highlighting Eddie Rispone’s attacks against the Congressman during the primary. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards hopes the ad will pick off disillusioned conservatives who voted for Abraham but can’t stomach Rispone.

Cut 7 (10) “…victory.” 

AG Jeff Landry is asking sites like Ebay and Craigslist to stop allowing counterfeit and potentially dangerous unregulated booze to be sold on their platforms

Landry says he’s giving those sites a chance to remedy the situation themselves. If they won’t act, he’ll push to legally force them to play by the same rules as brick and mortar stores…

Cut 12 (08) “…enjoy” 

Landry and 46 other Attorneys General across the country are joining in the push.

Louisiana State Police arrested an Alabama man who was on the run for a double homicide. Police say 48-year old Aaron Gess was apprehended without incident in Webster Parish on Interstate 20 Tuesday. He is wanted in connection with the murder of his brother and twin sister in Macon County. Alabama authorities say the suspect has a history of mental illness and had made threats to resist apprehension. Gess is awaiting extradition back to Alabama.

Louisiana leads the nation in reported flu cases so far this year causing state health officials to remind everyone to get those flu shots.

Cut 1 (30) “I”m Kevin Barnhart”

In Rapides Parish the 1989 cold case murder of two women find new evidence. Earlier this month a tip led authorities to a pond on the property of former owner 71-year old Robert Blair. They found a car that his wife Isabelle Blair and her friend Marian Coutee were last seen in. Inside the vehicle, they have found evidence that is consistent with human remains.

Governor Edwards releases new campaign ads trying to lure Republican Abraham voters away from his opponent Eddie Rispone. The ad is premised on the idea that there are some GOP voters who would consider voting for a Democrat. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says those voters are rare, and getting rarer in Louisiana…

Cut 8 (11) “Vitter.”

Attorney General Jeff Landry is pushing websites like eBay, Facebook, Craigslist, and others to crack down on counterfeit booze being sold on their platforms. Landry says those sites are not regulating the alcohol that’s being sold on their sites. He says that poses a serious health risk, and invites scammers…

Cut 10 (11) “internet.”

Governor Edwards’ new ad hopes to pick off Ralph Abraham voters by replaying the at times nasty intra-party primary squabble between the Congressman and Eddie Rispone…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle” 

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s office arrested the founder of the American Cajun Navy for felony theft Tuesday. 39-year old John Billiot (Billy-ott) Jr allegedly misused a GoFundMe Account. The funds were for specific Foster Children and their parents to buy Christmas gifts and their care.

Louisiana is leading the nation in the number of reported flu cases, while not even halfway into flu season.  Assistant Secretary for the state Office of Public Health Dr. Alex Billioux says the hotbed for activity is the Greater New Orleans area, but experts are not sure why the uptick is happening so early.

Cut 4 (09) “…country is seeing.”

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is warning Louisiana car shoppers to be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles coming in from Texas.  Department of Insurance spokesperson John Tobler says if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.  If someone believes they may have bought a flood vehicle already, he recommends contacting some different agencies as soon as possible.

Cut 15 (07) “…of motor vehicle.”

Louisiana leads the nation in reported flu cases so far this year causing state health officials to remind everyone to get those flu shots. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I”m Kevin Barnhart”

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Governor Edwards’ new ad hopes to pick off Ralph Abraham voters by replaying the at times nasty intra-party primary squabble between the Congressman and Eddie Rispone…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle” 

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 AG Jeff Landry says sites like Ebay and Craigslist and allowing counterfiet and potentially dangerous unregulated booze to be sold on their platforms…

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

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Louisiana is leading the nation in the number of reported flu cases, while not even halfway into flu season.  Assistant Secretary for the state Office of Public Health Dr. Alex Billioux says the hotbed for activity is the Greater New Orleans area, but experts are not sure why the uptick is happening so early.

Cut 4 (09) “…country is seeing.”

Recent numbers show 4.6% of doctor visits were related to flu-like illnesses, compared to 3.8% regionally, which includes Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.  Billioux says the state has one of the lowest rates of adult vaccinations in the nation which is an alarming statistic.

Cut 5 (10) “…your older neighbors.”

For the 2018-19 season, 37% of adults over 18 got a flu shot and 57% of children got theirs.

Billioux says if someone is sick, they shouldn’t show up to work and infect their coworkers, no matter how much an employer may pressure them to do so.

Cut 6 (10) ”…colleagues at risk.”

The flu resulted in over 14,000 hospitalizations and 1,400 deaths in the state last year.
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Governor Edwards’ campaign is hoping to court Ralph Abraham voters with a new ad highlighting Eddie Rispone’s attacks against the Congressman during the primary.

Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards hopes the ad will pick off disillusioned conservatives who voted for Abraham but can’t stomach Rispone.

Cut 7 (10) “…victory.” 

If the voting population remains the same in the run-off that it was in the primary, Edwards would need to attract about 11 percent of Abraham voters to win.

The ad is premised on the idea that there are some GOP voters who would consider voting for a Democrat. Pinsonat says those voters are rare, and getting rarer in Louisiana…

Cut 8 (11) “Vitter.”

The three Republicans in the primary combined to win 52 percent of the vote.

Pinsonat is doubtful that the ad will be successful. He says the message is undercut by the fact that Abraham already seems to have publicly embraced Rispone.

Cut 9 (11)  “…Eddie.”

The run-off is November 16^th.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry is pushing websites like Ebay, Facebook, Craigslist, and others to crack down on counterfeit booze being sold on their platforms.

Landry says those sites are not regulating the alcohol that’s being sold on their sites. He says that poses a serious health risk, and invites scammers to have a field day with popular brand name liquors…

Cut 10 (11) “internet.”

Those sites claim they’re just the middlemen that connect sellers with buyers, but Landry says it’s clear they’re more than that, and as such should be responsible for the sales they help facilitate.

Cut 11 (10) “…shelves.”

Landry says they’re giving those sites a chance to remedy the situation themselves. If they won’t act, he’ll push to legally force them to play by the same rules as brick and mortar stores…

Cut 12 (08) “…enjoy” 

46 Attorneys General from across the country are joining in the push.

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The Louisiana Department of Insurance is warning Louisiana car shoppers to be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles coming in from Texas.  Department of Insurance spokesperson John Tobler says in Louisiana, if a vehicle is flooded and totaled the vehicles have to submit a certificate of destruction, but that’s not the case in Texas.

Cut 13 (08) “…in other states.”

Many of the vehicles were flooded as a result of Tropical Storm Imelda one month ago.  Tobler says once a vehicle’s engine and electronics become waterlogged, it is almost impossible to correct those issues, so look for red flags like stains, mildew, rust, mismatching carpet, and discoloration.

Cut 14 (10) “…what it is.” 

Tobler adds if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.  If someone believes they may have bought a flood vehicle already, he recommends contacting some different agencies as soon as possible.

Cut 15 (07) “…of motor vehicle.”
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The 2nd ranked LSU football team is getting to play its third team ranked in the top 10 this season when they host Auburn on Saturday afternoon in Tiger Stadium. Quarterback Joe Burrow says they know how to prepare for a big game

Cut 16  (20) “fun game” 

Burrow has already set the single-season school record for touchdown passes with 29. He’s completed an eye-popping 79-percent of his passes and his 2,484 passing yards ranks second in the NCAA behind Washington State’s Anthony Gordon. Burrow says his pre-game ritual starts with eating a bowl of spaghetti and then he heads to the stadium…

cut 17  (20) “…to it” 

The Alabama game is two and a half weeks away, but safety Jacoby Stevens says they know they can’t look past Auburn…

Cut 18 (20)  every Saturday” 

LSU’s Ed Orgeron is the 30th highest-paid coach in college football and the 9th highest paid in the SEC at four million dollars a year according to the annual USA Today salary report. LSU is the second highest-scoring team in the nation, averaging 50 points per game. USA Today LSU writer Glenn Guilbeau says dollar for dollar it’s tough to find better value than LSU’s offensive trio…
Cut 5 (07) “…bargain”
Ed Orgeron, offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger, and passing game coordinator Joe Brady make a combined 5.2 million dollars. That’s 1.6 million less than Auburn coach Gus Malzahn’s total salary.

State Police arrest 34-year-old Jessie Joseph III of Raceland for the man’s tenth DWI arrest.  Senior Trooper Jesse LaGrange says Joseph was clocked going 89 in a 70 mph zone.

Cut 9 (11)  “…at that time.”
Joseph faces up to thirty years in jail.

It’s a cool afternoon throughout the state. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a high-pressure system that originated over the north Pacific has brought cooler air to the Gulf South….
Cut 12 (09) “…all across Louisiana.”
We are looking at low temperatures in the 40s tomorrow.

State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says authorities have arrested two men who stole two brand new tractors from a business in Many. 38-year-old Stephan Morton of Shreveport and 41-year-old Michael Bayone of Alexandria have been charged with felony theft. Strain says The stolen tractors have not been recovered.
Cut 8 (11) “…a call.”
The two tractors valued $80-thousand dollars.

USA Today says LSU coach Ed Orgeron’s four million dollar a year contract is good for only ninth highest in the SEC, but USA Today LSU writer Glenn Guilbeau says if Orgeron can finish the season the way he started it, he’ll get a pay raise and fans will rush to crown Orgeron a king if he beats Bama November 9^th, but…

Cut 4 (08) “season”

Guilbeau says Orgeron could still score a major raise even if they lose to Bama by taking the team into, or close to the NCAA playoffs.

It’s starting to get a lot cooler around the state as a high-pressure system that originated over the north pacific invades the region, bringing with it lower temperatures. State Climatologist Barry Keim says that means perfect temperatures for a Saturday at Tiger Stadium…

Cut 14 (10) “…the maximum temperature.”

The front brings with it a chance of rain over the weekend.

A Natchitoches Parish logging operation is shut down after vandals destroyed two vital pieces of equipment in Winn Parish. Officials say the culprits entered the operation and destroyed the radiator on a skidder and cut a hole in the engine block of a cutter, damages requiring 16,000 dollars in repairs. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says they are asking for the public’s help.

Cut 7 (10) “…this damage.”

The equipment was in St. Maurice when it was damaged. 

State Police arrest 34-year-old Jessie Joseph III of Raceland for the man’s tenth DWI arrest.  Senior Trooper Jesse LaGrange says when an impaired driver puts the safety of others at risk, it’s a situation that is not taken lightly.

Cut 10 (12) “…with that also.”

Joseph faces up to thirty years in jail.