Could a suspect’s heavily-tattooed face draw discrimination from potential jurors in a double murder case? That’s the question being brought up in the case of William Bottoms. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 3 (28) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

The 2019 season hasn’t even started but Tigers fans are already looking ahead to the 2020 season with the release of the full schedule for all SEC teams.
The team will start their season next year with a Texas trio, including an iconic program that they’ll be visiting this season in week 2. Tiger Rag assistant editor Tyler Nunez says the 2020 season will likely be defined by how the team handles an absolutely brutal midseason stretch that Nunez says is all too common in the SEC West.
Cut 14 (12) “…South Carolina.”

Politico names Louisiana one of 14 states where the election system is most at risk of being exploited due to what they deem an insufficient paper trail generated by Louisiana voting machines.
The report says the state is one of the few left that has completely paperless voting machines, but Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says that’s not entirely accurate.
Louisiana was on track to have new machines in many precincts before the 2020 Presidential election, but a dispute over the bidding process put that date out of reach.
Analysts say paper verification of each vote is necessary to combat the possibility of hackers altering election outcomes, but Ardoin says internet hackers aren’t a threat to the system…
Cut 5 (11) “…states”

So far, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is running unopposed to maintain his seat. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Politico names Louisiana one of 14 states where the election system is most at risk of being exploited due to what they deem an insufficient paper trail generated by Louisiana voting machines.
The report says the state is one of the few left that has completely paperless voting machines, but Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says that’s not entirely accurate, nor a weakness…
Cut 4 (06) “…2005.”

The defense for a Greenwell Springs man accused of double murder claims that the suspect’s heavily-tattooed face draws discrimination from potential jurors. 29-year-old William Bottoms faces a mandatory term of life in prison for the 2017 slayings. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says the facial markings could be claimed as a distraction from the case.
Cut 10 (08) “…are talking about.”

The 2019 season hasn’t even started but Tigers fans are already looking ahead to the 2020 season with the release of the full schedule for all SEC teams.
The team will start their season next year with a Texas trio, including an iconic program that they’ll be visiting this season in week 2. Tiger Rag assistant editor Tyler Nunez says it’s an interesting way to start the year.
Cut 13 (12) “…Baton Rouge”

A report says Louisiana has one of the most vulnerable election systems in the country, but the Secretary of State says that’s just not true. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle ”

Federal express has decided it will no longer carry amazon products to you homes. FedEx says it will concentrate its effort on more e-commerce partners like target and wal-mart. FedEx terminated it’s air delivery contract with Amazon two months ago.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is touting major numbers when it comes to his handling of tourism. Nungesser says he has two state parks generating revenue after being told some may be facing closure. Tourism has grown during his years in office as well.
Cut 7 (07) “…increase in tourism.”

A Slaughter police officer who punched the Slaughter fire chief, Billy Poche, at a local gas station yesterday morning, has been booked into the East Feliciana parish jail on a count of simple battery. Officer Danny Hobgood,36, was booked after the 7:30 a.m. incident at Jeff’s convenience store on LA 19 in slaughter,

Tomorrow night the saints open pre-season against the Minnesota Vikings in the Mercedes Benzs Superdome. Five of the current saints’ players have suited up for the Vikings in the past including backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Coach Sean Payton says the number of former Vikings players on the saints squad is not on pourpose….it just happens that way.
Saint’s kicker Wil Lutz has had an interesting off season. He signed a five year extension on his contract…got engaged….and bought a house in New Orleans. Lutz has hit on 87 of 100 field goals and 148 of 153 extra points in his career. Last year was his best as he missed just one extra point and two field goal attempts. Lutz is a product of Georgia State University.

Colin Kapernick says he’s still ready to return to the NFL even though he’s been un-employed for the past three seasons. In a video posted Wednesday on social media the 31 year old is shown working out in a gym. He says in his video 5 a.m. 5 days a week for 3 years…still ready. Kaepernick was with the 49’ers when he helped start a protest about social and racial injustice in 2016 by kneeling during the national anthem during games.
In the major league yesterday the Chicago white sox split a double header with the Detroit tigers. The Yankees, reds, royals, blue jays, a’s, Astro’s, Braves, Brewers, mets, Cubs, National’s, Dodgers and Indians all won.

A report says Louisiana has one of the most vulnerable election systems in the country, but the Secretary of State says that’s just not true. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle ”

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So far, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is running unopposed to maintain his seat. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

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Could a suspect’s heavily-tattooed face draw discrimination from potential jurors in a double murder case? That’s the question being brought up in the case of William Bottoms. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 3 (28) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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Politico names Louisiana one of 14 states where the election system is most at risk of being exploited due to the what they deem an insufficient paper trail generated by Louisiana voting machines.

The report says the state is one of the few left that has completely paperless voting machines, but Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says that’s not entirely accurate, nor a weakness…

Cut 4 (06) “…2005.”

Louisiana was on track to have new machines in many precincts before the 2020 Presidential election, but a dispute over the bidding process put that date out of reach.

Analysts say paper verification of each vote is necessary to combat the possibility of hackers altering election outcomes, but Ardoin says internet hackers aren’t a threat to the system…

Cut 5 (11) “…states”

Ardoin adds you’d have to interact physically with each machine to impact an election in Louisiana at any scale.

The Secretary of State says the report is biased, and the group behind the research is a known advocate for paper ballots, which he says are not necessary.

Cut 6 (11) “…the vote.”

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is touting major numbers when it comes to his handling of tourism. Nungesser says he has two state parks generating revenue after being told some may be facing closure. Tourism has grown during his years in office as well.

Cut 7 (07) “…increase in tourism.”

Nungesser credits part of that growth to a push for staycations, keeping residents vacationing in a different part of the state they may not be familiar with.

Nungesser says the campaign around the slogan of “Feed Your Soul” has seen a ton of success and award consideration. The Lt. Governor says national partnerships may be in the future to see the campaign achieve a further reach.
Cut 8 (12) “…with that campaign.”

Among the areas that need attention, Nungesser highlights the French Quarter. Crime, as well as a lack of cleanliness and new attractions, are getting worse for the popular tourist hot spot over the last several years.

Cut 9 (10) “…of the state.”

So far, Nungesser is running unopposed to maintain the Lt. Governor’s seat.

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The defense for a Greenwell Springs man accused of double murder claims that the suspect’s heavily-tattooed face draws discrimination from potential jurors.  29-year-old William Bottoms faces a mandatory term of life in prison for the 2017 slayings.  Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says the facial markings could be claimed as a distraction from the case.

Cut 10 (08) “…are talking about.”

The bodies of the victims were found in the backseat of a vehicle in Grangeville.  Borghardt says if the jurors admit that they may hold the tattoos against Bottoms, it truly might be a factor, but it really comes down to the strength of the evidence presented in the case .

Cut 11 (07) “…to lead anywhere.”

Borghardt says hitting the facial issues is likely a wise move for the defense.

Cut 12 (09) “…what it was.”

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The 2019 season hasn’t even started but Tigers fans are already looking ahead to the 2020 season with the release of the full schedule for all SEC teams.

The team will start their season next year with a Texas trio, including an iconic program that they’ll be visiting this season in week 2. Tiger Rag assistant editor Tyler Nunez says it’s an interesting way to start the year.

Cut 13 (12) “…Baton Rouge”

the 2020 season will likely be defined by how the team handles an absolutely brutal midseason stretch that Nunez says is all too common in the SEC West.

Cut 14 (12) “…South Carolina.”

The 2020 season will end the same way it has for several years, with a grudge match against A&M in College Station. Nunez says the SEC is right to keep this burgeoning rivalry alive…

Cut 15 (10) “…years.”

A Clinical Psychologist at LSU Health New Orleans says the conflicting reports of a shooter at a Walmart in Baton Rouge yesterday may be the result of the psychological impact of recent mass shootings.  Authorities say a gun was drawn during an altercation, but despite multiple eyewitness accounts, no shot was ever fired. Michelle Moore says when in fight or flight the nervous system just takes over…

Cut 12 (11) “…acutally is.”

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says they’ve reviewed the video and did not see any shots fired during the event.

A 255 million dollar flood prevention project in East Baton Rouge Parish is set to break ground next year.  Transportation and Drainage Director for EBR Parish Fred Raiford says they’ve begun testing drainage models now, and they could be breaking ground as early as February of 2020, but it may take a while…

Cut 11 (05) “…could be sooner.”

Navy veteran Patrick “Livewire” Landry is the third Republican to enter the governor’s race alongside Eddie Rispone and Congressman Ralph Abraham.  Landry previously ran for Governor as an independent in 2003.  Landry had a specific pitch for voters who cross the nation’s largest bridge during their commute…

Cut 7 (09) “…Louisiana.”

The Causeway has a five dollar toll charge.

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says internationally, they’re working on a new trade deal with Britain, but it’s the trade war with China that has many farmers in Louisiana stuck in the middle.

Cut 5 (11) “…a fair deal.”

Louisiana accounts for one percent of the soybean production in the US, with 60% of the national export being sent to China.

The 2020 SEC schedule is in and LSU is set to start their season with a trio of Texas teams. They’ll take on UT San Antonio at home September 5^th, and Texas at home September 12^th, wrapping up the three lone star state competitions with Rice at a neutral location in Houston. After that it’s home against Nicholls October 3^rd.

There’s an absolutely brutal stretch of games in the mid season though, starting in October…

Cut 30, 15 seconds, competition as well

The Tigers will wrap up the year with two away games, Auburn November 21^st, ending the season at A&M.

After missing five straight practices, today marked the return of Saints rookie wide receiver Emmanuel Butler. Butler didn’t do much outside of the indoor stretching and conditioning followed by individual position drills. It’s still welcomed news as Butler return comes just ahead of Friday night’s preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Coach Sean Peyton is hopeful Butler can play Friday.

Tickets are now on sale for the Saints Hall of Fame Induction ceremony taking place this October. Those being honored in this year’s induction class are former Saints running back Reggie Bush, former Saints wide receiver Marques Colston and former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco. Gov. Blanco will be honored with the Fleur de Lis award for her contributions in getting the Superdome repaired following damage sustained from Hurricane Katrina. The event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25 from 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Tickets are $75.

East Baton Rouge gets the state and federal dollars needed to complete a 255-million dollar flood prevention project.  Matt Doyle has more…

cut  2 (30) I’m Matt Doyle”  

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain took questions from the media Tuesday as he filed paperwork to run for re-election. Strain says the state is moving ahead with its hemp program, but the feds have yet to give the state-specific testing mechanisms and exact THC limits. That being said…

Cut 4 (05) “…largest alternative crops.”

A Clinical Psychologist at LSU Health New Orleans says recent mass shootings has many people extremely upset it and can it have lasting psychology impacts. Michelle Moore what happened in El Paso and Dayton are weighing heavily on much of the public’s mind, and Moore says it’s likely going to result in people being more sensitive when venturing into public spaces…

Cut 14 (10) “…wouldn’t”

Navy veteran Patrick “Livewire” Landry is the third Republican to enter the governor’s race alongside Eddie Rispone and Congressman Ralph Abraham. Landry says the 300-million-dollar state surplus from the last budget year is evidence that the state is collecting too much in taxes, and that money needs to be returned.

Cut 6 (10) “…nonsense.”

Landry previously ran for Governor as an independent in 2003.

A Clinical Psychologist at LSU Health New Orleans says the mass panic and conflicting reports of a shooter at a Walmart in Baton Rouge yesterday may be the result of the psychological impact of recent mass shootings. Authorities say a gun was drawn during an altercation, but despite multiple eyewitness accounts, authorities are saying no shot was ever fired. Despite conflicting reports Michelle Moore says a community belief can come into play.

Cut 13 (12) “…the truth.”

A similar event happened last night in Times Square in New York City after a motorcycle muffler went off.

The East Baton Rouge Flood Risk Reduction Project receives the greenlight on federal dollars needed to complete the $255 million undertaking.  Transportation and Drainage Director for EBR Parish Fred Raiford says about 66 miles of drainage channels will be improved as part of the project.

Raiford says the model testing is happening now, with labor starting as early as February

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says the future of agriculture in Louisiana may look a lot different in five years. He says climate change is allowing farmers to grow crops farther north than they have in the past, which means we could see some interesting new additions…

Cut 3 (08) “…of marketable crops”

Strain made the comments yesterday at Qualifying.

Navy veteran Patrick “Livewire” Landry is the third Republican to enter the governor’s race alongside Eddie Rispone and Congressman Ralph Abraham. The New Orleans native is an artist, who brought a few of his politically themed, interpretive drawings with him, most of which were geared towards attacking the state’s more left-leaning residents. Landry called the Governor a liberal, and…

Cut 8 (08) “…says.”

Landry faces Governor John Bell Edwards, Rispone and Abraham in the October 12 primary.

The trade with China has hit another snag but Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says a trade deal with a close friend looks promising. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (25) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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East Baton Rouge gets the state and federal dollars needed to complete a 255 million dollar flood prevention project .  Matt Doyle has more…

cut  2 (30) I’m Matt Doyle”  

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Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says the future of agriculture in Louisiana may look a lot different in five years.

He says climate change is allowing farmers to grow crops farther north than they have in the past, which means we could see some interesting new additions…

Cut 3 (08) “…of marketable crops”

Strain made the comments yesterday at Qualifying.

Strain says the state is moving ahead with its hemp program, but the feds have yet to give the state-specific testing mechanisms and exact THC limits. That being said…

Cut 4 (05) “…largest alternative crops.”

Strain says internationally, they’re working on a new trade deal with Britain, but it’s the trade war with China that has many farmers in Louisiana stuck in the middle.

Cut 5 (11) “…a fair deal.”

Louisiana accounts for one percent of the soybean production in the US, with 60% of the national export being sent to China.

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Navy veteran Patrick “Livewire” Landry is the third Republican to enter the governor’s race alongside Eddie Rispone and Congressman Ralph Abraham.

Landry says the 300-million-dollar state surplus from the last budget year is evidence that the state is collecting too much in taxes, and that money needs to be returned.

Cut 6 (10) “…nonsense.”

Landry previously ran for Governor as an independent in 2003.

The candidate had a specific pitch for voters who cross the nation’s largest bridge during their commute…

Cut 7 (09) “…Louisiana.”

The Causeway has a five dollar toll charge.

The New Orleans native is an artist, who brought a few of his politically themed, interpretive drawings with him, most of which were geared towards attacking the state’s more left-leaning residents. Landry called the Governor a liberal, and…

Cut 8 (08) “…says.”

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A 255 million dollar flood prevention project in East Baton Rouge Parish is set to break ground next year.

The East Baton Rouge Flood Risk Reduction Project is aimed at preventing another Great Flood of 2016. Transportation and Drainage Director for EBR Parish Fred Raiford says it’s a massive relief for local residents.

Cut 9 (10) “…know that.”

Baton Rouge and the state agreed to kick in 60 million, and the City of Central offered four million to pull down the rest of the nearly 200 million in federal matching funds.

Raiford says about 66 miles of drainage channels throughout the parish will be improved as part of the project which has lacked funding for decades.

Cut 10 (10) “…of the parish.”

Raiford says they’ve begun testing drainage models now, and they could be breaking ground as early as February of 2020, but it may take awhile…

Cut 11 (05) “…could be sooner.”

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A Clinical Psychologist at LSU Health New Orleans says the conflicting reports of a shooter at a Walmart in Baton Rouge yesterday may be the result of the psychological impact of recent mass shootings.

Authorities say a gun was drawn during an altercation, but despite multiple eyewitness accounts, no shot was ever fired. Michelle Moore says when in fight or flight the nervous system just takes over…

Cut 12 (11) “…acutally is.”

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says they’ve reviewed the video and did not see any shots fired during the event.

But how could so many unrelated people think they heard gunshots when there’s yet to be physical evidence? Moore says…

Cut 13 (12) “…the truth.”

A similar event occurred last night in Times Square in New York City after a motorcycle muffler went off.

Recent events in El Paso and Dayton are weighing heavily on much of the public’s mind, and Moore says it’s likely going to result in people being more sensitive when venturing into public spaces…

Cut 14 (10) “…wouldn’t”

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