Republican Eddie Rispone has launched his first statewide governor’s race ads, and his message to the voters is pretty straight forward…

cut  2 (30) I’m Matt Doyle”  

The two parents along with a grandmother are under arrest after authorities discovered drug use and “deplorable” conditions at a house where a two-month-old baby lived. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office got a complaint that parents of a newborn were smoking narcotics inside a home with their baby, and when deputies arrived they found the child is a soiled diaper. The baby is now in the care of DCFS and is doing well.

Methanex announces an expansion of the company’s Louisiana operations with a $1.3 billion investment to construct a third methanol plant in Ascension Parish. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the plant will create 62 new direct jobs with competitive wages.

Cut 6 (08) “…next three years.”

The operation is expected to begin in 2022.

A Baton Rouge teen faces second-degree murder after he allegedly admitted to intentionally causing a crash that killed 51-year-old Stephanie Payne of Greenwell Springs. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor and State Trooper Taylor Scrantz says they are not sure why Jordan decided to hit Payne’s Nissan Rogue at a high rate of speed…

Cut 4 (10) “…motive was”

Jordan has also been charged with reckless operation and simple escape.

State Police charge an 18-year-old Baton Rouge teenager for intentionally causing a crash that killed 51-year-old Stephanie Payne of Greenwell Springs. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A mother is charged with second-degree murder as part of an active investigation by Alexandria Police into the death of 5-year-old girl after she was brought to an emergency room, deceased with her throat cut.  The mother reported that her daughter’s injuries were from a car accident.  Investigators indicated that the story didn’t add up.

Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone has released his first statewide TV ads of the campaign, The content of which heavily lean into Rispone’s historical support for President Trump, and Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’s a good ad, targeted to a crucial part of the Republican base.

Cut 9 (10) “…Donald Trmp.”

Pinsonat says Trump is one of the highest polling political figures in recent Louisiana history.

LSU football coaches and players are impressed with their new 28-million dollar football operations building that features a new locker room, cafeteria and players lounge. Meanwhile, other portions of the campus, including the library, are in dire need of repair or replacement.  LSU mass communications professor Bob Mann says in order to see a change, there needs to be a paradigm shift in the way the state’s leaders and residents look at education.
Cut 14 (11) “…side of campus.”
LSU’s new football ops building was paid for by private donations.

A Baton Rouge teen who faces second-degree murder for allegedly intentionally crashing into a woman’s car and killing her in Baton Rouge now is reportedly telling police that “God instructued him to kill himself”. That decision led to the death of 51-year-old Stephanie Payne of Greenwell Springs. State Trooper Taylor Scrantz says after 18-year-old admitted to causing the fiery crash on purpose, he was hit with those charges.

Cut 5 (11) “…Mr, Jordan.”

Jordan reportedly told police he hit 90 miles per hour before the crash occurred.

Methanex announces an expansion of the company’s Louisiana operations with a $1.3 billion investment to construct a third methanol plant in Ascension Parish. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the state is very attractive to the needs of the company.

Cut 7 (08) “…this product globally.”

Methanex is based in Canada.

Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone has released his first statewide TV ads of the campaign, the content of which heavily lean into Rispone’s historical support for President Trump. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says expect the Trump focused ads to run for about three weeks before the candidate pivots to telling voters more about his background in Baton Rouge business.

Cut 10 (07) “…Donald Trump.”

Pinsonat says the strategy is also similar to successful gubernatorial efforts from Bobby Jindal and Mike Foster.

LSU has a brand new football operations center, and while it was paid for with private dollars, several other portions of the campus, as well as college campuses around the state, remain in need of repairs.  LSU Professor of Mass Communication Bob Mann says many feel that the state and the public should put the same emphasis on academics that go into athletics.

Cut 12 (11) “…percent.”

Methanex announces an expansion of the company’s Louisiana operations with a $1.3 billion investment to construct a third methanol plant in Ascension Parish. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the plant will create 62 new direct jobs with competitive wages.

Cut 6 (08) “…next three years.”

The operation is expected to begin in 2022.

A Baton Rouge teen faces second-degree murder after he allegedly admitted to intentionally causing a crash that killed 51-year-old Stephanie Payne of Greenwell Springs. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor and State Trooper Taylor Scrantz says they are not sure why Jordan decided to hit Payne’s Nissan Rogue at a high rate of speed…

Cut 4 (10) “…motive was”

Jordan has also been charged with reckless operation and simple escape.

Republican Eddie Rispone has launched his first statewide governor’s race ads, and his message to the voters is pretty straight forward…

cut  2 (30) I’m Matt Doyle”  

Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone, has released his first statewide TV ads of the campaign, The content of which heavily lean into Rispone’s historical support for President Trump, and Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’s a good ad, targeted to a crucial part of the Republican base.

Cut 9, 10 seconds, Donald Trump

Pinsonat says Trump is one of the highest polling political figures in recent Louisiana history.

The Discovery Channel is airing a special tonight on the Cajun Navy, following the group through Hurricane’s Florence, Harvey, and even to it’s early roots in Hurricane Katrina. Discovery sent crews out to interview and follow members as they deployed to rescue people during natural disasters. Cajun Navy member Allen Lenard…

Cut 13 (11) “…do it.”

The program airs at 9PM central tonight.

State Police charge an 18-year-old Baton Rouge teenager for intentionally causing a crash that killed 51-year-old Stephanie Payne of Greenwell Springs. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Former Southern University band director Nathan Haymer is in hot water over allegations that he pocketed 293,000 dollars of funds from the school, and used that money for personal expenses, including payments from Mardi Gras Krewes for Southern band performances, and reimbursements from the school linked to invoices that authorities allege were fabricated.

A very rare mid-summer cold front is making its way through the state this week. State Climatologist Barry Keim says in addition to cooler temps, rainfall will be widespread across Louisiana.Keim expects the front to last through the work week with Wednesday and Thursday and by Sunday it should essentially be over.

Cut 6 (09) “…means do so.”

Morning temps are expected to be in the mid to upper 60’s with much lower humidity.

A Baton Rouge teen faces second-degree murder after he allegedly admitted to intentionally causing a crash that killed 51-year-old Stephanie Payne of Greenwell Springs. State Trooper Taylor Scrantz says Jack Jordan hit the gas and plowed into the back of Payne as she waited at a Baton Rouge intersection…

Cut 3 (11) “…resting.”

Impairment is not suspected to be a factor.

The Discovery Channel is airing a special tonight on the Cajun Navy, following the group through Hurricane’s Florence, Harvey, and even to it’s early roots in Hurricane Katrina.  Discovery sent crews out to interview and follow members as they deployed to rescue people during natural disasters. Cajun Navy member Allen Lenard says he hopes the documentary will inspire more volunteerism, a core American value.
Cut 14 (09) “…you had”
The program airs at 9PM central tonight.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife says during the summer months, alligators are more active and officials are encouraging residents and visitors to not feed the giant reptilians.  LDWF fur and alligator program manager Jeb Linscombe says feeding gators may lead to a situation where someone gets bit when one approaches another human looking for a snack.

Cut 10 (10) “…very very bad thing.”
You can find a list of gator “do’s and don’t’s” at LAGatorProgram.com

The state is experiencing a very rare mid-summer cold front this week, bring widespread rainfall and cooler temps.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (28) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

_________________________

 Two Gretna cops have been fired after a national controversy erupted over a threatening Facebook post about a New York Congresswoman…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle” 

_____________________________________

 A Cajun Navy special is running on Discovery Channel tonight, following a few members as they rescue folks from rising waters during Hurricane Harvey and Florence…

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

__________________________________________

A very rare mid-summer cold front is making its way through the state this week. State Climatologist Barry Keim says in addition to cooler temps, rainfall will be widespread across Louisiana.

Cut 4 (08) “…and tornadoes.” 

Keim says high temps across the state are expected to hit the mid to high 80’s but expect truly pleasant conditions at the start of the day.

Cut 5  (10) “… closer to 70.” 

Keim expects the front to last through the work week with Wednesday and Thursday and by Sunday it should essentially be over.

Cut 6 (09) “…means do so.”

________________

Two Gretna cops have been fired after one posted a threatening comment on Facebook about New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the other liked it.

The post by Charlie Rispoli and reads “This vile idiot needs a round, and I don’t mean the kind she used to serve”. Gretna Police Chief Arthur Lawson says the comment was embarrassing.

Cut 7 (10) “…tolerate that”

Ocasio-Cortez is one of a group of freshman, minority women Democratic lawmakers whose were the target of a tweet from the president last week where he told them to “Go back to where they came from”.

Lawson says the officers were being trained on racial bias and social media when the posts were made, and he’d even recently reminded them of similar incidents in other departments.

Cut 8 (11) “…disturbing.”

The comment was a caption to a post he shared from a satirical website that claimed the Congresswoman wanted to cut soldier’s pay. It’s not known whether he knew the story was satire.

Lawson says he does not believe Rispoli’s post was an actual threat he planned to carry out, but it was unacceptable none the less, and nothing something he can just take back.

Cut 9 (11) “…too late”

Rispoli had been on the force since 2005, and Angelo Varisco, who liked the post, had worked there for three years.

_______________

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife says during the summer months, alligators are more active and officials are encouraging residents and visitors to not feed the giant reptilians.  LDWF fur and alligator program manager Jeb Linscombe says feeding gators may lead to a situation where someone gets bit when one approaches another human looking for a snack.

Cut 10 (10) “…very very bad thing.”

Linscombe says there are instances where people may be feeding gators and they do not even realize they are doing so.

Cut 11 (11) “…also inadvertently feeding them.”

Linscombe says the high waters around the state mean people are seeing more gators in areas where they may not be used to seeing them.

Cut 12 (11) “…part of the equation.”

You can find a list of gator “do’s and don’t’s” at LAGatorProgram.com

_____________________________

The Discovery Channel is airing a special tonight on the Cajun Navy, following the group through Hurricane’s Florence, Harvey, and even to it’s early roots in Hurricane Katrina.

Discovery sent crews out to interview and follow members as they deployed to rescue people during natural disasters. Cajun Navy member Allen Lenard says none of what you’ll see tonight was staged.

Cut 13 (11) “…do it.”

Cajun Navy membership has spread across the region after multiple deployments to disasters in other states. Lenard says he hopes the documentary will inspire more volunteerism, a core American value.

Cut 14 (09) “…you had”

Lenard says the program is a reminder that even with the country’s growing partisan divide, nothing reminds people that we’re all in the same boat like a natural disaster.

Cut 15 (12) “…burning.”

The program airs at 9PM central tonight.

_____________________________

Cut 16  (11) “…looking for better things.”  

___________________

cut 17 (19) “to do” 

A study shows 34 percent of Louisiana high schoolers drink and 8 percent use injectable drugs, the highest rates in the nation. Matt Doyle has more…

cut  2 (30) I’m Matt Doyle”  

The US Army Corps of Engineers has begun to close the Bonnet Carre Spillway.  This year marks the first time the spillway has had to be opened twice in one year, with the current opening lasting 74 days.  Corps spokesperson Matt Roe says the decision to begin closure comes as the river levels have seen a downward trend.

Cut 6 (06) “…of the workers.”

LSU believes it has set the standard with its renovated football operations building that includes a new training room, players lounge, cafeteria and locker room. Equipment manager Greg Stringfellow says each player’s locker features a pod as a chair that folds out into a bed, allowing a player to take a nap
Cut 3 (11) “…resting.”
The 23-million project also includes a new performance nutrition center that will serve healthy and delicious meals.
The state’s sugarcane crop is on track for another successful harvest, despite the impact of Hurricane Barry that delivered anywhere from three to fourteen inches of rain across the sugarcane belt. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Kenneth Gravois says there were some pockets of flooding from rainfall and storm surge that needed some attention.
Cut 10 (06) “…worst of it.”
Gravois expects mills to open for processing around September 17th, an early start date because of this year’s large crop.

LSU has opened its doors to a newly constructed football operations center that features a place where players can take a nap in front of their locker. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The US Army Corps of Engineers has begun to close the Bonnet Carre Spillway.  Corps spokesperson Matt Roe says the closure isn’t a speedy, press-of-a-button process.

Cut 8 (03) “…and everything’s good.”

The decision to begin closure comes as the river levels have seen a downward trend.

New Orleans music legend Art Neville has passed away.  Neville died today after years of declining health. He was 81.

The state’s sugarcane crop is on track for another successful harvest, despite the impact of Hurricane Barry that delivered anywhere from three to fourteen inches of rain across the sugarcane belt. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Kenneth Gravois says despite the gloomy forecast prior to the storm, the state did okay.

Cut 9 (09) “…standing back up.”

Gravois expects mills to open for processing around September 17th, an early start date because of this year’s large crop.

A study by Project Know shows Louisiana high schoolers consume alcohol and injectable drugs at the highest rate in the nation.

American Addiction Centers Researcher Ruchi Dhani says the state as a whole has some of the worst drug use rates in the nation…

Cut 13 (09) “…Louisiana”

The US Army Corps of Engineers has begun to close the Bonnet Carre Spillway. The environmental effects of opening have resulted in a negative impact to the seafood industry in St. Bernard Parish as well as shuttering Mississippi beaches. Corps spokesperson Matt Roe says the process on the closure began this morning.

Cut 7 (04) “…bays each day.”

This year marks the first time the spillway has had to be opened twice in one year, with the current opening lasting 74 days.

Two Gretna Police officers have been fired after one of them wrote a threatening Facebook post about New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the other liked it. The post by former officer Charlie Rispoli read “This vile idiot needs a round, and I don’t mean the kind she used to serve”, a reference to the Congresswoman’s previous employment as a bartender.

Ocasio-Cortez is one of the four members of “The Squad”, a group of freshman, minority women Democratic lawmakers whose were the target of a tweet from the president last week where he told them to “Go back to where they came from”.

LSU believes it has set the standard with its renovated football operations building that includes a new training room, players lounge, cafeteria and locker room. Equipment manager Greg Stringfellow says no other college football program in the country has a locker room where you can actually lay down and get some rest. He says to have that and a first-class nutrition area should help maximize a player’s efficiency

Cut 5 (11) “…perform.”

The project cost 23 million dollars.

A study by Project Know shows Louisiana high schoolers consume alcohol and injectable drugs at the highest rate in the nation. American Addiction Centers Researcher Ruchi Dhani says the national average for alcohol use is 28 percent, but Louisiana topped the list at 34 percent, and led in another concerning category as well.

Cut 12 (11) “…percent.”

Louisiana’s high school rate of marijuana use was about average at 18.8 percent.