LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says some unprofessional acts occurred after the seven overtime loss to Texas A-and-M. Coach O spoke with the ESPN Radio show Off the Bench in Baton Rouge , New Orleans and Alexandria. Video shows a credentialed member of the Aggies staff shoving Kragthorpe during what should have been a postgame hand shake. Kragthorpe has Parkinson’s Disease and a pacemaker and Orgeron says that should not have happened.

Cut 3 (07) “…they will”

Early voting numbers for the Secretary of State’s election run-off set for December 8^this off to a rough start, with a huge drop off relative to the historic participation levels in the last mid-term. The race pits Republican Kyle Ardoin, Democrat Minister Gwen Collins-Greenup. JMC Analystics Pollster John Couvillon says party affiliation makes this race easy to call.

Cut 11 (11) “…the primary”

The Supreme Court sides with a St. Tammany landowner who argued a portion of his land was wrongfully deemed critical habitat for the dusky gopher frog, by forcing the lower courts to re-evaluate their previous decision. The landowner’s lawyer, Mark Miller says the decision is a win for citizens’ rights when challenging unjust federal decisions on both ends of the political spectrum, by allowing citizens to take their critical habitat cases up with lower courts.
Cut 8 (11) “…to challenge.”

The West Monroe Police Department have arrested a person of interest during the course of a suspicious death investigation.  31-year-old Shomari Clemons facing charges of mutilating, disinterring the human remains of his grandmother.  Sgt. CJ Beck says Clemons appears to have made cuts to one of the body’s arms.

Cut 12 (13)   “…under that statute.”

A West Monroe man is accused of cutting on the body of his dead grandmother.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

Early voting for the Secretary of State’s election run-off set for December 8^th is off to a slow start. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says the 31,000 early votes in the first two days are likely due to the fact that most folks aren’t even aware that there is an election less than two weeks away.

Cut 10 (10)   “…as well”

The run-off features Republican Interim Secretary Kyle Ardoin and Democratic Minister Gwen Collins-Greenup.

The Supreme Court sides with a St. Tammany landowner who argued a portion of his land was wrongfully deemed critical habitat for the dusky gopher frog, by forcing the lower courts to re-evaluate their previous decision. The landowner’s lawyer, Mark Miller says they’ll get to state their case that making the land livable for the frog would be an undue burden.

Cut 7 (05) “…and capricious.”

Wildlife and Fisheries argues that the land, which is just across the border from where the frogs currently reside in Mississippi, will be crucial for the future survival of the species.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says some unprofessional acts occurred after the seven overtime loss toTexas A-and-M. Coach O spoke with the ESPN Radio show Off the Bench, saying the post game confrontation that resulted in LSU Analyst Steve Kragthorpe getting shoved in the pacemaker once the only thing wrong with the night…

Cut 4 (11) “…for LSU.″

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron believes the SEC will do the right thing regarding the postgame scuffle involving Texas A&M. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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A West Monroe man is accused of cutting on the body of his dead grandmother.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

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LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says some unprofessional acts occurred after the seven overtime loss toTexas A-and-M. Coach O spoke with the ESPN Radio show Off the Bench in Baton Rouge , New Orleans and Alexandria. Video shows a credentialed member of the Aggies staff shoving Kragthorpe during what should have been a postgame hand shake. Kragthorpe has Parkinson’s Disease and a pacemaker and Orgeron says that should not have happened.

Cut 3 (07) “…they will”

The videos that surfaced show a man, identified as Texas A&M undergraduate manager Cole Fisher, the nephew of Aggie Coach Jimbo Fisher, shoving Kragthorpe in the chest. Orgeron still feels like they got the short end of the stick on several controversial calls made by the officials…

Cut 4 (11) “…for LSU.″

But Orgeron says while there were bad calls that went against his team, the game could have still been won

Cut 5 (10)  “…execute better.” 

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The Supreme Court sides with a St. Tammany landowner who argued a portion of his land was wrongfully deemed critical habitat for the dusky gopher frog, by forcing the lower courts to re-evaluate their previous decision. The landowner’s lawyer, Mark Miller says previously, lower courts ruled in favor of US Fish and Wildlife’s broad lee-way to set aside land for certain species.

 Cut 6 (08) “…the frog.”

The land is owned by Edward Poitevent, who owns tens of thousands of acres in the area, 1,600 of which has been designated as critical habitat.

Wildlife and Fisheries argues that the land, which is just across the border from where the frogs currently reside in Mississippi, will be crucial for the future survival of the species. Miller and his clients disagreed, because the land would first have to be terraformed…

Cut 7 (05) “…and capricious.”

The Poitevent family has owned the property since reconstruction.

Miller says the decision is a win for citizens’ rights when challenging unjust federal decisions on both ends of the political spectrum, by allowing citizens to take their critical habitat cases up with lower courts.

Cut 8 (11) “…to challenge.”

The decision was unanimous, 8-0, with Justice Kavanaugh not participating due to not having been confirmed at the time of the hearing.

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Early voting numbers for the Secretary of State’s election run-off set for December 8^this off to a rough start, with a huge drop off relative to the historic participation levels in the last mid-term. JMC Analystics Pollster John Couvillon says early voting numbers are down compared to the 2016 Senate run-off.

Cut 9 (12) “primary.”

Couvillon says the 31,000 early votes in the first two days are likely due to the fact that most folks aren’t even aware that there is an election less than two weeks away.

Cut 10 (10)   “…as well”

The race pits Republican Kyle Ardoin, Democrat Minister Gwen Collins-Greenup. Couvillon says party affiliation makes this race easy to call.

Cut 11 (11) “…the primary”

Ardoin is the Interim Secretary, who took over the job after his boss, Tom Schedler, resigned amidst a sexual harassment scandal, and Collins-Greenup is an East Feliciana Minister who shocked analysts by beating out the endorsed Democratic Party candidate.

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The West Monroe Police Department have arrested a person of interest during the course of a suspicious death investigation.  31-year-old Shomari Clemons facing charges of mutilating, disinterring the human remains of his grandmother.  Sgt. CJ Beck says Clemons appears to have made cuts to one of the body’s arms.

Cut 12 (13)   “…under that statute.”

Beck says Clemons could not state how the deceased received the postmortem injuries.

Cut 13 (12) “…the medical examiner.”

Beck says Clemons had a troubled past saying Clemons stated he learned how to make cuts similar to the one on the body’s arm while at LSU studying to mummify chickens.

Cut 14 (06) “…things like that.”

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron believes the SEC will do the right thing regarding the postgame scuffle involving Texas A&M. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Early voting numbers for the Secretary of State’s election run-off set for December 8^this off to a rough start. JMC Analystics Pollster John Couvillon says early voting numbers are down compared to the 2016 Senate run-off.

Cut 9 (12) “primary.”

The Supreme Court sides with a St. Tammany landowner who argued a portion of his land was wrongfully deemed critical habitat for the dusky gopher frog, by forcing the lower courts to re-evaluate their previous decision. The landowner’s lawyer, Mark Miller says previously, lower courts ruled in favor of US Fish and Wildlife’s broad lee-way to set aside land for certain species.
 Cut 6 (08) “…the frog.”

The West Monroe Police Department have arrested a person of interest during the course of a suspicious death investigation.  31-year-old Shomari Clemons facing charges of mutilating the remains of his grandmother.  Sgt. CJ Beck says Clemons had a troubled past saying Clemons stated he learned how to make cuts similar to the one on the body’s arm while at LSU studying to mummify chickens.
Cut 14 (06) “…things like that.”

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says he feels like they got the short end of the stick on several controversial calls made by the officials after the seven overtime loss to Texas A-and-M on Saturday night.
Cut 4 (11) “…for LSU.″
But Orgeron says while there were bad calls that went against his team, the game could have still been won.

The West Monroe Police Department have arrested a person of interest during the course of a suspicious death investigation.  31-year-old Shomari Clemons facing charges of mutilating, disinterring the human remains of his grandmother.  Sgt. CJ Beck says Clemons could not state how the deceased received the postmortem injuries.
Cut 13 (12) “…the medical examiner.”

Congressman Ralph Abraham says he’s introducing badly needed legislation to get help to Louisiana soybean farmers who are suffocating in the trade war.

Cut 3 (30) “…Matt Doyle”

Here’s a look at your commodities…

The Supreme Court sides with a St. Tammany landowner who argued a portion of his land was wrongfully deemed critical habitat for the dusky gopher frog, by forcing the lower courts to re-evaluate their previous decision. The landowner’s lawyer, Mark Miller says previously, lower courts ruled in favor of US Fish and Wildlife’s broad lee-way to set aside land for certain species.

Cut 6, 8 seconds, the frog

In his first public comments since video and pictures were released of a postgame scuffle following the Tigers seven overtime loss to Texas A-and-M, Coach Ed Orgeron calls LSU analyst Steve Kragthorpe a good man. Video shows a credentialed member of the Aggies staff shoving Kragthorpe, who suffers from Parkinson’s Disease…

Cut 3 (07) “…they will”

The videos that surfaced identified Cole Fisher, the nephew of Aggie Coach Jimbo Fisher, shoving Kragthorpe in the chest.

The West Monroe Police Department have arrested a person of interest during the course of a suspicious death investigation.  31-year-old Shomari Clemons facing charges of mutilating, disinterring the human remains of his grandmother.  Sgt. CJ Beck says Clemons appears to have made cuts to one of the body’s arms.

Cut 12 (13)   “…under that statute.”

Beck says Clemons could not state how the deceased received the postmortem injuries.

Congressman Ralph Abraham says soybean farmers are having issues with accessing the Market Facilitation Program, originally designed to help farmers, because of the recent congestion with crop elevators.  He says the only step being take right now, is a bill that he’s pushing that alters the payment structure for the MFP.

Cut 10 (13)   “…recoup their losses.”

Abraham says at $5 million, the package to help soybean farmers he’s pushing is small in the bigger picture.

Scammers are out to get your money this holiday season.  Kevin Barnhart has details on keeping your money safe.

Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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A court case that challenges the level of freedom oil companies have to seize private land while building pipelines is being heard today in St. Martinville. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”  

Congressman Ralph Abraham says he’s introducing badly needed legislation to get help to Louisiana soybean farmers who are suffocating in the trade war.

Cut 3 (30) “…Matt Doyle”

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Scammers are out in force during the holiday season, taking advantage of those trying to donate to charity, trying to steal the information of online shoppers, and finding any way to shake down unsuspecting victims of a buck.  Your Local Security spokesperson Cassie Tolhurst says in 2017, $20,ooo was forked over to charity scams in Louisiana alone, so it’s important to validate where your donation is going.

Cut 4 (08) “…you think it is.″

Tolhurst says if you get a phone call to donate money, take the proper precautions to verify who is on the other end of the call.

Cut 5 (10) “…they will not mind.”

Tolhurst says when doing your holiday shopping, make sure to you unique passwords for each login, and if you are having trouble keeping track of them all…

Cut 6 (07) “…locked down and secure.”
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There’ll be a hearing this morning in the case that’s delayed construction on a portion of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline, after owners of land in St. Martinville say crews were illegally building, clearing trees and digging up land on their 32 acre property for nearly 60 days. Louisiana Bucket Brigade Director Anne Rolfes says Bayou Bridge parent company ETP never had legal permission to enter the property.

Cut 7 (08) “…did neither.”

Several pipeline protesters who had been invited to the property by its three owners, were arrested and charged after allegedly interfering with construction efforts on the disputed land.

Rolfes, who opposes the pipeline for legal and environmental reasons, says the case could have substantial ramifications for oil companies on just how much leeway they actually have to seize private property. She says a ruling in their favor would set some of the first limits.

Cut 8 (09) “…take it.”

Construction on that portion of the pipeline has been delayed since ETP agreed to cease construction on the property pending a hearing back in September.

Rolfes says the fact that this case is in court is indicative of the vague, and lightly defined power oil companies have to seize private property in Louisiana.

Cut 9 (09) “…the permits.”

ETP said previously that they intend to push for the completion of the expropriation of the track of land.

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Congressman Ralph Abraham says soybean farmers are having issues with accessing the Market Facilitation Program, originally designed to help farmers, because of the recent congestion with crop elevators.  He says the only step being take right now, is a bill that he’s pushing that alters the payment structure for the MFP.

Cut 10 (13)   “…recoup their losses.”

Abraham says at $5 million, the package to help soybean farmers he’s pushing is small in the bigger picture.

Cut 11 (12) “…passed very quickly.”

Abraham says time is of the essence as farmers are in danger of facing bankruptcy due to the issue, and he’s willing to do what it takes to get the ball rolling as fast as possible.

Cut 12 (12)   “…make this happen.”

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A new study shows that food cravings can be reduced.  The intense desire to indulge in certain foods can sabotage efforts to maintain healthy eating habits and body weight.  LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center nutritional scientist Dr. John Apolzan says one proven way to reduce cravings for a certain food is to eat it less often.

Cut 13 (07) “…not the amount.”

Apolzan says living a more active lifestyle and dropping a few pounds can also have an effect on shaving the desire for certain foods.

Cut 14 (09) “…reduce food cravings.”

Apozan says often pairing consumption with external activities can lead to cravings, so changing up routines may be your best bet.
Cut 15 (10) “…your typical activities.”

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The Saints are on a 10 win streak, looking comfortably like the best team in the NFL behind the most efficient season in Drew Brees’ career, and a surging defense that’s forced 10 interceptions and 12 fumbles. With five games left in the season, the Saints could eclipse the franchise regular season win record of 13. Head Coach Sean Payton says it’s a record that kinda creeps up on you.

Cut 16 (13) “…different challenge”
And it’s been a total team effort, as the Saints special teams have cut down on the big mistakes that have haunted Payton teams of past years. Leading that effort is kicker Will Lutz who’s made a stellar 95 percent of his field goals, up from 86 percent last year. Payton says his 2016 signing was crucial.
Cut 17 (17) “smart decision”

The Saints face a resurgent Cowboys team Thursday night in Dallas. The Cowboys are on a three game win streak and are in the thick of the playoff hunt.

Louisiana has seen a drastic drop in the temps around the state, as today many areas are 20 to 30 degrees colder than the same time yesterday.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says the bright side is, at least the temperatures will be going up by the end of the week.

Cut 5 (08)  “…pretty mild temperatures.” 

But we’ll have to survive tomorrow first, with temperatures dropping even further than they did today.

This past Saturday proved to make a huge impact on locally owned shops and restaurants as the movement known as “Small Business Saturday” saw big numbers.  National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana spokesperson Dawn Starns says looking at the full shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than two-thirds of small business owners expect sales to be stronger than 2017.

Cut 8 (06) “…holiday shopping turnout.”

Small Business Saturday was first recognized in 2010.

Reports have pegged Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s nephew, Cole Fisher as the assailant who attacked LSU Analyst Steve Kragthorpe after the Aggies 74-72 win over LSU Saturday night. USA Today Reporter Glen Guilbeau says the seven overtime barnburner was the highlight of a night full of controversy, something that  likely won’t be forgotten, or forgiven by fans of both teams.

Cut 11 (10) “…this up”

Kragthorpe suffers from Parkinsons and says the hit, which landed on his pacemaker, made his heart flutter.

A crash involving a suspected impaired driver took the life of 13 year old Kyrin Pete of Lake Charles during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day. Trooper Derek Senegal says this should serve as a reminder to those indulging in alcohol to make better decisions in an effort to stay off the roadways.

Cut 14 (07) “…years to come.”

Nicholls won its first playoff game in 32 years beating San Diego 49-30. It’s the fifth straight win for the Colonels who started fast as they jumped out to a 35-10 lead at halftime. Chase Fourcade had a huge game as he threw for 337 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 82 yards and two more scores. Fourcade…

Cut 18 (22) “we did”

The Ragin Cajuns will play in the first ever Sun Belt Championship game in football this Saturday as UL-Lafayette defeated ULM 31-28 to win the Western Division. Running back Trey Ragas…

Cut 19 (14)   “…keep fighting”

Reports have pegged Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s nephew, Cole Fisher as the assailant who attacked LSU Analyst Steve Kragthorpe after the Aggies 74-72 win over LSU Saturday night. USA Today Reporter Glen Guilbeau says the fight started Dameyune Craig, who was fired by Coach O after one year as an assistant at LSU…

Cut 9 (07) “move along.”

That’s when Cole Fisher allegedly decked Kragthorpe, who suffers from Parkinson’s, right where his pacemaker is embedded. After that former LSU running back and current Tiger Staffer Kevin Faulk says stepped in to protect a good friend, and went to town on Fisher.

And the Pelicans take on the Celtics tonight in New Orleans in a battle of two potential playoff teams off to uninspiring starts. Anthony Davis, who’s been a near requirement for any hope of victory so far this season is questionable for the showdown, but says he is planning on taking the court. The Pels currently sit 8^th in the West, and a loss would knock them all the way down to 12^th. The game tips off at 7PM.

Reports say the guy who assaulted an LSU Analyst after Saturday’s loss was none other than the nephew of A&M head Coach Jimbo Fisher…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”  

Louisiana has seen a drastic drop in the temps around the state, as today many areas are 20 to 30 degrees colder than the same time yesterday.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says bundle up for tomorrow morning as temps will drop even further.

Cut 4 (09) “…the entire state.″

Keim says temps should rise back up later in the work week.

This past Saturday proved to make a huge impact on locally owned shops and restaurants as the movement known as “Small Business Saturday” saw big numbers.  National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana spokesperson Dawn Starns says according to a recent survey, it was a record setting year.

Cut 6 (07) “…that’s just phenomenal.”

Small Business Saturday was first recognized in 2010, and an estimated 104 million consumers participated in the day this year.

A crash involving a suspected impaired driver took the life of 13 year old Kyrin Pete of Lake Charles during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day. Trooper Derek Senegal says Hebert was transported to Calcasieu Correctional Center where he was booked on two charges.

Cut 13 (05) “…DWI first offense.”

33-year-old Jacob Ryan Herbert of Lafayette allegedly was behind the wheel of the vehicle that struck the teenager.