Repairs to the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish are ahead of schedule.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A suspected serial killer has confessed to the murder of two Terrebonne Parish women.  The murders happened in 1982 and 1996.  Houma Police Sgt. Travis Theriot says it took multiple agencies, including his department, to make the arrest happen.

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Theriot says the most important part of this case is that now the families of the victims have closure.

The Mad Hatter agrees to a 1.5 million dollar contract settlement with LSU that frees him up to chase new job opportunities, whether on the field or silver screen. The rumor mill is swirling with reports that say Miles is the front-runner to get the Kansas head coaching gig.  Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says he’s not sold on it being as real as some reports make it out to be.

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Les Miles had 6.5 million left on the contract he signed in 2005 that was cut short after he was fired in 2016. 

Baton Rouge has been flooded with gunfire over the last week, with a 20 percent increase in shots fired, and 10 dead from shootings in the last 15 days including a kindergartner who was shot by a 13-year-old. Deputy Chief Robert McGarner says they’ll be putting 42 additional officers on the streets to help combat the rash of crimes.

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The Mad Hatter agrees to a 1.5 million dollar contract settlement with LSU that frees him up to chase new job opportunities, whether on the field or silver screen. Les Miles had 6.5 million left on the contract he signed in 2005 that was cut short after he was fired in 2016. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says it’s a coup for AD Joe Aleva.

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Repairs to the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish are ahead of schedule.  The bridge has been closed due to a barge carrying a crane colliding with the structure last month.  The detour has inconvenienced the nearly 25,000 drivers who use the bridge daily. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says although they are seeing much progress, he says weather is always a variable that can alter the speed of repairs.

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Food delivery service Waitr is going public on the NASDAQ stock exchange this Friday.  The company started in Louisiana in 2013 and has since expanded into over 230 cities in the southeast. The company is working with legislators to possibly add alcohol delivery to the service in the future. CEO Chris Meaux says services like Waitr have opened restaurant owners to the idea of using third party delivery companies.

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Les Miles divorce from LSU is complete as the former Tigers coach has agreed to take a one-point-five million dollar lump sum as part of his buyout from his contract. Miles was fired in September of 2016 and his buyout clause said he would receive 9.5 million dollars over six years. But by taking 1.5 million dollar lump sum, he leaves five million dollars on the table, so the two sides can move forward. Miles has been linked to the head coaching job at Kansas.

Kicker Cole Tracy will be one of the 18 seniors who will be honored before the Saturday’s game versus Rice, even though, he’s been at LSU for just one season. Tracy says he kept telling himself the season would go by quick…

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In other action Saturday. ULM is at Arkansas State, the Ragin Cajuns host South Alabama, Louisiana Tech is at Southern Miss, McNeese hosts Lamar.

For the first time since 2005 and only the second time in school history, Nicholls won a Southland Conference championship in football with a resounding 44-0 win in the River Bell Classic. Freshmen Julien Gums led a strong rushing attack with 121 yards and two touchdowns. The victory gives the Colonels an automatic berth in the FCS playoffs.

Also last night, Northwestern State won the annual battle for chief Caddo as the Demons downed Stephen F Austin. The Demons finish the year 5-6.
And Houston trounced Tulane 48-17 to end the Green Wave’s three-game winning streak.
Marcus Davenport and Terron Armstead were the only two Saints who didn’t practice yesterday as the team gets ready for Sunday’s game against Philadelphia. Jermon Bushrod will likely start for Armstead and Drew Brees has faith Bushrod can get the job done…

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Kick-off is at 3:25 on Sunday.

Attorney General Jeff Landry says he’s running for re-election because he sees crime as the biggest issue facing Louisiana in the near future, and AG’s are best situated to tackle it. Landry says his presence in the office will also help in the national legal battle to protect President Trump’s legislative agenda.

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Landry said in August he would run for governor if no Republicans who could legitimately threaten Governor Edwards declared. This takes him out of the running.

Food delivery service Waitr is going public on the NASDAQ stock exchange this Friday.  The company started in Louisiana in 2013 and has since expanded into over 230 cities in the southeast.  CEO Chris Meaux says the future is bright, as they look to expand their services to include alcohol delivery.

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Senator John Kennedy says the chances for a passage of any long term flood insurance program renewal in the lame duck session are slim. The Senator says there’s been a particularly pervasive impression from non-coastal politicians that the National Flood Insurance Program is just a giveaway to the wealthy, and not a crucial protection for working class water front folks.

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Kennedy is sponsoring a six month extension for the program that expires November 30^th.

The Saints host the Eagles on Sunday, and It doesn’t look like offensive tackle Terron Armstead will play as reports say he’ll miss three to four weeks with a pectoral injury. That means veteran Jermon Bushrod could get start. Drew Brees says Bushrod can handle the assignment…

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The Eagles come in with a record 4-5.

Senator John Kennedy says the chances for a passage of any long term flood insurance program renewal in the lame duck session are slim. The program is set to expire November 30^th.  Unlike most of the problems on Capitol Hill, Kennedy says this one isn’t actually about Democrats and Republicans, it’s more about people who live near water vs. those who don’t, and those who don’t just don’t consider it a priority…

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Attorney General Jeff Landry says he’s running for re-election because he sees crime as the biggest issue facing Louisiana in the near future, and AG’s are best situated to tackle it. Landry says Medicaid fraud and abuse is another major issue he’ll tackle if re-elected, along with…

Cut 7 (10) “…the state”

Food delivery service Waitr is going public on the NASDAQ stock exchange this Friday.  The company started in Louisiana in 2013 and has since expanded into over 230 cities in the southeast.  CEO Chris Meaux says restaurants will not only see cost savings, but continued growth of revenue with delivery companies such as Waitr.

Cut 11 (09) “…brig restaurants today.”

The Saints host the Eagles on Sunday and Quarterback Drew Brees could have a chance to throw passes to a new wide receiver. Recently signed Brandon Marshall says he’s ready to contribute and quarterback Drew Brees believes Marshall is a good fit for the offense….

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Attorney General Jeff Landry says it won’t be long before we see a second Republican in the 2019 governor’s race, but it won’t be him, as he seeks re-election to tackle the state’s most pressing issue.

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Food delivery service Waitr has gone public on the NASDAQ stock exchange today.  The company started in Louisiana in 2013 and has since expanded into over 230 cities in the southeast.  CEO Chris Meaux says services like Waitr have opened restaurant owners to the idea of using third party delivery companies.

Cut 10 (11)   “…with cost savings“

Senator John Kennedy says the chances for a passage of any long term flood insurance program renewal in the lame duck session are slim. The program is set to expire November 30^th, and in the meantime Kennedy says he’s proposing a six month renewal while a long term fix continues to be hashed out. He says it’s been a frustrating process.

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Republican Senators Rubio and Cassidy have co-signed Kennedy’s bill, along with Democrat Bob Menendez.

LSU will honor 18 seniors on Saturday night as the Fighting Tigers host Rice in the final game in Tiger Stadium this season. Senior tight end Foster Moreau has mixed emotions, as he’s loved his time at LSU, but at the same time he’s looking forward to this game….

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Attorney General Jeff Landry is out of the running for the 2019 governor’s race after announcing he’s running for re-election. Landry said in August he would run for governor if no Republicans who could legitimately threaten Governor Edwards declared, but that he didn’t want to jump into a crowded field. He says businessman Eddie Rispone, and another mystery candidate should be able to get the job done.

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And speaking of people who might run for governor, Senator John Kennedy is fighting it out with Congress to get a six month extension on the national flood insurance program, as he says the chances for long term renewal in the lame duck session are slim. The Senator says there’s been a particularly pervasive impression from non-coastal politicians that the National Flood Insurance Program is just a giveaway to the wealthy, and not a crucial protection for working class water front folks.

Cut 6 (10) “…in Louisiana”

Republican Senators Rubio and Cassidy have co-signed Kennedy’s bill, along with Democrat Bob Menendez.

Food delivery service Waitr is going public on the NASDAQ stock exchange this Friday.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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LSU will honor 18 seniors on Saturday night as the Fighting Tigers host Rice in the final game in Tiger Stadium this season. Kicker Cole Tracy says even though he’s only been one year, he’s grown fond of the institution.

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Kickoff is 630.

It’s looking unlikely that Congress will pass any kind of long term flood insurance renewal before the lame duck session ends. At this point, Senator John Kennedy says they’re focusing on just making sure the program doesn’t expire November 30^th. Unlike most of the problems on Capitol Hill, Kennedy says this one isn’t actually about Democrats and Republicans, it’s more about people who live near water vs. those who don’t, and those who don’t just don’t consider it a priority…

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Kennedy says there’s a mistaken impression that flood insurance is just for rich folk’s beach homes.

And AG Jeff Landry is out of the running for the 2019 governor’s race as he’ll seek re-election to help the state focus on crime issues, and to help support the President’s legislative agenda. States have become the legal battle grounds for immigration and voting policy, and Landry says he needs to stay put to keep up that fight.

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Landry’s re-election was highlighted by the Republican Attorney General Association as a 2019 priority.

The Saints host the Eagles on Sunday and Quarterback Drew Brees could have a chance to throw passes to a new wide receiver. Recently signed Brandon Marshall says he’s ready to contribute and quarterback Drew Brees believes Marshall is a good fit for the offense….

Cut 15 (18) “…with it.”

Food delivery service Waitr is going public on the NASDAQ stock exchange this Friday.  The company started in Louisiana in 2013 and has since expanded into over 230 cities in the southeast.  CEO Chris Meaux says resturant’s that hop on board the delivery revolution will see increased profits.

Cut 11 (09) “…brig restaurants today.”

Meaux says Alcohol delivery is also a possibility in the future.

Attorney General Jeff Landry says he’s running for re-election because he sees crime as the biggest issue facing Louisiana in the near future, and AG’s are best situated to tackle it. Landry says Medicaid fraud and abuse is another major issue he’ll tackle if re-elected, along with…

Cut 7 (10) “…the state”

No Democrats have jumped into the AG’s race yet.

Senator John Kennedy says the chances for a passage of any long term flood insurance program renewal in the lame duck session are slim. The program is set to expire November 30^th, and in the meantime Kennedy says he’s proposing a six month renewal while a long term fix continues to be hashed out. He says it’s been a frustrating process.

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The six month re-authorization is a bi-partisan effort.

Food delivery service Waitr is going public on the NASDAQ stock exchange this Friday.  The company started in Louisiana in 2013 and has since expanded into over 230 cities in the southeast.  CEO Chris Meaux says services like Waitr have opened restaurant owners to the idea of using third party delivery companies.

Cut 10 (11)   “…with cost savings“

Meaux says the company is working with legislators to possibly add alcohol delivery to the service in the future. 

LSU will honor 18 seniors on Saturday night as the Fighting Tigers host Rice in the final game in Tiger Stadium this season. Senior tight end Foster Moreau has mixed emotions, as he’s loved his time at LSU, but at the same time he’s looking forward to this game….

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Senator John Kennedy says he’s pushing for a six month flood insurance re-authorization, as negotiations for a long term fix for the program have frozen.

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 Attorney General Jeff Landry says it won’t be long before we see a second Republican in the 2019 governor’s race, but it won’t be him, as he seeks re-election to tackle the state’s most pressing issue.

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