Governor Edwards is criticizing a decision by interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin to publicly claim the former Mayor of New Roads “illegally cast his ballot” in the midterm election, when the Governor says further review showed Robert Myer was actually eligible to vote.  Myers finished his sentence for Malfeasance in July, but Ardoin says his office checked the record twice, and did not find Mr. Myer’s name on their felon list at any point, which caused issues.

Cut 8 (12) “…paperwork.”

The Republican Interim Secretary is running for election in the December 8th Secretary of State run-off.

Many residents in north central Louisiana woke up to snow falling and it goes down as the earliest accumulation of snowfall for that part of the state. National Weather Service Shreveport meteorologist Mario Valverde says this is the earliest Monroe has seen accumulating snow.

Cut 10 (10)   “…this is a record“

He’s one of the best offensive talents to come out of Louisiana in some time, and Five-star running back John Emery from Destrehan says he wants to play for LSU. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Governor Edwards is out in California today for the Rolling Stone/Variety Summit on Criminal Justice Reform, where he’ll be on a panel discussing how Criminal Justice reforms are shaping up in Louisiana, and how successes in Louisiana can be used elsewhere. The summit hopes to use the power of entertainment to spread a pro-reform message across the country.

Governor Edwards is criticizing a decision by Interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin to publicly claim the former convicted Mayor of New Roads “illegally cast his ballot”, when the Governor says record prove Robert Myer was eligible, as he had served his sentence. Ardoin says his office was never notified of Myer’s conviction and he’s called in some help to address what he says are system records issues.

Cut 7 (11) “…happen again.”

Edwards sent a letter saying Ardoin’s behavior in the matter was unacceptable for a Secretary of State

It was frigid this morning, and forecasters say that’s led to some record setting snow fall in northern portions of Louisiana and remarkably cold temperatures in the south. National Weather Service Lake Charles meteorologist Rob Meginia says some snow isnt uncommon, but not this much…

Cut 10 (08)   “…quality care“

Five-star running back John Emery from Destrehan says he wants to play for LSU. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The number 7 Tigers take on Rice this Saturday at 630PM

One of the nation’s top high school running backs in the nation has committed to LSU. Destrehan’s John Emery is rated as the second best running back in the country, according to 24-7 sports. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says Emery could be the next great running back to come through Baton Rouge

Cut 3 (11) “…that caliber”
Emery committed to Georgia during the summer, but de-committed 12 days later after watching the Tigers upset the Bulldogs in Death Valley.

Governor Edwards is criticizing a decision by Interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin to publicly claim the former Mayor of New Roads “illegally cast his ballot” in the midterm election, when further review showed Robert Myer was actually eligible to vote. Ardoin says he made that assertion after discovering Myer’s name was never added to the “can’t vote” list after his conviction in January.
Cut 6 (08) “…felon.”

Louisiana residents woke up to cold temps around the state today, with some in the northern portions of the state experiencing record-setting snowfall.  National Weather Service Shreveport meteorologist Mario Valverde says the snowfall was seen spanning several parishes, but the area with the most accumulation this morning is Monroe.

Cut 9 (08) “…over in Monroe.”

National Weather Service Lake Charles meteorologist Rob Meginia says most of the state will see temps at or below freezing tonight and going into tomorrow morning, with the coastal areas likely being the only area spared of getting that low.

Cut 11 (07) “…in the mid 30s.”

The NWS says tonight is the night to bundle up people, pets, pipes, and plants.

The cold temps are raising concerns for State Fire Marshal Butch Browning.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Cold weather has resulted in snow flurries being spotted in the Shreveport area this morning.  National Weather Service meteorologist Aaron Davis says even forecasters were surprised at how quickly the temperature dropped.

Cut 3 (06) “…turn into snow.”

The air temp at surface level was 34 this morning.  The state’s coldest temperatures of the week are still to come.

71 percent of early education programs in the state were rated proficient, up five percent from last year according to the Louisiana Department of Education. Policy Institute for Children Executive Director Melanie Bronfin says the state is seriously lacking in support for working class families early childcare needs.

Cut 11 (08) “…a slot.”

The ACLU of Louisiana is looking for answers from authorities after a Winnfield woman lost sight in her right eye due to a police taser.  ACLU spokesperson Bruce Hamilton says Tanisha White had gone to a private residence to speak with someone, and called the Winnfield Police to ask for a ride and upon their arrival she was eventually tased.
Cut 12 (06)   “in the eye”
Hamilton says the open request for policies regarding the use of force have been unanswered.  The department has not yet commented on the case.

A Winnfield woman has lost sight in her right eye due to a police taser, and now the ACLU wants answers.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (33) “Im Kevin Barnhart.”  

When temperatures go below freezing in Louisiana, the fire risk increases. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the first priority to keep your family safe is to make sure your home has working smoke alarms.

Cut 6 (08) “…time and escape.”

71 percent of early education programs in the state were rated proficient, up five percent from last year according to the Louisiana Department of Education. Policy Institute for Children Executive Director Melanie Bronfin says its solid progress for programs vital to student’s pre-kindergarten educational preparation.

Cut 9 (07) “…their ratings.”

Six percent of programs were rated excellent, up from 3 percent last year.

Cold weather has resulted in snow flurries being spotted in the Shreveport area this morning.  National Weather Service meteorologist Aaron Davis says even forecasters were surprised at how quickly the temperature dropped. Davis says the state’s coldest temperatures of the week are still to come.

Cut 5 (04)  “…the lowest temperatures.” 

Cold weather has resulted in snow flurries being spotted in the Shreveport area this morning.  National Weather Service meteorologist Aaron Davis says even forecasters were surprised at how quickly the temperature dropped.

Cut 3 (06) “…turn into snow.”

The air temp at surface level was 34 this morning, and those Cold temps are raising concerns for State Fire Marshal Butch Browning.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

71 percent of early education programs in the state were rated proficient, up five percent from last year, but 23 percent of child care providers did not make the cut this year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education. Policy Institute for Children Executive Director Melanie Bronfin says state shouldn’t have any non-proficient providers, something that can only be accomplished with better funding.

Cut 10 (08)   “…quality care“

Six percent of programs were rated excellent, up from 3 percent last year.

The ACLU of Louisiana is looking for answers from authorities after a Winnfield woman lost sight in her right eye due to a police taser.  ACLU spokesperson Bruce Hamilton says often tasers are used in ways that they should not be, and the goal is to make sure this type of incident doesn’t happen again.

Cut 14 (08) “…have severe consequences.”

Cold weather has resulted in snow flurries being spotted in the Shreveport area this morning.  National Weather Service meteorologist Aaron Davis says even forecasters were surprised at how quickly the temperature dropped.The air temp at surface level was 34 this morning.  Davis says the snow didn’t stick…

Cut 4 (04) “…maintain the snow.″

The cold temps predicted to be impacting Louisiana this week are significant and State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is remind people to stay warm in a safe manner.  Browning insists that no one use a kitchen stove top or oven in an attempt to warm their home.

Cut 8 (10) “…cause a fire.”

71 percent of early education programs in the state were rated proficient, up five percent from last year according to the Louisiana Department of Education. Policy Institute for Children Executive Director Melanie Bronfin says the state is seriously lacking in support for working class families early childcare needs.

Cut 11 (08) “…a slot.”

The ACLU of Louisiana is looking for answers from authorities after a Winnfield woman lost sight in her right eye due to a police taser.  ACLU spokesperson Bruce Hamilton says Tanisha White had gone to a private residence to speak with someone, and called the Winnfield Police to ask for a ride and upon their arrival she was eventually tased.
Cut 12 (06)   “in the eye”
Hamilton says the open request for policies regarding the use of force have been unanswered.  The department has not yet commented on the case.

Republican Senator Rick Ward of Port Allen is attempting to build awareness and public support for a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River with a TV ad that started airing last week.  Ward says The bridge doesn’t have a solidified location yet, but eh estimated cost is about $1 billion, and says they are looking into several avenues to get that funded.

Cut 15 (11) “…of that sort.”

Ward says the ads are running to let the public know they’ll have the opportunity to vote on the matter, possibly in 2019.

The cold temps predicted to be impacting Louisiana this week are significant and State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is remind people to stay warm in a safe manner.  Browning says the first priority to keep your family safe is to make sure your home has working smoke alarms.

Cut 6 (08) “…time and escape.”

71 percent of early education programs in the state were rated proficient, up five percent from last year according to the Louisiana Department of Education. Policy Institute for Children Executive Director Melanie Bronfin says its solid progress for programs vital to student’s pre-kindergarten educational preparation.

Cut 9 (07) “…their ratings.”

Bronfin says a lack of funding is holding the state’s ratings back, and financially hampering working class families. She says their numbers show that two thirds of kids come from single parent households, or households where both parents work, but only seven percent of kids qualify for childcare financial assistance.

Louisiana Federation of Teachers President Larry Carter says if the legislature stalls on a teacher pay raise, you could see a mass walk out by the end of the school year. A recent survey found 61 percent of educators would support a strike. Carter says L-F-T leadership is waiting to see the revenue forecast for next year, but some are ready to make an immediate statement.

Cut 7 (07) “…out today”

The average pay in 2015-1016 for a teacher in Louisiana was 49,900 dollars, over 1,700 dollars lower than the regional average. The national average is 58,000.

Cold weather has resulted in snow flurries being spotted in the northern portion of the Bayou State this morning.  National Weather Service Shreveport meteorologist Aaron Davis says the rapid drop in temperature surprised forecasters.

Cut 3 (06) “…turn into snow.”

The air temp at surface level was 34 this morning.

Republican Senator Rick Ward of Port Allen is attempting to build awareness and public support for a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River with a TV ad that started airing last week.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (33) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Hammond Magnet High has been searched and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says the building is clear of any threats to students and faculty after the school was shut down for the second day in a row after authorities identified a potential safety threat. An increased law enforcement presence will be on hand as classes are set to resume tomorrow.

Republican Senator Rick Ward of Port Allen is attempting to build awareness and public support for a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River with a TV ad that started airing last week.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (33) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

_____________________________________________

The Louisiana Federation of Teachers says some sort of job action is possible this school year if the state legislature doesn’t fund a pay raise for teachers and school support workers. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 2 (30) “Im Matt Doyle”  

After losing Dez Bryant to an Achilles injury, the Saints have signed veteran receiver Brandon Marshall. Payton says Marshall brings experience to the Black and Gold…

Cut 17 (15) “plans are”

The Saints lead the NFL in scoring at 37 points a game and they have scored on 66-percent of their possessions. But Payton sees where they can get better…

Cut 18 (20) “haven’t been good”

________________________________

Since LSU’s upset win over Georgia, the Tigers offense hasn’t looked good, failing to reach 360 total yards in their last three games. Coach Ed Orgeron believes they have lost their identity and the coaching staff is searching for a way to get the offense back on track…

Cut 19 (15)   “…it maybe.”

LSU is a huge favorite to beat Rice on Saturday as the Owls have just one win on the season. Could we see sophomore quarterback Myles Brennan. Orgeron says Brennan has been battling a minor injury which kept him from playing earlier, but the coach is pleased with his back-up Q-B’s development…

Cut 20 (16) “…healthier.”