Governor John Bel Edwards has plans to recommend a raise of at least a grand for public school teachers, the first substantial raise in about a decade.  The plan would also see cafeteria workers and other personel get a pay best of $500 annually.  The governor’s education policy advisor Donald Songy says the state can afford it, thanks to a strengthening economy…

Cut 8 (06) “…the additional revenue.”

Response from teachers unions has been mixed, with one of the state’s two major organizations saying 1,000 just isnt enough considering Bayou teachers a 1,850 dollars below the regional average.

An Alexandria woman faces second-degree murder in the death of her husband in front of their three children Saturday in the parking lot of a Walmart. Alexandria Police say 31-year-old Kayla Coutee shot her 30-year-old estranged husband, Thomas Coutee. Corporal Wade Bourgeois…

cut 9 (10) “…that day”

Could we see a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico this week? Don Molino has more on that…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Molino.”  

Drivers on I-12 West between Hammond and Walker got a nasty surprise today as the road was littered with nails, leading to over a dozen flats for commuters. State Police Spokesperson Trooper Bryan Lee says  it’s not too uncommon, and as such there’s a special vehicle ready to go when the nails hit the road.

Cut 13 (09) “left out”

A disorganized area of thunderstorms in the northwest Caribbean Sea is grabbing the attention of forecasters. Seth Warthen, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says the chances of development of anything major are negligible. Warthen says once the storm moves north, the risk for a major impact in Louisiana is fairly low.

Cut 5 (05)  “…into the weekend.” 

Governor John Bel Edwards has plans to recommend a raise of at least a grand for public school teachers, the first substantial raise in about a decade.  The plan would also see cafeteria workers and other personel get a pay best of $500 annually.  The governor’s education policy advisor Donald Songy says the message from Edwards to the teachers is clear.

Cut 6 (06) “…southern regional average.”

Bayou State teachers are paid 1,850 dollars less than the regional average, and nearly 10,000 dollars less than the national average.

An Alexandria woman faces second-degree murder in the death of her husband in front of their three children Saturday in the parking lot of a Walmart. Alexandria Police say 31-year-old Kayla Coutee shot her 30-year-old estranged husband, Thomas Coutee. Corporal Wade Bourgeois Says there were a lot of posts on social media questioning the second-degree murder charge. But under Louisiana law, planning a murder doesn’t result in a first-degree murder charge.

Cut 10 (11) “that works”

Drivers on I-12 West between Hammond and Walker got a nasty surprise today as the road was littered with nails, leading to over a dozen flats for commuters. Authorities aren’t sure if this was intentional, or just a case of bad luck, but either way State Police Spokesperson Trooper Bryan Lee says it sure did cause a lot trouble for quite a few drivers.

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Governor John Bel Edwards has plans to recommend a raise of at least a grand for public school teachers, the first substantial raise in about a decade.  The plan would also see cafeteria workers and other personel get a pay boost of $500 annually.  The governor’s education policy advisor Edward Songy says the message from Edwards to the teachers is clear.

Cut 6 (06) “…southern regional average.”

Songy says the extra money to fund the pay raises will likely come from a stronger economy.

Drivers on I-12 West approaching Baton Rouge got a nasty surprise today as the road was littered with nails, leading to over a dozen flats for commuters. Authorities aren’t sure if this was intentional, or just a case of bad luck, but either way State Police Spokesperson Trooper Bryan Lee says it sure did cause a lot trouble for quite a few drivers.

Cut 12, 9 seconds, those issues

I-12 West is now open to traffic.

There are concerns about LSU’s offensive line heading into Saturday’s SEC opener against Auburn. For the second straight week, the Tigers had trouble protecting quarterback Joe Burrow, who was sacked twice and completed just 10 passes in a 31-0 win over Southeastern Louisiana. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says they got a lot of work to do…

Cut 13 (10) “…there are concerns”

And the Saints D got an Ivy League Education yesterday from Harvard grad Ryan Fitzpatrick who took Cam Jordan and Co. to school to the tune of 417 yards through the air and 5 total touchdowns in the Bucs upset 48-40 win over the Black and Gold. It’s yet another year in a row New Orleans has failed to win their opening game. They went 0-2 to start the year last year.

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says he’s ready to vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the US Supreme Court.

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

The Louisiana Department of Health reports 47 women died from pregnancy-related causes in a six-year span starting in 2011, one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the nation. L-D-H Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee says those numbers do reflect the previous administration, and they’re hoping for better results from the Medicaid expansion that substantially increased insurance coverage levels statewide.

Cut 5 (10)  “…after pregnancy .” 

The LSU Tigers will welcome Southeastern Louisiana into Tiger Stadium tonight for the first meeting between the schools on the football field since 1949. LSU is coming off a victory over Miami, with starting quarterback Joe Burrow threw for just 140 yards against the Hurricanes.  Head Coach Ed Orgeron says they want to throw the ball more on tonight…

Cut 8 (10) “…points.”

LSU has adopted and begun enforcing a new policy that bars on campus organizations from distributing hard liquor at their gatherings and events. The policy has also been adopted by 6,100 fraternities across the nation in a push to curb alcohol abuse. LSU Dean of Students Mari Fuentes-Martin says they considered the proposal in spring, and got everyone on board to start the year.

Cut 12 (10)   “information” 

The LSU Tigers will welcome Southeastern Louisiana into Tiger Stadium tonight for the first meeting between the schools on the football field since 1949. LSU is coming off a victory over Miami, while the Lions lost last week to ULM. But Southeastern Quarterback Chason Virgil threw for 358 yards. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s impressed with the Fresno State transfer

Cut 7 (10) “…well coached.”

The Louisiana Department of Health reports 47 women died from pregnancy-related causes in a six-year span starting in 2011, one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the nation. L-D-H Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee says it’s a startling problem, specifically within one population.

Cut 3 (10) “…up call” 

LSU has adopted and begun enforcing a new policy that bars on campus organizations from distributing hard liquor at their gatherings and events, this as a result of the suspected hazing death of Maxwell Gruver last September, where authorities say the Phi Delta Theta pledge was pressured into chugging 190 proof booze as part of his fraternity initiation. Fuentes-Martin says it will take a lot of effort to undo the boozing cultures in frats, where even mentorship interactions involve liquor

Cut 13 (09) “are happening”

After four days of hearings, Lousiaina Senator John Kennedy says will vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh as the newest member of the US Supreme Court.  Democrats are upset the White House has yet to release documents from Kavanaugh’s time as a top White House aide to President George W Bush. But Kennedy says committee chairman and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley already released 450-thousand pages of documents about Judge Kavanaugh

Cut 11 (12) “…put together.”

A report says Louisiana saw 47 women die from causes related to their pregnancies between 2011 and 2016. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

A crash involving two vehicles has killed two, including a Montgomery, LA police officer. Troopers responded to the crash Friday night around 6:30 p.m. on Hwy 71, in Montgomery. The crash involved a police vehicle driven by 24 year old Kirt R. Ricks III and a Ford pickup, driven by 65-year-old Gary W. Pinder.

Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

The LSU Tigers will welcome Southeastern Louisiana into Tiger Stadium tonight for the first meeting between the schools on the football field since 1949. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron knows that this is the game of their life for some players on the S-L-U football team…

Cut 6 (10) “…lights out.”

After four days of hearings, Lousiaina Senator John Kennedy says will confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh as the newest member of the US Supreme Court. Kennedy, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, says a vote will occur later this month

Cut 9 (09) “…smart.”

The hard alcohol ban at fraternities was put into place as a result of the suspected  hazing death of Maxwell Gruver last September, where authorities say the Phi Delta Theta pledge was pressured into chugging 190 proof booze as part of his fraternity initiation. Fuentes-Martin says it will take a lot of effort to undo the boozing cultures in frats, where even mentorship interactions involve liquor

Cut 13 (09) “are happening”

After four days of hearings, Lousiaina Senator John Kennedy says will vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh as the newest member of the US Supreme Court.  Democrats are upset the White House has yet to release documents from Kavanaugh’s time as a top White House aide to President George W Bush. But Kennedy says committee chairman and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley already released 450-thousand pages of documents about Judge Kavanaugh

Cut 11 (12) “…put together.”

The LSU Tigers will welcome Southeastern Louisiana into Tiger Stadium tomorrow night for the first meeting between the schools on the football field since 1949. LSU is coming off a victory over Miami, while the Lions lost last week to ULM. But Southeastern Quarterback Chason Virgil threw for 358 yards. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s impressed with the Fresno State transfer

Cut 7 (10) “…well coached.”

The Louisiana Department of Health reports 47 women died from pregnancy-related causes in a six-year span starting in 2011, one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the nation. L-D-H Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee says it’s a startling problem, specifically within one population.

Cut 3 (10) “…up call” 

A report says Louisiana saw 47 women die from causes related to their pregnancies between 2011 and 2016. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Louisiana’s Supreme Court has overturned the conviction and death sentence of a man who prosecutors say lured a 12 year old boy to his death by sending text messages in which he pretended to be a teenage girl.  The high court says Brian Horn’s rights were violated when his lawyer conceded at the 2014 trial that Horn killed Justin Bloxom of DeSoto Parish.  The case will now go back for a new trial.

The LSU Tigers will welcome Southeastern Louisiana into Tiger Stadium tomorrow night for the first meeting between the schools on the football field since 1949. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron knows that this is the game of their life for some players on the S-L-U football team…

Cut 6 (10) “…lights out.”

After four days of hearings, Lousiaina Senator John Kennedy says will confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh as the newest member of the US Supreme Court. Kennedy, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, says a vote will occur later this month

Cut 9 (09) “…smart.”

After four days of hearing, Lousiaina Senator John Kennedy says he’s ready to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh as the newest member of the US Supreme Court. Kennedy, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, believes Kavanaugh will issue opinions based on what the law says and not what it should be…

Cut 10 (06) “…or think clearly”

LSU has adopted and begun enforcing a new policy that bars on campus organizations from distributing hard liquor at their gatherings and events. The policy has also been adopted by 6,100 fraternities across the nation in a push to curb alcohol abuse. LSU Dean of Students Mari Fuentes-Martin says they considered the proposal in spring, and got everyone on board to start the year.

Cut 12 (10)   “information” 

The North-American Interfraternity Conference national policy is now in effect at organizations on over 800 campuses.

The Louisiana Department of Health reports 47 women died from pregnancy-related causes in a six-year span starting in 2011, one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the nation. There’s been national attention paid to the notable increase in deaths, but there’s still debate as to exactly why the numbers are skyrocketing. L-D-H Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee says while there may not be a consensus as to why there’s some good steps that can be taken to reduce the totals.

Cut 4 (10) “…need it.”

The LSU Tigers will welcome Southeastern Louisiana into Tiger Stadium tomorrow night for the first meeting between the schools on the football field since 1949. LSU is coming off a victory over Miami, but LSU’s starting quarterback Joe Burrow threw for just 140 yards against the Hurricanes. Head Coach Orgeron says they want to throw the ball more on Saturday…

Cut 8 (10) “…points.”

The LSU Tigers will welcome Southeastern Louisiana into Tiger Stadium tomorrow night for the first meeting between the schools on the football field since 1949. LSU is coming off a victory over Miami, while the Lions lost last week to ULM. But Southeastern Quarterback Chason Virgil threw for 358 yards. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s impressed with the Fresno State transfer.

Cut 7 (10) “…well coached.”

The Louisiana Department of Health reports 47 women died from pregnancy-related causes in a six-year span starting in 2011, one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the nation.  There’s been national attention paid to the notable increase in deaths, but there’s still debate as to exactly why the numbers are skyrocketing.  L-D-H Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee says while there may not be a consensus as to why there’s some good steps that can be taken to reduce the totals.

Cut 4 (10) “…need it.”

The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday kicks off today, but the savings won’t be as substantial as in years past. That’s due to the legislature’s decision to end state sales tax holidays in the final budget compromise from the special session. But local sales tax exemptions are still in effect.  Local Sales Tax Board Executive Director Roger Bergeron says the often notable difference in local tax rates won’t matter this weekend.

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The back of a Mandeville synagogue was covered swastikas and other Nazi symbols and messages that were discovered Wednesday morning. The phrase “Synagogue of Satan” and “burn” were clearly displayed on the Northshore Jewish Congregation’s walls, along with white supremacist code numbers. Mandeville Police Chief Gerald Sticker says they’re looking for information from the public, because the time frame when it could have occurred was so wide.

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