Tropical Storm Gordon had little effect on Louisiana.  The storm made landfall last night near the Alabama-Mississippi line.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says when it comes to monitoring the weather, better safe than sorry.

Cut 6 (07) “…was an overreaction.”

A Baton Rouge man who’d been accused of attempted murder of a police officer during a traffic stop last month has had his charges dropped by the DA. The officer says while retreating, 21-year-old Raheem Howard fired at him, but the DA says there’s just not enough evidence to back that up. Howard’s lawyer, Ron Haley, says it’s a troubling incident that needs further investigation.

Cut 3 (07) “…looked at” 

LSU’s impressive win over Miami and big move up the rankings has resulted in an increase in sales for LSU merchandise. Owner of the Purple and Gold Sports Shop, Pat Randazza, says winning on the football field always brings in more foot traffic

Cut 12 (09)   “    we know” 

A conference committee began discussions on a new Farm Bill today on Capitol Hill, with Republicans pushing for major reforms to food stamp eligibility.  Congressman Ralph Abraham from Richland Parish is on the committee and he supports a work or educational requirement for an able bodied adult to be eligible for SNAP. Abraham says employers are desperate for labor, and this is a good step towards pushing the unemployed into the workforce.
Cut 9 (10) “…not working”

Expectations were not high heading into this season among the LSU fan base, but LSU’s impressive win over Miami and big move up the rankings has resulted in an increase in sales for LSU merchandise. Owner of the Purple and Gold Sports Shop, Pat Randazza expects an uptick in sales for at least the next couple of weeks…

Cut 14 (12) “…huge”

Tropical Storm Gordon had little effect on Louisiana.  The storm made landfall last night near the Alabama-Mississippi line.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says portions of the state will still see much-needed rainfall.

Cut 8 (08) “…today and tomorrow.”

A Baton Rouge man who’d been accused of attempted murder of a police officer during a traffic stop last month has had his charges dropped by the DA. The officer says while retreating, 21-year-old Raheem Howard fired at him, but the DA says there’s just not enough evidence to back that up. Howard’s lawyer, Ron Haley says the department is in need of additional reforms.

Cut 5 (10)  “…at large .” 

A conference committee began discussions on a new Farm Bill today on Capitol Hill, with Republicans pushing for major reforms to food stamp eligibility.  Congressman Ralph Abraham says part of the food stamp reform effort is a push to provide additional financial support for SNAP beneficiaries who want to pursue job training or advance their education.

Cut 11 (07) “…to success”

Tropical Storm Gordon spared Louisiana, but state climatologist Barry Keim says this is no time to think hurricane season is over.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (25) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

LSU’s impressive win over Miami and big move up the rankings has resulted in an increase in sales for LSU merchandise. Owner of the Purple and Gold Sports Shop, Pat Randazza, says polo shirts and tank tops are big sellers heading into Saturday’s game.

Cut 13 (07) “make payment”

A Baton Rouge man who’d been accused of attempted murder of a police officer during a traffic stop last month has had his charges dropped by the DA due to a lack of evidence. Officer Yuseff Hamadeh initiated the traffic stop on August 7^th over a missing license plate. During the stop Raheem Howard fled the scene and was pursued, at which point the Hamadeh says he was shot at, which prompted the officer to open fire. But Howards Lawyer, Ron Haley says it’s obvious at this point that Howard didn’t even have a gun.

Cut 4 (10) “…the officer”

A conference committee began discussions on a new Farm Bill today on Capitol Hill, with Republicans pushing for work requirements for food stamp eligibility. There’s seven million job openings in American, but many of them are minimum to low wage. Congressman Ralph Abraham says a key part of the reform is finding ways to get people jobs that pay enough to get them off the dole.

Cut 10 (09) “…that issue”

A Baton Rouge man, Raheem Howard, has been cleared of charges after an officer accused him of attempted murder during a traffic stop. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Tropical Storm Gordon will likely not have any long lasting effects on the state.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana was spared by  Gordon due to two factors. As Gordon came ashore, it was further east in the cone of uncertainty, and it wasn’t as fierce as some had projected the storm to be.

Cut 7 (08) “…being a hurricane.”

Farm Bill hearings continued today on Capitol Hill, with Republicans pushing for major reforms to food stamp eligibility. North Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham says they’re looking to implement work mandates or 20 hour a week volunteer, and educational requirements. Abraham says employers are desperate for labor, and this is a good step towards pushing the unemployed into the workforce.
Cut 9 (10) “…not working”

LSU’s impressive win over Miami and big move up the rankings has resulted in an increase sales for LSU merchandise. Owner of Purple and Gold Sports shop Pat Randazza says winning on the football field always brings in more foot traffic into their store

Cut 12 (09)   “         we know” 

For the coastal areas of Louisiana, Tropical Storm Gordon is now in the books with very little effect on the region.  The storm made landfall last night near the Alabama-Mississippi line.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says when it comes to monitoring the weather, better safe than sorry.

Cut 6 (07) “…was an overreaction.”

A Baton Rouge man who’d been accused of attempted murder of a police officer during a traffic stop last month has had his charges dropped by the DA. The officer says while retreating, 21-year-old Raheem Howard fired at him, but the DA says there’s just not enough evidence to back that up. Howard’s lawyer, Ron Haley, says it’s a troubling incident that needs further investigation.

Cut 3 (07) “…looked at” 

Hamadeh fatally shot another man during a traffic stop in 2017. No video evidence exists of that incident.

Senator John Kennedy had a front row seat to the Judiciary Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Judge Brett Kavanagh that got a bit rowdy between the protesters and Democrats on the committee who excoriated their colleagues to refusing to release what they say are key documents about the judge. Kennedy waded in, saying the judicial selection process wasn’t the place for these kinds of fights. the Senator says in due time the Judge’s record will be scrutinized.

Cut 9 (11)  “…have discretion”

Protesters, frequently vocally interrupted the proceedings, and at one point the father of a Parkland High shooting victim approached Kavanaugh, but his handshake was rejected.

Eyes across the Bayou State continue to monitor the impact of Gordon.  National Weather Service Meteorologist Eric Carpenter says with Gordon’s move inland, the storm should slow down as northern portions of the state feels the impact of rain. Carpenter says the amount of rain to brace for depends on where the storm happens to finally stall.

Cut 12 (07) “…end up being light.”

LSU Health New Orleans is joining an international study that’s showing positive results in the search for alternatives to knee replacement for those who suffer chronic pain. They’re the first US based organization to join the study. Associate Professor Vinod Dasa says the CartiHeal system cores out the arthritic regions of the knee, and then begins the process of regrowth.

Cut 4 (10) “…cartilage”

This week marks the 12^th anniversary of the disappearance Clint Nelson.  Nelson was last seen on the evening of September 1, 2006 when he was walking out of a party in Bossier Parish.  Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Lt. Bill Davis says they’re still looking for any tips the public can provide

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Senator John Kennedy had a front row seat to the Judiciary Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Judge Brett Kavanagh that got a bit rowdy between the protesters and Democrats on the committee who excoriated their colleagues to refusing to release what they say are key documents about the judge. Kennedy waded in, saying the judicial selection process wasn’t the place for these kinds of fights.

Cut 7 (09) “…spiritually”

LSU Health New Orleans has some promising news for those who suffer from chronic knee pain. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 1 (30)  “I’m Matt Doyle”

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Eyes across the Bayou State continue to monitor the impact of Gordon.  Kevin Barnhart speaks to the National Weather Service in Jackson Mississippi with more.

Cut 2 (30) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

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This week marks twelve years since Clint Nelson left a party in Bossier Parish on the evening of September 1, 2006, and hasn’t been seen since.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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LSU Health New Orleans is joining an international study that’s showing positive results in the search for alternatives to knee replacement for those who suffer chronic pain. They’re the first US based organization to join the study. Associate Professor Vinod Dasa says the CartiHeal system cores out the arthritic regions of the knee, and then begins the process of regrowth.

Cut 4 (10) “…cartilage”

But it’s early on in the process, so the treatment is not yet approved for the full general public. Dasa says along with a general health screening, there are some specific restrictions for participation.

Cut 5 (08) “…or surgeries”

Patients at LSU Health New Orleans who meet the criteria, and are not receiving knee replacements are eligible for the trail.

Vinod says the early results have been promising, and if the trial continues its success it could be a big relief for thousands who suffer, but are not eligible for traditional knee replacements.

Cut 7 (09) “…spiritually”

Protesters, frequently vocally interrupted the proceedings, and at one point the father of a Parkland High shooting victim approached Kavanaugh, but his handshake was rejected.

Kennedy reiterated his earlier position that he’s looking for a Justice who will be a strict originalist interpreter of the constitution.

Cut 8 (09)  “…to be.”

But the Senator says in due time the Judge’s record will be scrutinized.

Cut 9 (11)  “…have discretion”

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Eyes across the Bayou State continue to monitor the impact of Gordon.  National Weather Service Meteorologist Eric Carpenter says with Gordon’s move inland, the storm should slow down as northern portions of the state feels the impact of rain.

Cut 10 (07)   “…see rainfall increase.“
Carpenter says not only should residents prepare for the storm to slow down, but to possibly even come to a halt over the state.

Cut 11 (11) “…heavy rain threat.” 

Carpenter says the amount of rain to brace for depends on where the storm happens to finally stall.

Cut 12 (07) “…end up being light.”

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This week marks the 12^th anniversary of the disappearance Clint Nelson.  Nelson was last seen on the evening of September 1, 2006 when he was walking out of a party in Bossier Parish.  Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Lt. Bill Davis says investigators have combed through tips and are continuing to ask for the public’s help with the case.

Cut 13 (06) “…of Clint Nelson.”

Davis says the Nelson’s mother has been persistently vocal with investigators about finding closure for the case.

Cut 14 (10) “…what we can”

Davis adds that every tip throughout the years that has come their way is very much appreciated.

Cut 15 (08) “…that’s for sure.”

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11th ranked LSU will play the rest of the season without its top pass rusher as Coach Ed Orgeron says K’Lavon Chaisson suffered a knee injury in the win over the Miami Hurricanes

Cut 16 (20) “. that position” 

Chaisson plays the “Buck” position in Dave Aranda’s defense. Sophomore Andre Anthony replaced Chaisson after he suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game. Sophomore Ray Thornton, JUCO transfer Travez Moore and freshman Jarell Cherry could also see more time on the field.

LSU threw for just 140 yards in the win over the Hurricanes. Orgeron says the passing game can improve and it starts with the offensive line giving quarterback Joe Burrow more time to throw

Cut 17 (20)  “good defense” 

Cut 18 (20) “…my ability” 

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After beating South Alabama in Mobile, Louisiana Tech hosts Southern in the home opener this Saturday. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz likes playing in state schools

Cut 19 (18) “  we maket” 

Junior running back Jaqwis Dancy led the Bulldogs to victory last week as he averaged 10 yards a carry and finished with 144 yards and two touchdowns against South Alabama. Holtz says if Dancy stays healthy, he’ll rush for over 1,000 yards this season,which is remarkable considering he was diagnosed with cancer in 2016…

Cut 20 (20) “  see Christmas” 

Tropical Storm Gordon looks more like a problem for Mississippi and Alabama, as the storm is expected to make landfall late tonight on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  As of the 4PM NHC advisory, Gordon is sitting 90 miles south of Mobile, with max sustained winds of 70 miles per hour. Danielle Manning, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says Gordon is expected to move through Mississippi tomorrow and enter northeast Louisiana as a tropical depression by night fall

Cut 8 (10) “…that area.”

Despite weakening projections, 200 Louisiana National Guardsmen have been activated in southeast Louisiana. General Glenn Curtis says they are ready to assist if water rescues are necessary…

Cut 11 (12) “…in Hammond”

A contractor accused of ripping off customers across five parishes after the 2016 flood receives a four-year prison sentence and is forced to repay 84-thousand dollars to 11 Livingston Parish victims. 41-year-old Matthew Morris was indicted on 51 counts, but ended up pleading guilty to only one. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says the state got what it needed to out of the case.

Cut 12 (10)   “…done justice

Pineville Police Chief Don Weatherford says he’s disappointed with Sergeant Edric Smith who was arrested on a battery charge for an incident that happened during a youth softball game on the University of Louisiana at Monroe campus. Smith allegedly attacked an umpire, punching the official three times in the face. The 45-year-old sergeant was released on a one-thousand dollar bond.

Governor John Bel Edwards is asking residents in southeast Louisiana not to take Tropical Storm Gordon lightly.  As of the 4PM advisory, Gordon is 445 miles East South East of the mouth of the Mississippi River with max sustained winds of 50MPH. Edwards says there is still a chance for some nasty weather in the Bayou State…
Cut 9 (12) “…four feet”
St. Tammany and Washington parishes are in the cone of uncertainty as Gordon moves closer to the northern Gulf Coast. St. Tammany President Pat Brister says 40-thousand sandbags were distributed yesterday.
Cut 3 (06) “…bit of water.”
The National Hurricane Center says 4 to 8 inches is possible in northeast Louisiana when Gordon reaches the Mississippi Delta as a tropical depression tomorrow.

A contractor accused of ripping off customers in five parishes after the 2016 flood has received a four-year prison sentence and forced to repay 84-thousand dollars to at least nine Livingston Parish victims. 41-year-old Matthew Morris was indicted on 51 counts, but ended up pleading guilty to only one. Morris is still facing charges in Ascension, East Baton Rouge, St. John the Baptist, and Terrebonne, but Legal Analyst Tim Meche says there’s a likely reason why the first cases were tried in Livingston.
Cut 14 (08) “…at that”
Authorities say Morris would defraud victims and then place liens on their homes.

And LSU football coach Ed Orgeron announced today that edge rusher K’Lavon Chaission will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury…
cut 30 (10) “…great career”
Chaission is the Tigers best pass rusher.

Governor John Bel Edwards is asking residents in southeast Louisiana not to take Tropical Storm Gordon lightly, even though forecast models predict a landfall in Mississippi later tonight. Edwards says there is still a chance for some nasty weather in the Bayou State. Edwards says Gordon could also deliver some bad weather to northeast Louisiana tomorrow as that region of the state is under a flash flood watch….

Cut 10 (09) “…too late”

And while the storm has seen it’s projections downgraded from a hurricane at landfall to a tropical storm, there are still a few areas of Southeast Louisiana that may end up getting some nasty weather as a result of the system. St. Tammany President Pat Brister says the parish could experience tropical storm force winds.

Cut 4 (10) “…every call”

A contractor accused of ripping off customers across five parishes after the 2016 flood receives a four-year prison sentence and is forced to repay 84-thousand dollars to 11 Livingston Parish victims. 41-year-old Matthew Morris was indicted on 51 counts, but ended up pleading guilty to only one. Morris is still facing charges in Ascension, East Baton Rouge, St. John the Baptist, and Terrebonne Parishes, but Legal Analyst Tim Meche says there’s a likely reason why the first cases were tried in Livingston.

Cut 14 (08) “…at that”

Authorities say Morris would sign contracts with victims of the 2016 flood, and then either not finish, or never even begin work. After the clients would cease payments, Morris would place leans on their properties.

And LSU’s best edge rusher, K’Lavon Chaisson, who had to be assisted off the field in the 4^th quarter of the big win over Miami is now expected to miss 2 to 3 weeks of time rehabbing a bum knee. But it’s not all bad news, as the Tiers have vaulted up the AP rankings to number 11.