Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is urging the nominee to head the FDA to come to Louisiana to learn about the state’s seafood industry. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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LSU’s star tight end has avoided surgery after injuring his knee in the loss against Ole Miss, but he is expected to miss some time. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says President Trump’s nominee to head the FDA, Dr. Heidi Overton, should learn about the state’s seafood industry as part of her confirmation process. Nungesser expressed that sentiment in a letter to Senator Bill Cassidy, saying tariffs on shrimp imports is a good start, but it’s only a starting point.

Cut 3 (11) “…up their act.”

Nungesser says in his letter that Overton should visit Louisiana as part of that learning process. 

Cut 4 (15) “…into this country.”

Nungesser says the state’s seafood industry needs strong safeguards to protect not only the people who eat the seafood, but also the people who catch the seafood locally.

Cut 5 (08) “…a lot safer.”

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If you thought gasoline was expensive, that’s nothing compared to diesel. Here in Louisiana, diesel is now averaging more than six dollars a gallon. Even though most of you likely do not drive a vehicle that runs on diesel fuel, that high cost of diesel will be passed on in the form of higher prices on groceries and other goods. In an effort to get diesel prices under control, Governor Landry is calling for a 90-day pause on diesel exports. In an interview with CNBC, Landry blames Washington for allowing diesel prices to spiral out of control.

Cut 6 (10) “…fuel on supply.”

Landry notes that the U.S. is sending a record amount of diesel to Europe.

Cut 7 (15) “…pay for it.”

Landry says while the overall solution needs to be wide-ranging, his temporary export moratorium is a start.

Cut 8 (08) “…prices to fall.”

However, not everyone is on board with Landry’s idea. The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association says with pipelines for domestic diesel transportation already at maximum capacity, halting exports of diesel would only force refineries to reduce production, which would decrease the production of gasoline.

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The LSU Tigers suffered a tough loss on Saturday night to Ole Miss and sustained a couple of major injuries to key players. Tight end Trey’Dez Green and defensive back Dashawn Spears each suffered knee injuries. Spears will reportedly miss the season with a torn ACL. Coach Lane Kiffin says the injuries are not ideal…

Cut 9 (10)  “…great feeling.”

Green’s injury is not season ending, but his mother said in a Facebook post that her son will miss time with some bad sprains and bruises. Kiffin says not having Spears will be a big loss for the defense…

Cut 10 (12) “…on defense.” 

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw and ran for a touchdown but it only completed 59-percent of his passes and it took him a little while to settle down. Kiffin says he liked the fight Leavitt showed, but improvement is needed…

Cut 11 (11) “…both games.”

LSU will host Texas A&M this Saturday night. Both teams lost their SEC openers.

The wait is almost over. LSU is just one day away from taking on Ole Miss, and Tiger fans are hitting the road. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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LSU and Ole Miss are meeting for the 115^th time since 1894 on Saturday night, never have the emotions been higher in this rivalry. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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LSU fans are hitting the road to support the Tigers in Oxford this weekend. Record crowds are expected for the top-10 clash between LSU and Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin’s homecoming. Sally Steil with the LSU Alumni Association says she’s already heard from thousands of fans.

Cut 3 (12) “…into Oxford.”

The LSU-Ole Miss rivalry is always a big one, but Stiel says this year’s matchup has a different feel because of all the drama around Kiffin’s departure.

Cut 4 (11) “…what happens”

Stiel says Tiger Nation can relate to how Rebels fans feel after facing Nick Saban at Alabama for all those years. She knows emotions are high in Oxford, but she hopes that won’t stop anyone from having a good time.

Cut 5 (10) “…be there.”

LSU and Ole Miss kick off at 6:30.

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The calendar says Fall starts next week, but it’s still hot. LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says high temperatures this weekend will be in the 90s and it will be warm for the LSU-Ole Miss game…

Cut 6 (09) “…Oxford, Mississippi.”

But Keim says there is a sign that fall is right around the corner and that is the humidity level has dropped, which has helped drop our morning lows into the upper 60s and lower 70s…

Cut 7 (08) “..in place.”

Keim says the lower humidity makes it easier to be outside for a longer period…

Cut 8 (08) “.over the summer.”

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Republican U-S Senator Bill Cassidy is not in support of President Trump’s proposal to give every adult American five-thousand dollars if the Republican Party maintains control of Congress after the mid-term elections. Cassidy says the dividend checks will add to the country’s out-of-control debt…

Cut 9 (06)  “…oppose it.”

Cassidy says the five-thousand-dollar dividend will actually cost Americans more money, because it will increase the U-S national debt, which is at 40-trillion dollars…

Cut 10 (10) “…other things.” 

Several Republican lawmakers have spoken out against President Trump’s five-thousand dollar payments to Americans. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not endorsed it. Cassidy says dividend checks will increase the cost of living as it will raise borrowing costs and inflation…

Cut 11 (09) “…the country.”

Cassidy says if you want Americans to have more money, reduce health care costs.

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The game that has been talked about for months is finally here as seventh ranked LSU visits eighth ranked Ole Miss in a huge matchup to begin the SEC schedule for both teams. Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin is well aware of the abilities of the Rebels two big playmakers on offense, Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy…

Cut 12 (15) “…up front.” 

Emotions will be high as Kiffin makes his return to Ole Miss, a school he coached at for six years. Ole Miss Coach Pete Golding says who ever executes the best will win…

Cut 13 (12) “…win the game.”

Kick off is at 6:30.

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The Saints travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens on Sunday. It will be the 2026 debut for running back Alvin Kamara and defensive end Cameron Jordan, as both have been ruled fully available. Saints head coach Kellen Moore says Kamara will split carries with Travis Etienne and Kendre Miller.

Cut 14 (11) “…Travis will.”

Wide receiver Chris Olave and edge rusher Chase Young are both questionable after being limited in the last two practices.

Ravens Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers returned to practice today but is doubtful to play with a hamstring injury. Flowers caught 150 yards and scored a touchdown against the Colts last week, and Moore says the Saints need to be ready for him.

Cut 15 (10) “…different things.”

Louisiana is receiving national recognition for the restoration of a barrier island off the coast of Grand Isle. Cade Voisin has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Cade Voisin.”

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Bet-Online Sports and Casino says LSU’s headliner matchup with eight-ranked Ole Miss is one of the hottest games of the weekend. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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Two candidates in the Sixth District congressional race are trading allegations over where they live. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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The Queen Bess Island Restoration Project has been named one of the nation’s Best Restored Shores for 2026. The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association recognized the project, which restored critical habitat near Grand Isle that was devastated by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Katie Freer with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority says the project was the first of its kind…

Cut 4 (10) “…oil spill”

The project cost about 19-million dollars and it was fund through the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlements.

Freer says the restoration expanded and elevated the island, while significantly improving nesting habitat…

Cut 5 (07) “…can’t be restored.”

Freer says the project increased nesting habitat from just five acres to 36 acres…

Cut 6 (09) “..we’ve done”

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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is working with Louisiana and Mississippi State Police to enhance security in Oxford as eight-ranked Ole Miss hosts seventh-ranked LSU this weekend. Commissioner Sean Tindell says the department will have around three times the typical amount of officers on duty.

Cut 7 (12) “…officers there.”

Hundreds of thousands of fans and visitors are expected to descend upon Oxford for the rivalry game this weekend. Tindell says if you’re one of the incoming visitors, make sure you plan for the massive crowds.

Cut 8 (07) “…get to.”

The increased police presence comes as LSU coach Lane Kiffin returns to the fan base he left for LSU at the end of the 2025 regular season. Tindell says he understands emotions are high, but any misbehavior from unruly fans will not be tolerated.

Cut 9 (12)  “…County jail.”

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LSU’s trip to Ole Miss has been one of the most anticipated games of the college football season, and that’s been reflected in the betting world. Josh Barton with Bet-Online Sports and Casino says that the top-10 clash between the Tigers and Rebels has received more action than any other college football game this weekend.

Cut 10 (08) “…on LSU.”

LSU is favored by 2-and-a-half points on the road, even after the uncertainty surrounding quarterback Sam Leavitt. Barton says fans have seen LSU’s blowout wins over Clemson and Louisiana Tech.

Cut 11 (11) “…the bettors.”

In addition to the normal offerings, Barton says Bet-Online has special prop bets about the drama around Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford.

Cut 12 (10) “…two of them.”

LSU and Ole Miss kick off at 6:30 tomorrow.

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State Senator Rick Edmonds is accusing congressional opponent Blake Miguez of making conflicting claims about where he lives. A New Iberia resident has filed a complaint with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office alleging Miguez does not live in the state Senate district he represents. If that allegation is substantiated, the state constitution would require Miguez to vacate his senate seat. Edmonds says Miguez’s residency claims raise questions about trust…

Cut 13 (09)  “…organizations” 

The Attorney General’s Office has 20 days to investigate the complaint.

Edmonds and Miguez are among ten candidates running for the newly drawn Sixth Congressional District, which includes Baton Rouge. Miguez has said he has lived in Baton Rouge since 1999, while also maintaining a home in New Iberia, where his family’s offshore oil and gas business is based. Edmonds says Miguez can not he lives in Baton Rouge while also saying he resides in Senate District 22 which includes parts of Iberia, Lafayette and St. Martin parishes…

Cut 14 (09) “…for decades.”

Miguez’s campaign is firing back, accusing Edmonds of actually living in Mississippi, where he pastors at a church in McComb. Edmonds says he lives in Baton Rouge and drives to Mississippi to preach on Sundays…

Cut 15 (08) “…nothing to hide.”

Both Edmonds and Miguez are Republicans.

The Sixth District race will be decided in a November third jungle primary, with a December 12th runoff if no candidate receives a majority.

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UL Lafayette takes on UAB tomorrow night. The Cajuns are coming off a 49-30 loss to USC last week. Freshman running back JJ Garner flashed in the loss with an 18-yard run to lead off the team’s first touchdown drive. Head coach Michael Desormeaux says he’s been impressive.

Cut 16 (16) “…is unbelievable.”

Desormeaux says UL did not get the outcome they wanted from their trip to California, but the experience can be good down the road. He says the team needs to have a mindset that it is never good enough.

Cut 17 (19) “…so far.”

The Blazers came back from a 20-10 halftime deficit to beat ULM 26-20 last week. Desormeaux says UAB has looked good through the first two weeks of the season.

Cut 18 (20) “…of the ball.”

Kickoff at Cajun Field is set for 7 p.m.

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Seventh-ranked LSU is just one day away from kickoff against number-eight Ole Miss. With concerns around quarterback Sam Leavitt’s health and availability, the Tigers may have to lean on their defense against the Rebels. Senior linebacker Whit Weeks says they’ll have the tough task of stopping Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy.

Cut 19 (16) “…score a touchdown.”

Record crowds are expected in Oxford for Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss after leaving the school for LSU before the playoffs last year. Weeks says he’s excited for the Tigers’ first road trip in a hostile SEC environment, but he doesn’t know what the crowd has in store for Kiffin.

Cut 20 (12) “…than anybody.”

LSU and Ole Miss kick off at 6:30 tomorrow.

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was listed as doubtful on the initial SEC availability report for the Tigers’ top-10 matchup at Ole Miss. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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The daughter of LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin is speaking out after becoming the target of vulgar sexual jokes in Oxford. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Outgoing U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says he will not get involved in the U-S Senate race between Republican Julia Letlow and Democrat Jamie Davis. That means Cassidy, who finished third in the U-S Senate Republican Primary, will not endorse Letlow in the November third general election…

Cut 3 (06) “…matter in our state.”

President Trump’s endorsement of Letlow, before she even entered the race, helped the Congresswoman win the U-S Senate Republican Primary run-off over state treasurer John Fleming. Cassidy says Letlow doesn’t his help to beat Davis…

Cut 4 (04) “…closed party primary”

Cassidy is expecting Letlow to win easily on November third over Davis…

Cut 5 (06) “…55-45.”

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LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is doubtful to play when the Tigers visit Ole Miss on Saturday. Leavitt reportedly is dealing with a sore throwing shoulder and was listed on the initial SEC availability report last night. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says he showed no signs of injury against LA Tech last week.

Cut 6 (10) “…now this.”

The doubtful designation estimates Leavitt has a 25-percent chance of playing. Many fans have speculated whether this could be a tactic from coach Lane Kiffin ahead of an important rivalry game, and Guilbeau says Kiffin does have a history of gamesmanship.

Cut 7 (12) “..Sam Leavitt.”

Schools are subject to a 25-thousand-dollar fine from the SEC for its first offense of providing misleading information on the report.

Guilbeau says shoulder injuries can be tricky, and in the worst case for LSU could hinder Leavitt all season. Even if Leavitt does play, the injury could hinder his ability. Guilbeau says LSU will have to rely on its defense to stop Ole Miss and keep the score low.

Cut 8 (12) “..even greater.”

Louisiana-sports-dot-net is reporting Leavitt was back at practice this morning. Sources have told Louisiana-sports-dot-net that the Tigers signal caller is dealing with back spasms.

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The daughter of LSU football coach Lane Kiffin, Landry Kiffin, takes to social media to express her sadness and disappointment over being the punchline of a sexual joke by Ole Miss students. In a post on TikTok, Kiffin, who is a 21-year-old student at Ole Miss, says there are banners hanging from houses in Oxford that contain vulgar messages about her and a former Ole Miss player…

Cut 9 (10)  “…frustrating.”

There have been untrue rumors in Oxford about Landry Kiffin being in a sexual relationship with a player that no longer attends Ole Miss. Kiffin has been dating LSU linebacker Whit Weeks since last year.  Kiffin says she hopes people realize there is an actual person behind the jokes they make…

Cut 10 (12) “…mind blowing to me.” 

Landry Kiffin says she understands emotions are running high this week with her dad returning to Oxford for Saturday night’s Top Ten showdown between Ole Miss and LSU, but these banners have crossed the line…

Cut 11 (09) “…not be okay”

New data from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission shows crash injuries fell to a record low last year, but DWI fatalities increased. Joe Gallinaro has more…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

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LSU and Ole Miss meet Saturday in a Top-10 showdown, but a new study suggests the country is overwhelmingly siding with one team. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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A new report shows just how much New Orleans schools have improved over the last 20 years. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is crediting record-high seat belt use for a record-low number of crash injuries in 2025. LSU data shows 54-thousand people were injured in motor vehicle crashes last year — the lowest number since the state began keeping detailed records. Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Greg Fischer says seat belt use also reached a record high of 88 percent.

Cut 4 (06) “…seat belt usage”

But not all the numbers are positive.

The state recorded 766 motor vehicle fatalities in 2025, up from 753 the previous year. Fischer says that increase coincides with an 11-percent rise in DWI fatalities.

Cut 5 (12) “…as well.”

Fischer says more needs to be done to educate drivers about the dangers of drinking and driving.

Cut 6 (11) “…2026.”

Motorcycle fatalities also increased significantly — from 69 in 2024 to 96 last year. Fischer says that total includes e-bike riders who died in crashes.

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It’s LSU against the world, according to research done by Bet-Online Sports and Casino. The sportsbook tracked tweets, hashtags and key phrases from fans across the country on which team fans are rooting for when LSU faces Ole Miss on Saturday. Josh Barton with Bet-Online Sports and Casino says Louisiana is the only state pulling for LSU and that’s because of the Tigers’ new head coach.

Cut 7 (07) “…at the moment.”

The study collected over one million tweets searching for key phrases like “Ole Miss better upset LSU” and “We’re all rooting against Kiffin.” Barton says Kiffin has helped make LSU the villains of college football.

Cut 8 (13) “…against him.”

Barton says here are some perks to being one of the most hated teams in America, and Kiffin certainly isn’t doing anything to stop the attention, even if it’s negative.

Cut 9 (09)  “…good thing.”

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AAA finds it now costs more than one-thousand dollars a month to own a new car. According to the report, drivers will, on average, spend about $1,071 per month. AAA spokesman Don Redman says the big cost drivers are the depreciation of a vehicle and the finance charges…

Cut 10 (12) “…just last year.”

The estimate looks at fuel costs, maintenance, repairs, tires, insurance, licensing, registration, taxes depreciation and finance charges. Redman says electric vehicle are the most expensive to own…

Cut 11 (12) “…68-cents per mile.”

Redman says electric vehicle owners will save on gas costs, but those savings are offset by higher depreciation, fees and finance charges…

Cut 12 (08) “…immediately.”

Redman says the biggest ownership cost is not gasoline or monthly loan payments, but vehicle depreciation and it goes down faster for an electric vehicle, because of the cost to replace the battery.

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Leaders for a Better Louisiana say New Orleans students are showing the fastest academic growth in the nation, according to a study out of Stanford University. That’s a dramatic turnaround from before Hurricane Katrina, when more than 60 percent of New Orleans schools were considered academically unacceptable. Nearly every school in the city is now operated as a charter. Education reform advocate Leslie Jacobs says charter schools alone don’t explain the academic gains…

Cut 13 (09)  “…organizations” 

Jacobs says the autonomy given to charter schools has helped attract and retain talented leaders.

Cut 14 (08) “…innovation.”

The study finds New Orleans students learned nearly 34 percent more in a school year than the national average between 2022 and 2025.

New Orleans operates primarily as an all-charter school district, and Jacobs says the schools share a common vision for student achievement…

Cut 15 (07) “…the building.”

Jacobs also says the improvement in student achievement has contributed to a decline in crime in New Orleans.

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LSU’s defensive starters have yet to allow a touchdown this season, and the Tigers have allowed fewer yards than any other team in the country. Their dominant front seven has limited teams to just 18-and-a-half rushing yards per game and racked up 12 sacks. 2007 national champion LSU linebacker Darry Beckwith says this defense plays with a speed he hasn’t seen at LSU in recent years.

Cut 16 (12) “…can run.”

Former Ole Miss linebacker TJ Dottery leads the Bayou Bandits with 14 tackles, while ex-Rebels defensive end Princewill Umanmielen leads the nation with five sacks. Beckwith says the LSU defense has stars everywhere but nobody tries to make a play when they aren’t supposed to.

Cut 17 (16) “…just impressed.”

Stopping eighth-ranked Ole Miss will be a new level of challenge for the Tigers this weekend. Beckwith says LSU will need to sell out to pressure Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and contain his mobility, but he’s less worried about star running back Kewan Lacy replicating his success last year without Lane Kiffin.

Cut 18 (18) “…stopping the run.”

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The Saints hit the road to face the Ravens this weekend. Baltimore running back Derrick Henry opened the year with 144 yards and three touchdowns against the Colts last week. The 32-year-oldhas rushed for over one-thousand yards in seven of the last eight seasons, and Saints head coach Kellen Moore says he isn’t slowing down.

Cut 19 (19) “…gonna take.”

The Saints could have a prolific veteran back of their own returning as Alvin Kamara made a full return to practice yesterday. Kamara returned from an MCL sprain last week, and Moore says the team played it safe against Detroit, but he feels good about Kamara playing this weekend. Quarterback Tyler Shough says that’s huge for the offense.

Cut 20 (16) “…the backfield.”

As if Saturday’s game between LSU and Ole Miss needed any more drama, another legal wrinkle was added yesterday. Kace Kieschnick has the story.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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While four-year universities nationwide struggle to grow their enrollment, LSUA welcomed its biggest fall class ever. Joe Gallinaro has more.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

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LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served court documents in Ole Miss’s lawsuit against him and offensive lineman Devin Harper outside the LSU football facility yesterday. The lawsuit seeking nearly one-million-dollars from the athletes for breaking their Ole Miss revenue-sharing contracts was filed in July, and legal analyst Franz Borghardt says the timing is not a coincidence

Cut 3 (12) “…for the course.”

Umanmielen and Harper transferred to LSU after signing revenue-sharing deals to stay at Ole Miss this season, and the lawsuit says those agreements include penalties for breaking the contracts within a 90-day window. Borghardt says it will come down to what money has already exchanged hands.

Cut 4 (13) “…to anything.”

Ole Miss officials previously stated the lawsuit intended to force LSU to pay the buyouts for the players like how professional teams often do, but LSU responded that it is not party to the broken contracts. Borghardt says it will take time before anything is resolved, but the lawsuit will not affect Umanmielen and Harper’s eligibility

Cut 5 (09) “…to be seen.”

The Tigers and Rebels kick off at 6:30 in Oxford Saturday.

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Frymaster, which produces commercial frying equipment, is expanding its operations in Shreveport which will create nearly 50 direct jobs. Frymaster’s Vice President of Business Development and Product Management, Wendell Hays, says this investment is an important step in supporting the continued growth of their business and the customers who depend on them…

Cut 6 (07) “…year after year.”

Frymaster began manufacturing in Shreveport in 1935. Major foodservice operators from around the world are their customers. Hayes says Frymaster is investing 11 million dollars to expand their operations…

Cut 7 (10) “…around the world.”

Hayes says by expanding their operational capacity, they are creating greater flexibility to meet future demand…

Cut 8 (08) “..their needs.”

Hayes says go to frymaster.com if you are interested in working for Frymaster.

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The 86-hundred students LSUA welcomed this fall represent the largest enrollment in university history and a nearly 12-percent increase from last year. LSUA Chancellor Dr. Elizabeth Beard says that the university offers a personal and impactful education.

Cut 9 (12)  “…by name.”

Online enrollment grew over 10-percent while dual enrollment saw a 45 percent jump. Four-year institutions nationwide have seen just a 1.4-percent enrollment increase over the last year, but Dr. Beard says LSUA’s outreach has helped reverse that trend in Alexandria.

Cut 10 (08) “…opportunities are not.” 

LSUA serves thousands of adult learners, rural residents, and military-connected students who traditionally do not have easy access to higher education. Dr. Beard says keeping meaningful degrees affordable is vital to the university’s mission.

Cut 11 (12) “…accessible and attainable.”

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A manhunt is underway in northwest Louisiana for a Caddo Correctional Center inmate who escaped Monday night. Authorities say 24-year-old Tre’Veon Jackson escaped custody after being transported to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn says Jackson evaded capture, carjacked a vehicle and crashed that vehicle near Highway 80 and Interstate 220.

Cut 12 (13) “…to custody.” 

Jackson has charges including murder, armed robbery, and battery dating back to 2021. Whitehorn says he is considered armed and dangerous and encourages citizens not to try to engage him.

Cut 13 (10) “…trained officers.”

Jackson was last seen in a white shirt, green shorts and white shoes. Whitehorn says if you see him and are able to report the sighting to 911, try to provide the location, what direction he is heading and a description of any clothes he is wearing or the vehicle he is in.

The rapid rise in diesel prices is showing no signs of slowing down. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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The 47-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing four people at a residence in Houma is facing four counts of first-degree murder. Joe Gallinaro has the latest…

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

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Already record-high diesel prices continue to go up with no end in sight. According to Gas-Buddy, the statewide price for a gallon of diesel gasoline is $5.83. A month ago, diesel prices were around five dollars a gallon. Gas-Buddy’s Patrick DeHaan says Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russia’s diesel-producing refineries is the reason why diesel prices are rising …

Cut 3 (08) “…anymore.”

DeHaan says this is bad news for our wallets, because when diesel prices go up, so does the price on nearly everything we buy….

Cut 4 (08) “…runs on diesel.”

President Trump has called on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries. The president has also predicted gas prices will fall after the midterm elections. But DeHaan says consumers will not see any real relief until military conflicts cease in Iran and between Ukraine and Russia…

Cut 5 (07) “…get addresed.”

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LSU special assistant and former head football coach Ed Orgeron has been sidelined since mid-August with an undisclosed health issue. He missed both of the Tigers’ first games but head coach Lane Kiffin says his health is improving.

Cut 6 (10) “…through a lot.”

Kiffin and Orgeron worked together under Pete Carroll at USC in the early 2000s, and Kiffin also hired him to his staff at Tennessee and USC.

Kiffin says Coach O has been back in the building during the day but couldn’t confirm whether he’ll make the trip to Oxford this weekend.

Cut 7 (12) “…thing to follow.”

Both Orgeron and Kiffin were previously head coaches of the Rebels

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LSU and Ole Miss are preparing for a top-10 SEC showdown this weekend. The matchup of course, has extra juice after LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s messy departure from Ole Miss last season. Rebels coach Pete Golding says none of his players have said they are treating this game differently because their former coach is on the other sideline.

Cut 8 (12) “…exactly the same”

Kiffin and the Tigers are walking into the most hostile environment they’ll face all season. The city of Oxford is beefing up police presence, and Kiffin said security measures are being taken. Golding says Oxford is known for its great people and tells fans not to ruin that reputation for a football game.

Cut 9 (11)  “…respect piece.”

Kickoff Saturday is at 6:30.

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The 47-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing four people on the property of a residence in Houma is facing four counts of first-degree murder. Lt. Blake Tabor with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says Kaegan Solet is also facing one count of Attempted First-Degree murder for severely injuring a child…

Cut 10 (10) “…this investigation.” 

Tabor says the injured child continues to recover. He says Solet was also injured in the attack and is at an undisclosed hospital that’s not in the area. Tabor says upon Solet’s medical discharge, he will be transferred directly into the custody of the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office…

Cut 11 (08) “…all charges.”

Tabor says deputies will main constant supervision of Solet throughout his hospitalization…..

Cut 12 (12) “…during the booking procedures.” 

Anyone with information related to this quadruple homicide is encouraged to contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Louisiana is making strides in reducing the absenteeism rate of public-school students. Joe Gallinaro has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

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Commercial property owners who have Louisiana Citizens have an opportunity to lower their insurance costs. Jeff Palermo has the story

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Lane Kiffin and the Tigers face off against Ole Miss in a top ten return for the former Rebels coach this weekend. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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Louisiana is making strides in improving the absenteeism rate of public-school students. Executive director of attendance strategy for the Department of Education, Misty Davis, says last year the state launched a campaign to increase attendance, and it called for schools to take proactive measures to reduce the absenteeism and truancy rate…

Cut 4 (10) “…attendance issues.”

Davis says it’s not about punishing students who keep missing school, they’ve found it to be more beneficial if you reward students for good attendance

Cut 5 (08) “…good attendance.”

Davis says the Power of Presence campaign they launched last year calls for schools to encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities, because that will motivate students to attend school.

According to the state department of Education, nearly 22-percent of public-school students were counted as chronically absent during the last school year. Davis says that’s’ down from 28-percent in 2021, but it is still four percentage points higher than it was before the COVID pandemic….

Cut 6 (09) “…the past.”

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A Minden man faces a second-degree murder charge for allegedly killing his uncle in a domestic dispute. Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker says 21-year-old Luther David Hair was arrested for the shooting of his 58-year-old uncle, Daniel Hair, at a home in the 34-hundred block of Dorcheat Road.

Cut 7 (12) “…in the head.”

Parker says Daniel Hair went to the home to ask his sister, the shooter’s mother, for a ride to Walmart. When she was not ready, a verbal dispute began and escalated quickly.

Cut 8 (13) “…at the time.”

Parker says he believes the shooting was uncalled for.

Cut 9 (10)  “…in my opinion.”

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Commercial property owners who have Louisiana Citizens Insurance will have a chance to get coverage from a private insurer. Governor Jeff Landry says all commercial policies are slated to move from the state-backed insurer of last resort to the private market…

Cut 10 (10) “…Louisiana Citizens.”

The private insurance provider is Property Insurance Company of America, which is based in Mississippi and in December of 2024 they were licensed as an admitted insurer in Louisiana.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance says there are 51-hundred commercial policies in Louisiana. Landry says nearly all of them will be offered quotes from PICA.

Cut 11 (11) “…PICA.”

Landry says the potential savings for Louisiana Citizens commercial policyholders is significant…

Cut 12 (10) “…40 percent reduction.”

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says this should help homeowners who have Citizens Insurance. Temple says moving commercial policies out of Citizens will lower the insurer of last resort’s exposure and reinsurance costs, improving its financial condition and helping to put downward pressure on premiums for Citizens policyholders.

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LSU coach Lane Kiffin makes his long-awaited return to Ole Miss as the seventh-ranked Tigers and eighth-ranked Rebels face off on Saturday. Both fan bases have circled the Magnolia Bowl since Kiffin left Oxford for LSU as Ole Miss prepared for the playoffs. He says he knows a lot of hate is coming his way.

Cut 13 (10)  “…any touchdowns.” 

“College GameDay” will be on campus as Kiffin and the Tigers return to the center of the college football world, but Kiffin wants to keep his focus on the field. He says the team has experience blocking out the noise after the Clemson game.

Cut 14 (11) “…on game day.”

More than 30 staff members and players have switched schools since last year’s matchup between Ole Miss and LSU. Kiffin says the coaching staffs are very familiar with one another, but Ole Miss coach Pete Golding will have more intel on him than he does on his former defensive coordinator.

Cut 15 (08) “…play against.”

LSU and Ole Miss kick off in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium at 6:30 on Saturday.

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The Saints came up short in their 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions, but there were a lot of positives to take away on both sides of the ball. Seven different players recorded 30-plus scrimmage yards, and four different players found the end zone. Head coach Kellen Moore says the offense is versatile.

Cut 16 (14) “…take this.”

New Orleans has another tough matchup this weekend as they prepare to head to Baltimore. Moore says work to develop the team does not stop once the season kicks off.

Cut 17 (17) “…improve.”

The Saints gave up 156 rushing yards to Jahmyr Gibbs and will face Derrick Henry this Sunday. Moore says a player of Gibbs’ caliber is expected to break off a few big plays but the defense needs to be more consistent against the run.

Cut 18 (15) “…direction there.”

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After losing to LSU 45-14 on Saturday, Louisiana Tech has another big road challenge against Baylor this weekend. The Bulldogs may be without quarterback Blake Baker, who fractured his hand in the loss to the Tigers. Coach Sonny Cumbie says whoever is at quarterback needs to make smart decisions on early downs against the Bears’ defense.

Cut 19 (15) “…overcome those.”

The Bulldogs held the Tigers to just ten points in the first half and returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown. The defense ranks second in the nation in tackles for loss, twelfth in sacks and ninth in takeaways. Cumbie says they aren’t afraid of anybody.

Cut 20 (14) “…the sacks.”

President Trump wants to give every American Adult a five-thousand dollar check if the GOP maintains control of the House and Senate after the midterm elections. Joe Galinaro has reaction from the U-S House Speaker…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

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The Saints opened the season with a 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions, but seven points were left off the board thanks to a controversial officiating decision. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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President Trump has said the federal government will send every American adult a five-thousand check if the Republicans maintain control of the House and Senate after the midterm elections. House Speaker Mike Johnson was a guest on KEEL Radio in Shreveport and says the proposal will need Congressional approval…

Cut 3 (09) “…part of the discussion.”

Democratic New York Congressman Dan Goldman called the pledge corrupt and blatantly illegal. The top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland, says called the proposal a political bribe. Johnson pushed back on the idea that it is a bribe…

Cut 4 (11) “…proposed goal.”

There are some Republicans who do not support the five-thousand dollar dividend check, because the country faces 40-trillion dollars in debt and the checks could lead to more inflation. Johnson’s argument to those concerns is that the Republican-led Congress has taken steps to reduce spending…

Cut 5 (09) “…government spending.”

The payments would cost more about one-point-two trillion dollars.

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One man was killed in a shooting in Tangipahoa Parish near Independence early this morning. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker was on the scene on Louisiana Highway 40 between I-55 and Old Highway 51.

Cut 6 (14) “…to survive.”

The victims’ identities are unknown as the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office assists the town of Independence with the investigation. Sticker says the investigation is in its early stages.

Cut 7 (10) “…this crime.”

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The Saints were unable to complete a 21-point comeback and lost to the Lions 31-30 in overtime. During a scoreless first half for the Black and Gold, defensive end Chase Young strip sacked Lions quarterback Jared Goff, and safety Jonas Sankey scooped it and scored. The fumble was controversially overturned despite Goff’s pass going backwards, but head coach Kellen Moore says the team has to live with it.

Cut 8 (12) “…outcome for us.”

Young said that he had never seen anything like it but that he and the defense just moved on to the next play. Linebacker Kaden Elliss says the team had the rule explained by the referee.

Cut 9 (11)  “…it’s OK.”

The Saints forced a fumble on the following drive and allowed just 18 yards the rest of the second quarter.

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A ten-year-old boy suffering from significant stab wounds is expected to survive after he survived a horrific stabbing attack by a 47-year-old man who killed four adults in Houma. Lt. Blake Tabor, with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, says the child fled to a neighbor’s house to get help.

Cut 10 (10) “…hospital.” 

The suspect has been identified as Kaegan Solet. He was arrested Sunday morning after an overnight manhunt. Tabor says three women and one man ranging from middle-aged to elderly were killed across two separate residences on the same property, but at least the young boy got away from Solet and ran to a neighbor’s house…

Cut 11 (09) “…at that point.”

A relative and family advocate for the victims, Brandon Thiel, tells Fox 8 TV in New Orleans that Solet fathered a child with one of the victims killed. Tabor says law enforcement is not ready to discuss Solet’s relationship with the victims, but the public should know there is not an existing threat…

Cut 12 (09) “…commit murder.” 

A fundraiser is raising money to cover the funeral expenses and help the family. More than 52-thousand dollars has been raised.

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The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry enforcement agents arrest a 38-year-old Colfax man for allegedly starting a wildlife in Rapides Parish. Commissioner Mike Strain says last week firefighters responded to a wildfire near 418 Cabra Hill Road and during their response Brian Middleton fled the scene, but was arrested later that day….

Cut 13 (08) “…of charges.”

Strain says his office takes these incidents seriously…

Cut 14 (09) “…at risk.”

Strain reminds the public that fires can quickly spread and cause significant damage to forests and property, so don’t light that match…

Cut 15 (09) “…these wildfires”

If you have plans to head to the OMV Monday, don’t bother. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

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25 years ago today, Barksdale Air Force Base played a key role in the aftermath of the terror attacks in New York City and at the Pentagon. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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If you’re planning on schlepping to the OMV Monday, save yourself the trip – all offices statewide will be closed. Over the weekend, the office will be installing new systems to handle driver’s license and reinstatement transactions. OMV Commissioner Keith Neal says those who had booked appointments for Monday already know not to show up.

Cut 3 (08) “…and to reschedule.”

Neal says while walk-ins will still be welcome, you will be unable to book an appointment in advance for next week.

Cut 4 (11) “…we go live.”

Neal says furthermore, the OMV’s website and L-A Wallet will be inaccessible starting Saturday, and all Public Tag Agents and Auto Title Companies will also be unable to provide driver’s license, reinstatement, registration or title transactions this weekend.

Cut 5 (10) “…this massive cutover.”

The new systems to handle registrations and title transactions will be installed about a year from now.

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25 years ago, Barksdale Air Force Base played a key role in the immediate aftermath of the terror attacks in New York City and the Pentagon. It was there where President George W. Bush flew to after leaving a Sarasota, Florida, elementary school. The current commander of Barksdale Air Force Base, Colonel Chris Cain, says with the nation under attack, Barksdale Air Force Base was the ideal place for him to head to.

Cut 6 (14) “…address the nation.”

Barksdale was chosen because they needed a high-security military installation immediately amid reports of threats and potential targeting of Air Force One. Colonel Cain says while the staff at Barksdale did not anticipate accommodating the President that day, they were prepared for it.

Cut 7 (13) “…on that day.”

Bush recorded an address from Barksdale early that afternoon, and it was shown to the American people about a half hour later. Cain says while that day is one of the darkest days in American history, Barksdale embraces the role it played that day.

Cut 8 (12) “…the American people.”

After recording his address, Bush and his staff flew to Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska before returning to Washington, DC.

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Louisiana child care providers say rising costs and staffing shortages are putting increasing pressure on their ability to stay open and serve families. A new poll from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children found more than 600 early childhood education providers are absorbing higher costs, but Chief of Research and Policy Heather Cope says that’s not sustainable long term…

Cut 9 (08)  “…viable.”

Cope says nearly three-fourths of child care providers said they were worried about being able to afford to operate over the next six months.

She says rising costs are putting providers under financial strain, but rather than raise tuition on familiies, providers are absorbing the costs themselves, but they can’t do that indefinitely…

Cut 10 (09) “…increasing costs.” 

Cope says staffing is also a challenge, because the average annual pay for lead teachers is just under 29-thousand dollars. She says this survey makes it clear that Louisiana needs sustained investments in early childhood programs and educators in order to allow parents to work, businesses to operate and children to thrive…

Cut 11 (11) “…for families”

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Number-eight LSU hosts Louisiana Tech tomorrow at 6:30. The Tigers beat the Bulldogs 23-7 last year, but both teams look a lot different this time around. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin says they need to be prepared for their best.

Cut 12 (13) “…next year.” 

LSU is 20-1 all-time versus Tech, with the only loss coming in 1904 in Ruston. Both teams are coming off of blowout wins in their season openers. Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie says the experience playing in Death Valley last year will help, and there is little room for error.

Cut 13 (10) “…into it.”

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The Saints kick off the season against the Lions on Sunday. Veteran running back Alvin Kamara is questionable to play after being limited in practice all week with an MCL sprain. Second-year head coach Kellen Moore says he had a great training camp and brought the same intensity to his recovery.

Cut 14 (13) “…ready to go.”

Defensive end Cameron Jordan, rookie tight end Oscar Delp and running back Audric Estime are all out.

Detroit’s aggressive defense will be a big test for second-year quarterback Tyler Shough. Shough went 5-and-4 as the starter last season but did not beat a team with a winning record. Moore says Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson will be a tough opponent.

Cut 15 (12) “…goes every down.”

Hutchinson finished last season with a team-high 14-and-a-half- sacks and 14 T-F-Ls