State health officials say now is the time for Louisianans to get their flu shot, as the influenza season is starting. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Looks like the Bayou State has gotten some much needed relief from the heat as a cold front passed through last night. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Congressman Garret Graves is seeking to protect Cajuns, saying they’re endangered.  Kelley Ray has more…

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State health officials are reminding Louisianans it’s time to get your annual flu vaccination. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public Heath Dr. Parham Jaberi says the flu season has begun and doctors are starting to see a small number of cases.

Cut 4  (09) “from now”

LDH will host flu vaccination clinics until December in all parts of the state and residents can visit LDH’s website for locations and dates. Jaberi says walk-ins are welcome. He says the flu shot is free for individuals with insurance and 10 dollars for those without insurance.

Cut 5  (09)  “them somewhere”

Jaberi says it’s important to get a flu shot because the virus is dangerous to young children and the elderly. He says many people think they can get the flu from the vaccine, but that’s not true.

Cut 6 (10) “actual illness”

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A significant cold front moved through the Bayou State leaving us with some much needed relief. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this front has brought in much cooler and drier Canadian air and pushed out the warm Gulf of Mexico air. He says the afternoon highs will be in the 70s in northern parishes and low 80s in the coastal zone.

Cut 7 (11)  “coastal parishes”

Keim says this cool weather will stick around all week long. He says we may have broken the back of summer.

Cut 8 (07) “be over”

Keim says even as temperatures in the 90s subside, expect a warmer than usual autumn.

Cut 9 (11)  “currently getting”

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Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves authored legislation seeking to protect Cajuns, saying they are endangered, because of coastal land loss.  He is pushing for them to be protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.  Graves believes the federal government has been mismanaging the Mississippi River system for years, endangering the Cajun’s way of life…

Cut 10 (08)  “primarily live.”

Graves claims endangered species are given extra protections and since the Cajun culture is threatened, he wants them to be afforded the same opportunity…

Cut 11 (13) “same protections.”

He says no matter how his fellow congressman feel, the federal government needs to get out of the business of “land grabbing”…

Cut 12 (09) “that loss.”

Following discussion on the floor and some good natured jabbing, Graves withdrew his amendment from consideration.

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Halloween is only two weeks away and Louisiana residents are rushing to find the hottest costume. Store manager for Halloween Express in Baton Rouge DeMarcus Cox says the most popular costume this year is Pennywise the Clown from the movie It. He says it looks like guys are going for scarier outfits for this Halloween.

Cut 13 (08) “scream man”

Cox says women aren’t on board for the scary theme this year, instead dressing up as female superheroes.

Cut 14 (10) “wonder woman”

Cox says the trends show even kids are looking to be scary with clown costumes. But he says the favorite costume for children is…

Cut 15 (05) “policeman “

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The LSU Tigers are once again ranked in the Top 25 polls after their historic come from behind win over Auburn. LSU trailed by 20 points, but roared back to beat their SEC West rival 27-23. The defense held Auburn to 64 yards in the 2nd half, D.J. Chark returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown and Connor Culp kicked two field goals in the final three minutes. Head Coach Ed Orgeron…

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It’s the Tigers largest come from behind win at home since 1949. LSU is now 5-2, 2-1 in the SEC. Two weeks ago, some wondered if LSU would finish with a winning record. Now they are in position to compete for an SEC West title. Orgeron says his team never showed any signs of quitting after the upset loss to Troy…

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The Saints nearly blew a 35-point lead, but an opportunistic Black and Gold defense preserved a 52-38 victory over the Detroit Lions. The Saints defense, which looked very bad at the beginning of the season, forced five turnovers and scored a franchise record three touchdowns in one game. Head Coach Sean Payton credits the pressure put on Detroit QB Matthew Stafford

Cut 18 (17) “sack fumble early” 

An interception in the end zone by Cam Jordan on a batted pass sealed the victory. Before that big play by Jordan, the Lions scored four straight TDs. One of the scores was a punt return and another a pick six. The Saints offense failed to get a first down in eight straight possessions in the second half. Payton not happy with how his team finished

Cut 19 (12) to win“

The Saints have won three in a row and for the first time since 2013 they have a winning record at 3-2. Quarterback Drew Brees tossed two touchdown passes, but only threw for 186 yards and he threw his first two interceptions of the season. Brees says there’s a lot of mistakes that need to be corrected going forward

cut 20 (20)  “get better” 

A New Orleans Police officer is dead following and early morning shooting.  Kelley Ray has more.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

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The Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter at the University of Louisiana at Monroe is suspended after a pledge group’s private statements were made public. Michelle Southern reports…:

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A New Orleans police officer is dead following a shooting early this morning.  NOPD identifies the officer as 29-year-old Marcus McNeil. Chief Michael Harrison says four officers were patrolling the area.  They are still investigating what exactly happened…

Cut 3 (12) “as a result.”

Harrison says the 30-year-old male suspect fled from the scene following the shooting and was surrounded by SWAT members.  He later surrendered…

Cut 4  (07) “this time.” 

McNeil had a wife, and two children age 2 and 5. Harrison says the deceased officer along with the other three officers were on patrol when the ambush happened…

Cut 5  (11)  “this hurts.”

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Sasol announces they have hired their 500^th employee to support its new 11 billion dollar ethane cracker and derivatives project in Calcasieu Parish and plans to hire at least 200 new employees over the next two years. Kim Cusimano with Sasol says they’ve been working towards this goal for several years.

Cut 6 (11)  “2013″

93-percent of those hired are Louisiana residents and 83-percent are Calcasieu Parish residents. Sasol partnered with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and SOWELA Technical Community College in Lake Charles to help fill positions. Cusimano says they were true success factors in ensuring quality workers for the openings.

Cut 7 (09) “advantage of” 

These careers have an average salary of 80-thousand dollars. Cusimano says if you’re interested in working for Sasol….

Cut 8 (09) “available”

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The University of Louisiana at Monroe is continuing to investigate alleged racist remarks made by several students which resulted in the suspension of the Kappa Sigma Pledge fraternity.  ULM President Nick Bruno says this incident is not representative of the way their students behave…

Cut 9 (09)  “get along”

Bruno says he understands that racism is dividing the country.  He hopes the students and ULM faculty can rise above the divisive issue…

Cut 10 (10) “by one”

The Dean of Students will now investigate the incident.  Bruno says he doesn’t know if the students will be expelled…

Cut 11 (06) “of things” 

The students used a private group internet exchange called Group Me in order to make the comments, which became public.

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Louisiana legislators met for a one day retreat this week to consider what needs to be done to prevent falling off a fiscal cliff.  The state is facing a 1-point-38-billion dollar cut in funding when extra temporary tax revenue ends July 1^st.  Minden Representative and House Democratic Caucus chairman Gene Reynolds says they are one step closer to resolving the issue…

Cut 12 (11) “something done.” 

As much as legislators don’t want to consider tax increases, Reynolds says the public needs to talk with their representatives to urge them to find a solution everyone can agree on, no matter the cost…

Cut 13 (07)  “you like.”

If some don’t understand the concept completely of what this means for the state, Reynolds says now is the time to become informed…

Cut 14 (05) “deal is.”

65 members of the House attended the meeting Thursday…

Authorities arrest a plumber involved in a string of south Louisiana murders.  Kelley Ray has the details…

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LDWF is reminding residents to co-exist with black bears as the mammals are making a comeback in the Bayou State. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A Clinton man police allege killed three and injured one in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes is in custody.  Police say 36-year-old Ryan Sharpe shot and killed 66-year-old Carroll Breeden, 62-year-old Thomas Bass and Brad DeFranceshi since July.  He also injured 47-year-old Buck Hornsby last month.  Breeden’s daughter, Marcy Breeden Slotte, says her grieving may never end…

Cut 3 (07) “get peace.”

Slotte is upset that living in a rural area in the town of Pride did not protect her family…

Cut 4  (09) “little disturbring.” 

Slotte says even though Sharpe is off the streets, she has questions remaining as to why the killings happened…

Cut 5  (06)  “with people.”

Officials expect to charge Sharpe with one count of murder in East Baton Rouge Parish and two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in East Feliciana Parish.

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With all the destruction due to numerous fires in California, people can become concerned in Louisiana about the threat for wildfires.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the northern part of the state is somewhat drier…

Cut 6 (09)  “moderate danger.”

Browning says most of Louisiana is usually under a moderate danger for wildfires most of the time.  He warns if you have to burn, do so only if necessary…

Cut 7 (09) “that fire.” 

Browning says the Department of Agriculture does a good job in monitoring areas where wild underbrush could cause dangerous fires…

Cut 8 (09) “accelerate fires.”

Caddo, Desoto, Webster and West Carroll Parishes are currently under burn bans.

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As black bears have made a big comeback in the Bayou State, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries encourages Louisianans to visit bearwise.org. Black bear expert for LDWF Maria Davidson says there is now more interaction between black bears and the public.

Cut 9 (09)  “be having”

The black bear was officially moved from the protected list in April of 2016. Davidson says the website is one stop shopping for bear conflict resolution. She says people who have never had to deal with bears before are having bears move into their areas.

Cut 10 (08) “bearwise.org”

Davidson says residents can find information on bear proofing systems around homes and camps along with ways to secure trash cans.

Cut 11 (09) “this website” 

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Investigators are seeking answers in the death of an eight-month-old child left in a car for several hours.  Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says the child’s guardian never dropped off the child to a day care center and when they returned to the daycare to pick up the toddler, it was discovered the infant was still in the vehicle…

Cut 12 (06) “of time.” 

Panepinto says the District Attorney’s office is continuing their investigation into the tragedy and the guardian is cooperating with police …

Cut 13 (11)  “extremely cooperative.”

Panepinto says this is a good time for all who care for younger children to review their protocol for taking care of them while in their custody…

Cut 14 (10) “can happen.”

The daycare is not being investigated.  Police are withholding the names of the persons involved pending the review by the DA’s office.

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Ten LSU students are charged in connection with the hazing death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver of Georgia. Jeff Palermo spoke with a legal analyst…

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Sean Pennison is one of ten members of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity charged with hazing in the death of pledge Max Gruver. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Ten LSU students face charges in connection with last month’s hazing death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver. All ten were booked on a misdemeanor hazing charge and Matthew Alexander Naquin (Nah-Can) is also charged with negligent homicide.  Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says Naquin was singled out due to his alleged role in the incident…

Cut 3 (10) “this case.”

The lesser misdemeanor charges carry a 30 day sentence, however, Ciolino says if Naquin is found guilty of negligent homicide, he could be imprisoned for some time…

Cut 4  (08) “five years.” 

Law enforcement is cracking down on hazing around the country and Ciolino says they are intent on bringing justice to the victims…

Cut 5  (10)  “homicide case.”

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The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office has released the cause of death of Maxwell Gruver.  Dr. Beau Clark says the death was an accident due to acute alcohol intoxication…

Cut 6 (11)  “his lungs.”

Clark says Gruver’s high blood alcohol level of .495 was more than six times the legal limit…

Cut 7 (05) “with death.” 

An initial autopsy report revealed that Gruver had THC, the chemical found in marijuana.  Coroner Clark won’t say if that was confirmed in his findings…

Cut 8 (09) “going on.”

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Sean Pennison is one of the ten LSU students arrested as part of the investigation into Max Gruver’s death. His Attorney Franz Borghardt says it’s extremely hard for these students as Max was their friend. He says Pennison is not being charged with Gruver’s death, only hazing.

Cut 9 (07)  “innocent”

Borghardt says it’s disappointing that LSU decided to arrest these ten young men rather than issue a court summons for the misdemeanor. He says these students truly cared about Max.

Cut 10 (10) “fraternity”

Of the ten, one fraternity member, Matthew Naquin, has been charged with hazing and negligent homicide. Borghardt says Gruver’s death will stay with Pennison for the rest of his life.

Cut 11 (10) “with this” 

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds Louisiana is ranked second in the country when it comes to the high rates of STDs for the third year in a row. Deputy Director for the Louisiana STD/HIV Program Chaquetta Johnson says chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are the sexually transmitted diseases measured. She credits this increase to a few factors.

Cut 12 (11) “tested” 

2016 CDC data shows Louisiana’s chlamydia rate is 680 cases per 100,000 people. Johnson says they are looking at ways to increase screening and testing to lower this high number…

Cut 13 (09)  “disease.”

The CDC also reports Louisiana had the second highest rate of HIV in 2016. Johnson says they are aggressively tackling this epidemic. She says they have partnered with each office of public health and also with community and parish leaders to educate the public on these diseases.

Cut 14 (07) “Louisiana”

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Former Saints and LSU star Tracy Porter has been arrested on drug and domestic battery charges. Sgt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says on October 5th, the victim alleged she visited Porter to get her keys back from him, then the two became involved in an argument that got physical…:

Cut 15 (09) “what she was reporting”

Porter was arrested on charges of battery of dating partner, possession of marijuana and distribution of schedule II drugs. Copolla says the victim and 31-year-old Porter had been in a relationship over the past couple of years. He says Porter did admit to grabbing her…:

Cut 16  (07)  “that had become physical”

14-hundred inmates are set to be released on November 1^st as a result of criminal justice reform measures passed earlier this year. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The NFL says they want players to stand for the national anthem.  Jeff Palermo on whether this controversy is coming to an end…

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High school students from across the state will be designing the new Louisiana Seafood logo.  Kelley Ray has more…

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As a result of criminal justice reform measures passed in the last legislative session, 14-hundred inmates in Louisiana will be released early from prison in November. Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator said last week that some extremely dangerous criminals could be back on our streets. But Criminal Justice Reform Field Director for the Southern Poverty Law Center John Burkhardt says that isn’t true.

Cut 4  (10) “for parole”

Burkhardt says no one convicted of sex crimes, manslaughter or murder will be released early as a result of the legislation approved earlier this year. He says the new sentencing laws accelerate the release mechanism for inmates on good time parole.

Cut 5  (09)  “vetting process”

Sheriff Prator also said Louisiana needs to take its time before opening the flood gates and letting inmates out that should not be released. But Burkhardt says safety checks are performed before each individual is released to ensure there are no consecutive sentences requiring an inmate to remain in custody.

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The N-F-L has been more about the National Anthem than the game itself recently.   Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all 32 teams, specifying that all players and coaches quote – “should stand for the National Anthem.”  N-F-L analyst Mike Detellier says it’s sad team owners didn’t force the issue prior to Goodell’s memo…

Cut 7 (09)  “of everyone.”

Goodell says he hopes the teams and the league can quote – “move past the controversy…together with our players.”  Detellier says it’s easier said than done, especially when key players are taking part in the protests…

Cut 8 (09) “find it.”

Detellier says President Donald Trump’s remarks about the N-F-L helped to keep the controversy alive and has proved to be problematic for the league…

Cut 9 (07)  “put out.”

Goodell’s memo adds he hopes for a full and open discussion on the National Anthem issue when the league meets next week in New York.

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High school students from across the state will be designing the new Louisiana Seafood logo.  The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board has partnered with the Louisiana Department of Education to let students design the new logo.  Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s a good way for students to use the creative skills they have learned…

Cut 10 (10)  “to come.”

Nungesser says he’s been urged by the public to spice up the logo to make people really want the seafood from this area…

Cut 11 (09) “or crawfish.”

Nungesser says it’s better to have local help with the logo than to go to a marketing firm spending a lot of money to design it…

Cut 12 (08) “in this.”

Submissions will be accepted through December 15^th and is open to all high school students in Louisiana.  The winner will be announced in April 2018.

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The father for wounded East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier says his son is making remarkable progress.  Tullier was seriously injured during a police ambush in Baton Rouge in July 2016.   James Tullier says his son has been moved from a rehab facility in Houston to the Transitional Learning Center in Galveston, Texas, marking an important point in his recovery…

Cut 13 (12) “of coverage.”

His motor skills are beginning to improve.  James says his son is now able to make some small but important movements…

Cut 14 (08) “self now.”

James says his son is continuing to beat the odds so much so that doctor’s predictions on the final outcome have long been surpassed…

Cut 15 (09) “given already.”

Two other officers were injured and three more killed when 29-year-old Gavin Long of Missouri began shooting at officers on Airline Highway.  Long was killed at the scene.

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LSU is preparing to face one of the best teams in the Southeastern Conference this Saturday when they host the 10th ranked Auburn Tigers. Auburn defeated the Tigers 18-13 last season and Quarterback Danny Etling threw for just 118 yards and one touchdown…

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The Tigers are coming off a tough victory over the Florida Gators. Etling hopes LSU can score more than 17 points this week…

Cut 17 (16)  “be okay” 

LSU’s two starting tackles KJ Malone and Toby Weathersby are questionable for Saturday. Injuries along the line, forced the coaching staff to shuffle players in and out against Florida. Etling says it wasn’t that big of a distraction

Cut 18 (20) “as well” 

Lafayette police say they have arrested a Baton Rouge man in connection with the death of a woman injected with silicone.  Kelley Ray has more…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray”

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A recent Morning Consult survey shows President Trumps approval rating in Louisiana has fallen slightly.  Michelle Southern has more…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

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Lafayette police say they have arrested a Baton Rouge man in connection with the death of a woman injected with silicone.  23-year-old Brionna Guillory died after allegedly receiving the injections from 33-year-old Vincent Jamal Boles. Lafayette Police Corporal Karl Ratcliff says the silicone traveled throughout Guillory’s body…

Cut 3 (08) “extremely dangerous.”

Police are trying to piece together the locations Boles may have conducted the injections.  They know Guillory was injected in Lafayette and later died in Lake Charles.

Cut 4  (06) “a hotel.” 

The police department urges others who may have had contact with Boles to come forward.

Cut 5  (11)  “police department.”

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Champion Home Builders announces a manufactured housing production facility will be established in the Vernon Parish town of Leesville. Mayor Rick Allen says this project will create 200 direct jobs and 218 indirect jobs.

Cut 6 (07)  “it is”

Louisiana is the third ranking state in manufactured housing sales. Allen says this is one of the biggest economic development announcements the town has ever had. He says the facility will be located in Leesville’s Northside Industrial Park, which has been vacant and added unnecessary costs on the town for 17 years.

Cut 7 (10) “utilities on” 

Allen says these jobs are desperately needed and will provide good wages and benefits to employees. He says after attending a prayer meeting, he received a call from a long lost friend who happened to work for Champion Home builders and the Industrial Park became a topic of conversation.

Cut 8 (08) “whole deal”

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Monroe-based Flying Tiger Brewery will donate a portion of the revenues from their latest brew, War Hawk, to scholarships through the University of Louisiana Monroe Foundation. Flying Tiger Co-owner Robert Brewer says they want to help ULM because the school doesn’t get the credit it deserves, aside from academics.

Cut 9 (09)  “they are”

War Hawk beer is not officially licensed through ULM. Brewer says they got the idea a year and a half ago to help students further their education and it’s finally come to fruition.

Cut 10 (11) “the doors”

The War Hawk logo features a Curtiss P-40 War Hawk plane flown by the Flying Tigers. Brewer says the beer is a lot lighter than other flagship beers. He says War Hawk will be available on tap in Ouachita Parish and it will be canned in the future.

Cut 11 (10) “white wine”

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The Morning Consult group says that President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have dropped some, but only two percent in Louisiana.  U-L-M  Political Science professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says the drop from a 59 percent approval in January to 57 percent now is not a big deal…

Cut 12 (13) “the President.” 

Stockley says Trump’s failure to establish polices he promised during his campaign, could be a reason for the small decline…

Cut 13 (11)  “been accomplished.”

Are party members leaving and turning their loyalties somewhere else?  Stockley says , probably not…

Cut 14 (07) “same party.”

Morning Consult says Trump’s 57-percent approval rating in Louisiana is the fourth highest in the nation after Wyoming, West Virginia and Alabama.

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The UL System hopes to graduate 150-thousand students by 2025. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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Another person has been fatally shot in East Feliciana Parish.

Cut 2 (25) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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Former L-S-U and N-F-L star Y.A.Tittle passed away at the age of 90.  Kelley Ray looks back at his legendary career…

Cut 3 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

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The University of Louisiana System has set a goal to graduate 150-thousands students by 2025. U-L System President Jim Henderson says if this can be accomplished by the nine universities in the system, these students will be the most educated generation in Louisiana history.

Cut 4  (10) “our state”

Henderson says in order to achieve this increase in graduates over the next eight years, partnerships with technical and community colleges are needed to provide ample classroom space for more students. He also adds using technology to our advantage.

Cut 5  (10)  “online education.”

Henderson says it’s time Louisiana started to invest more in its students. He says we need to focus more on the outcomes of investments, rather than what it costs on the front end.

Cut 6 (11) “the cost”

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Iberville Parish leaders will discuss a proposed law on October 17^th that would prevent an individual from damaging or defacing the nation’s or the state’s flag. Councilman Matthew Jewell says last Veterans Day, a group of people ripped down and burned an American flag. He says the veterans were extremely upset about it so he decided to take action.

Cut 7 (09)  “the flag”

Jewell says strong penalties would come along with the ordinance…

Cut 8 (04) “in jail”

Jewell says Iberville Parish is extremely patriotic and the veterans are honored every year. He doesn’t expect any push back from passing the ordinance.

Cut 9 (09)  “it is”

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Former L-S-U and N-F-L star Y.A.Tittle has passed away at the age of 90.  Tittle played for the Tigers during the mid 1940s and set five records, including passing yards in a career, touchdown passes and total offense. In a 2008 interview with our own Jim Engster, the Marshall, Texas native explained how he ended up at LSU.…

Cut 10 (12)  “me away.”

Tittle played in one of the strangest bowl games, the 1947 Cotton Bowl which L-S-U and Arkansas played to a scoreless tied. It has since been called the Ice Bowl…

Cut 11 (12) “miserable day”

Tittle’s belt buckle is a part of LSU lore.  Tittle tells of a time when players wore regular belts and after a player tried to tackle him in a game, almost losing his pants and then losing the chance to play in the Sugar Bowl…

Cut 12 (12) “his pants.”

Late in his professional career, he played for the New York Giants, leading them to Eastern Conference titles in 1961, 62 and 63, and throwing 86 touchdown passes.  He also played three years for the Baltimore Colts and ten seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.

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A well-known member of the Boy Scouts was killed Monday in a drive-by shooting in Clinton. East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeffery Travis says the victim has been identified as 48-year-old Brad DeFrancheschi. He says three other middle aged white men have been killed since July in a similar manner and they are receiving assistance from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office to solve these murders.

Cut 13 (07) “these crimes”

On September 19^th, Carroll Breeden was gunned down in a drive-by shooting at his home in Pride while gardening in his front yard. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says they are assisting on this case in every way possible.

Cut 14 (08) “this case”

 East Feliciana Chief Criminal Deputy Greg Phares says they are keeping details private at this stage of the investigation expect police are looking for a white four door sedan with tinted windows. He says they are aware many residents in the area are concerned about safety.

Cut 15 (11) “of care”

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LSU hosts 10th ranked Auburn this Saturday at Tiger Stadium. Auburn is 5-1, with its lone loss against defending national champion Clemson. Auburn averages 36-points a game, but LSU is getting closer to full strength on the defensive line. Christian LaCouture had to play every snap against Florida, but Coach Ed Orgeron says senior defensive end Frank Herron returns this week after presumably serving a six-game suspension

Cut 16  (17)  “this week”

Kick-off is at 2:30. Tiger nation prefers a night game in Death Valley, but Orgeron says they’ll need the fans best effort for this big SEC matchup…

Cut 17 (09)  “let’s go” 

Linebacker Devin White, who was named Co-SEC Defensive player of the week after recording 13 tackles in the road win against Florida. White is glad to see Herron return to the defensive line rotation….

Cut 18 (17) “of the season” 

White batted down a pass on fourth-and-three to preserve the Tigers win in the Swamp. The Springhill native says he was reading the Florida quarterbacks eyes….

Cut 19 (17) great moment“

We’ve reached the home stretch of a what has been a lackluster State Treasurer’s race. Jeff Palermo looks at whether we’ll see an increase in attention before Saturday’s election…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed in the middle of the Atlantic, and it’s the 15th named storm for this very active season Michelle Southern has more…:

Cut 2 (27) “I’m Michelle Southern”

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A truck driver was killed this morning after he lost control of his vehicle on I-10 at the Butte La Rose exit in St. Martin Parish.  Louisiana State Police Master Trooper Brooks David (Dah-veed) says the accident caused a section I-10 eastbound to be closed while crews inspected the bridge…

Cut 3 (12) “is safe”

Officials were kept busy cleaning up the mess left behind for several hours, which consisted of a load of potatoes…

Cut 4  (06) “moved off” 

David says it was fortunate that more drivers weren’t hurt since the accident occurred at 5am…

Cut 5  (11)  “that crash.”

Police are withholding the identity of the driver pending family notification…

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Election Day is less than a week away for the special election to select a new State Treasurer. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says usually we see numerous ads in the days leading up to an election, but this quiet race to remain quiet…

Cut 6 (11)  “mailers”

Secretary of State Tom Schedler predicts a voter turnout below 20-percent.  Pinsonat says even political action committees are sitting this election out and they are know for producing memorable campaign ads

Cut 7 (08)   “year election” 

The state treasurer’s race features three Republican candidates, who have been able to raise some money. There’s also a Democrat, but he has failed to receive the endorsement of his own party. Pinsonat says none of these candidates have enough money to make a huge push before election day

Cut 8 (10) “same time”

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Financial help is being provided for the family of a slain Lafayette Police Officer.  44-year-old Corporal Michael Middlebrook was killed last week while responding to an aggravated assault call at a convenience store.  A specially dedicated fund will be able to assist the Middlebrook family. President Raymond Hebert (A-Bear) with the Community Foundation of Acadiana says…

Cut 9 (08)  “of duty.”

Hebert praised the city since the fund was established several years ago at the urging of Police Chief Toby Aguillard…

Cut 10 (11) “Heroes fund.”

Hebert has taken note of the help and support Lafayette and the surrounding area is willing to give…

Cut 11 (08) “dire time.”

Donations may be made through the website c-f-acadiana-dot-org/lafayette-p-d…

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The formation of Tropical Storm Ophelia in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean makes it 15 named storms during this very active Atlantic hurricane season. State Climatologist Barry Keim says 2005, the year Katrina struck New Orleans, is still the highest recorded year for activity…

Cut 12 (08) “on record.” 

This is currently the sixth most active hurricane season and the busiest since 2012. Why has this season been so active?  Keim explains it has to do with water surface temperatures…

Cut 13 (11)  “busy years.”

There have been three landfalls of named storms on Louisiana’s coast line. Tropical Storm Cindy in June, Hurricane Harvey in August and Hurricane Nate crossed over Plaquemines Parish on Saturday. Keim says Nate didn’t do much damage in Louisiana, but it was one of fastest storms to ever cross the Gulf of Mexico at 25-miles-per-hour.

Cut 14 (07) “velocity accelerate.”

Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving away from the U.S.

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Hurricane Nate could cause a slight increase in gas prices.  Kelley Ray has more…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray”

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Former Governor from 1988 to 1992, Buddy Roemer, released a book about his childhood titled, Scopena: A Memoir of Home. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 2 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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State officials report minimal damage in Louisiana from Hurricane Nate. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (25) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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With the decline in diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba, any hope of exporting Louisiana goods is shrinking.  State Agricultural Commissioner Mike Strain says working on the issues between the two nations is of top priority…

Cut 4  (08) “this work.”

A year ago, Governor John Bel Edwards and Strain led a delegation from Louisiana to Cuba to strength the relationship between the Bayou State and the island nation. The U.S, has ordered Cuban diplomats out of their embassy in Washington. Strain says it’s disappointing to see…

Cut 5  (06)  “to Cuba.”

Strain says if the trade embargo with Cuba is lifted it could mean millions of dollars for the state and the ag industry, so he’s hopeful the diplomatic relations can be restored…

Cut 6 (11) “to resolve.”

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Now that Hurricane Nate is a memory for Louisiana, what will that mean for gas prices?  Oil rigs from Louisiana to Alabama were shut down and the industry hasn’t fully recovered from Hurricane Harvey in August.  Don Redman from Triple-A says any increase in prices we see will be short lived…

Cut 7 (11)  “back down.”

Refineries are also gearing up to switch from the summer blend to winter grade gasoline, which Redman says could affect prices…

Cut 8 (11) “close down.”

Regardless of the storm, Redman says drivers are paying more on average than the last couple of years…

Cut 9 (09)  “$2.25.”

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s New Orleans office estimated less than 15 percent of the oil production in the Gulf of Mexico was shutdown before Tropical Storm Nate, providing over 254-thousand barrels of oil per day.

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Former Governor Buddy Roemer has released a memoir, published by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press, of his early life in north Louisiana called, Scopena: A Memoir of Home. In the book, Roemer shares with his readers what is was like to grow up on his family’s cotton plantation in Bossier Parish. He says the story is really about his father and mother, Budgie and Adeline Roemer.

Cut 10 (12)  “the family”

Roemer suffered from a stroke in 2014. The former governor says he faced many social changes growing up during the 1950s and 60s. He says his father gave he and his siblings great guidance during the Civil Rights Movement.

Cut 11 (10) “were people”

Roemer was Governor of Louisiana from 1988 to 1992. He graduated from high school and immediately attended Harvard. Roemer says he decided to get into politics in his preteen years after practicing his public speaking while working in the cotton fields.

Cut 12 (10) “politics”

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After suffering the program’s first loss against a team from the Sun Belt Conference, the LSU Tigers bounced back with a 17-16 win victory over Florida in the Swamp. It was a hard fought victory for the Tigers, who finished with three freshmen on the offensive line because of injuries. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says his team would not be denied…

Cut 13 (07) “did that”

The week leading up to the Florida game was a rough one for the LSU football team. The criticism of Orgeron was intense and Coach O had to fire back at a couple of fans during his call-in radio shows. He says the team grew closer during the week…

Cut 14 (12) “at hand”

Some analysts said the LSU football team was soft after the loss to Troy. Orgeron says the Tigers took that criticism to heart…

Cut 15 (10) “it tonight”

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The Ragin Cajuns snapped a three-game losing streak by going on the road and beating Idaho 21-16. Head Coach Mark Hudspeth says his team never lost confidence…

Cut 16  (17)  “t0night”

In the Cajuns previous four games, UL Lafayette allowed 40 or more points in each contest. Hudspeth says the defense came to play in Idaho…

Cut 17 (10)  “the conference” 

A key stat in this game, was that Idaho was 5-of-17 on third downs. Hudspeth says they used the bye week to make some adjustments on defense..:

Cut 18 (16) “that showed” 

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Louisiana Tech also suffered a tough loss on Saturday as UAB blocked a 30-yard field goal with 3 seconds left to preserve a 23-22 win over the Bulldogs. KIcker Jonathan Barnes also missed an extra point to tie the game. Head Coach Skip Holtz is more upset about 10 penalties committed by his team..

Cut 19 (12) this point“

Louisiana Tech was a big favorite to win this game. Holtz on the upset loss..

cut 20 (15)  “be a battle” 

Tropical Storm Nate is projected to possibly hit the southeast Louisiana coast early Sunday morning as a Category 1 Hurricane. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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The early voting period for the October 14th election concludes on Saturday at 6 PM and the Secretary of State’s office says the turnout for the first five days was not great. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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A state of emergency has been declared for Louisiana as Tropical Storm Nate races toward the Gulf Coast.  Last summer, pumps failed to work when heavy rain fell in New Orleans.  Governor John Bel Edwards has the National Guard ready to move if needed if they fail again this weekend…

Cut 3 (11) “not running”

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Grand Isle and areas outside of levee protection in St. Bernard Parish.  He urges residents in those areas to follow what their local officials are telling them…

Cut 4  (08) “every precaution” 

With three major storms that have hit the U.S., relief agencies have been stretched thin in recent weeks.  Edwards says agencies will be ready to respond if needed…

Cut 5  (11)  “this storm”

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Tropical Storm Nate is still projected to hit the southeast Louisiana coast as a Category 1 Hurricane early Sunday morning. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Nate is moving quickly into the Gulf. He says the storm is expected to turn into a hurricane right before landfall.

Cut 6 (10)  “Sunday morning”

Keim says winds are projected to be over 75 miles per hour at landfall. He says along with wind and rain, storm surge will be the biggest problem associated with Nate.

Cut 7 (11)   “higher numbers” 

Keim says it is possible Nate could veer to the east and miss the Louisiana coast.

Cut 8 (09) “good thing.”

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Early voting for the October 14^th election, which concludes tomorrow, has been light. Secretary of State Tom Schedler (Shed-lure) expects a very light turnout from the two-point-nine million registered voters…

Cut 9 (11)  “voting turnout”

Schedler says the turnout might be even lower than 20-percent. The ballot includes a special election for state treasurer, a south Louisiana Public Service Commission seat, three constitutional amendments and the general New Orleans mayoral race, where 18 candidates are running.  He (Shed-lure) hopes the candidates will stir up more interest before next Saturday..

Cut 10 (11) “October 14th”

Schedler (Shed-lure) says the lack of items on some ballots will really affect turnout in some parishes…

Cut 11 (10) “have that”

Early voting will end this Saturday at 6pm.  The general election will be held October 14^th from 7 AM to 8 PM.

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Officials in St. Tammany Parish are gearing up for the possible landfall of Tropical Storm Nate as a Category 1 Hurricane. Parish President Pat Brister says all essential personnel are on alert and the emergency operations center will be up and running Saturday morning.

Cut 12 (10) “we get” 

Brister encourages residents to stay up-to-date on the forecasts and regular update will be available through the Parish’s social media sites. She says their main concern is flooded roadways…

Cut 13 (09)  “the time”

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The eye of Tropical Storm Nate could cross over the mouth of the Mississippi River as a Category 1 hurricane and Plaquemines Parish officials are preparing. Sheriff Jerry Turlich says one concern is the main travel route in Plaquemines Parish, Highway 23, could flood. He says Myrtle Grove is especially at risk so they are making traffic control preparations.

Cut 14 (07) “levees”

Turlich says the instillation of flood walls near the St. Bernard border have caused problematic flooding on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the past and they are predicting it could happen again. He reminds residents to take precautions.

Cut 15 (10) “protection”

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