Senator David Vitter gave his farewell speech on the Senate floor. Halen Doughty reports the Republican from Jefferson Parish is set to leave the Senate after 12-years. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A new campaign ad for Democrat Foster Campbell features Governor John Bel Edwards urging residents to vote for the Public Service Commissioner in the US Senate runoff. Halen Doughty has more…

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The Crescent City will be featured as the Central time zone location for Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve nationally televised show. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has received 21 whooping cranes from Maryland in the last week, giving the Bayou State a total of 25 large birds that have been delivered to this state this year. LDWF Biologist Sara Zimorski says the Whooping Cranes will be spread out between two facilities…

cut 4  (10) “those locations”

Zimorski says currently, there are released 38 birds in the wild and the new arrivals will be counted into the population in a few weeks. She says it’s so important to receive these shipments given the low number of the whooping cranes in the state.

Cut 5  (08)  “here again”

The whooping crane was considered extinct in Louisiana in 1950, but for the last six years the state has been working to restore a solid population of these large birds back into the state. Zimorski says once released, the birds are encouraged to stay by being fed, but eventually they branch out on their own.

Cut 6 (09) “natural foods”

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Senator David Vitter gave his farewell speech on the Senate floor Monday, as he will leave the office he’s held since January 2005. Vitter says as a Louisiana state legislator he worked to impose term limits here, as well as authoring the leading term limits measure for Congress. He says that’s why he’s imposing one on himself.

CUT 7 (11)  “term limits”

Vitter says in his tenure he’s worked to protect 2^nd Amendment rights and the right to life. He says he’s helped stopped automatic pay raises in Washington and worked on Obamacare reform to make the healthcare more patient oriented.

The outgoing Senator thanked embers of his team, his colleagues, and friends in Washington. But he says he owes the most to his wife, Wendy.

Cut 8 (11) “fireball shots”

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In a new ad, Governor John Bel Edwards asks residents to vote for Democrat Foster Campbell in Saturday’s US Senate race. In the 30-second spot, Edwards says Campbell could be the deciding vote against substantial cuts to social security and Medicare. ULM political science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says as popular as the governor is, this ad likely won’t do much to help Campbell.

Cut 9 (08)  “this race”

Campbell will face Republican John Kennedy in the December 10 runoff. The governor says in the ad that Campbell supports equal pay for women, and he will bring tax dollars home for roads, bridges, and coastal restoration. Stockley says while the ad is a nice gesture, it’s probably too little too late.

Cut 10 (07)  “upset victory”

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We can expect to see some Louisiana leaders working in the Trump Administration either in the cabinet or administrative positions, according to Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta, who led the Trump campaign in Louisiana. He says federal lawmakers from this state are recommending Louisiana residents to the transition team.

cut 11 (10) “in Louisiana”

Skrmetta says the President-elect has chosen strong leaders for the positions he’s filled so far, including appointing Dr. Ben Carson as the Secretary for the Department of Housing. Skrmetta says he’s even thrown his hat in the ring for available positions in the new administration.

cut 12 (09) “in Louisiana”

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New Orleans will now be featured as part of the 2017 Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. Local Representative for Dick Clark Productions Gary Solomon says this is the first time in the show’s history that there will be another countdown in the Central time zone. He says it’s a real game changer for the Crescent City…

Cut 13 (10) “parade”

Solomon says a number of celebrities will perform and the biggest feature will be the crowd having a good time in the French Quarter…

cut 14 (11) “real win”

Solomon says Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin eve will cut to New Orleans throughout the five and a half hour nationally televised show. He says viewers will feel like they’re a part of the New Orleans culture.

Cut 15 (10) “Brewery drop”

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NFL Draft Analyst Mike Detillier believes LSU running back Leonard Fournette will be a top five pick in the 2017 NFL draft. Fournette announced he’s turning pro after the bowl game, even though he struggled to stay healthy this past season, because of an ankle injury. Detillier says Fournette is still one of the top NFL prospects in the upcoming draft class…

Cut 16 (10) “Johnathan Allen”

The NFL has become more of a passing league and a franchise running back is not desired as much as it was a decade ago.  But Detillier says we’ve seen two running backs drafted high in the first round recently and both have panned out well…

Cut 17 (17)    “he’s had “

When healthy, Fournette is one of the most explosive offensive players in the country. Detillier believes he has a shot to be the top overall pick…

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Officials with the R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl are expecting a big crowd for its bowl game on December 17th in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. On that night, the Ragin Cajuns will face Southern Miss. Jay Cicero, C-E-O of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, says it’s great match-up for their bowl…

Cut 19 (19)   “16 years”

The Cajuns are playing in the New Orleans Bowl for the fifth time in the last six years, while it’s also Southern Miss’ fifth appearance in the bowl game and first since 2009. Cicero says they expect 40-to-45-thousand fans for what should be a great game…

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Only 171-thousand registered voters hit the polls for early voting for the runoff election, which is six percent of the state’s registered voters. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A new survey out of Tulane reveals US Senate candidate Republican John Kennedy has a healthy lead in the race against Democrat Foster Campbell in the runoff. Michelle Southern reports…:

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It’s a cold, rainy day across the Bayou State, and state climatologist Barry Keim says this is typical for winter in Louisiana. He says a storm is tracking across the southern part of the state today, bringing more of the wet weather we saw all weekend.

Cut 3 (12) “half inches”

Flash flood watches are in effect until 3pm in southwest and central Louisiana parishes. Keim says there’s also the potential for severe weather today in south Louisiana as warm air is colliding with cold air.

cut 4  (10) “about it”

Keim says the rain should finally move out of the state today and then we can get ready for our real dose of cold weather before the weekend arrives.

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Officials with the Camping World Independence Bowl in Shreveport are excited about their December 26^th contest that pits North Carolina State versus Vanderbilt. Bowl Spokesperson Stefan Nolet says the ACC and SEC matchup marks the second time in three seasons the two conferences have played each other in this bowl. He says both teams finished the season strong.

Cut 6 (10) “game here”

Kick off for the Independence Bowl is at 4 p.m. Nolet expects Vanderbilt fans are excited because they haven’t been to a bowl since 2013 and seem to travel well. But he says traveling on the day after Christmas can be tough, but…

CUT 7 (07)  “federal holiday”

Louisiana Tech is also excited about its bowl destination. The Bulldogs will play 25^th ranked Navy on December 23^rd in Fort Worth, Texas in the Armed Forced Bowl. Athletic Director Tommy McClelland expects this will be a high scoring game. He says the kick-off is at 3 p.m. and predicts tons of fans will attend, like in past bowl games.

Cut 8 (09) “large crowd”

McClelland expects anywhere from 500 to a thousand students will attend the game. He says they were presented the option to play Army in the Heart of Dallas Bowl or a top 25 Navy team, so they selected the team that would give players another new experience.

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Only 171-thousand of the state’s 3 million registered voters cast their ballots during the early voting period. Pollster John Couvillion, with JMC Analytics, predicts turnout for the runoff to be 35-percent, at the most. He says a runoff during the holiday season has always been bad for turnout, plus this Senate race isn’t exciting voters.

Cut 10 (08) “this one”

Couvillion says early voting data showed Democratic enthusiasm is lacking, with the percentage of black voters lower than in the primary. He says the only exception to this is in East Baton Rouge Parish, because of the hotly contested mayoral race.

cut 11 (12) “Weston-Broome”

Former State Senator Broome is facing Republican State Senator Bodi White in the Baton Rouge mayoral election. Only six percent of the state’s registered voters hit the polls for early voting. Couvillion says he was very impressed with the number of early voters in the primary, but….

cut 12 (10) “turnout”

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A new survey out of Tulane reveals Republican John Kennedy has a healthy lead over Democrat Foster Campbell in the Us Senate runoff. Brian Brox, associate professor of Political Science, says 59% of respondents said they would vote for Kennedy, while 40% said Campbell is their choice. He says the Republican has always been favored in Saturday’s race…:

Cut 13 (07) “characteristics”

The survey found that, when the presidential vote of the respondent is considered, nearly 83 percent of Trump voters said they plan to vote for Kennedy. Brox says it’s interesting that just 69 percent of Clinton voters said they would vote for Campbell. He attributes that to people that voted for Clinton, because they didn’t want to vote for Trump…:

cut 14 (09) “in the runoff”

Brox says supporters of the Senate candidate who did not make the runoff are splitting along partisan lines. He believes many voters feel that voting for the Democrat in this race means choosing the minority party since Republicans will control the Senate…:

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December marks the peak of flu season, and the Louisiana Department of Health urges the public to get their flu shot. Jeff Palermo has more….

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The jury selection in the Cardell Hayes case, the man accused of killing former Saints player Will Smith, is scheduled to begin today. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The France-Louisiana Cooperation Accord has been extended until 2020 after it was signed by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. Halen Doughty has more…

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The Louisiana Department of Health reminds the public that December is the start of peak flu season. Dr. Frank Welch with LDH says flu activity has been low so far this year, as only 2 out of every 100 doctor visits in Louisiana have been flu related. He says there are things people can do to avoid getting sick.

cut 4  (08) “other people”

Welch says we’re at a higher risk of catching the flu during the holiday season. He says many people think that’s because the weather is cold, but it’s really because people spend time in close quarters at holiday parties and avoiding the cold.

Cut 5  (09)  “those situations”

Welch advises people to clean frequently used surfaces like door knobs when they have people in their homes. He says it’s not too late to get a flu shot, but the shot takes two weeks to take effect. He says even though for most people the flu is a mild inconvenience, it’s important for everyone to get their shot because for some people, the flu can be life threatening.

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A recent poll from Southern Media and Opinion Research finds Governor John Bel Edwards’ approval rating is at 63-percent. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says that’s a big improvement over the governor’s approval rating earlier this year.

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A poll from Morning Consult found Edwards’ approval rating was only 45-percent in the spring, while a UNO poll showed 56-percent of respondents approved of his job performance in October. Pinsonat says Edwards’ response to all the floods, tornadoes, and other issues the state has seen this year may have helped boost his numbers.

Cut 8 (09) “8 months”

The poll also found that the state is split on the direction Louisiana is heading. Pinsonat says 41-percent of respondents believe the state is heading in the right direction, while 40-percent say it’s the wrong direction. He says that’s understandable given all the issues Louisiana faces.

Cut 9 (12)  “the state”

The poll shows 42-percent of voters think conditions will improve, while 19-percent say it will get worse.

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The jury selection is expected to begin today in the trial of Cardell Hayes, the man accused of killing Former Saints defensive end Will Smith. A judge has determined that the jury will be sequestered for the entire trial.  Legal Analyst Chick Foret says it will be hard for potential jurors to leave their families during the holiday season.

Cut 10 (10)  “on Tuesday”

Foret says it’s important to make sure the jury will hear the testimony from the witnesses, the evidence and nothing else.

cut 11 (10) “Judge Buras”

Jurors will not have access to TV’s or telephones. But Foret says Judge Camille Buras has promised to move the case along quickly and trial testimony will be heard even on weekends.

cut 12 (08) “this case”

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser extends the France-Louisiana Cooperation Accords for four more years.  Nungesser says it’s a program that brings French teachers to teach the French history, culture, and language in Louisiana schools.

Cut 13 (11) “across Louisiana”

The agreement extends the mutual agreement until 2020. Nungesser says this program supports French immersion programs and the Francophone culture. He says learning French opens doors for Louisiana students.

cut 14 (10) “to them”

Nungesser says the first French course in Louisiana was offered in 1969, and the earliest teachers that were sent by France were military personnel. He says French culture is a huge part of Louisiana heritage.

Cut 15 (09) “in Louisiana”

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The Saints appear to be heading towards another losing season as New Orleans played poorly in a 28-13 loss to the Detroit Lions. The Black and Gold committed 10 penalties and Quarterback Drew Brees threw three interceptions. Detroit jumped out to a 10-0 lead, which did not please Coach Sean Payton…

Cut 16 (16) “lose that battle”

The loss drops New Orleans record to 5-7.The Black and Gold are heading towards their fourth losing season in the last five. Payton was frustrated during the post game…

Cut 17 (10)    “poor start “

Payton also denied rumors that the Saints are interested in trading wide receiver Brandin Cooks during the offseason..

Cut 18 (09) “ thanks”

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The LSU Tigers will conclude the 2016 season by facing Louisville in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve day in Orlando, Florida. It will be an early start for the Tigers, as the game will kick-off at 11 AM eastern time. Nonetheless, LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron is proud to represent the Bayou Bengals in the bowl game…

Cut 19 (18)   “at LSU”

The game will feature LSU’s stingy defense against one of the best players in college football. Louisville Quarterback Lamar Jackson is considered a front-runner to win the Heisman Trophy. Orgeron calls Jackson a dynamic athlete…

cut 20 (11)   “on defense”

Police say a suspect is behind bars following the fatal shooting on Bourbon Street that took one life and left 9 others injured. Michelle Southern has more…

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Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand today urged people not to rush to judgment in the fatal shooting of former John Curtis standout and NFL player Joe McKnight, Jr. Emelie Gunn reports…:

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An arrest has been made in the case of the Bourbon Street shooting that left Demontris Toliver dead and 9 others injured. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison says 20-year-old Jordan Clay of Lafayette has been charged with 2^nd degree murder. He says a multi-agency investigation led to his arrest.

Cut 3 (12) “federal partners”

Harrison says Clay was arrested in St. Martin parish, where he is currently being held as he awaits extradition to New Orleans. He says they are still searching for a second suspect in the incident that occurred over the Thanksgiving weekend, the same weekend as the Bayou Classic.

cut 4  (08) “weekend festivities”

Harrison says the shooting occurred at 1 am last Sunday in the 100 block of Bourbon Street. He says the investigation is ongoing as they continue their search for the other suspect and try to identify a motive.

Cut 5  (11)  “shootout followed”

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The Edwards’ family is getting in the holiday spirit as they will spend their first Christmas in the Governor’s Mansion. The family was displaced during the August flooding but are now settling back into life in the mansion. First Lady Donna Edwards is hosting a Joyeux Noel celebration at her home this afternoon at 3 p.m. to show off the improvements she’s made.

Cut 6 (08) “with that”

Edwards says after taking on about 7 feet of water in the basement she hopes displaying Louisiana’s French heritage and culture during the Joyeux Noel event will raise money for the Mansion. She says they’ve revamped the backyard.

CUT 7 (05)  “looks beautiful”

Guests of the event will be treated with holiday snacks, music and a special visit from Papa Noel. Edwards says she worked closely with other former First Ladies to spruce up the Mansion.

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Louisiana is in for a wet weekend as the cold front that passed us earlier in the week is turning back toward the state. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we have about three to four wet days in front of us. He says northern parishes can expect to see anywhere from five to seven inches of rain.

Cut 9 (10)  “a problem”

Keim says the upside to this wet weather is it will likely eliminate most of the drought we’ve seen across the state.

Cut 10 (08) “the rain”

Keim says severe weather threats are very minimal with this returning front. He says temperatures will remain relatively mild.

cut 11 (10) “the temperature”

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Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand held a news conference today to update the case of the death of former NFL player Joe McKnight during an apparent road rage incident. Multiple protests are taking place over the fact that the shooter, 54-year-old Ronald Gasser, was released claiming self defense. Normand warned against spreading rumors:

cut 12 (09) “should not be believed”

According to a release, McKnight exited his car and was shot by Gasser as he approached the shooter’s passenger window. It says Gasser fired 3 rounds from a .40 caliber semiautomatic handgun from the driver’s seat of his car, and three hit McKnight. Sheriff Normand responds to a report that McKnight was trying to resolve the issue with Gasser…:

Cut 13 (10) “be believed”

Normand said Gasser did not stand over McKnight as reports have stated and that there were 3 casings located inside the vehicle. He also says there was no video. Normand says Gasser admitted to shooting McKnight, but has not been charged pending the outcome of the investigation…:

cut 14 (10) “external force”

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More the 351-thousand Louisianans are now enrolled in Medicaid as part of the expanded healthcare program, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Bayou Country Superfest has announced the lineup for their first show in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Michelle Southern has more…

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A bill co-authored by US Senator Bill Cassidy that seeks to reform mental healthcare has passed the US House and could receive Senate approval next week. Cassidy says this legislation is two years in the making, with the goal of making sure patients are not denied care. He says the bill should foster more mental health professionals, as well as create more outpatient treatment settings.

Cut 3 (11) “behavioral healthcare”

Cassidy says someone with mental illness dies 20 years younger than someone without it because physical health problems aren’t addressed. In his bill, the same day rule allows someone to be seen by a psychiatrist and physical health doctor on the same day. He adds there’s three times more mentally ill people in prisons than hospitals.

cut 4  (10) “often end”

Cassidy says some privacy laws inhibit communication between mental health providers and in-home care givers. He says the bill also establishes a Grant program focused on intensive early intervention for children who demonstrate signs of mental illness.

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The bill also provides for suicide prevention and substance abuse programs.

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More than 86-hundred Louisiana residents are receiving care for chronic conditions under the expansion of Medicaid. That’s according to the Louisiana Department of Health, who says enrollment has surpassed 351-thousand individuals. LDH Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee says many people are now getting healthcare they weren’t receiving while uninsured.

Cut 6 (10) “breast cancer”

Gee says treatment has started for nearly 600 adults newly diagnosed with diabetes and over 3-thousand adults received colonoscopies and 786 patients had precancerous polyps removed. She says the Medicaid expansion should lead to better health outcomes for working citizens who were previously uninsured.

CUT 7 (09)  “healthcare”

Gee says they are still unclear with will happen with the expanded Medicaid program when President-elect Trump takes office. She says if the expansion were to be repealed, Louisiana would lose 4 billion dollars and thousands would be uninsured.

Cut 8 (11) “different reality”

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The Cajundome will host its first event tonight since completing a 22-million dollar renovation, as the Ragin’ Cajuns basketball team will take on Nicholls State tonight. Cajundome Director Greg Davis believes people will be impressed with the updates.

Cut 9 (10)  “basketball court” 2x

Davis expects the renovated dome will help them recruit better basketball players. He says they’ll also be at an advantage competing for big name acts, adding that they are still able to host events like monster truck shows, ice hockey games, and circuses.

Cut 10 (11) “live entertainment”

Davis says the flow of the facility has also been updated to give patrons easier access to restrooms. He adds that the overall experience in the Cajundome has been greatly enhanced.

cut 11 (11) “been renovated” 2x

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The lineup for next year’s Bayou Country Superfest over the Memorial Day weekend has just been announced, featuring super stars Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, and Hank Williams Jr. Producer Quint Davis says it’s all new again because it’s coming to New Orleans for the first time.

cut 12 (10) “country music”

Davis says they’re doing it big this year with 6 acts a night, instead of 5, and three headliners each night. He says it will be interesting to see how Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert interact over the Memorial Day weekend, since the two divorced last year.

Cut 13 (08) “about that”

The 3-day festival was moved to the Superdome after LSU could not host the fest in its usual venue, Tiger Stadium, due to renovations. Davis expects the festival to have a huge impact on tourism in New Orleans.

cut 14 (08) “holiday weekend”

Democrat Foster Campbell is making a hard push in the final days before the runoff, as the US Senate candidate has raised $2.5 million for his campaign in just one month. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case of a 51-year-old Air force Veteran who is accused of raping several foster children in his care spanning several years. Michelle Southern reports..:

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The Feral Hog Management Task Force meets today to discuss ways to control the wild hog population in Louisiana. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Veterinarian Dr. Jim LaCour says it’s a big problem in the state.

Cut 3 (08) “their properties”

The taskforce was created during the 2016 regular legislative session and is comprised of 11 members from different departments.  LaCour says current methods to control feral hogs are just not working. He says the goal of the taskforce is to discuss best methods of control.

cut 4  (09) “of thing”

The LSU Ag Center estimates there are over half a million, or as many as 700-thousand feral hogs in the state. LaCour says the legislature has dedicated 360-thousand dollars towards the problem…

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Today is the last day of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season which was the first one considered “above-normal” for the first time since 2012. This year, there were 15 named storms, including 7 hurricanes – 3 of which were major. NOAA’s lead hurricane forecaster, Gerry Bell, says there were several factors which lead to the active season…:

Cut 6 (09) “wind shear”

Five named storms made landfall in the US during 2016, the most since 2008 when 6 storms hit. Hermine was the first hurricane to make landfall in Florida since Wilma in 2005. Bell says the reason the Gulf was spared for the most part this year is because the storms formed over the tropical Atlantic which tend not to track this way…:

CUT 7 (08)  “the Gulf”

Bell says that he can’t stress enough to the millions and millions of coastal residents the importance of being prepared every year for hurricane season…:

Cut 8 (07) “a lot of people”

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Democratic US Senate candidate Foster Campbell says he’s raised $2.5 million in campaign funds in the last month, but will dollars be enough to secure a victory? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says while Campbell has raised a decent amount of money, the Democrat’s biggest hurdle is trying to win a statewide election in a red state.

Cut 9 (08)  “bigger problem”

Campbell has made it clear that a majority of his campaign donations have come from individuals, not political action committees. But Pinsonat says voters don’t care about the money, they vote based on candidate’s platforms.

Cut 10 (08) “to Washington”

Pinsonat expects Campbell will use the nearly $1.5 million he has on hand to hit the airwaves hard in the last few days before the runoff. He says Campbell will likely run ads that depict Kennedy as the candidate for elitists and big corporations, but it’s unlikely it will be enough for a win.

cut 11 (10) “big win”

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A Bossier Parish Air Force veteran is behind bars, accused of raping and sexually exploiting young boys in his foster care. Lt. Bill Davis with Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office says 51-year-old Terral Parfait was arrested after one of his victims came forward.

cut 12 (10) “seven years”

Davis says Parfait lives alone and has been a foster parent for quite some time. He says so far, Parfait has been charged with three counts of 1^st degree rape.

Cut 13 (09) “foster care”

Davis says hundreds of floppy disks, flash drives, VHS, and DVDs were also seized from the suspect’s home where they found images of known child pornography produced of the boys that were in his care. He encourages parents to come forward who know their children have been in foster care with Parfait or have had any interaction with him at all…:

cut 14 (11) “be victims”

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A Baton Rouge college student is under arrest for murdering and dismembering his parents in Tennessee. Knox County Sheriff Major Michael MaClean says 29-year-old Joel Michael Guy Junior went home for the Thanksgiving weekend and viciously stabbed his parents and tried to cover the crime up….

Cut 15 (08) “destroy evidence”

Guy was arrested last night in Baton Rouge at his apartment on Nicholson Drive. MaClean says they believe he turned violent during an argument about money….

Cut 16  (09)  “financial support”

It’s unclear which college Guy was attending. LSU says they have no record of him attending classes on their campus.

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Walgreens now provides an over the counter opioid antidote. Jeff Palermo has more…

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LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is looking for people to take part in a groundbreaking study that looks at ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Emelie Gunn reports…:

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How realistic are metal detectors along Bourbon Street in New Orleans? Don Molino has more…

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Walgreens Pharmacy has made Naloxone, an opioid antidote, available over the counter in Louisiana. LSU Health New Orleans Professor of Psychiatry James Becnel says there is an opioid overdose every 18 hours in Louisiana. He says not only addicts, but anyone who has an opioid prescription for more than two weeks should purchase naloxone.

cut 4  (08) “health status”

Becnel says the response from EMS is usually not quick enough, so having naloxone on hand could save someone from dying of an overdose.

Cut 5  (10)  “back up”

The price of Naloxone varies, with the easiest method of a nasal spray costing around 65 dollars. Becnel hopes more pharmacies will make this available…

Cut 6 (10) “treat it”

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The AARP Foundation announces one million dollars in donations are being used to assist older individuals impacted by the devastating August flood. Director of AARP Louisiana, Denise Bottcher, says the money went to 16 non-profit organizations who are assisting in the rebuilding efforts. Bottcher says over 74-hundred donors provided money to help older flood victims get back in their homes….

CUT 7 (07)  “later date”

Governor John Bel Edwards says seeing the homes rebuilt with the money raised by AARP is inspiring. He says this donation is a blessing, because many senior citizen flood victims are on fixed incomes…

Cut 8 (10) “their lives”

Edwards travels to Washington D.C. today to lobby for additional money for flood recovery. The governor is seeking over three-billion dollars in federal assistance…

Cut 9 (09)  “ recovery program”

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LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is looking for people to take part in a groundbreaking study that looks at ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Director for Pennington’s Institute for Dementia Research and Prevention, Jeff Keller, says they are looking at how something like hypertension can cause impairment of brain function…:

Cut 10 (09)  “developing dementia”

Keller says Alzheimer’s is a complex disease without a cure or any new treatments, and this study aims to figure out which combination of medications and lifestyle changes may help people best avoid the disease. He says they are looking to enroll more than 600 older adults who are at high risk for losing important mental functions…:

cut 11 (11) “this disease”

For information about how to participate in the study, log on to idrp.pbrc.edu. Keller says 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s which is likely to affect 1 in 9 people age 65 and older. He says it is the costliest disease in the US and will triple in the next 35 years…:

cut 12 (11) “we can’t let that happen”

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Metal detectors are one possible idea to preventing future fatal shootings on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Owner of L and R Security Services Inc., Edward Robinson, says it would be tough to do logistically and expensive. He says a lot of planning would need to take place between police and the businesses along the famous street.

Cut 13 (09) “costly factor”

L and R Security handles checkpoints for various events including Jazz Fest and LSU football games. Robinson says aside from costs, another factor to installing metal detectors is if businesses want to go along with it, as well. He says there are so many entrances to the street and…

cut 14 (10) “come in”

Robinson says numerous police officers and private security workers also be needed to monitor the metal detectors. He says manpower is part of the price for this safety measure.

Cut 15 (08) “a week”

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After allowing 30 or more points in four of their first five games, the Saints defense has been playing much better lately. They shutout the Rams last Sunday in the second half during a 49-21 win. Linebacker Craig Robertson credits a togetherness for the improved play…

Cut 16 (13) “we’re having fun”

During the Saints 49-21 win over the Rams the theme song from the “Lion King” was played after New Orleans successful trick play that saw Willie Snead throw a touchdown pass to Tim Hightower. Coach Sean Payton also referenced the “Circle of Life” song in a postgame tweet. Offensive Tackle Zach Strief is not saying why this song is so important to the team…

Cut 17 (19)    “LA Rams “

ULM closes out its regular season on Saturday against in state rival UL Lafayette. The Warhawks are 4-7, but have won two of their last three. Coach Matt Viator likes how his team has been able to run the ball lately…

Cut 18 (19) “ of sacks”

ULM is coming off a bye week, so with this being the final game of the regular season, Viator says they are treating this game like a bowl game…

Cut 19 (15)   “about it”

Law enforcement agencies in Baton Rouge have settled a civil rights lawsuit that alleged cops abused Alton Sterling protesters. Michelle Southern reports…:

CUT 1 (26) “I’m Michelle Southern”

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A local climate scientist expresses concern over the possibility of the United States removing itself from a climate change agreement. Don Molino has the story…

Cut 2 (26) “I’m Don Molino”

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One person is dead after an airboat on a swamp tour collided with a mud boat yesterday afternoon in Bayou Des Allemends. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Spokesperson Adam Einck says the crash occurred near Mud Lake in Lafourche Parish and the mud boat operator was ejected into the water.

Cut 3 (10) “pronounced deceased”

The mud boat driver has been identified as 35-year old Bart Dufrene, Jr from Des Allemends. Einck says the two boats were going around a bend where they collided but it’s still unknown exactly what happened.

cut 4  (08) “of vision”

No one on the swamp tour airboat was ejected or injured. Einck says impairment is not suspected and the mud boat driver was not wearing a life jacket.

Cut 5  (10)  “this incident”

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Law enforcement agencies in Baton Rouge have settled a civil rights lawsuit filed by advocacy groups that alleged police used excessive force and psychical abuse during Alton Sterling protests. ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Marjorie Esman says this agreement assures that citizens’ rights are respected moving forward…:

Cut 6 (10) “peaceful protests”

During some of the protests, authorities said protesters were breaking the law by blocking roadways and creating public safety issues. Esman says in cases like this, officers should give a verbal warning before they come in and start arresting people without notice:

CUT 7 (09)  “suitable”

The suit said that during protests people were wrongfully arrested when they were gathered peacefully to speak out against the killing of Sterling during a confrontation with officers. Esman says this proceeding was not seeking monetary damages and money had nothing to do with it..:

Cut 8 (06) “constitution”

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A cold front is sweeping across the state tonight bringing the potential for another round of severe weather. State Climatologist Barry Keim says parts of eastern Louisiana have an enhanced risk of severe weather with the rest of the state having a slight to marginal risk. He says we could experience tornadoes, high winds and hail.

Cut 9 (08)  “of Louisiana”

Keim says the majority of the rain potential is in southeastern Louisiana with the chance of one to two inches of rain. He says the temperatures are very warm today but…

Cut 10 (10) “into tomorrow”

Keim says this cold front will push all the warm air out towards the Gulf. But he says in the process it will produce a lot of rain and the possibility for severe weather.

cut 11 (08) “the state”

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The chairman of the Tulane Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences says the implications for coastal Louisiana would likely be devastating if President-elect Donald Trump takes the United States out of a climate change agreement. Tor Tornqvist says if the US doesn’t reduce greenhouse gases, sea levels will rise and swallow Louisiana’s coast…

cut 12 (09) “very much affected”

Last April, President Barack Obama joined leaders from nearly 200 other countries to reduce emissions. America is the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Tornqvist says large communities will have to be moved if this climate change agreement is not followed…

Cut 13 (10) “including New Orleans”

Based on previous statements, Mr. Trump has expressed skepticism about global warming caused by humans. Tornqvist says if the United States takes itself out of the climate change agreement, it will be hard to manage the rise in the sea level, putting Louisiana’s coast in jeopardy

cut 14 (10) “we can handle”

With less than two weeks to go before the runoff, US Senate candidates are making a final push to get voters out to the polls. Jeff Palermo has more…

CUT 1 (28) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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According to the nonprofit organization Shared Hope International, Louisiana has the best anti-trafficking laws in the country. Halen Doughty has more…

Cut 2 (29) “I’m Halen Doughty”

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After a fatal shooting on Bourbon Street, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is worried people won’t want to travel to the Big Easy. Halen Doughty has more…

Cut 3 (26) “I’m Halen Doughty”

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Early voting for the December 10th runoff is underway, and Louisiana’s US Senate race is drawing national attention. Democrat Foster Campbell says he has drawn support from all over the US, as the party’s last hope for closing the Republican majority in the Upper Chamber.

cut 4  (10) “are calling”

Campbell made his comments at the Baton Rouge Press Club. His opponent, Republican Treasurer John Kennedy declined to attend. Instead, he was in Metairie on Monday with the National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman, Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker.

Cut 5  (08)  “and vote”

Wicker says Republicans currently have a majority in the Senate 51-48, which makes this a pivotal race. He says if Kennedy wins, it would give the GOP more of a governing majority.

Cut 6 (11) “job creators”

But Campbell remains optimistic that he can pull out a win in the red state. He says as a pro-life, pro-gun Democrat, he can draw votes from both sides of the party lines.

CUT 7 (10)  “common sense”

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Governor John Bel Edwards is hoping the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro will lead to more trade with the island nation. Edwards, who led a trade mission to Cuba in October, doesn’t expect any changes over night, but hopes Louisiana can return to being a major trade partner…

Cut 8 (11) “before the revolution”

President Barack Obama has worked to try and end the 55-year-old U.S. trade embargo with Cuba, but President-elect Donald Trump has given no indications he’ll continue these efforts. Edwards says he’s willing to work on reducing those trade barriers…

Cut 9 (08)  “ do that”

Edwards says if relations with Cuba are restored, it would be for the state’s rice industry. He says the rice consumption in Cuba per capita is 144 pounds per year…

Cut 10 (10)  “to Cuba”

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Louisiana ranks number one in the nation for the best anti-trafficking laws, according to the nonprofit organization Shared Hope International. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell, who serves on the state’s Human Trafficking Study Commission, says while this is a step in the right direction, more needs to be done to help the victims.

cut 11 (10) “something’s done”

Mizell says there’s only one therapeutic home for sex trafficking victims in Louisiana, and it only holds up to ten girls. She says we need more safe places for these girls to go once they’re rescued, which takes a facility and a dedicated staff to care for them.

cut 12 (08) “be addressed”

Mizell says the first thing we have to do is make sure these victims aren’t treated as delinquents and pushed into the criminal justice system.

Cut 13 (11) “a prostitute”

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is concerned about tourism dropping in New Orleans after the fatal shooting on Bourbon Street last weekend. Nungesser says every negative story impacts a city because people have to feel safe to come here.

cut 14 (09) “in any way”

Nungesser says there are too many criminals walking around because too often these people are in and out of jail. He says something needs to be done to keep dangerous offenders behind bars.

Cut 15 (08) “after time”

Nungesser says we’re reacting to these crimes, but we need to be proactive and prevent crimes before someone gets hurt. He says that starts with getting police the equipment they need and working with state and local officials to implement new policies.

Cut 16 (09) “not working”

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LSU will find out its bowl game destination on Sunday, but it’s difficult to figure where the Tigers will go. That’s because eight teams in the SEC have either seven or eight wins. Jerry Palm updates his bowl projections every week on CBS-Sports-dot-com

Cut 17 (13)    “is concerned “

Palm says Alabama is headed to the college football playoff and the Sugar Bowl will take the highest ranked SEC team in the C-F-P, which he says will either be Auburn or Florida. He says his best guest for LSU is either the Outback Bowl in Tampa or the Taxslayer Bowl in Jacksonville

Cut 18 (1o) “ is a possibility”

LSU was in the Texas Bowl last year and easily defeated Texas Tech 56-27. Palm says the SEC will help determine the bowl game for LSU, but they’ll be wanted by several bowls, because many fans are excited about the hiring of Ed Orgeron…

Cut 19 (09)   “begin with”

This Saturday, Louisiana Tech plays in the Conference USA Championship game against Western Kentucky. Palm says if the Bulldogs win they’ll play in the Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl, a loss will send them to the New Orleans Bowl….

cut 20 (12) “to New Orleans”

A shootout in Baton Rouge left two people dead and several injured. Don Molino has the story…

CUT 1 (26) “I’m Don Molino”

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Only 22,200 people cast a ballot on the first day of early voting in the December 10th runoff elections. Michelle Southern reports.

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

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Two people are dead and several injured following a shootout in Baton Rouge. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says last night police responded to a shooting on Essen Lane. He says 48-year-old Terrell Walker allegedly shot his girlfriend, 30-year-old April Peck, multiple times while sitting in a car and then pushed her out of the vehicle.

Cut 3 (09) “injured”

Edmonson says when several good Samaritans tried to help Peck, Walker turned the car around and drove into the crowd, hitting two people. He says when EMS arrived, he also fired shots at the first responders, wounding one person. He says the suspect then fled the scene, and a manhunt ensued leading police to Bluebonnet Blvd.

cut 4  (11) “the scene”

Edmonson says the wounded EMS worker and bystanders were taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. He says State Police is investigating the officer involved shooting of Walker.

Cut 5  (10)  “attorney’s office”

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Officials in New Orleans are exploring ways they can make the streets safer following another deadly shooting on Bourbon Street over the weekend claimed the life of one person and injured 9 others. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison praised his officers for their response time, but admits more has to be done.

Cut 6 (10) “city is safe”

Harrison blames the latest incident on an argument between two men and both remain at large. He says they had around 40 officers in that area at the time…:

CUT 7 (07)  “all directions”

This has been the 4th major shooting on Bourbon Street in 4 years. Harrison says he’s aware that metal detectors are being used in Memphis on Beale street and says at this time nothing is being ruled out for The Big Easy…:

Cut 8 (04) “that model”

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Early voting for the December 10th runoff elections began on Saturday, and the turnout was not spectacular. John Couvillion with JMC Analytics says in the primary, 87,000 people turned out on the first day of early voting…:

Cut 9 (09)  “22,000 Saturday”

Voters in Louisiana still need to cast ballots for the final two candidates in the US Senate race, and the 3rd and 4th Congressional District races. Couvillion believes the low numbers are due to voter fatigue, and the fact that most people are busy with the holidays. He says this does not look good for overall early voting turnout in the runoff elections…:

Cut 10 (10) “December 10”

Analysts have predicted that the Republican will win in the races against Democrats. Couvillion projects that the overall turnout will be between 17-35%. He says on the first day of early voting in the presidential race, 27% of blacks turned out to cast a ballot compared to 19% on Saturday…:

cut 11 (09) “was more like 20”

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A Baton Rouge woman is behind bars after she attacked her husband with a turkey. Sgt. Don Coppola with Baton Rouge Police says a juvenile male called police on Thanksgiving Day to report that his parents were fighting. He says the situation escalated when 32-year-old Helen Jackson pulled a knife on her husband.

cut 12 (09) “with it”

Coppola says Jackson was arrested on multiple charges.

Cut 13 (11) “the turkey”

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A tornado watch is in effect until five o’ clock for much of Louisiana. Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria and Lake Charles are all covered by the watch box. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the severe weather threat will continue into tonight and tomorrow…

cut 14 (12) “three days”

Keim says lightning, damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible with this storm system that might not leave the state until Wednesday…

Cut 15 (10) “the rain”

Keim says a strong cold front is clashing with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to produce this severe weather…

Cut 16  (11)  “with this”

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