Once again, Governor Bobby Jindal finds himself on the outside looking in as the second Republican presidential candidate debate is tonight on CNN. Eric Gill reports…

CUT 1 (29) “I’m Eric Gill”

______________________________________

Republican Jay Dardenne’s first campaign commercial underscores his time in public office as being scandal free. Michelle Southern reports…:

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

______________________________________

An artist has created an ornament to honor and donate to the family of fallen State Trooper Steven Vincent. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 3 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

______________________________________

The second Republican presidential candidate debate is tonight on CNN and once again Governor Bobby Jindal finds himself on the outside looking in. Low poll numbers are keeping Jindal out of the prime time debate, but he will appear in the undercard debate beginning at 5PM. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this is a real blow to Jindal…

cut 4  (10)  “shake things up”

He says only political junkies will be paying attention to the undercard debate which makes it difficult for Jindal to jump out of the group. Jindal recently began openly criticizing Republican frontrunner Donald Trump. Cross doesn’t believe this strategy is working for Jindal…

Cut 5  (06)  “bad tempered”

Cross doesn’t think this marks a critical stage in Jindal’s campaign. He would be very surprised if the governor dropped out of the race before the Iowa caucuses or South Carolina primary. Cross believes Jindal is in this race for the long haul…

Cut 6 (10)  “come out”

______________________________________

State Police Col. Mike Edmonson believes your Louisiana driver’s license will be a sufficient enough ID to board a plane in Louisiana after January 1^st, even though there are concerns travelers may need another form of picture ID because the state is not in compliance with the federal REAL ID Act. Edmonson says there is no current indication from the federal government that a regular license isn’t enough.

CUT 7 (07)  “know that”

Heath Allen, executive director of Lake Charles regional Airport, told a Lake Charles TV station that Louisiana travelers will be required to have a passport or another form of federal identification in 2016. But Edmonson says that’s not the case right now.

Cut 8  (11)  “for Louisiana” 

Edmonson says the reason the state isn’t compliant with the REAL ID Act is because there were worries about the privacy of Louisiana citizens. He says with the REAL ID act, immediately upon arrival at an OMV, all documents must be scanned and a picture is taken.

Cut 9 (10) “needs to be”

______________________________________

An artist out of Leesville, Louisiana created a Christmas ornament to help fundraise for the family of the fallen State Trooper Steven Vincent. Owner of JillyBean Studios, Jill Leonard, says she’s raised more than 26-thousand dollars so far.

Cut 10 (11) “to give”

Leonard says she had no idea she’d receive this kind of response and outpouring from people nationwide. She says it’s been difficult keeping up with the huge number of orders she’s receiving.

cut 11 (10) “committed to it”

Leonard says the ornament costs 12 dollars and 60 percent of the proceeds go to the wife of Steven Vincent. She says orders keep pouring in for the ornament, which is made of clay, painted blue and formed into the shape of Louisiana.

Cut 12 (07) “30 thousand”

______________________________________

Republican Jay Dardenne has started airing his first gubernatorial campaign television commercials which underscore his time in public office as being scandal free. The spot also says Dardenne talks straight because he’s not a Washington politician and has a history of bipartisanship. ULM-Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley.

Cut 13 (07)  “Senator Vitter”

Dardenne has so far been the only candidate in the race to publicly mention Vitter’s prostitution scandal. Stockley says with just over a month away from the October primary, he believes the ad is coming at a good time because polls have shown voters are responding to advertising. He says this is Dardenne’s chance to make a move…:

Cut 14 (10) “more?”

Dardenne said in a press release that voters don’t have to settle for the same old partisan, scandal plagued politics. Stockley says this is a positive ad and the candidates are likely holding off on attacking each other personally until they see how the negative Super PAC ads will fair…:

Cut 15  (11)  “personally”

_____________________________________

After a tough three-point loss to Western Kentucky, Louisiana Tech looks to get back in the win column this Saturday against Kansas State. The Wildcats are 2-and-0, with wins over South Dakota and Texas-San Antonio. K-S-U has not allowed a touchdown yet this season and Bulldogs quarterback Jeff Driskel says they are a very sound on defense…

Cut 16  (16)  “ahead of us”

Louisiana Tech’s defense gave up nearly 600 yards of offense in that loss to Western Kentucky. Linebacker Beau Fitte (Feet) says they are motivated to make sure that doesn’t happen again

Cut 17 (17) “do better” 

______________________________________________

Based on what happened in the Mississippi State game, it appears LSU will have more success rushing the passer this season. The Tigers D-line only had 10 sacks in 13 games last year, but in the season opener, LSU’s defensive line recorded three sacks. One of the sacks was by new starting defensive end Lewis Neal. Defensive line coach Ed Orgeron on Neal and fellow starting defensive end Tashawn Bower

Cut 18 (20) “been tremendous”

Sophomore defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and freshman defensive end Arden Key also recorded sacks against Mississippi State. Oregeron says he’s not surprised by the success of his unit

Cut 19 (14) “hungry to play”

Up next for LSU, it’s 18th ranked Auburn, who struggled to beat FCS member Jacksonville State last Saturday. Orgeron says Auburn’s up tempo offense is hard to prepare for

Cut 20 (10)  “right gaps”

All Sulphur Police and Fire Department Vehicles will soon display “In God We Trust” decals. Emelie Gunn has more on how the community is divided over this addition…

CUT 1 (28)  “I’m Emelie Gunn”

=================

The SEC Network will air a documentary tonight about the life of Bo Rein, LSU’s coach going into the 80s who died in a plane crash before ever coaching a game for the Tigers. Eric Gill reports.

CUT 2 (30)  “I’m Eric Gill”

===================

Senator Bill Cassidy testified this morning during a US House Natural Resources Committee field hearing in New Orleans. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss how current federal policies impact oil and natural gas development in the Gulf of Mexico. Cassidy says policies need to be changed for offshore oil production to flourish…

CUT 3 (09)  “Gulf of Mexico”

He says current federal regulations are holding development in the Gulf back, hurting the job market. Cassidy says federal policies leave over 63 million acres in the Gulf unavailable for oil and gas production…

CUT 4 (07)  “sources of oil”

He says it’s time for America to be energy independent. Cassidy says it’s vital for the federal government to ease regulations so that oil and gas production in the Gulf can continue to grow…

CUT 5 (07) “today’s economy”

============================

“In God We Trust” decals will be applied to both Sulphur Police and Fire Department vehicles this week. The community is funding these stickers so they don’t cost anything but many people still aren’t pleased with this addition. Police Chief Lewis Coats says in this negative world, he wants to bring some positive.

CUT 6 (06) “the units”

Coats says the officers are eager and excited to display the stickers on their units, especially after the recent death of Trooper Steven Vincent last month. He says many businesses throughout the Sulphur area came together to pay for and create the decals.

CUT 7 (11)  “110 percent”

At a city council meeting, Jake LeBrun voiced his opinion and says some people might think this is a breach of the first amendment. But Coats says if other people are offended, he’s offended that they’re offended and isn’t going to try to please everyone.

CUT 8 (06)  “going to fail” 

============================

A documentary will air on the SEC Network tonight about the life of Bo Rein (pronounced “Ryan”) who was named LSU’s head coach after the 1979 season, but died in a plane crash before he ever coached a game for the Tigers. LSU Senior Associate Sports Information Director Kent Lowe (pronounced “Low”) says many people don’t know Rein’s story and the excitement he brought to lead LSU into the 80s:

CUT 9 (11)  “athletic department”

“The Bo You Don’t Know,” premiers at 8pm. Rein left N.C. State for LSU, just after he lead the Wolfpack to its last ACC football title in ’79. Lowe says the title of the documentary is appropriate because even members of the LSU media didn’t have a chance to get to know Rein as he was so busy recruiting…:

cut 10 (08)  “to Baton Rouge”

Lowe said there were many who felt Rein could have had decades of success at LSU. But on January 10th, 1980, Rein was flying back to Baton Rouge from recruiting in Shreveport, when the pilot flew around a bad storm in central Louisiana and the plane went 1400 miles off course. Lowe says there is a lot of mystery as to why the plane flew into the Atlantic…:

Cut 11 (10)  “Atlantic” 

============================

An annual study released today by The Violence Policy Center says Louisiana ranks number 4 in the nation in the rate of women who are murdered by men. The report indicates our state has ranked among the top 10 states in this category for a fifth year in a row. VPC Legislative Director Kristen Rand says there are two big factors that leads to Louisiana’s ranking…

cut 12 (06)  “to firearms”

The study shows that nationwide, 94-percent of women killed by men were murdered by someone they knew and the most common weapon used was a gun. The study applies to 2013, the most recent year for which data is available. Rand says most homicides are the result of arguments between people who know each other…

cut 13 (08)  “domestic violence”

She says, most often, females were killed by males during an escalating situation involving domestic violence. Rand says they urge legislators to enhance enforcement of laws that prohibit domestic abusers from possessing guns and protect victims of domestic violence…

cut 14 (08)  “abusive situations”

============================

The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is hovering just above $2.00 a gallon and that leaves many wondering just how low will it go? Eric Gill reports…

CUT 1 (30) “I’m Eric Gill”

______________________________________

A study out of Illinois finds diet soda drinkers often eat more unhealthy foods, which counter acts their attempts to lose weight. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 2 (29) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

______________________________________

Secretary of State Tom Schedler says 46% of candidates who signed up for offices in the October 24th primary will run unopposed. Michelle Southern reports…:

Cut 3 (31) “I’m Michelle Southern”

______________________________________

The US House Natural Resources Committee will hold a field hearing in New Orleans today to discuss how current federal policies impact oil and natural gas development in the Gulf of Mexico. Committee chair, Utah Congressman Rob Bishop, says the hearing will focus on federal statutes which could cause a second moratorium in the Gulf…

cut 4  (09)  “negative impact”

Senators Bill Cassidy and David Vitter are scheduled to attend the meeting, along with Congressman Garret Graves. The hearing will also touch on the crude oil export debate. Bishop says by not allowing the US to export crude oil, the development of the oil and gas industry is significantly harmed…

Cut 5  (07)  “will decrease” 2X

The House will vote on lifting the export ban in the coming weeks. Bishop says if the US wants to remain a world leader in energy production, we need to increase production on more than just state and private land…

Cut 6 (11)  “Coast shores”

______________________________________

The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is hovering just above $2.00 a gallon and that leaves many wondering just how low will it go? American Automobile Association spokesperson Don Redman says the US Department of Energy forecasts the national average to hit $2 a gallon by December…

CUT 7 (10)  “in Louisiana”

He says Louisiana gas prices are about 20-cents lower than the national average, so we could be looking at prices near $1.80 by the end of the year. Redman says you’d have to go back to early 2009 to find gas prices that low…

Cut 8  (08)  “a gallon” 

He says these low prices have caused demand to rise about three-percent from last year when prices were roughly $1.10 more per gallon. Redman says if all goes smoothly, you can expect gas prices to steadily fall for the rest of the year…

Cut 9 (08) “Christmas holidays”

______________________________________

A study out of Illinois finds people who drink diet sodas tend to eat unhealthier, higher calorie food, which negates their attempts to lose weight. The research found that many diet soda drinkers feel justified in eating more or because they feel guilty about indulging in unhealthy food.  Dr. Anne Gilmore of LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center says these results aren’t surprising.

Cut 10 (09) “we’re doing”

Gilmore says diet soda drinkers often think they are cutting calories in one place, so it’s okay to splurge on another even though that’s not the case.

cut 11 (11) “they consume”

Gilmore says overall, we need to look at all the calories that we consume. She says the study draws on a popular conclusion but doesn’t tell the whole story.

Cut 12 (11) “inferences”

______________________________________

Secretary of State Tom Schedler feels voter apathy may partly explain why 46% of candidates who signed up for offices in the October 24th primary will run without opposition. He says in 2007, 35% of qualified candidates didn’t have an opponent and in 2011 it was 39%. He feels this uptick trend points to a public that just doesn’t care:

Cut 13 (09)  “away from that”

Schedler says in the state legislature, 20 out of 39 senators and 39 out of 105 House members drew no opponents. He feels if more people were involved in the process and went out to vote, especially young people, then there wouldn’t be such a waning interest in qualifying:

Cut 14 (10) “for the future”

Schedler says the cost of running a successful campaign keeps getting higher and higher which could be another reason potential challengers are turned off. He says we must get people back engaged on the Constitution and what this country is all about…:

Cut 15  (11)  “daily lives”

_____________________________________

LSU won on Saturday night, but Tiger fans are questioning the play calling after Brandon Harris threw just 14 passes. Coach Les Miles was asked if he would describe the game plan as conservative, but the Tigers head man said the offensive production would have been better if penalties did not negate 200 yards of total offense…

Cut 16  (20)  “have an infraction”

Harris says the plan was to throw the football more than 14 times, but Mississippi State’s defense dictated for more running plays

Cut 17 (20) “14 yards” 

______________________________________________

If the Saints want to reach the playoffs this season, they’ll need to do a better job in the red zone. They had four trips inside the Cardinals 20-yard line on Sunday, but came away with only one touchdown. Former Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was a weapon near the goal line, but he’s gone. Coach Sean Payton says they can’t use Graham’s departure as an excuse

Cut 18 (16) “we’ll do”

The Saints only rushed for 54 yards in the loss to Arizona. Running back Mark Ingram says a better ground attack can help lead to more touchdowns…

Cut 19 (10) “course of the game”

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is trying to make sense of a murder-suicide in Central that left four people dead, including three brothers. Eric Gill reports…

CUT 1 (30)  “I’m Eric Gill”

=================

Governor Bobby Jindal declared today a statewide Day of Prayer and hosted a rally on the capitol steps to honor law enforcement across Louisiana. Emelie Gunn has more…

CUT 2 (31)  “I’m Emelie Gunn”

===================

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is still trying to make sense of a murder-suicide in Central that left four people dead, including three brothers. Spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says 60-year-old Rodney Chemin (KEY-men) allegedly shot 57-year-old Joseph Allen, 55-year-old Perry Allen, and 51-year-old Mark Allen before turning the gun on himself. Hicks says the four were watching football at a neighbor’s house when they began arguing about music…

CUT 3 (07)  “too long after”

She says the four returned to Chemin’s home and gunshots were heard a short time later. Hicks says a neighbor went to check on the men and found the four of them dead in Chemin’s driveway…

CUT 4 (07)  “shot himself”

She says detectives are trying to determine if there was any history of violence or mental health issues with the deceased. Hicks says police aren’t releasing many details of this active investigation…

CUT 5 (07) “still ongoing”

============================

State Treasurer John Kennedy proposes the implementation of the aggressive “stop, question and frisk” program in the New Orleans area as a way to curb crime in the city. He says the policy is perfectly legal and allows police officers to frisk a person for a weapon without probable cause…:

CUT 6 (08) “a crime”

Kennedy says this same plan was used in New York and Chicago and it works. He says people aren’t going to visit, move to or invest in a city where they don’t feel safe…:

CUT 7 (10)  “stop and frisk”

Kennedy says, sadly, the fasting growing industry in New Orleans is crime and the first responsibility of government is to protect people. He says he realizes this is a controversial plan, but we should be empowering our police officers and not undermining them…:

CUT 8 (10)  “constitutional rights” 

============================

Many Police says a heated argument over video games sent one man to the hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound. Spokesperson Dean Lambert says 32-year-old Patrick Carhee became angry with 21-year-old Edward Glynn and slapped him. He says Glynn then punched Carhee and the situation escalated with Carhee unsuccessfully trying to hit Glynn with a hammer…

CUT 9 (05)  “in the arm”

Lambert says Carhee stabbed Glynn in the arm with a kitchen knife. He says, apparently, Carhee wasn’t quite finished…

cut 10 (11)  “not hit again”

Carhee then grabbed a handgun and shot Glynn in the thumb. Lambert says the victim was treated at a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. He says Carhee is facing some serious charges in this ongoing investigation… (Carhee is charged with multiple offenses, including attempted second degree murder.)

Cut 11 (10)  “probably forthcoming” 

============================

Governor Bobby Jindal made today a statewide Day of Prayer to honor law enforcement officers in Louisiana who lost their lives in the line of duty. So far in 2015, Louisiana has lost nine police officers, making us the number two state in the country for law enforcement deaths. Jindal spoke at a prayer rally on the steps of the state capitol today….

cut 12 (11)  “their service”

Jindal says we often take the sacrifices and commitment of law enforcement officers for granted. He gives thanks not only to police, but the families of the officers who worry each day if their loved ones will come home.

cut 13 (11)  “enforcement officers”

State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says law enforcement risk their lives and run toward danger, not away from it. He says our prayers shouldn’t end here for those who lost their lives but continue to respect these officers by the way we live our lives.

cut 14 (08)  “forget them”

============================

Today Governor Bobby Jindal is holding a public prayer rally at 11:30 on the Capitol steps for the state’s law enforcement in the wake of several police shootings. Michelle Southern reports…

CUT 1 (29) “I’m Michelle Southern”

______________________________________

With fans searching for tickets to LSU or Saints home games this weekend, the A-G’s Office is warning buyers to watch out for ticket scams. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

______________________________________

Senator David Vitter sent New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu another letter urging him to create an action plan on stopping violet crime in the city. Jeff Palermo reports on why Vitter is harping on the issue….

Cut 3 (25) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

______________________________________

Today is a statewide day of prayer for law enforcement. Governor Bobby Jindal is hosting a public prayer rally at the Capitol at 11:30 this morning where residents can gather to pray for the men and women serving the state. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says this day will be important for the public to show support of their law enforcement…

cut 4  (09)  “around law enforcement”

Edmonson says six officers have been killed in the state by gunfire this year, an increase from years past. He said one officer killed in the line of duty is too many…

Cut 5  (06)  “in which they did”

Edmonson says the relationship between officers and citizens is a great one, and all those in Louisiana should pray for all the first responders. He says people should remember the danger these men and women are in daily and this prayer rally will allow people to be thankful for the officers…

Cut 6 (10)  “state of Louisiana”

______________________________________

As fans are clamoring for LSU-Auburn tickets this weekend in Tiger Stadium, the Louisiana Attorney General’s office is advising consumers searching for tickets to games or other events like concerts, beware of scams. Director of the Public Protection Division Sam Pleasant says they want buyers to think smart because they could be a potential victim and have some advice to avoid scams.

CUT 7 (12)  “https”

Pleasant recommends for those purchasing tickets, to look at website policies to ensure the site guarantees refunds if something goes wrong, like an event cancellation. She says when someone gets a fake ticket, it puts people in bad spirits.

Cut 8  (09)  “tickets for” 

Pleasant says to use a credit card when buying tickets because it provides more protection than other payment methods if a problem arises. She says to never wire money in order to get tickets because it’s impossible to get back and to contact the A-G to learn more about ticket fraud.

Cut 9 (12) “event scam”

______________________________________

Senator David Vitter, who is also running for governor, has written another letter to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, calling on him to come up with a written action plan, which addresses the crime problem in the city. So why is Vitter continuing to harp on this issue? U-L-M Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this in an intentional campaign strategy on Vitter’s part to show Louisiana voters stopping violent crime is a priority.

Cut 10 (10) “as a whole”

Vitter says this is the third letter he has sent to Landrieu urging him to focus on murders not monuments. This is in reference to Landrieu’s campaign to remove confederate landmarks. Stockley says by critiquing Landrieu on this issue, Vitter is indirectly able to draw a favorable opinion from voters who think there is nothing wrong with the confederate flag and monuments.

cut 11 (08) “southern heritage”

Stockley says if Landrieu, a democrat, becomes an opponent on any level in the future, Vitter is using this stance to show his conservatism and their differing viewpoints.

Cut 12 (07) “and Landrieu”

______________________________________

Louisiana’s cultural community is rallying behind Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne for Governor. The campaign released a Dardenne endorsement video which includes noted Louisiana musicians, artists, actors and chefs like Jay Ducote who made it to the finals on this season’s Food Network Star…:

Cut 13 (11)  “state of Louisiana”

2015 Grammy Award winner Jo-el Sonnier also appears in the spot singing the praises of the efforts by Dardenne to promote Louisiana music…:

Cut 14 (11) “in Louisiana”

The Louisiana film industry is also rallying behind Dardenne in his bid for Governor. Faith Ford from Pineville is best known for her role as Corky Sherwood in Murphy Brown…:

Cut 15  (07)  “understands that”

_____________________________________

LSU sophomore quarterback Brandon Harris only threw the ball 14 times on Saturday night and Coach Les Miles liked what he saw from the Bossier City native in the 21-19 win over Mississippi State. Miles says Harris made some good decisions

Cut 16  (18)  “so improved”

Sophomore running back Leonard Fournette was a big reason why the Tigers opened the 2015 campaign with a win. The Heisman Trophy candidate rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns. Fournette finished with 28 carries and Miles says he has no problem giving him the rock.

Cut 17 (15) “towards em” 

______________________________________________

A slow start and a poor finish resulted in a 31-19 loss for the Saints in the season opener against Arizona. New Orleans fell behind 14-3 in the first half, but rallied to get within one point in the third quarter. However, the defense allowed two touchdowns in the fourth quarter , which sent the Saints back to the Big Easy with a loss. The Saints had 408 yards of total offense, but had to settle for four field goals. Head Coach Sean Payton

Cut 18 (10) “with a touchdown”

The Saints played several rookies and first-time starters. Rookie linebacker Hau-olk Kikaha had a forced fumble and receiver Will Snead made his NFL debut by reeling in a 63-yard pass from quarterback Drew Brees that led to one of four field goals by new kicker Dustin Hocker. But 1st-year cornerback Delvin Breaux was penalized four times. Payton says the Saints inexperience showed at times…

Cut 19 (11) “second game”

With LSU and the Saints both kicking off their season openers this weekend on the road, Louisiana restaurants are expecting fans to pour in. Eric Gill has the story..

CUT 1 (30)  “I’m Eric Gill”

=================

We’re in for a break from the summer heat this weekend as a cold front is rolling through Louisiana tonight. Emelie Gunn has more….

CUT 2 (24)  “I’m Emelie Gunn”

===================

With LSU and the Saints both kicking off their season openers this weekend on the road, Louisiana restaurants are expecting fans to pour in. Erica Burns with the Louisiana Restaurant Association says after the summer lull, the packed houses will be a nice boost for establishments. She says bars and restaurants often see increased business during home and away game days…

CUT 3 (06)  “game time”

Summer is typically a slow period for restaurants in the state because it’s hot and a lot of people go on vacation. Now that the weather is beginning to cool down and football season is in full swing, Burns says this will have a positive impact on business…

CUT 4 (08)  “start getting busier”

Fall is a time that many restaurant owners look forward to. Burns says, on game days, patrons will often spend extensive amounts of time eating and drinking at restaurants while watching their team play on television.

CUT 5 (05) “do well”

============================

Louisiana is getting a major break from the summer heat this weekend as a cold front is coming late tonight. Jonathan Brazzell with the National Weather Service says we can expect low temperatures in the middle 50s throughout the state.

CUT 6 (08) “to it”

Brazzell says Saturday’s afternoon highs will be in the mid-80s and we’ll get into the low 80s come Sunday.

CUT 7 (07)  “nice weekend”

Brazzell says the cold front should give us some relief from the mugginess we’ve experienced all summer. He says it’ll be a great time to spend some time outdoors because it’s going to feel refreshing compared to what we’ve been seeing the past few months.

CUT 8 (06)  “be cooler” 

============================

A former state legislator, who served two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to money laundering charges in 2008, announces that he is once again seeking office. Derrick Shepherd, a Democrat from Marrero, qualified to run for the 87th District House seat Thursday. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says whether Shepherd, a convicted felon, will remain on the ballot remains to be seen…

CUT 9 (09)  “of that”

Dubos says the Louisiana Constitution prohibits convicted felons from seeking public office at the state level. Shepherd says he plans to challenge that restriction as unconstitutional. Dubos says with just four weeks until early voting begins, Shepherd doesn’t have much time to resolve the issue. Dubos doesn’t think the outcome will go in Shepherd’s favor…

cut 10 (10)  “of voters”

============================

Former Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover has qualified to run for his old District 4 seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives. Glover, a Democrat, held the same spot in the House from 1996 to 2006 before he was elected Mayor of Shreveport. Political analyst Elliott Stonecipher says Glover is very popular in that district…:

Cut 11 (10)  “to do that” 

Current District 4 Representative Patrick Williams decided not to seek a new term. Glover is going up against educator Fred Moss IV who is known for the Good Times Roll Festival -and- Shreveport accountant Reginald Johnson…both Democrats. Stonecipher says Glover has the highest name recognition by far…:

cut 12 (08)  “take him on”

============================

State police say an 80-year-old man died after he was run over while changing his tire on the side of the road in East Baton Rouge Parish. State Police spokesperson Bryan Lee says Lawrence Shepherd was changing the tire on his vehicle on the shoulder of LA42, known as  Burbank in Baton Rouge, around 6:30 Thursday…

cut 13 (07)  “and his vehicle”

Lee says 47-year-old Haosheng Huang of Baton Rouge missed a curve when he lost control, running onto the shoulder where Shepherd’s vehicle was parked. He says Huang submitted to a breath test but the result was negative, and he is not suspected to have been impaired…

cut 14 (10)  “charges will be pending”

Lee says police will be investigating why Huang lost control of his vehicle and charges are pending. He reminds motorists, if you experience car trouble, try to get your vehicle into a parking lot or another safe place. Drivers should also be vigilant for pedestrians along roadways…

cut 15 (04) “left as possible” 

============================

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Houma man this morning in connection to the stabbing of his girlfriend.  Spokesperson Dawn Foret says 35-year-old Ashraf Khalil is charged with attempted second degree murder after a woman ran into a convenience store begging for help after claiming she was stabbed by him in a vehicle.

cut 16 (10) “detain him” 

Foret says Khalil was booked into the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex. She says the victim was taken to a hospital where her condition improved and she is expected to survive.

cut 17 (08) “was slit”

The Franklin Parish community continues to mourn the loss of Tyrell Cameron, the Franklin Parish High School football player who lost his life after an injury during a game last Friday. Jeff Palermo has more…

CUT 1 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

______________________________________

A political action committee releases a new television commercial reminding voters about David Vitter’s 2007 prostitution scandal. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 2 (29) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

______________________________________

Bayou Teche Brewing and U-L Lafayette say a new Ragin’ Cajuns Genuine Louisiana Ale is available today in select locations. Michelle Southern has more….

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

______________________________________

The Franklin Parish community continues to mourn the loss of Tyrell Cameron, the Franklin Parish High School football player who lost his life after an injury during a game last Friday. FPHS Principal Brian Gunter says he’s thankful for the wave of support shown to the school and the Cameron family…

cut 4  (10)  “people have done”

Gunter says there have been several events in Winnsboro over the past week to commemorate and remember the life of Cameron. He says a GoFundMe account has been set up to help defray funeral costs for the Cameron family. Gunter says he’s impressed with how schools in the area are showing their support…

Cut 5  (11)  “to the family”

Visitation for Cameron will be held this evening with funeral services scheduled for Saturday afternoon at River of Life Church in Winnsboro. Gunter expects this to be a very emotional weekend in Winnsboro…

Cut 6 (07)  “as you can”

______________________________________

A political action committee, called the Louisiana Water Coalition, released a television commercial reminding voters of David Vitter’s 2007 prostitution scandal. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Vitter needs 30 percent of the vote to make the runoff and those voters have stuck with him since day one.

CUT 7 (10)  “be running”

Pinsonat says the majority of Louisiana voters aren’t worried about what happened with Vitter seven years ago, they just want the most conservative candidate. He says these commercials need to come up with new information for it to really have an impact.

Cut 8  (11)  “about this” 

Pinsonat says this ad won’t impact Vitter’s chances of making the runoff and it’s going to take more than this to stop him.

Cut 9 (09) “replace him”

______________________________________

Former 5th District Congressman Vance McAllister has jumped back in the political ring. McAllister qualified Thursday to run for the state Senate District 33 seat currently held by second term incumbent Mike Walsworth. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this could be a very entertaining race. He says McAllister does have a couple of things going for him…

Cut 10 (09) “him competitive”

McAllister lost his congressional seat in last fall’s elections after a kissing scandal became public. Stockley says one of the biggest criticisms against Walsworth is his allegiance with Governor Bobby Jindal…

cut 11 (08) “for the district”

He says McAllister’s name recognition and available money for the race give him a real chance. But Stockley says it will not be easy for McAllister to take unseat Walsworth…

Cut 12 (08) “out for him”

______________________________________

Bayou Teche Brewing announces their new Ragin’ Cajuns Genuine Louisiana Ale is now available at select locations. President Karlos Knott says his brewery worked closely with the university to create a beer that symbolizes the school and the U-L marketing department designed the logo.

Cut 13 (10)  “as well”

Knott says they wanted to create a beer that was easy to drink for tailgating in the extreme heat. He says Ragin’ Cajuns Genuine Louisiana Ale is brewed with rice, so it’s light and refreshing.

Cut 14 (09) “the park”

Knott believes this will be a very successful product because of the great name and the success of the university, itself. He says they spared no expense when it came to brewing this ale.

Cut 15  (10)  “we use”

_____________________________________

A big match-up in Saturday’s LSU game against Mississippi State is the Tigers defense against Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott. Prescott had his way with the LSU defense last year as he rushed for over 100 yards and threw over 200 yards against the Bayou Bengals in Baton Rouge. LSU defensive tackle Christian Lacourture (Lock-uh-chur) on their gameplan to stop Dak

Cut 16  (10)  “bigger plays”

Lacourture says getting a lot of players around Prescott will be a key…

Cut 17 (17) “be okay” 

______________________________________________

The Saints open their regular season Sunday afternoon at Arizona. The Black and Gold are looking to rebound after a disappointing 7-9 campaign last season. Saints radio color analyst Hokie Gajan says preseason injuries have him concerned heading into the season opener…

Cut 18 (14) “be out there”

Gajan says the only bright spot for him in the preseason was the limited action of the first team offense. He says there is concern about the defense, who gave up some big plays and only tallied two sacks in four preseason games. Gajan says this is about as uncomfortable he’s been about the Saints heading into a season opener…

Cut 19 (17) “very limited”

Governor Bobby Jindal says Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is a carnival act and urges the republican party not to nominate an unstable narcissist. Jeff Palermo has the story…

CUT 1 (30)  “I’m Jeff Palermo”

=================

One day soon, you will be able to cast your ballot in an election by using an iPad. Emelie Gunn has the story…

CUT 2 (29)  “I’m Emelie Gunn”

===================

State Police say a Breaux Bridge man is under arrest charged with attempted manslaughter of a St. Martin Parish Deputy. Master Trooper Brooks David says the deputy observed 22-year-old Donald Clement Jr. in what is believed to be illegal narcotic activities in a convenience store parking lot. David says that’s when the deputy approached Clement’s car…

CUT 3 (10)  “to the vehicle”

He says Clement took off with the officer hanging on to the driver’s side door in an attempt to avoid arrest. David says Clement drove quite a distance with the deputy hanging on…

CUT 4 (08)  “severe injuries”

He says the officer became separated from the vehicle just before it crashed into a fence. The officer remains hospitalized for treatment of the injuries he sustained. David says it’s fortunate that the deputy fell off the vehicle before the crash…

CUT 5 (07) “and the fence”

============================

Governor Bobby Jindal went after Donald Trump today, the front-runner for the republican presidential nomination. During a speech at the National Press Club, Jindal admitted he’s amused by Trump’s antics and comments, but he says it’s a carnival act and his campaign has no substance

CUT 6 (10) “for Donald”

Jindal says the Democrats are basically giving republicans the next election, but Trump could destroy America’s chances to be great again…

CUT 7 (10)  “no priciples”

Jindal says it would be a huge mistake if the republican party nominated for president a narcissist and egomaniac, who the American people has no idea what he’ll do once he gets in office

CUT 8 (10)  “you are fired” 

============================

Secretary of State Tom Schedler says in the near future you will use an iPad to cast your ballot instead of going into a voting booth. Schedler says he’s looking at phasing out the traditional voting booth and replacing those old machines with an iPad

CUT 9 (09)  “huge savings”

Schedler says with this new technology, you’ll still have to go to a voting location. But he says you can use the Geaux-vote app on your phone to fill out your ballot beforehand and these iPADs can read your ballot…

cut 10 (09)  “the like”

Schedler says he doesn’t expect to use iPADs for voting until at least 2017. He says the plan would be to lease the i-pads, which would cost the state 50-60-million dollars.

Cut 11 (09)  “voters first” 

============================

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 55-year-old man in Alexandria on human trafficking charges after receiving a complaint in reference to alleged child abuse. Spokesperson Lt. Tommy Carnline says officers continued their investigation and discovered additional allegations.

cut 12 (08)  “human trafficking”

Carnline says as a result of the investigation from the original complaint, Bobby Otis Augustine was arrested on five counts of Human Trafficking, as well as, four additional charges.

cut 13 (11)  “abuse battery”

Carnline says Augustine was taken into custody without incident and is currently in the Rapides Parish Detention Center awaiting bond.

cut 14 (08)  “this time”

============================

Today marks the statistical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, the date where a hurricane is most likely to be in the Atlantic. Eric Gill has more on this year’s season…

CUT 1 (29) “I’m Eric Gill”

______________________________________

A day of action will be held today in Lafayette to take a stand against gun violence. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 2 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

______________________________________

Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden has qualified to run for Lt. Governor. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (28) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

______________________________________

Today marks the statistical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, the date where a hurricane is most likely to be in the Atlantic. Eric Blake, Hurricane Specialist with the National Hurricane Center, says so far this season has produced seven named storms but only two hurricanes. He says the two hurricanes that have formed have been pretty weak…

cut 4  (10)  “below normal”

Hurricane season ends on November 30. Blake says long range forecasts are unpredictable, but weather conditions in the Atlantic Basin are not favorable for the formation of hurricanes…

Cut 5  (09)  “a mystery”

He says the dry air and wind shear hovering over the Atlantic Basin could keep the formation of storms down for the rest of the season. Blake says it’s possible that we’ve already seen the worst of this year’s hurricane season has to offer…

Cut 6 (09)  “to prepare”

______________________________________

A “Whatever It Takes” Day of Action will be held today at the Lafayette Public Library in response to a long summer of gun violence across the country. Victoria Coy, with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, says they are outraged by the political inaction to prevent gun violence.

CUT 7 (10)  “take action”

Coy says friends and bandmates of Jillian Johnson, a woman killed in the Lafayette Theater shooting in July, including Sara Ritchey, will be speaking out about violence. She says over 50 other events across the nation are holding the same event today to prove there are basic common sense changes that could be made to gun laws.

Cut 8  (07)  “get guns” 

Coy says this event is also the launch of their Lafayette local group, which helps to empower the Acadiana community and reach out to victims of gun violence not just high profile shootings.

Cut 9 (10) “a difference”

______________________________________

A slow moving cold front will give Louisiana its first taste of fall during the weekend. But National Weather Service Forecaster Freddie Zeigler says first we’ll have to deal with some rain, as today and Friday we should see an increase in showers and thunderstorms across Louisiana…

Cut 10 (08) “half inches”

Zeigler says north Louisiana will start to feel cooler temperatures and lower humidity as early as Saturday.

cut 11 (10) “Monday morning”

Zeigler says we’ll experience dryer air all across the state with this cold front. He says as far south as Alexandria and Baton Rouge could also see temperatures into the upper 50s.

Cut 12 (12) “the area”

______________________________________

Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden is the fourth person to qualify to become the state’s next Lieutenant Governor. So far Holden is the lone democrat in the field that features three republicans, Elbert Guillory, Billy Nungesser and John Young. All four of the candidates are from south Louisiana, but Holden says he’ll campaign hard to get votes from north Louisiana

Cut 13 (07)  “Monroe”

Holden is a former state legislator and has served as the mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish since 2005. Based on the latest campaign finance reports, Holden’s campaign is not as well financed as Nungesser and Young, who at last report each had over 1.6 million dollars in funds on hand. Holden says funding is a concern, but he can overcome it

Cut 14 (10) “to us succeeding”

_________________________________________________________

The president of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Chas Roemer, announces he will not seek re-election for his seat on the state’s top school board. Roemer says he needs to spend more time with his investment management business and his family

Cut 15  (07)  “right now”

Roemer is the son of former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer. He’s been ally to state superintendent of education John White. The two of them were in a very public fued with Governor Bobby Jindal over Common Core. Roemer says his decision to step away from BESE had nothing to do with that very public debate

Cut 16  (10)  “long term”

The Louisiana Tech football team faces a tough challenge on the road tonight as they face Western Kentucky. Tech beat the Hilltoppers 59 to 10 last season in Ruston, but Western Kentucky has won six straight since then and Holtz believes his team is the underdog going into tonight’s match-up

Cut 17 (13) “have returning” 

It’s a match-up of two teams that are expected to win their respective divisions in Conference USA. Holtz says there’s also two good quarterbacks in this game, Jeff Driskel for Louisiana Tech and W-K-U’s Brandon Doughty, who was the nation’s passing leader last season

Cut 18 (20) “side of the ball”

______________________________________________

Saints Coach Sean Payton had expressed his dissatisfaction with quarterback Drew Brees jumping on a crocodile as he did in the NBC television show with Bear Grylls. Brees says he knew he would be out of his comfort zone by being out in the wild with snakes, but also didn’t feel he was going to seriously hurt himself

Cut 19 (20) “on my own”

The daring act by Brees is not putting a strain on his relationship with Payton. Brees says in fact, the two just celebrated ten years together in the NFL

Cut 20 (18)  “every opportunity”

The latest Triumph Campaigns poll doesn’t show a lot of change in the governor’s race. Eric Gill reports…

CUT 1 (30)  “I’m Eric Gill”

=================

AT&T has plans to bring widespread internet access to remote areas in Louisiana. Emelie Gunn has more…

CUT 2 (31)  “I’m Emelie Gunn”

===================

The latest Triumph Campaigns poll on the governor’s race shows that voter’s preference has not changed much. The survey shows Democrat John Bel Edwards, with 31.4-percent, and Republican David Vitter, with 30.6-percent, in a statistical tie for the lead. Pollster Justin Brasell says the two front runners are beginning to solidify key voting blocks…

CUT 3 (12)  “everybody else”

The two other Republicans are running a distant third and fourth with Scott Angelle polling at 14-percent and Jay Dardenne at 13-percent. Brasell says Vitter and Edwards are receiving a lot of support from their respective parties…

CUT 4 (07)  “Democrat voters”

The survey shows only 11-percent of voters remain undecided. Brasell says even though the election is a little more than six weeks away, there’s still time for Angelle and Dardenne to make an impact…

CUT 5 (08) “really resonating”

============================

AT&T announces plans to provide internet access to almost 75-thousand rural Louisiana businesses and homes over the next six years.  Director of External and Regulatory Affairs Rick Demint says they will receive almost 28 million dollars from the federal government, plus AT&T will also supply financial resources expand broadband to rural areas.

CUT 6 (10) “rural areas”

Demint says AT&T has decided to participate in the federal government’s program so they can fill in the blanks in terms of areas where services aren’t currently available. He says this is a very important opportunity for those living in areas without access to internet.

CUT 7 (09)  “to do it”

Demint says it will take time before they can bring high speed internet services to rural areas that currently do not have it but with this help from the federal government they can get it done.

CUT 8 (08)  “in need” 

============================

Monday night, nearly three million people watched the telecast of NBC’s Running Wild with Bear Grylls that featured New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. One person who was surprised by the episode was Saints head coach Sean Payton. Payton says the show was a lot different than what was described to him…

CUT 9 (08)  “pretty unbelievable”

As part of the episode, Brees, with the help of Grylls, jumped on the back of a live crocodile and stabbed it. Payton says he thought Brees was going to some sort of “Sea World” type atmosphere and not the Panama wilderness…

cut 10 (05)  “news to me”

Payton says he’s sure precautions were in place in case something went wrong with Brees on the set. If you’re wondering if Payton would let his star quarterback do something like this again…

Cut 11 (05)  “no” 3X

============================

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says one of their agents rescued 8 people from the Gulf of Mexico in Vermilion Parish. Adam Einck says, on September 6th near the point where Rollover Bayou meets the Gulf, a huge storm came up out of nowhere producing a lot of wind, rain and high seas…:

cut 12 (11)  “vessels as well”

Einck says Sgt. Nicholas Guillory got a call about a vessel which began taking on water near Pecan Island. He says the agent then made his way out there as quickly as possible in conditions that were extremely hard to navigate because of the storm…:

cut 13 (08)  “into his vessel”

Einck says on Guillory’s way back to the original distress call, he came across a total of three boats that were in trouble and was able to get all occupants to safety and also tow the vessels. He says for one man to do all of this in one day is really incredible…:

cut 14 (10)  “as well”

============================