Entergy is launching new energy efficiency programs to help customers use less power and save money on their electricity bills. Scott Carwile has more…

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A research firm has already polled voters on the 2015 elections. Michelle Southern takes a look at the results.

Cut 2 (29) “reporting”

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Mid-year budget cuts are coming in state government as a result of lower than anticipated revenues. Jeff Palermo reports…:

Cut 3 (29) “reporting”

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It doesn’t look like Louisiana is out of the woods, yet, when it comes to freezing temperatures. State Climatologist Barry Keim says two fronts are now affecting Louisiana…

Cut 4  (08)  “we had yesterday”

He says the weather should clear up later today and more Canadian air will settle over the state. Keim expects highs to only get up to around 50 degrees statewide today and temperatures to once again drop below freezing overnight…

Cut 5  (08)  “very cold air”

He says the polar vortex is angry again and we have to brace for it. Keim says Wednesday will pretty much be a carbon copy of Tuesday with another hard freeze expected…

Cut 6 (06)  “into Friday”

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Entergy is launching new energy efficiency programs to help customers use less power and save money on their electricity bills. Entergy Solutions Program Manager Heather Leblanc says this program provides customers a variety of ways to cut energy use at their homes…

CUT 7 (09)  “your own home“

She says programs are also available for business owners. For more information and to sign up, go online to entergysolutionsla-dot-com. Leblanc says it all starts with an assessment…

Cut 8 (11)   “your utility bill“

There are three different residential programs available for homeowners and two different tiers of assessment. Leblanc says the reason Entergy wanted to offer this is two-fold…

Cut 9 (11)  “our energy useage” 

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It’s possible you haven’t thought about next year’s elections in Louisiana, but a research firm has already polled voters on the 2015 ballot. Multi-Quest pollster John Scurich says in the race for Governor, US Senator David Vitter leads with 25.9 percent followed by Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne with 10.9 percent. He says 53% are undecided

Cut 10 (11) “ahead”

Scurich says most voters will likely become more involved in next year’s races after the first of the year when the state Senate and Congressional races are over. Even so he says this early on, Vitter looks to be in good shape…:

cut 11 (07)  “that’s what he’s got”

Scurich says Democratic State Representative John Bel Edwards came in at just 4 percent edging out fellow Democrat Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell at 3.8 percent. He says the wild card in next year’s gubernatorial race will be whether or not Democratic New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu decides to run…:

cut 12 (12)  “candidates”

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Mid-year budget cuts are coming in state government as a result of lower than anticipated revenues. The shortfall for this fiscal year ending June 30th is 171 million dollars and Jeremy Alford of LaPolitics.com says higher education will likely take the brunt of these cuts…:

Cut 13 (11)  “off the table”

Alford says the budget picture will not get better anytime soon because
economists from around the nation are predicting a recession in 2015…:

Cut 14 (10)  “next Governor”

Louisiana’s budget woes only get worse as the state spent $141 million more than it brought in last year, and next year’s shortfall is projected to be $1.4 billion. Alford says you can expect the budget situation to dominate the conversation for the next couple of years:

Cut 15  (12)  “revenue generators”

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LSU’s offense failed to score a single point on a frigid night in Fayetteville as they lost to the Razorbacks 17-0 on Saturday. The Tigers only rushed for 36 yards and had 123 total yards as LSU fell to 3-and-4 in the SEC. Coach Les Miles didn’t have many answers after the game…

Cut 16  (12)  “get that”

Terrence Magee was LSU’s leading rusher and he only had 24 yards on seven carries. The senior from Franklinton says losing two in a row is no fun

Cut 17  (15)   “this thing”

LSU had another bad night throwing the football. Quarterback Anthony Jennings threw for only 87 yards and sacked four times. He also had a fumble. Miles says he thought about bringing back-up QB Brandon Harris into the game…

Cut 18 (10) “at victory”

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A frustrating season for the Saints, became more aggravating on Sunday with a 27-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s second straight loss at home, New Orleans hasn’t done that since 2012, when Head Coach Sean Payton was suspended for a season. Payton takes the blame for the team’s inconsistent season

Cut 19 (15)   “every area”

Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 255 yards, but it only resulted in one 4th quarter touchdown. The Saints defense allowed former LSU running back Jeremy Hill to rush for 152 yards. And the Bengals converted 9-of-13 times on 3rd down. Payton says that’s unacceptable…

Cut 20 (18)  “at least”

We’re two weeks away from the Black Friday shopping frenzy and some retailers have already revealed their special deals. Eric Gill has more…

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The second enrollment period to acquire health insurance through the Affordable Care Act begins Saturday. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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We’re two weeks away from the Black Friday shopping frenzy and some retailers have already revealed their special deals. Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are a few of the stores that have already released their Black Friday sales ads. Assistant Professor of Marketing at LSU, Dan Rice, says these stores want to get into people’s minds early…

CUT 3 (11)  “that they remember”

He says these stores want to get out there early to make sure somebody else doesn’t beat them to the punch. Rice says this is a situation where one releases their ad early and others follow suit…

CUT 4 (11)  “of your competitor”

He says stores typically advertise deep discounts on electronics for Black Friday. But Rice says you should always keep your eyes open because you could find great deals before or after Black Friday…

CUT 5 (08)  “lot of products”

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Open enrollment begins Saturday for those seeking health insurance through the federal Affordable Care Act. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says 101-thousand residents are insured through Obamacare and that will likely go up with this second enrollment period, because the penalty is higher this year for those who go uninsured

CUT 6 (11)  “or two percent income”

Donelon says another change is that an additional insurer will be selling plans on the federal Marketplace, giving many Louisiana residents up to six different insurance companies to choose from…

CUT 7 (09) “64 parishes”

The Department of Health and Human Services estimates an eight-percent rate increase on the most popular plans. Donelon reminds residents you could be eligible for federal assistance, if you do purchase a policy through the federal marketplace

CUT 8 (10) “subsidy”

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More freezing temperatures are expected across the state as we get into the weekend. A freeze warning has already been issued from 10PM tonight until 9AM Saturday for a large portion of southeast Louisiana. Phil Grigsby, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, predicts overnight lows in the area to be colder than last night…

CUT 9 (09)  “in southeast Louisiana”

Grigsby expects a harder freeze for north Louisiana and residents there should really tend to plants, pipes, and pets. He says temperatures will rise a little over the weekend with afternoon highs on Saturday in the sixties. Grigsby says Sunday could bring highs approaching 70 degrees in some areas along with some rainfall…

CUT 10 (11)  “rainfall for us”

But he says this slight warming trend will not last very long. Grigsby says right after the rain moves through, another pretty strong cold front will follow…

CUT 11 (09)  “of the week“

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The Hammond Police Department says they are looking for a robber who allegedly stole a large amount of perfume from a retail store. Lt. Vince Giannobile says the incident took place this week at ULTA Beauty in the mall…:

cut 12 (13) “$500”

Giannobile says the suspect was spotted and when mall officials approached him he ran off…:

cut 13 (10) “to be located”

Giannobile says one of their officers believes they know who the burglar is because he’s previously committed the same crime at the same store dressed as a woman…:

cut 14 (08) “before”

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The US House passed legislation Friday approving the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline. The bill was sponsored by Baton Rouge Congressman Bill Cassidy. House Republican whip, Metairie Congressman Steve Scalise, says the pipeline is all about jobs and American energy security…

cut 15 (10) “our economy needs”

The bill passed on a 252 – 161 vote. This move is viewed as an effort by Republicans to boost Cassidy’s chances in the Senate runoff election against Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu. Landrieu has pushed the Senate to vote on this issue next week. Scalise says the Keystone Pipeline is an issue that brings people together…

cut 16 (11) “for our nation”

Ochsner Health System is hosting the first Alton Ochsner Conference on Tobacco today in New Orleans. Scott Carwile has more…

CUT 1 (31) “reporting”

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The Grand Isle Fire Chief and 19 others were arrested in an undercover drug operation. Michelle Southern reports.

Cut 2 (29) “reporting”

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The possibility state government will have to implement a midyear budget cut will become more clearer today as the Revenue Estimating Conference meets to examine state revenues. Jeff Palermo has more..

Cut 3 (29) “reporting”

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Ochsner Health System is hosting the first Alton Ochsner Conference on Tobacco today in New Orleans. This commemorates the 75th anniversary of Dr. Alton Ochsner’s groundbreaking article linking smoking to lung cancer. The event is co-sponsored by the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living. Ochsner International CEO Patrick Quinlan says they annually sponsor a tobacco cessation research award…

Cut 4  (06)  “forum for that”

Dr. John Ochsner, son of Alton Ochsner, will speak about his father’s breakthrough research on tobacco which was co-authored by Dr. Michael DeBakey…

Cut 5  (09)  “to public health”

Event organizers say the conference will provide a summary of new research on tobacco use, quitting tobacco, and the genetics of nicotine addiction. Quinlan points out that 480,000 Americans die each year due to tobacco use, but the stats don’t stop there…

Cut 6 (09)  “and subsequent death”

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Grand Isle Fire Chief Aubrey Chaisson is one of 20 people arrested during an undercover operation aimed at the sale of illegal drugs and alcohol on the island. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand says he received confidential information claiming possible misconduct could be taking place.

CUT 7 (12)  “Patrick Santiny”

Chaisson was charged with possession of Marijuana.   Normand says all of the arrests were the result of an extensive undercover operation….

Cut 8 (13)   “purchases of drugs “

Normand says of the 20 people arrested, they are still searching for two others involved…

Cut 9 (08)  “initial information” 

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The Revenue Estimating Conference meets today where it’s expected the state will receive bad news concerning the amount of revenue coming in. Senate President John Alario says he’s bracing to hear there’s been a significant reduction in anticipated revenues…

Cut 10 (12) “estimates were”

Lower than anticipated revenues means fewer dollars for the state to spend, which could lead to a mid-year budget cut. Alario says state government is aware and have taken steps to prevent deep cuts

cut 11 (10)  “some of that”

Not only is a mid-year budget cut possible, but it’s likely the state will have less money to spend next fiscal year, which could lead to additional cuts. Alario says the two main factors are low oil prices and income tax revenue is also down, even though employment is at an all-time high in Louisiana

cut 12 (11)  “this point”

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Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin will visit Louisiana this weekend to attend a rally for Congressman Bill Cassidy in the US-Senate runoff. The national tea party favorite had supported Col Rob Maness for the spot but now joins the Retired Air Force Col in stumping for Cassidy. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley:

Cut 13 (13)  “200,000 votes”

Duck Dynasty Patriarch Phil Robertson will also attend the rally Saturday afternoon in Monroe. Stockley says it would make Cassidy’s chances of winning this election easier if he picked up those 200,000 plus Manness votes. He says those voters are more likely to support the Congressman than they are the Democratic US Senator Mary Landrieu…:

Cut 14 (13)  “opposed to Landrieu”

Stockley says events like this serve to remind those ultra-conservative Maness supporters that there is another election coming, and Cassidy is the candidate they should choose. He says turnout is critical and both Landrieu and Cassidy have got to remind their supporters to get out and vote if they want to win…:

Cut 15  (10)  “to support him”

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ULM will look to an end a five-game losing streak when they host in-state rival U-L Lafayette on Saturday. The Warhawks have lost their last three games by a combined 11 points and Coach Todd Berry says it won’t be any easier on Saturday night when they face the Ragin Cajuns, who are undefeated in Sun Belt play

Cut 16  (22)  “get pressure”

Berry says even though they’ve had some frustrating losses, he expects his players to give great effort on Saturday as they have not given up on the season….

Cut 17  (19)   “this week”

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LSU will attempt to bounce back from a tough overtime loss to when they visit Arkansas on Saturday night. The Razorbacks are looking to end a 17-game SEC losing streak and Hogs Head Coach Bret Bielema says it would mean a lot if they can end the streak against LSU

Cut 18 (16) “our guys”

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The Razorback have lost several close games this season. They lost by a touchdown to Mississippi State, one point to Alabama and in overtime to Texas A-and-M. But Bielema says his guys are still battling

Cut 19 (11)   “of fun”

According to Bloomberg, 96-percent of television ads during the first week of the Louisiana Senate runoff election supported Republican challenger Bill Cassidy. Eric Gill reports…

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Freeze warnings and hard freeze warnings are posted across the state as low temperatures have the potential of reaching the mid-20s tomorrow morning. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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According to Bloomberg, 96-percent of television ads during the first week of the Louisiana Senate runoff election supported Republican challenger Bill Cassidy. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this is not surprising since the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee announced they were cancelling ads supporting Senator Mary Landrieu in the runoff…

CUT 3 (11)  “money in Louisiana”

He says that move sent a signal to Democratic political action committees and they are not spending money in Louisiana. The report shows, statewide, only 82 pro-Landrieu ads aired compared to 1,917 pro-Cassidy commercials. But Pinsonat says Senator Landrieu is not being totally left out in the woods…

CUT 4 (10)  “for Mary Landrieu”

He says, during the primary, Democrats outspent Republicans two-to-one. A majority of the polls on this race have Cassidy winning the runoff. Pinsonat says you can expect Republicans to continue to pump funds into this race to help the challenger…

CUT 5 (06)  “to help Mary”

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An LSU police officer remains in stable condition after getting hit by a passing vehicle late Saturday night in which Alabama team doctors rushed to his aid. The story is starting to grab national headlines. The doctors, Lyle Cain, Norman Waldrop and Benton Emblom were part of the team’s motorcade according to LSUPD spokesman Captain Corey Lalonde:

CUT 6 (13)  “the officer”

LaLonde says the officer is 33-year-old Sgt. Christopher Gresham and he’s an eight year veteran of the department. He says Gresham sustained very serious injuries in the crash…:

CUT 7 (13) “Sgt. Gresham”

LaLonde says the crash itself was investigated by the Baton Rouge Police Department but the driver of the other vehicle was cited in the crash. He believes the Alabama doctors that rushed to Gresham’s aid played a crucial role in the moments following the crash…:

CUT 8 (10) “could get there”

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Two Baton Rouge police officers and a former officer are facing charges in a sex case in which they allegedly forced a woman to perform a sexual act on one of the officers at a Baton Rouge park earlier this year. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says evidence against the three men was compiled by the Baton Rouge police department

CUT 9 (08)  “abuse of office”

Moore says the incident happened last February. He says the three officers, who were on duty and in uniform, threatened to tow the woman’s car or arrest her after she was found with a man in a parked car. Moore says two of the officers forced the man to leave and that’s when the sex act occurred…

CUT 10 (07)  “three officers”

An attorney for one of the three men charged in this case, says they look forward to their day in court. Moore says they face a charge of abuse of office, which could lead to jail time if convicted

CUT 11 (05)  “five years in jail“

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The search continues for a missing Louisiana woman believed to be in a wooded area of south Arkansas. 32-year-old Amanda McKinnie McPherson of Marion was last seen in in woods near Three Creeks in Union County on November 3rd. Sheriff Mike McGough (ma GOO) says McPherson and a male friend were driving in the area and got stuck. McGough says the male friend left to find help, but got lost…

cut 12 (11) “her cell phone”

He says by the time the male friend returned to the truck, McPherson had left. McGough says she talked to family and friends on her cellphone before trying to walk out of the woods on her own. He says they are still in and out of the woods looking for McPherson…

cut 13 (11) “have found her”

No one has heard from McPherson since her phone went dead. McGough says they have no reason to suspect foul play at this point, but they are not ruling that out…

cut 14 (08) “deal with that”

Much of the state is under a freeze watch tonight as that cold Canadian air the cold front brought to Louisiana is really entrenched across the state. Scott Carwile has more…

CUT 1 (29) “reporting”

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A now-banned new component in synthetic marijuana known as Mojo and Spice is believed to be responsible for sending more teenagers to the hospital in Louisiana. Michelle Southern reports.

Cut 2 (32) “reporting”

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The Keystone Pipeline project has become the focus of the US Senate race. Jeff Palermo explains…

Cut 3 (31) “reporting”

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A large portion of Louisiana is under freeze warnings tonight as that cold Canadian air the cold front brought to Louisiana is really entrenched across the state. Mike Efferson, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says you can expect temperatures really drop tonight…

Cut 4  (11)  “along I-10”

Hard freeze warnings are in effect for portions of central and southwest Louisiana. Efferson says lows tonight could dip down as low as 25 degrees…

Cut 5  (07)  “right now”

He says the NWS likes to issue an alert for the first freeze of the season to remind people to take care of their pets and plants. Efferson says temperatures will be 20 to 25 degrees below normal heading into the weekend. He says there is a chance of rain coming in Saturday night…

Cut 6 (07)  “60 degrees”

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Both candidates in the US Senate runoff are trying to show voters they can get things done in Washington D.C. Republican Bill Cassidy has been promised a seat on the Senate Energy Committee if elected, and ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the move is an attempt by the Republican Party to dismantle Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu’s campaign message…:

CUT 7 (10)  “this argument”

Senator Mary Landrieu has convinced her colleagues to vote on requiring White House approval of the controversial Keystone Pipeline. Stockley says a vote for the Keystone Pipeline and passage of any such legislation would allow Landrieu to argue she still has power in Congress…:

Cut 8 (08)   “for Louisiana”

Landrieu called for a vote on the Canada to Texas Keystone XL Pipeline in the current lame-duck session and soon after Republican House leaders announced lawmakers would vote today on a similar bill sponsored by Cassidy. Stockley says while these moves probably don’t mean much to voters, they certainly don’t hurt…:

Cut 9 (14)  “things” 

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A now-banned new component in synthetic marijuana known as Mojo and Spice is believed to be responsible for sending more teenagers to the hospital in Louisiana. First a problem in Baton Rouge, narcotics officials now say this compond “MAB-CHMINACA” is sending teens to Lafayette hospitals. Louisiana Poison Control Executive Director Mark Ryan…:

Cut 10 (09)  “excited delirium”

Ryan says most teenagers don’t realize that ingredients in synthetic weed are specifically designed to be abused and are far more dangerous than the real thing. He says the dose is what makes the poison…:

cut 11 (11)  “really bad substance”

This new compound has been banned by the state and Ryan says it’s caused some users to be sent to the intensive care unit so it deserved quick action to regulate. He says in some cases these people have had their heart rate drop dramatically…:

cut 12 (13)  “cardiac arrest”

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Three constitutional amendments approved by voters last week leaves higher education more vulnerable to budget cuts. Traditionally, higher ed and health care are hit the hardest during tough budget times. But Jan Moller, head of the Louisiana Budget Project, says the approval of Amendments One and Two protects a larger portion health care dollars from being cut…

Cut 13 (11)  “few years”

The passage of Amendment eight, which protects funding for artificial reef development, is another amendment that has the potential of keeping state dollars away from higher education. Moller says less state funding for higher ed, means higher tuition costs…

Cut 14 (08)  “indefinitely”

Moller says we could see the impact of these new constitutional amendments on higher education very soon, as there are concerns the state is facing a revenue shortfall, and cuts will need to be made…

Cut 15  (06)  “budget cycle”

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The Saints will host the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. It marks the return of former LSU Tiger Jeremy Hill to his home state. Hill has rushed for 404 yards and five touchdowns and Coach Sean Payton says the Baton Rouge native has played well…

Cut 16  (16)  “is not surprising”

The Saints are looking to get back in the win column after an overtime loss to San Francisco last weekend. It was the just latest frustating loss for the  Black and Gold in an up-and-down season. Payton says the team can’t look in the past

Cut 17  (19)   “a lot”

In the games the Saints have lost this season, turnovers have been an issue. Drew Brees fumbled once and was intercepted twice last week. Payton says Brees understands the mistakes he’s making, but it’s not all his fault…

Cut 18 (10) “into that”

Much of the state is under a freeze watch tonight as that cold Canadian air the cold front brought to Louisiana is really entrenched across the state. Scott Carwile has more…

CUT 1 (29) “reporting”

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A now-banned new component in synthetic marijuana known as Mojo and Spice is believed to be responsible for sending more teenagers to the hospital in Louisiana. Michelle Southern reports.

Cut 2 (32) “reporting”

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The Keystone Pipeline project has become the focus of the US Senate race. Jeff Palermo explains…

Cut 3 (31) “reporting”

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Much of the state is under a freeze watch tonight as that cold Canadian air the cold front brought to Louisiana is really entrenched across the state. Mike Efferson, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says you can expect temperatures really drop tonight…

Cut 4  (11)  “along I-10”

Efferson says the freeze watch could turn into a freeze warning in some areas depending on local conditions. Efferson says lows tonight could dip down as low as 25 degrees…

Cut 5  (07)  “right now”

He says the NWS likes to issue a freeze watch for the first freeze of the season to remind people to take care of their pets and plants. Efferson says temperatures will be 20 to 25 degrees below normal heading into the weekend. He says there is a chance of rain coming in Saturday night…

Cut 6 (07)  “60 degrees”

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Both candidates in the US Senate runoff are trying to show voters they can get things done in Washington D.C. Republican Bill Cassidy has been promised a seat on the Senate Energy Committee if elected, and ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the move is an attempt by the Republican Party to dismantle Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu’s campaign message…:

CUT 7 (10)  “this argument”

Senator Mary Landrieu has convinced her colleagues to vote on requiring White House approval of the controversial Keystone Pipeline. Stockley says a vote for the Keystone Pipeline and passage of any such legislation would allow Landrieu to argue she still has power in Congress…:

Cut 8 (08)   “for Louisiana”

Landrieu called for a vote on the Canada to Texas Keystone XL Pipeline in the current lame-duck session and soon after Republican House leaders announced lawmakers would vote today on a similar bill sponsored by Cassidy. Stockley says while these moves probably don’t mean much to voters, they certainly don’t hurt…:

Cut 9 (14)  “things” 

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A now-banned new component in synthetic marijuana known as Mojo and Spice is believed to be responsible for sending more teenagers to the hospital in Louisiana. First a problem in Baton Rouge, narcotics officials now say this compound “MAB-CHMINACA” is sending teens to Lafayette hospitals. Louisiana Poison Control Executive Director Mark Ryan…:

Cut 10 (09)  “excited delirium”

Ryan says most teenagers don’t realize that ingredients in synthetic weed are specifically designed to be abused and are far more dangerous than the real thing. He says the dose is what makes the poison…:

cut 11 (11)  “really bad substance”

This new compound has been banned by the state and Ryan says it’s caused some users to be sent to the intensive care unit so it deserved quick action to regulate. He says in some cases these people have had their heart rate drop dramatically…:

cut 12 (13)  “cardiac arrest”

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Three constitutional amendments approved by voters last week leaves higher education more vulnerable to budget cuts. Traditionally, higher ed and health care are hit the hardest during tough budget times. But Jan Moller, head of the Louisiana Budget Project, says the approval of Amendments One and Two protects a larger portion health care dollars from being cut…

Cut 13 (11)  “few years”

The passage of Amendment eight, which protects funding for artificial reef development, is another amendment that has the potential of keeping state dollars away from higher education. Moller says less state funding for higher ed, means higher tuition costs…

Cut 14 (08)  “indefinitely”

Moller says we could see the impact of these new constitutional amendments on higher education very soon, as there are concerns the state is facing a revenue shortfall, and cuts will need to be made…

Cut 15  (06)  “budget cycle”

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The Saints will host the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. It marks the return of former LSU Tiger Jeremy Hill to his home state. Hill has rushed for 404 yards and five touchdowns and Coach Sean Payton says the Baton Rouge native has played well…

Cut 16  (16)  “is not surprising”

The Saints are looking to get back in the win column after an overtime loss to San Francisco last weekend. It was the just latest frustrating loss for the  Black and Gold in an up-and-down season. Payton says the team can’t look in the past

Cut 17  (19)   “a lot”

In the games the Saints have lost this season, turnovers have been an issue. Drew Brees fumbled once and was intercepted twice last week. Payton says Brees understands the mistakes he’s making, but it’s not all his fault…

Cut 18 (10) “into that”

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The Republican National Committee is sending more than 200 people to Louisiana to aid Bill Cassidy in the US Senate runoff election. Eric Gill has more…

CUT 1 (30) “reporting”

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Chilly temperatures are here and that has firefighters concerned about an increase in home fires. Jeff Palermo has the story…

CUT 2 (31) “reporting”

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After finishing third in Louisiana’s US Senate primary, retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness is is not shutting the door on another potential run for political office. Maness received over 200,000 votes in the November 4th election. He says he’d consider another run for office if he felt called to do so…

CUT 3 (09)  “I’ll be listening”

Maness had the best finish of a non-politician in a Senate race in recent memory. He has endorsed fellow Republican Bill Cassidy in December’s Senate runoff election. Maness says he and Cassidy have talked about their differences and feels he is the right person for the job…

CUT 4 (07)  “on December 6th”

In addition to helping Cassidy when asked, Maness says he’s looking forward to spending time with his family after 19 months of campaigning. He also plans to remain active with St. Tammany Parish Republican associations…

CUT 5 (10)  “for the future”

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Baton Rouge PD says an active-military officer is under arrest after allegedly trying to run over her fiance while their one year old infant was in the car. Cpl. Don Coppola says 24-year-old Mictissa Moseley (mOHz-lee) was a passenger in the vehicle when she and her fiance, who was driving, got into a huge fight…:

CUT 6 (10)  “also in the vehicle”

Coppola says Moseley demanded that her fiance, who is also an active military officer, get out of the vehicle. He says at that time the victim left the car and called for a ride…:(Moseley was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison for attempted second degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile.)

CUT 7 (06) “to run him over”

Coppola says while the male victim was waiting for a ride, Moseley returned at a high rate of speed and tried to run him over while the baby was inside the car. He says the suspect ended up crashing into a tree which caused the vehicle to catch fire. Coppola says when the blaze started, Moseley became concerned for the 1-year-old…:

CUT 8 (10) “from the vehicle”

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The Republican National Committee has announced that they are sending more than 200 people to Louisiana to aid Bill Cassidy in the US Senate runoff election. RNC Louisiana Communications Director Ben Voelkel says these people will focus on getting out the vote…

CUT 9 (10)  “couple of weeks”

This announcement comes just after the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee decided to pull television ads supporting incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu. Despite this, Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, Stephen Handwerk, feels Landrieu’s numbers will rebound going into the runoff…

CUT 10 (05)  “to get there”

Voelkel says Cassidy had a great showing in the November 4th primary and they expect another very strong showing on December 6th…

CUT 11 (08)  “taken the country“

Handwerk feels many people have just started paying attention to this race. He says there is a lot of support for the Senator because of what she has delivered for Louisiana…

CUT 12 (11) “in Washington, DC”

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The coldest temperatures of the fall have arrived and that could result in an increase in home fires. The American Red Cross says heating sources are the second leading cause of home fire deaths, and fatal home fires increase in the winter months. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says if you use a space heater, make sure there’s a three feet area of space around it…

CUT  13 (08) “of that nature”

Browning says it’s also important to turn off space heaters before you go to bed and never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home

cut 14 (09) “to happen”

Browning says if you use a fireplace to heat your home, do not leave it unattended and make sure your smoke alarms are working….

cut 15 (12) “smoke alarm”

What will the Republican Party do now after gaining control of the US House and Senate in the mid-term elections?  Scott Carwile reports…

CUT 1 (29) “reporting”

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According to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control, Baton Rouge has moved from #1 to #2 in new rankings of AIDS cases. Michelle Southern reports.

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State Treasurer John Kennedy is concerned Louisiana is spending way more than it’s bringing in which could lead to another round of mid-year budget cuts. Michelle Southern reports…:

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As a result of the mid-term elections, the Republican Party now has control of both the US House and Senate. The question now is, “What will the GOP do now?” UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says one issue is clearly at the top of the list…

Cut 4  (11)  “target number one”

Cross thinks reigning in the EPA, immigration, and the Keystone Pipeline are other issues on their agenda. He says many Republicans running in the mid-terms found it sufficient to run against President Obama rather than on a platform of things the party wanted to do. He says, now that they’ve seized control of both houses of Congress, that won’t be enough…

Cut 5  (10)  “to stop him”

Although the GOP has a majority in both the House and Senate, they do not have enough to override a Presidential Veto. Cross says if the Republicans want to get their policies passed into law, they will have to have a two-thirds vote supporting their issues…

Cut 6 (10)  “next two years”

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According to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control, Baton Rouge has moved from #1 to #2 in new rankings of AIDS cases. The Capital City dropped behind Atlanta after having the highest rate in the country according to the CDC. Reverend AJ Johnson, CEO and Founder of the Baton Rouges AIDS society, says this is not a significant drop…:

CUT 7 (11)  “to last place”

The data, which is based on 2012 numbers, indicates there were 27.5 AIDS cases per 100,000 people down from 29.4 the year prior. Johnson says there is a massive lack of education on this matter in the area and not enough people getting tested…:

Cut 8 (10)   “refusing to talk about it”

The CDC says New Orleans was ranked fourth in the nation. Johnson says local HIV/AIDS organizations are working hard to continue to educate people about the disease and encouraging them to get tested. He says nobody can hide from HIV…:

Cut 9 (13)  “protect yourself” 

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State Treasurer John Kennedy is concerned Louisiana is spending way more than it’s bringing in which could lead to another round of mid-year budget cuts. He says the state general fund is running at a historically high negative balance just four months into the fiscal year…:

Cut 10 (09)  “to pay the bills”

Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols said in a statement that there is a hiring freeze in place and if additional reductions need to be made at the mid-year point then it will happen to make sure a balanced budget is in place. Kennedy says at the end of October our revenue was supposed to be up 4.4% but that hasn’t happened…:

cut 11 (13)  “deficit spending”

The Revenue estimating conference is meeting Friday and Kennedy says changes need to be made otherwise mid-year budget cuts could do further damage to higher education. He says DHH just announced that we are already $171 million dollars over budget in our Medicaid program. Kennedy says deficit spending needs to stop…:

cut 12 (11)  “our problems”

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As you’re headed outside today, it’s time to grab your jacket and coat. State climatologist Barry Keim says the cold front has now completely moved through the entire state with cool Canadian air fully settled over Louisiana…:

Cut 13 (10)  “low 50s”

Keim says temperatures across south Louisiana are still on the mild side in the 50s to near 60…:

Cut 14 (12)  “south Louisiana” (2x)

Keim says you can expect this cold weather to stick around tomorrow and into Friday…:

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Tenth ranked Southeastern Louisiana is getting ready to host 13th ranked McNeese State this Saturday at Strawberry Stadium. The Lions are tied for first place in the Southland, one game ahead of the Cowboys. Southeastern is 7-and-3 overall on the season, but Coach Ron Roberts says they’ve yet to put it all together…

Cut 16  (11)  “all cylinders”

Both teams come into the game with injuries at the quarterback position. McNeese Daniel Sams has a thumb injury and is questionable for Saturday, while S-L-U’s Bryan Bennett has a foot injury. Roberts is optimistic Bennett can play, but also knows injuries are part of the game

Cut 17  (16)   “some plays”

Roberts says he has a lot of respect for the McNeese football program…

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LSU threw for only 76 yards in the loss to Alabama and the Tigers rank next to last in the Southeastern Conference in passing yards per game. So should there be a change at quarterback? Tiger Rag Editor Robert Stewart says it wouldn’t hurt to give true freshman Brandon Harris more snaps behind center…

Cut 19 (08)   “getting it done”

Harris started the Auburn game, but did not play well and hasn’t seen much of the field since. Stewart says Jennings has done well protecting the football, but after scoring just 23 points in the last two games, more playing time for Harris would not be a bad thing this Saturday…

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State Police is investigating a fiery two vehicle crash that has claimed the lives of three people in Terrebonne Parish. Eric Gill has the story…

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Freeze warnings are in effect for five parishes along the Arkansas border as a cold front moves through Louisiana. Eric Gill has more…

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State Police is investigating a fiery two vehicle crash that has claimed the lives of three people in Terrebonne Parish. Trooper Evan Harrell says 19-year-old Jordan Mayon of Houma was driving north on LA-24 at a high rate of speed when his truck failed to negotiate an S-curve and traveled off the left side of the roadway, entering the southbound lanes of the highway…

CUT 3 (08)  “and they struck”

Harrell says a truck, driven by 30-year-old Kendric Prince of Patterson, traveling south was unable to avoid Mayon’s truck and the two trucks collided. Harrell says, due to the nature of the impact, the two vehicles almost instantaneously caught fire…

CUT 4 (07)  “in this crash”

Mayon, Prince, and 54-year-old Shannon Tassin, a passenger in Prince’s truck, were pronounced dead at the scene. Harrell says impairment is unknown at this time and the investigation is ongoing…

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Five people dead, including three-children as a result of an overnight house fire in New Orleans. The three children that died range from ages seven to 12. The children’s father escaped uninjured, but he also lost his girlfriend and mother in the blaze. New Orleans Fire Chief Timothy McConnell says two-story home did not have smoke detectors

CUT 6 (08)  “your home”

McConnell says the fire department began receiving 9-1-1 calls at around 12:20 Tuesday morning. He says it appears there was not a clear path out of the home for the victims to escape…

CUT 7 (04) “belongings”

McConnell says when firefighters first arrived at the scene, a heavy fire was spotted on the first and second floor of the home. He says they have learned there were no working smoking detectors in the home…

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LSU athletic director Joe Alleva has sent out a written statement apologizing for fans using a “profane” chant that was directed towards Alabama Coach Nick Saban. Alleva called it crude behavior by a small minority of people. Coach Les Miles was unaware it happened at the time and didn’t like hearing that LSU fans would do that

CUT 9 (09)  “arrives here”

Alleva says if it occurs in the future, they will make every effort to identify those who choose to act in this maner and make sure they are no longer welcomed in Tiger Stadium. Miles hopes it never happens again

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A cold front is currently moving through Louisiana and bringing some cold Canadian air behind it. Marty Mayeaux, with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, says freeze warnings are in effect for five parishes along the Arkansas border tonight. He says the cold front has already moved through the Shreveport area…

CUT 11 (11)  “areas overnight“

A freeze warning has been issued for Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Union, and Webster Parishes due to expected freezing conditions overnight tonight. Mayeaux says early morning freezing temperatures should be expected across north Louisiana for the next few days…

CUT 12 (07) “southwest Louisiana”

He says temps could drop in the 20s Friday morning for north Louisiana and portions of southwest Louisiana. Mayeaux expects the cold front to move through southeast Louisiana sometime tonight…

CUT  13 (10) “the colder weather”

If you are not ready for winter in Louisiana, yet, you might want to start getting ready.  Scott Carwile reports…

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Today is Veteran’s Day, a day to honor the millions who have served our country and fought, and are still fighting, for our freedom. Michelle Southern reports.

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A fatal shooting of a hunter in Rapides Parish will not result in any charges. Michelle Southern reports.

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If you are not ready for winter in Louisiana, yet, you might want to get ready pretty quickly. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a strong cold front begins passing through the state today…

Cut 4  (11)  “into the thirties”

Keim says the next couple of days will basically be a transition period before a big blast of cold air from Canada hits the Bayou State…

Cut 5  (13)  “pretty much statewide”

He doesn’t expect this to bring record lows, but temperatures should fall below freezing in northern and central Louisiana. Afternoon highs will be in the 40s and 50s statewide. Keim says what makes this cold weather event unique is that it will last for a while…

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Today is Veteran’s Day, a day to honor the millions who have served our country and fought, and are still fighting, for our freedom. Louisiana Department of Veteran’s Affairs Secretary David LaCerte says it’s important to not only remember veterans today, but 365 days a year…:

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LaCerte says there are a lot of people to thank in Louisiana where we have about 320,000 vets. He says it’s important that we remember those who have lost their life for our country, and those who are still erving. LaCerte says there is more we can do than just shake a hand and thank a vet for their service…:

Cut 8 (09)   “budget policy issues”

LaCerte says there are many Veteran’s Day events planned across the state today and you can find a schedule on their website at www.vetaffairs.la.gov. He says the website also lists all of Louisiana’s fallen heroes who have lost their lives serving in the global war on terror. LaCerte says we need to continue to hold Federal VA accountable for the treatment of our veterans…:

Cut 9 (10)  “the way it is now” 

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Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu’s latest television AD shows shows her republican challenger, Bill Cassidy, stumbling badly over his words during a speech last May. The narrator in the commercial says Cassidy was incoherent…

Cut 10 (08)  “boo”

The ad attempts to tell voters that Cassidy will not have a strong voice in Washington D-C….

cut 11 (07)  “for this”

Meanwhile, republicans, even far-right conservatives, are getting behind Cassidy’s US Senate campaign. State GOP chairman Roger Villere says former Senate candidate Rob Maness, who had the tea party’s support, has given a strong endorsement to Cassidy

cut 12 (05)  “says a lot”

The two most powerful republicans in the state, Governor Bobby Jindal and  Senator David Vitter, were both on hand for a Cassidy rally in downtown Baton Rouge yesterday. Villere says Republicans are united and excited to back Cassidy…

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A fatal shooting of a hunter in Rapides Parish will not result in any charges. Sheriff’s office spokesman Lt. Tommy Carnline says they got the call over the weekend from someone saying a man had accidentally been shot by his hunting partner…:

Cut 14 (12)  “one gunshot wound” (2x)

Carnline says 37-year-old Michael Haynes of Alexandria was the victim of a single gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene. He says detectives responded as well as the crime scene unit…:

Cut 15  (10)  “fired one shot”

Carnline says investigators determined that Haynes was shot by a hunting partner who mistook him for a deer. He says this is just another incident that should remind hunters to wear clothing that clearly makes them visible to other hunters…:

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LSU’s loss to Alabama on Sunday puts them out of the running to win the SEC West or appearing for a major bowl game. Even though there’s little to play for this year, Coach Les Miles will not play certain players, just so they can get experience for next season…

Cut 17  (10)   “simply put”

Miles still believes the unsportsmanlike penalty late in the fourth quarter against offensive lineman Vadal Alexander was a poor call. But Miles says after talking with the head of S-E-C officiating, Steve Shaw, for 20 minutes on the phone, he’s comfortable with how the refs are being instructed…

Cut 18 (16) “make mistakes”

LSU is at Arkansas on Saturday and temperatures in Fayetteville on Saturday night could get below freezing and there’s a 50-percent chance of a light wintry mix that night. Miles says the weather should not impact his players performance…

Cut 19 (12)   “that will happen”