Democrat Helena Moreno will take over as the mayor of New Orleans in 90 days. Moreno beat 11 other candidates to win the mayoral election, without the need of a run-off. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says Moreno, who was born in Mexico, did very well with white voters and received a good number of votes from Republicans and Democrats…

Cut 9 (11)  “…progressive friendly”

The body of a Lake Charles Lyft driver was found in a ditch in Westlake Friday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says once she was identified they realized her vehicle had been stolen. The vehicle was spotted in a parking lot in the Houston area and when Harris County Sheriff deputies approached the vehicle, two men inside fled, one was caught, the other ran into the roadway…

Cut 7 (13) “…multiple cars”

Tristan Bush of Lafayette faces second degree murder charges.

Exciting times at Southeastern Louisiana University as it celebrates an historic milestone. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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After a shooting on LSU’s campus injured two people Saturday during the football game, Governor Landry has issued an order for state police to work with LSU and local law enforcement. According to LSU, they typically have 600 officers from various agencies on duty during football games and in the coming days will review resources and protocols. University officials say they are fully committed to protecting everyone who comes onto camps and as they enhance public safety protocols, they will communicate the changes.

Governor Jeff Landry wants to see security beefed up around Tiger Stadium when LSU is hosting a football game. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A Lyft driver from Lake Charles is dead and authorities say they have arrested a Lafayette man in her murder and a second suspect died while trying to run from the cops. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says their investigation started on Friday when 62-year-old Lawanna Lewis’ body was found in a ditch in Westlake…

Cut 6 (08) “…says a lot.”

Suspects, twenty-three-year-old Ethan Bush of Boyce was pronounced dead after he was struck by traffic and 26-year-old Tristan Bush of Lafayette is facing second degree murder charges.

Three young heroes emerged in Lafourche Parish last week. Brothers Jacques and Nathan Billiot and their friend Brady Dufrene rushed into the water to save a woman who had driven into the water near Besson’s Boat Launch in Cut Off Thursday evening. The trio did not hesitate to act and were able to rescue an elderly woman still inside her car. Firefighters who responded to the scene praised the selfless bravery of the young men.  No one else was in the vehicle.

Homecoming week is extra special at Southeastern Louisiana University this week as the school celebrates its 100th anniversary. S-L-U President Dr. William Wainwright says the university has a series of events planned as it celebrates its centennial.

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The Lions football team hosts Northwestern State this Saturday for homecoming.

The state Office of Tourism has launched the Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail For Hot Sauce lovers, they can go to Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail-dot-com to find out the best places to taste all of the great hot sauces made in Louisiana…

Cut 11 (12) “…in Louisiana”

That’s Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser.

The LSU Tigers defeated South Carolina 20-10 on Saturday night. Sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green had a big night as he caught eight passes for 119 yards and a touchdown.

Cut 15 (05) “…every time”

LSU’s next home game is October 25^th against Texas A-and-M. And Governor Landry is calling on law enforcement to enhance security after two people were shot on campus about a mile away from Tiger Stadium during the game. The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Louisiana Tech’s enrollment of just over 12 thousand students for the 2025 Fall Quarter is its highest since 2018. And that’s not all. Louisiana Tech president Dr. Jim Henderson says the school’s nursing program has seen a 20-percent increase in students…

Cut 8 (15) “…hospital setting.”

It’s homecoming week on Southeastern Louisiana’s campus.  S-L-U President Dr. William Wainwright says Southeastern has recently been designated as a “Research College” by the American Council on Education, reflecting a research investment of almost three-million dollars.

Cut 4 (12) “…of our graduates.”

City Councilwoman Helena Moreno was elected as the new mayor of New Orleans on Saturday. In 90 days, she’ll be sworn in and Moreno says she plans to focus on improving the city’s services in her first 100 days in office…

Cut 21 (19) “….itself together”

The LSU Tigers moved up one spot to number 10 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. The Tigers took down South Carolina 20-10 on Saturday night. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 254 yards, the most passing yards he’s had this season against an FBS opponent. But Nussmeier was also intercepted twice. Coach Brian Kelly didn’t like the turnovers, but overall he was encouraged by his performance…

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LSU is at Vanderbilt this Saturday. Kick off is at 11 AM.

Governor Jeff Landry wants to see security beefed up around Tiger Stadium when LSU is hosting a football game. Landry’s directive is in response to a shooting that took place about a mile away from Tiger Stadium on Saturday night near Highland Road and Dalrymple. Few details have been released, but East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services confirmed two people were transported to the hospital after they were shot. Their injuries are considered non-life threatening.

For the third consecutive year, Louisiana Tech has seen an increase in enrollment, with more than 12,000 students enrolled. Andre Champagne has the story…

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The LSU Tigers defeated South Carolina 20-10 on Saturday night. Sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green had a big night as he caught eight passes for 119 yards and a touchdown.

Cut 15 (05) “…every time”

10^th ranked LSU is at17th ranked Vanderbilt this Saturday.

The Louisiana Office of Tourism has launched a hot sauce trail. The trail features factory tours such as the iconic Tabasco on Avery Island, restaurants, and attractions offering unique takes on hot sauce. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the new trail is part of the state’s Year of Food campaign, showcasing Louisiana food as a top reason for traveling to the state…

Cut 12 (10) “…for food”

For more information got o Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail-dot-com.

Louisiana Tech’s enrollment for this fall quarter is just over 12-thousand, the highest total since 2018 and the third consecutive year of an increase. Doctor Jim Henderson says they’ve seen their nursing program and Aviation management programs grow and they continue to attract a lot of engineering students…

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Exciting times at Southeastern Louisiana University as the school celebrates its 100th anniversary this homecoming week. Dr. William Wainwright says the school has achieved its highest enrollment in more than a dozen years, with a student body of almost 16-thousand.

Cut 3 (10) “…degree from Southeastern.”

The Lions football team hosts Northwestern State for homecoming this Saturday.

City Councilwoman Helena Moreno was elected as the new mayor of New Orleans on Saturday. In 90 days she’ll be sworn in and Moreno says she plans to focus on improving the city’s services in her first 100 days in office…

Cut 5 (19) “….itself together”

Can Moreno fix the Saints? New Orleans dropped to 1-5 on the season with a 25-19 loss to the New England Patriots. Coach Kellen Moore says they failed to make enough plays…

Cut 17 (16) “….little margins”

The Saints are at Chicago this Sunday.

Louisiana Tech’s enrollment of just over 12 thousand students for the 2025 Fall Quarter is the highest since 2018. The freshmen class of 24-hundred students is the largest domestic class in the school’s more than 130-year history. Louisiana Tech president Dr. Jim Henderson says there’s been more of an emphasis on recruiting students from the I-10 corridor

Cut 7 (11) “…the country.”

The state Office of Tourism has launched the Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail For Hot Sauce lovers, they can go to Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail-dot-com to find out the best places to taste all of the great hot sauces made in Louisiana…

Cut 11 (12) “…in Louisiana”

If you love hot sauce, then you’ll want to check out the Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Louisiana Tech’s enrollment of just over 12 thousand students for the 2025 Fall Quarter is the highest it’s since 2018. And Louisiana Tech president Doctor Jim Henderson says the school also continue to attract a lot of engineering students…

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The 10th-ranked LSU Tigers improved to 5-1 on Saturday with a 20-10 win over South Carolina. The Bayou Bengals’ struggling offense had 420 yards of total offense, but the purple and gold’s defense was outstanding as they held South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers to 124 passing yards, intercepting him once and sacking him five times

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The Saints came up short again yesterday as they lost to the New England Patriots 25-19. The black and gold scored just one touchdown and had to settle for four field goals. The defense got off to another slow start, giving up two touchdowns in the first quarter. Safety Justin Reid…
Cut 18 (18) “…over with.”

With that loss, the Saints drop to 1-5 on the season.

New Orleans has a new Mayor-elect.  City Councilwoman Helena Moreno received 55 percent of the vote in Saturday’s election …defeating state senator Royce Duplessis and fellow councilmember Oliver Thomas to avoid a run off. She will replace LaToya Cantrell, who was indicted last August.During the campaign, Moreno said she would improve public safety, enhance economic development, and improve city services…

Cut 6 (12) “…New Orleans home.”

The 10th-ranked LSU Tigers improved to 5-1 on Saturday with a 20-10 win over South Carolina. The Bayou Bengals’ struggling offense had 420 yards of total offense, but two turnovers at the one-yard line prevented this game from being a blowout. Coach Brian Kelly…

Cut 13 (11)  “…right direction.”

LSU is at Vanderbilt this Saturday. Kick off is at 11 AM.
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The Saints once again came up a little short yesterday as they fell to the New England Patriots 25-19 to drop to 1-5 on the season. It’s the third time this season New Orleans has lost a game by fewer than seven points. Coach Kellen Moore …

Cut 17 (16) “…little margins.”

Louisiana Tech’s enrollment of just over 12 thousand students for the 2025 Fall Quarter is its highest in seven years.  since 2018. And that’s not all. Louisiana Tech president Dr. Jim Henderson says the school’s nursing program has seen a 20-percent increase in students…

Cut 8 (15) “…hospital setting.”

Helena Moreno is the next mayor of New Orleans. The city councilwoman received 55 percent of the vote on Saturday to avoid a run-off election and will be sworn in on January 10th. Moreno says she looks forward to growing opportunities in the city…

Cut 4 (18) “…it deserves.”

Louisiana Tech’s enrollment of just over 12 thousand students for the 2025 Fall Quarter is the highest since 2018. The freshmen class of 24-hundred students is the largest domestic class in the school’s more than 130-year history. Louisiana Tech president Dr. Jim Henderson says there’s been more of an emphasis on recruiting students from the I-10 corridor

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LSU defeated South Carolina 20-10 on Saturday as the offense showed signs of progress, despite three turnovers. Jeff Palermo has a recap…

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Hot sauce is a big part of the Louisiana cuisine and there are several factories that make spicy sauce. The state Office of Tourism is celebrating that launching the Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the trail features several places in Louisiana where hot sauce fans can get their taste buds buzzing…

Cut 10 (09) “…hot sauce.”

With no end in sight to the federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump says furloughed federal workers may not get back pay. However, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says that’s not Trump’s call.

Cut 9 (07)  “…read the constitution”

The last government shutdown was in January of 2019 and lasted 35 days.

The Landry administration has stopped another sediment diversion project. The Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Project would have used Mississippi River water and sediment to build wetlands on the east bank of Plaquemines Parish. Charles Sutcliffe with the National Wildlife Federation is disappointed…

Cut 3 (12) “…anti-transparency.”

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LSU ‘s offense ranks near the bottom in the SEC when it comes to points scored.  But they’ve had two weeks to work on it.  Coach Brian Kelly on what he wants to see from his offense when they host the South Carolina Gamecocks tonight…

Cut 11 (12) “…within our offense”

The Saints heads into tomorrow’s game against the Patriots with an offense that ranks 28^th in the NFL in scoring. Veteran running back Alvin Kamara says that New Orleans is still trying to figure out its offense, especially with so many players involved.

Cut 14 (14) “…they can.”

Kamara is listed as questionable with an ankle injury.  On the other side of the ball, defensive end Chase Young will make his season debut tomorrow after missing the first five games of the season with a calf injury.