Residents in Plaquemines and Orleans Parishes are beginning to panic buy bottled water since the announcement of an anticipated saltwater intrusion into the Mississippi River was announced.  Lieutenant General Russell Honore says this could severely impact local water systems in southeast Louisiana.

Cut 6 (09) “…south Louisiana.”

The City of New Orleans has already declared a state of emergency.

Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot is worth $785 million. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says it has a cash value of $367 million and it’s the fourth largest jackpot in the game’s history…

Cut 3 (08) “…the drawing.”

Tickets must be purchased by 9 o’clock to be eligible for tonight’s drawing.

The statewide average for a gallon of regular gas in the Bayou State dropped below $3.40 to $3.36 a gallon. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says currently, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gas is down four cents from a week ago but higher than around this time last year.

Cut 9 (09) “…right now.” 

The average price for regular gas in Louisiana a month ago was $3.39 and a year ago $3.12 a gallon in Louisiana. The national average for regular gas in the nation today is $3.85.

THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IS SUFFERING FROM A LACK OF MANPOWER ON ITS POLICEFORCE AND LT. GOVERNOR BILLY NUNGESSER WANTS THE STATE TO HELP WORK OUTSECURITY ISSUES ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO MARDI GRAS PARADES. CONCERNS HAVE BEEN RAISED AFTER A 17-YEAR TEXAS RESIDENT WAS SHOT AND KILLED DURING ONE OF THE PARADES THIS YEAR. NUNGESSOR SAYS THE MAYOR IS LOOKING TO HIRE 60 ADDITIONALPOLICE OFFICERS…
:11 SEC “…ELECTED.”

L-S-U WON 34-31 OVER ARKANSAS SATURDAY NIGHT IN TIGER STADIUM IN A LAST SECOND FIELD GOAL. A WIN IS A WIN IS A WIN, BUT IT WAS A WIN THAT DROPPED THE TIGERS DOWN ONE SPOT IN THE LATEST A-P RANKINGS TO 13, JUST BELOW ALABAMA.L-S-U QUARTERBACK JAYDEN DANIELS SAYS GETTING THE RUNNING GAME INVOLVED IN THE SECOND HALF WAS THE KEY.
GEORGIA, MICHIGAN AND TEXAS–IN THAT ORDER–MAKE UP THE TOP 3 IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL.

FEDERAL AND STATE OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO STOP SALTWATER FROM COMING UP THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND IMPACTING DRINKIING WATER IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. JEANNE BURNS HAS THAT STORY..
:30 SEC “…BURNS.”
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS STARTING QUATERBACK DEREK CARR INJURED HIS SHOULDER IN THE THEIR QUARTER SUNDAY AFTERNOON BUT WAS ABLE TO RETURN WITH THE TEAM AFTER BEING CHECKED OUT AT A GREEN BAY HOSPITAL. JAMEIS WINSTON WAS UNDER CENTER WHEN THE GAME ENDED IN A ONE POINT WIN FOR THE PACKERS. BUT WINSTION SAYS THEY’LL BE READY FOR TAMPA BAY SUNDAY AT HOME..

ACCORDING TO PEOPLE WHO KNOW, THIS COULD VERY WELL BE AN EARLY R-S-V SEASON
FOR LOUISIANA. BUT, SAY HEALTH OFFICIALS, THIS YEAR THEY COULD HAVE SOMETHING
NEW IN THEIR TOOLBOX TO DEAL WITH RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS: A MONOCLONAL
ANTI-BODY TO PREVENT THE DISEASE IN PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR INFANTS, PEOPLE
OVER SIXTY AND YOUNG CHILDREN. R-S-V CAN BE A LIFE THREATENING EVENT FOR THOSE
WITH HEART CONDITIIONS OR CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE OR THE VERY YOUNG.

A LACK OF RAINFALL ACROSS THE MISSISPPI RIVER BASIN HAS LED TO LOW LEVELS ON THE
RIVER, ALLOWING SALTWATER TO MOVE UPSTREAM. IF SALTWATER DOES GET INTO
LOCAL WATER SYSTEMS, IT WOULD MAKE IT UNSAFE TO DRINK. THAT’S CAUSED NEW
ORLEANS RESIDENTS TO START BUY BOTTLED WATER. GOVERNOR JON BELL EDWARDS
SAYS THAT’S NOT NECESSARY…
:10 SEC “…HEARING.”

IT WAS A PAINFUL LOSS SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AS THEY
BLEW A 17-POINT LEAD AND LIMPED OUT OF GREEN BAY 18-17 LOOSERS. STARTING
QUARTERBACK DEREK CARR HURT HIS SHOULDER IN THE THIRD QUARTER AND JAMEIS
WINSTON COULDN’T PUT ANY POINTS ON THE BOARD. HEAD COACH DENNIS ALLEN…
::16 SEC “…ENOUGH.”
THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULURE AND FORESTRY AND THE LOUISIANA
FORESTRY ASSOCIATION ARE COMBINING TO OFFER 15-THOSUAND DOLLARS IN REWARDS FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE WILDFIRES THAT HAVE CLAIMED SEVERAL THOUSAND ACRES OF TIMBERLAND ACROSS LOUISIANA THE PAST FEW MONTHS. SEVERAL LAW ENFORCMENT AGENCIES ARE CONTINUING THEIR INVETIGATION INTO WHAT ARE BELEIVED TO BE CASES OF ARSON.

Folks in Southeast Louisiana are racing to buy water as the drought and dredging have let saltwater from the Gulf push up the Mississippi, but Governor John Bel Edwards says that type of panic is not necessary….:
Cut 11 (10) “…hearing”
He’s asking the federal government to declare a state of emergency to help out and for the latest visit emergency-dot-la-gov.

We continue our profiles of the six main candidates for governor. Independent Hunter Lundy says he wants to adequately fund programs to begin educating children as young as three years old, and doing that will tackle other major issues plaguing the state, poverty and crime:
Cut 6 (11) “working society”
Early voting for the October 14th primary begins Saturday.

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne and women’s basketball star Angel Reese are on this month’s cover of Sports Illustrated because of their NIL earning power. Teiko Foxx has more…:
Cut 3 (32) …I’m Teiko Foxx.”

The Powerball grand prize went untouched again on Saturday and now the jackpot is worth an estimated $785 million for tonight’s drawing. That’s the 4th largest prize in the game’s history, according to Powerball, and has a cash value of an estimated $367 million.

Independent Hunter Lundy is the candidate for governor we’re profiling today, and he says he’s the best choice since he doesn’t focus on political parties. Brooke Thorington reports…:
CUT 1 (30) “I’m Brooke Thorington”

State Police have arrested a man in the investigation of a fatal crash that happened Saturday on the Highway 11 Bridge in St. Tammany Parish. They say 54-year-old Hector Garcia of Slidell left a pickup truck and box trailer in the middle of the road and another car crashed into it killing that driver. Garcia is booked on negligent homicide charges.

Governor John Bel Edwards plans to ask the federal government to declare a state of emergency to help in the effort to keep saltwater from coming up the Mississippi River and impacting local drinking systems….:
Cut 10 (12) “of emergencies”
He says there is no need to hoard bottled water and for the latest information visit emergency-dot-la-gov.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will meet with Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux this week to help resolve issues concerning Mardi Gras parade schedules due to a shortage of law enforcement. Nungesser says he has made a request to Governor Edwards to help the city…:
Cut 7 (11) “Mardi Gras”
Nungesser backs the krewes in not changing dates of the parades as it could affect tourism.

Early voting for the October 14th primary begins Saturday and we’re profiling the 6 main candidates. Independent Hunter Lundy says Louisiana voters are tired of partisan politics pointing out the most recent legislative session where lawmakers had a significant surplus of funding, but ended up arguing over what to do with it…:
CUT 5 (12) “Louisiana wants”
Lundy is also in favor of increasing the minimum wage.

LSU stars Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne are on the cover of this month’s issue of Sports Illustrated as they are leading college athletes in NIL deals. Reese is worth nearly $2 million, while Dunne is over $3 million. SI’s senior writer Stephanie Apstein says they learned LSU is helping their athletes manage money…:
Cut 13 (08) “more often”

Federal and state officials are trying to stop saltwater from coming up the Mississippi River and impacting drinking water in southeast Louisiana. Jeanne Burns has the story…:
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeanne Burns”

Quarterback Derek Carr reportedly suffered an AC sprain in his shoulder during the Saints 18-17 loss to Green Bay Sunday, but a source says there are no internal injuries. How much time Carr will miss is yet to be determined.

LSU has dropped one spot in the latest AP Top 25 poll released Sunday, following a hard fought 31-28 victory over Arkansas. The Tigers stand at #13.

Governor John Bel Edwards plans to request a federal emergency declaration over saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River and the potential it will impact local drinking systems. The Army Corps of Engineers constructed an underwater sill in July, which performs like a levee, slowing the saltwater from moving upstream. Colonel Cullen Jones…:
Cut 12 (08) “..10 to 15 days”
Edwards says accurate information and updates about the saltwater intrusion can be found at emergency-dot-la-gov.

We continue our profiles of the six main candidates for governor. Independent Hunter Lundy says he’s the most qualified to be governor because he’s not part of the old system or establishment…:
Cut 4 (11) “but the Lord”
Early voting for the October 14th primary begins Saturday.

LSU stars Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne are on the cover of this month’s issue of Sports Illustrated as the leading college athletes in NIL deals. SI’s senior writer Stephanie Apstein says they are impressed Resse and Dunne are not only making a lot of money, but are involved in several philanthropic efforts…:
Cut 14 (11) “…I think”
Both are worth more than $1.5 million in NIL deals, according to the NIL 100 list.

A disappointing morning for Saints fans as New Orleans fell Sunday to Green Bay 18-17 after leading 17-0 going into the fourth quarter. Quarterback Derek Carr went down with an injury in the third quarter and backup Jameis Winston could not lead New Orleans to any points.

The editorial staff of the Times-Picayune and NOLA.com have endorsed Stephen Waguespack for governor. Brooke Thorringtom has reaction from Waguespack and front runner Jeff Landry.

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”  

Today is the last day to register to vote for the October 14th primary.

Deputy Secretary of State for outreach, Joel Watson, says most adults who are eligible to vote in Louisiana are already registered

Cut 6 (11) “…local races”

You can register to vote anytime today on the voter portal at geauxvote.com.

The fall freshman class at U L Lafayette is the second largest since the university started selective admissions nearly two decades ago. Nearly 31 percent of the freshmen class are STEM majors with 15 percent enrolled in nursing and health sciences.  Vice President of Enrollment DeWayne Bowie credits UL’s nationally recognized academic and research programs.

Cut 4 (11) “…on that..”

The University’s overall enrollment is now at 19,056. That’s a one percent increase over last year.

It’s going to be an exciting night of Cajuns football as they host Buffalo tonight. Kickoff is set for 6:30.

And in Baton Rouge, the 12th ranked LSU tigers will go after their third straight win tonight. Kick off at Tiger Stadium is set for six.

The deadline to register to vote in Louisiana’s October 14 primary is tonight at 11:59. You can do that at geaux-vote-dot-com. Deputy Secretary of State for outreach, Joel Watson, says if you recently moved, you need to update your address so you can vote in the correct precinct

…Cut 7 (11) “..be done” 

Big get for gubernatorial candidate Stephen Waguespack as he picks up the endorsement of the editorial staff of the Times-Picayune and NOLA.com. Here’s reaction from both Waguespack and front runner Jeff Landry.

Cut 10 (12) “…us behind.”

Cut 9 (09) “…to me.” 

UL Lafayette has seen an increase in the number of incoming freshmen for the third year in a row. A total of 3,066 first time freshmen are enrolled there this Fall. And that’s not all. Overall enrollment is up one percent. And Vice President of Enrollment Dewayne Bowie says the retention rate for students is 76 percent.

Cut 5 (12) “ …as well”  

A Ringgold man convicted of attempted murder more than three decades ago has been captured in Mexico. Greg Lawson fled before a jury could deliver its verdict back in 1991. Bienville Sheriff John Balance on Lawson’s capture at the age of 63.

Cut 15 (03) “…be served.”

Lawson shot Seth Garlington after a dispute in a gas station parking lot.

The editorial staff of the Times-Picayune and NOLA.com have endorsed Stephen Waguespack for governor. Brooke Thorringtom has reaction from Waguespack and front runner Jeff Landry.

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”  

Today is the last day to register to vote for the October 14th primary.

Deputy Secretary of State for outreach, Joel Watson, says most adults who are eligible to vote in Louisiana are already registered

Cut 6 (11) “…local races”

You can register to vote anytime today on the voter portal at geauxvote.com.

The fall freshman class at U L Lafayette is the second largest since the university started selective admissions nearly two decades ago. Nearly 31 percent of the freshmen class are STEM majors with 15 percent enrolled in nursing and health sciences.  Vice President of Enrollment DeWayne Bowie credits UL’s nationally recognized academic and research programs.

Cut 4 (11) “…on that..”

The University’s overall enrollment is now at 19,056. That’s a one percent increase over last year.

It’s going to be an exciting night of Cajuns football as they host Buffalo tonight. Kickoff is set for 6:30.

And in Baton Rouge, the 12th ranked LSU tigers will go after their third straight win tonight. Kick off at Tiger Stadium is set for six.