Today is Governor John Bel Edwards’ last monthly call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor”. Louisiana Radio Network General Manager Jim Engster says the show gave Edwards a chance to directly talk with Louisianans.
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The show launched in April of 2016 and the final show airs at 2:06 PM.

A former student worker at the LSU football recruiting office alleges current LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson kissed her on the lips back in 2013. Nikole Jessie made the statement while giving testimony in a federal trial in Baton Rouge. Former LSU Associate AD Sharon Lewis is suing the university, because she claims the athletic department retaliated against her because she tried to report sexual misconduct. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne is covering the trial…
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LSU has said the sexual harassment allegations against Wilson are unfounded.

It’s looking more likely we’ll have another election for Caddo Parish Sheriff. A state appeals court agrees with a lower court’s ruling that a new election should take place after eleven questionable votes were cast. Democrat Henry Whitehorn believes he won by one vote, but political analyst Scott Hughes says Republican John Nickelson will get another chance as another election will likely take place in March…
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The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s election will be on the same ballot as the Presidential Primary. Qualifying for the March presidential primary begins today and Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office reminds you that if you want to vote in the Republican or Democratic presidential primary…
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That election is March 23rd.

A state appeals court agrees there should be a new election for Caddo Parish Sheriff. After the votes were counted on November 18th, Democrat Henry Whitehorn defeated Republican John Nickelson by one vote, but ad hoc Judge Joe Bleich determined 11 illegal votes were cast and a new election should take place in March. Political analyst Scott Hughes…
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Governor John Bel Edwards last monthly call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor” airs today. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Testimony is underway in a federal courtroom in Baton Rouge in former LSU associate athletic director Sharon Lewis’ 50-million dollar lawsuit against LSU. Lewis claims LSU athletic officials retaliated against her because she tried to report sexual misconduct allegations against former LSU coach Les Miles and running backs coach Frank Wilson. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the first witness in the trial, a former student worker in the recruiting office, was emotional when retelling a story that Wilson kissed her and also attempted to give her gifts…
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This happened between 2012 and 2014. When Brian Kelly was hired he brought Wilson back as an assistant and said in March of 2022 the allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Wilson were unfounded.

The Second Circuit Court of Appeal has decided to uphold a lower court ruling calling for a new election in the Caddo Parish Sheriff race. Democrat Henry Whitehorn filed for an appeal after Republican John Nickelson filed an appeal after he lost to Whitehorn by one vote. Political analyst Scott Hughes…

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If filed Hughes expects the Supreme Court to render an answer sooner than later.

According to the Metropolitan Crime Commission, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. President of the MCC Rafael Goyeneche credits proactive policing for the reduction in violent crime…

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He says shootings are down 22 percent and armed robbery has declined 34 percent from this time last year.

AAA forecasts Christmas and New Year’s travel period will be the second-highest year-end holiday travel period. More than 115 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home. Spokesperson Don Redman…

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Redman says Triple A is reporting a record even point five million Americans will travel by air for the holidays, so be prepared for packed airports.

A serious canine respiratory illness is now in 16 states. Though no cases of Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex have been reported in Louisiana, Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School wants you to know what it is and when to be concerned…

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Former LSU Associate AD Sharon Lewis’ 50-million dollar sexual harassment, race-based and gender-based retaliation lawsuit against LSU is underway. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne is covering the trial at the federal courthouse in Baton Rouge and says On the first day of testimony, former student intern Nikole Jessie broke down and cried on the stand as she recalled her claims LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson made unwanted sexual advances against …

Horne says jesseie testified, after Wilson kissed her on the lips, she immediately told Lewis….

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Horne says Jessie testified that another student employee lost her job after complaining about being sexually harassed and did not want to lose her job, despite receiving inappropriate gifts from Wilson.

As of this morning, there hasn’t been a homicide in New Orleans this month and violent crime is also down.  Brooke Thorington has more.

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Spokesperson, Don Redman says triple A is reporting a record eleven point five million Americans will travel by air for the holidays, so be prepared for packed airports

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As of this morning, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. In September the Crescent City went 12 days without a murder. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche…

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Cam Jordan of the New Orleans Saints says a violent argument and gunshots disrupted his annual charity event for local children Monday evening.  Jordan was holding his God Iz Love Foundation Christmas sneaker giveaway at Sneaker Politics, when he said heard the argument and gunshots. No one inside the store at 216 Chartres Street was injured. New Orleans Police Department are investigating a report of aggravated criminal damage to property in the 200 block of Chartres Street that occurred at around 6 p.m. Monday, but did not say whether the incident is related to the situation Jordan described.

AAA predicts 115 million people will be on the move over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday and. Spokesperson Don Redman says the national average for a gallon of gas was $3.26 and this year its $3.14 a gallon for regular gasoline. He says travelers can expect cheaper gas prices in the Gulf South

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Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn loses his appeal as the election drama continues. The 2^nd Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling granting Republican John Nickelson another election after he lost to Whitehorn by one vote in November.  Political analyst Scott Hughes says it was a split three-two decision. And filing a challenge to the state’s highest court, Hughes says won’t be cheap for Whitehorn…

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If filed Hughes expects the Supreme Court to render an answer sooner than later.

As of this morning, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyenech says prioritizing arrests of those carrying weapons illegally and/or drugs is reflected in the reduction of violent crime because they are not out on the streets.

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Goyeneche is also hopeful the partnership with Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry and Democrat Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams will continue the crime reduction.

Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn loses his appeal to avoid a new election against Republican John Nickelson who sued after losing to Whitehorn by one vote in November in which a recount revealed illegal votes cast.  Political analyst Scott Hughes says for the case to advance, you have to have to prove a new argument because this case mirrors the precedent set in the 1999 Red River Parish Sheriff’s race.

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Triple A forecasts an additional two million travelers this Christmas and New Year’s holiday compared to last year. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Louisiana dogs have been fortunate to escape a serious canine respiratory illness but Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet Schools says it’s not the time to introduce your dog to a new dogs. When the Vet School first posted information about Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, it was seen in 14 states. At last check, it was up to 16.

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Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn loses his appeal as the election drama continues. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling granting Republican John Nickelson another election after he lost to Whitehorn by one vote in November. Political analyst Scott Hughes says the appeals court ruled three to two against Whitehorn…
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Hughes says it appears we are heading to another election in March.

Triple A predicts 115 million people will be on the move over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, the second highest year-end holiday travel recorded. Spokesperson Don Redman says that’s a two percent increase over last year and most will travel by vehicle…
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There hasn’t been a homicide in New Orleans this month and violent crime is also down. Brooke Thorington has more.
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A serious canine respiratory illness is now in 16 states. Though no cases of Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex have been reported in Louisiana, Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School wants you to know what it is and when to be concerned…
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As of this morning, there have been no homicides for the month in New Orleans. And President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche says other violent crimes are down. He credits NOPD’s return to proactive policing…

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He says the pandemic limited proactive policing.

A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent receives North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism, the Carnegie Medal. In 2022, Sergeant Stephen Rhodes saved nine people including a seven-year-old girl when their boat capsized. He says he didn’t hesitate, removed his gear, and jumped in the water.

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After two rounds of CPR, she made a full recovery…

LSU Health Shreveport has opened the doors to a new 79-million-dollar state-of-the-art medical facility. Teiko Foxx has more…

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As of today, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. In September the Crescent City went 12 days without a murder. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche…

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However, Goyeneche is quick to point out that homicides in 2022 were among the highest for the last three decades.

Sergeant Stephen Rhodes, an agent with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, saved nine people when their boat capsized in the Gulf of Mexico last year. For his act of heroism, Rhodes received the Carnegie Medal. As a first responder, Rhodes says he doesn’t necessarily like the title hero…

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The 16-year veteran who lives in Houma, was nominated for the award by his mother and presented with the honor by Governor John Bel Edwards.

After nearly three years of construction, the LSU Health Shreveport campus has opened its transformative Center for Medical Education. The $79 million structure is the first new building in 15 years. Dean of the School of Medicine Dr. David Lewis says the center brings innovative learning techniques to north Louisiana seen at major universities nationwide…

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A severe respiratory illness is spreading in dogs in 16 states. Symptoms to watch for include coughing, sneezing, heavy breathing, nose or eye discharge, and a decreased appetite. As more people and their pets continue to travel for the holidays, Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School says it’s important to call ahead boarding your dog…

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A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent receives North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism, the Carnegie Medal. Brooke Thorington has more…

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McNeese State President Daryl Burckel announces his plans to step down after nearly seven years of service. In a released statement, Burckel says he plans to finish his career where he started in the classroom educating students. He will step down next summer.

LSU Health Shreveport has unveiled its $79 million new state-of-the-art Center for Medical Education. The center brings innovative learning techniques to north Louisiana seen at major universities nationwide.  While the center received more than 26 million dollars from the Louisiana Legislature last year, Dr. David Lewis Dean of the School of Medicine says more than a third of the cost was supported by partnerships and the community.

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Cases of serious canine respiratory illness are being reported in multiple states. Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School says pet owners should be concerned if their dog has…

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Currently, there are no cases reported in the Bayou State.