Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise wants to be the next Speaker of the House. Brooke Thorington has more…

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Louisiana drivers can expect to start seeing changes at some intersections across the Bayou State – flashing yellow arrows. Teiko Foxx explains…

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To help LSU’s football captain pay for medical expenses the Tiger Athletic Foundation has established the Greg Brooks Victory Fund. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has thrown his hat in the ring to be considered the next Speaker of the House. UNO Political Science Professor Dr. Ed Chervenak says it’s no surprise the House Majority Leader wants to move up the ranks.

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Chervenak says the promotion would be beneficial to the Bayou State because the Speaker could marshal legislation and has the ability to insert clauses in bills that could be advantageous for Louisiana.

Scalise announced his multiple myeloma diagnosis in August and fellow congressman Garrett Graves says Scalise needs to focus on his cancer battle instead because Speaker of the House is such a stressful job. Chervenak says despite the timing…

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The rule that allows one House member to initiate a “motion to vacate” the Speaker, Chervenak says needs to be addressed as soon as possible because as long as it isn’t the lower chamber can easily be thrown into chaos…

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Other Republicans who are interested in the position include Ohio Representative Jim Jordan and Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern.

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The state transportation department is upgrading 12 hundred traffic signals in Louisiana to include flashing yellow left-turn arrows. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says a yellow flashing turn arrow lets motorists know they should yield to oncoming traffic when turning left.

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A study by Bradley University reveals flashing yellow arrows reduce left turn-related crashes by 32 percent. Mallet says hundreds of intersections in the Bayou State have been updated with the new configuration.

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The $11 million project, which started seven years ago, has upgraded traffic signals to four options: red, yellow, flashing yellow arrow, and green. Mallet says the new configuration will help motorists think twice about oncoming traffic.

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The project is expected to be completed in two years.

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LSU safety Greg Brooks, who underwent surgery for a brain tumor three weeks ago has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. LSU Athletics spokesperson Cody Worsham says recovery for the senior will be lengthy…

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The Harvey native attended West Jefferson High School and played his first three years of college football at Arkansas. He transferred to LSU in 2022 and was voted a team captain this season.

Worsham says the Tiger Athletic Foundation has launched The Greg Brooks Victory Fund to help him and his family cover those expenses.

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Brooks’ speech and ability to communicate have been impacted by the tumor that was located on his cerebellum and brainstem. Fortunately, after the tumor was removed there were no signs the cancer had spread. Recovery will require both treatment and therapy and Worsham encourages Tiger fans to visit LSUSports.Net for a link to contribute.

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Under NCAA rules, the university is permitted to accept financial gifts and manage an account to assist Greg Brooks. Contributions of any kind must go through this fund.

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Louisiana U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy supports sending more aid to Ukraine. Cassidy says he would like the U.S. to continue supporting Ukraine’s efforts to fight off the Russian invasion because the Russian military is trying to kill Americans worldwide…

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Support for future aid to Ukraine is facing resistance in Congress. But Cassidy says that sending Ukraine aid is helping to degrade the effectiveness of Russia…

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Cassidy says inspector generals are in Ukraine making sure the money is spent wisely. He says it would also help if the Department of Defense gives a number on how much more is needed…

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The US has approved four rounds of aid to Ukraine in response to Russia’s invasion. The total so far is 113-billion dollars. In August, President Biden requested an additional 24 billion.

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82-year-old Pete Jenkins is working with the LSU defense trying to help the defensive line become more disruptive. Jenkins is known as a great teacher of technique and Tigers defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo is soaking in the knowledge…

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LSU is at Missouri this Saturday. Mizzou is getting excellent play from its quarterback Brady Cook. The junior from St. Louis is completing 74% of his passes for 1,488 yards, 11 touchdowns, and zero interceptions. In fact, he holds the SEC record for most consecutive passes without an interception, 326. Wingo says the plan is to pressure Cook…

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Missouri is undefeated and ranked ahead of 23rd-ranked LSU in the AP poll at number 21. Wingo says they plan on making a statement in the Show Me State…

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Louisiana Tech will look to go 3-0 in Conference USA action when they host Western Kentucky tonight. The Hilltoppers are 1-0 in league play and they were picked to win the conference. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says he looks forward to defending their home turf…

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Western Kentucky has the top quarterback in Conference USA in Austin Reed. He’s thrown for 13-hundred yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions. Cumbie says Reed is the real deal…

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Pathology reports for LSU safety Greg Brooks, who underwent brain surgery three weeks ago, indicate the Harvey native has a rare form of brain cancer. Because his recovery will require treatment and extensive therapy, the LSU Tiger Foundation has established the Greg Brooks Victory Fund to help with those expenses, Visit Louisiana Radio Network for more information and a link to donate.

The Bayou State is expected to add nearly 81 thousand new jobs over the next two years. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has thrown his hat in the ring to be considered the next Speaker of the House. UNO Political Science Professor Dr. Ed Chervenak says it’s no surprise the House Majority Leader wants to move up the ranks.

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Chervenak says the promotion would be beneficial to the Bayou State because the Speaker could marshal legislation and has the ability to insert clauses in bills that could be advantageous for Louisiana.

Thirty-three-year-old Ian Howard accepts a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty in the 2017 fatal shooting of Lafayette Police Corporal Michael Middlebrook, who was gunned down in the line of duty. Howard also shot two store employees and another officer. Lafayette DA Don Landry says Howard received a life sentence for Middlebrook but also gets 50 years each for shooting three others…

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Howard was set to stand trial in March.

Florida Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida led a successful effort to topple House Speaker Kevin McCarthy by getting a few Republicans and every Democrat to vote for his removal. Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves…

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New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says he voted for the motion to remove McCarthy because the speakership has been dysfunctional since day one and Americans deserve better.

The next two years will fuel nearly 81 thousand new jobs in the Bayou State, according to Economist Dr. Loren Scott. Scott says seven large projects in the industrial construction industry, will increase job gain in south Louisiana…

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Those jobs are in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles regions which have $154 billion worth of industrial construction projects in queue. Scott says he’s unusally optimistic about the Alexandria region which he predicts will increase employment by 4,200 jobs over the next two years.

Cleco has launched a new online energy-savings store at ClecoMarketplace-dot-com. Marianne Addy with Cleco says energy-efficiency savings will be available to customers on the spot.

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Because energy efficiency can be hard to understand, Addy says they help simplify the process and all of their products are guaranteed by the marketplace and manufacturers.

Thirty-three-year-old Ian Howard accepts a plea deal and will spend the rest of his life in prison for fatally shooting Lafayette Police Corporal Michael Middlebrook six years ago. Lafayette District Attorney Don Landry …

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Middlebrook was gunned down in the line of duty when responding to shots fired at a convenience store. Howard also shot two store employees and another officer and received 50 years for each victim…

The U-S House needs a new Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted in a historic vote by House members. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is upset with Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz who led the effort to remove McCarthy…
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Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise announced today his candidacy to be the next Speaker of the House.

Thirty-three-year-old Ian Howard has avoided a possible death sentence by taking a plea deal for fatally shooting a Lafayette Police officer in 2017 and also wounding three others. Howard was set to stand trial in March and he earlier pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. But Assistant District Attorney Alan Haney says Howard was aware of his actions that night…
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Howard has been sentenced to life in prison.

The state is expected to gain 81-thousand jobs over the next two years. That’s according to economist Loren Scott who says much of this job growth will occur in south Louisiana as a result of an industrial boom, but Central Louisiana will also see a much needed uptick in jobs…
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Scott says he’s concerned about the Monroe area. He says Lumen Technologies is downsizing and Vantage Health Plan was purchased by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

Cleco customers can now purchase energy efficiency items at Cleco-Marketplace-dot-com. Cleco spokesperson Marianne Addy says at that site you can find savings and promotions to purchase smart thermostats, LEDs and water savers. She says LED bulbs use 80-percent less power than traditional light bulbs…
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Louisiana’s Republican House delegation is upset Kevin McCarthy has been voted out as House Speaker. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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And Representative Scalise has announced his intention to run. In a letter He asked for his colleagues’ support and says wants to be the next speaker of the house. Scalise says he is and has been committed to a conservative agenda. Scalise says he is concerned about drugs and our open borders and that every state is now a border state. Scalise.

Thirty-three-year-old Ian Howard accepts a plea deal that will spare him the death sentence in the fatal shooting Lafayette Police Corporal Michael Middlebrook in 2017who was gunned down in the line of duty. Howard also shot two store employees and another officer. Lafayette DA Don Landry says Howard received a life sentence for a killing an officer, but also gets 50 years each for shooting three others…

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Howard was set to stand trial in March.

It’s Energy Efficiency Day and Cleco is launching their newly designed online energy-savings store, ClecoMarketplace-dot-com. Marianne Addy of Cleco says energy efficiency can be hard to understand. They help simplify the process and all of their products are guaranteed by the marketplace and manufacturers.

According to Economist Dr. Loren Scott, the Bayou State is expected to add nearly 81 thousand new jobs over the next two years. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Did you just hear that Alert. That was FEMA testing he Wireless Emergency Alert and the Emergency Alert systems. You should have heard it on your cellphone, television, and radio.

Kevin McCarthy is out as House Speaker. Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida was able to get a handful of Republicans to join his effort. Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves says Gaetz is only interested in raising his status as it’s been his desire to become a celebrity Congressman…

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Louisiana Representative and Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced today that he wants to be the next Speaker of the House and will be running.

On Energy Efficiency Day, Cleco is launching their newly designed online energy-savings store, ClecoMarketplace-dot-com today which happens to be Energy Efficiency Day. Cleco’s Marianne Addy says the store offers savings with energy-efficient products.

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Thirty-three-year-old Ian Howard will spend the rest of his life in prison for fatally shooting Lafayette Police Corporal Michael Middlebrook in 2017. Howard accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death sentence, but he Lafayette District Attorney Don Landry says it was a long road to get here…

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Howard was set to stand trial in March

A former Tangipahoa Parish teacher is facing 3^rd degree rape charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a now 17 year old student. 33-year-old Morgan Freche was arrested yesterday. A police report alleges the 17 year old minor student fathered Freche’s child.

Attorney Franz Borghardt says a paternity test would confirm if the juvenile is the biological father or not.

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Borghardt says the more serious crime of Third-Degree Rape, carries a prison sentence of up to 25 years…

Louisiana death row prisoners scheduled were scheduled to begin hearings next week but that will likely not happen because of a settlement was reached between district attorneys and the Louisiana Pardon Board. A legal effort to stop those hearings was led by East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore. Moore says this settlement means only a handful of death row inmates would be eligible for a hearing…

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Economist Dr. Loren Scott predicts some big job gains for Louisiana.Scott says Lake Charles is primed for growth following Hurricanes Laura and Delta. That region could gain 7,200 jobs through 7 LNG projects.

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Not every LHSAA school was happy after a special meeting’s vote last year defined a select school. 9 schools that were considered public schools decided to file a lawsuit against the committee’s decision saying that it should be left to a proper vote of the membership. That vote happened this week with a majority of high schools approving the previous definition. Todd Black, co-host of the Louisiana Prep Scoreboard show, thinks that

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The LSU Defense continues to struggle this season as missed tackles and poor communication have the Tigers allowing teams to complete 47% of their 3rd downs. This is part of a much larger problem as LSU’s defense is giving up about 430 yards per game which will be a problem against an undefeated Missouri team whose offense is averaging 453 yards a game. The Tigers will travel to Missouri this Saturday and the game will kickoff at 11:00 AM on ESPN

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ULM is as determined as ever to bounce back from a one point loss on Saturday to Appalachian State. While the loss was devastating for the Warhawks, Head Coach Terry Bowder acknowledges the play of his quarterback Jiya Wright as a major bright spot in their offense.

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ULM will play South Alabama at 6 pm on Saturday and the game will be broadcasted on ESPN+

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The Saints red hot start has ended in a .500 winning percentage through the first 4 games. After winning their first two games against the Titans and Panthers, New Orleans lost a contested matchup against the Packers and then got upset at home against the Buccaneers. The Saints defense is 11th in total yards per game at about 304, while the offense has struggled to click, producing just 285 yards per game this season which is 23rd in the league.

Economist Dr. Loren Scott predicts the state will add nearly 81 thousand jobs over the next two years. Scott says the industrial industry will see a growth in employment due to large numbers of projects in south Louisiana…
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Those job gains are forecasted in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles regions which have $154 billion worth of industrial projects in the queue.

The U-S House needs a new Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted in a historic vote by House members. Louisiana’s Republican House members voted to keep McCarthy as Speaker, and Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is upset with Matt Gaetz who led the effort to remove McCarthy…
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District attorneys and the Louisiana Pardon Board reach a settlement that will result in most death row prisoners NOT having their clemency application heard. East Baton Rouge D-A Hillar Moore says the Pardon Board can not hear most of the cases, because most death row prisoners are not eligible for a hearing…
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Governor Edwards is an opponent to the death penalty and there’s been an effort to commute death penalty sentences to life in prison.

33-year-old Morgan Freche (Fur-chay), a former Tangipahoa Parish teacher, faces third-degree rape charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a now 17-year-old student. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says even if the sexual relationship was consensual, it’s still considered rape, because a minor was involved
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The U-S House is without a speaker. Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida led a successful effort to oust Kevin McCarthy by getting a handful of Republicans to back him and every Democrat also voted for the removal. Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves calls it a bone-headed move…

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Ohio Republican Jim Jordan has announced his bid to replace McCarthy.

Clemency hearings for death row inmates scheduled to begin next week will likely not happen after a settlement was reached between district attorneys and the Pardon Board. East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore led the effort to stop the hearings.

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Lawyers representing the inmates are planning to appeal the settlement.

33-year-old Morgan Freche, a former Tangipahoa Parish teacher, faces third-degree rape charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a now 17-year-old student. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says the more serious crime of Third-Degree Rape, carries a prison sentence of up to 25 years…

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A police report alleges the student fathered Freche’s child.

The Environmental Defense Action Fund is running TV commercials in Louisiana urging gubernatorial candidates to make coastal restoration a priority if elected. Director of Federal Affairs Cathleen Berthelot says 80-percent of coastal projects are funded by BP oil spill settlement funds and that money will dry up over the next ten years…
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