The mother of Ronald Greene voiced her frustration to lawmakers investigating the State Police custody death of her son because no one’s been held accountable…:

CUT 02(29)      “…Thorington.”

Former Baton Rouge University High football standout Michael Hollins is recovering from gunshot wounds sustained in the shooting at the University of Virginia. Three UVA football players were killed. Hollins and one other survived the shooting. A suspect is in custody. Hollins is in stable condition following a surgery.

In a statement released this morning, Senator John Kennedy says he is considering entering the 2023 race for governor.  Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat thinks the Democrat’s victories in the Senate will influence Kennedy’s decision…:

CUT 03(10)      “…Republican legislature.”

Political analyst, TV and radio host Roy Fletcher says the state GOP went off half-cocked when it endorsed Jeff Landry…:

CUT 04(10)      “…talked to him.”

Kennedy won reelection to the Senate with 62 percent of the vote.

Deputies in Rapides Parish say an inmate being transported from court to jail, tried to escape by leaping from a parking garage. The handcuffed and shackled man fell three floors; landing on a sidewalk. He is alive, and being treated at an Alexandria hospital. An investigation into how he got loose is underway.

On the same day a grand jury convenes in North Louisiana to consider charges against state troopers in the 2019 beating death of Black motorist Ronald Greene, his mom Mona Hardin talked with state lawmakers. She says she wants those who covered up what happened to Ronald held accountable…:

CUT 10(16)      “…crime is.”

The grand jury heard evidence today. We’re await8ing their findings.

Students at Pope John Paul II High in Slidell mourn the death of 16-year-old classmate Christian Tullos; killed in a crash with a big rig. Christian’s sister Ali is on the school volleyball team…:

CUT 13  (06)        “…Minecraft kid.”

Tullos vehicle slammed in to rear of the 18-wheeler on I-12 in St. Tammany Parish Saturday. The crash is under investigation.

This morning Senator John Kennedy revealed he is considering running for governor next year. Within hours the Louisiana GOP reminded people they already have a candidate…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Golsby.”

Police in Bossier City were called out to a home after a homeless man discovered some suspicious bones inside a house. After getting a warrant from the owner, they took a look and found the bones…which were from a turkey.

Deputies in Rapides Parish say an inmate being transported from court to jail, tried to escape by leaping from a parking garage. The handcuffed and shackled man fell three floors; landing on a sidewalk. He is alive, and being treated at an Alexandria hospital. An investigation into how he got loose is underway.

In a statement released this morning, Senator John Kennedy says he is considering entering the 2023 race for governor. Within a short time, the Louisiana Republican Party doubled down on its endorsement of Attorney General Jeff Landry. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the overwhelming support Kennedy received in his reelection last week sets him up well to be a leading candidate for governor…:

CUT 06(08)      “…statewide.”

Kennedy gathered 62-prevent of the popular vote in the November 8^th election. Should he run for governor and not win, he can still be the state’s U.S. Senator.

Caddo Parish residents were not imaging the felt the earth move Sunday; it did. Especially near the town of Blanchard. Geophysicist Paul Caruso with the US Geological Service confirms it…:

CUT 07(10)      “…and Shreveport.”

He says it was not a major event; just some floor rumbling and lamps shaking.

Former Baton Rouge University High football standout Michael Hollins is recovering from gunshot wounds sustained in the shooting at the University of Virginia. Three UVA football players were killed. Hollins and one other survived the shooting. A suspect is in custody. Hollins is in stable condition following a surgery.

One of New Orleans beast known Mardi Gras parades, the krewe of Endymion, will not roll down St. Charles Avenue in 2023. It will return to its original Mid-City route, from Orleans & Carrollton, down Canal and ending at the Morial Convention Center. It rolls Saturday, February 18^th.

The mother of Ronald Greene voiced her frustration to lawmakers investigating the State Police custody death of her son because no one’s been held accountable. Brooke Thorington has the story…
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the sudden death of an inmate, who is the father of former LSU linebacker Devin White. Thomas was in the Natchitoches Parish jail awaiting trial on federal charges, when he began to complain about severe back pain. Authorities say Thomas became unresponsive on his way to the hospital and died a short time later.

Senator John Kennedy announced today he’s seriously considering running for governor next year. Kennedy was re-elected last week to a second term in the U-S Senate, but Democrats will keep control of the Senate. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says Kennedy will make a decision based on his own political ambitions and instincts…
cut 5 (14) “…for Louisiana”
Kennedy says he will be announcing his decision soon.

Pope John Paul the Second High School in Slidell is mourning the death of a student killed in a car crash on I-12 Friday night. Sixteen-year-old Christian Tullis died after he slammed into the back of a semi-truck. His dad is the head volleyball coach and the Jaguars, including his sister Ali, still played a state championship volleyball match in Lafayette on Saturday…
Cut 12 (10) “….heartbreaking.”
Pope John Paul lost the Division Four title game to Isidore Newman.

This morning Senator John Kennedy revealed he is considering running for governor next year. Within hours the Louisiana GOP reminded voters they already have a candidate. Marsanne Golsby has more.
Cut 1(30) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby”

A Former star running back at University High in Baton Rouge is injured during a shooting last night that resulted in the deaths of three football players at the University of Virginia. The suspected shooter, Christopher Jones, is a former Cavalier football player. Michael Hollins reportedly underwent surgery that went well.

On the same day a grand jury convenes in North Louisiana to consider charges against state troopers in the 2019 beating death of Black motorist Ronald Greene, his mother Mona Hardin addresses lawmakers at a legislative committee investigating Greene’s death.
Cut 9 (09) “…a damn thing.
Three and a half years later Hardin says those who’ve come forward about the coverup of her son’s death were extremely brave but yet no one’s been held accountable.

A 3.1 earthquake was felt early Sunday afternoon in Caddo Parish. Geophysicist Paul Caruso with the US Geological Service describes what residents experienced during Sunday’s quake.
Cut 8 (06) “…vibration.“
This is the second earthquake in the area in just over a year and a half. In 2021 a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was reported on April Fools.

Senator John Kennedy says he is considering entering the 2023 race for governor and right after Kennedy made his intentions known the state Republican Party doubled down on its endorsement of attorney general Jeff Landry. The party issued a formal statement about Landry today even though news outlets reported the endorsement a week ago. Consultant Roy Fletcher says the party’s announcement was premature.

Cut 4 (10)  “…talked to him.” 

Last Tuesday’s midterm elections did not produce the big Red Wave many predicted. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says midterms are a referendum on the current administration, and voters did not vote overwhelmingly to either side…:

Cut  11 (11)   “…this midterm election” 

Shortly before one o’clock Sunday afternoon, the earth moved for folks in Blanchard. Geophysicist Paul Caruso with the US Geological Service confirms an earthquake took place in Caddo Parish, about 16 miles west-northwest of Shreveport.

Cut 7 (10)  “…and Shreveport.”

This is the second earthquake in the area in just over a year and a half. In 2021 a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was reported on April Fools.

For the second straight game, the Saints score just one touchdown as Pittsburgh defeats New Orleans 20-10. Coach Dennis Allen says he’s is not concerned about losing the locker room…

Cut 17 (16) “…pull us through”

The Saints host the Rams this Sunday.

Days after being re-elected to the U-S Senate, John Kennedy says he’s now seriously considering a run for governor next year. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat thinks the Democrat’s victories in the Senate will influence Kennedy’s decision.

Cut 3 (10) “.Republican Legislature” 

Over the weekend it was determined that Democrats will have control of the Senate in January. Control of the U-S House is still to be determined.

A grand jury in the Third Judicial District convenes today seeking indictments against State Troopers involved in the 2019 beating death of Black motorist Ronald Greene. It doesn’t appear the federal government will bring charges against those troopers and Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says that doesn’t preclude the state from bringing charges.

Cut 24 (11)  “…grand jury.”

State health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says Louisiana could be in for a rough winter, with COVID still present, RSV spreading among kids and the annual “flu season.” Kanter says this news may come as a surprise because the midterm elections have dominated the news…:

Cut 13 (10) “…more about that.”
Kanter says Louisiana hospitals and doctors’ offices are filled with flu and RSV patients.

And while some are getting a head start on their Christmas shopping, Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain you should also get a jump on your Thanksgiving shopping list. Strain says the spread of the bird flu across the country is limiting the supply.

Cut 7 (10) “…than before.”

Last week he was re-elected to a second-term as U-S Senator, now Republican John Kennedy says he’s seriously considering a run for Governor. This comes after the mid-term elections did not produce the huge Red Wave as the GOP predicted. ULM Political Science Professor Doctor Pearson Cross says midterms are a referendum on the current administration, and voters did not vote overhwelmingly for either side…
cut 11 (11) “….this midterm election”

State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the state is seeing a lot of RSV and flu cases in doctor offices and hospitals. Kanter says two years of wearing masks, social distancing and isolation are meaning more people have less immunity to these viruses…
cut 14 (10) “….past couple of years”

A grand jury convenes in north Louisiana today to determine if criminal charges should be handed down by the state against the State Troopers involved in the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene in 2019 along a rural highway in Union Parish. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says in a difficult case like this one for prosecutors, you don’t know if District Attorney John Belton is seeking to indict or seeking cover, essentially asking a grand jury to find no probable cause for a true bill of indictment…
Cut 5 (08) “…prosecution.”
Ciolino says if the grand jury returns no true bill, it’s likely the end of it.

Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says with Thanksgiving next week, he’s urging Louisiana residents to get their turkeys now. He says the bird flu has resulted in smaller turkeys and slightly more expensive…
cut 8 (08) “….contend with”

Republican John Kennedy was just elected to a second-term as U-S Senator and now the Madisonville resident says he’s giving serious consideration to entering next year’s governor’s race. Kennedy issued a statement this morning that says he’ll announce his decision soon.

Last week’s elections are still not totally decided, but it looks like Congress will be as divided as we’ve seen in decades. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

A grand jury convenes today in north Louisiana to determine if the State Troopers involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene on a rural highway in Union Parish should face state criminal charges. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says it’s not easy to prosecute a case that happened 30 months ago…
cut 6 (10) “….more tenuous”
District Attorney John Belton has indicated he believes the troopers involved should be charged criminally.

State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says we have a lot of flu and RSV cases as the days of masking and social distancing are over. Kanter says what concerns him even more, there’s a shortage of trained nurses and medical staff, which would be very troublesome if the RSV or flu reached epidemic levels…
cut 15 (13) “….taken for granted for years”

A grand jury in the state’s Third Judicial District convenes today to hear evidence in the 2019 state police fatal arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Meanwhile, a state legislative committee looking into the circumstances and the investigation of Greene’s death holds its first hearing in several weeks today. Governor Edwards has been asked to testify, but will not appear before the panel today. Instead he’ll attend a groundbreaking event in the Lafayette area.

State health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says Louisiana could be in for a rough winter, with COVID still present, the RSV spreading among kids and the annual “flu season.” Kanter says this news may come as a surprise because the midterm elections have dominated the news…:
Cut 13 (10) “…more about that.”
Kanter says Louisiana hospital and doctors offices are filled with flu and RSV patients. He says two years of wearing masks, social distancing and isolation are meaning more people have less immunity to these viruses.

We are less two weeks away from Thanskgiving. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain urges consumers to buy Louisiana sweet potatoes, because farmers are finding it difficult to import sweet potatoes because the U-S dollar is stronger than the Euro…
cut 9 (13) “….Louisiana sweet potatoes”