An LSU AgCenter study finds feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers 91 million dollars annually that’s up from 74 million in 2015. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says feral swine generally prefer to stay away from humans, but their rapidly expanding population and constant search for food sources are causing more interaction with farmers and foresters….

Cut 8 (09)  “…disease standpoint “

In just over 48 hours the Bayou Bengals will face off against Alabama, and co-owner of the Purple and Gold store in Baton Rouge, Sarah Sanders says sales have picked up and there’s one shirt that’s outselling others.

Cut 9 (07)  “…feels”

And with a 75% chance of rain in Tiger Stadium don’t forget your LSU poncho.

A federal court has ruled conditions at a state prison in Homer are so harsh they violate the inmates’ constitutional rights. Marsanne Golsby has more.

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Marsanne Golsby.”

A federal judge rules that conditions at the David Wade Correctional Facility in Claiborne Parish are so severe they violate the constitutional rights of inmates housed in solitary confinement. Melanie Bray’s Disability rights group brought the suit and says in one instance the staff poked fun at a mentally ill inmate.

Cut 3 (08) “…behind the bars.” 

A remedy phase trial will take place in January to determine actions to address the inhumane conditions.

A new study from the LSU AgCenter finds feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers 91-million dollars annually. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says annual production losses were greatest for sugarcane, rice, corn, hay, and soybeans…

Cut 7 (09)  “…way around.”

The LDWF estimates nearly one-million feral hogs live in the state.

Voters have eight constitutional amendments on the November 8^th ballot. Public Affairs Research Council president Steven Procopio says voting YES on Amendment 6 gives property owners in Orleans Parish a cushion against drastic property tax hikes and a NO vote would maintain the current property tax system which could have unintended consequences…:

Cut 12 (07) “…police and fire et cetera.” 

Baton Rouge hotels are near capacity for this Saturday’s game between 10th ranked LSU and sixth ranked Alabama. President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association Gary Jupiter oversees two downtown hotels and says it’s great news, but staffing remains an issue…
Cut 14 (05)  “…my hotels.”
Higher end hotels are charging nearly 600-dollars a night.

Former candidate for Louisiana Governor Eddie Rispone says he’s throwing his support – and his money – behind Attorney General Jeff Landry; a move that irks other republicans considering running for Governor next year…:

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

According to a study published in the Journal for the American Medical Association, since abortion clinics were closed permanently in August, the number of online purchases from Louisiana addresses for abortion pills has increased by 170 percent. Louisiana leads every other state in requests.

A new study from the LSU AgCenter finds that feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers 91 million dollars annually. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says in 2015 the annual damage figure was 74-million dollars…

Cut 6 (07)  “…in damage”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries estimates nearly one million feral hogs live in the state.

It’s just two days away until kickoff for the biggest game of the season at Tiger Stadium and emotions are high as the Crimson Tide and their fans begin to make their way into Baton Rouge. Emotions aren’t the only thing that’s high… so are hotel rates, some as high as $599 a night.  Gary Jupiter is President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association…

Cut 13 (05) “…sold out.”

And RVs with Alabama tags are already making their way into the Red Stick this morning.

Two Republicans who ran for governor in 2019 are encouraging fellow Republicans to get behind Attorney General Jeff Landry in the 2023 governor’s race. Eddie Rispone and Ralph Abraham failed to defeat Governor John Bel Edwards. L-S-U Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says the intent is to avoid another in-party battle, like Rispone and Abraham got into in 2019…
cut 5 (13) “….what wins votes”
But Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, a likely gubernatorial candidate, told the Advocate newspaper, this is not the way the Republican Party is supposed to work. He says the party should not be controlled by a few people.

No one won the Powerball jackpot last night, so Saturday night’s drawing swells to one-point-five billion dollars.

Constitutional Amendment Six on the November 8th ballot asks voters statewide if property rate hikes in Orleans Parish should be capped at ten-percent. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says voting Yes will give Orleans property owners a cushion against any large tax hikes…
cut 11 (10) “….one big shock”
But Procopio says a NO could mean fewer dollars for police, fire and schools.

The CEO of Gulf Wind Technology in Avondale says the Gulf of Mexico has the potential to create one of the world’s largest markets for clean energy produced by wind farms. The federal government has selected the first two areas for offshore wind development in the Gulf. James Martin says the Gulf is an ideal location.
Cut 7 (11) “…service them.”
He also says the oil and gas industry should not see new clean energy companies as competition.

Two former candidates for governor, Eddie Rispone and Ralph Abraham are urging fellow Republicans to support Jeff Landry’s campaign for governor in 2023; a move that is irking other Republicans considering entering the race. LSU-Shreveport political science professor Jeff Sadow says it’s certainly a divisive political move on Rispone’s part…:
Cut 4 (09) “…every other state.”
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, who is expected to run for governor, says the Republican Party should not be controlled by a few people.

This week the federal government approved the Gulf of Mexico’s first two wind energy farms. But could a wind turbine withstand a powerful hurricane? CEO of Gulf Wind Technology in Avondale, James Martin, believes it can…
cut 9 (09) “…a problem”

There are eight constitutional amendments for voters to decide on the November 8th ballot, and one of them applies only to Orleans Parish…
Cut 3 (29) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The Baton Rouge area will be bustling with energy this weekend as 10th ranked LSU hosts sixth ranked Alabama in a big college football game. Many hotels are completely booked and with a six PM kick-off, President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association Gary Jupiter, expects a lot of late checkout requests for Sunday….
cut 15 (11) “….ready to go”

Former candidate for Louisiana Governor Eddie Rispone says he’s throwing his support – and his money – behind Attorney General Jeff Landry; a move that irks other republicans considering running for Governor next year…:
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

According to a study published in JAMA, since abortion clinics were closed permanently in August, the number of online purchases from Louisiana addresses for abortion pills has increased 170-percent. Louisiana leads every other state in requests, Mississippi is second.

The former home of Avondale shipyards, once one of the largest shipbuilders in the world, could one day be used to build huge wind turbines that could produce wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico. The CEO of Gulf Wind Technology in Avondale James Martin says the oil and gas industry should not see new clean energy companies as competition
cut 8 (08) “….business”
The U-S Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has identified two zones in the Gulf of Mexico, one of them near Lake Charles for future wind energy development. A lease sale is expected in the months ahead.

Baton Rouge hotels are near capacity for this Saturday’s game between 10th ranked LSU and sixth ranked Alabama. President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association Gary Jupiter, oversees two hotels in downtown B-R, and says it’s great news, but staffing remains an issue…
cut 14 (05) “….my hotels”
Higher end hotels are charging nearly 600-dollars a night.

New clean energy producers are gearing up to eventually put wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico- now that the federal government has given the green light. Marsanne Golsby has more.
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby.”

Over 150 people in the Paulina community of St. James Parish remain evacuated from their homes this morning after a train derailment yesterday afternoon that resulted in 20-thousand gallons of hydrochloric acid spilling from one of the cars. There’s no timetable on when they will be able to return to their homes.

Voters have eight constitutional amendments on the November 8th ballot. Amendment #6 could be a source of some confusion as it pertains only to property owners in one parish; Orleans. Public Affairs Research Council president Steven Procopio says it has to be voted on statewide because it is a proposed change to the Constitution. He says it places a 10-percent cap on how much Orleans residents’ property assessments can go up in a single year…:
Cut 10 (09) “…to a hundred and ten.”
Polls will be open on Tuesday November eighth from 6 AM to 8 PM.

It’s just two days away until kickoff for the biggest game of the season at Tiger Stadium and the excitement level is high. The excitement level is not the only thing that’s high… so are hotel rates, some as high as $599 a night. Gary Jupiter is President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association…
Cut 13 (05) “…sold out.”
Jupiter says the LSU-Alabama game is one of their busiest weekends of the year.

Early voting ended yesterday. The Secretary of State’s Office says about 363-thousand registered voters have cast a ballot. That’s a combination of in-person early voting and absentee. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says that’s about 55-thousand more ballots than the 2018 mid-term election…

Cut 9 (07)  “…in popularity”
Tuesday, November eighth is election day and polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM.

Governor John Bel Edwards calls for an investigation into the Ware Youth Center in Red River Parish after an extensive New York Times report says the facility is plagued by rape allegations involving guards and dozens of suicide attempts by inmates. The Office of Juvenile Justice does not run the facility, but assistant secretary Curtis Nelson says Ware provides services to the state…

Cut 12 (12) “…Ware Center.” 

Officials have broken ground on the Biomedical Research and Innovation Park at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Once complete, the 60,000-square-foot facility will be an incubator for medical research and design. ULM President Ron Berry says far the state has contributed $24 million to the project and promised another $4 million.

Cut 7 (13)  “…health care issues.”

Albany High School has decided to forfeit this Friday’s game against Bogalusa over security concerns. Albany High Principal Sammie Lacara made the call and acknowledges there are other team sports, like basketball and baseball coming up where they will have to compete with Bogalusa.

Cut 5 (07) “…play it.” 

October 15th, a 15-year-old boy was fatally shot outside of the stadium as Bogalusa was on its way to a victory over Jewel Sumner. So far, no arrests have been made.

Imagine being so concerned about possible violence at a high school football game you elect to forfeit the game. That’s what’s happened with Albany High’s upcoming game against Bogalusa…:

CUT 01(32)      “…Thorington.”

47 Louisiana Methodist churches have elected to exit the United Methodist Church over the UMC’s advocating for gay ministers and same-sex marriages. The most recent is St. Timothy’s in Mandeville. 92-percent of its 6-thousand members voted to leave the UMC.

Governor John Bel Edwards calls for an investigation into the Ware Youth Center in Red River Parish after the New York Times reported rape allegations involving guards and dozens of suicide attempts by incarcerated youths. It’s one of a few NOT operated by the officer of Juvenile Justice. OJJ Assistant Secretary Nelson Gordon says he’s hopeful the Inspector General will conduct a thorough investigation that will provide the state with actions they should take…:

CUT 14(09)      “…their dignity.”

The New York Times story accuses guards of raping girls, using aggressive physical restraints and bribing kids with food if they assaulted other inmates.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says about 363-thousand Louisianans took part in Early Voting for next week’s midterms; about 55-thousand more than the last midterm in 2018. Ardoin says election is next Tuesday…:

CUT 11(06)      “…election day.”

Louisiana’s early voting for the November 8^th election is over. Jeff Palermo has the totals…:

CUT 02  (32)        “…Palermo.”

Two former candidates for Governor are endorsing Attorney General Jeff Landry for Governor in 2023. Eddie Rispone and former Congressman Ralph Abraham want republicans to get behind Landry to avoid a bitter in-party fight like the two of them had in 2019, and led to a second term for Democrat John Bel Edwards.

Officials have broken ground on a new Biomedical Research and Innovation Park at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Once complete, the 60-thousand square foot facility will be an incubator for medical research and design. ULM President Ron Berry says it is expected to create 175 jobs, with a $30-million impact over five years…:

CUT 06(07)      “…our region.”

Officials expect construction to begin next summer and take 12 to 18 months.

Governor John Bel Edwards calls for an investigation into the Ware Youth Center in Red River Parish after the New York Times reported rape allegations involving guards and dozens of suicide attempts by incarcerated youth. Assistant Secretary of Juvenile Justice Nelson Gordon says the Inspector General be investigative lead…”

CUT 13(08)      “…being met.”