New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, under fire for spending tens of thousands of taxpayer money to travel first class, has relented and says she will reimburse the city nearly $30 thousand in flight upgrades. She insists though, that as a city employee, she was doing city business…:

Cut 11 (07)  “…business expenses.”

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Casey Tingle says their website has a list of tips of how to protect yourself from a cybercrime. And when it comes to social media, he says you want to be careful about identifying when you’ll be out of town, because it can be an open invitation for burglars.

Cut 9 (11)  “…and property.”

For tips search cybersecurity on GOHSEP.

Louisiana Republican U-S Senator Bill Cassidy announces 46-million dollars in federal money is heading to Cameron, Calcasieu and Vermilion Parishes to elevate about 200 structures so they will not flood.  Cassidy says it’s great news for southwest Louisiana…

Cut 3 (05) “…are intact.” 

Cassidy says the money is coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

The Queen of Country Music, Loretta Lynn passed away today at the age of 90. She performed at the Louisiana Hayride three times over the years, here’s a recording of her August 1965 performance in Shreveport of Mind your Own Business…. We’ll have more on her time at the Hayride tomorrow.

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security has some tips on how to protect yourself from cybercrooks…:

CUT 02(33)      “…Thorington.”

Shreveport Police say a fatal shooting last night in front of a local Dominoes Pizza was the result of a fight over a woman. 32-year-old Antonio Washington Jr. was killed. Police says it may have been self-defense, but the suspect is still at large.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, under fire for spending tens of thousands of taxpayer money to travel first class, has relented and says she will reimburse the city nearly $30-thousand in flight upgrades, after initially refusing to do so. The New Orleans city attorney says city policy requires all city employees to seek the lowest fares available, OR reimburse the city for deluxe accommodations. Cantrell says she will abide by the decision…:

CUT 12(06)      “…city of New Orleans.”

Some argue her recent “sister city” trip to France will not benefit New Orleans in any substantial way. Cantrell is also under scrutiny for supporting a teen carjacker and for using a city-owned French Quarter apartment as her own.

We haven’t had substantial rain for nearly 23 days. Putting us in drought conditions. State Climatologist Barry Keim says that spells trouble for your lawn, if we don’t get rain soon…:

CUT 07(07)      “…certain insects.”

October is normally a dry month for our state.

Southwest Louisiana will get another infusion of hurricane recovery money. This time $46-million for Cameron Calcasieu and Vermillion parishes for elevating buildings above storm surge. Senator Bill Cassidy says it’s part of the federal Infrastructure Law…:

CUT 04(09)      “…to come.”

Cassidy says Louisiana has received 700-million dollars in funding for coastal, waterway and flood protection projects.

It’s Cybersecurity awareness Month and GOHSEP director Casey Tingle says we all have a role to play in defending Against cybercrime…:

CUT 08(12)      “…key systems.”

He says have virus protection, back up your system often and change your passwords on a regular basis.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is in dire straits due to a lack of rain, and farmers are feeling the impact…:

CUT 01(29)      “…Golsby.”

Country music fans across Louisiana and the world are mourning the death of country legend Loretta Lynn, who died today at her home in Tennessee. The Coal Miner’s Daughter made a splash in the early 1970’s and had dozens of hits as a solo artists and with duet partner Conway Twitty. Loretta Lynn…dead at 90.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security has some tips on how to protect yourself from cybercrooks…:

CUT 02(33)      “…Thorington.”

Shreveport Police say a fatal shooting last night in front of a local Dominoes Pizza was the result of a fight over a woman. 32-year-old Antonio Washington Jr. was killed. Police says it may have been self-defense, but the suspect is still at large.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, under fire for spending tens of thousands of taxpayer money to travel first class, has relented and says she will reimburse the city nearly $30-thousand in flight upgrades, after initially refusing to do so. The New Orleans city attorney says city policy requires all city employees to seek the lowest fares available, OR reimburse the city for deluxe accommodations. Cantrell says she will abide by the decision…:

CUT 12(06)      “…city of New Orleans.”

Some argue her recent “sister city” trip to France will not benefit New Orleans in any substantial way. Cantrell is also under scrutiny for supporting a teen carjacker and for using a city-owned French Quarter apartment as her own.

We haven’t had substantial rain for nearly 23 days. Putting us in drought conditions. State Climatologist Barry Keim says that spells trouble for your lawn, if we don’t get rain soon…:

CUT 07(07)      “…certain insects.”

October is normally a dry month for our state.

Good news for southwest Louisiana; U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announces $46-million in federal money is heading to Cameron, Calcasieu and Vermilion Parishes to elevate about 200 structures so they will not flood.  Cassidy says it’s great news…:

CUT 03(05)      “…are intact.”

The money comes from the infrastructure Law signed by President Biden earlier this year.

An employee with the LSU Foundation – a chief fundraising arm for the state’s flagship university – has been arrested for child pornography and other disturbing charges. Facilities coordinator Chase Kojis was fired after his arrest. In addition to the child porn charges, he faces impersonation and animal abuse charges. A statement from the university says he was terminated due to the “egregiously unacceptable” nature of the charges. Few details are available at this time.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is in dire straits due to a lack of rain, and farmers are feeling the impact…:

CUT 01(29)      “…Golsby.”

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, under fire for spending tens of thousands of taxpayer money to travel first class, has relented and says she will reimburse the city. She insists, as a city employee, she was doing city business…:

CUT 11(07)      “…business expenses>’

Over $30-thousand worth, according the city’s Accounting Office.

State climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is in a drought. He says it’s been 23 days since Shreveport had any rain and in Baton Rouge, it’s been 24 days, and New Orleans has had only a sprinkle in the past 26 days. The hardest hit he says though are farmers, and there’s no relief in sight.

Cut 6 (04)  “…at all.” 

And elsewhere in the south, Florida saw significant amounts of rain and high water after Hurricane Ian. The United Cajun Navy remains in the Sunshine State providing recover assistance and Spokesperson Brian Trascher says it’s been quite some time since the western coast of Florida was impacted by a major hurricane and that’s allowed for even more construction with less oversite compared to other areas.

Cut 14 (11)  “…streamed everywhere.”

Parts of the Mississippi River are so low that barge shipments are being limited just after crops have been harvested. Whitney Thomas has more…

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Whitney Thomas.”

Louisiana Republican U-S Senator Bill Cassidy announces 46 million dollars in federal money is heading to Cameron, Calcasieu, and Vermilion Parishes to elevate about 200 structures so they will not flood.  Cassidy says it’s great news for southwest Louisiana and the money is coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill…

Cut 4 (09) “…to come.” 

Cassidy says Louisiana has received 700 million dollars in funding for coastal, waterway, and flood protection projects from the Infrastructure Bill signed by President Joe Biden in 2021.

State climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is in a drought. Shreveport has gone 23 straight days without any rainfall, Baton Rouge for 24, and New Orleans has had just a sprinkle in the past 26 days.

Cut 5 (06) “…in Louisiana.” 

Keim says those hardest hit are farmers, and there’s no relief in sight.

Can Louisiana ever do away with state income tax? One lawmaker says “yes”, but it will take bold action. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

Cut 2 (32) “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.” 

And the first Lady of Country Music, Loretta Lynn passed away today at the age of 90. Here she is performing Move it on over at the Louisiana Hayride….

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Louisiana Republican U-S Senator Bill Cassidy announces 46-million dollars in federal money is heading to Cameron, Calcasieu, and Vermilion Parishes to elevate about 200 structures so they will not flood.  Cassidy says it’s great news for southwest Louisiana…

Cut 3 (05) “…are intact.” 

Cassidy says the money is coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

With talks of removing Louisiana’s state income tax, Mandeville Republican Richard Nelson the state would have to find a way to make up for the shortfall, like the Industrial Tax Exemption Program which entices manufacturers to come to Louisiana. But Nelson says companies move to Texas because their net tax load is virtually zero compared to ours…:

Cut 8 (08)  “…companies and people away.”

Nelson says a plan to do away with state income tax will have to be revenue neutral.

New hope for Alzheimer’s sufferers. A Japanese drug manufacturer says its experimental Alzheimer’s drug reduced cognitive and functional decline by 27 percent in patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s. The director for Dementia Research and Prevention at LSU’S Pennington Biomedical Research Institute says this is a potential big breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s

Cut 10 (07) “…the field.”

The United Cajun Navy continues to aid Floridians in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Spokesperson Brian Trascher says it’s a slow process due to a number of highways and byways still under water, damaged, or blocked by debris.

Cut 13 (08) “…logistics vehicles.”

Trascher says they’d like to have more supplies on the ground, but some areas remain inaccessible. To donate visit UnitedCajunNavy.org

Mandeville Republican Representative Richard Nelson went before the Baton Rouge Press Club to discuss his proposal to eliminate the state’s income tax. He says any plan to do away with the state income tax will need to be “revenue neutral” or it will not pass the legislature, so alternate revenue sources need to be decided. He says what state government HAS been doing is no longer working…:
Cut 9 (13) “…the can down the road.”

Rescues continue in Hurricane Ian stricken Florida. United Cajun Navy spokesperson Brian Trascher says they finally made it to Capitva Island. Trascher says while most residents have evacuated there are some who don’t want to leave their homes….
cut 15 (10) “…inhabitable again”

Low water levels on the Mississippi River is hampering barge traffic on the major transportation route for crops. Barges are unable to carry as much as they normally do. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s not good news for lower food prices…
cut 6 (11) “….chain disruptions”

Here’s some good news. A Japanese drug manufacturer says they’ve seen good results in slowing down the cognitive and functional decline in early-stage Azheimer’s. The drug is called lecanemab. (LAH-CAN-EH-MAB). Doctor Jeffrey Keller at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center, says since there are no existing drugs that actually slow down Alzheimer’s, he is hoping that efforts to fast-track it for patient use will be effective.
Cut 12 (09) “…exciting day.”

Parts of the Mississippi River are so low that barge shipments are being limited just after crops have been harvested. Whitney Thomas has more…
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Whitney Thomas.”

An assistant football coach at Terrebonne High School is facing two-counts of molestation of a juvenile female. Deputies say 24-year-old Bobby Sewire of Gray admitted involement with the juvenile victim that took place at locations within Terrebonne. After he was booked, Sewire was released on a 15-thousand dollar bond.

Southwest Florida continues to struggle with the devastation left behind from Hurricane Ian. It’s the first major hurricane to hit Fort Myers since Hurricane Charley in 2004. United Cajun Navy spokesperson Brian Trascher…
cut 14 (11) “…streamed everywhere”
At least 71 people have died in Florida from the hurricane.

There’s a positive development in the fight against Alzheimer’s. A Japenese drug maunfacturer says it’s experimental drug reduced cognitive and functional decline by 27-percent in patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s. Doctor Jeffrey Keller at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center says based on the trial’s data, the drug’s side effects include brain swelling and bleeding, but the patients were rarely symptomatic…
cut 11 (08) “….in humans”