Congressman Garret Graves says according to an independent study, Louisiana is the most overpriced state in the country for flood insurance. He says the non-profit group First Street did the analysis.

Cut 12 (12) “…their policy.”  

Graves says FEMA should invest in projects to protect flood-prone areas instead of raising rates.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is celebrating a successful breeding season for the endangered whooping crane. LDWF biologist Sara Zimorski says eight more chicks have reached fledgling stage in south Louisiana that’s out of the 15 that hatched….

Cut 7 (07) “…a record.”

The first wild-hatched Louisiana chick came in April of 2016, the first to hatch in the state in more than 75 years.

A movie about a Louisiana man whose mother gave him up for adoption will be shown in theaters nationwide this weekend. Actor Kirk Cameron decided to produce Lifemark after watching a documentary on the subject. Marsanne Golsby has more…

Cut 1 (28)  “…I’m Marsanne Golsby”

The death of Queen Elizabeth II ends the reign of Britain’s longest-serving monarch. At the age of 25, she succeeded her father, King George VI, after his death in 1952. LSU History Professor Meredith Veldman said even though the royal family no longer governs the United Kingdom…

Cut 10 (10) “…symbolic weight.”

Queen Elizabeth will be remembered for many things, but Veldman believes her sense of duty will be her lasting legacy.

And while the Queen also weathered several royal scandals, for example, the fallout from Princess Diana’s death, Veldman says ironically there’s more fascination with the royal family across the pond.

Cut 12 (05) “…in Britain.” 

Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96.

The movie Lifemark is being released nationwide in theaters this weekend. It tells the story of Metairie native David Scotton, whose birth mother changed her mind on the abortion table and gave him up for adoption. David’s adoptive mother Susan says actor Kirk Cameron produced the movie after seeing a documentary about the Scottons…

Cut 3 (:12) “…of adoption.” 

The 2018 documentary on the adoption story is called “I Lived on Parker Avenue.

The Saints kick-off the season on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says a key for the Black and Gold is to protection for quarterback Jameis Winston, because he has a lot of talent around him this season…

Cut 9 (06)  “…Taysom Hill.”

Kick-off against the Dirty Brids is at noon.

The statistical peak of the hurricane season is Saturday. Surprisingly, this is one of the calmest hurricane seasons in a while. NOAA predicted up to 20 named storms, but there have only been five named storms. State Climatologist Barry Keim says after two super active seasons, it’s nice to get a break
Cut 4 (10) “…much going on.”

Louisiana’s whooping crane population has grown by eight this year to 76 as eight wild hatched chicks have fledged, which is the most in a single breeding season since whooping cranes were added back into the wildlife in 2011. LDWF biologist Sara Zimorski says dry conditions may have helped the chicks survive…
cut 8 (10) “…conditions as well”
Whooping cranes are slow to mature and only one to eggs during a nesting attempt.

The world is paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth the Second who passed away at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne. Elizabeth’s reign began in 1952 and for decades she’s served as a figure of national pride and a symbol of stability. LSU history professor Meredith Veldman says the monarchy will never be the same…
cut 11 (12) “…sense of duty”
Her 73-year-old son, Charles, becomes the King and will be known as King Charles the Third.

The Louisiaiana Workforce Commission is getting the word out about the Registered Apprenticeship program. L-W-C spokesperson Chris Fiore says apprentices complete a combination of industry-specific classroom education and also get hands on career training….
cut 14 (10) “…and instruction”
For more information go to apprenticheship-la-dot-com.

It’s a day of mourning in Great Britain because of the death of Queen Elizabeth, who served 70 years on the throne. The Queen weathered several royal scandals, for example, the fallout from Princess Diana’s death. LSU History Professor Meredith Veldman says ironically there’s more fascination with the royal family across the pond.
Cut 12 (05) “…in Britain.”
Queen Elizabeth died at the age of 96.

Louisiana’s whooping crane population is up to 76 after a record eight chicks reached fledging stage this year. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist Sara Zimorski says whooping cranes are slow to mauture and only lay one or two eggs a year….
cut 9 (07) “…more experience”
Louisiana’s whooping crane re-introduction plan began in 2011.

Saturday is the statistical peak of the hurricane season, one that remains quiet despite predictions for an above average season. Whitney Thomas reports..
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Whitney Thomas.”

Another big weekend of football is coming up for the Bayou State. You have several intra-state matchups, including the first ever meeting between LSU and Southern. Also, ULM hosts Nicholls and Grambling and Northwestern State face each other at Independence Stadium in Shreveport. The Saints kick-off the season on Sunday in Atlanta.

The world is paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth the Second who passed away at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne. Elizabeth’s reign began in 1952 and for decades she’s served as a figure of national pride and a symbol of stability. LSU history professor Meredith Veldman says the monarchy will never be the same…
cut 11 (12) “…sense of duty”
Her 73-year-old son, Charles, becomes the King and will be known as King Charles the Third.

Tomorrow is the statistical peak of the hurricane season and State Climatologist Barry Keim says as it stands now, we are looking at a below-average season…
cut 5 (13) “…long-term average”
NOAA predicted up to 20 named storms.

Louisiana’s whooping crane re-introduction program had a successful breeding season as a record high eight wild hatched chicks have fledged and have been added to the state’s population, which is 76
Cut 2 (28) “….I’m Marsanne Golsby.”

Social media in Houma is abuzz over reports of a live tiger being spotted in downtown Houma. The Houma police department told a New Orleans TV station that they’ve received multiple calls about a loose tiger, but they have not laid eyes on any exotic animal.

Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at the age of 96, Brooke Thorington has more on Britain’s longest-reigning monarch
Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

37-year-old Bridgette Hull has lost her job as Executive Secretary of the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners after she was one of two people arrested on Tuesday on drugs and weapons charges following a pursuit down I-12 in Livingston Parish. Records show Hull was a state employee making 85-thousand dollars a year.

Tomorrow marks the statistical peak of the hurricane season and the tropics remain relatively quiet. The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor Hurricane Earl in the middle of the Atlantic and there’s also a couple of tropical waves, but nothing poses a threat to land. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a Sharan air layer has minimized tropical activity
cut 6 (12) “…..surface tempeartures”

The Louisiana Registered Apprenticeship grant program has over 38-hundred active apprentices in Louisiana, which gives people the option to detour college and jump straight into the workforce. Louisiana Workforce Commission spokesperson Chris Fiore says the program is flourishing…
Cut 13 (11) “…of the growth.”
For more information go to la-works-dot-net.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II ends the reign of Britain’s longest-serving monarch. At the age of 25, she succeeded her father, King George VI, after his death in 1952. LSU History Professor Meredith Veldman said even though the royal family no longer governs the United Kingdom…
Cut 10 (10) “…symbolic weight.”
Veldman believes the Queen will be most remembered for her sense of obligation and her auxiliary service during WWII.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is celebrating a successful breeding season for the endangered whooping crane . LDWF biologist Sara Zimorski says eight more chicks have reached fledgling stage in south Louisiana that’s out of the 15 that hatched….
Cut 7 (07) “…a record.”
The whooping crane population in Louisiana is now up to 76.

Tomorrow is the statistical peak of the hurricane season, one that remains quiet despite predictions for an above-average season. Whitney Thomas reports..
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Whitney Thomas.”

As the Department of Children and Family Services is under fire for child welfare concerns, New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes remains a harsh critic of DCFS and head of the agency Secretary Marketa Garner Walters. Hughes says he has yet to hear Walters accept any responsibility.

Cut 9 (09)  “…not leadership.”

Governor Edwards continues to support his appointment of Walters.

Louisiana Agriculture Secretary Mike Strain says excessive rainfall in August has damaged soybean crops. He says the beans are so wet that they are hard to harvest. Leaving farmers in a bind.

Cut 3 (08) “…huge issue.” 

Strain says a federal disaster declaration will be necessary, but that will not come until after harvest.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is celebrating a successful breeding season for the endangered whooping crane. LDWF biologist Sara Zimorski says eight more chicks have reached fledgling stage in south Louisiana that’s out of the 15 that hatched….

Cut 7 (07) “…a record.”

The first wild-hatched Louisiana chick came in April of 2016, the first to hatch in the state in more than 75 years.

When the Saints kick-off the season on Sunday, star receiver Michael Thomas is expected to make his long-awaited return after missing all of last season to recover from ankle surgery. Thomas says he’s excited…

Cut 6 (13) “…make highlights” 

The Saints open the season against the Falcons in Atlanta.

One of the harshest critics of DCFS continues to call for the resignation of Secretary Marketa Garner Walters. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 2 (32) I’m Brooke Thorington”

The Louisiana National Guard is holding a town hall meeting to discuss the renaming of Camp Beauregard. The name is changing due to its confederate roots. The meeting is tonight at 6 p.m. at the Camp Beauregard Post Theater, and is open to the public.

The state’s farming community is concerned about the loss of soybean crops due to excessive rainfall in August. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says we will not know the full effect until the beans are harvested, but federal assistance is likely. He says Congresswoman Julie Letlow’s role on the Appropriations Committee will be an asset…
cut 5 (12) “…is harvested”

In Baton Rouge today, Governor Edwards took part in the Apprenticeship Louisiana Conference to discuss the importance of the apprenticeship programs in Louisiana. Louisiana Workforce Commission spokesperson Chris Fiore says they are trying to grow the program that allows workers to get hands on experience as an apprentice……
cut 15 (13) “…moving forward”
For more information go to la-works-dot-net.

New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes continues to beat the drum for the resignation of Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters. and a foster parent accused of raping a child placed in his care by DCFS are the two most notable incidents involving the agency. Hughes says Walters has blamed the previous administration on several occasions for the difficulties she faces, he says that’s understandable for the first six months…
Cut 10 (11) “…within DCFS.”
The agency’s failure to investigate multiple drug overdoses of a Baton Rouge toddler who finally died as a result has brought criticism to DCFS.

The Saints kick-off the season on Sunday and receiver Michael Thomas is expected to return to the field after missing all of last season after undergoing ankle surgery. Thomas says he’s put in countless hours to get back…
cut 7 (10) “…no one is looking”

The heavy rainfall in August has caused problems for the state’s soybean crop. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says a barge carrying beans was already rejected for international export because of the poor quality of the beans. He says the low prices means it may be better for farmers who can afford to hold onto them to do that.
Cut 4 (07) “…market shifts.”

The Apprenticeship Louisiana Conference was held today in Baton Rouge as the state looks to boost opportunities through the Registered Apprenticeship grant program. Louisiana Workforce Commission spokesperson Chris Fiore says the apprenticeship program has benefited many,,,
cut 13 (12) “…growth”
For more information go to apprentice-ship-la-dot-com.