Louisiana has set a record this year for whooping cough cases. State health officials have confirmed 379 cases, which have led to 61 hospitalizations, with 70-percent of them being under the age of one. State Epidemiologist Thereasa Sokol on why we are seeing so many cases…

Cut 6 (13) “…being detected”

It looks like a long season for the Saints as they have dropped their first two games, both of them at home. Yesterday, San Francisco’s backup quarterback Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes in a 26-21 win over the Black and Gold. New Orleans defensive end Cam Jordan…

Cut 21 (06) “…finish”

The Saints are the road the next two weeks, Seattle this Sunday, than Buffalo.

A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place this morning in Calcasieu Parish for a 17-point-five billion dollar LNG project that will be operated by Woodside Energy, which is based in Australia. It means thousands of jobs for the area and Calcasieu Parish President Judd Barres says they are ready to supply the workforce…

Cut 8 (12) “….big projects”

About 113-thousand Louisiana Blue policyholders will receive a rebate check from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Spokesperson Mike Bertaut says those who are eligible for a rebate are those who buy their policies directly from Louisiana Blue and not through an employer. He says that amounts to more than 113-thousand policyholders.

Cut 12 (08) “…a big number.”

Eligible policyholders should be receiving their explanation letters soon, and their rebates should arrive sometime in the next few weeks.

State and local officials will break ground this morning on a 17-point-5-billion-dollar LNG export facility in Calcasieu Parish. Louisiana already has four operational LNG export terminals. Calcasieu Parish President Judd Barres says southwest Louisiana is the place for LNG because of all of the natural gas pipelines plus location…

Cut 9 (09)  “…already.”

Governor Landry says this is the largest single foreign direct investment in Louisiana history. Woodside Energy Group will operate the facility and they are based in Australia.

Blue Cross and Bule Shield of Louisiana announces 113-thousand policyholders who were covered last year by Louisiana Blue or HMO Louisiana will receive rebate checks. Mike Bertaut says the rebate checks are the results of Louisiana Blue’s efforts to hold down healthcare costs…

Cut 11 (10) “…so we are”

The State Fire Marshal’s office continues to investigate an early morning fire at Fat Belly’s Diner in Opelousas that killed three people. The restaurant owner, his girlfriend and her nine-year-old daughter all died in the blaze on Saturday. Investigators do not know the cause, but the building did not have working smoke alarms.

It’s been a record breaking year for whooping (HOOP-ing) cough in Louisiana. Jeanne (“zhahn”) Burns reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

It’s a historic day for southwest Louisiana as state and local officials break ground on a 17.5 billion dollar LNG project that will be built and operated by Woodside Energy Group. The liquified natural gas production and export facility in Calcasieu is called Louisiana L-N-G. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Judd Bares says Louisiana LNG is expected to generate significant economic growth…

Cut 7 (06) “…good job.”

The LNG facility is expected to become operational in 2029 and employ thousands.

It’s been a record-breaking year for whooping (HOOP-ing) cough. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says through the first eight months of this year, Louisiana has confirmed 379 whooping cough cases.

Cut 4 (13) “…had 214 cases.”

Sokol urges expectant mothers to get vaccinated against the disease with each pregnancy.

LSU football is ranked third in the A-P poll and is 3-and-0 after intercepting five passes in Saturday’s 20 to 10 win over Florida in the SEC opener. After the game, Coach Brian Kelly snapped at a reporter for asking him about the team’s struggles on offense…

Cut 15 (16) “…tired of it”

It looks like it will be a long season for the Saints as they fell to 0-and-2 with a 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Quarterback Spencer Rattler threw three touchdown passes but it wasn’t enough…

Cut 20 (19) “…changes the game”

New Orleans is at Seattle this Sunday.

Woodside Energy Group breaks ground on the 17.5 billion dollar liquefied natural gas production and export facility it’s building in Calcasieu Parish.  Colleen Crain has more…

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

The Washington Post reports the Department of Defense has drafted plans to deploy one-thousand troops to urban areas of multiple cities in Louisiana to help local law enforcement fight crime. The Post says the plan would be put in place if Governor Landry requests the troops. The Landry’s office says it will not comment on leaked or pre-decisional documents.

It’s been a record-breaking year for whooping (HOOP-ing) cough, but State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says cases are starting to subside…

cut 5 (15) “…even larger decrease”

Sokol says Louisiana has confirmed 379 whooping cough cases. She says 61 people have been hospitalized, with 70-percent of them being under the age of one. Sokol urges expectant mothers to get vaccinated.

Tens of thousands of Louisiana Blue policyholders will soon be getting rebate checks in the mail. Mike Bertaut (BURR-tow), the senior healthcare economist with Louisiana Blue, says Louisiana Blue has been very proactive in holding the line on healthcare costs.

Cut 10 (07) “…24 and 25.”

And since Louisiana Blue was successful in that regard, Bertaut says Louisiana Blue is required to rebate money back to eligible policyholders.

Less than two days after the assassination of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk, someone vandalized a sidewalk outside the headquarters of the Louisiana Democratic Party headquarters, spray painting the word “murderers” in red.  Executive Director and East Baton Rouge School Board member Dadrius Lanus says it happened Thursday night.  He posted a photo on social media, calling the incident fear-mongering at its best.

Three people have been arrested for allegedly stealing a solid silver statue of former President Abraham Lincoln from Houmas House in Ascension Parish. Houmas House owner Kevin Kelly says he believes more people were likely involved…

Cut 7 (15) “…Houmas House even exists.”
The state’s estimate value: 166-thousand dollars.
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With sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green now officially listed as doubtful with an MCL sprain, LSU will have to rely heavily on Bauer Sharp to be effective against the Florida Gators tonight. Head coach Brian Kelly likes the traits and intensity Sharp brings to the field each week.

Cut 13 (13)  “…four quarters.”

The Saints defense will have to contain one of the most dangerous offensive players in the league tomorrow in 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. Linebacker Demario Davis says that McCaffrey’s versatility makes it difficult for defenses to stop him.

Cut 14 (14) “…too much.”

Kick off is tomorrow at noon.

A little good news for Florida Gators fans as they’ll get to enjoy the number one ranked tailgating destination in the SEC today.  That’s according to the website RV Trader.  Scott Smith, a tailgating expert with RV Trader, says many factors landed LSU at the top, including Louisiana’s world-famous cuisine.

Cut 10 (11) “…part of that.”

With tonight’s match up on deck, the LSU rush attack comes in at 85^th in the country, averaging just 118 yards on the ground a game. Head coach Brian Kelly knows the overall offense needs to be better and he says that he wants to make sure that his team wins the line of scrimmage when it plays Florida tonight.

Cut 12 (14) “…doing it”

Kick-off this evening is set for 6:30

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The case of the stolen Abraham Lincoln statue appears to be solved, but the statue is in pieces, and its owner is upset. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains found Friday in a wooded area off River Road.  Deputies say the identity of the individual and the manner of death remain unknown at this time.

A police chief in a small city in Rapides Parish finds himself on the other side of the law. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Someone vandalized a sidewalk outside the headquarters of the Louisiana Democratic Party headquarters Thursday night, spray painting the word “murderers” in red.  Executive Director and East Baton Rouge School Board member Dadrius Lanus posted a photo on social media, calling the incident fear-mongering at its best.

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With sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green listed as a game-time decision with an MCL sprain, LSU will have to rely heavily on Bauer Sharp to be effective against Florida tonight. Head coach Brian Kelly likes the traits and intensity Sharp brings to the field each week.

Cut 13 (13)  “…four quarters.”

And on Sunday, the Saints defense will have to contain one of the most dangerous offensive players in the league in 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. Linebacker Demario Davis says that McCaffrey’s versatility makes it difficult for defenses to stop him.

Cut 14 (14) “…too much.”

The acting police chief in Cheneyville, a town of less than 500 in Rapides Parish, finds himself on the other side of the law. State Police Master Trooper Casey Wallace says 37-year-old Charles Isaac is charged with molestation of a juvenile and sexual battery of a child under the age of 13.

Cut 3 (13) “…to that individual.”

Three people are arrested for allegedly stealing a 64-pound, solid silver statue of Abraham Lincoln from the Houmas House Estate and Gardens in Ascension Parish. Houmas House owner Kevin Kelly says the statue was cut up in several pieces, and some parts were sold at a pawn shop and a gold and silver shop in Metairie.

Cut 6 (09) “…it is.”

The website RV Trader is out with its rankings for the best tailgating destinations in the SEC, and LSU came in at number one. Scott Smith, a tailgating expert with RV Trader, says many factors rose LSU to the top.

Cut 9 (12)  “…really a festival.”

It’s going to be “Return of the Mac” in New Orleans Sunday as former Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is expected to get the start for the 49ers with Brock Purdy injured. Saints Defensive end Cam Jordan says although Jones is not very mobile, it will be important for the Saints’ pass rush to throw him off his timing and make him uncomfortable.

Cut 15 (13) “…his spot.”

The LSU rush attack comes in at 85^th in the country, averaging just 118 yards on the ground a game. Head coach Brian Kelly knows the overall offense needs to better and he says that he wants to make sure that his team wins the line of scrimmage when it plays Florida on Saturday.

Cut 12 (14) “…doing it”

Kickoff to a sold-out Tiger Stadium will be at 6:30 p.m.

UL-Lafayette travels to Columbia, Missouri to face the number twenty-five Missouri Tigers on Saturday at noon central time.

Tulane will host Duke on Saturday at 7 p.m. Emotions are going to run high in Yulman Stadium as starting Blue Devil quarterback Darian Mensah returns to New Orleans for the first time since transferring from the Green Wave in the offseason.

Louisiana Tech opens up conference play in Ruston on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. where the Bulldogs will face New Mexico State. Head coach Sonny Cumbie has yet to name a starting quarterback.

Former Patriots starting quarterback Mac Jones is expected to get the start in New Orleans for the San Francisco 49ers with Brock Purdy injured. Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan says that although Jones is not very mobile, it will be important for the New Orleans pass rush to throw him off his timing and make him uncomfortable.

Cut 15 (13) “…his spot.”

Southern football looks to bounce back on Saturday after being blown out at home against Alabama State last week. Southern travels to California to face the Fresno State Bulldogs at 9 p.m. central. Junior Cam’Ron McCoy will get the start for the Jags at quarterback.

After defeating Murray State in Georgia last week, Southeastern is back home Saturday to host the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at 6 p.m.

The Grambling State Tigers host the Kentucky State Thorobreds Saturday at 6 p.m.

McNeese State will host Weber State at 6 p.m. on Saturday.