LSU and Football Coach Ed Orgeron have agreed to part ways and this will be Orgeron’s final season as head coach of the Tigers. Since the national championship season, the Tigers have nine wins and eight losses. LSU athletics director Scott Woodward says it was time for a new direction…
Cut 15 (11) “..that standard.”
Orgeron says he has no regrets and will receive 17-million dollars as part of his buyout.

The CDC says there were a record 21-hundred overdose deaths in Louisiana from March 2020 to March of this year, a 56-percent increase from the previous 12-month period. Clinical Director of the Louisiana Addiction Center at LSU-Shreveport, Doctor James Patterson says you can certainly blame the pandemic and the lack of interaction with other human beings…
cut 5 (08) “….on our society”

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says he’s raised 15-million dollars for his 2022 re-election campaign and has nearly 10-million dollars on hand. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Kennedy is so popular with his constituents he could raise another 10-million dollars or more…
cut 8 (13) “…conservative idol up there”
So far only one announced challenger, Democrat Luke Mixon of Baton Rouge.

The L-A Wallet app is being put to use in another convenient way. Bryan McClinton with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says that beginning today hunting and fishing licenses will also be displayed on the app.
Cut 10 (08) “…the waterproof paper.”
LA Wallet is also used to show driver’s licenses and Covid-19 vaccination confirmations.

Movie productions in Louisiana and nationwide could come to a screeching halt on Monday as film and TV workers are set to strike at 12:01 AM on Monday.

Cut 2 (31)…I’m Jeff Palermo”  

State Farm the state’s largest insurance carrier refuses to follow Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon’s directive to cover temporary living expenses for policyholders who evacuated due to Ida, regardless of whether parish leaders issued mandatory evacuation orders. State Farm is arguing Donelon overstepped his legal authority.

A week after Lafayette’s Police Chief Thomas Glover was fired, he called in on Mayor Josh Guillory’s weekly radio show on KPEL accusing the mayor of firing him without cause. A reason has never been given as to Glover’s firing and Guillory only refers to it as a personnel matter. Glover however says he along with the community deserves an explanation.

Cut 8 (11) “…any reason.”

Wayne Griffin, a 19-year veteran with the department, has been named interim chief and instead of answering Glover’s questions, Guillory wanted to sing the praises of interim Chief Griffin and tout his loyalty to the city.

Cut 9 (08) “…of Lafayette.” 

Glover was fired from the department on October 7^th.

Authorities are searching for 19-year-old Jatavious Carroll of Delhi as he’s the suspected gunman in the fatal shooting that occurred on Grambling State’s campus early Wednesday morning. State Police Master Trooper Michael Reichardt says Carroll also know as “Rabbit” shot two teenagers at an unsanctioned party…

Cut 13 (06) “…and released”

The man fatally shot has been identified as 19-year-old Demarius Murphy of Rayville.

LSU Professor Adelaide Russo who served as chair of the Department of French Studies has been removed from her position after a lawsuit was filed by six women against the university for failing to investigate complaints of sexual misconduct against a former graduate student. On Monday a protest will be held on the campus at 2 pm to raise awareness and support for survivors of sexual assault and harassment.

Funeral services are being held today in Baton Rouge for Master Trooper Adam Gaubert who was killed in the line of duty a week ago in a multi-parish shooting spree. Gaubert was 47. The suspect Matthew Mire is being held in the East Baton Rouge Prison without bond.

Louisianans are enjoying much cooler temperatures today and state climatologist Barry Keim says this is the weekend to spend outdoors

Cut 5 (11) “…warm and humid.”

Highs should only reach into the 70s today through Monday.

And almost six weeks after hurricane Ida made landfall, Ochsner St Anne Hospital in Raceland has returned to full operations. The hospital resumed labor and delivery and surgical services on Friday. In the immediate aftermath of Ida, patients were transferred to Ochsner facilities across the state, including Ochsner St. Mary in nearby Morgan City.

A week after Lafayette’s Police Chief Thomas Glover was fired, he called in on Mayor Josh Guillory’s weekly radio show on KPEL accusing the mayor of firing him without cause. Glover says he’s been told Guillory is now questioning people in the department and community looking for a reason to say he was terminated.

Cut 6 (12) “…get justice.” 

When asked to respond on the Thursday call-in show, Guillory stated that everyone, even former employees, has the right to go to the media and say whatever they want.

Cut 7 (11) “….personnel matter”  

A reason has never been given as to Glover’s firing and Guillory only refers to it as a personnel matter.

Louisiana is waking up to much cooler temperatures this morning. State Climatologist Barry Keim says highs should only reach into the 70s today through Monday making it ideal for a lot of outdoor activities.

Cut 4 (11) “…to do it.”

At last word, StubHub’s Adam Budelli says there were thousands of tickets still available for today’s 11am kickoff for the LSU-Florida game in Tiger Stadium

Cut 10 (09)  “…LSU Tigers’ game.” 

An early morning kickoff, the Tigers’ three-and-three record thus far this season appear to be owing in part to the lower than usual ticket demand. Experts predict a Tigers loss to the Gators could mean the end of the road to Coach Ed Orgeron’s time at LSU.

Lafayette’s recently fired police chief called in on the mayor’s weekly radio show asking for an explanation that’s yet to be given for his termination. Brooke Thorington has more

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Authorities are searching for 19-year-old Jatavious Carroll of Delhi as he’s the suspected shooter in the fatal shooting that occurred on Grambling State’s campus early Wednesday morning. State Police Master Trooper Michael Reichardt says Carroll also know as “Rabbit” shot two teenagers at an unsanctioned party…

Cut 13 (06) “…and released”

At last word, StubHub’s Adam Budelli says there were thousands of tickets still available for tomorrow morning’s kickoff for the LSU-Florida game in Tiger Stadium

Cut 10 (09)  “…LSU Tigers’ game.” 

The 11 a.m. kickoff and the Tigers’ three-and-three record thus far this season appear to be owing in part to the lower than usual ticket demand. Experts predict a Tigers loss to the Gators could mean the end of the road to Coach Ed Orgeron’s time at LSU.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says to enjoy the last warm day we’ll have for at least a few days because changes are coming.

cut 3 (12) “….it is fall”

Keim says low temps will drop into the 50s in the northern parishes and 60s in the southern parishes tomorrow morning, and by Sunday morning low temperatures will fall about another ten degrees.

Lawmen in north Louisiana are on the lookout for the man suspected of committing a murder on the Grambling University campus Wednesday morning. State Police Master Trooper Michael Reichardt says 19-year-old Delhi resident Jatavious Carroll (also known as “Rabbit”) shot two teenagers at an unsanctioned party. One of them, 19-year-old Demarius Murphy, of Rayville, died. Reichardt says a BOLO is out for Carroll for murder, attempted murder and more…:

CUT 15(10)      “…looking for him.”

There are still thousand of tickets available for tomorrow’s LSU-Florida game in Baton Rouge. Thousands. StubHub’s Adam Budelli says some as cheap at twenty bucks. He says primo seats are at about $180…:

CUT 11(09)      “…for this game”

The 11 am kickoff plus the Tigers 3-3 record are driving demand for seats down.

A week after Lafayette’s Police Chief Thomas Glover was fired, he called in to Mayor Josh Guillory’s weekly radio show on KPEL; accusing the mayor of firing him without cause. Glover says he’s been told Guillory is now questioning people in the department and community looking for a reason to say he was terminated…:

CUT 06(12)      “…get justice.”

When asked to respond on the Thursday call-in show, Mayor Guillory stated that everyone – even former employees – has the right to go to the media and say whatever they want…:

CUT 07(11)      “…personnel matter.”

Wayne Griffin, a SWAT Commander with the department for 19 years, has been named Lafayette’s interim police chief.

Movie productions in Louisiana and nationwide could come to a screeching halt on Monday as film and TV workers are set to strike at 12:01 AM on Monday. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02             (31)      “…Palermo.”

Four of five violent teen offenders who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Baton Rouge have been caught, but the search is still on for the fifth. The group attacked and stabbed some guards to make their escape, then stole a vehicle. The guards were treated for minor injuries.

Authorities are searching for the man who shot and killed another man on Grambling State’s campus early Wednesday morning. State Police Master Trooper Michael Reichardt says the suspect is 19-year-old Jatavious Carroll of Delhi…:

CUT 14             (08)      “get him arrested.”

Carroll is not a Grambling student. Neither is the victim.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says to enjoy the last warm day we’ll have for at least a few days because changes are coming. He says low temps will drop into the 50s in the northern parishes and 60s in the southern parishes tomorrow morning, and by Sunday morning low temperatures will fall about another ten degrees. Keim says it’ll be ideal weather for going outdoors…:

CUT 05             (11)      “…warm and humid.”

Does this mean cool weather is here for the long haul? Probably not. This IS Louisiana, after all.

Lafayette’s recently fired police chief called in on the mayor’s weekly radio show asking for an explanation that’s yet to be given for his termination. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01             (32)      “…Thorington.”

Amid some talk that Shreveport Mardi Gras krewes might move their parades to Bossier City next year, the Mayor of Bossier has come forward with official word on that, and the word is “no”.  Mayor Tommy Chandler says taking on the parades is “not in the best interest of the citizens of Bossier City.”

Authorities are searching for 19-year-old Jatavious Carroll of Delhi as he’s the suspect in the fatal shooting that occurred on Grambling State’s campus early Wednesday morning. State Police Master Trooper Michael Reichardt says Carroll also known as “Rabbit” shot two teenagers at an unsanctioned party…:

CUT 13            (06)      “…and released.”

The man fatally shot has been identified as 19-year-old Demarius Murphy of Rayville.

At last word, StubHub’s Adam Budelli says there were thousands of tickets still available for tomorrow morning’s kickoff for the LSU-Florida game in Tiger Stadium….:

CUT 10             (09)      “…LSU Tigers game.”

The 11 a.m. kickoff and the Tigers’ three-and-three record appear to be a good part of the reason. Experts predict a Tigers loss to the Gators could mean the end of the road for Coach Ed Orgeron at LSU.

A week after Lafayette’s Police Chief Thomas Glover was fired, he called in on Mayor Josh Guillory’s weekly radio show on KPEL accusing the mayor of firing him without cause. A reason has never been given as to Glover’s firing and Guillory only refers to it as a personnel matter. Glover however says he along with the community deserves an explanation.

Cut 8 (11) “…any reason.”

Wayne Griffin has been named interim chief and instead of answering Glover’s questions, Guillory wanted to sing the praises of interim Chief Griffin and tout his loyalty to the city.

Cut 9 (08) “…of Lafayette.” 

Glover was fired from the department on October 7^th.

Two contract employees at the BASF plant in Geismar were taken to a local hospital. A spokesperson for the plant says the two employees were exposed to an unknown substance and the Louisiana State Police Hazmat unit is responding to the scene.

And funeral services will be held tomorrow morning in Baton Rouge for Master Trooper Adam Gaubert who was gunned down last Saturday in the line of duty.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says to enjoy the last warm day we’ll have for at least a few days because changes are coming. He says low temps will drop into the 50s in the northern parishes and 60s in the southern parishes tomorrow morning, and by Sunday morning low temperatures will fall about another ten degrees.  Highs should only reach into the 70s Saturday through Monday making for what Keim says should be a glorious weekend.

Cut 4 (11) “…to do it.”

A week after Lafayette’s Police Chief Thomas Glover was fired, he called in on Mayor Josh Guillory’s weekly radio show on KPEL accusing the mayor of firing him without cause. Glover says he’s been told Guillory is now questioning people in the department and community looking for a reason to say he was terminated.

Cut 6 (12) “…get justice.” 

When asked to respond on the Thursday call-in show, Guillory stated that everyone, even former employees, has the right to go to the media and say whatever they want.

Cut 7 (11) “….personnel matter”  

Glover was fired from the department on October 7^th.

An FDA advisory committee voted to recommend a third offering of the Moderna COVID vaccine on Thursday. Dr. Lucio Miele, Assistant Dean for Translational Science at LSU Health New Orleans says the committee has advised the FDA to give emergency use authorization to the Moderna booster shot which is actually a half dose of the vaccine.

Cut 13 (11) “…severe COVID-19.”

Or at great risk of exposure due to their profession.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says low temps will drop into the 50s in the northern parishes and 60s in the southern parishes tomorrow morning, and by Sunday morning lows will fall about another ten degrees.  He says the weekend cool spell should be ideal for a lot of outdoor activities.

Cut 4 (11) “…to do it.”