Louisiana finished the fiscal year that ended on June 30th with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

One person is reportedly dead and at least two others are injured after gunfire broke out near the Ville Platte High School football stadium during Friday night’s homecoming game. The shooting happened in the second quarter leading game officials to cancel the remainder of the contest. The investigation is ongoing.

A dry cold front will bring Louisiana fall-like temperatures this weekend but is also elevating the risk for wildfires. A red flag warning, which means elevated fire weather conditions, has been issued for much of the state. Meteorologist Brad Bryant with the National Weather Service says gusty winds will subside in north Louisiana today, but continue for central and southeast Louisiana tomorrow.

Cut 14 (08) “…breezy.”

The Black and Gold are 1-and-4 to start the season, and only six teams in the last 20 years have made the playoffs after such a bad start. New Orleans has not been to the postseason in five years, and Nola.com’s Jeff Duncan says if they miss out again, it would be the longest playoff drought in almost 20 years

Cut 4 (13) “…out this way.”

The Saints face the New York Giants Sunday at noon

One person is reportedly dead and at least two others are injured after gunfire broke out near the Ville Platte High School football stadium during Friday night’s homecoming game. The shooting happened in the second quarter leading game officials to cancel the remainder of the contest. The investigation is ongoing.

Saints owner Gayle Benson said her team’s performance this season has been unacceptable, but what does that really mean for the Black and Gold? Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Saints and Giants kickoff Sunday at noon

A dry cold front will bring Louisiana fall-like temperatures this weekend but will also elevate the risk for wildfires. Meteorologist Brad Bryant with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says outside of southeast Louisiana, the state is experiencing severe drought to exceptional drought conditions and when combined with low humidity and breezy conditions, it will not take much for a wildfire to spread quickly.

Cut 13 (08) “…dried out.”

Louisiana is projected to have finished last fiscal year with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says it’s the result of higher-than-expected tax collections plus the Landry Administration and this state legislature have limited the growth of state government. He expects Louisiana will avoid tough budget times in the future, because of the job creation that’s happening.

Cut 11 (09) “…Louisiana.”

All the numbers have been tabulated, and it turns out Louisiana finished last fiscal year with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says a huge percentage of that surplus is the result of higher-than-expected tax collections.

Cut 9 (09)  “…160-million.”

Louisiana finished last fiscal year with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says one reason for that is because the Landry Administration and the state legislature have limited the growth of state government. He expects Louisiana will avoid tough budget times in the future because of the job creation that’s happening.

Cut 11 (09) “…Louisiana.”

The surplus dollars will go towards improving roads, capital construction projects and coastal restoration.

The Saints will have their chance to answer owner Gayle Benson’s call to action on Sunday against the Giants. The Saints have not been to the postseason in five years, and NOLA-dot-com’s Jeff Duncan says if they miss out again, it would be the longest playoff drought in a long time.

Cut 4 (13) “…out this way.”

And next week, the Saints travel to Paris to take on the Steelers.

A dry cold front brings Louisiana fall-like temperatures this weekend and into early next week. Meteorologist Brad Bryant with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says we finally see relief from the humidity, and warm temperatures

Cut 12 (09) “…big change’

But with low humidity and breezy conditions, a red flag warning has been issued for much of the state.

A north Louisiana theater which was one of the focal points during the civil rights movement is awarded a 750-thousand-dollar grant from the National Park Service for the first phase of a major restoration project. Janice Simmons, the assistant director of Greater North Louisiana Community Development Commission, says the money will go towards much-needed repairs for the 102-year-old Palace Theater in the Jackson Parish town of Jonesboro.

Cut 6 (11) “…disrepair right now.”

In all, the renovation will cost up to four-million dollars and will take place over the course of up to five years.

Saints owner Gayle Benson said her team’s performance this season has been unacceptable, but what does that really mean for the Black and Gold? Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A big day of college football across the state on Saturday. It all starts at 11 AM as 22^nd ranked LSU hosts 16^th ranked Mississippi State. Saturday night, ULM hosts Louisiana. It’s the first time these two I-20 rivals have played each other in football since 2000.

A 102-year-old theater in the Jackson Parish town of Jonesboro which was at the forefront of the civil rights movement is awarded a 750-thousand-dollar grant for the first phase of a major restoration. In 1965, U.S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach sued the Palace Theater for refusing to admit Black patrons. In response, the theater opted to close down. Dr. Herbert Simmons Jr., the co-founder of the Greater North Louisiana Community Development Commission, says it’s all the more reason why restoring the theater is of utmost importance.

Cut 7 (10) “…in the 1960s.”

The renovation will cost up to four-million dollars and will take place over the course of up to five years

Cooler and drier air has made way into Louisiana. Meteorologist Brady Bryant says expect breezy conditions through Saturday.

Cut 14 (07) “…breezy”

Because of the breezy, dry and low humidity conditions, there is an elevated risk for wild fires.

Louisiana finished the fiscal year that ended on June 30th with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A wildland firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service was killed in the line of duty in Rapides Parish. Kaitlyn Gallagher of Alexandria was struck by a tree while responding to the Broken Creek Fire on the Kisatchie National Forest in Rapides Parish. The fire had grown to ten acres; it has since been contained.

A Jonesboro theater which was one at the center of the civil rights movement is awarded a 750-thousand-dollar grant for the first phase of a major restoration project. In all, the renovation of the Palace Theater will cost up to four-million dollars. Dr. Herbert Simmons Jr., the co-founder of the Greater North Louisiana Community Development Commission, says they have big plans for when the renovations are complete.

Cut 8 (09) “…past and present.”

After Owner Gayle Benson ripped her team’s poor start to the season, the Saints will have their chance to answer her call to action on Sunday against the Giants. Nola.com’s Jeff Duncan says Benson’s speech comes before a big road trip to New York, then to Paris for the first-ever NFL game in France.

Cut 3 (14) “…so bad.”

While conditions this weekend will start feeling like fall, they will also elevate the risk for wildfires. National Weather Service Meteorologist Brad Bryant says when you combine drought conditions with low humidity and breezy conditions, it will not take much for a wildfire to spread quickly.

Cut 13 (08) “…dried out.”

A 102-year-old theater in Jonesboro which was at the forefront of the civil rights movement is awarded a 750-thousand-dollar grant for the first phase of a major restoration. In 1965, U.S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach sued the Palace Theater for refusing to admit Black patrons. In response, the theater opted to close down. Dr. Herbert Simmons Jr., the co-founder of the Greater North Louisiana Community Development Commission, says it’s all the more reason why restoring the theater is of utmost importance.

Cut 7 (10) “…in the 1960s.”

All the numbers have been tabulated, and it turns out Louisiana finished last fiscal year with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says a huge percentage of that surplus is the result of higher-than-expected tax collections.

Cut 9 (09)  “…160-million.”

The Saints will have their chance to answer owner Gayle Benson’s call to action on Sunday against the Giants. The Saints have not been to the postseason in five years, and NOLA-dot-com’s Jeff Duncan says if they miss out again, it would be the longest playoff drought in a long time.

Cut 4 (13) “…out this way.”

And next week, the Saints travel to Paris to take on the Steelers.

A dry cold front will bring Louisiana fall-like temperatures this weekend and into early next week. Meteorologist Brad Bryant with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says we finally see relief from the humidity, and we’ll have high temperatures in the 80s.

Cut 12 (09) “…big change’

But with low humidity and breezy conditions, a red flag warning has been issued for much of the state.

Louisiana finished last fiscal year with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says one reason for that is because the Landry Administration and the state legislature have limited the growth of state government. He expects Louisiana will avoid tough budget times in the future because of the job creation that’s happening.

Cut 11 (09) “…Louisiana.”

A north Louisiana theater which was one of the focal points during the civil rights movement is awarded a 750-thousand-dollar grant from the National Park Service for the first phase of a major restoration project. Janice Simmons, the assistant director of Greater North Louisiana Community Development Commission, says the money will go towards much-needed repairs for the 102-year-old Palace Theater.

Cut 6 (11) “…disrepair right now.”

After losing three straight at home, the Saints kick off a long road trip against the Giants on Sunday. Former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston has led New York to two wins and a tie since taking over for an injured Jaxson Dart. Saints D-end Carl Granderson says the Black and Gold will need to capitalize on any mistakes.

Cut 18 (14)  “…a mistake sometimes.”

Louisiana finished last fiscal year with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. The state constitution dictates how the surplus dollars can be spent. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says at least half of it will be used to add dollars to the rainy-day fund and the paying down of state employee retirement debt. He says the rest of the money will be used on one-time expenses…

Cut 10 (12) “…college campuses”

McFarland credits wise budgeting and higher than expected tax collections for the 565 million dollar surplus.

Much cooler temperatures this weekend as a cold front moves through the state today. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says if you’re going to a high school football game tonight, bring a jacket.

Cut 14 (08) “…all get out.”

Saints owner Gayle Benson said her team’s performance this season has been unacceptable, but what does that really mean for the Black and Gold? Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Speaking of playoffs, multiple reports say the college football playoff will expand from 12 to 24 teams starting next year. This would mean no more SEC Championship game, and more playoff games on campuses. But the Sugar Bowl and the other main bowls are still expected to be host sites for quarterfinal semifinal matchups.

All the numbers have been tabulated, and it turns out Louisiana finished last fiscal year with a 565-million-dollar budget surplus. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFrland says a huge percentage of that surplus is the result of higher-than-expected tax collections…

Cut 9 (09)  “…160-million.”

McFarland says the money can be used to pay down state retirement debt, on capital construction projects, roads and coastal restoration. Allocation of those dollars will be decided next spring during the legislative session.

The widely popular Savannah Bananas will play in Tiger Stadium on March 6^th. They’ve played baseball in college football stadiums before and earlier this year they played in the Superdome. The Bananas will also play the Firefighters on March 4^th on Alex Box Stadium.

After 26 years of waiting, the I-20 Rivalry returns tomorrow night.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The Saints visit the New York Giants on Sunday. Earlier this week, Saints owner Gayle Benson let it be known that she expects better results than a 1-and-4 record. Jeff Duncan covers the Saints for NOLA.com and says the Black and Gold are one and half point favorites…

Cut 5 (09) “…as well”