The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the Coronavirus a global emergency as the number of cases spiked more than tenfold in a week. The U-S advises against traveling to China. Doctor Frank Welch is with the state office of public health…
cut 9 (09) “…figure it out”
Welch says Louisiana healthcare providers are asking patients with flu-like symptoms if they’ve recently traveled to China or been in contact with someone who recently visited the country.

Former LSU Tiger Tryann Mathieu has battled drug abuse and injuries but in his seventh season in the NFL he’ll play in his first Super Bowl on Sunday as a defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs. The New Orleans native says getting a ring after all his struggles would be special…
cut 15 (11) “…humbling”
Matthieu has been All-Pro performer for the Chiefs this season.

Natchitoches Police say they are now looking for two suspects in last Monday’s double homicide. 41-year-old Larry Batiste and 35-year-old Hiram Phillips were fatally shot and a third woman was also seriously injured. Authorities say 21-year-old Jessie James Petite and 17-year-old Daerien Latchie are wanted on first-degree murder charges.

Food delivery app Waitr is doubling its delivery staff for Super Bowl Sunday. What are the most popular food items? Kevin Barnhart has the answer.
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

The World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus outbreak a global emergency as the virus has infected nearly 10-thousand people across the globe in just two months. Doctor Frank Welch with the state office of public health says doctors in Louisiana have been asked to instruct patients with flu-like symptoms if they’ve been to China recently or been in contact with someone who has…
cut 8 (08) “…countries”
So far there have been no confirmed cases in Louisiana.

Southern University has released an over-the-counter CBD product that can be purchased at the state’s marijuana dispensaries. Southern Institute for Medicinal Plants, Doctor Janana Snowden, says C-B-D helps patients with chronic pain…
cut 12 (08) “….that nature”
Snowden says depending on the size a tincture, of their CBD costs 40 or 80 dollars and they plan to release additional CBD products soon.

President Trump’s impeachment trial could end today. A key vote will take place soon on whether witnesses should be called before the Senate, but Louisiana Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy and most of the Republican lawmakers are expected to vote against having witnesses, which would result in closing arguments and a vote on impeachment possibly taking place today.

Many LSU fans will probably root for Kansas City in Sunday’s Super Bowl, because former Tiger Tyrann Mathieu has been an All-Pro Performer in the Chiefs secondary. Mathieu has come a long way since he was kicked off the LSU football team in 2012 because of failed drug tests…
cut 14 (10) “….the now”

And today is a big day for the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. High school principals will vote on measures to end public-private school split. If the proposals fail, we could see further splitting of the association.

Louisiana healthcare facilities are upping Coronavirus screening efforts as the number of cases worldwide balloons. Matt Doyle has more.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

Houma Republican Jerome Zeringue has been named chair of the House Appropriations Committee. Lafayette Republican Stuart Bishop is the new chairman of House Ways and Means. A court hearing takes place this morning over whether emails between the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the Saints regarding the sexual abuse scandal involving clergy members should be made public.

Southern University has launched a hemp-derived CBD product which can be found at eight of the state’s nine licensed medical-marijuana pharmacies…
cut 11 (10) “….the product”
That’s executive director of Southern’s Institute for Medicinal Plants, Doctor Janana Snowden. She says the new product is called ALAFIA, there’s one with a low amount of T-H-C and the other without. The hope is to expand distribution by March.

Food delivery will be a big business Sunday as many will gather to watch the 49ers clash with the Chiefs in Super Bowl 54. Waitr spokesperson Dean Turcol says 1.3 billion chicken wings will be consumed this weekend, so it’s no surprise it’s historically the most ordered item on their app.
Cut 4 (06) “…and cheese dips.”

Southern University and Ilera Holistic Healthcare release their line of hemp-derived CBD oil known as ALAFIA. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is in trouble with the I-R-S and the tax collection agency has reportedly filed a number of liens on her home because she owes nearly 100-thousand dollars in overdue taxes. In a statement, the mayor says her family has been struggling with this debt for years and they are working with tax experts to resolve.

The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the Coronavirus a global emergency as the number of cases spiked more than tenfold in a week. The U-S advises against all travel to China, where there are 96-hundred confirmed cases. Doctor Frank Welch is with the state department of health…
cut 9 (09) “…figure it out”
Welch says Louisiana healthcare providers are asking patients with flu-like symptoms if they’ve recently traveled to China or been in contact with someone who recently visited the country.

Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu has taken a long road to play in the N-F-L’s biggest game, but the Honeybadger has made it and he’ll start at safety for the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s Super Bowl. Mathieu says it would be humbling to be a Super Bowl champion…
cut 13 (13) “…remain humble”

The World Health Organization declares the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency as the number of infections has soared to nearly 10,000 worldwide. State Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch says Louisiana doctors are screening patients with cold or flu-like symptoms…
Cut 7 (08) “…China”
There have been at least six confirmed cases in the US.

Southern University and Ilera Holistic Healthcare release their line of hemp-derived CBD oil known as ALAFIA. Executive Director for the Southern Institute for Medicinal Plants Dr. Janana Snowden says the rollout gives students the opportunity to learn about the medical cannabis industry.
Cut 10 (10) “…they’re well equipped.”
The product can be found at the state’s nine licensed medical marijuana pharmacies.

Food delivery app Waitr is doubling its delivery staff for Super Bowl Sunday. What are the most popular food items? Kevin Barnhart has the answer.
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

While making the rounds on radio row at the Super Bowl, Saints Coach Sean Payton said he honestly doesn’t know if quarterback Drew Brees will return next season.

Food delivery app Waitr is doubling its delivery staff for Super Bowl Sunday. What are the most popular food items? Kevin Barnhart has the answer.

Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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Louisiana healthcare facilities are upping Wuhan Coronavirus screening efforts as the number of cases worldwide balloons. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.” 

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Southern University Ag Center and Ilera Holistic Healthcare release their line of hemp-derived CBD oil known as ALAFIA. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 3 (32)  “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

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Food delivery will be a big business Sunday as many will gather to watch the 49ers clash with the Chiefs for Super Bowl LIV (pronounced 54). Delivery service app Waitr spokesperson Dean Turcol says 1.3 billion chicken wings will be consumed this weekend, so it’s no surprise it’s historically the most ordered item in the app.

Cut 4 (06) “…and cheese dips.”

Turcol says chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks, quesadillas, chicken sandwiches, and salads also cracked the top ten.

Cut 5 (07) “…lot of silverware.”

More than 100 million people are expected to tune into the game. Turcol recommends getting your order in early and expects most of the orders to come in during the pregame and at half time. Waitr is doubling its delivery staff for Sunday.

Cut 6 (07) “…Super Bowl Sunday.”

Super Bowl Sunday is one of America’s biggest eating holidays, second only to Thanksgiving.

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The World Health Organization declares the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency as the number of infections has soared pasted 8,000 worldwide.

State Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch says healthcare facilities are screening for the virus, asking patients with cold or flu-like symptoms two questions…

Cut 7 (08) “…China.”

There have been six confirmed cases so far in the US.

The number of infected has increased tenfold in the last week and killed over 170 people. Welch says the WHO’s designation means it’s an outbreak everyone needs to keep their eyes on.

Cut 8 (08) “…countries.”

More than 20 countries around the world have reported cases, but so far there have been no fatalities outside of China.

Welch says the general risk of infection for the ordinary Louisianan is pretty low right now, and most reported cases so far have not been severe.

Cut 9 (10) “…to it.”

Those most at risk are the very young, the very old, and those with underlying health issues that make flu or cold-like infections more dangerous.

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Southern University Ag Center and Ilera Holistic Healthcare release their line of hemp-derived CBD oil known as ALAFIA. Executive Director for the Southern Institute for Medicinal Plants Dr. Janana Snowden says rollout gives students the opportunity to learn about various aspects of the medical cannabis industry.

Cut 10 (10) “…they’re well equipped.”

CBD is non-psychoactive.  The product is now available over-the-counter at eight of the state’s nine marijuana licensed pharmacies.  Snowden says the reception for the product’s introduction to market has been off to a promising start.

Cut 11 (10) “…purchase a product.”

Southern is the first HBCU to release CBD products to be sold in Louisiana.  Two formulas of ALAFIA tinctures, Isolate CBD and Full Spectrum CBD, are available now with additional CBD products from Southern coming soon.

Cut 12 (05) “…of that nature.”

The tinctures come in two levels of potency, 500mg for $40 and 1000mg for $80.

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Former LSU superstar Tyrann Matthieu will take the field Sunday night as a core piece of the Kansas City defense, seemingly finally hitting his professional stride after a rough start to his career.

The Honey Badger last suited up for the Purple and Gold in 2011, when he was named a Heisman finalist. He got to the championship, but ever won one with LSU, so he’s proud of this year’s team…

Cut 13 (10) “…to him.”

Matthieu was a part of a stacked 2011 LSU defensive backfield featuring Eric Reid and Mo Claiborne.

Matthieu struggled with drug use during his time at LSU and was kicked off the team in 2012, reportedly for multiple failed drug tests. After his dismissal, he went into rehab, and turned it around in the NFL…

Cut 14 (10) “…the now.”

Matthieu was drafted in 2013 by the Cardinals in the 3^rd round and played five seasons in Arizona before spending last year in Houston and signing with KC this past summer.

The DB suffered a series of injury setbacks early in his NFL career as he tried to stabilize his life after leaving Louisiana where he was raised. Getting a ring after all his struggles would be special…

Cut 15 (11) “…humbling.”

Matthieu was named to the 1st Team All-Defense AP team this season.
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The Independence Bowl announces that over the next six years, Army and BYU, will play every other year in Shreveport and depending on the year they wil face a team from either the Pac-12, American Athletic Conference or Conference USA. Independence Bowl Foundation Chairman Art Carmody says these new agreements ushers in an exciting new era for the I-Bowl…

Cut 16  (15)  …bowl game” 

Army will face a school out of the Pac-12 in the 2020 Independence Bowl. Carmody says having a school from the Pac-12 at the bowl will give the game more media attention on the west coast

Cut 17  (16) “for that” 

In 2021, BYU will play a team from Conference USA and in 2022, Army takes on school from the American Atheltic Conference. Carmody says with the new matchups in this bowl cycle, the Independence Bowl looks to build on a strong 2019 game that saw an attendance increase of 21-percent

cut 18  (17) ”  excited about that”   

The World Health Organization names the Wuhan Coronavirus a public health emergency as the virus is thought to have infected over 8,000 people in 20 different countries now, with six infections in the US. Petroleum analyst for gas-buddy-dot-com Patrick De Haan says the infection has sent gas prices tumbling to 2.15 a gallon, an eight-cent drop in the last week due to collapsing demand from China…

Cut 9 (09) “…oil demand.”

DeHaan says it’s possible the statewide average could get down to two dollars a gallon. 

And crawfish prices aren’t looking so hot either. President of the Crawfish Research and Promotion Board David Savoy says the demand has been slow to rise despite the season being underway. Savoy says some people may view Super Bowl weekend as the official kickoff of the season.

Cut 6 (09) “…December last year.

3,100 dollars raised to “help purchase Clemson a new mascot costume” on GoFundMe in jest will instead be used to help protect real tigers in the wild. The money is headed to the Tigers United University Consortium, and Director Brett Wright says their work is critical to protecting one of nature’s most majestic creatures.

Cut 3 (08)  “…now” 

The account was created after LSU fans noticed Clemson’s fairly hideous tiger mascot on the sidelines during the National Championship game.

A study by Color of Change shows bias in television crime dramas helps shape public perception of criminal justice issues. President Rashad Robinson says one of the issues the study discovered was the makeup of TV writers. Robinson says roughly 80 percent of crime drama writers are white, and their bias was evident.

Cut 14 (07) “…victims.”

Clemson’s malnourished mascot inspired a GoFundMe aimed at helping the school buy a new one, but money raised from that joke is headed for a better cause. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle” 

Southern University Ag Center and Ilera Holistic Healthcare release their line of hemp-derived CBD oil known as ALAFIA. The product is now available over-the-counter at eight of the state’s nine marijuana licensed pharmacies. Two formulas are available with additional CBD products from Southern coming soon.

The Coronavirus outbreak has led to a drop in gasoline prices. Petroleum analyst for gas-buddy-dot-com Patrick De Haan says the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen eight-cents over the last week and it stands at $2.15 a gallon because China is not using as much energy

Cut 9 (09) “…oil demand.”

DeHaan says it’s possible the statewide average could get down to two dollars a gallon.

Louisiana is the state with the highest incarceration rate in the nation with the highest incarceration rates in the world, and one group says that’s thanks in part to media depictions of criminal justice. President of Color of Change Rashad Robinson says his organization ran a study of primetime TV and found the airwaves blanketed by crime dramas, which may explain why…

Cut 12 (10) “…up”

Houma Representative Jerome Zeringue has been named the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. The Republican from the Bayou was first elected to the House in 2015. Lafayette Representative Stuart Bishop will serve as chairman of House Ways and Means.

Farmers say crawfish demand has been a little slow. Kevin Barnhart explains…
cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

Gasbuddy-dot-com says the statewide average price for a gallon of gasoline has fallen eight cents to $2.15 a gallon, Petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says the demand for energy is down because of the Coronavirus. DeHaan says a similar situation happened with the 2003 SARS outbreak…
cut 11 (13) “…to China”

After the national title game, an LSU fan started a Go Fund Me page to help Clemson purchase a new Tiger mascot, because of how it looks. 31-hundred dollars was raised, but the money will not go to Clemson. Instead, it will go to Tigers United University Consortium, a partnership between Auburn, Clemson, LSU and the University of Missouri, with the goal of doubling the wild tigers’ population by 2022…
cut 4 (08) “…ten”
That’s Director of the Tigers United University Consortium, Brett Wright.

Clemson’s malnourished mascot inspired a GoFundMe aimed at helping the school buy a new one, but money raised from that joke is headed for a better cause. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle” 

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Crawfish demand sees a later start than normal. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

cut  2 (32) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

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3,100 dollars raised to “help purchase Clemson a new mascot costume” on GoFundMe in jest will instead be used to help protect real tigers in the wild.

The money is headed to the Tigers United University Consortium, and Director Brett Wright says their work is critical to protecting one of nature’s most majestic creatures.

Cut 3 (08)  “…now” 

The account was created after LSU fans noticed Clemson’s fairly hideous tiger mascot on the sidelines during the National Championship game.

The Consortium’s goal is to double the wild tiger population by 2022. Wright says this donation will help them get closer to that goal.

Cut 4 (08) “…ten”

The consortium is comprised of LSU, Clemson, Auburn, and Missouri, all teams with a tiger mascot. Wright says the organization has two goals, starting with…

Cut 5 (09) “…tigers”

The second goal is researching more about what can be done to keep tigers alive in the wild.

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Crawfish season is underway, but President of the Crawfish Research and Promotion Board David Savoy says the demand has been slow to rise.  Savoy says some people may view Super Bowl weekend as the official kickoff of the season.

Cut 6 (09) “…December last year.”

While he’s thankful for recent success on the gridiron, Savoy believes football may have distracted locals away from crawfish boils.

Cut 7 (12) “…more towards football.”

Some have taken an issue with the price of crawfish, but Savoy says even though prices will never be what they were 20 or 30 years ago, it’s still a great bargain.

Cut 8 (11) “…time doing it.”

According to the LSU AgCenter, more acres of farmland are producing crawfish this year and are expected to produce close to 150 million pounds of mudbugs.

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The Coronarvirus outbreak has led to a drop in gasoline prices. Petroleum analyst for gas-buddy-dot-com Patrick De Haan says the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen eight-cents over the last week and it stands at $2.15 a gallon because China is not using as much energy

Cut 9 (09) “…oil demand.”

DeHaan says the price for a barrel of crude oil has dropped 10 dollars over the last few weeks and they are seeing dozens of service stations selling gas for under two dollars a gallon…

Cut 10 (11) “…weeks ahead.” 

DeHaan says it’s possible the statewide average could get down to two dollars a gallon. He says there was a similar decline in energy demand during the 2003 SARS outbreak, but the fears over the spread of the Coronavirus is more intense…

Cut 11 (13) “…to China.”

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Louisiana is the state with the highest incarceration rate in the nation with the highest incarceration rates in the world, and one group says that’s thanks in part to media depictions of criminal justice.

President of Color of Change Rashad Robinson says his organization ran a study of primetime TV and found the airwaves blanketed by crime dramas, which may explain why…

Cut 12 (10) “…up”

The study found crime dramas routinely show law enforcement protagonists breaking the law to catch the criminal while excusing and glorifying that behavior. Robinson says that biases juries…

Cut 13 (11) “…consequences”

One of the issues the study discovered was the makeup of TV writers. Robinson says roughly 80 percent of crime drama writers are white, and their bias was evident.

Cut 14 (07) “…victims.”

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Cut 15 (11) “…you think”

Cut 16  (12)  …dominate” 

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