Governor Edwards holds a ceremonial bill signing for “Katie Bug’s Law.” It requires drug testing of all drivers involved in crashes that result in serious injury. Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti says the bill is named for 4-year-old Katie Grantham who died in the days following a wreck in 2017.

Cut 3 (12) “…he was incapacitated.”

The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash that killed Katie only pleaded guilty to running a red light.

Baton Rouge Chef Jay Ducote is victorious over a world-renowned chef, after an appearance on Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay. The program lets local chefs challenge Flay to a dish of their choice and both sides have 45 minutes to cook it. Ducote, says he got the idea last year during crawfish season. He first thought of crawfish etouffee, but…

Cut 7 (11) “…anyway.”

An Orleans Parish judge is allowing a Saints fan’s lawsuit over the ending of the NFC championship game to move forward. Judge Nicole Sheppard denied the NFL’s motion to dismiss the suit.  Attorney Tony LeMon says if the league has nothing to hide, they should not resist being questioned in court, adding they should apologize if they did something wrong.

Cut 11 (06) “…going on.”

The judge also ruled that LeMon could get the chance to question NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and game officials in depositions

Media at Southeastern Conference Media Days pick LSU to finish second in the Western Division behind Alabama. The Tigers are set to report for preseason camp on August 1st. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says LSU landed eight players on the preseason All-Southeastern Conference teams, which is why LSU is picked to finish near the top of the division standings

Cut 13 (12) “…second team”

A Baton Rouge chef Beat Bobby Flay on his own Food Network TV show by challenging the iconic chef to a crawfish boil…
cut 2 (32) I’m Matt Doyle”
Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate last June was four-point-three percent, a point-seven-percent decline from the previous June. According to the governor’s office, that’s the largest such drop for any state and Louisiana’s unemployment rate is the lowest it has been since January 2008.

An Orleans Parish judge is allowing a Saints fan’s lawsuit over the ending of the NFC championship game to move forward. Judge Nicole Sheppard denied the NFL’s motion to dismiss the suit.  Attorney Tony LeMon says the purpose of his lawsuit is to hold the league accountable and just because the NFL is big, does not mean they are untouchable.

Cut 9 (10) “…for civil liability.”

The judge also ruled that LeMon could get the chance to question NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and game officials in depositions,

Media at Southeastern Conference Media Days pick LSU to finish second in the Western Division behind Alabama. LSU was picked to finish fifth last year, but the Tigers outperformed the low expectations. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says LSU is once again thought of as the Crimson Tide’s biggest challenger in the West

Cut 12 (08) “…last year.”

Saints fans’ suit over the ending of the NFC championship game can move forward after Orleans Parish District Court Judge Nicole Sheppard denied a motion that would have dismissed the suit.  The judge also ruled that Attorney Tony LeMon could get the chance to question NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and referees involved in the game under oath.
Cut 10 (12) “…it took place.”
LeMon says any sort of monetary winnings from the case would go toward charities.

Media at Southeastern Conference Media Days pick LSU to finish second in the Western Division behind Alabama. All offseason Coach Ed Orgeron has talked about an improved offense that will feature quick passes out of the shot-gun formation, but remaining physical in the running game. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says most people believe the hiring of Joe Brady passing game coordinator will pay dividends

Cut 14 (09) “…design things”

Governor Edwards signs legislation inspired by a fatal crash in 2017 that permits drug testing in traffic crashes with severe injuries.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Baton Rouge Chef Jay Ducote Beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay by challenging the world-renown chef to a crawfish boil. The program lets local chefs challenge Flay to a dish of their choice and both sides have 45 minutes to cook it. Ducote says he couldn’t thinking of a better way to rep the bayou state…

Cut 6 (09) “…home.”

Governor Edwards signs legislation inspired by a fatal crash in 2017 that permits drug testing in traffic crashes with severe injuries.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate last June was four-point-three percent, a point-seven-percent decline from the previous June. According to the governor’s office, that’s the largest such drop for any state and Louisiana’s unemployment rate is the lowest it has been since January 2008.

Baton Rouge Chef Jay Ducote Beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay by challenging the world-renown chef to a crawfish boil. Ducote, who has been featured on other Food Network programs, says he got the idea last year during crawfish season. He first thought of crawfish etouffee, but…

Cut 7 (11) “…anyway.”

The program lets local chefs challenge Flay to a dish of their choice and both sides have 45 minutes to cook it.

Media at Southeastern Conference Media Days pick LSU to finish second in the Western Division behind Alabama. All offseason Coach Ed Orgeron has talked about an improved offense that will feature quick passes out of the shot-gun formation, but remaining physical in the running game. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says most people believe the hiring of Joe Brady passing game coordinator will pay dividends

Cut 14 (09) “…design things”

Governor Edwards holds a ceremonial bill signing this afternoon for “Katie Bug’s Law.” It requires drug testing of all drivers involved in crashes that result in serious injury. Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti says the bill is named for 4-year-old Katie Grantham who died in the days following a wreck in 2017.

Cut 3 (12) “…he was incapacitated.”

The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash that killed Katie only pleaded guilty to running a red light.

Baton Rouge Chef Jay Ducote Beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay by challenging the world-renown chef to a crawfish boil. The program lets local chefs challenge Flay to a dish of their choice and both sides have 45 minutes to cook it. Here’s Ducote…

Cut 6 (09) “…home.”

Flay went for a “deconstructed” crawfish boil.

Media at Southeastern Conference Media Days pick LSU to finish second in the Western Division behind Alabama. LSU was picked to finish fifth last year, but the Tigers outperformed the low expectations. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says LSU is once again thought of as the Crimson Tide’s biggest challenger in the West

Cut 12 (08) “…last year.”

The Tigers are set to report for preseason camp on August 1^st.

An Orleans Parish judge is allowing a Saints fan’s lawsuit over the ending of the NFC championship game to move forward. The judge also ruled that LeMon could get the chance to question NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and game officials in depositions…

Cut 10 (12) “…it took place.”

That’s Attorney Tony LeMon, who says the suit seeks $75,000 in damages. 

Governor Edwards holds a ceremonial bill signing this afternoon for “Katie Bug’s Law.” It requires drug testing of all drivers involved in crashes that result in serious injury. The legislation was inspired by the traffic death of 4-year-old Katie Grantham in 2017, and Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti says this legislation goes out to her mom, who fought for it’s passage…

Cut 5 (07) “…remember her daughter.”

The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash that killed Katie only pleaded guilty to running a red light.

An Orleans Parish judge is allowing a Saints fan’s lawsuit over the ending of the NFC championship game to move forward. Judge Nicole Sheppard denied the NFL’s motion to dismiss the suit.  Attorney Tony LeMon…

Cut 9 (10) “…for civil liability.”

The suit seeks $75,000 in damages.

Baton Rouge Chef Jay Ducote Beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay by challenging the world-renown chef to a crawfish boil cook-off competition. While Flay went for a “deconstructed” boil with items like crawfish mayo potato salad, and crawfish tarragon buttered corn. Ducote kept it classic, and even tried for a traditional presentation.

Cut 8 (10) “…reasons.”

Flay appeared frazzled during the program, and only let his crawfish boil for five minutes. 

Media at Southeastern Conference Media Days pick LSU to finish second in the Western Division behind Alabama. The Tigers are set to report for preseason camp on August 1st.  Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says says LSU landed eight players on the preseason All-Southeastern Conference teams, which is why LSU is picked to finish near the top of the division standings

Cut 13 (12) “…second team”

A New Orleans judge rules a lawsuit over the controversial no-call in the NFC title game can move forward. And Judge Nicole Sheppard also ruled the plaintiff Tony LeMon can question NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. LeMon says if the league has nothing to hide, they should not resist being questioned under oath…
cut 11 (06) “..going on”
The NFL is expected to appeal Judge Sheppard’s ruling.

Governor John Bel Edwards is in Benton this afternoon for a ceremonial bill signing for the measure known as Katie Bug’s Law. It’s named after 4-year-old Katie Grantham who died in a serious car wreck days after the crash, but the driver of other vehicle was never tested for impaired driving, because the child didn’t die at the scene…
cut 4 (06) “….rules”
With this new law drivers involved in any crash that results in serious injury will be drug tests as soon as possible.

Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate last June was four-point-three percent, a point-seven-percent decline from the previous June. According to the governor’s office, that’s the largest such drop for any state and Louisiana’s unemployment rate is the lowest it has been since January 2008.

A Baton Rouge chef Beat Bobby Flay on his own Food Network TV show by challenging the iconic chef to a crawfish boil…
cut 2 (32) I’m Matt Doyle”

Saints fans’ suit over the ending of the NFC championship game can move forward after Orleans Parish District Court Judge Nicole Sheppard denied a motion that would have dismissed the suit.  The judge also ruled that Attorney Tony LeMon could get the chance to question NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and referees involved in the game under oath.
Cut 10 (12) “…it took place.”
LeMon says any sort of monetary winnings from the case would go toward charities.

Media at Southeastern Conference Media Days pick LSU to finish second in the Western Division behind Alabama. All offseason Coach Ed Orgeron has talked about an improved offense that will feature quick passes out of the shot-gun formation, but remaining physical in the running game. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says most people believe the hiring of Joe Brady passing game coordinator will pay dividends

Cut 14 (09) “…design things”

Governor Edwards signs legislation inspired by a fatal crash in 2017 that permits drug testing in traffic crashes with severe injuries.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Alexandria Police are investigating the death of 5-year-old girl after she was brought to an emergency room, deceased with her throat cut.  The mother reported that her daughter’s injuries were an accident.  Police have not made any arrests, but they are investigating the death as a possible homicide. The Town Talk newspaper reports the mother’s 4-year-old son died in April choking on a soda cap and the father of the children died in 2016.

Saints fans’ NFC championship game lawsuit can move forward after an Orleans Parish District Court Judge denied a motion for dismissal.  Attorney Tony LeMon says they want to hold the league accountable to its customers…

Cut 9 (10) “…for civil liability.”

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell may be deposed in the suit.

Baton Rouge Chef Jay Ducote of Gov’t Taco Beat Bobby Flay yesterday on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay cook-off by challenging the world renown chef to a crawfish boil. Ducote, who’s featured on other Food Network programs, says he got the idea last year during crawfish season. He first thought of crawfish etouffee, but…

Cut 7, 11 seconds, anyway

The program was filmed last year in June.

Media at Southeastern Conference Media Days pick LSU to finish second in the Western Division behind Alabama. LSU was picked to finish fifth last year, but the Tigers outperformed the low expectations. All offseason Coach Ed Orgeron has talked about an improved offense that will feature quick passes out of the shot-gun formation, but remaining physical in the running game. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says most people believe the hiring of Joe Brady passing game coordinator will pay dividends

Cut 14 (09) “…design things”

Media that cover the Southeastern Conference pick LSU to finish second in the Western Division behind Alabama. LSU was picked to finish fifth last year, but the Tigers outperformed expectations. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says LSU is once again thought of as the Crimson Tide’s biggest challenger in the West.

Cut 12 (08) “…last year.”

Baton Rouge Chef Jay Ducote of Gov’t Taco Beat Bobby Flay yesterday on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay by challenging the world renown chef to a crawfish boil. The program as local chefs challenge Flay to a cook off, and a dish of their choice, and gives both contestants 45 minutes to make the dish. Here’s Ducote.

Cut 6, 9 seconds, back home

Ducote prepared a traditional boil, while Flay attempted crawfish tarragon buttered corn, crawfish mayo potato salad, with five minute boiled crawfish.

Lafayette Police are now in the national spotlight of reality television.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (33) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

18-year-old Barron Semaj Bailey has been arrested in connection with the killing of a eight month pregnancy Minden women, 19-year-old NaToyedre Barrow, who was struck by one of the seven bullets that cut through her residence and killed her as she slept on the couch. Authorities say they’ve seized the assault rifle that they believe fired the bullet in the gang related incident. Bailey is facing one count of second degree murder, and first degree feticide.