There are ten constitutional amendments on the November 3rd ballot. for voters to do their homework on.  Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says Amendment Seven, which deals with public spending on drinking water utilities, might difficult to understand. He says it would ensure that public funds can be spent to identify and replace lead-based drinking water lines that run from public property to a person’s home.

Cut 6 (07) “…remove lead pipes.”
For non-partisan analysis on all 10 constitutional amendments, go to the Public Affairs Research Council’s website.

The Louisiana state Fire Marshal’s office has a new mascot.  Pelly-Can’s job will be to help the State Fire Marshal communicate with children in a way that they can understand.

Cut 12 (08) “…that message home.”

Pelly-Can’s main message is simple – “Making Fire Safety Soar in Louisiana.”

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A college football rivalry that began in 1910 will be played for the first time in over a decade tomorrow. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The tenth ranked LSU Tigers leave for the Blue Grass state today as they will face the Kentucky Wildcats tomorrow night in Lexington. The purple and gold rank third nationally in total offense and have done a better job the last couple of games with pass protection. Kick off is at 6.

Ten constitutional amendments are on the November 3rd ballot, including one that would prevent Bobby Jindal and John Bel Edwards from running for governor again. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Hurricane Isaias is churning in the Gulf, and is expected to make landfall as a category 2 storm late tonight or early tomorrow morning, but the impact in Louisiana is expected to be minimal.

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Louisiana’s making great strides in higher education, meeting one of its goals years early and is well on its way towards meeting a second. Louisiana set a goal of achieving 85-thousand post-secondary credentials by 2030 and has exceeded that four years early.  Another goal of 60-percent attainment – the percentage of in-state residents holding a credential higher than a high school diploma.  That’s already up to 54 percent.  Dr. Kim Hunter Read says schools have done a great job of leaning into improved student success.

Cut 13 (13)  “…them on track.”

Louisina’a State Fire Marshal introduces a new mascot to help it deliver important safety messages. It’s name is Pelly-Can, and Kory Leo, the director of community risk reduction at the State Fire Marshal’s office, says  Pelly-Can was the brain child of  John Cailleteau (KYE-tow).

Cut 11 (09) “…that we’re doing.”

Louisiana smashes one of its education goals and is well on its way towards meeting another. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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There are ten constitutional amendments on the November 3rd ballot, one of which seeks to prohibit governor in Louisiana from serving more than two lifetime terms.

Cut 4 (09) “…example of this.”

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The State Fire Marshal introduces a new mascot to help it deliver important safety messages. Kory Leo, the director of community risk reduction at the State Fire Marshal’s office, says it’s named Pelly-Can, and it’s going to be the new face of the office.

Cut 10 (12) “…that we do.”

Louisiana Tech will host its first Sun Belt Conference football game against UL Lafayette tomorrow. A rivalry that began in 1910 will be renewed for the first time since 2015. Tech Athletic Director Ryan Ivey says games like this are why they joined the conference.

Cut 7 (11) “…been really special.”

Kickoff is at 6:30.

Ten constitutional amendments are on the November 3rd ballot, including one that would prevent Bobby Jindal and John Bel Edwards from running for governor again. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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A college football rivalry that began in 1910 will be played for the first time in over a decade tomorrow. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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Louisiana smashes one of its education goals and is well on its way towards meeting another. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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There are ten constitutional amendments on the November 3rd ballot for voters to do their homework on. Amendment Four received the most attention in the legislative session when lawmakers approved it earlier this year. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says it seeks to prohibit a governor from serving more than two lifetime terms.

Cut 4 (09) “…example of this.”

Procopio says if Amendment Four is approved, former governors Bobby Jindal and John Bel Edwards would not be allowed to run for governor again.

Procopio says Amendment 8 is one that received very little attention in the last legislative session. He says it would prohibit private companies connected to countries deemed foreign adversaries from expropriating private property.

Cut 5 (06) “…it’s never happened.”

Procopio says Amendment Seven, which deals with public spending on drinking water utilities, might difficult to understand. He says it would ensure that public funds can be spent to identify and replace lead-based drinking water lines that run from public property to a person’s home.

Cut 6 (07) “…remove lead pipes.”

To receive non-partisan analysis on all 10 constitutional amendments, go to the Public Affairs Research Council’s website.

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Louisiana Tech will host its first Sun Belt Conference football game against UL Lafayette tomorrow. A rivalry that began in 1910 will be renewed for the first time since 2015. Tech Athletic Director Ryan Ivey says games like this are why they joined the conference.

Cut 7 (11) “…been really special.”

Ivey says there has been a lot of interest in the game, and they’re expecting over 20-thousand fans. The Bulldogs are coming off a big home win over Army last week, but the Cajuns are off to a hot 4-and-1 start. Ivey says he expects to see a lot of red out tailgating.

Cut 8 (10) “…to be great.”

It will be Tech’s first October Saturday home game since 2020 after years of weekday Conference USA matchups. Ivey says he’s thrilled to host a weekend game that means a lot to both schools.

Cut 9 (11)  “…enjoy it.”

Kickoff is at 6:30.

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The State Fire Marshal introduces a new mascot to help it deliver important safety messages. Kory Leo, the director of community risk reduction at the State Fire Marshal’s office, says it’s named Pelly-Can, and it’s going to be the new face of the office.

Cut 10 (12) “…that we do.”

Leo says the mascot is a concept conceived by John Cailleteau (KYE-tow), who recently joined the community risk reduction department.

Cut 11 (09) “…that we’re doing.”

Leo says Pelly-Can will help the State Fire Marshal communicate with children in a way that they can understand.

Cut 12 (08) “…that message home.”

Pelly-Can’s main message is simple – “Making Fire Safety Soar in Louisiana.”

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Louisiana is making great strides in higher education, meeting one of its goals years early and is well on its way towards meeting a second goal. Louisiana set a goal of achieving 85-thousand post-secondary credentials by 2030; it exceeded that with four years to spare. It also set a goal of 60-percent attainment – the percentage of in-state residents holding a credential higher than a high school diploma. It is now at 54-percent, which is a new record for the state. Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Kim Hunter Reed says schools have done a great job of leaning into improved student success.

Cut 13 (13)  “…them on track.”

Dr. Reed says they have more data now compared to when they first started in 2019, when they only had public post-secondary information to go on.

Cut 14 (11) “…State of Louisiana.”

Reed says when it comes to attainment, the job’s not done – achieving the 60-percent goal by 2030 is of utmost importance.

Cut 15 (10) “…across our state.”

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The Saints’ blowout loss to the Falcons on a night celebrating the 20th anniversary of the reopening of the Superdome left a bad taste in the mouths of the team and fans. Defensive end Chase Young says that’s a good thing to have as they prepare to host the undefeated Vikings.

Cut 16 (16) “…on our back.”

Minnesota is led by the NFL’s top scoring defense.  They’re known for sending pressure, blitzing nearly 70-percent of the time. Quarterback Tyler Shough says he has never faced a team that blitzes that often.

Cut 17 (14) “…they may bring.”

Kickoff in the Superdome is at noon on Sunday. Former Saints Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees is set to have his name added to the ring of honor at halftime. He will also be on the call for the Fox broadcast of the game.

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Tenth-ranked LSU will hit the road for the second time this season to face Kentucky tomorrow. The Tigers lost their first away game at Ole Miss because of a slow start and offensive mistakes. Center Braelin Moore says communication on the offensive line has been a huge emphasis.

Cut 18 (16)  “…games doing that”

The offensive front has been much better after being torn up by the Rebels, allowing no sacks the last two games. Moore says they need to be more consistent.

Cut 19 (18) “…of the ball.”

LSU ranks second in the nation in total defense even after losing key starters Dashawn Spears and Whit Weeks. Linebacker T.J. Dottery has stepped up to lead the defense, and he says Davhon Keys and Tylen Singleton are playmakers in the middle as well.

Cut 20 (15) “…going it’s awesome.”

Kickoff at Kroger Field is at 6.

The Louisiana Sugarcane harvest is underway, and the state’s Agriculture Commissioner, Mike Strain, says it is going well. Heading into the season there was a concern about the pasture mealybug, an invasive species first identified in Louisiana last year. Strain says the small, white pest likes to drink sugar.

Cut 9 (09)  “…not the case.”

The LSU Ag Center says the pasture mealybug has been detected in every parish that grows sugar, most severely in West Baton Rouge, Iberia and Vermilion parishes.

Economist Dr. Loren Scott was in Alexandria today providing details of his economic forecast that predicts the state will add 55-thousand jobs over the next two years. Scott’s forecast calls for Alexandria to add 18 hundred jobs. Scott says many of central Louisiana’s long-standing businesses are doing well.

Cut 4 (08) “…well there.”

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Red River Revel in Shreveport, and the arts festival started today. Executive Director Logan Lewis says there are 90 visual artists showing off their works at this year’s festival.

Cut 6 (12) “…we do that.”

The festival is being held this Thursday through Sunday, as well as next Thursday through Sunday. 

As the Will Wade 2.0 era begins at LSU, Wade was sharpening his comedy skills at the Baton Rouge Rotary Club. Wade told the crowd yesterday there are two major changes since the last time he coached at LSU.

Cut 12 (13) “…N-I-L, so.” 

Wade told the crowd N-I-L now stands for, “Now It’s Legal.”

Economist Dr. Loren Scott is in Alexandria today to provide details of his economic forecast. He’s predicting that the state will add 55-thousand jobs over the next two years. Scott’s forecast calls for Alexandria to add 18 hundred jobs. A new data center in Rapides Parish is driving much of that job growth, but Scott says hundreds of new jobs will be created because of an increase in ICE deportations at England Airpark.

Cut 3 (04) “…their countries.”

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Red River Revel in Shreveport, and the arts festival is now underway. It features works from 90 visual artists, as well as eight nights of music, featuring headliners such as Cowboy Mouth, Jeter Jones and Better Than Ezra. Executive director Logan Lewis says there are also plenty of food options.

Cut 8 (11) “…a fan favorite.”

Louisiana’s Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain is pleased with how the state’s sugarcane harvest is going. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The Ponchatoula teacher who was arrested on charges of sexual contact with a student has been fired. Tangipahoa Parish School System Superintendent Melissa Martin Stilley says 30-year-old Trey Sparks is no longer employed by the district. He had taught at DC Reeves Elementary School and had coached at Ponchatoula Junior High School.

Economist Dr. Loren Scott is on a statewide tour to discuss his economic forecast, in which he predicts the state will add 55-thousand jobs over the next two years. Today he’s in Alexandria; tomorrow, he visits Shreveport. Scott says the Shreveport-Bosier City area is projected to add 48-hundred jobs by the end of 2028 because of three Amazon data centers that will be built in the area.

Cut 5 (07) “…Alexandria area.”

Researchers at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center have found a link between warm temperatures and weight gain. Professor Dr. Heike Muenzberg-Gruening says leptin receptor neurons in the brain respond to warm temperatures, which lowers the body’s energy expenditure, resulting in fewer calories being burned.

Cut 23 (07) “…a weight gain.”

The parents of a Lafayette Parish teenager who was killed in a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge back in April have sued the mall. Joe Gallinaro reports.

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The 50th anniversary of the Red River Revel in Shreveport is underway. Executive director Logan Lewis says with 90 visual artists showing off their works, the Revel makes for the perfect place to get your Christmas shopping underway.

Cut 7 (08) “…the shopping season.”

The festival runs for the next two Thursdays through Sundays.

The parents of a Lafayette Parish teenager who was killed in a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge back in April have sued the mall. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 1 (26) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

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Louisiana’s Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain is pleased with how the state’s sugarcane harvest is going. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Economist Dr. Loren Scott is in Alexandria today to provide details of his economic forecast that predicts the state will add 55-thousand jobs over the next two years. Scott’s forecast calls for Alexandria to add 18 hundred jobs. A new data center in Rapides Parish is driving much of that job growth, but Scott says hundreds of new jobs will be created because of an increase in ICE deportations at England Airpark.

Cut 3 (04) “…their countries.”

The LaSalle Family Foundation plans to build a unit to help families that are self-deporting from the U.S., which will create 240 jobs. The GEO Group which operates the Alexandria Staging Facility is expected to hire another 50 workers.

Scott says many of central Louisiana’s long-standing businesses are also doing well.

Cut 4 (08) “…well there.”

Tomorrow, Scott will travel to Shreveport, to discuss his economic forecast with business leaders. Scott says the Shreveport-Bosier City area is projected to add 48-hundred jobs by the end of 2028, because of three Amazon data centers that will be built in the area. Scott says the data center boom is helping to boost the northern half of the state’s economy.

Cut 5 (07) “…Alexandria area.”

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Red River Revel in Shreveport, and the arts festival is now underway. Executive director Logan Lewis says there are 90 visual artists showing off their works at this year’s festival.

Cut 6 (12) “…we do that.”

Lewis says the Revel is also the perfect place to get your Christmas shopping underway.

Cut 7 (08) “…the shopping season.”

The Revel also includes eight nights of headline music, including Cowboy Mouth, Jeter Jones and Better Than Ezra. Lewis says there’s also plenty of food options.

Cut 8 (11) “…a fan favorite.”

The Red River Revel is being held in downtown Shreveport this Thursday through Sunday, as well as next Thursday through Sunday. It opens at 11 a-m each day and closes at ten p-m Thursday through Saturday and nine p-m Sunday.

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The Louisiana Sugarcane harvest is underway, and Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s going well. Heading into the season there was a concern about the pasture mealybug, an invasive species first identified in Louisiana last year. Strain says the small, white pest likes to drink sugar.

Cut 9 (09)  “…not the case.”

The LSU Ag Center says the pasture mealybug has been detected in every parish that grows sugar, most severely in West Baton Rouge, Iberia and Vermilion parishes.

Insecticides have helped with control, but the insecticides don’t kill the ones in the soil and reinfestation occurs within a couple of weeks. Researchers in Louisiana and Florida are working on a solution.

This is week four of the sugarcane harvest and Strain says it’s going smoothly. It helps that Louisiana has avoided any major storms.

Cut 10 (08) “…right now.”

According to the American Sugarcane League, all but one of the eleven mills are in operation. Strain says there is a shortage of truck drivers because of the cap the federal government has placed on H-2B visas.

Cut 11 (11) “…are in place.”

Strain is also urging motorists in south Louisiana to drive with care in areas where sugarcane harvest activity is occurring. Last week, two people were killed in St. Martinville when a passenger car collided with two sugarcane tractors.

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The LSU men’s basketball team plays an exhibition game at McNeese tonight at 6:30; but yesterday, coach Will Wade was sharpening his comedy skills at the Baton Rouge Rotary Club. He told the crowd there are two major changes since the last time he coached at LSU.

Cut 12 (13) “…N-I-L, so.”

Wade was fired from LSU in 2022 after being investigated by the NCAA for allegedly paying recruits. He said, to him, N-I-L stands for now it’s legal. A lot has changed since N-I-L was approved. Now, he has to work with realtors.

Cut 13 (12) “…lived in there (laughter).”

Wade recalled a time during his first tenure LSU was investigated after point guard Tremont Waters’ father received an Audi from his agent.

Cut 14 (11) “…better car now.”

Economist Dr. Loren Scott is in Alexandria today to provide details of his economic forecast that predicts the state will add 55-thousand jobs over the next two years. Scott’s forecast calls for Alexandria to add 18 hundred jobs. A new data center in Rapides Parish is driving much of that job growth, but Scott says many of central Louisiana’s long-standing businesses are also doing well…

Cut 4 (08) “…well there.”

Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says Louisiana’s sugarcane harvest is going well so far. According to the American Sugarcane League, all but one of the eleven mills are in operation. Strain, however, says there’s a shortage of truck drivers because of the cap the federal government has placed on H-2B visas.

Cut 11 (11) “…are in place.”

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Red River Revel in Shreveport, and the arts festival is now underway. Executive Director Logan Lewis says there are 90 visual artists showing off their works at this year’s festival.

Cut 6 (12) “…we do that.”

The festival is being held this Thursday through Sunday, as well as next Thursday through Sunday. 

Ahead of the first preseason game of the Will Wade 2.0 era at LSU, Wade was sharpening his comedy skills at the Baton Rouge Rotary Club. Wade recalled a time during his first tenure at LSU when he was investigated after point guard Tremont Waters’ father received an Audi from his agent.

Cut 14 (11) “…better car now.”

Louisiana’s Agriculture Commissioner Doctor Mike Strain is pleased with how the state’s sugarcane harvest is going. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The LHSAA Executive Committee unanimously decided to uphold the suspension of the Carroll High School football season after an appeal from the school. The Bulldogs’ season is officially over. The suspension was handed down after players from the team got into a fight with Assumption High School fans after their game in Napoleonville two weeks ago.

Economist Doctor Loren Scott is in Alexandria today to provide details of his economic forecast that predicts the state will add 55-thousand jobs over the next two years. Scott’s forecast calls for Alexandria to add 18 hundred jobs, driven mainly by a new data center in Rapides Parish. Scott says hundreds of new jobs will be created because of an increase in ICE deportations at England Airpark…

Cut 3 (04) “…their countries.”

The LaSalle Family Foundation plans to build a unit to help families that are self-deporting from the U-S, which will create 240 jobs.

LSU basketball coach Will Wade showed the Baton Rouge Rotary Club yesterday why he’s still a fan favorite at LSU. Wade was fired in 2022 after being investigated by the NCAA for allegedly paying recruits. He said, to him, N-I-L stands for now it’s legal, and a lot has changed since it was approved.

Cut 13 (12) “…lived in there (laughter).”