Should convicted felons be allowed to run for office right out of jail? Voters will get to decide November 6th. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Medical Marijuana in Louisiana has been pushed back from the distributors hoped-for launch date of late this year, to early next year as the grower, GB Sciences, its partner, LSU, and the Ag Department iron out the last regulatory details. New Iberia Senator Fred Mills says the next step is in mid-November, where…

Cut 9 (09) “…launch date.”

According to a recent report, 56% of all occupants who died in a crash did not use a safety belt. Executive Director of Statistical Analysis at the Highway Safety Research Group Helmut Schneider says despite the threat of legal ramifications, some people are just continuing to hold out on buckling up.

Cut 6 (11)  “don’t buckle up.”

An active duty member of the security forces at Barksdale Air Force Base is dead.  Initially, Eduardo Ramos Jr. lost control of his vehicle and collided with an overpass bridge rail Saturday night.  When another drive stopped to help, both vehicles were then struck by an oncoming truck.  Ramos then got out of his vehicle and fell of the overpass. LSP spokesperson Scott Moreau says investigators feel Ramos may not have been suitable to drive at the time.

Cut 13 (06) “…dead at the scene .“

LSU-Alabama game week has arrived as the Tigers look for their first win over the top ranked Crimson Tide since 2011. LSU rested up during the bye week and Coach Ed Orgeron says starting offensive guard Garrett Brumfield should be able to play after being out for more than a month with a knee injury…

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Kick-off is at 7:05 PM.

For the second straight game, Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis will not play tonight because of a bad elbow. He didn’t play in Saturday’s loss to Utah. The Pels start a five-game road trip tonight against Denver. Both teams are 4-1 and tip time is  8:00.

After a big win on Sunday night against Minnesota, New Orleans now gets ready to play the undefeated the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Last night, the Black and Gold beat the Vikings 30-20. Two big turnovers in this game, a forced fumble in the second quarter and PJ Williams returned an interception for a touchdown. New Orleans has won six in a row, and they are 6-1 on the season.

The big NFL news today is that the Browns have fired head coach Hue Jackson. Former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is the interim coach

And Ryan Fitzpatrick is back as the starting quarterback down in Tampa.

It was a good weekend for Louisiana football teams, Louisiana Tech, UL Lafayette, McNeese, Nicholls, Northwestern State, Southern and Grambling all won.

Grambling won in overtime over Arkansas-Pine Bluff as Geremy Hickbottom threw three touchdown passes including the game-winner.

McNeese leads the Southland Conference after defeating Central Arkansas 23-21. The Cowboys are 5-1 in league play, Nicholls is one of four teams tied for second place with a 4-2 record.

Should convicted felons be allowed to run for office right out of jail? Voters will get to decide November 6th. Matt Doyle has more.

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According to a recent report, 56% of all occupants who died in a crash did not use a safety belt.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Medical Marijuana in Louisiana has been pushed back from the distributors hoped for launch date of late this year, to early next year as the grower, GB Sciences, its partner, LSU, and the Ag Department finish the startup process. New Iberia Senator Fred Mills says his constituents have been waiting anxiously for the treatment.

Cut 11 (10) “…of people.”

The November 6^th ballot includes an amendment that allows voters to decide whether or not convicted felons should be allowed to run for office right out of prison. The number one amendment option would bar felons from elected or appointed office for five years after their sentence. Public Affairs Research Council Louisiana President Robert Scott describes the argument against…

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Early voting for the November election ends tomorrow.

According to a recent report, 56% of all occupants who died in a crash did not use a safety belt.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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An active duty member of the security forces at Barksdale Air Force Base is dead following a series of events that occurred as the result of his wrecking his vehicle into bridge rail.  LSP spokesperson Scott Moreau says a painful series of events led to Eduardo Ramos’s death.

Cut 12 (10)   “…collided with him.”

The November 6^th ballot includes an amendment that allows voters to decide whether or not convicted felons should be allowed to run for office right out of prison. The number one amendment option would bar felons from elected or appointed office for five years after their sentence. Public Affairs Research Council Louisiana President Robert Scott says we’ve had that law in the past, but…

Cut 3 (09) “…presented”

According to a recent report, 56% of all occupants who died in a crash did not use a safety belt. Executive Director of Statistical Analysis at the Highway Safety Research Group Helmut Schneider says the research has found a particular demographic that is the most likely to neglect seatbelts.

Cut 7 (10)  “don’t buckle up.”

Medical Marijuana in Louisiana has been pushed back from the distributors hoped for launch date of late this year, to early next year as the grower, GB Sciences, its partner, LSU, and the Ag Department iron out the last regulatory details. New Iberia Senator Fred Mills says at the point they’ll be producing quite a bit of CBD in pill and oil form…

Cut 10 (05) “…of medication.”

No heartbreak this time around as the Black and Gold beat the Vikings in Minneapolis 30 to 20.  The offense only put up 270 yards, but featured what has to be a first for the Saints, a red zone package where all three quarterbacks took the field. Brees says even though they lacked big plays, they went 2 for 3 in the red zone.

Cut 14 (11)   “…to score”

According to a recent report, 56% of all occupants who died in a crash did not use a safety belt. Executive Director of Statistical Analysis at the Highway Safety Research Group Helmut Schneider says despite the threat of legal ramifications, some people are just continuing to hold out on buckling up.

Cut 6 (11)  “don’t buckle up.”

Schneider says young, male truck drivers were most likely to not buckle up.

Medical Marijuana in Louisiana has been pushed back from the distributors hoped for launch date of late this year, to early next year as the grower, GB Sciences, its partner, LSU, and the Ag Department iron out the last regulatory details. New Iberia Senator Fred Mills says the next step is in mid-November, where…

Cut 9 (09) “…launch date.”

The treatment will be available in pill and oil form.

The November 6^th ballot includes an amendment that allows voters to decide whether or not convicted felons should be allowed to run for office less than five years out of jail. There’s some public opposition to the amendment, But the Legislature disagrees, and initially pushed for a longer period barring felons from office, but settled for the five year limit. Public Affairs Research Council Louisiana President Robert Scott.

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Early voting for the November election ends tomorrow.

No heartbreak this time around as the Black and Gold beat the Vikings in Minneapolis 30 to 20. It didn’t take a vintage Brees game either, as the career passing yards leader only passed for 120 yards and one TD, along with his first pick of year. Brees says considering what happened last year, this win meant a little more than others.

Cut 13 (10)   “…for them”

The offense only put up 270 yards.

The November 6^th ballot includes an amendment that allows voters to decide whether or not convicted felons should be allowed to run for office less than five years out of prison. Public Affairs Research Council Louisiana President Robert Scott says unlike other amendments on the ballot, this one certainly has some public opposition from groups who believe that once you serve your time, you shouldn’t be punished further.

Cut 4 (08) “…of this″

It’s the number one amendment on the midterm ballot.

Parents of a Benton Elementary School nine-year-old student who say their child was abused by alleged serial predator and teacher “Perry” Norcross have filed a lawsuit against the Bossier Parish School System alleging negligence. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says if evidence surfaces that the school was warned about Norcross, they could be in trouble.

Cut 7 (08) “…be succsessful.”

Norcross was arrested two weeks ago.

Louisiana saw a rise in traffic fatalities from 2016 to 2017.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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The Saints didn’t put up huge numbers on offense, but still beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-20 in Minneapolis last night. Despite allowing 423 yards, the Saints defense was probably the star of the night, with four sacks, including two from rookie Marcus Davenport, an interception return for a touchdown from PJ Williams, and a play early in the game that Coach Sean Peyton credits for being the play that turned the game.
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Sunday, the 6-and-1 Saints host the undefeated Los Angeles Rams.
The Highway Safety Research Group has released its report that breaks down the data of Louisiana’s 2017 traffic reports that shows the state had 771 highway deaths last year, up slightly from 2016.  Executive Director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Lisa Freeman says the state has seen a slight decrease in pedestrian deaths from 2016 to 2017, but says they still need to reach out to motorists to remember to share the road.
Cut 6 (05) “…that’s concerning.”

Amendment number four on the November ballot lets Louisianans decide whether or not their gas tax dollars should be allowed fund State Police, instead of being solely dedicated to infrastructure.   Even though it hasn’t been used to fund State Police in a while, President of Louisiana Good Roads Ken Perrett Perrett says that could always change in future administrations, which is why this amendment is needed.
Cut 12 (09)  “…be diverted.”
The November 6^th ballot includes an amendment that allows voters to decide whether or not convicted felons should be allowed to run for office right out of prison. The number one amendment option would bar felons from elected or appointed office for five years after their sentence. Public Affairs Research Council Louisiana President Robert Scott says we’ve had that law in the past, but…

Cut 3 (10) “…all of us”

Amendment number four on the November ballot lets Louisianans decide whether or not their gas tax dollars should be allowed fund State Police, instead of being solely dedicated to infrastructure. President of Louisiana Good Roads Ken Perrett says LSP does not need the gas tax money, which is better spent on the state’s ailing roads.

Cut 11 (11)   “…state budget.”
No heartbreak this time around as the Black and Gold beat the Vikings in Minneapolis 30 to 20. The offense only put up 270 yards, but featured what has to be a first for the Saints, a red zone package where all three quarterbacks took the field. Drew Brees says even though they lacked big plays, they went 2 for 3 in the red zone.

Cut 14 (11)   “…to score”

A parent is suing the Bossier Parish School System after the recent arrested of a teacher who allegedly preyed on students for years. Matt Doyle has more.

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The Highway Safety Research Group has released its report that breaks down the data of Louisiana’s 2017 traffic reports that shows the state had 771 highway deaths, up slightly from 2016.  Executive Director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Lisa Freeman says the state has work to be done.

Cut 4 (08) “…these fatality rates.”

Louisiana saw a rise in traffic fatalities from 2016 to 2017. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

Parents of a Benton Elementary School nine-year-old student who say their child was abused by alleged serial predator and teacher “Perry” Norcross have filed a lawsuit against the Bossier Parish School System alleging negligence. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says if evidence surfaces that the school was warned about Norcross, they could be in trouble.
Cut 7 (08) “…be succsessful.”

Amendment number four on the November ballot lets Louisianans decide whether or not their gas tax dollars should be allowed fund State Police, instead of being solely dedicated to infrastructure. President of Louisiana Good Roads Ken Perrett says people he’s talked to have been shocked to find out where this money has gone in the past.
Cut 10 (10) “…the budget.“

No heartbreak this time around as the Black and Gold beat the Vikings in Minneapolis 30 to 20. It didn’t take a vintage Brees game either, as the career passing yards leader only passed for 120 yards and one TD, along with his first pick of year. Brees says considering what happened last year, this win meant a little more than others.
Cut 13 (10) “…for them”