Funeral services are set for the late John McCain who passed away at the age of 81 from brain cancer. McCain was first elected to Congress in 1982 after a long career in the US Navy. He spent over five years as a prisoner of war. Louisiana political consultant Roy Fletcher worked on McCains 2000 presidential campaign and says the Senator’s time as a P-O-W left him badly scarred…
Cut 14 (10) “…of thing”

The state fire marshal’s office says a two-year investigation into a home fire in Walker has resulted in the arrests of four Baton Rouge-area residents. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the suspects were involved in a scheme to collect insurance money…
cut 12 (10) “…difficult cases’
Rodrigue says a confession by one of the suspects was the key break in the case.

The lawyers for the families of the two girls who were sent home from the Christ the King Catholic School in Jefferson Parish because of braided hair extensions will meet with church officials today. The plantiffs’ attorneys say the rules for hair at the school discriminate based on race. While Catholic schools superintendent Doctor RaeNel Houston says the administration is seeking racial harmony.

It appears the issues that caused dangerous levels of lead to contaminate the water supply for Tensas Parish schools have been corrected. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
cut 2 (31) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Governor John Bel Edwards says the United States has lost a great statesman and an American hero. He’s of course talking about Arizona Senator John McCain, who passed away at the age of 81 from a battle with brain cancer. Political consultant Roy Fletcher of Baton Rouge was McCain’s Deputy National Campaign Manager when he ran for President in 2000. Fletcher calls McCain a brilliant politician
Cut 13 (08) “…he needed to.”
Senator John Kennedy says McCain was tough as a boot.

The Louisiana Health Department says the problem of lead in the drinking water of Tensas Parish schools has been corrected. But the state’s health officer, Doctor Jimmy Guidry, says they will soon test drinking water in schools in other parishes…
cut 9 (05) “….fixtures with lead”

An LSU professor has invented an asphalt sealant that he says can extend the lifespan of problematic roads by years, and keep the asphalt from constantly cracking. Mechanical Engineering Professor Dr. Guoqiang (Go-Chung) Li says his invention has been in the works since a 2009 grant kick started the project, and is almost road ready. Li says he thinks his invention could save the state a lot of money.
Cut 4 (09) “…our goal”
Dr. Guoquiang says the department of transportation will test the sealant in a loading facility, where a modified truck will run over the pavement for three months straight, which is equivalent to 20 years of traffic wear and tear.

Hurricane Lane has already dropped over two feet of rain on the Big Island and the Category Two storm as of Friday afternoon is expected to impact Hawaii all weekend, and the state has requested, and been sent some bayou assistance. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says Hawaii has dozens of shelters open and Dawson can help lead those operations. He says the Aloha State may ask for the additional help

Cut 5 (08)  “to provide” 

2.8 million people die globally every year from alcohol related deaths, that according to medical journal The Lancet. The study revealed nearly one in ten deaths of people 15 to 49 years old were alcohol related. Associate Director of the LSU Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center Nicholas Gilpin says each age group suffers differently from the side effects of binge, or prolonged alcohol consumption.

Cut 14 (10) “…Cancer risk”

LSU’s defense is getting an added boost as highly touted cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated effective immediately. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with a NCAA drug test. Athletic Director Joe Alleva argued Fulton actually violated a rule that carried a one-year suspension, instead of two and the NCAA agreed.  Head Coach Ed Orgeron says during his time away from the football field, Fulton kept attending classes and practice and now has a chance to be a big part of the team…

Cut 10 (08) “…paid the price.”

LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kevin Sittig has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself during a vice sting at a Shreveport park. The 61-year-old was booked on obscenity charges for his alleged behavior. Police say sting operations have been in effect in Hamel’s Park for several years after residents complained about being propositioned there at night.  LSU Health spokesperson Lisa Babin responded to the arrest saying “LSU Health Shreveport does not comment on personnel matters,”

LSU’s defense is getting an added boost as highly touted cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated effective immediately. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with a NCAA drug test. Head Coach Ed Orgeron delivered the good news following practice on Thursday

Cut 9 (10) “…proud of him.”

2.8 million people die globally every year from alcohol related deaths, that according to medical journal The Lancet. The study revealed nearly one in ten deaths of people 15 to 49 years old were alcohol related. Associate Director of the LSU Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center Nicholas Gilpin says reducing alcohol related deaths is a difficult task, because consumption patterns can pass from generation to generation, evidenced by studies where animals were given free access to the drug.

Cut 13 (09) “prefer alcohol.”

A decision by the US District Court in Texas orders the IRS to repay Louisiana and five other states more than $839 million due to an unlawfully imposed fee on state Medicaid programs.  Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says if the decision stands, the IRS will have to repay the state over $172 million.   Landry says taxpayers should have never had to foot the bill for those fees.

Cut 7 (07) “…taxpayers of Louisiana”

A veteran member of the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness will assist Hawaii government officials as they deal with flooding and brush fires from Hurricane Lane. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says when major natural disasters strike, emergency management officials in that state, usually look towards Louisiana for expertise…

Cut 4 (10) “…help provide”

A decision by the US District Court in Texas orders the IRS to repay Louisiana and five other states more than $839 million due to an unlawfully imposed fee on state Medicaid programs.  Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says if the decision stands, the IRS will have to repay the state over $172 million.   Landry says fees were imposed on health insurance companies by the government for the influx of new customers.

Cut 6 (11) “…the bill directly.”

2.8 million people die globally every year from alcohol related deaths, that according to medical journal The Lancet. The study revealed nearly one in ten deaths of people 15 to 49 years old were alcohol related. Associate Director of the LSU Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center Nicholas Gilpin says it showcases all the ways consumption can cut your life short.

Cut 12 (11)   “traffic accdients”

Preseason camp for LSU comes to close with some good news for the Tigers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

A veteran member of the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness will assist Hawaii government officials as they deal with flooding and brush fires from Hurricane Lane. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says Amy Dawson will act as a mass care coordinator in Hawaii

Cut 3 (09) “…few days”

2.8 million people die globally every year from alcohol related deaths, that according to medical journal The Lancet. The study revealed nearly one in ten deaths of people 15 to 49 years old were alcohol related. Associate Director of the LSU Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center Nicholas Gilpin says consumption patterns can pass from generation to generation, evidenced by studies where animals were given free access to the drug.

Cut 13 (09) “prefer alcohol.”

A veteran member of the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness will assist Hawaii government officials as they deal with flooding and brush fires from Hurricane Lane. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says the Aloha State may ask for the additional help

Cut 5 (08)  “to provide” 

Amy Dawson will act as a mass care coordinator in Hawaii.

Preseason camp for LSU comes to close with some good news for the Tigers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

And five LSU students are in the hospital with one sustaining serious injuries after being hit by a car on campus this morning around 930AM. The multivehicle crash ended up shoving one of the vehciles into a group of pedestrians standing on the sidewalk near the intersection of Nicholson and South Stadium, just west of Tiger Stadium. Four of the students are now in stable condition. This is the second crash involving pedestrian students in the first week of classes alone.

A veteran member of the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency prepardness will assist Hawaii government officials as they deal with flooding and brush fires from Hurricane Lane. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says Amy Dawson will act as a mass care coordinator in Hawaii…
cut 3 (09) “…few days”
Hurricane Lane has already dropped over two feet of rain on the Big Island and the Category Two storm is expected to impact Hawaii all weekend.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says the state’s Medicaid program could be refunded 172-million dollars if a court ruling in Texas stands. Louisiana is one of six states who filed suit claiming a fee paid to the I-R-S under the federal Affordable Care Act was unlawful and a federal judge agreed…
cut 8 (08) “…for this year”
The Louisiana Health Department says it’s trying to determine what the ruling means for Louisiana.

2.8 million people die globally every year from alcohol related deaths, that according to the medical journal The Lancet. The study revealed nearly one in ten deaths of people 15 to 49 years old were alcohol related. Associate Director of the LSU Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center Nicholas Gilpin says it showcases all the ways consumption can cut your life short.
Cut 12 (11) “traffic accdients”
Gilpin says the study revealed that there is no “safe” level of consumption.

LSU’s defense gets a boost as highly touted cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated effective immediately. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with a NCAA drug test. Head Coach Ed Orgeron delivered the good news following practice on Thursday
Cut 9 (10) “…proud of him.”
Fulton is expected to start on a defense that is expected to be one of the best in the SEC.

A new study shows the damaging effects of alcohol consumption were worse than previously reported. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle.”  

Purple and Gold fans have got a new option, The Chute, for those looking to toast the Tiger’s in victory or wash down the bitter taste of defeat with a cold brew that’s available to any ticket holding fan.  Advocate Sports Columnist Scott Rabalais says after the Chute takes off on September 8^th, other SEC teams are likely to notice.

Cut 15 (07) “…to change.”

A decision by the US District Court in Northern Division of Texas has ordered the IRS to repay Louisiana and five other states more than $839 million due to an unlawfully imposed fee on state Medicaid programs.  It’s a decision Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is applauding because if the decision stands, the IRS will have to repay the state over $172 million.  The Louisiana Department of Health says it’s reviewing the ruling to determine what it could mean for the state.  Landry says taxpayers should have never had to foot the bill for those fees.

Cut 7 (07) “…taxpayers of Louisiana”

One of the big stories at LSU camp is the battle for starting quarterback.  Head Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s not opposed to playing both Joe Burrow and Brennan Myles in the regular season opener against Miami

Cut 11 (11) “…and play”

LSU’s defense is getting an added boost as highly touted cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated effective immediately. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with an NCAA drug test.  Head Coach Ed Orgeron says during his time away from the football field, Fulton kept attending classes and practice and now has a chance to be a big part of the team…
Cut 10 (08) “…paid the price.”

An Air Quality Action Day has been issued today, and residents of the Bayou State are encouraged to cut down on their emissions by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Increasing ozone concentrations as the result of higher temps and sunshine will lead to unhealthy air quality during the afternoon hours.  There are many ways to do your part as Environmental Scientist Manager for the agency, Vivian Aucoin says even the time of day you pump fuel can have an effect on your environmental impact.

Cut 12 (05) “…after 7 pm.”

Louisiana is rolling out three new tourism videos set to splash across social media worldwide. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 1 (31)  “I’m Matt Doyle”

Here’s a look at your commodities…

A decision by the US District Court in Northern Division of Texas has ordered the IRS to repay Louisiana and five other states more than $839 million due to an unlawfully imposed fee on state Medicaid programs.  It’s a decision Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is applauding as the IRS will have to repay the state over $172 million.  Landry says fees were imposed on health insurance companies by the government for the influx of new customers.

Cut 6 (11) “…the bill directly.”

LSU’s defense is getting an added boost as highly touted cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated effective immediately. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with a NCAA drug test. Head Coach Ed Orgeron delivered the good news following practice on Thursday

Cut 9 (10) “…proud of him.”

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Louisiana’s launching its new ad campaign that’s set to feature “Feed Your Soul” on social media in states around the country, and countries around the world. The campaign includes three videos featuring visitors tearing into po’boys, dancing zydeco, catchin bass, and more. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says says the tourism industry brings in 1.8 billion in taxes, which equates to 1,000 dollars in tax savings for each Louisiana family. He says they’ll be marketing the new movie trail that satisfies the Chinese appetite for American movies shot in the bayou.

Cut 5 (11) “…on TV”

And five LSU students are in the hospital with one sustaining serious injuries after being hit by a car on campus this morning around 930AM. The multivehicle crash ended up shoving one of the vehciles into a group of pedestrians standing on the sidewalk near the intersection of Nicholson and South Stadium, just west of Tiger Stadium. This is the second crash involving pedestrian students in the first week of classes alone.