Two of the students involved in the alleged hazing death of Max Gruver have pleaded no contest, and a third has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in a move that narrows the scope of the trial. Pleading no contest will prevent the charges from being brought up in the pending civil case where the Gruver family sued LSU, the Fraternity, the defendants, and other for 25 million dollars, but Legal Analyst Tim Meche says that’s not likely to hurt the family’s chances in the civil proceedings.

Cut 8 (08) “…their side.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says their enforcement agents issued 39 citations to 29 subjects over the Labor Day weekend for alleged dove baiting. L-D-W-F spokesperson Adam Einck says Citations were issued to hunters in six Parishes. Einck says it’s illegal to scatter salt, grain or other feed on a field to attract migratory game birds..

Cut 13 (04) “for it”

A recent study indicates one out of five workers in Louisiana are sleeping for only five hours or less each night.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

LSU fans can expect a new layer of security when attending games at Tiger Stadium as select gates will now be equipped with metal detectors.  LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette.

Cut 3 (06) “…in New Orleans” 

The Saints are getting closer to their season opener on Sunday against Tampa Bay. The Bucs finished last in the NFL in total defense last season, but New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees says you have to plan for Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy…
Cut 19 (20) “ his position”
Coach Sean Payton said today that starting left guard Andrus Peat is day-t-to-day as he’s dealing with a quadriceps injury. Peat was seen participating today during the portion of practice open to the media. But backup guard and tackle Jermon Bushrod was absent.

The NFL season kicks off tonight as the defending Super Bowl champs, Philadelphia hosts the Atlanta Falcons.

LSU should have success moving the football this Saturday against Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions allowed 554 yards in a loss to ULM last week. Meanwhile, the Tigers defense will face a quarterback in Chason Virgil who threw for 358 yards against the Warhawks. The transfer from Fresno State also threw four touchdown passes.

ULM looks to improve to 2-0 on the season when they visit Southern Miss on Saturday. The Warhawks beat Southeastern Louisiana 34-31 last Thursday as ULM had 554 total yards. But Coach Matt Viator says there’s room for improvement
Cut 17 (19) “what we do”
ULM lost to Southern Miss 28-17 last season. Kick off in Hattiesburg is at 6 PM.

There are many negative effects that come from the lack of the recommended amount of sleep, which is seven to eight hours nightly.  A recent study by Mattress Clarity indicates one out of five workers in Louisiana are sleeping for only five hours or less each night.  LSU Health New Orleans Associate Professor Dr. Benjamin Springgate…

Cut 9 (09) “…probably their relationships.”

Two of the students involved in the alleged hazing death of Max Gruver have pleaded no contest, and a third has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in a move that narrows the scope of the trial. 20-year-old Matthew Naquin still faces negligent homicide charges. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it’s a good turn of events for the three defendants not charged with Negligent Homicide.

Cut 7 (06) “…to anything.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says their enforcement agents issued 39 citations to 29 subjects over the Labor Day weekend for alleged dove baiting. L-D-W-F spokesperson Adam Einck says for the opening weekend of dove season, they were keeping a close eye on several different fields across the state…

Cut 12 (10)   “    current regulations” 

LSU fans can expect a new layer of security when attending games at Tiger Stadium as select gates will now be equipped with metal detectors.  LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette says the experience will be similar to going through screenings at an airport or NFL games.  Bonnette says this is a pilot program leading up to an SEC mandate that all events have metal detectors by 2020.

Cut 5 (05)  “…the SEC mandate .” 

Two of the students involved in the alleged hazing death of Max Gruver have pleaded no contest, and a third has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in a move that narrows the scope of the trial. 20-year-old Matthew Naquin still faces negligent homicide charges. Legal analyst Tim Meche says the development is a blow to Naquin’s defense, but could be used by a skillful defense lawyer.

Cut 6 (11) “…my client.”

There are many negative effects that come from the lack of the recommended amount of sleep, which is seven to eight hours nightly.  A recent study by Mattress Clarity indicates one out of five workers in Louisiana are sleeping for only five hours or less each night.  LSU Health New Orleans Associate Professor Dr. Benjamin Springgate says things that happen on the job can be part of the issue.

Cut 11 (11) “…stress can carry over.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says their enforcement agents issued 39 citations to 29 subjects over the Labor Day weekend for alleged dove baiting. L-D-W-F spokesperson Adam Einck says dove baiting is illegal for a reason

Cut 14 (08) “…game birds”

Citations were issued to hunters in Franklin, Rapides, St. Helena, West Feliciana, Avoyelles and Evangeline Parishes.

LSU fans can expect a new layer of security when attending games at Tiger Stadium as select gates will now be equipped with metal detectors.  LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette says  upon completion of a bag inspection, fans will then go through the additional screening.

Cut 4 (10) “…watches or anything.”

Bonnette says this is a pilot program leading up to an SEC mandate that all events have metal detectors by 2020.

Two of the students involved in the alleged hazing death of Max Gruver have pleaded no contest, and a third has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in a move that narrows the scope of the trial. 20-year-old Matthew Naquin still faces negligent homicide charges. Pleading no contest will prevent the charges from being brought up in the pending civil case where the Gruver family sued LSU, the Fraternity, the defendants, and other for 25 million dollars, but Legal analyst Tim Meche says that’s not likely to hurt the family’s chances in the civil proceedings.

Cut 8 (08) “…their side.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says their enforcement agents issued 39 citations to 29 subjects over the Labor Day weekend for alleged dove baiting. L-D-W-F spokesperson Adam Einck says  it’s illegal to  scatter salt, grain or other feed on a field to attract migratory game birds..

Cut 13 (04) “for it”

A recent study indicates one out of five workers in Louisiana are sleeping for only five hours or less each night.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

There’s some new security requirements for people on their way into Tiger Stadium, but Sports Information Director Michael Bonette says it should be too inconvenient.

Cut 3 (06) “…in New Orleans” 

Three of the former LSU students charged in Max Gruver’s death have cut deals with the prosecution. Matt Doyle has more.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

A new study finds that one out of five workers in Louisiana operate on less than five hours of sleep on a daily basis. LSU Health New Orleans Associate Professor Doctor Benjamin Springgate says not getting enough sleep can lead to health problems…
cut 10 (06) “…think clearly”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says their enforcement agents issued 39 citations to 29 subjects over the Labor Day weekend for alleged dove baiting. L-D-W-F spokesperson Adam Einck says for the opening weekend of dove season, they were keeping a close eye on several different fields across the state…
cut 12 (10) “…current regulations”
Citations were issued to hunters in Franklin, Rapides, St. Helena, West Feliciana, Avoyelles and Evangeline Parishes.

College football fans attending Saturday’s Southeastern Louisiana- LSU game might have to go through metal detectors to get into Tiger Stadium. LSU will use metal detectors at select gates. Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says the SEC will require that they be in place at every gate by 2020….
cut 5 (05) “…SEC mandate”

There’s been a major change in the scope of the prosecution of three students who were allegedly involved in Max Gruver’s hazing death last year. Sean-Paul Gott and Ryan Isto plead no contest to misdemeanor hazing, while Patrick Forde agreed to cooperate with prosecutors, and will have his case decided later. 20-year-old Matthew Naquin still faces negligent homicide charges. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it’s a good turn of events for the three defendants not charged with Negligent Homicide.

Cut 7 (06) “…to anything.”

The corner attributed Gruver’s death to alcohol poisoning, as well as aspiration due to choking on vomit.

LSU fans can expect a new layer of security when attending games at Tiger Stadium as select gates will now be equipped with metal detectors.  LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette says upon completion of a bag inspection, fans will then go through the additional screening.

Cut 4 (10) “…watches or anything.”

There are many negative effects that come from the lack of the recommended amount of sleep, which is seven to eight hours nightly.  A recent study by Mattress Clarity indicates one out of five workers in Louisiana are sleeping for only five hours or less each night.  LSU Health New Orleans Associate Professor Dr. Benjamin Springgate…

Cut 9 (09) “…probably their relationships.”

Spring gate says the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep a night is still preferred for nearly all age groups.

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Two of the students involved in the alleged hazing death of Max Gruver have pleaded no contest, and a third has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in a move that narrows the scope of the trial. 20-year-old Matthew Naquin still faces negligent homicide charges. Legal analyst Tim Meche says the development is a blow to Naquin’s defense, but could be used by a skillful defense lawyer.

Cut 6 (11) “…my client.”

Gruver died last year in the alleged hazing incident at the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity house. Several hours after his time of death he blew a .495.

LSU fans can expect a new layer of security when attending games at Tiger Stadium as select gates will now be equipped with metal detectors.  LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette.

Cut 3 (06) “…in New Orleans” 

With just two months remaining until the election, candidates for Secretary of State may appear to have not done much campaigning for the position.  Kevin Barnhart tells us why.

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A 26-year-old Pineville man has been ssentenced to five years in prison for his role in a May 2016 crash that killed his 16-year-old passenger, Chloe James. Micah Baden was initially hit with a litany of charges including Possession, Vehicular Homicide, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, and more, but plead no contest. At the end of the proceedings, both he and James’ family spoke about the trauma.

With two months left until the November election to crown a new Secretary of State, you may have noticed a lack of marketing materials from candidates on the ballot. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the reason why, a lack of donations.
Cut 4 (11) “…of State does.”
The Secretary of State’s main job is chief elections official.

An OMV employee has been arrested for allegedly overcharging customers. 25-year-old Dequsha Jackson of Sunshine faces felony charges. Senior State Police Trooper Bryan Lee says these crimes were detected after customers took action…
Cut 7 (11) “…a lot of things”
The fraudulent transactions took place at an OMV location in Baton Rouge.

There’s controversy about LSU’s adoption of a holistic review for student applications that factors in more than just an ACT score…
cut 2 (30) “…Matt Doyle”

Peyton Manning and Les Miles highlight the 2019 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Former Southern baseball coach Roger Cador, Peabody basketball coach Charles Smith and former Louisiana Tech quarterback Matt Dunigan will also be enshrined next year. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation President Ronnie Rantz….
cut 16 (12) “…of three”

There’s controversy about LSU’s decision to adopt a holistic review when considering applications from new students. The review process would factor in more than just a high school senior’s ACT and GPA, and incorporate other elements for consideration. Board of Regents member, Richard Lipsey, not speaking for the board, says the move would hurt both LSU and regional colleges
Cut 10 (13) “…the state.“
But LSU stands behind it’s revised admission policy.

The Texas man charged with negligent homicide in the suspected hazing death of LSU student Maxwell Gruver was told by other members of the Phi Delta Theta to stop shooting pledges with an airsoft gun. That’s according to new court records filed in the case. Matthew Alexander Naquin also allegedly had reckless interactions with pledges before Gruver’s death.

Two months from today, voters will cast ballots in the special election for Secretary of State. The race has been quiet and political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the candidates are struggling to raise campaign cash…
cut 6 (10) “…simple economics”
Pinsonat says it takes about a half-a-million dollars to be known statewide.

A Manning and the Mad Hatter headline the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame 2019 class. Matt Doyle has more.
Voicer 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”