We now have a tropical depression in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and the National Hurricane Center says it’s expected to become Tropical Storm Isaias by early tomorrow – and Hurricane Isaias Thursday. It’s expected to reach Category Two strength by the time it makes landfall Friday afternoon. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Zeringue says the big question is, where along the U.S. Gulf Coast will the storm make landfall?

Cut 14 (11) “…Friday and Saturday.” 

President Trump signs an executive order that immediately cuts diesel costs by authorizing highway use of tax-free dyed diesel and deferring the federal diesel excise tax through the end of the year. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says it puts money back in the pockets of farmers, ranchers, truckers and loggers.

Cut 10 (06) “…right direction.” 

Repeating our top story – southeast Louisiana could be hit by a hurricane Friday afternoon. The National Hurricane Center says the storm that’s expected to become Hurricane Isaias could reach Category Two strength when it makes landfall Friday afternoon, anywhere from southeast Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.

The Superdome crowd was silenced last night as the Saints fell to the Falcons 45-24 on the 20th anniversary of the team’s return to the stadium after Katrina. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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It looks like we’re not going to get through 2026 without an Atlantic hurricane. The disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is now a tropical depression, and the National Hurricane Center says it’s expected to become Tropical Storm Isaias by early tomorrow – and Hurricane Isaias Thursday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Zeringue says conditions became favorable for hurricane development.

Cut 12 (14) “…increase after that.” 

President Trump signs an executive order that waives the off-road requirement to use tax-free red-dye diesel. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says red-dye diesel is cheaper because it’s exempt from state and federal highway excise taxes.

Cut 9 (11)  “…federal tax.”

The Department of Energy awards Entergy almost 14-million dollars in federal grants to strengthen its power grid in Louisiana, as well as in Mississippi and Arkansas. Kristen Granier (GRAHN-yay), the director of federal infrastructure policy at Entergy, says part of that money will be used to deploy a dynamic line rating sensor.

Cut 3 (11) “…as it’s flowing.”

A night of celebration in the Superdome went sour quickly as the Falcons spoiled the 20th anniversary of the Domecoming with a 45-24 thrashing of the Saints. New Orleans trailed by two scores for much of the game, and quarterback Tyler Shough says there’s no way to sugarcoat it.

Cut 6 (13) “…eyes forward.”

So far, there has yet to be a hurricane in the Atlantic in 2026. Could that streak come to an end this week? Andrew Greenstein reports.

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East Baton District Attorney Hillar Moore plans to sign a death warrant for convicted killer Todd Wessinger now that a federal appeals court denied his request to rehear an appeal of his murder conviction. Wessinger killed two former co-workers at a Baton Rouge restaurant in 1995.

President Trump has signed an executive order that waives the off-road requirement to use tax-free red-dye diesel. This means truckers, farmers and timber harvesters can use red-dye diesel, which is cheaper, because it is exempt from state and federal highway excise taxes.  According to Triple-A, the price of diesel was more than six-dollars a gallon last month in Louisiana. It has come down to a statewide average of $5.84 a gallon. But Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says he’s hearing that diesel prices will remain high for many months…

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On a night that Who Dat nation was fired up for their Saints, the team gave a lifeless performance last night in a 45 to 24 defeat to division rival Atlanta. Coach Kellen Moore says the team needs to move past the disappointing loss…

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New Orleans will undefeated Minnesota this Sunday.

Invest 92 in the southwestern Gulf has nearly a 100-percent chance of tropical development over the next 48 hours. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Zeringue says it’s possible this disturbance could become Hurricane Isaias (eee-sah-EE-ahs)….

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A potential landfall between southeast Louisiana and Florida is also possible.

The U-S Energy Department awards Entergy 13-point-seven million dollars to strengthen grid reliability.  Kristen Granier (GRAHN-yay), the director of federal infrastructure policy at Entergy, says with this federal funding, they can deploy advanced dynamic line rating technology across more than one-thousand miles of transmission lines, which will unlock at least a 25-percent increase in available power capacity…

Cut 5 (14) “…about 50-percent”

A frenzied Superdome crowd was silenced last night as the Saints fell to the Falcons 45-24 on the 20th anniversary of the team’s return to the Dome after Katrina.

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Allegiance Health Management has announced its selling four of its hospitals in Louisiana. They are the Minden Medical Center, the Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston, Acadian Medical Center in Eunice and the Mercy Regional Center in Ville Platte. It’s unknown who will be the new owners of these medical facilities.

Invest 92 in the southwestern Gulf has become better organized and the National Hurricane Center now gives it a near 100-percent chance of tropical cyclone development in the next 48 hours. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Zeringue says two big questions remain – Will the storm be hurricane strength when it makes landfall, and where along the U.S. coast will it make landfall?

Cut 14 (11) “…Friday and Saturday.”

Spaghetti plots show a landfall late Friday into Saturday between New Orleans and Gulf Shores.

The U-S Energy Department has awarded Entergy 13-point-seven million dollars to strengthen grid reliability. Kristen Granier (GRAHN-yay), the director of federal infrastructure policy at Entergy, says with this money, Entergy and its electric companies in Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana will implement dynamic line rating technology, that will help the company more effectively manage its energy infrastructure in areas experiencing load growth driven by new industrial development, manufacturing and data center expansion…

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By expanding the capability of existing transmission corridors, Entergy will be better positioned to support new and expanding industries across the region.

President Trump has signed an executive order that waives the off-road requirement to use tax-free red-dye diesel. The White House says the executive order immediately cuts diesel costs by authorizing highway use of tax-free dyed diesel and deferring the federal diesel excise taxk through the end of the year. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the action puts money back in the pockets of farmers, ranchers, truckers and loggers

Cut 10 (06) “…right direction.”

Diesel fuel prices have spiked since the Iran war started.

The Saints fell to 1-and-3 last night as they did not play well in a 45 to 24 loss to their biggest rival, the Atlanta Falcons. Head Coach Kellen Moore…

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The Saints will return to the Dome on Sunday to host the undefeated Vikings.

The National Hurricane Center says there’s now a 90-percent chance of Invest 92 in the southwestern Gulf developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 48 hours. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Zeringue says conditions are favorable for development over the next couple of days.

Cut 12 (14) “…increase after that.”

A landfall late this week is expected between southeast Louisiana and Florida.

About 90 Louisiana babies die in their sleep environment each year, which is why state officials are urging parents and caregivers to have babies sleep on their backs, in their own sleep space. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Rebecca Harris says adults should never share a bed with a baby under any circumstance…

Cut 26 (12) “…themselves for sleep”

A night of celebration in the Superdome went sour quickly as the Falcons spoiled the 20th anniversary of the Domecoming with a 45-24 thrashing of the Saints. New Orleans trailed by two scores for much of the game, and quarterback Tyler Shough says there’s no way to sugarcoat it.

Cut 6 (13) “…eyes forward.”

The Saints are now 1-and-3 and will host the 4-and-0 Minnesota Vikings this Sunday.

Louisiana Tech is getting ready to play its first ever Sun Belt home game and it will come against the four and one Ragin Cajuns. Head Coach Sonny Cumbie…

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Kick off for this highly anticipated game in Ruston was at 6:30.

We continue to keep an eye on a potential disturbance near the Bay of Campeche in the Gulf of Mexico that could impact Louisiana late this week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Donald Jones says even though it’s October, the sea surface temperatures in the Gulf are still in the mid-80s, which is warm enough to support tropical storm development.

Cut 5 (08) “…support tropical activity.”

The Department of Energy awards Entergy almost 14-million dollars in federal grants to strengthen its power grid in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. Kristen Granier (GRAHN-yay), the director of federal infrastructure policy at Entergy, says part of that money will be used to deploy a dynamic line rating sensor.

Cut 3 (11) “…as it’s flowing.”

Information obtained from this sensor can help it manage its energy infrastructure.

DCFS is urging parents of infants to make sure they’re creating safe sleep environments for their babies. Secretary Rebecca Harris says make sure there’s nothing inside the crib except the mattress – no pillows, blankets or stuffed animals.

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DCFS says 90 babies in Louisiana die in their sleep every year, with most deaths being preventable.

The pregame ceremony was a tear-jerker; the game itself brought fans to tears in a different way. The Falcons embarrassed the Saints on national television last night, 45-24. Quarterback Tyler Shough said he was hoping for a better performance under the circumstances.

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The National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression or storm could form in the Gulf later this week and threaten the northern Gulf coast. National Weather Service Meteorologist Donald Jones says it’s hard to predict how much development we’ll see from this disturbance, but a wet weekend is possible.

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The latest spaghetti model runs show the potential storm passing just to the east of New Orleans as either a tropical storm or possibly our first hurricane of the season.

There are four data centers being built in Louisiana. During an appearance on Fox Business, Governor Jeff Landry called the construction of these data centers and others around the country the next American Renaissance.

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Landry conducted the interview at the Hut 8 River Bend Data Center near St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish.

The Department of Children and Family Services is urging parents of infants to make sure that their babies have the proper environment for a safe sleep every night. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Saints fans didn’t sleep well last night after watching the Atlanta Falcons dominate the Black and Gold 45 to 24 in a game that celebrated the 20^th anniversary of the Saints return to the Dome following Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans is now 1-and-3 and will host 4-and-0 Minnesota this Sunday at noon.

The National Hurricane Center is now giving Invest 92 in the southwestern Gulf of America a 90-percent chance of developing into a tropical depression over the next 48 hours. National Weather Service meteorologist Donald Jones says we could see a tropical storm make landfall somewhere between Louisiana and Florida this week. Jones says the potential storm will have to battle with wind shear left over from last week’s cold front as it gets closer to the coast…

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If it becomes a tropical storm, it would be called Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs).

Disappointing night for the Saints last night as they started slow again and were never able to catch up with the Falcons and Atlanta came away with a dominating 45-24 win over New Orleans on a night the city celebrated the 20^th anniversary of the reopening of the Superdome following Katrina New Orleans is 1-and-3 and host the 4-and-0 Vikings this Sunday.

About 90 Louisiana babies die in their sleep environment each year, which is why state officials are urging parents and caregivers to have babies sleep on their backs, in their own sleep space. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Rebecca Harris says adults should never share a bed with a baby under any circumstances…

Cut 8 (12) “…themselves for sleep”

State and local officials toured the Hut 8 facility in West Feliciana Parish, which is one of four data centers under construction in the state. Fox Business interviewed Governor Landry and was asked about the concerns that data centers can lead to higher electricity bills for residents and drain the local water supply. Landry says the opponents of data centers are spreading non-factual information.

Cut 15 (09) “…to fictional data.”

Landry says the Hut 8 facility plans to use the same amount of water in a year as 15 to 20 households.

Forecasters are keeping an eye on the weather, and The National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression or storm that could threaten the Northern Gulf coast could form later this week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Donald Jones says even though it’s October, the sea surface temperatures in the Gulf are still in the mid-80s, which is warm enough to support tropical storm development.

Cut 5 (08) “…support tropical activity.”

The numbers show about 90 babies die in their sleep each year in Louisiana, with most deaths being preventable.  That’s why the Department of Children and Family Servies is asking parents to evaluate their infants’ sleep environments for safety.  Secretary Rebecca Harris says you should never place pillows, blankets or stuffed animals inside a baby’s crib.

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On Saturday night in Ruston, Louisiana Tech and UL Lafayette will renew an over 100-year-old rivalry for the first time in over a decade. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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Not the outcome “Who Dat” nation was looking for last night as Atlanta easily defeated the Saints 45 to 24 on a night where the city celebrated the 20^th anniversary of the team returning to the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina. It took the Falcons just three plays to score on a 59-yard run. The Saints are 1-and-3 and host undefeated Minnesota this Sunday.