State Climatologist Barry Keim says Hurricane Irma should be Florida’s problem not Louisiana’s. He says there couldn’t be better timing as a cold front moving across the state but it’s very unfortunate for the Sunshine State.
Cut 4 (10) “incredible conditions”

Keim says Irma should pass just north of Cuba as a major hurricane.

The state Department of Corrections is looking into new safeguards to prevent work release inmates from escaping. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Adult Services, Perry Stagg, says work release in invaluable to inmates, many of who get out of jail in less than a year. He says even though there is a risk associated with convicted felons, the department sees the benefit of this rehabilitation.
Cut 12 (09) “do that”

Survivors of Hurricane Harvey are heading home as shelter’s in Alexandria and Shreveport are closing. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says authorities in Texas are ready to bring their residents back into the state.
Cut 13 (10) “was feasible”

A study out of America’s Small Business Development Center finds half of all millennials plan to start a small business within the next three years. But DeRon Talley with the Louisiana S-B-D-C says one road block young people face is a lack of knowledge when it comes to being their own boss. He says millennials feel they are tech savvy but don’t know how to turn that into a job.
Cut 9 (11) “to go”

Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history, made its first landfall in the islands of the northeast Caribbean. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says there is a cold front moving over Louisiana today which looks to mean nice weather for us…:
Cut 6 (10) “low 80s”
But he says it’s not good news for Florida which could face “direct impact,” according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Harvey survivors sheltering in Louisiana are heading back home, as DCFS is closing the shelters in both Shreveport and Alexandria. Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says they began the sheltering operation with one goal in mind…:
Cut 15 (11) “first class experience”

Fewer work release inmates are walking off their job sites, and the state department of corrections hopes to continue that trend with new safeguards:
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Two of four State Police troopers connected to a questionable “side trip” while driving halfway across the country to attend a conference received minor discipline, according to a report by the Baton Rouge Advocate. They said the drive cost LSP thousands of dollars in unnecessary overtime. The troopers received letters of reprimand and counseling, according to the report.

A cold front pushing its way through Louisiana today is bringing much nicer weather and keeping Hurricane Irma away from the state. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the storm will maintain its strength as it closes in on Florida. But he says conditions will change as Irma begins to enter the Gulf late Saturday or early Sunday…:
Cut 5 (10) “protect Louisiana”
Keim says the storm certainly bears watching, because things can change, but for now Louisiana appears to be in the clear.

The state department of corrections is exploring new safeguards to prevent work release inmates from escaping. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Adult Services, Perry Stagg says they are looking for ways to improve public safety and oversight of their operations…:
Cut 11 (08) “based on that”

Millennials seem to get a bad rap in the workplace, but a new study finds the generation earns to be their own boss. America’s Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, found half of all millennials plan to start a small business within the next three years. DeRon Talley, with the Louisiana SBDC, says the study also found that 45 percent of millennials say capital is the biggest barrier to becoming an entrepreneur…:
Cut 8 (10) “and debt”
He says Millennials have great, innovative ideas…but don’t know where to start.

Hurricane Harvey survivors sheltering in Louisiana are heading back home. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says about 700 Texans have already started the journey, and they’ll be greeted once they cross the state line:
Cut 14 (11) “with them”

A cold front could push Hurricane Irma away from Louisiana, while bringing much cooler weather. Jeff Palermo has more…:
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Gas prices continue their rapid climb throughout the nation, and in Louisiana jumped another 3 cents from the prior day to 2.39 for a gallon of regular. AAA says that’s 21 cents more than the prior week. The climb is due to Hurricane Harvey shutting down some Texas refineries, which at its peak the storm shuttered 27 percent of US processing capacity.

Hurricane Harvey survivors sheltering in Louisiana are heading back home, as the Department of Children and Family Services is closing the shelters in both Shreveport and Alexandria. Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says Texas authorities are ready to welcome residents back to the Lone Star State..:
Cut 13 (10) “was feasible”
Walters says they have been loading families onto nice coach buses for the trip to the new shelter in Dallas.

Millennials have been called everything from lazy, to self entitled, to passionate — but a new study finds it’s best to call them entrepreneurs. America’s Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, found half of all millennials plan to start a small business within the next three years. DeRon Talley, with the Louisiana SBDC, says they want to be their own boss…:
Cut 7 (09) “with the workforce”
He adds the generation is facing roadblocks due to lack of funds.

Hurricane Irma is a Category 5 storm moving through the Caribbean, but state climatologist Barry Keim says it should be Florida’s problem, not Louisiana’s. He says a cold front will move over the state today and the timing could not be better for Louisiana…:
Cut 4 (10) “incredible conditions”
The NHC says the earliest arrival of tropical storm winds in Florida from Irma is estimated to be sometime Friday evening.

The state department of corrections is exploring new safeguards to prevent work release inmates from escaping. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Adult Services, Perry Stagg, says they’re looking at a variety of options from more supervision to ankle bracelets…:
Cut 10 (11) “work for us”

A new study finds that, though Millennials have been dubbed lazy by some, the generation actually just wants to start their own business…:
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Governor John Bel Edwards will take part in a Unified Command Group briefing at GOHSEP in preparation for the potential impacts of Hurricane Irma.

State officials got together today and discussed Louisiana’s response plan should another storm hit us amid Harvey relief efforts. Michelle Southern reports…

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The state department of children and family services is loading up Harvey survivors and sending them home to Texas, as the shelters in Shreveport and Alexandria are closing. Families are the first to head home, and there’s even space on the bus for small pets. The department hopes to have all the Texans back in the lone star state by Thursday.

The Lafayette Sheriff’s daughter and babysitter are safe and sound after the two went missing in a canoe overnight. John Mowell with the sheriff’s office says 21-year-old Juliana Brooks and 7-year-old Cora Garber were found near an oil well in the Lake Martin area after an all-night search.

Cut 4 (11) “precautionary measure”

UL-Lafayette’s petroleum engineering department was ranked seventh best in the nation and thirteenth in the world by CEOWORLD magazine. Department Head Dr. Fathi Boukadi says it’s an honor for the program to be ranked among the best in the world, and he hopes to continue to improve the department.

Cut 12 (09) “our students”

Job placement was a key factor in the report, as UL students get lots of hands on experience.

A cold front could push Hurricane Irma away from Louisiana, while bringing much cooler weather. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A new study finds that, though Millennials have been dubbed lazy by some, the generation actually just wants to start their own business. Jeff Palermo reports…

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Fewer work release inmates are walking off their job sites, and the state department of corrections hopes to continue that trend with new safeguards. Halen Doughty has more…

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Hurricane Irma is a Category 5 storm moving through the Caribbean, but state climatologist Barry Keim says Irma should be Florida’s problem, not Louisiana’s. He says a cold front will move over the state today and the timing could not be better for Louisiana, but it’s very unfortunate for Florida.

Cut 4  (10) “incredible conditions”

Keim says Irma should pass just north of Cuba as a major hurricane. He says the storm will maintain its strength as it closes in on Florida. But he says conditions will change as the storm begins to enter the Gulf late Saturday or early Sunday.

Cut 5  (10)  “protect Louisiana”

Keim says the storm certainly bears watching, because things can change, but for now Louisiana appears to be in the clear. He says the cold front will bring delightful conditions to the Bayou State that will last through the weekend.

Cut 6 (10) “low 80s”

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Millennials have been called everything from lazy, to self entitled, to passionate — but a new study finds it’s best to call them entrepreneurs. America’s Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, found half of all millennials plan to start a small business within the next three years. DeRon Talley, with the Louisiana SBDC, says they want to be their own boss…:

Cut 7 (09)  “with the workforce”

Talley feels millennials are wary of working for “the man” because they grew up during the recession and may have seen their parents struggling to keep a job. He says the study also found that 45 percent of millennials say capital is the biggest barrier to starting a business..:

Cut 8 (10) “and debt”

Talley says lack of knowledge and not being small business savvy is another roadblock millennials are facing when it comes to being their own boss. He says millennials feel they are tech savvy, and have a lot of innovative ideas, but don’t know how to turn that into their job…:

Cut 9 (11)  “where to go”

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The state department of corrections is exploring new safeguards to prevent work release inmates from escaping. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Adult Services, Perry Stagg, says they’re looking at a variety of options from more supervision to ankle bracelets.

Cut 10 (11) “work for us”

Stagg says the department has seen a decrease in inmates walking off their jobs in recent years, and this is an effort to continue that trend. In 2016, 70 of the more than 5,000 work release participants escaped. He says they’re always looking for new ways to improve their operations.

Cut 11 (08) “based on that”

Stagg says the work release program is invaluable to these inmates, many of whom will get out of jail in less than a year. He says although there is always a risk associated with convicted felons, the department sees the benefit to rehabilitating these offenders.

Cut 12 (09) “to do that”

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Hurricane Harvey survivors sheltering in Louisiana are heading back home, as the Department of Children and Family Services is closing the shelters in both Shreveport and Alexandria. Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says Texas authorities are ready to welcome residents back to the Lone Star State.

Cut 13 (10) “was feasible”

Walters says they have been loading families onto nice coach busses for the trip to the new shelter in Dallas. She says about 700 Texans have already started the journey, and they’ll be greeted once they cross the state line.

Cut 14 (11) “with them”

Walters says small animals at the Alexandria shelter were loaded onto the busses with their owners, while large pets will catch a ride with the Louisiana department of agriculture. She says DCFS began the sheltering operation with one goal in mind.

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LSU Quarterback Danny Etling was very efficient in Saturday’s 27-0 win over BYU. The senior was 14-of-17 for 171 yards and seemed in complete control of the offense. Etling is not considered one of the top quarterbacks in the SEC and Head Coach Ed Orgeron has a theory on why….

Cut 16  (20)  “knows that”

Mistakes were made in the victory over BYU. LSU made a couple of trips into the red zone and did not score, plus they were flagged 10 times. Etling blames first game jitters…

Cut 17 (20)  “we’ll be okay”

In his first game as an LSU Tiger, Shreveport’s Greedy Williams intercepted his first pass. After the contest, Williams heard from former LSU Tiger and another Shreveport native TreDavious White….

Cut 18 (16) “next Saturday” 

Hurricane Irma is a dangerous Category 5 storm as it nears the northern Leeward Islands. National Hurricane Center Forecaster Chris Landsea says the models show the storm turning north once it reaches south Florida this weekend, and not impacting Louisiana. But adds nobody along the coast should let their guard down…:
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State Officials got together today to discuss Louisiana’s response plan should another storm hit us while Texas recovers from Hurricane Harvey. Mike Steele with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says we are still in the heart of hurricane season, and resources in Louisiana could be strained:
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He says as part of the exercise, state agencies and emergency managers were asked to take actions without support from Texas.

The Department of Children and Family Services says evacuees who have been taking refuge at state run mega shelters in Alexandria and Shreveport are heading back to their home state for a shelter in Dallas. Most of the storm victims are from the Orange, Texas area. The move to the shelter in Dallas should be completed Thursday.

Lafayette Sheriff Mark Garber’s daughter and babysitter were found safe this morning following an all-night search for the missing girls…:
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Hurricane Irma is a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm in the northeast Carribbean Sea. National Hurricane Center Forecaster Chris Landsea says weather conditions will deteriorate over the northern Leeward Islands soon.…
cut 9 (12) “…south Florida”
The models show Irma turning north before it reaches the Gulf and not impacting Louisiana.

Tropical Depression number 13 has formed in the Bay of Campeche. It’s expected to become a tropical storm tomorrow, but only impact Mexico. Still, Mike Steele, with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says we need to be prepared….
cut 8 (11) “…headed our way”

Many are asking what they can do to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Halen Doughty has the answer from the Red Cross…
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CEO World magazine names UL Lafayette’s petroleum engineering department as the seventh best in the nation and 13th in the world. Department Head Fathi Boukadi (Fah-tee Boo-kah-dee) says this ranking and a rebounding oil market will lead to more students for the program…
cut 14 (10) “…in the South”

A Category 5 hurricane is heading towards the Leeward Islands with maximum sustained winds at 185 miles per hour. Chris Landsea with the National Hurricane Center, says Irma is the strongest Atlantic hurricane on record….
cut 11 (09) “…gonna produce”
But as of now Irma is not expected to impact Louisiana.

State emergency preparedness officials conducted an exercise today on how Louisiana would respond if a major hurricane threatened our coast. Mike Steele, with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says Texas has historically been one of our strongest allies, but much of that support may not be available while Hurricane Harvey recovery begins…:
cut 7 (08) “…things in place”

The daughter and babysitter of Lafayette Sheriff Mark Garber have been found safe after the two went missing in a canoe overnight. John Mowell with the sheriff’s office says 21-year-old Juliana Brooks took 7-year-old Cora Garber canoeing in the sheriff’s pond, which is adjacent to a swamp.
Cut 3 (10) “right now”
They were found this morning in the Lake Martin area, covered in mosquito bites and a little dehydrated.

CEOWORLD magazine ranks U-L Lafayette’s petroleum engineering department the seventh best in the nation and 13th in the world. Job placement rate was a key factor. Department Head Doctor Fathi Boukadi (Fah-tee Boo-kah-dee) despite the struggles in the oil and gas industry, UL Lafayette grads are holding down jobs….
cut 13 (08) “….during the downturn”