LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier showed improvement in throwing the ball in the Tigers’ 20-10 win over South Carolina. Nussmeier said the first few games of the season were tough due to his ab injury, but he says he’s gaining more confidence heading into this week’s game with Vanderbilt.

Cut 17 (21) “…keep doing that.”

Head coach Brian Kelly gave an update on several players’ availability ahead of the Tigers matchup with Vanderbilt. Wide receiver Aaron Anderson and offensive lineman Paul Mubenga are probable. Junior linebacker Whit Weeks and senior defensive end Jimari Butler are game time decisions and are questionable with ankle injuries. Senior Defensive tackle Bernard Gooden is doubtful with a bruised collarbone.

Sunday’s matchup between the Saints and Bears will be the first time Dennis Allen faces the Saints since being fired as the team’s head coach in November of last year. Allen’s defense in Chicago has forced 11 turnovers in the last three games, and quarterback Spencer Rattler says Allen poses many challenges as the Bears’ defensive coordinator.

Cut 20 (12) “…our ‘A’ game.”

Kickoff at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday is noon.

Earlier this week, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that center Kevon Looney has been diagnosed with a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain in his left knee and he will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks. The Pelicans are now down to Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic and Hunter Dickinson at the center position.

The Pelicans are in Orlando tonight to take on the Magic in their final preseason game at 6 p.m. before starting the regular season next Wednesday.

Governor Landry has called a special session to adjust the calendar for the 2026 election cycle amid the Supreme Court case on the state’s second majority Black congressional district. The session will start one week from today and will last 22 days. Currently, the agenda does not include a redrawing of district lines.

A new survey finds strong support for more federal funding for afterschool programs. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

For the remainder of the football season, those going to LSU home games can expect beefed-up security following a pair of shootings outside the stadium last week. Scott Ballard, the chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors, says there will be additional police presence – not only those you can see, but also those you CAN’T see.

Cut 3 (09) “…behavior very quickly.”

Part of that surveillance support includes the use of drones.

The EPA has returned the Smitty’s Supply site back to the company and the Tangipahoa River and connecting ponds back to the State of Louisiana. EPA Region Six Administrator Scott Mason says this is the result of the cleanup progress following the explosion at the chemical plant in August. Mason says the EPA, however, is not going away.

Cut 9 (10)  “…are being met.”

For the remainder of the football season, those going to LSU home games can expect beefed-up security. Scott Ballard, the chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors, says that will include additional police presence and surveillance, including the use of drones. Ballard says accessibility to campus will be restricted for those who do not have gameday parking permits.

Cut 4 (07) “…have interior permits.”

The EPA has returned the Smitty’s Supply site back to the company and the Tangipahoa River and connecting ponds back to the State of Louisiana. EPA Region Six Administrator Scott Mason says there will be a coordinated approach with Smitty’s handling the facility cleanup and the state leading the river and pond cleanup under EPA oversight, with Tangipahoa Parish serving as the local coordinator.

Cut 11 (08) “…this case, Smitty’s.”

Governor Landry has called a special session to adjust the calendar for the 2026 election cycle. The session will start one week from today and will last 22 days. As of right now, the agenda does not include any redrawing of congressional district lines.

About four in five Louisiana children are missing out on afterschool programs. This, according to a survey conducted by the Afterschool Alliance. Executive director Jodi Grant says the study found that parents support more public funding for these programs.

Cut 8 (12) “…huge difference.”

Grant says they conducted this study in response to the Trump Administration withholding funds Congress appropriated for afterschool and summer learning programs. After a huge public outcry, the Trump administration released the one-point-four billion dollars this past summer, but federal funding going forward is uncertain.

LSU announces enhanced security measures for football home games.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The Fighting Tigers are at Vanderbilt this Saturday and two starters on defense could miss the game. Coach Brian Kelly gave an updated injury report today…

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Linebacker Whit Weeks and defensive tackle Bernard Gooden are starters on LSU’s defense. Weeks’s ankle that had offseason surgery on it is bothering him and Gooden has an injured collarbone.

About four in five children are missing out on afterschool programs because of cost or they are not available in their area. That’s according to a survey conducted by the Afterschool Alliance. Executive Director Jodi Grant says 44-percent of the parents they surveyed in Louisiana say afterschool programs are unavailable in their community…

Cut 7 (08) “…long waiting list”

Grant says they released this survey to inform federal and state policy makers that the need is great for afterschool programs.

The federal EPA has handed management of Smitty’s Supply site in Roseland back to the company. EPA Region Six Administrator Scott Mason says Smitty’s Supply will continue cleanup efforts…

Cut 10 (11) “….prevent further release”

Smitty’s needed the EPA to take over the cleanup at first, because it was so massive. EPA says they removed more than seven million gallons of liquid waste and laid over 22-thousand feet of containment boom.

The EPA has returned the Smitty’s Supply site back to the company and the Tangipahoa River and connecting ponds back to the State of Louisiana. EPA Region Six Administrator Scott Mason says this is the result of the cleanup progress following the explosion at the chemical plant in August. Mason says the EPA, however, is not going away.

Cut 9 (10)  “…are being met.”

After the shootings outside Tiger Stadium last week there will be beefed up security at LSU for the remainder of the football season. Scott Ballard, the chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors, says without a gameday parking pass vehicle access to campus will be restricted and if your tailgate includes illegal substances, beware…

Cut 5 (09) “…on the spot.”

He adds those caught smoking in the stadium will be ejected; and season ticket holders caught will have tickets for the next home game forfeited.

A new survey finds strong support for more federal funding for afterschool programs. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Governor Landry issues a moratorium on new applications for carbon capture injection wells in the state. Several lawmakers, including Charles Owen, have expressed concerns about pumping and storing carbon dioxide below the ground.

Cut 7 (09) “…get it right.”

Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Will Green says Landry’s announcement creates uncertainty and unpredictability and may allow neighboring states to take advantage of opportunities.

LSU announces enhanced security measures for football home games. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Tigers are on the road in Nashville this weekend with an 11 AM kickoff versus 17^th ranked Vanderbilt. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier enjoys quieting opposing crowds…

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About four in five Louisiana children are missing out on afterschool programs according to a survey conducted by the Afterschool Alliance. Afterschool Alliance executive director Jodi Grant says 48-percent of Louisiana parents say the programs are too expensive…

Cut 6 (10) “…programs.”

Grant says they conducted this study in response to the Trump Administration withholding funds Congress appropriated for afterschool and summer learning programs. The Administration did release one point four billion dollars for the programs after a huge public outcry

For the remainder of the football season, those going to LSU home games can expect beefed-up security following a pair of shootings outside the stadium last week. Scott Ballard, the chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors, says there will be additional police presence – not only those you can see, but also those you CAN’T see.

Cut 3 (09) “…behavior very quickly.”

President of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Dr. Monty Sullivan announces plans to retire early next year. has been system president since 2014. Vice President Chandler LeBoeuf says under Sullivan’s leadership, the system has reached new heights but even though Dr. Sullivan is departing, the mission remains the same, helping Louisiana residents get prepared for opportunities in the workforce.

Cut 13 (11)  “…diplomas and alike.”

Plenty of reaction to Governor Landry’s executive order that halts all new proposed carbon capture projects. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The head of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development says plans to build a Hyundai steel mill in Ascension Parish remain on track despite published reports that Hyundai executives expressed concern over infrastructure conditions and emergency preparedness. LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois says the matters have been addressed.

Cut 6 (07) “…and the company.”

There seems to be a good chance that the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down Louisiana’s congressional map with two majority Black districts, further chipping away at the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who appears to be the pivotal vote, asked Janai Nelson, the head of the NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund, about how long race-based remedies should last.

Cut 14 (22) “…to create districts?”

Nelson replied that race-based remedies do have time limits, and that’s grounded in case law. However…

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Louisiana officials are looking for a ruling by early next year.

The head of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development says plans to build a Hyundai steel mill in Ascension Parish remain on track — despite a published report indicating that Hyundai executives have several concerns. LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois says the matters raised by Hyundai have been addressed.

Cut 4 (10) “…amount of interaction.”

Governor Landry issues a moratorium on new applications for carbon capture injection wells in the state. While some are hailing the move, others, including Will Green, the president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, are expressing concern, saying any action that gives the impression that Louisiana is not open for business could end up hurting the state in the long run.

Cut 10 (06) “…to take advantage.”

Landry also wants state regulators to prioritize review of the more than 30 applications that have already been submitted.

Governor Jeff Landry has issued an executive order that establishes a moratorium on new applications of carbon capture injection wells. This is a new technology where carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted from Louisiana plants would be captured and then stored underground. Several rural lawmakers have concerns, including Rosepine Representative Charles Owen….

Cut 9 (11) “…don’t want it”

Landry says the moratorium allows state regulators to focus on the 33 applications that the Department of Conservation and Energy has received. Landry says it takes about two-thousand hours to review each project.

LSU is holding a press conference at 10 AM to discuss security enhancements for future home football games. There were two shootings on campus last Saturday when the Tigers hosted South Carolina. Two people were wounded in one of the shootings near the North Gates. Police have arrested a 16-year-old and charged him with two counts of attempted first degree murder.

The head of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development remains confident construction will start next year on a new Hyundai steel mill in Ascension Parish….

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein”

Louisiana Community and Technical College System President, Doctor Monty Sullivan, says he will retire early next year. L-C-T-C-S Vice President Chandler LeBoeuf says Doctor Sullivan helped establish strategic partnerships that have resulted in workforce solutions for local businesses and industry…

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Governor Jeff Landry issues a moratorium on new applications for carbon capture injection wells in the state. Several lawmakers in rural areas, including Charles Owen from Rosepine, have expressed concerns about pumping and storing carbon dioxide below the ground.

Cut 7 (09) “…get it right.”

In the governor’s 12-page executive order, he’s asking companies to make an effort to seek out public and local government input on pending projects.

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, however, sees it another way. President and CEO Will Green says Landry’s announcement creates uncertainty and unpredictability…

Cut 9 (09)  “…open for business.”

Carbon capture and sequestration involves pumping carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases produced by industrial processes deep underground.

LSU veteran quarterback Garrett Nussmeier’s confidence is on the rise after showing signs of improvement in the Tigers’ 20-10 win over South Carolina.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Louisiana Community and Technical College System president Doctor Monty Sullivan has announced his retirement. He plans to step away early next year. LCTCS Vice President Chandler LeBoeuf says the mission will remain the same, helping Louisiana residents prepare for opportunities in the workforce…

Cut 13 (11) “…diplomas and a like”