A new poll from Hart Research Associates shows a close U-S Senate race in Louisiana with Republican Julia Letlow leading Democrat Jamie Davis 48 to 44 percent. Now it is important to note that Davis paid for this survey. But LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Letlow’s popularity could be impacted by President Trump’s falling poll numbers…

Cut 8 (13) “….where voters stand”

The election is November third.

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, there is a rise in asthma attacks and asthma-related emergency room visits at this time of the year. Louisiana Department of Health nurse consultant Tanya (TAN-yuh) Cobb says children are especially vulnerable…

Cut 4 (11) “…your asthma.”

Cobb recommends people with asthma have rescue medication like an inhaler close at hand wherever they go.

LSU bottles up its anger from its crushing loss to Ole Miss and takes it out on Texas A-and-M. Andrew Greenstein is at Tiger Stadium with more.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The Saints missed out on an opportunity to go to 2-and-1 on the season as they blew an 11-point third quarter lead and lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 35 to 27. Hard to win, when you turn it over four times in the fourth quarter.

Speaking of losing, Northwestern State’s losing streak is up 16 games after losing to Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday night. ULM has lost 12 in a row after falling Florida Atlantic for homecoming.

The Saints let one get away yesterday, up by 11 points in the third quarter, but New Orleans turned it over four times and lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 35-27.

However, the LSU Tigers put together a dominating performance, beating Texas A-and-M 35 to 6. Coach Lane Kiffin’s team outgained the Aggies 506 yards to 197…

Cut 13 (08) “…prepared well”

But LSU linebacker Whit Weeks could be lost for the season with a broken leg.

Doctor Jim Henderson will retire as Louisiana Tech president at the end of the year, ending a long career in Louisiana higher education. Henderson has also served as president of the U-L System and his alma mater, Northwestern State. Louisiana Illuminator higher education reporter Piper Hutchinson says Henderson has earned a lot of respect during his career…

Cut 10 (11) “…entire career.”

With school back in session and ragweed pollen counts near their peak, September can be a concerning time for people with asthma. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has issued mercury-related consumption advisories for seven waterways. The new and updated advisories include Mermentau River and Lake Arthur, Vermillion River and Bayou Tortue, Boeuf River, Lake Bistineau, Pearl River and Tew Lake.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested a 13-year-old student after a gun was found inside Evergreen Junior High in Houma. Officers placed the school on lockdown Friday after learning a student might have a firearm. During a search, police found the student in a boys’ bathroom with a loaded handgun. No injuries were reported. The student is now detained at the Terrebonne Parish Juvenile Justice Complex pending a court appearance.

Zero hurricanes in the Atlantic through the end of September is certainly rare. So, if we get through 2026 without a single hurricane but a hurricane somehow forms in the Atlantic in early 2027, does that still mean we got through the entire hurricane season without a hurricane for the first time ever in the satellite era? LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim Keim says even though he feels there’s a gray area, the National Hurricane Center has its standard.

Cut 10 (13) “…which it occurred.”

Fresh off their come from behind road win against the Baltimore Ravens the Saints welcome the undefeated Las Vegas Raiders to town for their home opener. The Raiders come into the Superdome having beaten the Dolphins and the Chargers in their first two games of the season. Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore says this Raiders team is not the same one that finished with the NFL’s worst record a year ago.

Cut 14 (11) “…go take it.”

Kickoff in the Superdome is 3:25

Today is National Seat Check Saturday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says there will be nine events happening throughout the state, but if you can’t make it to this one, don’t worry – this will not be the only event of its kind during the course of the year.

Cut 8 (06) “…hold similar events.”

A pair of LSU fraternities are being investigated on hazing allegations and code of conduct violations. The university has placed interim suspensions on the Delta Kappa Epsilon and Phi Gamma Delta chapters. Representatives from each chapter will meet with an LSU dean of students designee, and the hearings may result in the revocation, continuance, or modification of the suspensions.

LSU hosts Texas A&M tonight as the Tigers look to bounce back from a loss to Ole Miss last week. The Tigers’ offense struggled on the road as the Rebels’ pass rush disrupted the passing game. Coach Lane Kiffin said on his LSU Radio coaches show that needs to be fixed.

Cut 12 (14) “…our offense.”

The Tigers and Aggies kickoff tonight in Stadium at 6:30

This is the last weekend of September, and we’re still waiting for the year’s first hurricane in the Atlantic. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested a 13-year-old student after a gun was found inside Evergreen Junior High in Houma. Officers placed the school on lockdown Friday after learning a student might have a firearm. During a search, police found the student in a boys’ bathroom with a loaded handgun. No injuries were reported. The student is now detained at the Terrebonne Parish Juvenile Justice Complex pending a court appearance.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested a 13-year-old student after a gun was found inside Evergreen Junior High in Houma. Officers placed the school on lockdown Friday after learning a student might have a firearm. During a search, police found the student in a boys’ bathroom with a loaded handgun. No injuries were reported. The student is now detained at the Terrebonne Parish Juvenile Justice Complex pending a court appearance.

Zero hurricanes in the Atlantic through the end of September is certainly rare. So, if we get through 2026 without a single hurricane but a hurricane somehow forms in the Atlantic in early 2027, does that still mean we got through the entire hurricane season without a hurricane for the first time ever in the satellite era? LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim Keim says even though he feels there’s a gray area, the National Hurricane Center has its standard.

Cut 10 (13) “…which it occurred.”

Fresh off their come from behind road win against the Baltimore Ravens the Saints welcome the undefeated Las Vegas Raiders to town for their home opener. The Raiders come into the Superdome having beaten the Dolphins and the Chargers in their first two games of the season. Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore says this Raiders team is not the same one that finished with the NFL’s worst record a year ago.

Cut 14 (11) “…go take it.”

Kickoff in the Superdome is 3:25

Today is National Seat Check Saturday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says there will be nine events happening throughout the state, but if you can’t make it to this one, don’t worry – this will not be the only event of its kind during the course of the year.

Cut 8 (06) “…hold similar events.”

LSU filed a motion to dismiss the SEC’s lawsuit against the university, saying that the SEC is in no imminent harm after fifth-year players were not rostered. The SEC filed its initial complaint earlier in September, saying that LSU created a “competitive imbalance” and violated the conference’s First Amendment rights by attempting to sign players who declared for the NFL Draft. Attorney General Liz Murrill also issued a statement calling the lawsuit “improper and moot.” The conference said it is preparing its response in court.

We’re now in the last weekend of September, and we still have had zero hurricanes in the Atlantic all year long. There are currently two tropical storms churning in the Atlantic, both closer to Africa than North America, and neither is expected to strengthen into hurricanes. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says we have never gone this late in the year without a hurricane in the Atlantic in the satellite area, but hurricanes can form at any time of the year, not just June through November.

Cut 9 (11)  “…February, March, April.”

LSU hosts Texas A&M tonight as the Tigers look to bounce back from a loss to Ole Miss last week. Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed has given defenses fits with his dynamic rushing ability, especially the Tigers. In six quarters, he has scored seven total touchdowns against LSU. Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin says dual-threat quarterbacks are hard to stop.

Cut 13 (13) “…and runs.”

Today is National Seat Check Saturday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says what many parents might not know is that not all child car seats are alike – there are specific types depending on the child’s height and weight.

Cut 7 (10) “…a convertible seat.”

There will be nine events happening throughout the state today from nine to noon.

We’re now in the last weekend of September, and we still have had zero hurricanes in the Atlantic all year long. There are currently two tropical storms churning in the Atlantic, both closer to Africa than North America, and neither is expected to strengthen into hurricanes. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says hurricanes can form at any time of the year.

Cut 9 (11)  “…February, March, April.”

Tomorrow is National Seat Check Saturday – a good opportunity to have your car seat inspected by an expert to make sure it’s appropriate for your child and installed properly. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says what many parents might not know is that there are specific types of car seats depending on the child’s height and weight.

Cut 7 (10) “…a convertible seat.”

LSU basketball legend Bob Pettit passed away at the age of 93 on Wednesday. The Baton Rouge native was one of the first great stars of LSU sports. In fact, he has a statue outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU basketball sports information director Kent Lowe says he was legendary on and off the court.

Cut 3 (10) “…basketball player.”

LSU’s football team, meanwhile, will look to get back in the win column tomorrow night against Texas A-and-M. Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed has given defenses fits with his dynamic rushing ability, especially the Tigers. In six quarters, he has scored seven total touchdowns against LSU. Tigers Coach Lane Kiffin said on his LSU Radio coaches show that dual-threat quarterbacks are hard to stop.

Cut 13 (13) “…and runs.”

Big news out of north Louisiana as Louisiana Tech president Doctor Jim Henderson announced he’s retiring at the end of the year. Henderson cited a continuing decline in health in an email he sent to faculty and staff. Henderson has led La Tech for the last three years and during that time the school saw revenue-generating enrollment growth including record-breaking freshman classes and the highest retention rate in the U-L system.

LSU is mourning the death of one of its greatest basketball players. Bob Petit has passed away at the age of 93. Petit, who is also an NBA Hall of Famer, played for the Tigers in the 1950s and averaged over 30 points per game. He led LSU to its first final four in 1953. LSU men’s basketball sports information director Kent Lowe…

Cut 4 (13) “..of the program”

Pettit went on to a stellar, 11-year NBA career with the Hawks. He was the first ever NBA MVP in 1956 and won it again in 1959. He also helped the Hawks to an NBA title in 1958.

It’s the last weekend of September, and we’re still waiting for the first hurricane in the Atlantic. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The Saints home opener is Sunday against the Raiders. One of Las Vegas top player makers is second year running back Ashton Jeanty. Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley says Jeanty has the traits to be a great running back…

Cut 15 (09) “…good vision”

Hurricane season is almost two-thirds over, and the Atlantic has yet to see its first hurricane – only seven tropical storms. The Eastern Pacific, on the other hand, has so far had 17 named storms, including eight hurricanes, three of which have strengthened to Category Five. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the El Nino that’s keeping hurricanes at bay in the Atlantic is churning them up in the Pacific.

Cut 11 (13) “…this particular season.”

Tomorrow is National Seat Check Saturday. There will be nine events happening throughout the state from nine to noon, where parents can get important information on the proper way to keep their kids restrained inside vehicles. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says this is not the only event of its kind during the course of the year.

Cut 8 (06) “…hold similar events.”

LSU basketball icon Bob Pettit passed away this week at the age of 93. Kace Kieschinck has more.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issues fish consumption advisories for seven waterways. LDWF issued the advisories after fish tissue sampling showed mercury levels that warranted five updated and two new recommendations. The advisories bring to 52 the total number of fish consumption advisories for mercury in freshwater areas.

LSU basketball icon Bob Pettit passed away this week at the age of 93. Kace Kieschinck has more.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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This is the last weekend of September, and we’re still waiting for the year’s first hurricane in the Atlantic. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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LSU basketball legend Bob Pettit passed away at the age of 93 on Wednesday. The Baton Rouge native was one of the first great stars of LSU sports. His number 50 was the first jersey to be retired across any sport and he has a statue outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU basketball sports information director Kent Lowe says he was legendary on and off the court.

Cut 3 (10) “…basketball player.”

Pettit led the SEC in scoring all three seasons at LSU and became just the second major college player ever to average over 30 points per game in a season. He led LSU to its first Final Four in 1953, and Lowe says Pettit will never be forgotten.

Cut 4 (13) “…of the program.”

Pettit went on to a stellar, 11-year NBA career with the Hawks. He was the first ever NBA MVP in 1956 and won it again in 1959. He also helped the Hawks to an NBA title in 1958 and scored a then-record 50 points in game six to clinch the series against the Celtics. Lowe says the list of accolades goes on.

Cut 5 (11) “…20-thousand points.”

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Saturday is National Seat Check Saturday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says there will be nine events happening throughout the state from nine to noon Saturday, where parents can get important information on the proper way to keep their kids restrained inside vehicles.

Cut 6 (07) “…matter their age.”

Fischer says what many parents might not know is that not all child car seats are alike – there are specific types depending on the child’s height and weight.

Cut 7 (10) “…a convertible seat.”

Child safety seats will be available for families in need. Fischer says if you can’t make it to this one, don’t worry – this will not be the only event of its kind during the course of the year.

Cut 8 (06) “…hold similar events.”

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We’re now in the last weekend of September, and we still have had zero hurricanes in the Atlantic all year long. There are currently two tropical storms churning in the Atlantic, both closer to Africa than North America, and neither is expected to strengthen into hurricanes. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says we have never gone this late in the year without a hurricane in the Atlantic in the satellite area, but hurricanes can form at any time of the year, not just June through November.

Cut 9 (11)  “…February, March, April.”

So if we get through 2026 without a single hurricane but a hurricane somehow forms in the Atlantic in early 2027, does that still mean we got through the entire hurricane season without a hurricane for the first time ever in the satellite era? Keim says even though he feels there’s a gray area, the National Hurricane Center has its standard.

Cut 10 (13) “…which it occurred.”

While the Atlantic has been very quiet this year, the same cannot be said for the Eastern Pacific, which has so far had 17 named storms, including eight hurricanes, three of which have strengthened to Category Five. Keim says that’s actually very common, since the El Nino that’s keeping hurricanes at bay in the Atlantic is churning them up in the Pacific.

Cut 11 (13) “…this particular season.”

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LSU hosts Texas A&M tomorrow night as the Tigers look to bounce back from a loss to Ole Miss last week. The Tigers’ offense struggled on the road as the Rebels’ pass rush disrupted the passing game. Coach Lane Kiffin said on his LSU Radio coaches show that needs to be fixed.

Cut 12 (14) “…our offense.”

Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed has given defenses fits with his dynamic rushing ability, especially the Tigers. In six quarters, he has scored seven total touchdowns against LSU. Kiffin says dual-threat quarterbacks are hard to stop.

Cut 13 (13) “…and runs.”

Kickoff in Tiger Stadium is set for 6:30.

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Bet you didn’t have this on your Bingo card – the Saints playing their home opener against a Las Vegas Raiders team that’s undefeated. The Raiders come into the Superdome having beaten the Dolphins and the Chargers in their first two games of the season. Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore says this Raiders team is not the same one that finished with the NFL’s worst record a year ago.

Cut 14 (11) “…go take it.”

Second-year Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty has totaled 150 rushing yards on nearly four yards a carry this season. Jeanty was the sixth overall pick in last year’s draft out of Boise State, and Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley says it’s easy to see why.

Cut 15 (09) “…good vision.”

Kickoff in the Superdome is 3:25.