It’s Labor Day, but for LSU fans it’s Ground Hog’s Day as the Tigers football team lost their fifth straight season opener last night falling to USC 27-20. Following the game Coach Brian Kelly said he’s angry with his team after not scoring enough touchdowns and committing ten penalties…

cut 30 (06) “…same things”

Visit Lake Charles has launched the Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority (LCRSA), to boost the region’s profile as a premier destination for sporting events.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The early childhood care industry faces significant challenges. That’s the takeaway of a new survey of some 300 childcare providers in the state by the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children. Director of Policy and Research Mattilyn Batson says the cost of doing business is a big hurdle.

Cut 9 (14)  “…margins of profit.”

Batson says additional federal, and state financial assistance would help.

The Alexandria Farmers Market is celebrating ten years with special events every Tuesday this month at the farmers market location on Jackson Street in Alexandria…

cut 8 (8) “….every Tuesday”

That’s the executive director of Farm and Food at Louisiana Central Bahia (Bah-hee-ah) Nightengale says the Market now serves as many as one-thousand visitors a week.

For the fifth consecutive season, LSU has lost its season opener as the 13th ranked Tigers fell to USC 27-20. The Tigers led by four in the fourth quarter, but the Trojans scored two touchdowns in the final seven minutes. Coach Brian Kelly is not happy..

cut 17 (20) “…the game is over”

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children surveyed over 300 childcare providers around the state and the main findings found that cost of business remains high and staffing remains a concern….

Cut 11 (07) “….wages somewhere else”

That’s the Director of Policy and Research at the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Mattilyn Batson.

The Alexandria Farmers Market is celebrating its ten-year anniversary with celebrations through September. Executive Director of Farm & Food at Louisiana Central Bahia (Bah-hee-ah) Nightengale says the market is proud to have built a reputation of quality and consistency

Cut 6 (11) “…agriculture.”

Nightengale estimates the market, which sets up at First United Methodist Church in Alexandria every Tuesday afternoon sees around one thousand visitors a week from 25 parishes.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette says the school’s largest fundraising campaign, which began in 2021, has reached 450-million dollars and is hoping to reach 500million collars when the campaign concludes next year. Associate Vice President of development for U-L Lafayette, Rebecca Doucet, says the university appreciates all donationsl…

Cut 14 (07) “…makes a difference”

More than 29-thousand donors have contributed to the campaign to date.

Holiday weekends are times for beefed-up drunk driving enforcement — this weekend is no exception. Andrew Greenstein has more.

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Mother Nature could be putting a damper on the holiday weekend in South Louisiana. Chanele Stigger is a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles.

Cut 9 (09) “…skies and showers .”

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After a confusing FAFSA rollout, a new report from PAR finds less Louisiana seniors are applying for college financial aid this year. And PAR expects completed FAFSA applications in Louisiana will decline even more since BESE repealed a policy that made students apply for federal student aid to graduate. Steven Procopio with PAR says he hopes this year’s decline shows lawmakers that students need help getting financial aid.

Cut 5 (08)  “…on the table.”

LSU coaches and players have said the defense is better over last year, we’ll get an idea of how improved when the Tigers take on USC on tomorrow night. LSU head coach Brian Kelly says USC runs an air-raid offense, which usually means a lot of passing. Trojans Head Coach Lincoln Riley says running the football will also be a factor.

Cut 13 (11) “…point of emphasis.” 

Kick off tomorrow is set for 6:30.

It’s Labor Day Weekend and that means law enforcement in Louisiana will be beefing up drunk driving enforcement as part of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.  The campaign is federally funded. Greg Fisher with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission on how departments use the money.

Cut 7 (12) “…the road longer.”

The weather in South Louisiana may also affect your Labor Day Weekend travel, as there’s plenty of rain in the forecast thanks to a tropical disturbance off the coast of neighboring Texas.  Chanele Stigger with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says it’ll be overcast and rainy most of the weekend, but on the flip side…

Cut 10 (11) “…maybe low 90s.”

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60% of Louisiana high school seniors are applying for college financial aid this year, According to a report from the Public Affairs Research Council, that’s a 10% drop from last year. Steven Procopio with PAR says Louisiana still ranks second in the nation for FAFSA completions, but he’s worried that could slip because…

Cut 4 (11) “…overall nation.”

The LSU football Tigers will be looking for their first win in a season opener since 2019 tomorrow night as they take on USC in Las Vegas beginning tomorrow night at 6:30. And Coach Brian Kelley says his team’s preparation for this opener has been superb…

Cut  14 (12) “..outstanding.”

A new PAR report shows around 60% of Louisiana high school seniors are applying for college financial aid this year, a 10% drop from last year. Plus, the report says, around 92% of parish public school districts saw fewer seniors completing FAFSA by June 28 compared to last year. Steven Procopio with PAR…

Cut 3 (11) “…a lot of it.”

Another holiday weekend is upon us; and thus, law enforcement will be out in full force cracking down on drunk driving. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is in effect through Monday.

Cut 6 (13) “…notice of that.”

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Looks like it could be a pretty wet Labor Day weekend in South Louisiana. Chanele Stigger is a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles and says the rain is something that we can all use, given the weather we’ve had recently.

Cut 11 (09) ” ….weather is welcomed.”

A tropical disturbance off the coast of Texas is helping to fuel the rain Louisiana will experience this weekend.

The LSU football tigers won’t have to worry about the weather here as we find out how improved the purple and gold defense is as they take on USC tomorrow night in Las Vegas.  Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley is considered one of the best play callers in college football and LSU coach Brian Kelly says Riley will keep you on your toes….

Cut 12 (08) “…non-traditional.”

Mother Nature could be putting a damper on the holiday weekend in South Louisiana. Chanele Stigger is a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles.

Cut 9 (09) “…skies and showers .”

The flip side of the coin is, when rain is not falling, it will actually be quite pleasant to be outside, with highs only in the mid 80’s to low 90’s.

This holiday weekend, law enforcement will be out in full force cracking down on drunk driving. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the federally funded Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is in effect through Monday all to save lives.

Cut 8 (09)  “…their seat belt.”

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After a confusing FAFSA rollout, a new report from PAR finds less Louisiana seniors are applying for college financial aid this year. Mel Bridges has the details.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 

New Orleans jury has found Preston Higgs guilty of murdering his girlfriend, Liz Quackenbush, with an axe in 2021.   The verdict came yesterday after a three-day trial.  The prosecutor in the case said Higgs’ claim of self-defense was “lunacy”.  Higgs is set to be sentenced later this year.

Holiday weekends are times for beefed-up drunk driving enforcement — this weekend is no exception. Andrew Greenstein has more.

Cut 1 (30) …I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

South Louisiana is in for some rain this weekend. Chanele Stigger, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says given the weather we’ve had recently, the rain is something that we can all use.

Cut 11 (09) ” ….weather is welcomed.”

The National Hurricane Center says this weather has about a 20-percent chance of development over the next seven days.

A new report from the Public Affairs Research Council shows around 60% of Louisiana high school seniors are applying for college financial aid this year, a 10% drop from last year. Louisiana still ranks second nationally for FAFSA completions, but Steven Procopio with PAR says he’s worried that rank could slip.
Cut 4 (11) “…overall nation.”
PAR expects completed FAFSA applications in Louisiana are to decline even further after BESE repealed a policy that made students apply for federal student aid to graduate.

LSU is looking for its first win in a season opener since 2019. Brian Kelly’s Tigers have lost the last two seasons to Florida State. He says the team’s preparation for this opener has been superb…

Cut  14 (12) “..outstanding.”

Kick off is Sunday night at 6:30.

A new report from the Public Affairs Research Council shows around 60% of Louisiana high school seniors are applying for college financial aid this year, a 10% drop from last year. Steven Procopio with PAR…
Cut 3 (11) “…a lot of it.”
The report goes on to say around 92% of parish public school districts saw fewer seniors completing FAFSA by June 28 compared to last year.

Mother Nature could be putting a damper on the holiday weekend in South Louisiana. Chanele Stigger is a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles.
Cut 9 (09) “…skies and showers.”
The flip side of the coin is, when rain is not falling, it will actually be quite pleasant to be outside, with highs in the mid-80s to the low 90s.

Law enforcement is out in full force cracking down on drunk driving this Labor Day weekend. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is a federally funded program that allows departments to use the money as they wish to combat drunk driving.
Cut 7 (12) “…the road longer.”
Other departments could use the money for additional patrols or other needs.

LSU is looking for its first win in a season opener since 2019. The Tigers take on USC on Sunday night. LSU head coach Brian Kelly says Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley runs an air-raid offense, which usually means a lot of passing. Riley says running the football is also important to their success…

Cut 13 (11) “…point of emphasis.” 

Kelly says the team’s preparation for this opener has been superb. Kickoff is Sunday night at 6:30.

Mother Nature could be putting a damper on the holiday weekend in South Louisiana. Chanele Stigger is a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles.

Cut 9 (09) “…skies and showers .”

A tropical disturbance off the coast of Texas is helping to fuel the rain Louisiana will experience this weekend. The National Hurricane Center is giving the disturbance a low chance of developing over the next seven days.

Another holiday weekend is upon us and law enforcement will be out in full force cracking down on drunk driving. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission…

Cut 6 (13) “…notice of that.”

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is in effect through Monday.

After a confusing FAFSA rollout, a new report from PAR finds less Louisiana seniors are applying for college financial aid this year. Mel Bridges has the details.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 

LSU coaches and players have said the defense is better over last year, we’ll get an idea of how improved when the Tigers take on USC on Sunday night. Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley is considered one of the best play callers in college football and LSU coach Brian Kelly says Riley will keep you on your toes….

Cut 12 (08) “…non-traditional.”

Kelly says USC runs an air-raid offense, which usually means a lot of passing.

A new PAR report shows around 60% of Louisiana high school seniors are applying for college financial aid this year, a 10% drop from last year. Steven Procopio with PAR expects completed FAFSA applications in Louisiana will decline further since BESE repealed a policy that made FAFSA completion a high school graduation requirement. Procopio says he hopes this year’s decline shows lawmakers that students need help getting financial aid.

Cut 5 (08)  “…on the table.”

For more information on the FAFSA, you can visit the Federal Student Aid Office’s website at studentaid.gov.

The LSU-USC game is a hot ticket on the secondary ticket market. Stubhub spokesperson Joseph Bocanegra (Bo-cuh-nay-gruh)….

Cut 10 (12) “….played Arizona”

Boanegra says residents from Louisiana are buying more tickets than those from southern California.

Holiday weekends are times for beefed-up drunk driving enforcement — this weekend is no exception. Andrew Greenstein has more.

Cut 1 (30) …I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

South Louisiana is in for some rain this weekend. Chanele Stigger, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says given the weather we’ve had recently, the rain is something that we can all use.

Cut 11 (09) ” ….weather is welcomed.”

The National Hurricane Center says this weather has about a 20-percent chance of development over the next seven days.