Acting on a tip, Narcotics detectives and SWAT officers captured the last of the three inmates that escaped the St. Landry Parish Jail earlier this month. Major Mark LeBlanc says 24-year-old Keith Eli was found hiding in a structure behind a residence. Authorities are investigating how the happened.

Cut 7 (13) “…investigation on that.”

President Trump is once again ramping up efforts to wrest Greenland away from Denmark and He’s named Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to the island. Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says…

Cut 4 (12) “…force to diplomacy.”

Alford says by tapping Landry as special envoy to Greenland, Trump is telling the world he is very serious in his quest to capture Greenland.

A pair of Saints legends may have stepped off the Superdome field for the last time Sunday. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

You wouldn’t know it by stepping outside, but it is now officially winter. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says at least in the early part of winter, the operative words are “La Nina,” which will make for a rather mild winter.

Cut 12 (11) “…than normal temperatures.”

President Trump is enlisting the help of Governor Landry in escalating his quest for Greenland. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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A pair of Saints legends may have stepped off the Superdome field for the last time Sunday. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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By naming Governor Landry special envoy to Greenland, President Trump is once again ramping up efforts to wrest the island from Denmark. In a social media post thanking Trump, Landry said, in his words, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.” Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says the choice of Landry as special envoy to Greenland is an interesting one.

Cut 3 (10) “…least very entertaining.”

Denmark says it’s deeply upset by the move, with that country’s foreign minister calling Landry’s comments completely unacceptable. Alford says Trump has had visions of making Greenland a part of the U.S. for a while, dating back to his first presidency.

Cut 4 (12) “…force to diplomacy.”

Alford says by tapping Landry as special envoy to Greenland, Trump is telling the world he is very serious in his quest to capture Greenland.

Cut 5 (14) “…an entire state.”

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The last of the three inmates who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail earlier this month has been captured. Major Mark LeBlanc says narcotics detectives and SWAT officers acted very quickly on a tip received late last week and found 24-year-old Keith Eli.

Cut 6 (11) “…coming to anybody.”

Earlier, Johnathan Joseph surrendered to authorities, and Joseph Harrington shot himself to death during a standoff with police in Port Barre. Major LeBlanc says while the two surviving inmates are back in custody, the investigation into their escape is still ongoing.

Cut 7 (13) “…investigation on that.”

LeBlanc says Sheriff Bobby Guidroz has offered to fund the replacement of the locks in the jail facility, since they have long outlived their usefulness.

Cut 8 (12) “…exceeding 40 years.”

They’ve also beefed up staffing and have implemented very strict monitoring of security protocols.

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Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan and tight end Taysom Hill both posted stellar, emotional performances in what could have been their last game in the Superdome yesterday. Hill, an x-factor for the Saints offense for nearly a decade, became the only player in the Super Bowl era to total over 1,000 yards rushing, receiving and passing. He says he reflected on his time in New Orleans on his drive to the stadium.

Cut 9 (14)  “…special day.”

Hill saw a career-high 17 touches for 116 yards and capped off a historic day with a 38-yard touchdown pass.

Jordan has been a star on the Black and Gold defensive front for 15 years and his 130 sacks ranks 17^th in NFL history. Two of those came in back-to-back plays Sunday as the 36-year-old remains as impactful as ever. Jordan says he doesn’t know what the future holds, but even without a contract for next season, he’s all-in on New Orleans.

Cut 10 (11) “…or not”

Both remain focused on the final two weeks of the season and have yet to make any public decisions about their futures, but with the momentum the Saints have closing out the season, each have remained dedicated to the team, franchise, and city they’ve made home.

Cut 11 (13) “…let’s go.”

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You wouldn’t know it by stepping outside, but it is now officially winter. The winter solstice arrived at 9:03 yesterday morning, marking the point where the North Pole is at its furthest distance from the sun. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says at least in the early part of winter, the operative words are “La Nina,” which will make for a rather mild winter.

Cut 12 (11) “…than normal temperatures.”

Keim says with a La Nina, the jet stream is displaced to the north, and that means areas north of Louisiana won’t have it as pleasant as we do.

Cut 13 (11)  “…here in Louisiana.”

Keim says if you’re looking forward to strapping on your skates and hockey gear and playing a pickup game of shinny on Canal Street in New Orleans like you were able to do last January, don’t hold your breath – it’s highly unlikely that we’ll see another snowstorm in South Louisiana.

Cut 14 (13) “…a normal winter.”

President Trump is enlisting the help of Governor Landry in escalating his quest for Greenland. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis was accused of DUI over the weekend. According to State Police, Lewis was pulled over because he was driving without headlights on Saturday. Lewis was issued a citation for driving under the influence but was not taken into custody since West Baton Rouge does not book those accused of first offence DWI. Lewis serves as public service commissioner for District 3 which includes New Orleans, the River Parishes, and part of Baton Rouge.

The last of the three inmates who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail earlier this month has been captured. Major Mark LeBlanc says 24-year-old Keith Eli was found hiding in a structure behind a residence. An investigation into the escape is underway and LeBlanc says Sheriff Bobby Guidroz has offered to fund the replacement of the locks at the jail.

Cut 8 (12) “…exceeding 40 years.”

Staffing has been beefed up at the jail.

Beloved Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has been a star on the Black and Gold for 15 years and his 130 sacks ranks 17^th in NFL history. Two of those came in back-to-back plays Sunday as the 36-year-old remains as impactful as ever. Jordan says he doesn’t know what the future holds, but even without a contract for next season, he’s all-in on New Orleans.

Cut 10 (11) “…or not”

By naming Governor Landry special envoy to Greenland, President Trump is once again ramping up efforts to wrest the island from Denmark. In a social media post thanking Trump, Landry said, in his words, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.” Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says the choice of Landry as special envoy to Greenland is an interesting one.

Cut 3 (10) “…least very entertaining.”

The last of the three inmates who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail earlier this month has been captured. Major Mark LeBlanc says narcotics detectives and SWAT officers acted very quickly on a tip received late last week and found 24-year-old Keith Eli.

Cut 6 (11) “…coming to anybody.”

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan and tight end Taysom Hill both posted stellar, emotional performances in what could have been their last game in the Superdome yesterday. Hill, an x-factor for the Saints offense for nearly a decade, became the only player in the Super Bowl era to total over 1,000 yards rushing, receiving and passing. He says he reflected on his time in New Orleans on his drive to the stadium.

Cut 9 (14)  “…special day.”

Hill capped off a historic day with a 38-yard touchdown pass.

A new side hustle – and an escalation. President Trump appoints Governor Landry as special envoy to Greenland. In a social media post thanking Trump, Landry said, quote, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.” Denmark’s foreign minister calls Landry’s comments completely unacceptable.

It’s going to be a spectacular line of fire along the banks of the Mississippi River Christmas Eve. Andre Champagne explains.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Two weeks later, Georgia now knows its opponent in the Sugar Bowl, and it’s a familiar one – Ole Miss. The Rebels won their way to the game by beating Tulane Saturday, 41-10. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says Bulldogs and Rebels fans can take in some special Sugar Bowl events the day before the game. 

Cut 15 (09) “…to the public.”

The NFL team that plays its home games in the Superdome ended its home schedule on a high yesterday. The Saints beat the Jets, 29-6, for their third straight win. Late in the third quarter, the Saints took a 16-6 lead on a 23-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Shough to Chris Olave. Shough said that was the play that started to break the game open

Cut 19 (09) “…him the ball.”

By naming Governor Landry special envoy to Greenland, President Trump is once again ramping up efforts to wrest the island from Denmark. In a social media post thanking Trump, Landry said, in his words, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.” Denmark says it’s deeply upset by the move.

Data center mania has gripped Louisiana, with construction getting underway on one in Central Louisiana this month. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

On Christmas Eve, dozens of bonfires will be lit along the banks of the Mississippi River. St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne says the lighting of the bonfires is a tradition that has gone on for centuries.

Cut 4 (07) “…St. James Parish.”

The majority of the bonfires takes place on the east bank, starting on the levees of Gramercy and making their way to St. John the Baptist Parish.

And on New Year’s Day, it will be Georgia and Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl. Ole Miss won its way there Saturday with a 41-10 win over Tulane. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says Georgia fans have become somewhat accustomed to making the trip to New Orleans to ring in the new year through the years.

Cut 14 (11) “…football team too.”

The two teams met in Athens October 18th, with Georgia winning in a shootout, 43-35.

The arrests of 67 registered sex offenders in a month-long sting is proof that the battle against online child predators is never-ending. West Monroe Police Chief Jason Pleasant says last week, unrelated to Operation Access Denied, his officers arrested a man on child porn charges, with the count number mind-boggling.

Cut 11 (09) “…of video voyeurism.”

It’s going to be quite the spectacle along the Mississippi River Christmas Eve as dozens of bonfires will be set ablaze along the banks, in a tradition that dates back centuries. St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne says the bonfires start on the levees of Gramercy and make their way up all the way to St. John the Baptist Parish.

Cut 6 (09) “…in Convent.”

Georgia now knows its Sugar Bowl opponent – and it’s a familiar one. Ole Miss won its way to the Sugar Bowl Saturday after beating Tulane in the first round of the College Football Playoff, 41-10. Georgia and Ole Miss met in Athens October 18th, with Georgia winning in a shootout, 43-35. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says the fact that this is an all-SEC matchup does not take away from the luster of the game.

Cut 13 (09)  “…with that league.”

Despite the lopsided loss to Ole Miss, Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall, who now leaves to coach Florida, said the 2025 Tulane Green Wave football team will walk together forever.

Cut 18 (14)  “…phone call away.”

It’s going to be a spectacular line of fire along the banks of the Mississippi River Christmas Eve. Andre Champagne explains.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Special Envoy to Greenland.  That announcement came over the weekend.  Landry posted on “X” his thanks for the nod to the volunteer position, assuring residents here that the role in no way affects his position as Governor of Louisiana.
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It’s an exciting time for West Feliciana Parish, as construction is now underway on the Hut 8 data center. Even though it won’t be up and running until 2027, Hut 8 has already secured its first tenant in A-I safety and research company Anthropic. Parish President Kenny Havard says the data center will triple the parish’s tax revenue and create lots of jobs.

Cut 8 (08) “…15-hundred construction jobs..”

One of the big concerns about data centers is about the massive energy required to power them. Havard says the Hut 8 data center won’t be pulling any water off the aquifer.

Cut 9 (06)  “…or whatever with.”

Tulane’s rematch against Ole Miss in the first round of the College Football Playoff went nearly identically to their matchup from exactly four months earlier, with the Rebels trouncing the Green Wave, 41-10. The stage is now set for the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans as the Rebels will take on the Georgia Bulldogs January 1^st.

It’s a game-changer for West Feliciana Parish, as construction is now underway on the Hut 8 data center. Even though it won’t be up and running until 2027, Hut 8 has already secured its first tenant in A-I safety and research company Anthropic. Parish President Kenny Havard says the data center will triple the parish’s tax revenue.

Cut 7 (07) “…plus the 41.”

Havard says the Hut 8 data center will create one-hundred plus jobs just in the first phase and 15-hundred construction jobs in all.

After Operation Access Denied let to the arrests of 67 people in a month-long sex offender sting in the northern part of Louisiana, Attorney General Liz Murril says her office will try to replicate the successful sting in other parts of the state…and she has a stern warning for child sex predators.

Cut 12 (13) “…violating the law.”

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The Sugar Bowl matchup is now set. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Christmas in parts of Louisiana is unlike no other as dozens of bonfires are set to be lit along the banks of the Mississippi River once again this Christmas Eve.   St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne says the bonfires are a longstanding tradition and most will take place on the east bank.

Cut 5 (07) “…Paulina area.”

It’s going to be a spectacular line of fire along the banks of the Mississippi River Christmas Eve. Andre Champagne explains.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

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Data center mania has gripped Louisiana, with construction getting underway on one in Central Louisiana this month. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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The Sugar Bowl matchup is now set. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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On Christmas Eve, dozens of bonfires will be lit along the banks of the Mississippi River. St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne says the lighting of the bonfires is a tradition that has gone on for centuries.

Cut 4 (07) “…St. James Parish.”

Dufresne says the majority of the bonfires takes place on the east bank of the Mississippi River.

Cut 5 (07) “…Paulina area.”

Dufresne says the bonfires start on the levees of Gramercy and make their way up all the way to St. John the Baptist Parish.

Cut 6 (09) “…in Convent.”

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It’s a game-changer for West Feliciana Parish, as construction is now underway on the Hut 8 data center. Even though it won’t be up and running until 2027, Hut 8 has already secured its first tenant in A-I safety and research company Anthropic. Parish President Kenny Havard says the data center will triple the parish’s tax revenue.

Cut 7 (07) “…plus the 41.”

Havard says not only will the Hut 8 data center create tax revenue, but it will also create jobs.

Cut 8 (08) “…15-hundred construction jobs..”

One of the big concerns about data centers is about the massive energy required to power them. Havard says the Hut 8 data center won’t be pulling any water off the aquifer.

Cut 9 (06)  “…or whatever with.”

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The arrests of 67 people in a month-long sex offender sting underscores the fact that the battle against child sex predators is never ending. During the month-long operation last month, agents from more than 30 departments joined forces to arrest sex offenders using social media to commit additional crimes against children. Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb says it doesn’t matter where a child lives, all it takes for a child to become a victim are a device and access to the internet.

Cut 10 (10) “…be a victim.”

West Monroe Police Chief Jason Pleasant says last week, unrelated to Operation Access Denied, his officers arrested a man on child porn charges, with the count number mind-boggling.

Cut 11 (09) “…of video voyeurism.”

Attorney General Liz Murrill says this operation focused on North Louisiana, and her office will try to replicate it in other parts of the state – and as such, she has a stern message for child sexual predators everywhere.

Cut 12 (13) “…violating the law.”

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Georgia now knows its Sugar Bowl opponent – and it’s a familiar one. Ole Miss won its way to the Sugar Bowl Saturday after beating Tulane in the first round of the College Football Playoff, 41-10. The two teams met in Athens October 18th, with Georgia winning in a shootout, 43-35. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says the fact that this is an all-SEC matchup does not take away from the luster of the game.

Cut 13 (09)  “…with that league.”

Hundley says fans of both teams will pack the Superdome New Year’s Day – especially Georgia fans, who have become somewhat accustomed to making the trip to New Orleans to ring in the new year through the years.

Cut 14 (11) “…football team too.”

And as Bulldogs and Rebels fans take in all the sights and sounds of the Big Easy, they can take in some special Sugar Bowl events the day before the game.

Cut 15 (09) “…to the public.”

This matchup for Ole Miss means the Rebels will play in rematches for the first two rounds of the College Football Playoff. The winner will advance to the Fiesta Bowl to face the winner of the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Miami.

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Second verse, same as the first – Tulane’s rematch against Ole Miss in the first round of the College Football Playoff went nearly identically to their matchup from exactly four months earlier, with the Rebels trouncing the Green Wave, 41-10. Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall said after the game the team dug itself an early hole that it could not dig out of.

Cut 16 (14) “…the whole game.”

The loss not only ends Tulane’s season, but it also ends Sumrall’s two-year stint in New Orleans, as he now moves on to Gainesville to become the head coach of the Florida Gators. Sumrall had a message for his team in the locker room after the game.

Cut 17 (13)  “…no it’s not.”

Despite the lopsided loss, Sumrall said the 2025 Tulane Green Wave football team will walk together forever.

Cut 18 (14)  “…phone call away.”

While Tulane ends its season 11-and-3, Ole Miss moves on to what will be an all-SEC Sugar Bowl against Georgia New Year’s Day.

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The Saints are building momentum for the future. Behind 308 yards passing from Tyler Shough, the Saints pulled away in the second half and beat the Jets, 29-6, in their home finale of the season. It was the Saints’ third win in a row and their fourth in their last six games. Shough also threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Chris Olave late in the third quarter to pad the Saints’ lead to ten points. Shough said that was the play that started to break the game open for the Saints.

Cut 19 (09) “…him the ball.”

Olave also caught a 38-yard touchdown pass from Taysom Hill with less than two minutes left in the game. In all, Olave had 148 yards on ten receptions, including those two touchdown catches. This season, Olave has 1,044 yards receiving and eight touchdown catches, five of which after Shough replaced Spencer Rattler as the starting quarterback. Olave says this season has been a 180 from last season.

Cut 20 (14) “…a great year.”

Taysom Hill became the first player in the Super Bowl era to achieve one-thousand yards rushing, one-thousand yards receiving and one-thousand yards passing in a career. The Saints will try to make it four in a row Sunday in Nashville against the Titans.