Dove hunting season opens Saturday. Biologist Richard Temple with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds hunters to follow all state and federal regulations, including obtaining the proper licenses.

Cut 4 (06) “…HIP certified.”

Temple also emphasizes the importance of adhering to daily bag limits, which are set at 15 doves per hunter per day.

The day is almost here – the Saints get their 2024 season underway Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Coach Dennis Allen says he’s looking for another strong start.

Cut 15 (17) “…to play football.”

Kickoff at the Superdome Sunday is noon.

Six more neglected horses and ponies have been taken into custody by Louisiana humane groups, adding to a growing number of equine neglect cases.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests a juvenile during the overnight hours for allegedly making a social media threat to shoot up Iowa high school. The 15-year-old was taken into custody at around one this morning and has been booked into the Juvenile Detention Center.

The Lake Charles Skyline will be forever changed Saturday morning as the iconic Capital One Tower is set to be demolished. The implosion is scheduled for 8:00 A.M but the Lake Charles Police Department and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office will be enforcing an exclusion zone beginning at 6:30 A.M. and anyone in the area near the Lake must be indoors for safety as dust and debris will be in the air. Anyone parking along I-10 to watch the implosion will be forced to leave and possibly towed.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced that dove hunting season will officially open tomorrow to January 14, 2025. As a popular event for Louisiana hunters, the dove season marks the beginning of Louisiana’s fall hunting schedule. LDWF Biologist Richards Temple says Louisiana is divided into a North and South zone…

Cut 3 (11) “…north-south zones is.”

Six more neglected horses and ponies have been taken into custody by Louisiana humane groups, adding to a growing number of equine neglect cases. HSLA Director Jeff Dorson is urging the public to report any signs of animal neglect and to support rescue efforts through donations or adoption. They also stress the importance of responsible horse ownership, reminding potential owners to carefully consider the cost and long-term commitment required to care for equine animals.

Cut 11 (12) “…not looking well.”

With many parts of Louisiana not having dedicated humane programs Dorson asks people to not purchase animals if they’re not ready and willing to care for them properly.

This Saturday’s matchup between Nicholls State and LSU was originally scheduled for 2020 until COVID altered those plans, and Colonel’s head coach, Tim Rebowe was excited to get it rescheduled. And though it’s a mismatch, Rebowe says his team is looking forward to running onto the field at Death Valley.

Cut 13 (10) “…the flagship school” 

Rebowe says along with a huge payday, this game provides a great opportunity to get the word out about the school and the football team.

As Six more neglected horses and ponies have been taken into custody by Louisiana humane groups, HSLA Director Jeff Dorson says the rise in equine neglect cases is alarming. He says they are seeing an increase in reports of horses and ponies being abandoned or left in unhealthy environments. Dorson attributes this surge to financial hardship among owners, who are struggling to afford proper feed, medical care, and shelter for their animals.

Cut 10 (12) “…in these fields.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced that dove hunting season will officially open tomorrow. LDWF Biologist Richards Temple reminds hunters to adhere to daily bag limits, which are set at 15 doves per hunter per day, and he says it’s looking like this will be a great start to the season.

Cut 5 (06) “…hunters out there.”

Dove hunting season continues through January 14.

Fans going to Saturday’s LSU home opener will be in for an enhanced gameday experience. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Nicholls State comes to Baton Rouge Saturday night. Even though this is a mismatch on paper, Colonel’s head coach Tim Rebowe says this game provides a great opportunity to get the word out about the school and the football team.

Cut  14 (08) “..type of stuff.”

Rebowe points out that Nicholls, the defending Southland Conference Champion, is the last Division One team in Louisiana to play LSU.

It may be a mismatch on paper, but Nicholls is looking forward to running onto the field at Death Valley to take on LSU. This matchup was originally scheduled for 2020 until COVID altered those plans, and Colonels Coach Tim Rebowe was excited to get it rescheduled.

Cut 12 (08) “…here it is.”

While nearly everyone expects LSU to handily beat Nicholls, the Colonels are actually a good team in their own right. They’re the defending Southland Conference champions; and Rebowe is the reigning conference coach of the year.

Dove hunting season opens tomorrow. Biologist Richards Temple with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds hunters to follow all state and federal regulations, including obtaining the proper licenses.

Cut 4 (06) “…HIP certified.”

Temple also emphasizes the importance of adhering to daily bag limits, which are set at 15 doves per hunter per day.

Six more neglected horses and ponies have been taken into custody by Louisiana humane groups, adding to a growing number of equine neglect cases.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests a juvenile during the overnight hours for allegedly making a social media threat to shoot up Iowa high school. The 15-year-old was taken into custody at around one this morning and has been booked into the Juvenile Detention Center.

An iconic part of the Lake Charles skyline will come crashing down tomorrow morning.

Cut 2 (31) “….I’m Andrew Greenstein”

Saturday night’s LSU-Nicholls game marks the start of the 100^th season of football inside Tiger Stadium. Chief Operation Officer and Deputy Athletic Director at LSU, Keli Zinn says Death Valley has new scoreboards and other enhancements…

Cut 8 (10) “…everybody who’s there”

Kick-off is at 6:30.

If you believe in Bigfoot, there’s a festival in Natchitoches with your name all over it. The Louisiana Bigfoot Festival will be held from ten to six tomorrow at the Natchitoches Events Center. Organizer Carl Chism (CHIZZ-im) says there will be five featured speakers.

Cut 10 (07) “…their encounters themselves.”

There are some people who claim they’ve spotted Bigfoot in the Kisatchie National Forest. Last July, the New York Post reported on a story that high school graduates from Houma called the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s office after seeing a large animal that resembled Bigfoot.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced that dove hunting season will officially open tomorrow to January 14, 2025. As a popular event for Louisiana hunters, the dove season marks the beginning of Louisiana’s fall hunting schedule. LDWF Biologist Richards Temple says Louisiana is divided into a North and South zone…

Cut 3 (11) “…north-south zones is.”

As the season approaches, LDWF is working to ensure that hunting areas are well-maintained and ready for the influx of hunters.

Fans going to Saturday’s home opener at Death Valley will be in for a special experience. Tiger Stadium underwent several improvements during the offseason in preparation for its 100th year.

Cut 6 (08) “…exist this season.”

If you want to experience the improvements with 100-thousand of your closest friends, kickoff Saturday is at 6:30.

An iconic part of the Lake Charles skyline will be coming down tomorrow morning. The Capital One Tower will be imploded at eight a-m. Most of the tower’s windows were blown out during Hurricane Laura four years ago. It stood in disrepair ever since; and given the cost to bring it back up to code, Demolition project manager Josh Stevens says the only viable option was to knock it down.

Cut 29 (17) “…six stories tall.”

Louisiana’s Second Amendment sales tax holiday is set for this weekend.  During the holiday, eligible purchases, including rifles, pistols, shotguns, ammunition, archery gear, and select hunting accessories, are exempt from the state’s sales tax. West Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey says the holiday also benefits local retailers, who often see increased foot traffic and sales during the weekend…

Cut 14 (12) “…to protect.”

An iconic part of the Lake Charles skyline will be coming down tomorrow morning. Andrew Greenstein has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

New Iberia Fire Department responded to a call for a house fire located in the 200 block of San Jose Street.  When firefighters arrived, they found two people who had been able to escape, on of them injured, and a third person still inside.  Firefighters were able to locate the 56-year-old man and pull him from the fire, but life-saving efforts were unsuccessful.  State Fire Marshal deputies determined the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction in the home’s hallway near the living room.

Louisiana’s Second Amendment sales tax holiday is set for this weekend, allowing residents to purchase firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies without state sales tax. The annual event usually takes place in September.  West Monroe Senator Steward Cathey says it’s a popular tradition for gun enthusiasts and hunters preparing for the season.

Cut 13 (09)  “…weekend alone.”

If you believe in Bigfoot, there’s a festival in Natchitoches with your name all over it. The Louisiana Bigfoot Festival will be held from ten to six tomorrow at the Natchitoches Events Center.  Organizer, Jeff Tarpley, says this will be the first of what’s intended to be an annual event.

Cut 11 (13) “…festival than Natchitoches?”

The event goes from ten to six. Admission is ten dollars for adults and five dollars for kids.  And I assume Sasquaches get in for free.

The Louisiana House Insurance Committee is meeting today for the third time since July to address the ongoing auto insurance crisis. House Insurance Chairman Gabe Firment (FUR-mint) says the committee is focusing on several factors like gender, race, credit score as well as…

Cut 5 (11) “…in the state.”

Firment says the average annual premium in the state exceeds 25-hundred dollars.

If you believe in Bigfoot, there’s a festival in Natchitoches with your name all over it. The Louisiana Bigfoot Festival will be held from ten to six tomorrow at the Natchitoches Events Center. Organizer Jeff Tarpley says this is an event for the whole family.

Cut 12 (07) “…oriented for sure.”

The event goes from ten to six.

An iconic part of the Lake Charles skyline will be coming down tomorrow morning. Project manager Josh Stevens says the Capital One Tower will be the tallest building his company has ever demolished.

Cut 8 (17) “…six stories tall.”

Most of the tower’s windows were blown out during Hurricane Laura four years ago. It stood in disrepair ever since; and given the cost to bring it back up to code, the only viable option was to knock it down.

An Avolleyes (ah-VOY-ess) Parish woman is arrested in connection with a string of crimes. Alexandria Police say 27-year-old Anais Brown of Simmesport forced her way into a home, fired a gun, carjacked a vehicle and forced the driver to withdraw money from an ATM. She then allegedly carjacked another vehicle and forced that driver out. Police found Brown in that vehicle and arrested her.

The Louisiana House Insurance Committee convenes today for the third time since July to address the ongoing auto insurance crisis. House Insurance Chairman Gabe Firment says Louisiana drivers face steep costs, with average annual premiums exceeding $2,500…

Cut 4 (11) “…of these meetings.”

Any potential auto insurance reform ideas could be brought up for a vote during a possible special session early next year.

If you believe in Bigfoot, there’s a festival in Natchitoches with your name all over it. The Louisiana Bigfoot Festival will be held from ten to six tomorrow at the Natchitoches Events Center. Organizer Carl Chism (CHIZZ-im) says there will be five featured speakers.

Cut 10 (07) “…their encounters themselves.”

There are some people who claim they’ve spotted Bigfoot in the Kisatchie National Forest. Last July, the New York Post reported on a story that high school graduates from Houma called the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s office after seeing a large animal that resembled Bigfoot.

The Capital One Tower in Lake Charles has stood as a reminder of the devastation left behind from Hurricane Laura four years ago, but the 375 foot tall building will come crashing down tomorrow as it will be imploded…

Cut 9 (10) “…arranged”

That’s Josh Stevens of Lloyd D Nabors Demolition. His company oversees taking the building down. The skyscraper lost most of its windows from Hurricane Laura’s 130-mile per hour plus winds. The implosion will take place at 8 AM tomorrow.

Louisiana’s Second Amendment sales tax holiday is this weekend, allowing residents to purchase firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies without having to pay state and local sales taxes. West Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey says this sales tax holiday brings out of state visitors.

Cut 13 (09)  “…weekend alone.”

And tomorrow is the start of dove hunting season in Louisiana.

Busy day at the state capitol today as several committees are meeting to discuss the state’s auto insurance rates, which are among the highest in the country. House Insurance Chairman Gabe Firment says this is one of the biggest issues the state is facing…

Cut 6 (12) “….to this issue”

At today’s hearing, they will discuss how attorney advertising impacts rates and whether gender should be a factor in premiums, single women have higher rates than married women.

Tomorrow is the start of dove hunting season and this weekend it’s the Second Amendment Sales Tax holiday, which means guns, ammunition and hunting supplies are exempt from the state’s 0.45 percent sales tax. Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey sponsored the legislation that brought back this sales tax holiday…

Cut 15 (07) “….provides that relief”

If you’re a believer in Bigfoot, there’s a festival tomorrow with your name all over it. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a minor during the overnight hours for making a social media threat to Iowa high school.

Friday night football returns to Louisiana and there’s a big game in Lincoln Parish as two of the top teams in Class Five-A meet, defending state champion Ruston hosts Acadiana.