Louisiana Tech president Doctor Jim Henderson has announced his retirement as he’ll leave as the school’s leader at the end of the calendar year. Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson expects Governor Landry to have a significant role in selecting Henderson’s successor. She says State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley has emerged as a potential candidate.

Cut 12 (08) “…take the position.”

Brumley says his focus is on pre-K through 12th-grade education, where he says Louisiana schools have made historic progress.

The coroner of St. Tammany Parish is sounding the alarm on an uptick in suicides. Dr. Christopher Tape says the parish is on pace for 60 suicides this year, which would be a record. He says most of these suicides are not planned in advance.

Cut 6 (08) “…they shoot themselves.”

Tape says if you’re going through a crisis, there’s the 988 suicide prevention hotline, which you can call for whatever crisis you’re going through, whether you’re contemplating suicide or not.

A rough fourth quarter for the Saints on Sunday as they watched an 11-point third quarter lead evaporate as New Orleans lost its home opener to Las Vegas 35-27. Tyler Shough turned it over three times in the fourth quarter, including a costly interception right after the Raiders took the lead. Shough says he should not have tried to push the ball down the feel…

Cut 18 (16) “….side of the field”

New Orleans is now 1-2 and will host the Falcons a week from tonight.

The 11^th ranked LSU Tigers put together a dominating performance, beating Texas A-and-M 35 to 6 on Saturday. 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.

Election Day is now just over five weeks away; and last week, we got our second snapshot of the U.S. Senate race between Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis. Like the first poll, the poll this month by Hart Research Associates shows Letlow with a four-point lead over Davis. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says there is one important thing to note about this poll. 

Cut 7 (09) “…out to be.”

LSU exacted revenge in a big way against Texas A-and-M Saturday night, walloping them, 35-6. Safety Ty Benefield said he and his teammates emphatically showed that the defense is able to stop a mobile quarterback like Marcel Reed, holding him to minus-13 yards rushing.

Cut 15 (14) “…a lot easier.”

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 coroner of St. Tammany Parish is sounding the alarm on an uptick in suicides. Dr. Christopher Tape says the parish is on pace for 60 suicides this year, which would be a record. He notes that most victims are men who shoot themselves in the spur of the moment as opposed to planning it in advance.

For only the second time in the general election campaign for U.S. Senate, we have poll numbers.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Louisiana Tech and its Sigma Nu chapter both released statements regarding a video in which racial slurs can be heard being said over the loudspeaker at the chapter house after midnight Sunday morning. The chapter said the incident is “repugnant, unacceptable and completely contrary to the values and standards of Sigma Nu,” while the university condemned the behavior and said it will investigate the incident “fully and swiftly.”

The final weeks of September is one of the worst times for asthma flare-ups and hospital visits, so the Louisiana Department of Health is reminding you to be on the lookout for triggers and symptoms of asthma attacks. Nurse consultant Tanya Cobb recommends people with asthma have rescue medication like an inhaler close at hand wherever they go. She says families should work with their healthcare providers to develop an asthma action plan.

Cut 6 (11) “…they occur.”

The Saints let one slip away yesterday: up by 11 in the third quarter, they turned it over four times in the fourth and lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 35 to 27. New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough threw four touchdown passes, but also turned it over three times…

Cut 16 (12) “…with all of us.”

A poll paid for by the Jamie Davis campaign shows the Democrat from Tensas Parish is just four percentage points behind Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow in the U-S Senate race. Nearly all political observers have Letlow winning this race easily, but LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the race might be more competitive than originally thought…

Cut 9 (10) “…we have seen”

Louisiana Tech president Doctor Jim Henderson has announced he’s retiring at the end of the calendar year. During his tenure, Tech posted revenue-generating enrollment growth, including record freshman classes and the highest retention rate in the U-L System. Louisiana Illuminator higher education reporter Piper Hutchinson says Tech also secured 38-million dollars in federal money for research

Cut 11 (11) “…universities.”

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt injured his hamstring in Saturday night’s 35 to 6 win over Texas A-and-M. But the leg injury turned him into more of a passer than a runner as he threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns. Leavitt also completed 74-percent of his passes,,,

Cut 14 (12) “…to place it”

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough turned it over three times in the fourth quarter and New Orleans blew an 11-point lead and lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 35 to 27.

The losing continues in Natchitoches as Northwestern State lost its 16^th straight, falling to Southeastern Louisiana 52 to 21. Demons Coach Blane McCorkle…

Cut 19 (12) “…ever single day”

ULM has lost 12 in a row as they lost to Florida Atlantic.

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.

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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.