Governor Landry promotes Gary Westcott to Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Westcott says his priorities will include fixing the state’s prison system and enhancing public safety.
Cut 5 (09) “…in the past.”
Westcott was deputy secretary under Jimmy LeBlanc, who stepped down yesterday due to health reasons.

Congressman Garret Graves announces Louisiana will receive 104-million-dollars in “lagniappe” federal funds for transportation and infrastructure projects. Graves says while this funding is a significant step forward, Louisiana still faces substantial infrastructure challenges, and that continued investment will be necessary.
Cut 9 (07) “…for decades.”
Graves says currently, the Capital Region has the fourth worst traffic in America.

Just two days to go before LSU’s big game against USC in Las Vegas. Joseph Bocanegra with Stub Hub says while the game is sold out, you can still get into Allegiant Stadium for less than 200-dollars.
Cut 12 (09) “…they’re able.”
Bocanegra says LSU/USC is Stub Hub’s best selling game of the season, followed by tomorrow night’s Notre Dame-Texas A&M game in College Station.

The Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival is underway in Morgan City. Mother nature could put a damper on this year’s festivities, as there’s a flood watch in effect for the area. Still, Festival Association President Nelson Cortez says they’re expecting a lot of people this year.
Cut 15 (06) “…the five days.”
The festival is sponsored and financed solely by donations, and Cortez says they usually raise more than 100-thousand dollars each year.

The Louisiana Department of Education has provided schools and teachers a guide on how Artificial Intelligence can be used safely and effectively in the classroom by students. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education president Ronnie Morris served on Louisiana’s A-I task force…

Cut 23 (10) “…solve the problem”

Morris says A-I can help personalize learning experiences.

Congressman Garret Graves announces Louisiana will receive 104-million-dollars in “lagniappe” federal funds for transportation and infrastructure projects…

Cut 7 (12) “…shovel-ready.”

Graves says this money can help complete the LA 1 extension in Lafourche Parish.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette says its managing about 600-million dollars in projects which will transform the campus. One of the those projects is 55-million dollar Engineering Student-Centered Collaborative Building…

Cut 30 (06) “…parking garage”

That’s Director of Facility Management, Scott Hebert, who also says the College of Engineering’s Madison Hall is being renovated.

The Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival is underway in Morgan City, this is the 89^th year for the festival that honors the two biggest industries for St. Mary Parish, oil and gas and the shrimping industry…

Cut 14 (14) “….started from that”

Festival Association President Nelson Cortez says the traditional Blessing of the Fleet will take place Sunday morning.

Louisiana has a new prisons chief. Andrew Greenstein has more.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Louisiana can use more money for roads and Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says the federal government is sending an additional 104-million dollars to the Bayou State….

Cut 8 (07) “…of Louisiana”

Graves says these dollars are earmarked for shovel ready projects.

This is the first big football weekend of the year for Louisiana. You have high school jamborees tonight, several college football games tomorrow, USC-LSU on Sunday night and last night ULM snapped a ten-game losing streak by beating Jackson State 30-14. First-year head coach Bryant Vincent…

Cut 30 (12) “…proud of em”

Also, last night Tulsa defeated Northwestern State 62-28, Tulane blanked Southeastern Louisiana 52-0.

The Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival is underway in Morgan City. Festival Association President Nelson Cortez says the food court and craft section kicks off tonight, as well as music performances in Lourdes Park. And later on:

Cut 13 (16) “…the Atchafalaya River.” 

Congressman Garret Graves says Louisiana will receive 104-million dollars in “lagniappe” federal funds for transportation and infrastructure projects.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson”

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says they will hold a lottery next month for coastal residents interested in receiving up to ten-thousand dollars in grant money to replace their current roof with what’s called a fortified. Lottery registration will take place from September 18 to the 20^th and check the state Department of Insurance’s website  for more information.

Governor Jeff Landry has named Gary Westcott as the new \Secretary for the Department of Corrections. Westcott will oversee the state’s prisons, but he’ll also have a say on re-entry programs and other programs that seek to cut down on the recidivism rate…

Cut 6 (10) “…get rid of those”

Westcott has nearly three decades of experience working for the Department of Corrections and the Division of Probation and Parole.

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.

Today marks the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans. Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré led military rescue efforts during the disaster. He remembers the chaos and the difficulties in coordinating relief efforts amid widespread destruction but also seeing the city come together…
Cut 7 (08) “…before we got there.”
Honoré says Katrina was a turning point for New Orleans, as the federal government invested 14 billion dollars in stronger levees.

A new round of grants for the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program is coming up, and a three-day registration period opens Wednesday, September 18th. Whereas previous grant rounds were first-come first-served, a lottery system will now be used from this point forward. Registration will be limited to those living in the Coastal Zone, and 300 people will be randomly selected.

With the new school year underway, students and teachers have a new tool at their disposal — artificial intelligence. As such, the state Department of Education is issuing guidance on the do’s and don’ts on using AI. BESE President Ronnie Morris says AI can be used effectively without being abused.
Cut 3 (09) “…solve the problem.”
That said, Morris says AI can help students understand the subject matter being taught, regardless of the subject.

The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation — and not just the football stadium. Director of Facility Management Scott Hebert says one project underway is a complete renovation of Madison Hall.
Cut 12 (09) “…renovated this semester.”
Later this month, construction will get underway on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building.

Louisiana has a new prisons chief. Governor Landry promotes Gary Westcott to Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Westcott says he’s ready to get to work.

Cut 4 (11) “…need to make.”

Westcott was deputy secretary under Jimmy LeBlanc, who stepped down yesterday due to health reasons.

With the new school year come a new tool for students and teachers — artificial intelligence. Ronnie Morris, the president of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, says AI can help students understand the subject matter being taught, regardless of the subject and with effective use will benefit everyone, not just the students.

Cut 5 (05)  “…into the classroom.”

BESE says AI systems should be transparent and explainable, and robust data privacy and security measures must be in place.

LSU says its football team is not changing its pregame routine and will remain in the locker room during the national anthem. Jeff Palermo reports the governor requested that all college teams to be present for the anthem…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation. Renovation of Madison Hall is already under way and Director of Facility Management Scott Hebert says  Later this month, construction will get underway on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building.

Cut 13 (06) “…parking garage.” 

In all, the university is investing about 600-million dollars in renovations throughout the campus.

The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation. Director of Facility Management Scott Hebert says renovation of Madison Hall is already underway and later this month, construction will get underway on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building. Those two projects are the tip of the iceberg.

Cut  14 (08) “…as well.”

In all, the university is investing about 600-million dollars in renovations throughout the campus.

Northwestern State will play its first football game tonight since October 16th as the Demons will take the field against Tulsa. The Demons ended their season prematurely last year following the fatal shooting of safety Ronnie Caldwell. First-year head coach Blaine McCorkle was brought in to rebuild the program

Cut 9 (11) “…play .”

Natchitoches Police have yet to make an arrest for Caldwell’s murder.

There’s a new tool available for students and teachers this school year — artificial intelligence. Andrew Greenstein has more…

Cut 1 (30) …I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Today marks the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a catastrophic event that devastated New Orleans in 2005. Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led military rescue efforts during the disaster, reflects on the storm’s impact and the changes it brought to the city.

Cut 6 (07) “…day the levees broke.”

Since then the federal government invested 14 billion dollars in stronger levees.

Despite a request from Governor Landry, LSU says its football team is not changing its pregame routine and will remain in the locker room during the national anthem.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Will Campbell is entering his third season as the starter at left tackle for the Tigers and will block for a new quarterback in Garrett Nussmeier.
Cut 17 (11) “…offense.”
LSU takes on USC in Las Vegas Sunday.

Northwestern State will play its first football game tonight since October 16th of last year in Tulsa. The Demons have 107 players on this year’s team, 54 newcomers and 53 returners. First-year head coach Blaine McCorkle says they are fired up to play, but they have to play under control.
Cut 10 (10) “…and toughness.”
The Demons ended their season prematurely last year following the fatal shooting of safety Ronnie Caldwell.

ULM football kicks off its season tonight as the Warhawks will host Jackson State. First-year head coach Bryant Vincent is trying to bring a winning football program to northeast Louisiana and he needs Warhawk nation to get behind them…
Cut 11 (13) ” ….as one”
Kickoff has been moved to 8 p.m.

And Tulane gets its season underway against Southeastern Louisiana at Yulman Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:00.

Students and teachers have a new tool at their disposal this year as artificial intelligence enters the classroom. Ronnie Morris, the president of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, says AI can be used effectively without being abused and while AI should not be used for cheating, it can help students understand the subject matter being taught, regardless of the subject.

Cut 4 (08) “…in their laptop.”

Morris says effective use of AI will benefit everyone, not just the students.

19 years ago, today Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the region. Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré who led military rescue efforts during the disaster says Katrina’s devastation was a turning point and since then the federal government invested 14 billion dollars in stronger levees and disaster preparedness is significantly improved. On this anniversary, Honoré says…

Cut 8 (12)  “…neighbors save neighbors lives.”

The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation — and not just the football stadium. Director of Facility Management Scott Hebert says one project underway is a complete renovation of Madison Hall.

Cut 12 (09) “…renovated this semester.”

Later this month, construction will get underway on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building.

ULM football kicks off its season tonight as the Warhawks will host Jackson State. First-year head coach Bryant Vincent is trying to bring a winning football program to northeast Louisiana and he needs Warhawk nation to get behind them…

Cut 11 (13) ” ….as one”

Kick off is at 6 PM.

It was 19 years ago today when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré restored order amid a chaotic scene and notes that Katrina was a turning point for New Orleans, significantly improving disaster preparedness and infrastructure.
Cut 7 (09) “…all over Louisiana.”
The storm displaced millions of residents for years.

With the new school year underway, students and teachers have a new tool at their disposal — artificial intelligence. As such, the state Department of Education is issuing guidance on the do’s and don’ts on using AI. BESE President Ronnie Morris says AI can be used effectively without being abused.
Cut 3 (09) “…solve the problem.”
Morris says AI can help students understand the subject matter being taught, regardless of the subject.

LSU says its football team is not changing its pregame routine and will remain in the locker room during the national anthem. Jeff Palermo reports the governor requested that all college teams to be present for the anthem…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation — and not just the football stadium. A complete renovation of Madison Hall is already underway; and later this month, construction will begin on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building.