Former LSU Associate AD Sharon Lewis’ 50-million-dollar sexual harassment, race-based, and gender-based retaliation lawsuit against LSU is underway. On Tuesday a witness claimed LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson made unwanted sexual advances when she was an intern in the recruiting office. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne is covering the trial….

Cut 13 (10) “…Sharon Lewis.”

Unless the state Supreme Court opts to hear arguments in the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s race case, it looks like there will be another election in March between Henry Whitehorn and John Nickelson. It was already a heated race and political analyst Scott Hughes expects things will continue to simmer.

Cut 12 (09) “…and March.” 

In Bossier Parish, three juveniles have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Houghton teen. The sheriff’s office says the 18-year-old victim was found dead in a parking lot from an apparent gunshot wound Monday night. Investigators say the suspects and victim were acquainted. One suspect was arrested early Tuesday morning and faces murder charges, the other two were arrested later in the day.

Governor John Bel Edwards last monthly call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor” airs today. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Now that an appeals court has upheld a lower court’s ruling for another Caddo Parish Sheriff election the campaign is expected to get even spicier. Brooke Thorington has more…

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Iberia Middle School in New Iberia will be closed today for the funeral service of Principal Dina Bourque. 56-year-old Dina Bourque, was killed in a fatal car crash on U-S 90 Frontage Road last week.  Services will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church at 11 am.

Today is the first day of qualifying for the Presidential primary scheduled for March 23, 2024. Deputy Secretary of State for Outreach Joel Watson says any political party that has 40,000 or more members in Louisiana…

Cut 4 (11) “…in Louisiana.”

Local, municipal, parish executive committee and state central committee candidates are to qualify with the clerk of court in the parish where they are registered to vote.  Qualifying ends on Friday.

After a seven-year run, Governor John Bel Edwards’ call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor” will air its final show today. Louisiana Radio Network General Manager Jim Engster says the monthly radio show launched statewide in April of 2016.

Cut 8 (10) “…this kind.” 

The show aired on the third Wednesday of every month. Engster believes the show was good public relations for Edwards.

The trial Former associate AD Sharon Lewis’ 50-million dollar lawsuit against LSU is underway and the first day of testimony was highlighted by allegations of sexual misconduct performed by running backs coach Frank Wilson. Colleen Crain has more…
Cut 3 (37) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

WWL-TV in New Orleans is reporting a man has filed a lawsuit against Orleans Parish Coroner Dwight McKenna for gross negligence claiming his 42-year-old son’s body was left to decompose in a broken cooler after it sat in the morgue for a month and no one knew.

Today is the Final Ask the Governor show. Since April 2016, Governor John Bel Edwards has held a monthly call in radio show from the Louisiana Radio Network Studios. LRN General Manager Jim Engster says the show was good public relations for the governor…
cut 9 (11) “…Governor Edwards”
The final air shows at 2:06 PM.

The Presidential Primary in Louisiana is March 23rd and starting today and for the next three days, presidential candidates can qualify to have their name on the ballot…
cut 5 (10) “….and qualify”
Deputy Secretary of State for Outreach Joel Watson says a representative for the presidential candidate files the qualifying papers or they are mailed in.

Today is Governor John Bel Edwards’ last monthly call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor”. Louisiana Radio Network General Manager Jim Engster says the show gave Edwards a chance to directly talk with Louisianans.
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The show launched in April of 2016 and the final show airs at 2:06 PM.

A former student worker at the LSU football recruiting office alleges current LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson kissed her on the lips back in 2013. Nikole Jessie made the statement while giving testimony in a federal trial in Baton Rouge. Former LSU Associate AD Sharon Lewis is suing the university, because she claims the athletic department retaliated against her because she tried to report sexual misconduct. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne is covering the trial…
cut 14 (10) “…her job”
LSU has said the sexual harassment allegations against Wilson are unfounded.

It’s looking more likely we’ll have another election for Caddo Parish Sheriff. A state appeals court agrees with a lower court’s ruling that a new election should take place after eleven questionable votes were cast. Democrat Henry Whitehorn believes he won by one vote, but political analyst Scott Hughes says Republican John Nickelson will get another chance as another election will likely take place in March…
cut 11 (12) “…better sheriff”
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s election will be on the same ballot as the Presidential Primary. Qualifying for the March presidential primary begins today and Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office reminds you that if you want to vote in the Republican or Democratic presidential primary…
cut 6 (11) “….Independent primary”
That election is March 23rd.

A state appeals court agrees there should be a new election for Caddo Parish Sheriff. After the votes were counted on November 18th, Democrat Henry Whitehorn defeated Republican John Nickelson by one vote, but ad hoc Judge Joe Bleich determined 11 illegal votes were cast and a new election should take place in March. Political analyst Scott Hughes…
cut 10 (11) “…sheriff’s race

Governor John Bel Edwards last monthly call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor” airs today. Teiko Foxx has more…
cut 1 (30) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Testimony is underway in a federal courtroom in Baton Rouge in former LSU associate athletic director Sharon Lewis’ 50-million dollar lawsuit against LSU. Lewis claims LSU athletic officials retaliated against her because she tried to report sexual misconduct allegations against former LSU coach Les Miles and running backs coach Frank Wilson. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the first witness in the trial, a former student worker in the recruiting office, was emotional when retelling a story that Wilson kissed her and also attempted to give her gifts…
cut 15 (13) “….to accept”
This happened between 2012 and 2014. When Brian Kelly was hired he brought Wilson back as an assistant and said in March of 2022 the allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Wilson were unfounded.

The Second Circuit Court of Appeal has decided to uphold a lower court ruling calling for a new election in the Caddo Parish Sheriff race. Democrat Henry Whitehorn filed for an appeal after Republican John Nickelson filed an appeal after he lost to Whitehorn by one vote. Political analyst Scott Hughes…

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If filed Hughes expects the Supreme Court to render an answer sooner than later.

According to the Metropolitan Crime Commission, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. President of the MCC Rafael Goyeneche credits proactive policing for the reduction in violent crime…

Cut 4 (10) “…several years.”

He says shootings are down 22 percent and armed robbery has declined 34 percent from this time last year.

AAA forecasts Christmas and New Year’s travel period will be the second-highest year-end holiday travel period. More than 115 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home. Spokesperson Don Redman…

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Redman says Triple A is reporting a record even point five million Americans will travel by air for the holidays, so be prepared for packed airports.

A serious canine respiratory illness is now in 16 states. Though no cases of Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex have been reported in Louisiana, Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School wants you to know what it is and when to be concerned…

Cut 10 (10) “…the veterinarian.”

Former LSU Associate AD Sharon Lewis’ 50-million dollar sexual harassment, race-based and gender-based retaliation lawsuit against LSU is underway. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne is covering the trial at the federal courthouse in Baton Rouge and says On the first day of testimony, former student intern Nikole Jessie broke down and cried on the stand as she recalled her claims LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson made unwanted sexual advances against …

Horne says jesseie testified, after Wilson kissed her on the lips, she immediately told Lewis….

Cut 14 (10) “…her job” 

Horne says Jessie testified that another student employee lost her job after complaining about being sexually harassed and did not want to lose her job, despite receiving inappropriate gifts from Wilson.

As of this morning, there hasn’t been a homicide in New Orleans this month and violent crime is also down.  Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Spokesperson, Don Redman says triple A is reporting a record eleven point five million Americans will travel by air for the holidays, so be prepared for packed airports

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As of this morning, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. In September the Crescent City went 12 days without a murder. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche…

Cut 3 (12) “…about 19%.”

Cam Jordan of the New Orleans Saints says a violent argument and gunshots disrupted his annual charity event for local children Monday evening.  Jordan was holding his God Iz Love Foundation Christmas sneaker giveaway at Sneaker Politics, when he said heard the argument and gunshots. No one inside the store at 216 Chartres Street was injured. New Orleans Police Department are investigating a report of aggravated criminal damage to property in the 200 block of Chartres Street that occurred at around 6 p.m. Monday, but did not say whether the incident is related to the situation Jordan described.

AAA predicts 115 million people will be on the move over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday and. Spokesperson Don Redman says the national average for a gallon of gas was $3.26 and this year its $3.14 a gallon for regular gasoline. He says travelers can expect cheaper gas prices in the Gulf South

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Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn loses his appeal as the election drama continues. The 2^nd Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling granting Republican John Nickelson another election after he lost to Whitehorn by one vote in November.  Political analyst Scott Hughes says it was a split three-two decision. And filing a challenge to the state’s highest court, Hughes says won’t be cheap for Whitehorn…

Cut 11 (12) “…a mistake.”

If filed Hughes expects the Supreme Court to render an answer sooner than later.

As of this morning, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyenech says prioritizing arrests of those carrying weapons illegally and/or drugs is reflected in the reduction of violent crime because they are not out on the streets.

Cut 5 (10) “ …drug offenses.”  

Goyeneche is also hopeful the partnership with Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry and Democrat Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams will continue the crime reduction.

Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn loses his appeal to avoid a new election against Republican John Nickelson who sued after losing to Whitehorn by one vote in November in which a recount revealed illegal votes cast.  Political analyst Scott Hughes says for the case to advance, you have to have to prove a new argument because this case mirrors the precedent set in the 1999 Red River Parish Sheriff’s race.

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Triple A forecasts an additional two million travelers this Christmas and New Year’s holiday compared to last year. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Louisiana dogs have been fortunate to escape a serious canine respiratory illness but Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet Schools says it’s not the time to introduce your dog to a new dogs. When the Vet School first posted information about Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, it was seen in 14 states. At last check, it was up to 16.

Cut 12 (08) “…in Florida.” 

Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn loses his appeal as the election drama continues. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling granting Republican John Nickelson another election after he lost to Whitehorn by one vote in November. Political analyst Scott Hughes says the appeals court ruled three to two against Whitehorn…
Cut 9 (06) “…hear it.”
Hughes says it appears we are heading to another election in March.

Triple A predicts 115 million people will be on the move over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, the second highest year-end holiday travel recorded. Spokesperson Don Redman says that’s a two percent increase over last year and most will travel by vehicle…
Cut 6 (13) “…the road”

There hasn’t been a homicide in New Orleans this month and violent crime is also down. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

A serious canine respiratory illness is now in 16 states. Though no cases of Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex have been reported in Louisiana, Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School wants you to know what it is and when to be concerned…
Cut 10 (10) “…the veterinarian.”