Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis does it again. Competing in Tokyo, he has broken the world pole vault record for the 14^th time. Though Duplantis was born and raised in Louisiana, he competes for his mother’s native country of Sweden. He had already won his meet on Monday and on his third attempt, he broke the record again by clearing the bar at 20 feet, 8 inches. The first time he broke the world record was in 2020 clearing 20 feet 2.9 inches.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly apologized to WBRZ-TV sports director Michael Cauble for going off on him after he questioned the coach about the offence’s performance following Saturday night’s 20-10 win over Florida. Kelly says he must handle himself in a better fashion…

Cut 12 (09) “…need to be higher”

Last week, in the wake of the murder of conservative Charlie Kirk, someone vandalized Louisiana Democratic Party headquarters in Baton Rouge. They spray-painted the word “murderers” outside the building. Executive Director Dadrius (“darius”) Lanus says the Louisiana Democratic Party will never condone violence against anyone, including its political opponents.

Cut 10 (13) “…harm to anyone.”

Ground was broken today on a massive liquefied natural gas production and export facility in Calcasieu Parish, named Louisiana LNG. Australian energy firm, Woodside Energy Group, is spending 17-point-five billion dollars to build facility. The project will create thousands of construction jobs and thousands more once production begins in 2029. Governor Jeff Landry thanks Woodside Energy for choosing Louisiana…

Cut 6 (08) “…be delivered.”

Louisiana already has four active LNG terminals.

Late last week, in the wake of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, someone vandalized Louisiana Democratic Party headquarters in Baton Rouge by spray-painting the word “murderers” outside the building. Executive Director Dadrius (“darius”) Lanus says the Louisiana Democratic Party will not tolerate any political violence.

Cut 11 (10) “…of all people.”

The graffiti has been cleaned up, and a police report has been filed.

Governor Jeff Landry was at a groundbreaking at the site of Louisiana LNG was held today. The 17.5-billion-dollar Woodside Energy Group liquefied natural gas facility is expected to begin operating in 2029 and employ as staff of around one thousand. Landry says Woodside was confident in their investment because of President Trump’s new economic policies

Cut 8 (12) “..once again.”

LSU football scores a major commitment. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

LSU football coach Brian Kelly apologizes for his harsh response to WBRZ-TV sports director Michael Cauble’s question following Saturday night’s 20-10 win over Florida. The Tigers intercepted five passes in the game, but the first question to Kelly in the postgame press conference was about the offense’s sluggish start to the season.

Cut 14 (06) “…moving forward.”

Kelly says his first reaction was to defend his players after a great win. He also revealed today that quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is playing through torso injury.

Late last week, in the wake of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, someone spray-painted the word “murderers” outside Louisiana Democratic Party headquarters in Baton Rouge. Executive Director Dadrius (“darius”) Lanus says it’s been cleaned up, and they’ve filed a police report.

Cut 9 (07)  “…is also safe.”

Ground is broken today on a 17-billion dollar liquefied natural gas export facility near Sulphur in Calcasieu Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

LSU football coach Brian Kelly has apologized to WBRZ Sports Director Michael Cauble for going off on him following Saturday night’s 20-10 win over Florida. Cauble asked Kelly about the Tigers’ problems on offense, and Kelly took exception to that.

Cut 16 (15) “…some respect.”

Kelly says he needs to handle himself better in situations like this.

Hopefully, the news of landing Evangel Christian Academy quarterback Peyton “Pop” Houston will cheer him up. ESPN ranks the junior as the top pocket passer in the country. Lee Brecheen with Louisiana Football Magazine says Houston is going to help LSU recruit some of the best talent in northwest Louisiana.

Cut 5 (11) “…stay in state.”

LSU scores a major commitment in quarterback Peyton “Pop” Houston. He’s currently a junior from Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, and ESPN has him as the top pocket passer in the country. Lee Brecheen with Louisiana Football Magazine says as good as Houston currently is, he’s only going to get better between now and the time he joins the Tigers.

Cut 4 (12) “…out of Louisiana.”

Ground is broken on a massive liquefied natural gas production and export facility in Calcasieu Parish. Woodside Energy Group CEO Meg O’Neill says an abundant supply of natural gas is one reason why they chose southwest Louisiana, but the reasons do not stop there.

Cut 7 (12) “…confidence.”

It’s been a record breaking year for whooping (HOOP-ing) cough in Louisiana. Jeanne (“zhahn”) Burns reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

Ground was broken today on a massive liquefied natural gas production and export facility in Calcasieu Parish, named Louisiana LNG. Australian energy firm, Woodside Energy Group, is spending 17-point-five billion dollars to build facility. The project will create thousands of construction jobs and thousands more once production begins in 2029. Governor Jeff Landry thanks Woodside Energy for choosing Louisiana…

Cut 6 (08) “…be delivered.”

Louisiana already has four active LNG terminals.

LSU scores a major commitment in quarterback Peyton “Pop” Houston. He’s currently a junior from Evangel Christian Academy in Cotton Valley, and ESPN has him as the top pocket passer in the country. Lee Breechen (brick-KEEN) with Louisiana Football Magazine says Houston has a big time arm.

Cut 3 (09) “…hard to tackle.”

Behind a dominant defensive performance, the third-ranked Tigers beat Florida, 20-10, at Tiger Stadium Saturday night to improve to 3-and-0 on the season. Things got off to a shaky start defensively when Whit Weeks was ejected for targeting on LSU’s third defensive play of the game. Later, his brother West left the game with a calf injury. But Coach Brian Kelly said his defense never flinched in the face of adversity.

Cut 13 (12)  “…but he’s game.”

That third Weeks is their freshman brother Zach.

The Saints are 0-2 for the first time since 2017 after losing to San Francisco 26-21 in the Superdome. New Orleans has been competitive in its two losses, but Coach Kellen Moore’s team is not doing enough to win…

Cut 19 (18) “…go from here”

The Saints are at Seattle Sunday.

LSU’s defense shuts down Florida and sends a clear message to the rest of the SEC. Andrew Greenstein is at Tiger Stadium with more.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

LSU football received a commitment today from one of the top quarterbacks in the Class of 2027, Pop Houston from Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport.

And he’s done it again; Lafayette pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis set a 14^th  world record as he cleared 20 feet 8 inches at the World Championships in Tokyo.

It’s been a record-breaking year for whooping (HOOP-ing) cough, but State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says cases are starting to subside…

cut 5 (15) “…even larger decrease”

Sokol says Louisiana has confirmed 379 whooping cough cases. She says 61 people have been hospitalized, with 70-percent of them being under the age of one. Sokol urges expectant mothers to get vaccinated.

Tens of thousands of Louisiana Blue policyholders will soon be getting rebate checks in the mail. Mike Bertaut (BURR-tow), the senior healthcare economist with Louisiana Blue, says Louisiana Blue has been very proactive in holding the line on healthcare costs.

Cut 10 (07) “…24 and 25.”

And since Louisiana Blue was successful in that regard, Bertaut says Louisiana Blue is required to rebate money back to eligible policyholders.

Louisiana has set a record this year for whooping cough cases. State health officials have confirmed 379 cases, which have led to 61 hospitalizations, with 70-percent of them being under the age of one. State Epidemiologist Thereasa Sokol on why we are seeing so many cases…

Cut 6 (13) “…being detected”

It looks like a long season for the Saints as they have dropped their first two games, both of them at home. Yesterday, San Francisco’s backup quarterback Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes in a 26-21 win over the Black and Gold. New Orleans defensive end Cam Jordan…

Cut 21 (06) “…finish”

The Saints are the road the next two weeks, Seattle this Sunday, than Buffalo.

A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place this morning in Calcasieu Parish for a 17-point-five billion dollar LNG project that will be operated by Woodside Energy, which is based in Australia. It means thousands of jobs for the area and Calcasieu Parish President Judd Barres says they are ready to supply the workforce…

Cut 8 (12) “….big projects”

About 113-thousand Louisiana Blue policyholders will receive a rebate check from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Spokesperson Mike Bertaut says those who are eligible for a rebate are those who buy their policies directly from Louisiana Blue and not through an employer. He says that amounts to more than 113-thousand policyholders.

Cut 12 (08) “…a big number.”

Eligible policyholders should be receiving their explanation letters soon, and their rebates should arrive sometime in the next few weeks.

State and local officials will break ground this morning on a 17-point-5-billion-dollar LNG export facility in Calcasieu Parish. Louisiana already has four operational LNG export terminals. Calcasieu Parish President Judd Barres says southwest Louisiana is the place for LNG because of all of the natural gas pipelines plus location…

Cut 9 (09)  “…already.”

Governor Landry says this is the largest single foreign direct investment in Louisiana history. Woodside Energy Group will operate the facility and they are based in Australia.

Blue Cross and Bule Shield of Louisiana announces 113-thousand policyholders who were covered last year by Louisiana Blue or HMO Louisiana will receive rebate checks. Mike Bertaut says the rebate checks are the results of Louisiana Blue’s efforts to hold down healthcare costs…

Cut 11 (10) “…so we are”

The State Fire Marshal’s office continues to investigate an early morning fire at Fat Belly’s Diner in Opelousas that killed three people. The restaurant owner, his girlfriend and her nine-year-old daughter all died in the blaze on Saturday. Investigators do not know the cause, but the building did not have working smoke alarms.

It’s been a record breaking year for whooping (HOOP-ing) cough in Louisiana. Jeanne (“zhahn”) Burns reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”