Orleans Parish D-A Jason Williams says he’s happy to be alive after he and his 78-year-old mother were held at gunpoint during a carjacking in the Lower Garden District Monday night.

Cut 3 (08) “far worse.”

Two armed men forced Williams away from the car as he was helping his mother out of his vehicle in the 1000 block of Race Street. Williams and his mother were not injured. No one has been arrested.

The number of unemployed people looking for a job, but can’t find one, is at a record low of 67-thousand people according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. LWC Chief Economist Emily Dipalma says private education and health services gained 51 hundred jobs from August to September. She says most metro areas did well…

Cut  14 (10) “around 800″

Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the murder of 60-year-old Sarah Santini of Walker. Authorities believe 30-year-old Bobby Schneider of Gonzales killed Santini in her home. Captain John Sharp says Santini was reported missing and when police went to her home they knew something bad happened…

Cut 7 (12) “…were missing.” 

Investigators say 56-year-old Gregory Baker of Ascension Parish was also arrested and helped Schneider dispose of Santini’s body.

Tomorrow will be the first time LSU will host a U.S. Service Academy School. The Army Black Knights come into Tiger Stadium with a two-and-four record. LSU Coach Brian Kelly…

Cut 12 (10) “..their focused”  

Kickoff between the Tigers and the Black Knights is set for 6:30 p.m.

The race to be the state’s next Attorney General is down to two females, Republican Liz Murrill and Democrat Lindsey Cheek. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Northwestern fell to Southeastern last night in the first game NSU has played since the murder of Ronnie Caldweld. The game was moved up from Saturday to Thursday so NSU’s football players, coaches, and staff could attend services for Caldweld on Friday and Saturday. Northwestern released news today that Natchitoches police have arrested an NSU student but few other details were made available.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the number of unemployed people looking for a job, but can’t find one, is a record low 67-thousand people. This number comes from September jobs released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. LWC Chief Economist Emily Dipalma says Louisiana residents are showing they want to go to work

Cut 13 (11) “…labor force”

The state’s unemployment rate for September is 3.3 percent which ties the record set in August.

For the first time LSU is hosting a U.S. Service Academy School. Kick off between the Tigers and Army is at 6:30. Army comes into Tiger Stadium with a two-and-four record. Coach Brian Kelly says the option offense they run is not easy to defend…

Cut 12 (10) “..their focused”  

Orleans D-A Jason Williams says he and his 78-year-old mother, who was carjacked in the Lower Garden District Monday night, are happy to be alive. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (34)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx” 

According to a press release from Northwestern State University, Natchitoches police have made an arrest in the murder of NSU football player, Ronnie Caldweld. Caldweld’s teammates are attending his funeral and memorial services today and tomorrow in Texas.

Walker Police have arrested two people involved in the murder 60-year-oid woman who was discovered dead in a wooded area of Livingston Parish. Captain John Sharp says they believe 30-year-old Bobby Schneider of Gonzales killed Sarah Santini in her home…

Cut 6 (10) “…the body.”

56-year-old Gregory Baker of Ascension Parish was also arrested. Investigators says Baker helped Schneider dispose of Santini’s body. A motive for the murder has not been established.

The Saints battled back from a 15-point deficit to have a chance to the tie the game in the final seconds. On third-and-goal, Moreau found himself open in the end zone, but the pass from Derek Carr bounced off his fingers and fell incomplete. He says it was a routine catch that should have been made…

Cut 10 (11) “…unacceptable” (2x)

New Orleans has now lost two in a row and they are 3-and-4 on the season.

Speaking about Monday’s carjacking, Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams says Two men approached as he was helping his mother out of his black Lincoln Navigator in the 1000 block of Race Street, Williams says his thoughts went to Linda Frickey and his greatest concern was his mother.

Cut 4 (13) “…Ms. Frickey.”

Four people carjacked 73-year-old Linda Frickey last year in the Mid-City area of New Orleans. Frickey was caught in the seatbelt as assailants drove off in her vehicle — dragging her for a block.

Northwestern State University is reporting an arrest has been made in the murder of Ronnie Caldweld. No further details have yet been released. Caldweld’s teammates are attending his funeral and memorial services today and tomorrow in Texas. The NLU Demons played their first football game since Caldweld’s death last night and were defeated by Southeastern Louisiana.

The race to be the state’s next Attorney General is down to two females, Republican Liz Murrill and Democrat Lindsey Cheek. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

LSU will take on the Army Black Knights this Saturday and Offensive Lineman Will Campbell says that the team is focused on the Knights this week even with the major November 4th matchup against Alabama looming large. Campbell says that everyone at LSU has a great respect for the Black Knights for what they do both on and off the field.

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The game will kickoff at 6:30 on the SEC Network

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The Southeastern Lions have earned their first win of the season against Northwestern State on Thursday night. The Lions offense gained 539 total yards on their way to the 37-20 victory. The win counts as their 13th straight win against Northwestern State and the Lions are now 1 and 3 in Southland Conference play while Northwestern State falls to 0 and 2.

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The New Orleans Saints are coming off a heartbreaking loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars 31 to 24. After a 15 point comeback in the 4th quarter, former LSU tight end Foster Moreau dropped what would have been a game tying touchdown pass from Derek Carr in the final seconds of the game. Carr says no one can blame Moreau for the loss because in order to have won,

Cut 28 (21) “ … or done that”

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The 4-2 ULL Ragin Cajuns will host 5-1 Georgia State Panthers in what could be an important game for Sun Belt standings later on in the season. The two teams have only met 6 times in their histories and ULL has won all 6 matchups. The teams will battle on Saturday with kickoff at 7pm on ESPN+.

Orleans Parish D-A Jason Williams is grateful he and his 78-year-old mother were not injured after being carjacked in the Lower Garden District Monday night. Williams says it all happened in a matter of seconds.
Cut 3 (08) “far worse.”
New Orleans Police have yet to arrest the individuals responsible for the carjacking.

A new CyberSecurity Operations Center has opened on the LSU campus that will train students how to fight against cyber attacks. Chief Information Officer Craig Wooley says the center will help strengthen cybersecurity statewide and build a homegrown cyber workforce.
Cut 14 (12) “…world experience”
In the past three weeks, 94 LSU students have applied to receive training.

LSU-Alexandria now has the opportunity to provide students with training to become a dental hygienist. Interim head of LSU School of Dentistry, Wilton Guillory credits state funding for helping to establish a dental hygiene pathway at L-S-U-A…
cut 8 (10) “…fruition”
Six students will be selected into the program each year.

Saturday is not your regular non-conference game in Tiger Stadium. It’s the first time LSU will host a U.S. Service Academy School. Kick off between the Tigers and Army is at 6:30 and LSU Coach Brian Kelly says his team has the ultimate respect for the Black Knights…
cut 11 (10) “…our country”
Army is two-and-four on the season.

Tight end Foster Moreau is putting the blame on himself for the Saints not winning last night. Moreau dropped a touchdown pass that could have tied the game with less than 30 seconds to go, instead, New Orleans lost to Jacksonville 31-24. The former LSU Tiger feels awful…

Cut 9 (06) “…one play”   (2x)

The Saints battled back from a 15-point deficit to have a chance to tie the game in the final seconds.

New Orleans Children’s Hospital has been ranked 32^nd among the country’s best-specialized hospitals for pediatrics for the third year in a row by Newsweek. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Kline says the rankings reflect their ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of care for children across the region.…

Cut 6 (05) “…it all.”

The hospital was also ranked 60th among the world’s best pediatric hospitals.

The race to be the state’s next Attorney General is down to two females, Republican Liz Murrill and Democrat Lindsey Cheek. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

LSU board of supervisors is meeting this morning to approve a new contract for Baseball Coach Jay Johnson. The new contract will make Johnson the second highest-paid baseball coach in the country earning $12.5 million. Last season he led the Tigers baseball program to a national championship.

LSU announces the opening of its new state-of-the-art CyberSecurity Operations Center that will prepare students to fight against cyber attacks. Chief Information Officer Craig Wooley…

Cut 16 (12) “…this program.”

In the past three weeks, 94 LSU students have applied to receive training as professional cyber analysts to operate the SOC.

Students can enroll in the first dental hygiene program in Central Louisiana through a new program offered by LSU-Alexandria and LSU Health New Orleans. Wilton Guillory Interim Head of LSU School of Dentistry says upon graduation, the four-year program will allow students to work closely with dentists.

Cut 7 (13) “…the state.”

Newsweek ranks Children’s Hospital in New Orleans as the 32nd best-specialized hospital for pediatrics in the United States and 60th in the world. Colleen Crain has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

50-year-old Judson Eldridge, a professor at LSU Eunice has been arrested for rape and cyberstalking. Authorities say a female victim said Eldridge invited her to his apartment where he allegedly put something in her drink. The victim said when she woke up she was being raped. Eldridge has been placed on administrative leave.