If you’ve received your flood insurance renewal and experienced sticker shock, Congressman Garret Graves says you’re not alone…:

CUT 02(34)      “…Thorington.”

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says she will not reimburse the city for almost $30-thousand in travel upgrades during recent trips to Miami, D.C. and France. She says the additional dollars were for her (quote) “safety, not luxury.” Cantrell‘s extravagance is one reason cited for the recall petition against her.

So, imagine your 71-year-old friend who’s never been gator hunting in their life, tells you he caught one that he thought weighed around 400 pounds. You’d laugh at them, right? Well, Jerry Sepulvado of Calhoun did just that Wednesday on Lake St. John. He actually caught three gators and one was a real whopper…:

CUT 09(11)      “…1000 pounds.”

Here’s some smart and timely marketing. A Baton Rouge grocery store near LSU has temporarily converted its salad bar into a massive beer cooler, ahead of tomorrow’s LSU vs. Southern University tailgating and game. The game is sold out, tailgate crowds are expected to be of record-setting size…and Matherne’s market on Nicholson hopes to cash in on the adaptation. Kickoff is a 6:30 Saturday in Tiger Stadium.

A movie about a Louisiana man whose mother gave him up for adoption will be shown in theaters nationwide this weekend. Actor Kirk Cameron decided to produce Lifemark after watching a documentary on the subject. Marsanne Golsby has more…

Cut 1 (28)  “…I’m Marsanne Golsby”

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If you’ve received your flood insurance renewal and experienced sticker shock, Congressman Garret Graves says you’re not alone. Brooke Thorington has more…

Cut 2 (34) I’m  Brooke Thorington.”  

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The movie Lifemark is being released nationwide in theaters this weekend. It tells the story of Metairie native David Scotton, whose birth mother changed her mind on the abortion table and gave him up for adoption. David’s adoptive mother Susan says actor Kirk Cameron produced the movie after seeing a documentary about the Scottons…

Cut 3 (12) “…of adoption.” 

The 2018 documentary on the adoption story of Scotton is called “I Lived on Parker Avenue. It was produced by Louisiana Right to Life. Susan Scotton says she’s amazed that the adoption of David has turned into a movie…

Cut 4 (08) “…chose us” 

Susan Scotton says she thinks the move is especially timely after the overturning of Roe vs Wade.

Cut 5 (05) “… couldn’t be better.” 

David Scotton is in his twenties now. He has met his birth mother, and Susan says that the two mothers exchange periodic texts, especially on Mother’s Day.

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Southern and LSU meet tomorrow in an historic football matchup, but to leaders of the two schools, it’s much more than a game. It’s a chance to bridge historic racial, cultural, and academic divides. Dr. Dennis Shields is Chancellor of Southern University.

Cut 6 (11)  “…pretty remarkable.” 

The two schools have a new five year plan to collaborate more closely in a range of academic areas. But Shields says the new connections are about much more than agreements on paper.

He says that for the first time, deans and other academic leaders from both schools sat down and had face conversations.

Cut 7 (10) “…same space.”

He’s hoping that the game and celebration of both schools and Louisiana as a whole will make both schools stronger.

Cut 8 (11)  “…that’s fabulous.”

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The Saints kick-off the season on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says a key for the Black and Gold is to protect quarterback Jameis Winston, because he has a lot of talent around him this season…

Cut 9 (06)  “…not leadership.”

The Saints are without one of their top cornerbacks, Paulson Adebo, who has an ankle injury. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says that will cause some shuffling in the Saints secondary…

Cut 10 (09) “…fill that spot.” 

Detillier says a key for the Saints this season is to run the football better. He says New Orleans averaged less than four yards a carry…

Cut 11 (11)  “…have to.”

Kick off against the Dirty Birds is at noon.

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Congressman Garret Graves says according to an independent study, Louisiana is the most overpriced state in the country for flood insurance. He says the non-profit group First Street did the analysis.

Cut 12 (12) “…their policy.”  

Graves says FEMA tried to raise flood premiums during the Obama Administration but there was an intervention and a second attempt during the Trump Administration was also circumvented.

Cut 13 (08) “…they’ve refused.” 

The rate hikes are significantly higher in Louisiana. Graves says he’s seen some premiums go from $560 annually to $8,000. He believes FEMA’s rate hikes are an overreach and there’s a bipartisan effort asking for transparency of the agency.

Graves says the agency should be investing in infrastructure to protect areas vulnerable to flooding instead of overcharging policyholders.

Cut 14 (06)  “…communities.” 

Graves says policyholders are seeing higher rates when they renew their flood insurance, and they will continue to climb each year without intervention.

This may come as no surprise, but Louisiana is the most overpriced of states for cost of flood insurance. An independent study by First Street made the conclusion. District 6 Congressman Garret Graves says he’s seen some premiums go from $560 annually to $8,000. He says attempts to jack up flood insurance were attempted under Presidents Obama and Trump…:

CUT 13(08)      “…they’ve refused.”

The movie Lifemark is being released nationwide in theaters this weekend. It tells the story of Metairie native David Scotton, whose birth mother changed her mind on the abortion table and gave him up for adoption. David’s adoptive mother Susan says she’s amazed the story is now a movie…:

CUT 04(08)      “…chose us.”

A teenage carjacker was shot and killed Thursday night, after he fired on Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputies trying to arrest him. The incident happened very near the Jefferson/Orleans parish line in Algiers. The suspect is not identified because he is only 16. No officers were hurt in the gunfire.

The Saints kick-off the season on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says a key for the Saints this season is to run the football better. He says New Orleans averaged less than four yards a carry…:

CUT 11(11)      “…have to.”

Kickoff against the Dirty Birds is Sunday at noon.

Southern and LSU meet tomorrow in an historic football matchup, but to leaders of the two schools, it’s much more than a game. It’s a chance to bridge historic racial, cultural, and academic divides. That game kicks off at 6:30 tomorrow night in Tiger Stadium.

If you’ve received your flood insurance renewal and experienced sticker shock, Congressman Garret Graves says you’re not alone….
Cut 2 (34) I’m Brooke Thorington.”

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says she will not pay the city back 30-thousand dollars in first-class travel upgrades on overseas flight. City policy says traveling city employees are required to seek the lowest fares available or reimburse the city for deluxe accommodations. Cantrell says the trips and expenses will help improve New Orleans.

Southern and LSU meet tomorrow in an historic football matchup, but to the leaders of the two schools, it’s much more than a game. It’s a chance to bridge historic racial, cultural, and academic divides. Dr. Dennis Shields is Chancellor of Southern University.
Cut 6 (11) “…pretty remarkable.”
The two schools have a new five year plan to collaborate more closely in a range of academic areas.

The Saints kick-off a new season on Sunday in Atlanta, but they could be without one of their top cornerbacks Paulson Adebo, who has not practiced this week because of an ankle injury. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says that will cause some shuffling in the Saints secondary…
cut 10 (09) “…fill that spot”
Kick-off is noon.

Congressman Garret Graves says according to an independent study, Louisiana is the most overpriced state in the country for flood insurance. He says the non-profit group First Street did the analysis.

Cut 12 (12) “…their policy.”  

Graves says FEMA should invest in projects to protect flood-prone areas instead of raising rates.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is celebrating a successful breeding season for the endangered whooping crane. LDWF biologist Sara Zimorski says eight more chicks have reached fledgling stage in south Louisiana that’s out of the 15 that hatched….

Cut 7 (07) “…a record.”

The first wild-hatched Louisiana chick came in April of 2016, the first to hatch in the state in more than 75 years.

A movie about a Louisiana man whose mother gave him up for adoption will be shown in theaters nationwide this weekend. Actor Kirk Cameron decided to produce Lifemark after watching a documentary on the subject. Marsanne Golsby has more…

Cut 1 (28)  “…I’m Marsanne Golsby”

The death of Queen Elizabeth II ends the reign of Britain’s longest-serving monarch. At the age of 25, she succeeded her father, King George VI, after his death in 1952. LSU History Professor Meredith Veldman said even though the royal family no longer governs the United Kingdom…

Cut 10 (10) “…symbolic weight.”

Queen Elizabeth will be remembered for many things, but Veldman believes her sense of duty will be her lasting legacy.

And while the Queen also weathered several royal scandals, for example, the fallout from Princess Diana’s death, Veldman says ironically there’s more fascination with the royal family across the pond.

Cut 12 (05) “…in Britain.” 

Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96.

The movie Lifemark is being released nationwide in theaters this weekend. It tells the story of Metairie native David Scotton, whose birth mother changed her mind on the abortion table and gave him up for adoption. David’s adoptive mother Susan says actor Kirk Cameron produced the movie after seeing a documentary about the Scottons…

Cut 3 (:12) “…of adoption.” 

The 2018 documentary on the adoption story is called “I Lived on Parker Avenue.

The Saints kick-off the season on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says a key for the Black and Gold is to protection for quarterback Jameis Winston, because he has a lot of talent around him this season…

Cut 9 (06)  “…Taysom Hill.”

Kick-off against the Dirty Brids is at noon.

The statistical peak of the hurricane season is Saturday. Surprisingly, this is one of the calmest hurricane seasons in a while. NOAA predicted up to 20 named storms, but there have only been five named storms. State Climatologist Barry Keim says after two super active seasons, it’s nice to get a break
Cut 4 (10) “…much going on.”

Louisiana’s whooping crane population has grown by eight this year to 76 as eight wild hatched chicks have fledged, which is the most in a single breeding season since whooping cranes were added back into the wildlife in 2011. LDWF biologist Sara Zimorski says dry conditions may have helped the chicks survive…
cut 8 (10) “…conditions as well”
Whooping cranes are slow to mature and only one to eggs during a nesting attempt.

The world is paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth the Second who passed away at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne. Elizabeth’s reign began in 1952 and for decades she’s served as a figure of national pride and a symbol of stability. LSU history professor Meredith Veldman says the monarchy will never be the same…
cut 11 (12) “…sense of duty”
Her 73-year-old son, Charles, becomes the King and will be known as King Charles the Third.

The Louisiaiana Workforce Commission is getting the word out about the Registered Apprenticeship program. L-W-C spokesperson Chris Fiore says apprentices complete a combination of industry-specific classroom education and also get hands on career training….
cut 14 (10) “…and instruction”
For more information go to apprenticheship-la-dot-com.

It’s a day of mourning in Great Britain because of the death of Queen Elizabeth, who served 70 years on the throne. The Queen weathered several royal scandals, for example, the fallout from Princess Diana’s death. LSU History Professor Meredith Veldman says ironically there’s more fascination with the royal family across the pond.
Cut 12 (05) “…in Britain.”
Queen Elizabeth died at the age of 96.

Louisiana’s whooping crane population is up to 76 after a record eight chicks reached fledging stage this year. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist Sara Zimorski says whooping cranes are slow to mauture and only lay one or two eggs a year….
cut 9 (07) “…more experience”
Louisiana’s whooping crane re-introduction plan began in 2011.

Saturday is the statistical peak of the hurricane season, one that remains quiet despite predictions for an above average season. Whitney Thomas reports..
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Whitney Thomas.”

Another big weekend of football is coming up for the Bayou State. You have several intra-state matchups, including the first ever meeting between LSU and Southern. Also, ULM hosts Nicholls and Grambling and Northwestern State face each other at Independence Stadium in Shreveport. The Saints kick-off the season on Sunday in Atlanta.

The world is paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth the Second who passed away at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne. Elizabeth’s reign began in 1952 and for decades she’s served as a figure of national pride and a symbol of stability. LSU history professor Meredith Veldman says the monarchy will never be the same…
cut 11 (12) “…sense of duty”
Her 73-year-old son, Charles, becomes the King and will be known as King Charles the Third.

Tomorrow is the statistical peak of the hurricane season and State Climatologist Barry Keim says as it stands now, we are looking at a below-average season…
cut 5 (13) “…long-term average”
NOAA predicted up to 20 named storms.

Louisiana’s whooping crane re-introduction program had a successful breeding season as a record high eight wild hatched chicks have fledged and have been added to the state’s population, which is 76
Cut 2 (28) “….I’m Marsanne Golsby.”

Social media in Houma is abuzz over reports of a live tiger being spotted in downtown Houma. The Houma police department told a New Orleans TV station that they’ve received multiple calls about a loose tiger, but they have not laid eyes on any exotic animal.