Politics and campaigns. Gary Chambers, an outspoken challenger to Republican U.S. Senator John Kennedy’s re-election says the Senator’s latest campaign ad has a racist message. In the ad Kennedy says, “If you hate cops just because they’re cops, the next time you get in trouble call a crackhead.” Chambers says it’s another classic one liner from Kennedy that doesn’t help Louisiana…:

CUT 05(08)      “…on the job.”

Crowley state Representative John Stefanski announce he will run for Attorney General of Louisiana in 2023. The 32-year-old Republican lawmaker is currently chairman of the House & Governmental Affairs Committee, which oversaw redistricting earlier this year. Stefanski says he expects the A.G.’s office to be an “open seat” next fall…:

CUT 12  (08)        “…so I’m excited”

Many politicos predict A.G. Jeff Landry will run for Governor in 2023. There is already Landry for Governor ’23 campaign gear afoot.

The state Department of Education launches an app that allows students to anonymously let officials know if someone is planning school violence. Education Superintendent Cad Brumley says the “Say It Here” app has a mechanism to assure anonymity…:

CUT 10  (12)        “…immediate response.”

The app works quite a bit like Crimestoppers.

Speaking of Crimestoppers, Shreveport-Caddo Crimestoppers offers a reward for tips that help them catch 24-year-old Roderick Andrew; wanted for a September 25^th shooting that left another man injured. When caught he faces a charge of attempted murder.

A Terrebonne Parish high school football coach is arrested for alleged molestation of a juvenile. 24-year-old Bobby Sewire was booked and released on $15-thousand bond. His current status with Terrebonne High School is unknown right now.

Louisiana school students now have the ability to report crime anonymously in the palm of their hand….
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

State Police reports 16-year-old Robert Lewis of Natchitoches died yesterday in a Utility Terrain Vehicle crash. Authorities say a 14-year-old was operating the U-T-V and Lewis was a passenger when the driver lost control and it overturned. Lewis was ejected and died at a local hospital from his injuries. The juvenile driver sustained minor injuries.

Louisiana legend Terry Bradshaw told Fox NFL Sunday viewers that he’s battled two different bouts of cancer over the last year. The 74-year-old Shreveport native says the first diagnosis came about eleven months ago…
cut 7 (10) “….bladder cancer free”
Bradshaw also says he had surgery earlier this year to remove a rare form of skin cancer from his neck. Bradshaw discussed his health issues after he struggled to breathe during a segment on the popular pre-game show on September 27th.

Many Saints fans are still in disbelief over the team’s 28-25 loss to Minnesota in London yesterday. Kicker Will Lutz who made a 60-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter, still can’t believe his 61-yarder double doinked off the field goal post on the final play of the game…
cut 16 (14) “…go in”
The Saints are 1-and-3 and host Seattle this Sunday.

As part of the Safe Schools Initiative Louisiana Superintendent of Education, Dr. Cade Brumley announces the launch of the “Say It Here” app. Brumley says the app allows middle and high school students the ability to anonymously report crime and in many cases be proactive.

Cut 9 (11)  “…clear warning.”

Approximately 500 Louisiana schools are already participating in the program.

Louisiana football legend Terry Bradshaw says he’s battled two forms of cancer over the past year. Bradshaw says he had bladder cancer and in his nect Merkel cell tumor which is a rare form of skin cancer. The Shreveport native, former Louisiana Tech star, and NFL Hall of Famer shared his story on Fox NFL Sunday.

Cut 6 (10)  “…your concern .” 

Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy’s latest re-election campaign ad discusses his tough-on-crime stance, but one of his challengers claims it delivers a racist message. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

Gary Chambers, a challenger to Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy says the Senator’s latest campaign ad has a racist message. In the 30-second ad, Kennedy discusses his support for tough-on-crime legislation and his opposition to defunding the police…

Cut 3 (06) “…crack head.” 

Democrat Chambers says it’s a racist message because it’s directed at a certain subset of the population. He says crack cocaine users are not the only ones responsible for the state’s high crime rate…

Cut 4 (10) “…in Louisiana.” 

Crowley Representative John Stefanski announces his bid for Attorney General. The 38-year-old attorney will most likely face will fellow Republican Liz Murrill, Independent Jon Belton, and possibly Republican John Young. Stefanski most recently led the House GOP redistricting efforts

Federal assistance is finally available for homes and businesses that received damage from Hurricanes Laura and Delta as the state has signed a 600-million-dollar grant agreement with the federal government that opens up a line of credit. Executive Director of the Louisiana Office of Community Development Pat Forbes says fill out a survey to see if you are eligible…

Cut  11 (06)  “…that already.”
Over 79-hundred homeowners have completed the survey and another 22-hundred have been invited to submit applications.

The Louisiana Department of Education and Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans are launching an app for students to report potential acts of violence on campus. Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says too many kids are reluctant to come forward for fear they’ll be branded a rat…
cut 14 (07) “…in a public way”
The app for middle and high school students is called Say It Here.

Gary Chambers, a challenger to Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy’s re-election effort says the Senator’s latest campaign ad has a racist message. In the 30-second ad, Kennedy discusses his support for tough-on-crime legislation and his opposition to defunding the police…

Cut 3 (06) “…crack head.” 

Chambers says it’s a racist message because it’s directed at a certain subset of the population.

The state Department of Education has a new initiative to help make schools safer. Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says they’ll announce the plan later this morning, along with representatives of Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans…:

Cut 13 (12) “…important responsibility.”
The idea is to implement a program that would let students inform officials of possible violence while remaining anonymous.

The University of New Orleans announces a new energy center is coming to its research and technology park. UNO research and technology foundation president Rebecca Conwell says the school is using a $10 million-dollar federal grant and five million dollars in state funds to research things like wind-generated electricity from turbines in the Gulf.

Cut 5 (10) “…anywhere else.”

The state has signed a $600 Million HUD grant agreement for recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Executive Director of the Louisiana Office of Community Development Pat Forbes says it means the state finally has the money to help those who were impacted by the two hurricanes in 2020.

Cut 10 (12) “…retore Louisiana.

For more information visit restore.la.gov

Food stamp benefits are going up for recipients as they are receiving a cost of living adjustment because of rising food costs. For a family of four, the increase is nearly 100-dollars a month. Shavana Howard with the Department of Children and Family Services says gross and net monthly limits for households are also increasing…
cut 9 (12) “….eligible”

The University of New Orleans is receiving a ten-million dollar federal grant to help build a new energy center that will focus on developing green hydrogen. Governor Edwards has set a goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. UNO research and technology foundation president Rebecca Conwell hopes the research at the New Energy Center will significantly contribute to that effort…
cut 6 (10) “….addressed”
Conwell says the design phase of the center has yet to begin, but the research into solving long-term energy challenges is underway.

State education officials announce a new plan today to help head off violence in Louisiana schools. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Shreveport native and former Louisiana Tech star Terry Bradshaw revealed during the Fox’s NFL pregame show that he’s battled cancer twice in the last year. Bradshaw says he was diagnosed with bladder cancer last November, but says he’s now bladder cancer free. And earlier this year the 74-year-old had skin cancer removed from his neck.

The state department of education will hold an 11 AM press conference today to encouarge school systems to embrace the Say It Here Mobile App, which can help stop acts of school violence before it happens…
cut 15 (11) “…within their peers”
That’s Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley.

Federal grant money is available for homeowners and small business owners who need to rebuild or make repairs on their property from damages sustained by Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Pat Forbes, executive director of the Louisiana Office of Community Development, says to take advantage of the 600-million that’s now available go to restore-dot-la-dot-gov. Forbes says there’s also good news for renters.
cut 12 (10) “….long-term recovery”

A new energy center is coming to the research and technology park at the University of New Orleans. The goal is to develop clean energy technologies….
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby.”

Rough loss for the Saints yesterday as they dropped to 1-and-3 on the season with a 28-25 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings. Will Lutz had a chance to tie the game at the end of regulation, but his 61-yard field goal hit off the upright and then bounced off the cross bar…
cut 30 (10) “…didn’t go in”

Federal assistance is finally available for homes and businesses that received damage from Hurricanes Laura and Delta as the state has signed a 600-million dollar grant agreement with the federal government that opens up a line of credit. Executive Director of the Louisiana Office of Community Development Pat Forbes says fill out a survey to see if you are eligible…
cut 11 (06) “./…that already”
Over 79-hundred homeowners have completed the survey and another 22-hundred have been invited to submit applications.

The Louisiana Department of Education will announce a partnership with Crimestoppers Greater New Orleans today that will encourage school systems to make an app available to students where they can report potential acts of violence on campus. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says too many kids are reluctant to come forward for fear they’ll be branded a rat…
cut 14 (07) “…in a public way”
They will be introducing there Say It Here mobile app for middle and high schools.

The University of New Orleans announces a new energy center is coming to its research and technology park. UNO research and technology foundation president Rebecca Conwell says the school is using a $10 million dollar federal grant and five million dollars in state funds to be a catalyst in the growing renewable energy sector
Cut 4 (09) “…environment.”
Conwell says much of the research will focus on green hydrogen, in particular wind energy from the Gulf of Mexico.

Louisiana residents on food stamps receive an increase in their monthly maximum benefits starting this month. Assistant Secretary for the Department of Children and Family Services Shavana Howard says a household of four that receives SNAP benefits will see their monthly maximum rise to 939-dollars, almost a hundred dollar increase
Cut 7 (05) “…across the country.”
Howard says gross and net monthly income limits for households are also increasing.