For a third consecutive year, a Category Four storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour hit the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Ian slammed to the southwestern coast of Florida yesterday and Louisiana Climatologist Barry Keim says the storm surge was significant in Fort Myers…

Cut 13 (11) “…Florida coast.”

Up to 245 Louisiana National Guardsmen are deploying to Florida to aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Lt. Col. William Saint says they’re also providing two helicopters, two movement control teams, a horizontal engineer company, and light to medium truck support to the Sunshine State.

Cut 10 (08) “…of government.”

District 3 Congressional challenger Holden Hoggatt’s new campaign video is a straight-up parody of the Crimestoppers videos that helped make incumbent Congressman Clay Higgins well-known. In the video, called “Congressional Crimestoppers”, an actor wearing a deputy-like uniform imitates Higgins and calls the congressman out on his past; saying a fraud was elected to congress in 2016…:

Cut 7 (12) “…for 17 years.”
Higgins says he’s not paying attention to what his challengers are saying.

Tulane University has received a $5-million grant to turn crushed glass into sand for coastal restoration projects. Dr. Julie Albert says the project is called ReCoast. Over the next two years, the teams will do experimental coastal restoration projects

Cut 5 (08) “…for sure.”

The last two years Louisiana was the one seeking resources from other states after seeing significant damage from Category Four hurricanes. This year Florida is dealing with a major storm and Louisiana has sent help. Lt. Colonel William Saint says nearly 250 Louisiana National Guardsmen have been deployed to Florida…
cut 12 (10) “….pay it back”
Saint says they’ve sent helicopters, movement control teams, an engineer company, and a unit that can help transport supplies and personnel.

Ian is a tropical storm over central Florida. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Ian is delivering quite a punch since making landfall along Florida’s southwestern coast with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour…
cut 15 (11) “….Orlando areas”

Congressional candidate Holden Hoggatt has released a hard hitting campaign ad that is a parody of the old Crime Stopper videos’ that Congressman Clay Higgins used to produce when he worked at the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. In the video a man wearing a police uniform calls Higgins a fraud. Political analyst Roy Fletcher says Hoggatt’s campaign ad comes with some risks…
cut 8 (12) “…..back at Hoggatt”

Tulane University has received a five-million dollar grant to determine if sand from recycled glass can assist in the state’s coastal restoration efforts. Doctor Julie Albert says after receiving an initial award from the National Science Foundation they have demonstrated the efficacy of their glass-to-sand initiative at two sites in southeast Louisiana…
cut 5 (08) “…for sure”
Glass Half Full in New Orleans is recycling the glass to help the coast.

For a third consecutive year, a Category Four storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour hit the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Ian slammed to the southwestern coast of Florida yesterday and Louisiana Climatologist Barry Keim says the storm surge was significant in Fort Myers…
cut 13 (11) “….Florida coast”
Nearly 250 Louisiana National Guard soldiers have deployed to Florida to assist in the recovery. Lt. Colonel William Saint says they are trained to respond to a variety of events…
cut 11 (11) “…civil authorities”
Governor’s Office Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele expects Florida will need Louisiana’s assistance for several weeks…
cut 24 (04) “…of events”

Running for Congress in District 3, Holden Hoggatt’s new campaign ad parodies Congressman Clay Higgins’ old Crimestoppers videos…:
Cut 2 (31) “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Natchitoches Police have arrested one person and they are searching for another in the early Sunday morning shooting death of 21-year-old Jaqurian Casson near Carter’s Mobile Home Park. Officers arrested 37-year-old Cedric Daniels of Natchitoches yesterday and they are looking for 27-year-old Kenny Wayne Smith Junior of Natchitoches.

To assist with Hurricane Ian’s recovery, some 250 Louisiana National Guardsmen have been deployed. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

After making landfall on Florida’s southwestern coast, Ian is now a tropical storm over central Florida. Louisiana climatologist Barry Keim says the damage left behind by Ian will be horrendous…
cut 14 (08) “….other storms”

What if your empty glass bottle could be used to protect Louisiana’s coast? Tulane University has received a five million dollar federal grant to see if sand from crushed glass bottles can work in coastal restoration projects. Dr. Julie Albert says small scale experiments have shown potential.
Cut 4 (08) “…washed away.”
A new business owned by Tulane alumni –Glass Half Full –is collecting glass in New Orleans to crush it and use it to make sand to build up the coast.

Congressman Clay Higgins main challenger in his re-election campaign, Holden Hoggatt, has released a political ad that’s a parody of his old Crime Stopper videos when Higgins worked at the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. The campaign ad calls Higgins a fraud and says Higgins is wanted for impersonating a congressman. Higgins response…
cut 29 (04) “…they want”

Up to 245 Louisiana National Guardsmen are deploying to Florida to aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian…
cut 10 (08) “…government”
Lt. Col. William Saint says they’ve sent helicopters, movement control teams, an engineer company, and a unit that can help transport supplies and personnel.

District 3 Congressional challenger Holden Hoggatt’s new campaign video is a straight-up parody of the Crimestoppers videos that helped make incumbent Congressman Clay Higgins well-known. In the video, called “Congressional Crimestoppers”, an actor wearing a deputy-like uniform imitates Higgins’ and calls the congressman out on his past; saying a fraud was elected to congress in 2016…:
Cut 7 (12) “…for 17 years.”
Higgins says he’s not paying attention to what his challengers are saying.

Tulane University has received a five million dollar federal grant to see if sand from crushed bottles can be used in coastal restoration projects. Marsanne Golsby has the story…
cut 1 (30) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby

Tulane University has received a five million dollar federal grant to see if sand from crushed bottles can be used in coastal restoration projects. Marsanne Golsby has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby”

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Running for Congress in District 3, Holden Hoggatt’s new campaign ad parodies Congressman Clay Higgins’ old Crimestoppers videos…:

Cut 2 (31) “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.” 

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To assist with Hurricane Ian’s recovery, some 250 Louisiana National Guardsmen have been deployed. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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What if your empty glass bottle could be used to protect Louisiana’s coast? Tulane University has received a five million dollar federal grant to see if sand from crushed glass bottles can work in coastal restoration projects. Dr. Julie Albert says experiments have shown potential.

Cut 4 (08)  “…washed away.”

A new business owned by Tulane alumni –Glass Half Full –is collecting glass in New Orleans to crush it and use it to make sand to build up the coast. The project is called ReCoast. Over the next two years, the teams will do experimental coastal restoration projects

Cut 5 (08) “…for sure.”

Glass Half Full is collecting more than 150 thousand pounds of glass each month. Right now New Orleans doesn’t have a city recycling program. National Science Foundation officials say the goal is to eventually make such projects self-sufficient.

Cut 6 (06)  “…friendly way.” 

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District 3 Congressional challenger Holden Hoggatt’s new campaign video is a straight-up parody of the Crimestoppers videos that helped make incumbent Congressman Clay Higgins well-known. In the video, called “Congressional Crimestoppers”, an actor wearing a deputy-like uniform imitates Higgins’ stance and voice and he calls the congressman out on his past; saying a fraud was elected to congress in 2016…:

Cut 7 (12) “…for 17 years.”

Hoggatt is also a Republican but feels Higgins has dropped the ball in helping his district recover from the 2020 hurricanes and attacks his “no” votes for helping Louisiana’s roadways via the federal Infrastructure Law. Political analyst Roy Fletcher says Hoggatt’s campaign ad comes with some risks…:

Cut 8 (12)  “…back at Hoggatt.”

For his part, Congressman Higgins says he has not seen Hoggatt’s campaign video, and he’s not likely to. It’s been over seven years since Clay Higgins did a Crimestoppers video for the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Fletcher says, in this case, voters likely still remember them well…:

Cut 9 (07)  “…a long memory.”

Hoggatt’s campaign video is on YouTube. Fletcher says if Hoggatt cannot buy a lot of TV time, it may be of little help in beating Higgins.

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Up to 245 Louisiana National Guardsmen are deploying to Florida to aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Lt. Col. William Saint says they’re also providing two helicopters, two movement control teams, a horizontal engineer company, and light to medium truck support to the Sunshine State.

Cut 10 (08) “…of government.”

The last two years have been nonstop for the Louisiana National Guard providing pandemic support in addition to back-to-back devasting hurricanes in the Bayou State. Saint says they are trained to respond to a variety of events and ready to answer the call no matter where it may be.

Cut  11 (10)  “…civil authorities.”

And while many of the Louisiana guardsmen have personally experienced hurricane devastation of their own, Saint says Hurricane Ian is an opportunity to return the favor.

Cut 12 (10) “…pay it back.” 

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asked Governor Edwards to send Louisiana guardsmen as part of the Emergency Management Assistant Compact.

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Hurricane Ian could be one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S in comparison to the four category five hurricanes in the past. State Climatologist Barry Kiem says only time will tell Hurricane Ian’s impact

Cut 13 (11) “…Florida coast.”

Hurricane Ian, Ida, and Laura all made landfall at 150 mph. Each hurricane significantly made its own impact. Ian is expected to move slowly across the Florida peninsula, bringing high rainfall totals and extensive damage based on the area’s population. Kiem says the damage will be horrendous.

Cut 14 (08)  “…other storms.”

Hurricane Ian’s force is expected to have such a strong impact that the storm’s name will be retired. Kiem says Ian can potentially affect Florida economically.

Cut 15 (11)  “…Olando areas.”

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The Ragin Cajuns are getting ready for its homecoming game this Saturday against South Alabama. U-L Lafayette is looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Last Saturday, the Cajuns blew a ten-point fourth-quarter lead and lost to in-state rival U-L-M. Coach Michael Desormeaux says they made too many mistakes against the Warhawks

Cut 16 (20)  “…the game.” 

Despite losing the Sun Belt opener, Desormeaux says the Cajuns can still win the Sun Belt West and it starts by playing well against South Alabama this Saturday….

Cut 17 (15) “…seen it.” 

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Saints quarterback Jameis Winston didn’t practice Wednesday in London as the team gets ready for their game against the Vikings. Winston has been dealing with a bad back, but also says he has numerous other injuries…

Cut 18 (19) “…can be.” 

Winston expects to practice today. With Winston out, Andy Dalton was the first-team quarterback yesterday and Taysom Hill also took snaps at quarterback. Coach Dennis Allen says having Hill at Q-B was always the plan going back to the start of training camp…

Cut 19 (16) “…reps at.”

The Saints arrived in London following their loss to Carolina on Sunday. Winston says playing a game overseas is fun, but it’s an adjustment…

Cut 20 (17) “ …take a toll.” 

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Governor John Bel Edwards is offering help to Florida who is expected to receive extensive damage from Hurricane Ian. Mike Steele, spokesperson for the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says helping other states in a crisis goes a long way

Cut 14 (13)  “…long way..” 

Red Cross volunteers from Louisiana have already been deployed to Florida to help with the aftermath from Hurricane Ian. Louisiana Red Cross Capital west chapter Executive Director Ed Bush says there are dozens of volunteers on standby, but they’ll wait to deploy them until the storm passes…

Cut 4 (09) “…need to be rescued.” 
Governor Edwards is making his second overseas trip in less than two months as his office says he’s on economic development trip in London. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell went to Switzerland and France this summer to sign sister city agreements. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Edwards’ trip has more substance.

Cut 9 (10)  “…sister city agreement.”

Cantrell flew first class and stayed in top-dollar hotels. She says that was for her personal safety.

Ochsner Health is building a new, state-of-the-art neuroscience center in New Orleans. Dr. C.J. Bui (pronounced like BOUY) says it will offer a combination of critically renowned programs available at only a few facilities in the world.

Cut 6 (05)  “…Houston and Atlanta” 

It will treat diseases of the spine, nerves, and brain–Diseases such as epilepsy, movement disorders, and cognitive impairment.

Governor John Bel Edwards pledges help for Florida as Category 4 Hurricane Ian tears through the state. GOHSEP spokesman Mike Steele tells LRN Louisiana is in a Emergency Management Assistance Compact with the Sunshine State…:

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The Louisiana National Guard has be activated to assist.

Meanwhile the Louisiana Red Cross says it stands ready to assist in Florida’s storm response and recovery. The Red Cross’s Ed Bush says over a dozen Louisiana volunteers are already en route…:

CUT 03(10)      “…need to go.”

Bush says cash donations and volunteers are most welcome. Visit “redcross.org” to do either or both.

As Governor Edwards prepares for a business trip to London, one New Orleans politico compares his trip with recent costly travel by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Clancy Dubos says Edwards will meet with insurance industry and business leaders to enhance Louisiana, unlike Cantrell’s “sister city” visit to France…:

CUT 10(11)      “…friends with England.”

He says Cantrell’s trip had no economic value to New Orleans, despite her claims otherwise.

Meanwhile, the New Orleans city attorney has ruled that – by law – Mayor Cantrell is financially liable for over $30-thousand in travel and hotel upgrades for that and other recent trips. Cantrell says the upgrades weren’t for luxury, but for her personal safety and security.