Murder in Acadiana. Lafayette Police are investigating a homicide that happened last night. LPD spokesperson Corporal Bridgette Dugas says officers called to a medical emergency Wednesday night found a woman suffering a gunshot wound…:

CUT 04(08)      “…the shooter.”

The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

A 61-year-old dump truck driver is charged with hitting and injuring a 9-year-old boy as he got off the school bus. This happened yesterday in Belle Chasse. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says the bus had its lights flashing and gate open, but they don’t suspect speeding was a factor…:

CUT 14(11)      “…the school bus”

Gregory Valentine is charged with negligent injuring and other charges.

A disturbing viral Tik Tok video of an 18-year-old Covington High student assaulting a teacher is making the rounds. Covington Police Sgt. Edwin Masters says they got involved Wednesday after the female student attacked a 64-year-old disabled teacher; sending her to the hospital…:

CUT 06(11)      “…assault people.”

The student is charged with felony Battery of a School Teacher and is in the St. Tammany Parish Jail.

Recently completed, a multi-million dollar project to enhance the presence of the Brown Pelican on Rabbit Island in Southwest Louisiana. Project Manager Todd Baker says how important the restoration project – paid for with Deepwater Horizon oil spill money – is to preserve the Brown Pelican in the state…:

CUT 10(12)      “…and flooded out.”

Hundreds of thousands have already viewed the disturbing TikTok video of a Covington High student assaulting a disabled school teacher for no apparent reason. It’s apparently part of a Tik Tok challenge to film a person committing a violent or destructive act. The 18-year-old girl responsible is under arrest and charged, but will the person who posted that video face arrest? Covington Police Sgt. Edwin Masters says there IS a state law which can also hold a person who knowingly films a crime responsible. He says such violent acts won’t be tolerated…:

CUT 08             (07)      “…held accountable.”

The victim has been treated and released from the hospital.

The Louisiana Coastal Protection Restoration Authority says it has completed a multi-million-dollar project to enhance the presence of the Brown Pelican on Rabbit Island in Southwest Louisiana. Project Manager Todd Baker says we have to act to keep our state bird vital…:

CUT 11             (11)      “…for those guys.”

State Police have arrested a Donaldsonville man after he hit a nine-year-old boy who just got off of a school bus. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02             (31)      “…Palermo.”

The 2019 collapse of the under-construction Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans was a disaster (quote) “waiting to happen”, according to a federal safety engineer. WWL-TV in New Orleans reports of an unreleased OSHA report stating substandard beams – which did not meet design code – were used to help maximize ceiling space, which contributed to the collapse.

An 18-year old Covington High School student is being held in St Tammany Parish Detention Center after a video of her attacking a disabled teacher went viral. Brooke Thorington has more..:

CUT 01(32)      “…Thorington.”

Worried about getting your annual flu shot AND perhaps a COVID shot or booster? Medical experts says there’s no need to worry. You CAN get both shots during the same visit to a clinic, pharmacy or doctor’s office. Though flu and COVID are similar, flu symptoms tend to come on suddenly and coronavirus tends to also involve high fever.

After responding to a residence for a medical emergency Wednesday night Lafayette police found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Lafayette P.D. spokesperson Corporal Bridgette Dugas…:

CUT 03(09)      “…gunshot wound.”

She says they are now investigating that shooting as a homicide.

A young boy in southeast Louisiana suffered serious injuries after he was hit yesterday by a dump truck after getting off the school bus in Belle Chasse. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says 61-year-old Gregory Valentine of Donaldsonville is not suspected to have been impaired behind the wheel. Nevertheless he faces several charges…:

CUT 13(06)      “…suspended license.”

The child is being treated at a local hospital and is expected to recover.

After responding to a residence for a medical emergency Wednesday night police found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Lafayette Corporal Bridgette Dugas says they are now investigating a homicide at the Essie Street home. Dugas says the area is not known for high crime and they are asking anyone who might have seen something out of the ordinary to contact them.

Cut 5 (12) “…crimestoppers.”

The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

A disturbing viral Tik Tok video of an 18-year old Covington High School student attacking and injuring a teacher is making the rounds. Covington Police Sgt. Edwin Masters says during the investigation they learned of the video challenge and because of recent legislation which can also hold a person who knowingly films a crime responsible, the female student directly involved in the altercation might not be the only one charged.

Cut 7 (07) “…forthcoming.”  

The Louisiana Coastal Protection Restoration Authority says it has completed a multi-million-dollar project to enhance the presence of the Brown Pelican on Rabbit Island in Southwest Louisiana. Project Manager Todd Baker tells us the effort has been much more successful than expected.

Cut 9 (09) “….next this year” 

The Brown Pelican is Louisiana’s state bird and Baker says of the nests observed on the island, there are 11-hundred-50 Brown Pelican nests on the island.

A nine-year-old boy in southeast Louisiana suffered serious injuries after he was hit yesterday by a dump truck after getting a school bus in Belle Chasse. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says 61-year-old Gregory Valentine of Donaldsonville approached the rear of the bus that had its stop signs extended and flashing lights activated

Cut 12 (09) “..nine  year old child”  

Brennan says the child continues to receive treatment at a local hospital. 

A Lafayette woman was fatally shot after answering a knock at her front door last night…..
cut 4 (08) “…the shooter”
That’s Lafayette Police Corporal Bridgette Dugas who says the shooting occurred on Essie Street shortly after 9:00 PM.

In St. Tammany Parish, Covington Police arrested an 18-year-old student at Covington High after she attacked a 64-year-old school teacher. Sergeant Edwin Masters says the assault was caught on video…
cut 6 (11) “…assault people”
Masters says Larrianna Jackson was charged with Battery of a School Teacher, while the victim needed medical attention at a local hospital.

Baton Rouge commercial pilot and Navy veteran Luke Mixon is running for Senate in an effort to unseat the state’s junior senator John Kennedy in 2022. Mixon says he’s frustrated with the partisan politics in DC and Louisiana is not getting their fair share of natural disaster assistance.
Cut 30 (12) “…bickering (x2).”
Kennedy’s campaign says the national Democrats have anointed their hand-picked liberal to run against him.

You can bet on football games legally at Paragon Casino as the Indian casino in Marksville has opened its sportsbook called the draft room. Paragon General Manager Marshall Sampson says the Draft Room has hundreds of big-screen TVs and a comfortable atmosphere…
cut 14 (11) “…square feet”

Attorney General Jeff Landry is announcing some of the details important to a legal settlement with several pharmaceutical firms over the manufacturing and marketing of opioids.  Louisiana’s share of the 26-billion-dollar agreement is just over 325-million-dollars.  Landry considers this settlement another step towards assisting Louisiana in curbing the damage done by opioids in Louisiana.

Cut 6 (06) “…this crisis.”

A crisis that Landry indicates has been all too deadly.

Governor John Bel Edwards traveled to Baton Rouge General Hospital to receive his annual flu shot and Pfizer Covid-19 booster shot Wednesday. He’s urging Louisiana residents to follow his example,

Edwards says it’s been several years since the Bayou State experienced a bad outbreak of flu.

Cut 8 (10) “…flu that year.”

The governor says despite the deadly flu season four years ago, last year’s was not as bad because of some of the steps taken to ease the spread of COVID.

Baton Rouge commercial pilot and Navy veteran Luke Mixon is running for Senate in an effort to unseat the state’s junior senator John Kennedy in 2022. Mixon says he’s frustrated with the partisan politics in DC and Louisiana is not getting their fair share of natural disaster assistance. Even though he’s running as a democrat, Mixon says he feels most voters are more concerned with the candidate versus party.

Cut 11 (11) “…their party.”

After responding to a residence for a medical emergency Wednesday night police found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Lafayette Corporal Bridgette Dugas says they are now investigating a homicide at the Essie Street home.

Cut 3 (09) “….gunshot wound.”

The gunshot victim was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Dugas says they are asking for anyone with any information to come forward and assist them with the investigation.

Senator John Kennedy has a challenger to his 2022 re-election bid. Brooke Thorington reports the challenger is a political newcomer who is a Baton Rouge military veteran and commercial airline pilot…
cut 2 (29) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

State Police has placed one of its troopers on administrative leave after allegations the trooper was involved in drinking and inappropriate touching of a female LSU band member. A Baton Rouge TV station reports the incident occurred while the trooper was on duty with the band to the Mississippi State game.

Paragon Casino in Marksville opened the state’s first Sportsbook yesterday as legalized sports betting has finally arrived in Louisiana. Paragon General Manager Marshall Sampson says their Las Vegas-style sportsbook is called the “Draft Room”…
cut 15 (14) “…be offered”
Former Saints wide receiver Joe Horn placed the first sports bet at the casino, a seven-team parlay.

Governor John Bel Edwards received his annual flu shot and Pfizer Covid-19 booster shot at a Baton Rouge hospital yesterday. He’s urging Louisiana residents to follow his example, noting that getting your flu shot has one of the same benefits the COVID vaccine has.
Cut 7 (12) “…fact had Covid.”

Governor John Bel Edwards has now received his annual flu shot and a booster for his previous two Pfizer Covid-19 shots.  More from Dave Brannen.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Dave Brannen.”

If you plan to hunt or fish Sunday or Monday and don’t have a license you need to purchase one before then because the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website will be undergoing maintenance. The website expects to have things up and working by Tuesday the 12^th.

Attorney General Jeff Landry says Louisiana will receive just over $325-million from a legal settlement with several pharmaceutical firms over the manufacturing and marketing of opioids. The funds will be used to help those who suffer from opioid abuse. Landry says local governments will decide how to allocate the funds in their particular area, but the distribution must meet a certain criteria.

Cut 5 (08) “…treatment on addicts.”

Baton Rouge commercial pilot and Navy veteran Luke Mixon is running for Senate in an effort to unseat the state’s junior senator John Kennedy in 2022. Mixon says he’s frustrated with the partisan politics in DC and Louisiana is not getting their fair share of natural disaster assistance.

Cut 10 (12)  “…bickering (x2).”