A former UNO basketball player owns up to his misdeeds. Dae Dae Hunter appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and admitted to his role in a point shaving scandal. The NCAA accused Hunter and two of his teammates, Duquavian Short and Jamond Vincent, of intentionally trying to lose against the point spread in at least seven games last season. Hunter admitted he was in on it.

Cut 13 (08)  “…miss a couple.”

Some visitors to Baton Rouge yesterday are fueling speculation over LSU’s football coaching vacancy. Lane Kiffin’s ex-wife and several Kiffin family members were in the capital city scouting the area, one day after they had toured Gainesville, Florida. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says Kiffin’s current school, Ole Miss, wants him to make a decision this week as to where he’s going to go, if anywhere.

Cut 7 (08) “…at Ole Miss.”

Thanksgiving is historically the single busiest holiday for travel, and this year is expected to be no different. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

State and local officials will celebrate the completion of a broadband expansion project at the Vernon Parish Library this morning. ConnectLA executive director Veneeth Iyengar says the project will bring necessary infrastructure to thousands of homes and businesses.

Cut 10 (09) “…generations to come.”

Iyengar says not only will residents enjoy faster speeds, they’ll do so at a lower price

Thanksgiving is historically the single busiest holiday for travel, and this year is expected to be no different. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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A few certain visitors to Baton Rouge are fueling speculation over LSU’s football coaching search. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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A former basketball player from UNO comes clean on his involvement in a point-shaving scheme. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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Thanksgiving is historically the single busiest holiday for travel, and this year is expected to be no different. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says to expect a large number of travelers on the road for this year’s holiday.

Cut 4 (08) “…traveling by vehicle.”

As the roads are expected to be busy, Redman says the best time for drivers to travel is during the early morning hours so that they can avoid congestion later in the day.

Cut 5 (09) “…tons of traffic.”

While many drivers prepare to hit the roads for Thanksgiving week, Redman says now is the time to make sure your vehicle is running smoothly.

Cut 6 (09) “…your spare tire.”

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Some very special visitors to Baton Rouge yesterday are fueling speculation over LSU’s football coaching vacancy. Lane Kiffin’s ex-wife and several Kiffin family members were scouting the area, one day after they had toured Gainesville, Florida. Tiger Rag editor Glenn Guilbeau says Kiffin’s current school, Ole Miss, wants him to make a decision this week as to where he’s going to go, if anywhere.

Cut 7 (08) “…at Ole Miss.”

As Kiffin weighs his options, Guilbeau says one very influential opinion could be that of Nick Saban, who shares an agent with Kiffin.

Cut 8 (13) “…it this year.”

Guilbeau says if Kiffin is leaning towards leaving Ole Miss, despite repeatedly saying he loves it in Oxford, LSU has one significant advantage over Florida when it comes to recruiting.

Cut 9 (11)  “…Florida State, Miami”

As for a certain junior linebacker on LSU’s roster, Guilbeau says the fact that Whit Weeks is dating Kiffin’s daughter will have no bearing on what he ultimately decides to do.

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State and local officials will celebrate the completion of a broadband expansion project at the Vernon Parish Library this morning. ConnectLA executive director Veneeth Iyengar says the project will bring necessary infrastructure to thousands of homes and businesses.

Cut 10 (09) “…generations to come.”

Iyengar says not only will residents enjoy faster speeds, they’ll do so at a lower price. Previously, homes paid as much as 200 dollars a month for subpar internet connections.

Cut 11 (13) “…what they’ve had.”

And this won’t be the end of Louisiana’s investment in connectivity. Iyengar says there could be as many as seven more ribbon cuttings across the state before the end of the year.

Cut 12 (11) “…by Louisiana companies.”

The Leesville celebration begins at 10:30.

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A former UNO basketball player owns up to his mistake. Dae Dae Hunter appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and admitted to his role in a point shaving scandal. The NCAA accused Hunter and two of his teammates, Duquavian Short and Jamond Vincent, of intentionally trying to lose against the point spread in at least seven games last season. Hunter admitted he was in on it.

Cut 13 (08)  “…miss a couple.”

Hunter told Good Morning America he and others were approached by a bettor from Las Vegas who had reason to believe that the Privateers and their players were easy targets.

Cut 14 (06) “…a certain spread.”

Hunter told Good Morning America that he did it so that he could get money to care for his newborn child. When investigators first confronted him, he said he denied any involvement before coming clean.

Cut 15 (06) “…I knew everything.”

The NCAA has permanently banned all three players. The scandal will certainly bring back painful memories among New Orleans college basketball fans of a certain age; it comes 40 years after a nearly identical scandal shut down Tulane’s men’s basketball program for four years.

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LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson and backup quarterback Michael Van Buren earned their first win leading the Tigers Saturday. Starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has fought through injuries all season, and Wilson is unsure who will get the start in the team’s final home game this weekend.

Cut 16 (12) “…answers just yet.”

Van Buren threw for 221 yards and a touchdown against the Razorbacks. Wilson says they kept the game plan simple for the sophomore, but it took him a while to settle into his first start.

Cut 17 (16)  “…that he did.”

Freshman running back Harlem Berry split reps with Caden Durham this week after leading the backfield against Alabama. Each has flashed this season, but the Tigers’ rushing attack is just now coming into its own under Wilson. He says freshman backs need time to learn and grow without the ball, and experience is the best teacher.

Cut 18 (18)  “…to bear itself.”

The Caddo Parish community of Vivian is mourning the line-of-duty murder of a police officer. Marc Brock was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing Brock. Caddo Parish Commissioner Chris Kracman says Brock accomplished so much in his short time on Earth.

Cut 3 (10) “…a police officer.”

A former UNO basketball player admitted to being involved in a point-shaving scheme. Dae Dae Hunter told ABC’s  Good Morning America that he did it so that he could get money to care for his newborn child. When investigators first confronted him, Hunter said he denied any involvement before coming clean.

Cut 15 (06) “…I knew everything.”

A Southeastern Louisiana University chemistry professor who was removed as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project is asking to be reinstated. A report was published in which Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee) described elevated levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake. Her attorney, William Most, says that caught university officials off-guard.

Cut 10 (08) “…from heavy industry.”

Southeastern says Dr. Emami’s complaint will be given due consideration to ensure that fairness and due process are afforded.

Nicholls won its final home game of the season, beating rival Northwestern State 26-21. With the win, Coach Tommy Rybacki will finish Southland play with at least a .500 record.

Cut 20 (17) “…the season.”

One community in Caddo Parish is grieving the senseless line-of-duty killing of a Vivian police officer. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

All SNAP recipients in Louisiana will receive their full benefits this month. Governor Landry made that announcement today. He said some elderly and disabled recipients will get extra benefits after getting 25-percent assistance November 1st through the 4th.

A former University of New Orleans basketball player admitted to his role in a point shaving scandal. The NCAA accused Dae Dae Hunter and two of his teammates of intentionally trying to lose against the point spread in at least seven games last season. Hunter told ABC’s Good Morning America a bettor from Las Vegas viewed them as easy targets. 

Cut 14 (06) “…a certain spread.”

Hunter says he agreed to it so that he could get money to care for his newborn child.

A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana University has filed a grievance against the school, asking to be reinstated as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. William Most, the attorney who represents Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), says she was removed after a report came out in which she described elevated levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake.

Cut 9 (10)  “…of the pollution.”

One community in Caddo Parish is grieving the senseless line-of-duty killing of a Vivian police officer. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Saturday morning, the Pelicans fired Head Coach Willie Green. Andrew Greenstein caught up with Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center last night prior to the team’s 124-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The Caddo Parish community of Vivian is mourning the line-of-duty murder of a police officer. Marc Brock was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing Brock. Caddo Parish Commissioner Chris Kracman, whose district includes Vivian, says Officer Brock accomplished so much in his short time on Earth.

Cut 3 (10) “…a police officer.”

Last night, there was a candlelight vigil at the North Caddo football field. Commissioner Kracman says people turned out in droves.

Cut 4 (08) “…bleachers were packed.”

Kracman says the turnout at the vigil is a testament to how loved Brock was by everyone in and around Vivian.

Cut 5 (08) “…Brock had touched.”

Alexander was arrested and is charged with second-degree murder and cyberstalking. He’s being held without bond.

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If you had Willie Green in your first NBA coach to be fired pool, you win. On Saturday, the Pelicans fired Green after the team lost ten out of their first 12 games, many by lopsided scores. Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars says wins and losses weren’t the main reason why the decision was made to fire Green.

Cut 6 (13) “…see that happening.”

James Borrego was named interim head coach; and in the immediate aftermath of Green’s firing, Borrego said his job was to get the team to play hard, especially since there’s still 69 games to go in the season.

Cut 7 (08) “…including me.”

But last night, the Pelicans weren’t better. Although they showed fight after falling behind in the first quarter, they couldn’t keep up with the Golden State Warriors, and they lost, 124-106. Before the game, Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center gave their thoughts about the coaching change.

Cut 8 (09) “…wasn’t doing it.”

It doesn’t get any easier for Borrego and the Pelicans — they host the world champion Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. Tipoff is at seven.

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A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana University has filed a grievance against the school, asking to be reinstated as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. William Most, the attorney who represents Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), says she was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake.

Cut 9 (10)  “…of the pollution.”

Most says the findings of Dr. Emami’s research caught university officials off-guard, and they immediately plotted to remove her from the project.

Cut 10 (08) “…from heavy industry.”

Emami is a tenured professor of chemistry and remains with the school in that capacity. Most says what the school did in removing her from the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project is a clear violation of the First Amendment and a violation of her academic freedoms.

Cut 11 (09) “…losing their project.”

Southeastern says Dr. Emami’s complaint will be given due consideration to ensure that fairness and due process are afforded.

A community mourns a Caddo Parish police officer killed in the line of duty. People packed the stands at the North Caddo football field for a vigil for Vivian police officer Marc Brock, who was shot to death as he was investigating a cyberstalking complaint against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander. Commissioner Chris Kracman, whose district includes Vivian, says the turnout is a testament to how much people loved Brock.

Cut 5 (08) “…Brock had touched.”

A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana who was removed from leading the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project files a grievance, seeking to be reinstated into that role. It happened after a story ran in which Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee) described elevated levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake. Her attorney, William Most, says the school violated her academic freedoms.

Cut 11 (09) “…losing their project.” 

A former University of New Orleans basketball player owns up to his mistake. Dae Dae Hunter appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and admitted to his role in a point shaving scandal. The NCAA accused Hunter and two of his teammates, Duquavian Short and Jamond Vincent, of intentionally trying to lose against the point spread in at least seven games last season. Hunter admitted he was in on it.

Cut 13 (08)  “…miss a couple.”

Hunter said he did it so that he could get money to care for his newborn child.

ULM loses its sixth in a row, falling to South Alabama, 26-14. Coach Bryant Vincent says the Warhawks are having a hard time staying away from beating themselves.

Cut 19 (17) “…fourth down.”

One community in Caddo Parish is grieving the senseless line-of-duty killing of a Vivian police officer. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Saturday morning, the Pelicans fired Head Coach Willie Green. Andrew Greenstein caught up with Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center last night prior to the team’s 124-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The Caddo Parish community of Vivian is mourning the line-of-duty murder of a police officer. Marc Brock was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing Brock. Caddo Parish Commissioner Chris Kracman, whose district includes Vivian, says Officer Brock accomplished so much in his short time on Earth.

Cut 3 (10) “…a police officer.”

Last night, there was a candlelight vigil at the North Caddo football field. Commissioner Kracman says people turned out in droves.

Cut 4 (08) “…bleachers were packed.”

Kracman says the turnout at the vigil is a testament to how loved Brock was by everyone in and around Vivian.

Cut 5 (08) “…Brock had touched.”

Alexander was arrested and is charged with second-degree murder and cyberstalking. He’s being held without bond.

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If you had Willie Green in your first NBA coach to be fired pool, you win. On Saturday, the Pelicans fired Green after the team lost ten out of their first 12 games, many by lopsided scores. Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars says wins and losses weren’t the main reason why the decision was made to fire Green.

Cut 6 (13) “…see that happening.”

James Borrego was named interim head coach; and in the immediate aftermath of Green’s firing, Borrego said his job was to get the team to play hard, especially since there’s still 69 games to go in the season.

Cut 7 (08) “…including me.”

But last night, the Pelicans weren’t better. Although they showed fight after falling behind in the first quarter, they couldn’t keep up with the Golden State Warriors, and they lost, 124-106. Before the game, Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center gave their thoughts about the coaching change.

Cut 8 (09) “…wasn’t doing it.”

It doesn’t get any easier for Borrego and the Pelicans — they host the world champion Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. Tipoff is at seven.

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A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana University has filed a grievance against the school, asking to be reinstated as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. William Most, the attorney who represents Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), says she was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake.

Cut 9 (10)  “…of the pollution.”

Most says the findings of Dr. Emami’s research caught university officials off-guard, and they immediately plotted to remove her from the project.

Cut 10 (08) “…from heavy industry.”

Emami is a tenured professor of chemistry and remains with the school in that capacity. Most says what the school did in removing her from the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project is a clear violation of the First Amendment and a violation of her academic freedoms.

Cut 11 (09) “…losing their project.”

We have reached out to Southeastern for a response and are waiting to hear back.

Grief in Caddo Parish after a police officer in Vivian is killed in the line of duty. Marc Brock was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing him. Last night, there was a candlelight vigil at the North Caddo football field, and Commissioner Chris Kracman says people turned out in droves.

Cut 4 (08) “…bleachers were packed.”

A Southeastern Louisiana University chemistry professor who was removed as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project makes a formal request to be reinstated in that role. Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake. Her attorney, William Most, says her findings caught university officials off-guard.

Cut 10 (08) “…from heavy industry.”

If you had Willie Green in your first NBA coach to be fired pool, you win. On Saturday, the Pelicans fired Green after the team lost ten out of their first 12 games, many by lopsided scores. Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars says wins and losses weren’t the main reason why the decision was made to fire Green.

Cut 6 (13) “…see that happening.”

James Borrego has been named interim head coach.

Despite losing out on the Southland Conference title, Southeastern Louisiana is still alive for an at-large FCS playoff spot after beating Incarnate Word, 10-7. It was a good win for Coach Frank Scelfo’s team after losing the week before to Lamar.

Cut 17 (19)  “…we did.”