Today is the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day, with agents at several sights throughout Louisiana collecting unwanted medications. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Big comeback for the LSU Tigers last night against Tennessee. They were down 3-to-nothing in the 9th inning and scored six runs to win! Jared Jones won the game on a three-run homer over the center field wall.  And in Ruston thirty-one runs were scored last night as Dallas Baptist defeated La Tech 16 to 15 in 12 innings.

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About 700 soldiers from the mission of the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the “Tiger Brigade,” are deploying to support Operation Joint Guardian in Kosovo and Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa, providing security and support to U.S. and partner forces. Commander Jonathan Lloyd says the 256th will conduct pre-mobilization training at their home base…

Cut 6 (11) “…we’re mobilizing for.”

A  bill that passed the House unanimously could end the unregulated buying and selling of restaurant reservations through platforms like Appointment Trader, Dorsia, and ResX. Sponsored by Republican Troy Hebert (AY-bear), the bill aims to protect restaurants unaware that their tables are being auctioned, often at high prices, such as a 2,138-dollar reservation at Antoine’s during Super Bowl weekend.

Cut 9 (09)  “…without their consent.”

Saturday is national drug take-back day. The DEA will be at several collection sites throughout the country, including Louisiana, collecting expired or unwanted medications. Keith Bakewell, the assistant special agent in charge of the Baton Rouge field office of the DEA, says there are reasons for turning in your unwanted medications to the DEA instead of simply throwing them out.

Cut 3 (10) “…hands into everything.” 

A bill passed the House unanimously could end the unregulated buying and selling of restaurant reservations through platforms like Appointment Trader. Republican Troy Hebert (AY-bear) emphasized that the legislation targets elite restaurants being exploited without consent and says the penalty without written consent would be one thousand dollars a day.

Cut 10 (07) “…education fund”

About 700 soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the “Tiger Brigade,” are deploying to support Operation Joint Guardian in Kosovo and Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa, providing security and support to U.S. and partner forces. Commander Jonathan Lloyd says the 256th will conduct pre-mobilization training at their home base…

Cut 6 (11) “…we’re mobilizing for.”

The NFL Draft continues through Saturday, culminating with the selection of Mr. Irrelevant. Thursday night, the Saints used their first round draft choice to select offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. from Texas. First year head coach Kellen Moore says he chose Banks to fortify the team’s offensive line.

Cut 13 (10)  “…to do that.”

One down, six to go. The NFL Draft continues tonight and wraps up tomorrow, culminating with the selection of Mr. Irrelevant. Last night, the Saints took Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the ninth overall pick. First-year head coach Kellen Moore says it feels great to get the first pick out of the way.

Cut 12 (12) “…lot of fun.”

As for the selection of Banks, Moore says he wanted to fortify the team’s offensive line.

Cut 13 (10)  “…to do that.”

Prior to the draft, several draft experts had the Saints taking Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the ninth pick. The Saints passed on him – and so did everyone else. The second round opens with Deion’s son’s name still on the board.

It’s the most anticipated series of the college baseball season: Number-seven LSU against number-six Tennessee – the last two College World Series champions. LSU will start Kade Anderson on the mound tonight and Anthony Eyanson will start on Saturday. Sunday’s starter is to be announced. Tigers left hander Connor Ware is a possibility; he started the final game of the Alabama series. Ware was asked about the LSU-Tennessee rivalry…

Cut 20 (14) “….they’re not.”

LSU enter the series on a two game losing streak, as they lost in the final game of the Alabama series and suffered an ugly 13-3 defeat to in-state foe Northwestern State.

LSU’s women’s basketball team just scored a big name in the transfer portal as MiLaysia Fulwiley has announced that she will be playing for Kim Mulkey next season. The guard joins the Tigers from South Carolina.

The House unanimously passed a bill that could end the unregulated buying and selling of restaurant reservations through third party apps. Rep. Troy Hebert says the bill would protect restaurants unaware that their tables are being auctioned, often at high prices like an Antoine’s reservation that sold for over $2000 during Super Bowl weekend.

Cut 9 (09)  “…without their consent.”

About 700 soldiers from the mission of the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the “Tiger Brigade,” are deploying to support Operation Joint Guardian in Kosovo and Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa. Commander Jonathan Lloyd says both deployments are to contribute to a safe and secure environment in those areas.

Cut 7 (11) “…and peaceful area.”

Saturday is the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day, with agents at several sites throughout Louisiana collecting unwanted medications. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The first draft pick of Kellen Moore’s head coaching career is in the books, as the Saints selected Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the ninth overall pick. Moore says it feels great to get the first one nailed down.

Cut 12 (12) “…lot of fun.”

As for the selection of Banks, Moore says he wanted to fortify the team’s offensive line.

Saturday is national drug take-back day. The DEA will be at several collection sites in Louisiana, collecting expired or unwanted medications. Keith Bakewell, the assistant special agent in charge of the Baton Rouge field office of the DEA, says this way, the drugs can’t be used for illicit purposes.

Cut 4 (15) “…or whatever else.”

The process will be anonymous.

The Louisiana Illuminator is reporting Former LSU Health Shreveport Chancellor Dr. David Guzick, who, under pressure, resigned this week, wasn’t without a job for long. Guzick, in a newly created role, is the LSU System’s Chief Research officer. At a board meeting in September, LSU Board of Supervisors member Esperanza Moran called for Guzick’s dismissal. He resigned from his LSU Health position, Wednesday and Friday, the LSU System board unanimously named Guzick to his new position.

The Louisiana National Guards 256^th Tiger Brigade will deploy nearly 700 guardsmen overseas to the Horn of Africa and Kosovo to support operations. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

A bill that could end the unregulated buying and selling of restaurant reservations through platforms like Appointment Trader, Dorsia, and ResX passed the House. Rep. Troy Hebert’s the bill aims to protect restaurants unaware that their tables are being auctioned, often at high prices because they profit from bid percentages, but Hebert says apps like OpenTable that operate with restaurants will continue to operate.

Cut 11 (10) “…with your company.”

Saturday is the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day, with agents at several sights throughout Louisiana collecting unwanted medications. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The Louisiana National Guards 256^th Tiger Brigade will deploy nearly 700 guardsmen overseas to the Horn of Africa and Kosovo to support operations. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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Saturday is national drug take-back day. The DEA will be at several collection sites throughout the country, including Louisiana, collecting expired or unwanted medications. Keith Bakewell, the assistant special agent in charge of the Baton Rouge field office of the DEA, says there are reasons for turning in your unwanted medications to the DEA instead of simply throwing them out.

Cut 3 (10) “…hands into everything.”

Bakewell says this way, the drugs can’t be used for illicit purposes.

Cut 4 (15) “…or whatever else.”

Bakewell says the DEA has been holding drug take-back events for 15 years, and they’ve been very successful.

Cut 5 (10) “…or unwanted medication.”

The process is completely anonymous; agents will not be asking any questions as they take back the medications. The turned-in medications will then be disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner.

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About 700 soldiers from the mission of the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the “Tiger Brigade,” are deploying to support Operation Joint Guardian in Kosovo and Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa, providing security and support to U.S. and partner forces. Commander Jonathan Lloyd says the 256th will conduct pre-mobilization training at their home base…

Cut 6 (11) “…we’re mobilizing for.”

Lloyd says both deployments to Kosovo and the Horn of Africa are to contribute to a safe and secure environment in those areas.

Cut 7 (11) “…and peaceful area.”

This marks the brigade’s fourth overseas deployment since 9/11, and it continues to play a vital role in both global operations and state disaster relief efforts.  Lloyd believes its going to be a very fulfilling deployment.

Cut 8 (11) “…Horn of Africa mission.”

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A  bill passed the House unanimously could end the unregulated buying and selling of restaurant reservations through platforms like Appointment Trader, Dorsia, and ResX. Sponsored by Republican Troy Hebert (AY-bear), the bill aims to protect restaurants unaware that their tables are being auctioned, often at high prices, such as a 2,138-dollar reservation at Antoine’s during Super Bowl weekend.

Cut 9 (09)  “…without their consent.”

Hebert emphasized that the legislation targets elite restaurants being exploited without consent and says the penalty without written consent would be one thousand dollars a day.

Cut 10 (07) “…education fund”

The bill also allows the state attorney general to seek restitution for misled consumers. Traditional platforms like OpenTable charge restaurants per reservation, while trading apps profit from bid percentages. Hebert says they are not preventing this business model from existing…

Cut 11 (10) “…with your company.”

The bill now moves to the Senate, as debate continues over the ethics and sustainability of reservation trading.

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The first draft pick of Kellen Moore’s head coaching career is in the books, as the Saints selected Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the ninth overall pick. Moore says it feels great to get the first one nailed down.

Cut 12 (12) “…lot of fun.”

As for the selection of Banks, Moore says he wanted to fortify the team’s offensive line.

Cut 13 (10)  “…to do that.”

Moore says he’s excited to have Moore wearing the black and gold.

Cut 14 (16) “…an excellent job.”

The DEA will have several collection sites throughout Louisiana Saturday for national drug take-back day. Keith Bakewell, the assistant special agent in charge of the Baton Rouge DEA field office, says they’ve been collecting expired or unwanted medications for years now and it’s been very successful.

Cut 5 (10) “…or unwanted medication.”

The process is anonymous; agents will take back medications, no questions asked.

The Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the “Tiger Brigade,” are deploying to provide support for Operation Joint Guardian in Kosovo and Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa. This marks the brigade’s fourth overseas deployment since the 9/11 terror attacks, and Commander Jonathan Lloyd says they continue to play a vital role in both global operations and state disaster relief efforts.

Cut 8 (11) “…Horn of Africa mission.”

A bill that passed the House unanimously could end the unregulated buying and selling of restaurant reservations through third party platforms. Bill sponsor, Rep. Troy Hebert says the legislation targets elite restaurants that are being exploited without their knowledge or consent. He says the penalty if a platform doesn’t get written consent from a restaurant would be one thousand dollars.

Cut 10 (07) “…education fund”

The bill also allows the state attorney general to seek restitution for misled consumers. The bill now moves to the Senate, as debate continues over the ethics and sustainability of reservation trading.

The first draft pick of Kellen Moore’s head coaching career is in the books, as the Saints selected Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the ninth overall pick. Moore says he’s excited to have Banks wearing the black and gold.

Cut 14 (16) “…an excellent job.”

A bill passed the House unanimously, could end the unregulated buying and selling of restaurant reservations through platforms like Appointment Trader, Dorsia, and ResX. Sponsored by Rep. Troy Hebert, the bill aims to protect restaurants unaware that their tables are being auctioned, often at high prices, like the Antoine’s reservation sold for over two thousand dollars during Super Bowl weekend.

Cut 9 (09)  “…without their consent.”

About 700 Soldiers from the mission of the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the “Tiger Brigade,” are deploying to support Operation Joint Guardian in Kosovo and Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa, providing security and support to U.S. and partner forces. Commander Jonathan Lloyd says the 256 will conduct pre-mobilization training at their home base…

Cut 6 (11) “…we’re mobilizing for.”

Saturday is the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day, with agents at several sights throughout Louisiana collecting unwanted medications. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (00) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

With the ninth overall pick, the Saints selected Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr Thursday night.  About his first selection as Head Coach, Kellen Moore says he wanted to fortify the team’s offensive line and it feels great to get his first pick nailed down.

Cut 13 (10)  “…to do that.”

The first draft pick of Kellen Moore’s head coaching career is in the books, as the Saints selected Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the ninth overall pick. Moore says it feels great to get the first one nailed down.

Cut 12 (12) “…lot of fun.”

Tomorrow is national drug take-back day. The DEA will be at several collection sites throughout the country, including Louisiana, collecting expired or unwanted medications. Keith Bakewell, the assistant special agent in charge of the Baton Rouge field office of the DEA, says there are reasons for turning in your unwanted medications to the DEA instead of simply throwing them out.

Cut 3 (10) “…hands into everything.” 

The Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Tiger Brigade will deploy nearly 700 guardsmen overseas to the Horn of Africa and Kosovo to support operations. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”