The two candidates in the Insurance Commissioner’s race were face to face in a debate at Baton Rouge Press Club. One of the major focal points of discussion was on Louisiana’s auto insurance rates. Challenger Tim Temple touts 20-plus years of industry knowledge and says the state is facing an insurance crisis as the most unaffordable state for insurance
cut 8 (10) “…true catastrophe mode”
Incumbent Commissioner Jim Donelon blames a broken legal system and limits need to be put in place on damages awarded against insurance companies…
Cut 7 (09)“…seated next year.”
Temple says Donelon has had 14 years as commissioner to pass tort reform and lower rates and he’s failed. Donelon says the tide is turning as three auto insurance providers have recently announced lower premiums.

Eddie Rispone begins airing a TV ad today that attacks fellow GOP gubernatorial candidate Ralph Abraham. A recent independent poll has Rispone eight points back of Abraham as the two fight for a chance to face Governor Edwards in a run-off. LSU-Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says the attack ad is concerning for Republicans.
Cut 14 (11) “…Edwards”
Back in March, Louisiana GOP Chairman Louis Gurvich released a statement asking the Republican candidates to focus their criticism on Edwards, because in-party fighting will only help Edwards win a second term in office.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is expected to undergo surgery after an injury to his thumb in Sunday’s game. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (29) “I’m Brooke Thorington”

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The candidates for Insurance Commissioner stated their cases as to why voters should cast ballots in their favor next month. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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 The gov’s race is heating up as Eddie Rispone launches an attack ad against fellow Republican Ralph Abraham. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

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Sunday’s defeat by the LA Rams was an insult to injury with reports that Saint’s beloved Quarterback Drew Brees will be out for at least six weeks with a torn ligament in his right thumb. Orthopedic Surgery Professor at LSU School of Medicine Dr. Christopher Marrero says the extent of any tear will dictate treatment.

Cut 4 (11) “…very unstable”

Brees is unable to grasp a football in his right hand due to the damaged ulnar collateral ligament, or UCL. Marrero says for this injury you could opt for mobilization or surgery and it appears Brees has been advised to go with surgery for his UCL.

Cut 5 (11) “…predictable.”

Marrero says surgery is also a better option in case a lesion forms with the torn ligament and it gets behind the tissue.

Cut 6 (12) “…with surgery”

Brees suffered the injury early in the game Sunday when he was hit in the hand by Ram’s defensive tackle Aaron Donald.

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The two candidates in the Insurance Commissioner’s race were face to face in a debate at Baton Rouge Press Club. One of the major focal points of discussion was on Louisiana’s auto insurance rates. Incumbent Commissioner Jim Donelon blames the broken legal system for rates being as high as they are.

Cut 7 (09)“…seated next year.” 

Challenger Tim Temple touts 20-plus years of industry knowledge and says the state is facing an insurance crisis as the most unaffordable state for insurance.

Cut 8 (10) “…true catastrophe mode.”

Donelon says during his thirteen years in office, he has contributed to the influx of new coverage providers following Hurricane Katrina.

Cut 9 (12) “…all across America.”

Temple says it is competition that drives rates, not legislative mandates.

Cut 10 (12) “…write your business.”

The election is October 12^th.

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State Police says dating back to April they’ve discovered 14 products marketed as CBD gummy bears sold illegally sold in Louisiana were spiked with synthetic marijuana.

Louisiana Department of Health Chief of Specialty Operations Justin Gremillion says first and foremost, edible “CBD” products are not permitted to be sold in the state.

Cut 11 (08) “…cant.” 

CBD is non-psychoactive, but synthetic marijuana can give users an intense high and has been linked to medical problems such as seizures and hospitalizations.

Gremillion says those products managed to make it onto shelves not because they were legal, but because it’s impossible to track every shipment of products heading into the state.

Cut 12 (12) “…came out.”

All legally sold CBD products must be labeled as such and permitted with the Department of Health.

Gremillion says with the influx of non-regulated products pouring across state boarders people need to be vigilant when buying the newly legal CBD products.

Cut 13 (12) “labeling”

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Republican Eddie Rispone is now running a TV attack ad against fellow GOP gubernatorial candidate, Congressman Ralph Abraham.

A recent independent poll puts Rispone eight points back of Abraham for the right to take Governor Edwards to a run-off. LSU-Shreveport Poli Sci Professor Jeff Sadow says it’s a concerning move for Republicans.

Cut 14 (11) “…Edwards” 

A run-off would be triggered if Governor Edwards does not earn more than 50 percent of the vote on October 12^th.

Rispone has spent over seven million dollars to raise his statewide profile, but he’s stuck polling below 20 percent. Sadow says the Rispone campaign is starting to mix up their strategy.

Cut 15 (09) “…issues”

The attack ad criticizes Abraham for missing Congressional votes, a line of attack common to the Edwards campaign. It also criticizes Abraham for comments critical of Donald Trump in 2016.

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In 2016 the Congressman said Trump should consider dropping out of the Presidential race in the wake of a video that showed the candidate bragging about grabbing women’s genitals.

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LSU heads into week four of the college football season ranked third in the nation in scoring, averaging 55 points a game. But Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says the players on offense are not satisfied with their results…

cut 17 (23) “…pretty good” 

LSU’s defense allowed Northwestern State to move the ball against them in the first half. Orgeron says adjustments were made that resulted in the shutout in the second half, but he wants to see more turnovers

Cut 18 (23) “…turnovers 

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Saints defensive end Cam Jordan spoke with the media yesterday and says the loss of Drew Brees due to injury is a huge blow to the organization, but adds at the same time, the team has not seen backup QB Teddy Bridgewater showcase what he brings to the table to the fullest extent yet.

cut 19 (14)   “the timeframe is.”   

Jordan says while he still feels strongly that poor officiating once again cost the team points on Sunday, the game also displayed other areas where improvement is needed.

cut 20 (17) “for our offense.” 

Multiple reports say Saints quarterback Drew Brees will miss at least the next six weeks and possibly need surgery to repair his injured throwing hand during the first quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Rams. The league’s highest-paid backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater replaces Brees and NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the first thing the Saints need to do is get over the emotional loss of their beloved leader.

Cut 7 (09)“…move on” 

Saints now sit at 1-1 on the season.

Authorities are investigating the death of a dog that was dragged behind a vehicle on Sunday afternoon. East Feliciana Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Greg Phares says deputies were alerted by a concerned resident who saw the dog being dragged in the Village of Wilson. Phares says it’s a criminal investigation.

Cut 5 (11) “…dog is dead.”

An elderly woman who was possibly bitten by a rat and roaches is recovering in a hospital, while two men are behind bars on a charge of cruelty to the infirmed…

cut  2 (30) I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

A record 1.2 million passengers took a cruise out of the Port of New Orleans last year, and they’re expecting another 1.4 million passengers for this year. Port of New Orleans spokesperson Jessica Ragusa says the cruise business has seen explosive growth…

Cut 9 (09)  “.percent”

Multiple reports say Saints quarterback Drew Brees will miss at least the next six weeks as he needs surgery to repair his injured throwing hand. The league’s highest-paid backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater replaces Brees and NFL analyst Mike Detillier expects the Saints will also use Taysom Hill at Q-B as well.

Cut 6 (11) “…the quarterback position.”

Saints now sit at 1-1 on the season and face the Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday.
Authorities are investigating the death of a dog that was dragged behind a vehicle on Sunday afternoon. East Feliciana Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Greg Phares says deputies were alerted by a concerned resident who saw the dog being dragged in the Village of Wilson.

Cut 3 (09) “…a private individual.”

Wilson is about 50 minutes north of Baton Rouge.

Crowley Police arrest two individuals in a disturbing case of elderly neglect. Chief Jimmy Broussard says cops took 57-year-old Raymond Hoffpauir and 27-year-old Dustin Welch into custody and they remain in jail on a charge of cruelty to the infirmed. He says both men have admitted to the negligent behavior…
Cut 14 (07) “neglectful.”
The elderly victim is receiving care at a local hospital and Adult Protective Services is also investigating.
A record 1.2 million passengers took a cruise out of the Port of New Orleans last year, and they’re expecting another 1.4 million passengers for this year. Port of New Orleans spokesperson Jessica Ragusa says if they continue to see this rate of growth, they’ll have to make a substantial expansion.

Cut 11 (07) “…at that” 

The numbers are set to rise again in 2020 as Disney and Royal Caribbean prepare to launch from New Orleans, along with an additional up-river cruise.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says reports that QB Drew Brees will need to undergo surgery for an injury he sustained to his throwing hand in yesterday’s loss to the Rams may be a bit premature. Either way, it appears the heart of the Black and Gold is set to miss some time, and NFL analyst Mike Detillier says it will not be easy with Brees on the sidelines and the entire offense will need to play well in order to win games

Cut 8 (10) “need help”

The Saints are 1-and-1 on the season. 

Crowley Police arrest two individuals in a disturbing case of elderly neglect. Chief Jimmy Broussard says conditions inside the home were so poor that it contributed to the woman’s declining health…

Cut 13 (10) “few places”

57-year-old Raymond Hoffpauir and 27-year-old Dustin Welch were arrested.

A record 1.2 million passengers took a cruise out of the Port of New Orleans last year, and they’re expecting to set another record of 1.4 million passengers for this year. Port of New Orleans spokesperson Jessica Ragusa says 90 percent of their cruise passengers are from out of state, and 73 percent of those guests spend the night in New Orleans before leaving.

Cut 10 (10) “…economy”

She says that adds up to 306,000 hotel room nights.

Authorities are investigating the death of a dog that was dragged behind a vehicle on Sunday afternoon. East Feliciana Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Greg Phares says they are conducting a criminal investigation into the matter.

Cut 4 (08) “…at the time.”

Because the dog is not alive, SPCA or other animal advocates were not the lead organizations for the investigation.

Multiple reports say Saints Quarterback Drew Brees will miss at least the next six weeks because of a torn ligament in his throwing hand. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “..I’m Jeff Palermo”

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An elderly woman who was possibly bitten by a rat and roaches is recovering in a hospital, while two men are behind bars on a charge of cruelty to the infirmed. Kevin Barnhart has the story…

cut  2 (31) I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

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Authorities are investigating the death of a dog that was dragged behind a vehicle on Sunday afternoon. East Feliciana Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Greg Phares says deputies were alerted by a concerned resident who saw the dog being dragged in the Village of Wilson.

Cut 3 (09) “…a private individual.”

Wilson is about 50 minutes north of Baton Rouge.

Phares says they are conducting a criminal investigation into the matter.

Cut 4 (08) “…at the time.”

Phares says the nature of the incident surpassed the work of the SPCA and made it an issue for law enforcement.

Cut 5 (11) “…dog is dead.”

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Multiple reports say Saints quarterback Drew Brees will miss at least the next six weeks as he needs surgery to repair his injured throwing hand. The league’s highest-paid backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater replaces Brees and NFL analyst Mike Detillier expects the Saints will also use Taysom Hill at Q-B too

Cut 6 (11) “…the quarterback position.”

Brees’ injury occurred in the first quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Rams and the team will remain on the west coast and face Seattle on Sunday. Detillier says the first thing the Saints need to do is get over the emotional loss of losing Brees…

Cut 7 (09)“…move on” 

The Saints are 1-and-1 on the season. Detillier says it will not be easy with Brees on the sidelines and the entire offense will need to play well in order to win games

Cut 8 (10) “need help”

Coach Sean Payton says Brees plans on getting a second opinion before undergoing surgery.

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A record 1.2 million passengers took a cruise out of the Port of New Orleans last year, and they’re expecting another 1.4 million passengers for this year. Port of New Orleans spokesperson Jessica Ragusa says they’re the 6^th largest port in the nation, and the cruise business has seen explosive growth over the last decade.

Cut 9 (09)  “.percent”

The numbers are set to rise again in 2020 as Disney and Royal Caribbean prepare to launch from New Orleans, along with an additional up-river cruise.

Ragusa says 90 percent of their cruise passengers are from out of state, and 73 percent of those guests spend the night in New Orleans before leaving.

Cut 10 (10) “…economy”

She says that adds up to 306,000 hotel room nights.

The Port currently has two cruise terminals, and Ragusa says if they continue to see this rate of growth, they’ll have to make a substantial expansion.

Cut 11 (07) “…at that” 

Ragusa spoke with WWL Radio.

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Crowley Police arrest two individuals in a disturbing case of elderly neglect. Chief Jimmy Broussard says his officers were called to a home and found the victim in a very weak condition and bandages on her legs and ankles that covered up sores…

Cut 12 (09) “the sores”

Broussard conditions inside the home were also poor and that contributed to the woman’s declining health…

Cut 13 (10) “few places”

Broussard says cops took 57-year-old Raymond Hoffpauir and 27-year-old Dustin Welch into custody and they remain in jail on a charge of cruelty to the infirmed. He says both men have admitted to the negligent behavior…

Cut 14 (07) “neglectful.”

The elderly victim is receiving care at a local hospital and Adult Protective Services is also investigating.

Multiple reports say Saints Quarterback Drew Brees will miss at least the next six weeks because of a torn ligament in his throwing hand. Jeff Palermo has the story…
voicer 1 (31) “…reporting”

Injuries are mounting for LSU on defense. Coach Ed Orgeron said today that safety Todd Harris will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in the lopsided win over Northwestern State. Coach “O” also said defensive ends Rashard Lawrence and Glen Logan will miss a second straight week and will not play Saturday at Vanderbilt. Kick-off is at 11.

Crowley Police arrest two individuals in a disturbing case of elderly neglect. Chief Jimmy Broussard says his officers were called to a home and found the victim in very weak condition and bandages on her legs and ankles that covered up sores…
cut 12 (09) “….of the sores”
Broussard says cops took 57-year-old Raymond Hoffpauir and 27-year-old Dustin Welch into custody and they remain in jail on a charge of cruelty to the infirmed.

A record 1.2 million passengers took a cruise out of the Port of New Orleans last year, and they’re expecting another 1.4 million passengers for this year. Port of New Orleans spokesperson Jessica Ragusa says they’re the 6th largest port in the nation, and the cruise business has seen an explosive growth over the last decade.
Cut 9 (09) “.percent”

Saints QB Drew Brees is expected to miss at least six weeks after suffering an injury to his throwing hand yesterday against the Rams. Brees’ injury occurred in the first quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Rams and the team will remain on the west coast and face Seattle on Sunday. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the first thing the Saints need to do is get over the emotional loss of losing Brees…

Cut 7 (09)“…move on” 

The Saints are 1-and-1 on the season. 

Authorities are investigating the death of a dog that was dragged behind a vehicle on Sunday afternoon. East Feliciana Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Greg Phares says they’re conducting a criminal investigation into the incident that occurred in the Village of Wilson.

Cut 4 (08) “…at the time.”

Wilson is about 50 minutes north of Baton Rouge.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries continues to collect data on the loss of aquatic resources from the historic lengthy opening of the Bonnet Carre spillway in an effort to qualify for federal emergency assistance.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

An independent poll shows 82 percent of Louisianans say TOPS should be a funding priority for legislators. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat, who conducted the survey, says it’s clear that TOPS is untouchable.

Cut 13 (12) “…dollars.”

Saints QB Drew Brees is expected to miss at least six weeks after suffering an injury to his throwing hand yesterday against the Rams. Brees’ injury occurred in the first quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Rams and the team will remain on the west coast and face Seattle on Sunday. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the first thing the Saints need to do is get over the emotional loss of losing their leader.

Cut 7 (09)“…move on” 

The Saints are 1-and-1 on the season. 

Authorities are investigating the death of a dog that was dragged behind a vehicle on Sunday afternoon. East Feliciana Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Greg Phares says they’re conducting a criminal investigation into the incident that occurred in the Village of Wilson.

Cut 4 (08) “…at the time.”

Wilson is about 50 minutes north of Baton Rouge.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries continues to collect data on the loss of aquatic resources from the historic lengthy opening of the Bonnet Carre spillway…

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

An independent poll shows 82 percent of Louisianans say TOPS should be a funding priority for legislators. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat, who conducted the survey, says it’s clear that TOPS is untouchable.

Cut 13 (12) “…dollars.”