All of north Louisiana is under a moderate risk for severe weather Saturday, while central Louisiana is under an enhanced threat for severe weather and south Louisiana faces a slight risk. State Climatologist Barry Keim says isolated tornadoes are possible and so is locally heavy rainfall…
cut 4 (10) “…severe weather”
Saturday’s stormy weather will result in cooler temperatures on Monday.

Senator John Kennedy says President Trump is getting involved in the duplication of benefits dispute that’s impacted about 62-hundred 2016 flood victims who are unable to get federal recovery grant dollars, because they received an SBA loan. Kennedy says he spoke with the President about this issue during a lunch meeting today…
cut 15 (11) “…couple of weeks”
The Ports of New Orleans and Baton Rouge are getting a 3.1 million dollar grant that could reduce traffic congestion by getting more shipping trucks off the road. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

An 18-wheeler carrying soft drinks overturned on Highway 28 West in Vernon Parish this morning. No serious injuries reported, but soft drinks spilled across the road. And on I-10 eastbound near New Orleans, an 18-wheeler hauling frozen fish was involved in a crash and it took hours for crews to clean up the mess.

There’s a big threat for severe weather on Saturday. State Climatologist Barry Keim says ingredients are in place for numerous thunderstorms, some of them could produce a significant severe weather event
Cut 3 (10) “…severe tornadoes.”

LSU President F. King Alexander says if sports betting is legalized in Louisiana, then LSU should get a cut of the revenue since a lot of the gambling will be on the Purple and Gold. But Metairie Senator Danny Martiny says he’s committed to ensuring any revenue generated goes towards early childhood education subsidies for working and middle class families. Martiny added that people are lining up to get a slice of the revenue from business that may only be worth 20 to 50 million dollars.
Cut 11 (10) “…casinos.”

The feds have awarded the Ports of New Orleans and Baton Rouge a 3.1 million dollar grant to get shipping containers off the roads and back onto the river.Congressman Garret Graves says we’re seeing more 40-foot steel containers in shipping, and our ports just aren’t built to process enough of them, which means many of them end up on trucks…
Cut 12 (12) “…congestion”
The existing container on barge service moves about 16,800 40-foot equivalent units between Memphis/Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

When electric scooter companies Bird and Lime placed their electric scooters in Lafayette, there were no ordinances in place to govern their use on the city’s streets. So Lafayette Senator Page Cortez has introduced a bill that provides regulations.
Cut 8 (10) “…third party companies.”

LSU President F. King Alexander says if sports betting is legalized in Louisiana, then LSU should get a cut of the revenue since a lot of the gambling will be on the Purple and Gold.

Alexander says it’s only right that a portion of the revenue should return to some of the individuals who will be generating a lot of revenue for other people.

Cut 9 (12) “…about that”

But Metairie Senator Danny Martiny says he’s committed to ensuring any revenue generated goes towards early childhood education subsidies for working and middle-class families.

He says giving a cut to LSU because of their athletics opens up a nasty can of worms.

Cut 10 (06) “…I’m doing.”

Will Wade will meet today with LSU and NCAA officials in the first official meeting between the groups since the basketball coach was suspended for alleged recruiting violations. Wade may not be forced to testify in the basketball corruption trial of a man he was reportedly caught on tape trying to bribe for recruitment.

Saturday’s stormy weather will result in cooler temperatures on Sunday with high temperatures in the 60s. But Keim says north Louisiana especially should be on the lookout for severe weather

Cut 5 (10) “…thunderstorms.”

When electric scooter companies Bird and Lime placed their electric scooters in Lafayette, there were no ordinances in place to govern their use on the city’s streets. Now a bill introduced by Lafayette Senator Page Cortez gives more clarity to regulation.

Cut 6 (09) “…deal with them”

The scooters would be able to be operated on roads which have a speed limit of 25 miles per hour or less. It would also require minors to wear a helmet while operating the scooters.

There’s a big threat for severe weather on Saturday. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Central Louisiana is under an enhanced threat for severe weather, while south Louisiana is under a slight risk, and flash flooding is also possible…
Cut 4 (10) “…severe weather.”
Will Wade will meet today with LSU and NCAA officials in the first official meeting between the groups since the basketball coach was suspended for alleged recruiting violations.
The meeting was confirmed by LSU senior associate athletic director Robert Munsen, and Tiger Rag assistant editor Tyler Nunez says the meeting could be the first step in getting Wade back in Purple and Gold.
Cut 7 (09) “…a week.”
Wade recently fired his attorney, and hired new representation who’s been working to facilitate the meeting. Previously Wade’s attorney had the suspended coach on a gag order.
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A couple of Texans in Houston are now making crawfish flavored ice cream that seeks to replicate the taste of an old fashioned boil in a cold creamy package. Red Circle Ice Cream in Owner Nickey Ngo says when preparing the batch of craft ice cream, they go through the entire process of an actual crawfish boil to capture the true flavor.
Cut 11 (10) “…lick your lips.”
Ngo says there’s no actual chunks of mud bug crawling through the cream, because everything is strained out, and the texture feels just like regular ice cream.
The oft delayed billion dollar new Louis Armstrong International Airport Terminal is once again getting it’s opening date pushed back, this time all the way to fall. The city and the New Orleans Aviation Board said plainly, it’s just not ready yet and the delay will give authorities more time to do testing training, and installation. The terminal was originally set to open in early 2018.

Will Wade is meeting with LSU and NCAA officials today for the first time since he was suspended in the wake of a recruiting scandal FBI wiretap. Matt Doyle has more.

 Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

An arrest report shows 21-year-old Holden Matthews of Opelousas left behind a trail of evidence that led authorities to arrest him in connection with fires at three historically black Baptist churches in St. Landry Parish. The key piece of evidence was a red gas can found at one of the crime scenes.

There’s a big threat for severe weather on Saturday. State Climatologist Barry Keim says ingredients are in place for numerous thunderstorms, some of them could produce a significant severe weather event

Cut 3 (10) “…severe tornadoes.”

Central Louisiana is under an enhanced threat for severe weather, while south Louisiana is under a slight risk. Keim says flash flooding is also possible.

While crawfish is a sacred delicacy in the Bayou state, the idea of crawfish flavored ice cream might make the most authentic Cajuns wince. But that flavor has gained popularity on the internet and is see many people make the trip to visit Red Circle Ice Cream in Houston, TX. Owner Nickey Ngo says the curiosity has been strong among those that have heard about the frozen treat.

Cut 10 (09) “…on social media.”

Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate and Congressman Ralph Abraham squared off at a forum hosted by the Public Affairs Research Council. Edwards told the crowd that voters know the state is better off today than it was when he took office in 2016.
Cut 13 (09) “…kids on TOPS.”
But Abraham says Edwards tax policies and over regulations are driving businesses out of Louisiana.

Suspended basketball coach Will Wade will meet with LSU today for the first time since an alleged FBI wirtetap was published that reportedly had Wade discussing a strong offer made to a recruit. At first Wade declined to talk with LSU, because he was subpoenaed to testify in an upcoming college basketball corruption trial. But assistant Tiger Rag Editor Tyler Nunez says…
cu 8 (09) “….happen”

It’s the heart of crawfish season and for ice cream lovers there’s actually a crawfish flavor ice cream that’s being sold in Houston. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
cut 2(30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Tons of frozen fish were scattered along the highway after a crash early this morning on Interstate 10 on the Bonnet Carre Spillway. One person suffered moderate injuries and it took hours for crews to clean up the mess. I-10 East was reopened just after nine A-M, but traffic delays still exist.

Governor Edwards faced off with Republican Gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Ralph Abraham for the first time during a forum hosted by the Public Affairs Research Council. Kevin Barnhart was there
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Louisiana’s Parole Board has denied parole for 72-year-old Henry Montgomery. When he was 17-years-old, Montgomery killed an East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy in 1963. His case led to a U-S Supreme Court ruling that said juvenile killers should not be sentenced to life without parole.

Will Wade will meet today with LSU and NCAA officials in the first official meeting between the groups since the basketball coach was suspended because of an FBI wire tap scandal. Tiger Rag associate editor Tyler Nunez says the meeting could lead to Wade’s reinstatement….
Cut 7 (09) “…a week.”
And five players from the SEC championship team have declared for the NBA draft.

Baton Rouge Judge Beau Higginbotham has slammed the attorney representing a man charged in the fatal hit and run of a Zachary firefighter, calling Martin Regan a “disgraceful” defense lawyer and fining him 100-dolalrs. Higginbotham also fined co-counsel Harry Ward 50-dollars. Regan says this is an outrageous response to an ongoing legal dispute…
cut 4 (11) “…Mr Harry”
Higginbotham fined Regan after he missed four court dates.

Governor John Bel Edwards and one his Republican challengers, Ralph Abraham, appeared together for the first time at a forum hosted by the Public Affairs Research Council. Abraham criticized the governor for the latest census data that showed a declining population in Louisiana. Edwards says that’s why it’s important to invest more dollars into education…
cut 15 (12) “…in higher education”
Abraham says he is for smaller government and that over taxation and regulation is leading many businesses to look elsewhere.
Cut 16 (12) “…want to read.”
The other republican challenger, Eddie Rispone, did not appear because of a scheduling conflict.

The long awaited meeting between LSU and suspended basketball coach Will Wade will take place today at an undisclosed time and place. Athletic Director Joe Alleva has been waiting to speak with Wade about a reported FBI wire tap that alleges Wade discussing a strong offer made to a recruit. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says today’s meeting could lead to Wade’s reinstatement…
cut 9 (11) “….there”
Houston-based Red Circle Ice Cream has been serving up crawfish ice cream. Owner Nickey Ngo (No) says their shop has also offered up Hot Cheetos flavored ice cream and barbeque flavored ice cream…
cut 12 (10) “….flavored ice cream”
The crawfish ice cream features real butter, real garlic, cajun spices and cayenne pepper.