A trial begins today in St. Martin Parish on whether Energy Transfer Partners followed the law when they began preparing land on private property to complete the Bayou Bridge Pipeline. Louisiana Bucket Brigade Director Anne Rolfes says the fact that this case is going to trial shows the power private companies have when it comes to seizing private property…
cut 9 (09) the permits”
Energy Transfer says the crude oil pipeline from Lake Charles to St. James Parish is 90-percent complete.

Do you have cravings for certain foods you’d like to reduce? LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center nutritional scientist Doctor John Apolzan says try eating certain foods less often, instead of just a smaller portion and a more active lifestyle can help as well…
cut 14 (09) “….reduce food cravings”

Congressman Ralph Abraham has introduced legislation to help soybean farmers who are experiencing losses because of the Chinese tariffs. Abraham says the bill allows soybean producers, who were not able to take their crop to the market, to have access to a program known as the M-F-P…
cut 11 (12) “…passed very quickly”
The chinese tariffs have led to storage elevators full of soybeans and nowhere to go and farmers either can harvest their crop without a place to ship them or let the crop die in their fields.

According to Your Local Security, Louisiana seniors lost over three-million dollars to scams last year. Your Local Security spokesperson Cassie Tolhurst says thousands of dollars were lost in charity scams, so it’s important to validate where your donation is going…
cut 4 (08) “….you think it is”

A trial begins today in St. Martinville over whether a Texas company legally received permission to clear trees and dig up land to construct the Bayou Bridge Pipeline across a 38-acre piece of private property. Louisiana Bucket Brigade Director Anne Rolfes says Energy Transfer Partner never had legal permission to enter the property….
cut 7 (08) “….did neither”
E-T-P has not responded publically to the lawsuit.

LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center nutritional scientist says John Apolzan says food cravings, especially those that are not healthy for you to eat in a large amount, can be reduced. Apozan says often pairing consumption with external activities can lead to cravings, so changing up routines may be your best….
cut 15 (10) “….your typical activities”
Congressman Ralph Abraham has introduced a bill to help Louisiana soybean farmers access a program designed to offset losses caused by Chinese tariffs. Matt Doyle has more…
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Christopher Landry of Denham Springs has been sentenced to death in the murder of Kayla Denhem who went to Landry’s home last June to provide a sensual massage and was strangled and beaten to death. Prosecutors say Landry hit the 24-year-old woman 15 times with a steel Indian war club and left her lifeless body in a plastic tub in a backyard shed.

Congressman Ralph Abraham says soybean farmers are having issues with accessing the Market Facilitation Program, originally designed to help farmers, to offset losses caused by Chinese tariffs. He says the only step being take right now, is a bill that he’s pushing that alters the payment structure for the MFP.
Cut 10 (13) “…recoup their losses.”
Abraham says soybean farms should not be forced to bear the heaviest burden caused by market disruptions.

A trial begins today in St. Martin Parish over whether Energy Transfer Partners violated constitutional law in order to construct the Bayou Bridge Pipeline through a 38-acre parcel of land. Environmentalist Anne Rolfes hopes the landowners are victorious…
cut 8 (09) “….take it”
ETP has not commented on the lawsuit.

New video has surfaced that shows the encounter between LSU offensive analyst Steve Kragthorpe and Texas A-and-M’s Cole Fisher following Saturday’s record setting seven overtime thriller. The video shows Fisher shoving Kragthorpe and then taking a swing at Kevin Faulk who is also on LSU’s staff. The SEC has fined A-and-M 50-thousand dollars for allowing its fans to storm the field.

Scammers are out to get your money this holiday season. Kevin Barnhart has details on keeping your money safe.
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Scammers are out to get your money this holiday season.  Kevin Barnhart has details on keeping your money safe.

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A court case that challenges the level of freedom oil companies have to seize private land while building pipelines is being heard today in St. Martinville. Matt Doyle has more.

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Congressman Ralph Abraham says he’s introducing badly needed legislation to get help to Louisiana soybean farmers who are suffocating in the trade war.

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Scammers are out in force during the holiday season, taking advantage of those trying to donate to charity, trying to steal the information of online shoppers, and finding any way to shake down unsuspecting victims of a buck.  Your Local Security spokesperson Cassie Tolhurst says in 2017, $20,ooo was forked over to charity scams in Louisiana alone, so it’s important to validate where your donation is going.

Cut 4 (08) “…you think it is.″

Tolhurst says if you get a phone call to donate money, take the proper precautions to verify who is on the other end of the call.

Cut 5 (10) “…they will not mind.”

Tolhurst says when doing your holiday shopping, make sure to you unique passwords for each login, and if you are having trouble keeping track of them all…

Cut 6 (07) “…locked down and secure.”
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There’ll be a hearing this morning in the case that’s delayed construction on a portion of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline, after owners of land in St. Martinville say crews were illegally building, clearing trees and digging up land on their 32 acre property for nearly 60 days. Louisiana Bucket Brigade Director Anne Rolfes says Bayou Bridge parent company ETP never had legal permission to enter the property.

Cut 7 (08) “…did neither.”

Several pipeline protesters who had been invited to the property by its three owners, were arrested and charged after allegedly interfering with construction efforts on the disputed land.

Rolfes, who opposes the pipeline for legal and environmental reasons, says the case could have substantial ramifications for oil companies on just how much leeway they actually have to seize private property. She says a ruling in their favor would set some of the first limits.

Cut 8 (09) “…take it.”

Construction on that portion of the pipeline has been delayed since ETP agreed to cease construction on the property pending a hearing back in September.

Rolfes says the fact that this case is in court is indicative of the vague, and lightly defined power oil companies have to seize private property in Louisiana.

Cut 9 (09) “…the permits.”

ETP said previously that they intend to push for the completion of the expropriation of the track of land.

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Congressman Ralph Abraham says soybean farmers are having issues with accessing the Market Facilitation Program, originally designed to help farmers, because of the recent congestion with crop elevators.  He says the only step being take right now, is a bill that he’s pushing that alters the payment structure for the MFP.

Cut 10 (13)   “…recoup their losses.”

Abraham says at $5 million, the package to help soybean farmers he’s pushing is small in the bigger picture.

Cut 11 (12) “…passed very quickly.”

Abraham says time is of the essence as farmers are in danger of facing bankruptcy due to the issue, and he’s willing to do what it takes to get the ball rolling as fast as possible.

Cut 12 (12)   “…make this happen.”

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A new study shows that food cravings can be reduced.  The intense desire to indulge in certain foods can sabotage efforts to maintain healthy eating habits and body weight.  LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center nutritional scientist Dr. John Apolzan says one proven way to reduce cravings for a certain food is to eat it less often.

Cut 13 (07) “…not the amount.”

Apolzan says living a more active lifestyle and dropping a few pounds can also have an effect on shaving the desire for certain foods.

Cut 14 (09) “…reduce food cravings.”

Apozan says often pairing consumption with external activities can lead to cravings, so changing up routines may be your best bet.
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The Saints are on a 10 win streak, looking comfortably like the best team in the NFL behind the most efficient season in Drew Brees’ career, and a surging defense that’s forced 10 interceptions and 12 fumbles. With five games left in the season, the Saints could eclipse the franchise regular season win record of 13. Head Coach Sean Payton says it’s a record that kinda creeps up on you.

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And it’s been a total team effort, as the Saints special teams have cut down on the big mistakes that have haunted Payton teams of past years. Leading that effort is kicker Will Lutz who’s made a stellar 95 percent of his field goals, up from 86 percent last year. Payton says his 2016 signing was crucial.
Cut 17 (17) “smart decision”

The Saints face a resurgent Cowboys team Thursday night in Dallas. The Cowboys are on a three game win streak and are in the thick of the playoff hunt.

Louisiana has seen a drastic drop in the temps around the state, as today many areas are 20 to 30 degrees colder than the same time yesterday.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says the bright side is, at least the temperatures will be going up by the end of the week.

Cut 5 (08)  “…pretty mild temperatures.” 

But we’ll have to survive tomorrow first, with temperatures dropping even further than they did today.

This past Saturday proved to make a huge impact on locally owned shops and restaurants as the movement known as “Small Business Saturday” saw big numbers.  National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana spokesperson Dawn Starns says looking at the full shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than two-thirds of small business owners expect sales to be stronger than 2017.

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Small Business Saturday was first recognized in 2010.

Reports have pegged Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s nephew, Cole Fisher as the assailant who attacked LSU Analyst Steve Kragthorpe after the Aggies 74-72 win over LSU Saturday night. USA Today Reporter Glen Guilbeau says the seven overtime barnburner was the highlight of a night full of controversy, something that  likely won’t be forgotten, or forgiven by fans of both teams.

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Kragthorpe suffers from Parkinsons and says the hit, which landed on his pacemaker, made his heart flutter.

A crash involving a suspected impaired driver took the life of 13 year old Kyrin Pete of Lake Charles during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day. Trooper Derek Senegal says this should serve as a reminder to those indulging in alcohol to make better decisions in an effort to stay off the roadways.

Cut 14 (07) “…years to come.”

Nicholls won its first playoff game in 32 years beating San Diego 49-30. It’s the fifth straight win for the Colonels who started fast as they jumped out to a 35-10 lead at halftime. Chase Fourcade had a huge game as he threw for 337 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 82 yards and two more scores. Fourcade…

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The Ragin Cajuns will play in the first ever Sun Belt Championship game in football this Saturday as UL-Lafayette defeated ULM 31-28 to win the Western Division. Running back Trey Ragas…

Cut 19 (14)   “…keep fighting”

Reports have pegged Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s nephew, Cole Fisher as the assailant who attacked LSU Analyst Steve Kragthorpe after the Aggies 74-72 win over LSU Saturday night. USA Today Reporter Glen Guilbeau says the fight started Dameyune Craig, who was fired by Coach O after one year as an assistant at LSU…

Cut 9 (07) “move along.”

That’s when Cole Fisher allegedly decked Kragthorpe, who suffers from Parkinson’s, right where his pacemaker is embedded. After that former LSU running back and current Tiger Staffer Kevin Faulk says stepped in to protect a good friend, and went to town on Fisher.

And the Pelicans take on the Celtics tonight in New Orleans in a battle of two potential playoff teams off to uninspiring starts. Anthony Davis, who’s been a near requirement for any hope of victory so far this season is questionable for the showdown, but says he is planning on taking the court. The Pels currently sit 8^th in the West, and a loss would knock them all the way down to 12^th. The game tips off at 7PM.

Reports say the guy who assaulted an LSU Analyst after Saturday’s loss was none other than the nephew of A&M head Coach Jimbo Fisher…

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Louisiana has seen a drastic drop in the temps around the state, as today many areas are 20 to 30 degrees colder than the same time yesterday.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says bundle up for tomorrow morning as temps will drop even further.

Cut 4 (09) “…the entire state.″

Keim says temps should rise back up later in the work week.

This past Saturday proved to make a huge impact on locally owned shops and restaurants as the movement known as “Small Business Saturday” saw big numbers.  National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana spokesperson Dawn Starns says according to a recent survey, it was a record setting year.

Cut 6 (07) “…that’s just phenomenal.”

Small Business Saturday was first recognized in 2010, and an estimated 104 million consumers participated in the day this year.

A crash involving a suspected impaired driver took the life of 13 year old Kyrin Pete of Lake Charles during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day. Trooper Derek Senegal says Hebert was transported to Calcasieu Correctional Center where he was booked on two charges.

Cut 13 (05) “…DWI first offense.”

33-year-old Jacob Ryan Herbert of Lafayette allegedly was behind the wheel of the vehicle that struck the teenager.

The nationwide movement known as Small Business Saturday driven by local communities to rev up traffic for independently owned businesses is being heralded as a success.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Louisiana has seen a drastic drop in the temps around the state, as today many areas are 20 to 30 degrees colder than the same time yesterday.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says that’s even before factoring in the wind chill.

Cut 3 (09) “…in some locations.”

A crash involving a suspected impaired driver took the life of 13 year old Kyrin Pete of Lake Charles during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day. Trooper Derek Senegal says 33-year-old Jacob Ryan Herbert of Lafayette was behind the wheel of the vehicle that struck the teenager.

Cut 12 (08)   “…on LA 385.”

Reports have pegged Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s nephew, Cole Fisher as the assailant who attacked LSU Analyst Steve Kragthorpe after the Aggies 74-72 win over LSU Saturday night. USA Today Reporter Glen Guilbeau says the altercation started when Dameyune Craig, who was fired by Coach O after one year as an assistant at LSU…

Cut 9 (07) “move along.”

That’s when Cole Fisher allegedly decked Kragthorpe. Guilbeau was interviewed on Talk Louisiana.

The nationwide movement known as Small Business Saturday driven by local communities to rev up traffic for independently owned businesses is being heralded as a success.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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Reports say  the guy who assaulted an LSU Analyst after Saturday’s loss was none other than the nephew of A&M head Coach Jimbo Fisher…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”  

Louisiana has seen a drastic drop in the temps around the state, as today many areas are 20 to 30 degrees colder than the same time yesterday.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says temps should rise back up later in the work week.
Cut 5 (08)  “…pretty mild temperatures.” 

As the cold air continues to impact the state, the high temps will only get into the low 50s across the state today.

This past Saturday proved to make a huge impact on locally owned shops and restaurants as the movement known as “Small Business Saturday” saw big numbers.  National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana spokesperson Dawn Starns says looking at the full shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than two-thirds of small business owners expect sales to be stronger than 2017.
Cut 8 (06) “…holiday shopping turnout.”

Reports have pegged Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s nephew, Cole Fisher, as the assailant who attacked LSU Analyst Steve Kragthorpe after the Aggies 74-72 win over LSU Saturday night. USA Today Reporter Glen Guilbeau says after Fisher decked Kragthorpe, who suffers from Parkinson’s, former LSU running back and current Tiger Staffer Kevin Faulk stepped in to protect a good friend, and went to town on Fisher.

Cut 10 (09)   “…understandable”

An LSU Manship School Assistant Professor says his research shows the loss of local media can make towns a lot more partisan. Joshua Darr says his research reinforced the importance of keeping local news alive and supported, so that local voters can be fully informed about local candidates history and positions on vital local issues, as opposed to just falling back on party line voting.

Cut 12 (10)   “…local options”