Brian Kelly is out as head coach of the LSU Tigers. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says the situation quickly unraveled on Sunday, following the Tigers’ embarrassing loss to Texas A&M. Horne says on Sunday, athletics director Scott Woodward demanded that coach Kelly make changes to his coaching staff…

Cut 9 (09)  “…from there.”

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, who was the defensive backs coach at LSU in 2004, gave his reaction on the firing of Kelly.

CUT 17 (20): “there long.”

In the New Orleans Saints’ 23-3 loss to the Buccaneers, quarterback Spencer Rattler was benched after turning the ball over two times. Rookie Tyler Shough came into the game and threw for 128 yards with an interception. Head coach Kellen Moore says the team has yet to name a starter for this week’s game against the Rams.

CUT 18 (14): “moving forward.”

The Pelicans return to action tonight as New Orleans looks to get their first win of the season as they host the winless Boston Celtics at 7 p.m. Zion Williamson is questionable with a left foot bone contusion.

Grambling State quarterback C’Zavian Teasett is responsive and in good spirits after sustaining a scary injury during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s Las Vegas HBCU Classic 26-24 win against Jackson State. He continues to be evaluated by medical personnel.

Senator Bill Cassidy has yet another challenger to fend off in next year’s Republican primary. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Big news for Mardi Gras 2026 in Lafayette. For the first time in decades a Mardi Gras parade will roll through downtown Lafayette on Jefferson Street. Mayor-President Monique Boulet says the return of Lafayette’s Mardi Gras route to its original location honors the city’s deep cultural roots while promoting economic growth.

While inflation has slowed down last month, it is still up year-over-year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says even though overall inflation fell by three-tenths of a percent from August to September, prices are still three-percent higher than at this time last year. Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, says that’s higher than normal.

Cut 7 (09) “…higher than that.”

LSU owes its former football coach Brian Kelly roughly 54-million dollars for firing him in year four of a ten-year contract. LSU says terms of the separation are still being negotiated. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says LSU is looking at how the cost of the buyout can be reduced…

Cut 10 (06) “…right there”

New Orleans native Frank Wilson is serving as interim coach, while tight ends coach Alex Atkins takes over as play caller as co-offensive coordinator Joe Sloan has also been fired.

Make it five – Senator Bill Cassidy has a fifth prominent Republican challenger for his seat, as Julie Emerson has announced her candidacy. In her introductory video, the Carencro state representative says as chairwoman of the House Ways and Means Committee, she led the effort to reform Louisiana’s tax code.

Cut 4 (13) “…in economic outlook.”

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says overall prices rose by three-tenths of a percent from August to September; when highly variable items like food and energy are excluded, prices rose by two-tenths of a percent. Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, says both of those figures came in lower than expected.

Cut 6 (08) “…August to September.”

The Brian Kelly era is over at LSU. Jeff Palermo reports on why it didn’t work and what happens next…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Despite the government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened all Farm Service Agency offices across the country. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made the announcement while visiting Amite late last week.

Cut 13 (06)  “…out right now”

LSU went from leading Texas A&M at halftime on Saturday to firing its head football coach on Sunday. During Kelly’s time as the head coach of LSU, he went 34-14 and 19-10 in the SEC. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says Kelly did not win at a high enough level and his CEO approach of coaching the team resulted in him being late to make necessary changes…

Cut 11 (10) “…ultimately”

LSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan has also been fired.

Senator Bill Cassidy has yet another challenger for his U.S. Senate seat, as State Representative Julie Emerson has announced her candidacy. The Carencro Republican introduced herself to statewide voters in a four-minute video.

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Emerson played a big role in the tax reform legislation approved by state lawmakers last year.

The inflation rate hit three-percent in September. That’s according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, says based on the way the year started, the three-percent year-over-year inflation is much better than what analysts had been bracing for.

Cut 8 (13) “…down from there.”

Despite the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened all Farm Service Agency offices across the country, including here in Louisiana. During a visit to Amite, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the move is to ensure that the shutdown does not interrupt America’s food supply.

Cut 12 (14) “…for every day.”

Rollins says she’s glad that F-S-A offices are reopening to serve America’s farmers.

Aclara, a Canadian mining company, is investing 277-million dollars into building the nation’s first heavy rare-earth separation facility at the Port of Vinton. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Judd Bares says the facility will refine rare earth metals that will be used for electric vehicles, wind turbines, drones and robotics.

Cut 19 (15) “…powered magnets.”

Construction is expected to begin next year.

LSU is in the market for a new football coach after firing Brian Kelly after Saturday night’s embarrassing loss to Texas A&M. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is high on LSU’s wish list…

Cut 15 (10) “…great coach”

Longtime LSU assistant coach Frank Wilson will serve as the interim head coach for the rest of the regular season.

Senator Bill Cassidy now has a fifth prominent challenger to fend off in next year’s Republican primary. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

State Senate President Cameron Henry told the LSU Manship News Service he doesn’t believe there’s a need for Louisiana National Guard Soldiers in New Orleans to assist local law enforcement with crime fighting duties. Henry says there’s already additional State Troopers in NOLA. He says Baton Rouge could use the guard soldiers to minimize the fights that are taking place involving homeless people in downtown Baton Rouge

Senator Bill Cassidy has yet another challenger for his U.S. Senate seat, as State Representative Julie Emerson has announced her candidacy. The Carencro Republican heavily touted her conservative credentials in her four-minute introductory video.

Cut 5 (13) “…for their children.”

Cassidy now has five prominent challengers running against him in next year’s Republican primary.

While inflation has slowed down last month, it is still up year-over-year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says even though overall inflation fell by three-tenths of a percent from August to September, prices are still three-percent higher than at this time last year. Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, says that’s higher than normal.

Cut 7 (09) “…higher than that.”

The Brian Kelly era is over at LSU. Jeff Palermo reports on why it didn’t work and what happens next…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Brian Kelly is out as head coach of the LSU Tigers. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says the situation quickly unraveled on Sunday, following the Tigers embarrassing loss to Texas A&M. Horne says athletic director Scott Woodward demanded that Kelly make changes to his coaching staff.

Cut 9 (09)  “…from there.”

Make it five – Senator Bill Cassidy has a fifth prominent Republican challenger for his seat, as Julie Emerson has announced her candidacy. In her introductory video, the Carencro state representative says as chairwoman of the House Ways and Means Committee, she led the effort to reform Louisiana’s tax code.

Cut 4 (13) “…in economic outlook.”

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says overall prices rose by three-tenths of a percent from August to September; when highly variable items like food and energy are excluded, prices rose by two-tenths of a percent. Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, says both of those figures came in lower than expected.

Cut 6 (08) “…August to September.”

Aclara, a Canadian mining company, is investing 277-million dollars into building the nation’s first heavy rare-earth separation facility at the Port of Vinton. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Judd Bares says by bringing Aclara to the Port of Vinton, the company will diversify what is done in Southwest Louisiana.

Cut 29 (10) “…the state.” 

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

Senator Bill Cassidy has yet another challenger for his U.S. Senate seat, as State Representative Julie Emerson has announced her candidacy. The Carencro Republican introduced herself to statewide voters in a four-minute video. 

Cut 3 (10) “…the state legislature.”

Emerson’s entrance in the race now gives Cassidy five prominent challengers in the Republican primary, who also include John Fleming, Blake Miguez, Eric Skrmetta and Kathy Seiden.

Brian Kelly is out as head coach of the LSU Tigers. Kelly was fired yesterday after an ugly 45-29 loss to Texas A&M the previous night. Kelly was 34-14 in just under four seasons at LSU, and Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says that apparently wasn’t good enough for school administration.

Cut 13 (06)  “…he got fired.”

Louisiana is taking steps to make sure those who rely on food stamps will still receive their SNAP benefits despite the federal government shutdown. The Louisiana House passed a resolution Friday, urging the Louisiana Department of Health to provide SNAP funding in November. State Senate President Cameron Henry says the Senate will take up the same resolution on Wednesday.

Cut 9 (03)  “…at hand.”

There are 792-thousand Louisianians who rely on SNAP benefits to purchase food every month, and the state receives 150-million dollars every month from the USDA to provide the food assistance.

For those of you who collect Social Security, your benefits will increase 2.8-percent next year. That works out to an average of 56 dollars a month. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, says with the price of everything going up, every dollar helps, so this increase will come in very handy.

Cut 5 (12) “…a fixed income.”