12:30 Newscast, September 25th, 2015

The latest campaign finance numbers in the Louisiana’s governor’s race shows Republican David Vitter still has the most cash on hand with $4 million. Eric Gill has more…:
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Saints Coach Sean Payton says if quarterback Drew Brees can’t throw a pass in practice this week, he won’t play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Brees has been limited in practice this week because of a bruised rotator cuff. Veteran backup Luke McCown will start if Brees can’t play. Kickoff is at noon Sunday on Fox.

With more than 7-thousand LSU fans in upstate New York this weekend for the game, some are worried Syracuse might not have enough beer to accommodate The Tigers. Visit Syracuse Communications Manager Nikita Jankowski says they’ve partnered with Visit Baton Rouge to enhance LSU fan’s experience in the college town…:
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Kickoff is at 11am tomorrow.

Lottery players might want to pick up a ticket before tomorrow night’s Powerball drawing. The multi-state game now has a jackpot of an estimated $267 million dollars which is the largest it’s been since February. Mega Millions tonight is $31 million.

11:40 Sportscast September 25

Saints Coach Sean Payton says if quarterback Drew Brees can’t throw a pass in practice this week, he won’t play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Brees has been limited in practice this week because of a bruised rotator cuff. Veteran backup Luke McCown will start if Brees can’t paly.

In the NFL last night…former LSU Tigers Odell Beckham Junior and Rueben Randle each had touchdown catches in the Giants 32-21 win over the Redskins.

Many fantasy football fans in Louisiana want to know why they can’t participate in cash games online. New Orleans gaming lawyer, Kelly Duncan, says state law prohibits these fantasy companies from letting people here play for money to win a cash prize, unlike other states where the companies are allowed to operate…
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Duncan says fantasy sites claim it isn’t gambling because skill is involved.

LSU will face Syracuse tomorrow in the first ever regular season meeting between the two teams. The Tigers have won 49 straight non-conference regular season games, while the Orange are 3-0 for the first time since 1991. Kick-off is at 11 AM.

Can ULM beat Alabama again? These two schools meet on Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa in a rematch of the 2007 game that saw the Warhawks upset Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide 21-14. ULM Coach Todd Berry says that game won’t have an impact on what happens tomorrow..
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Alabama is a 38 point favorite. You can watch on the SEC Network beginning at 3PM.

At six PM, UL Lafayette will host Akron. All kids under the age of 11 will receive a free general admission ticket to the game, if accompanied by an adult.

11:30 Newscast, September 25th, 2015

The latest campaign finance numbers in the Louisiana’s governor’s race shows Republican David Vitter still has the most cash on hand with $4 million. Republican Jay Dardenne reports $1.6 million, Democrat John Bel Edwards has $1.4 million, and Republican Scott Angelle has about $1 million. LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says, when you throw in cash from a pro-Vitter Super PAC, the senator has over $7 million available…:
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He says Super PAC money is a major factor as we enter the final four weeks of the campaign.

Meanwhile Governor Bobby Jindal continues his presidential campaign efforts. Jindal will address a Value Voters Summit this afternoon in Washington D.C. before heading back to Iowa tonight.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office says a 46-year-old woman from Cut Off is accused of stealing over $220,000 from her employer. Rhonda Anglin is charged with felony theft.

LSU is off to Syracuse today to take on the Orange tomorrow. Fans will be watching to see how many yards Leonard Fournette puts up after rushing for 387 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2 games. LSU’s only Heisman trophy winner Billy Cannon will be watching as he insists Fournette will be the next winner of college football’s most prestigious award…:
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Kick-off is at 11 AM.

The so called “Super Blood Moon” will coincide with a lunar eclipse on Sunday night in a phenomenon that won’t happen again until the year 2033. L-S-U Professor of Astronomy Brad Schaefer says you can see the closest full moon pass through the Earth’s shadow. He says the event isn’t as unusual as it sounds but it’s still a rare and beautiful…:
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Schaefer says you can see this marvel from your backyard at about 8 p.m.

 

10:30 Newscast Sept 25

A poll on the governor’s race commissioned by an anti-David Vitter group shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leads the field, but is the survey valid? Eric Gill reports…
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LSU leaves for Syracuse today where they’ll play the Orange tomorrow in the Carrier Dome. How many yards will Leonard Fournette get after rushing for a career-high 228 yards and 3 touchdowns against Auburn. LSU’s only Heisman winner, Billy Cannon, is impressed…
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Kick-off is at 11 AM.

When you watch football this weekend, you can’t escape the commercials for online fantasy football games, but because of state law, Louisiana residents can’t participate. Kelly Duncan, a gaming lawyer in New Orleans, says Louisiana law specifically prohibits gambling by computer businesses where something is risked of value to win a prize…
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A bill was filed in the last legislative session that would have allowed betting on virtual gaming sites, but it didn’t make it through the process.

A rare astronimical occurence will take place Sunday night and into early Monday morning. There will be a lunar eclipse coupled with a “Supermoon” which is a full moon that looks bigger because its at its closet point to the Earth. This hasn’t happened since 1982 and LSU Astronomy professor Brad Schaefer says it’s a sight to behold…
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09:30 Newscast September 25, 2015

The anti-David Vitter group Gumbo PAC commissioned a Public Policy Polling survey of the governor’s race and it shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leading the field with 28% compared to the Republican US Senator’s 27%. But, political analyst Bernie Pinsonat is skeptical of the results saying Gumbo PAC has attacked Vitter throughout his campaign for governor. He says it’s important for people to pay attention to who these PACs are supporting because they typically have a hidden motive…

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The poll found that Republicans Scott Angelle and Jay Dardenne trail with 15 percent and 14 percent respectively.

The only LSU Tiger to win the Heisman Trophy, Billy Cannon, is very excited about Leonard Fournette’s chances to win college football’s most prestigious award. Fournette’s 387 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2 games has him as a front-runner in the Heisman race. Cannon says he hopes he can watch Fournette receive the award…

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Fournette and the Tigers face Syracuse tomorrow. Kickoff is at 11AM and you can watch on ESPN.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says an 82-year-old Houma woman was found tied up in her bedroom after a home invasion. Authorities say the woman was awakened by three men who forced entry into her house. They bound the woman by her hands and ankles and then rummaged through the residence before fleeing. Police say the victim was not seriously injured. Authorities are searching for the suspects.

A “Super Blood Moon” will be visible this Sunday and won’t happen again for 18 years. Emelie Gunn has more on why you should get outside and take a look…

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08:30 Newscast September 25, 2015

A Public Policy Polling survey on the governor’s race commissioned by the anti-David Vitter group Gumbo PAC shows that Democrat John Bel Edwards leads the field with 28% to the Republican US Senator’s 27%. Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen says their survey shows Vitter’s popularity in Louisiana has fallen apart over the last year…

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The poll shows Vitter losing to Edwards by a 50 to 38 percent margin in a potential runoff.

The so called “Super Blood Moon” will accompany a lunar eclipse Sunday night. L-S-U Professor of Astronomy Brad Schaefer says this phenomenon won’t happen again until the year 2033. He says the moon will be 14 percent bigger and brighter than usual creating a deep red color…

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The event will be visible in the night sky beginning at around 8PM Sunday.

A Larose man has been found guilty of second degree murder and first degree feticide in the death of a pregnant Terrytown woman last year. Authorities say 31-year-old Emilio Calderon was convicted of stabbing and strangling 23-year-old Katherine Martinez to death, which also resulted in the death of her unborn child. Sentencing is scheduled for October 7th, where Calderon will face a mandatory life sentence.

You’ve probably seen an ad for DraftKings.com or FanDuel.com on TV lately, but residents from Louisiana are not able to sign up to win money. Michelle Southern reports…

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07:30 Newscast September 25, 2015

A poll on the governor’s race commissioned by the anti-David Vitter group Gumbo PAC shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leading the field with 28% to the Republican US Senator’s 27%. But political analyst Bernie Pinsonat is skeptical of the Public Policy Polling survey saying Vitter’s supporters are primarily religious right, social conservatives, and Tea Party types that have stood by him through thick and thin…

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Pinsonat says Gumbo PAC is a group that has attacked Vitter throughout his campaign for governor.

One person who’s excited about Leonard Fournette’s chances of winning the Heisman Trophy is the only Tiger to ever win the award, Billy Cannon. Cannon says Fournette put on an award winning performance last weekend against Auburn…

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In the first two games of the season, Fournette’s rushed for a total of 387 yards and six touchdowns.

Many fantasy football fans in Louisiana want to know why they can’t participate in cash games online. New Orleans gaming lawyer, Kelly Duncan, says state law prohibits these fantasy companies from letting people here play for money to win a cash prize, unlike other states where the companies are allowed to operate…

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Duncan says fantasy sites claim it isn’t gambling because skill is involved.

The so called “Super Blood Moon” will coincide with a lunar eclipse Sunday night in a phenomenon that won’t happen again until the year 2033. L-S-U Professor of Astronomy Brad Schaefer says the event isn’t as unusual as it sounds but it’s still rare and beautiful…

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Schaefer says you can see this marvel from your backyard at about 8PM and the moon will begin to turn blood red at around 9.

06:45 Sportscast September 25, 2015

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, who was limited once again during yesterday’s practice, continues to says he is confident he’ll be able to take the field on Sunday at Carolina despite a bruised rotator cuff. If Brees is not cleared to play, veteran backup and former Louisiana Tech star Luke McCown will lead the Black & Gold. The Saints and the Panthers kickoff at noon Sunday and the game will be televised on Fox.

LSU’s only Heisman trophy winner Billy Cannon is super excited about Leonard Fournette’s chance to win college football’s most prestigious award. Fournette is considered a front-runner to win the Heisman after running for 387 yards and 6 touchdowns in the first 2 games of the season. Fournette has also rushed for 100 yards in four consecutive games, dating to last season, scoring nine touchdowns in those contests. Cannon says he hopes he can watch Fournette receive the Heisman…

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Fournette and the Tigers hit the gridiron tomorrow to face Syracuse. Kickoff is at 11AM and you can catch all the action on ESPN.

Can ULM beat Alabama again? These two schools meet on Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa in a rematch of the 2007 game that saw the Warhawks upset Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide 21-14. ULM Coach Todd Berry says that game won’t have an impact on what happens tomorrow..

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Alabama is a 38 point favorite. You can watch on the SEC Network beginning at 3PM.

In high school football action last night: Teurlings Catholic upended Breaux Bridge 14-7, Byrd crushed Captain Shreve 42-13, New Iberia sailed past Lafayette 35-14, Vermilion Catholic beat Highland Baptist 44-13, it was Loreauville over Delcambre 38-14, and Southern Lab destroyed Ascension Catholic 46-7.

06:30 Newscast September 25, 2015

A poll on the governor’s race commissioned by an anti-David Vitter group shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leading the field with 28% to the Republican US Senator’s 27%. The Public Policy Polling survey shows Vitter losing to Edwards by a 50 to 38 percent margin in a potential runoff. Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen says this is a huge difference from a year ago…

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The poll conducted on behalf of GumboPac also found Republicans Scott Angelle and Jay Dardenne with 15 percent and 14 percent respectively.

With the rising popularity of online fantasy football, many fans in Louisiana want to know why they can’t participate for cash. Kelly Duncan, a gaming lawyer in New Orleans, says Louisiana’s gambling law prohibits these fantasy companies from letting people here play for money to win a cash prize…:

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LSU’s only Heisman trophy winner Billy Cannon is super excited about Leonard Fournette and his chances to win college football’s most prestigious award. Fournette is already the odds on favorite to win the Heisman after running for 387 and 6 touchdowns in 2 games. Cannon says he’s watched Fournette develop into a fantastic running back.

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Cannon says Fournette’s 19 carry, 228 yard outing against Auburn last weekend was an award winning performance.

AM Newscall September 25,2015

If you’ve been watching sports TV lately you’ve probably seen an ad for DraftKings.com or FanDuel.com, but residents from Louisiana are not able to sign up to win money. Michelle Southern reports why…:

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A “Super Blood Moon” will be visible this Sunday and won’t happen again for 18 years. Emelie Gunn has more on why you should get outside and take a look…

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A poll on the governor’s race commissioned by an anti-David Vitter group shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leads the field with 28% to the Republican US Senator’s 27%, but some eyebrows are raised at this survey. Eric Gill reports…:

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With the rising popularity of online fantasy football, many fans in Louisiana want to know why they can’t participate for cash. The Sportsman’s Paradise is one of 5 states which makes it a crime to conduct an online sports fantasy business, where money is wagered in order to win a cash prize. Kelly Duncan, a gaming lawyer in New Orleans, says Louisiana’s gambling law prohibits these fantasy companies from letting people here play for money to win a cash prize…:

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If you’ve been watching sports TV these days, chances are you’ve seen an ad for DraftKings.com or FanDuel.com, but residents from Louisiana are not able to sign up to win money. Duncan says fantasy sites claim it isn’t gambling because skill is involved, but that doesn’t fly in Louisiana the way it does other states where the companies are allowed to operate…:

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Duncan says, additionally, Louisiana law specifically prohibits gambling by computer businesses where something is risked of value to win a prize…: (A bill was filed in the last legislative session that would have allowed betting on virtual gaming sites but it was pulled.)

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LSU’s only Heisman trophy winner Billy Cannon is super excited about Leonard Fournette and his chances to win college football’s most prestigious award. Fournette is already the odds on favorite to win the Heisman after running for 387 in and 6 touchdowns in 2 games. Cannon says he’s watched Fournette develop into a fantastic running back.

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Fournette walked all over Auburn’s defense last Saturday for 228 years on 19 carries, averaging a school-record 12.0 years per carry. Cannon says Fournette put on an award winning performance.

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Fournette also has rushed for 100 yards in four consecutive games, dating to last season. In those games, he picked up nine touchdowns. Cannon says he hopes he can watch Fournette receive the Heisman trophy.

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A poll on the governor’s race commissioned by an anti-David Vitter group shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leads the field with 28% to the Republican US Senator’s 27%. The Democrat leaning Public Policy Polling survey shows Vitter losing to Edwards by a 50 to 38 percent margin in a potential runoff. Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen says this is a huge difference from a year ago…

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The poll conducted on behalf of the Vitter attacking group GumboPac also found that Republicans Scott Angelle and Jay Dardenne trail with 15 percent and 14 percent respectively. Jensen says their survey also shows Vitter’s popularity in Louisiana has fallen apart over the last year…

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However, political analyst Bernie Pinsonat is skeptical of this poll. He says Vitter’s supporters are primarily religious right, social conservatives, and Tea Party types that have stood by him through thick and thin…

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Pinsonat says Gumbo PAC is a group that has attacked Vitter throughout his campaign for governor. He says it’s important for people to pay attention to who these PACs are supporting because they typically have a hidden motive…

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The so called “Super Blood Moon” will coincide with a lunar eclipse on Sunday night in a phenomenon that won’t happen again until the year 2033. L-S-U Professor of Astronomy Brad Schaefer says you can see the closest full moon pass through the Earth’s shadow. He says the event isn’t as unusual as it sounds but it’s still a rare and beautiful.

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Schaefer says you can see this marvel from your backyard at about 8 p.m. and the moon will begin to turn blood red at around 9 p.m. He says the moon will be 14 percent bigger and brighter than usual creating a deep red color.

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Schaefer says this is the first time we’ve had a “Super Blood Moon” since 1982. He says this is a great time to get outside and experience an event that many have never seen before.

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Can ULM beat Alabama again? These two schools meet on Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa in a rematch of the 2007 game that saw the Warhawks upset Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide 21-14. ULM Coach Todd Berry says that game won’t have an impact on what happens tomorrow..

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ULM will start a freshman at quarterback. Garrett Smith has played well in his first two collegiate games. Berry is interested to see how he handles the Crimson Tide defense.

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Alabama is a 38-point favorite. But Berry says he’s not worried about that…

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