The President of the LSU Alumni Association has decided to go on annual leave amidst a lawsuit claiming he paid a former female employee hush money. Mary Olive Pierson says her client, Charlie Roberts, admits to having a sexual relationship with Kay Heath but didn’t do anything unethical…

cut 9 (08) “sex for money thing”

Heath’s attorney, Jeffry Sanford, says the two entered into a contractual financial agreement that was terminated by Roberts without notice in July…

cut 10 (06) “quit paying”

Pierson says Roberts was completely shocked by this lawsuit and is taking time off work so that he’s not distracted.

Governor Bobby Jindal is in Iowa today and tomorrow. He’s scheduled to speak at the Iowa Renewal Project’s “Pastor’s Policy Briefing” today. Tomorrow he’ll make several appearances including visiting the Iowa State Fair where he’ll volunteer at the Republican Party of Iowa’s booth.

According to LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry, Louisiana farmers will see minimal impact from Russia’s decision to ban food imports from the United States for one year. Guidry says over the past five years, Russia has been a relatively minor customer for most US ag products…

cut 6 (09) “US export”

Russia’s “full embargo” on food imports from the US, Europe and other western countries is in response to sanctions over its crisis in Ukraine.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says a Fed Ex man is under arrest for allegedly stealing packages he was supposed to deliver to businesses. Authorities say surveillance video from a victim shows the suspect, 50-year-old Nathaniel Smith, delivering only part of an order including one package of more than $1200 worth of cigarettes. Smith has been charged with felony theft.

Governor Bobby Jindal is in Iowa today and tomorrow. This is the governor’s third trip to the site of the first presidential primary in 2016. Jindal says he will not make any calls on a presidential bid until after the November elections have ended. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says if Jindal declares, he could be in it for the long haul…

cut 9 (07) “two or three states”

Pinsonat says early primary states are influential for candidates looking to break through.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says a FedEx man is under arrest for allegedly stealing packages he was supposed to deliver. BRPD spokesman L’Jean McKneely says they believe 50-year-old Nathaniel Smith would lie by saying he delivered goods he kept for himself…

cut 3 (05) “their packages”

McKneely says Smith was even supposed to deliver two computers to the police department that never arrived. Smith has been charged with felony theft.

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says the state will lose jobs and energy prices will rise if the EPA’s proposed ozone standards are enacted. The EPA will finalize the new ozone regulations in December. The agency says history proves you can reduce pollution and grow the economy at the same time. But LABI President Stephen Waguespack disagrees…

cut 15 (07) “press the pause button”

He says a National Association of Manufacturers report indicates the regulations would hurt the state’s booming economy.

Louisiana State Police is now offering the sale of crash photographs online through their website. Sgt. James Anderson says attorneys and insurance firms are the departments main clientele for crash scene photos. He says they hope this speeds up the process in obtaining this evidence…

cut 12 (10) “we serve”

Anderson says fatality photographs will not be available online.

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says the state will lose jobs and energy prices will rise if the EPA’s proposed ozone standards are enacted. The report claims customers could see as much as a 32 percent increase in natural gas and a 15 percent rise in electricity prices. LABI President Stephen Waguespack says the state could see other, costlier impacts as well…

cut 14 (11) “the timeframe”

The EPA is considering new regulations requiring the state to lower ozone pollution.

Governor Bobby Jindal is scheduled to be in Iowa today and tomorrow further fueling speculation of a presidential run in 2016. This is Jindal’s third trip to the Hawkeye State in recent months. Jindal says he will not make any decision on running for president until after the November elections.

The LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans has been awarded a $5.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to build a regional cancer clinical trials network. Director of the Cancer Center, Dr. Augusto Ochoa, says this funding will provide the infrastructure for the network…

cut 4 (12) “major institutions”

This program creates a network of physicians, nurses, and researchers to deliver the latest promising investigational treatments for cancer.

Louisiana State Police is now offering the sale of crash photographs online through their website. Sgt. James Anderson says the sale of crash pictures is not new to the department…

cut 10 (11) “is that way”

Photos are $10 each and available online at lsp-dot-org.

Bobby Jindal is scheduled to be in Iowa today and tomorrow, his third visit to the important presidential primary state in recent months. Early polls show muted interest in Jindal’s aspirations, a recent CNN poll even put him outside the top 7 candidates. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that outside opinions will not sway the governor…:
CUT 7 (09) “listening to”
Jindal says he will not make any calls on a presidential run until after the November elections have concluded

Incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu announced this week her decision to participate in four televised debates — but her main challenger, Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy, says he won’t make a decision on Senate debates until after qualifying. Rob Maness has agreed to participate in the same four debates as Landrieu. Cassidy’s spokesman said the Senate race won’t have a formal field of candidates until after qualifying is over. The period runs from August 20-22.

New EPA regulations that would require the state to lower ozone pollution levels have some Louisiana business owners concerned about the impact on the state’s economy. Matthew Doyle has more…:
CUT 3 (35) “reporting”

Gas prices in Louisiana are over 5 cents lower today than they were this time last week. According to the American Automobile Association the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is now $3.28.

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says the state will lose thousands of jobs if the EPA’s proposed ozone standards are enacted. It’s anticipated the EPA will require the state to lower ground level ozone pollution. But LABI President Stephen Waguespack says a National Association of Manufacturers report indicates the regulations would hurt the state’s booming economy…
cut 13 (07) “….manufacturing reniassance
Supporters of the new regulations say it will result in improved health conditions.

The LSU Health Sciences Center says a five-point-six million dollar grant will provide patients with more access to clinicial trials and advanced cancer treatement. Doctor Augusto Ochoa, with the LSU Health Sciences Center says they’ve partnered with 25 clinics to bring cutting edge cancer treatment closer to home…
cut 6 (09) “….access to this”

Governor Bobby Jindal is in Iowa again, as he continues to test the waters for a 2016 presidential run. Eric Gill has more…
cut 2 (32) “….reporting”

The Saints preseason opener is tonight in St. Louis. No official word from Coach Sean Payton, but Drew Brees is not expected to play because of an oblique injury. That means plenty of snaps for Luke McCown and Ryan Griffin, who are battling to be Brees’ primary backup.

Louisiana Governor and potential Presidential candidate Bobby Jindal is back in Iowa today, even though polls show he does not have much support to receive the republican nomination. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says visits like today to early primary states will help Jindal decide whether to run or not….
cut 8 (10) “…see Jindal continue”
Jindal says he will not decide on a potential presidential run, until after the November election.

Louisiana State Police announce photographs from non-fatal crash scenes are now available for purchase on their website. Sergeant James Anderson says the website is l-s-p-dot-org….
cut 11 (06) “…then and there”
Attorneys and insurance firms are the main clientele for crash scene photos.

The LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans received a five-point-six million dollar grant from the National Cancer Institute to build a regional cancer trials network. Eric Gill on what this means for the state…
cut 1 (35) “….reporting”

Numbers from the Commerce Departement indicate personal spending rose from an average of 28-thousand dollars per person in Louisiana in 2007 to nearly 32-thousand in 2012. That 32-thousand figure is the 15th lowest in the country.

Governor Bobby Jindal is in Iowa today and tomorrow. This is his third visit to the Hawkeye state, which is the site of the first presidential primary in 2016. Will Jindal run? The governor has said he will not decide until after the November election. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says if Jindal declares, he’ll be in it for the long haul….
cut 9 (07) “….two or three states”
Jindal has speaking events scheduled in Iowa today and tomrrow.

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry is expressing concerns over proposed regulations developed by the EPA that would require the state to reach a new standard when it comes to ozone pollution. The federal agency says history proves you can reduce pollution and grow the economy at the same time, but LABI President Steven Waguespack disagrees…
cut 15 (07) “….press the pause button”
The EPA will finalize the new ozone regulations in December.

The LSU Health Sciences Center says a five-point-six million dollar grant from the National Cancer Institute will allow them to build a cancer clinicial trials network that will be available to patients at 26 sites across Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Doctor Augusto Ochoa, director of the Scott Cancer Center at LSU Health Sciences Center says the funding will do more than just help set up a network…
cut 5 (13) “….in everybody”
The focus of the cancer clinical trails will be on minorities and the underserved.