A new rule approved by the Public Service Commission is aimed at streamlining the process for large projects like data centers to access energy. Under the new policy, utilities looking to build infrastructure to power those massive projects will no longer have to prove that the generation is the cheapest and most reliable on the market. Alaina DiLaura with the Alliance for Affordable Energy says the new policy is unfair to residents, who are already in the middle of an affordability crisis.

Cut 11 (11) “…enter the state.”

Louisiana is expected to make sure high-speed internet access is available to every Louisiana resident by 2028, which is two years earlier than initially expected. Connect LA executive director Veneeth Iyengar says with the increased access, Louisiana residents could see prices decrease for higher internet speeds.

Cut 8 (13) “…paying before.”

Need inspiration for those last-minute Christmas gifts? Advancing technology can help.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

U-L Lafayette had quite a football season but it came to an end with a 20-13 loss to Delaware in the 68 Ventures Bowl yesterday. After the game, head coach Mike Desormeaux (DEZ-er-mo) said he was heartbroken for his players after they worked so hard to just miss the victory but…

Cut 4 (12) “…has been unbelievable.”

The Cajuns finish the season with a record of 6-and-7.

The Public Service Commission approves a new rule aimed at streamlining the process for large projects like data centers to access the energy they need to operate. Utilities looking to build infrastructure to power those massive projects will no longer have to prove that the generation is the cheapest and most reliable on the market. Commissioner Jean-Paul Coussan proposed the rule as a way to accelerate the timelines for these projects. But Alaina DiLaura with the Alliance for Affordable Energy says everyone else will end up paying the price.

Cut 9 (12)  “…and industrial ratepayers.”

This just in to the Louisiana Radio Network newsroom – Attorney General Liz Murrill has announced that 67 people, including at least five women, have been arrested in a massive enforcement operation targeting registered sex offenders. Throughout last month, Operation Access Denied targeted sex offenders for additional crimes against children.

A gutsy season by the U-L Lafayette football team comes to an end with a 20-13 loss to Delaware in the 68 Ventures Bowl. The Cajuns fell behind 20-3 before scoring ten unanswered points to pull to within a touchdown. The Cajuns had a chance to tie it on the last play of the game, but quarterback Lunch Winfield’s pass was broken up in the end zone. After the game, head coach Mike Desormeaux (DEZ-er-mo) said the game was a microcosm of the entire season.

Cut 4 (12) “…has been unbelievable.”

The Cajuns finish the season with a record of 6-and-7.

At an event where Saints owner Gayle Benson and Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves donated 100 custom bikes and helmets to the youth of the YMCA, WAFB-TV’s Jacques Doucet asked Benson about the Saints’ recent success.

Cut 20 (14) “…he’s awesome.”

The Saints have won two games in a row and rookie quarterback Tyler Shough is now 3-3 as an NFL starter. New Orleans is at home for the last time this season against the New York Jets on Sunday. Kickoff is at noon.

Last night, UL-Lafayette dropped to Delaware by a score of 20-13 in the 68 Ventures Bowl to close out the 2025 season. The Cajuns turned the ball over three times as starting quarterback Lunch Winfield threw for 231 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also lost a fumble.

The New Orleans Pelicans look to win their third straight game tonight as they host Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at 7 p.m.

LSU men’s basketball is coming off an impressive win against SMU in New Orleans this past weekend. Senior forward Pablo Tamba had one of his best games as a Tiger as he scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Head coach Matt McMahon told Tiger Rag Radio that Tamba is a special player.

Cut 16 (14) “…fantastic out there.”

The Tigers return to Baton Rouge tomorrow for the first time in a month, where they’ll host Southeastern Louisiana at 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, two more LSU football players entered their names in the college football transfer portal. Redshirt freshman quarterback Colin Hurley, who enrolled at LSU at the age of 16, is entering the transfer portal after being with the Tigers for two seasons. Hurley served as the third-string quarterback behind Garret Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren. Van Buren is now the only scholarship quarterback available for the Texas Bowl.

Freshman offensive lineman Carius Curne also entered the transfer portal. The former four-star played in seven games at both left and right tackle this season.

The Tigers are now up to eight players in the transfer portal.

If you go to a store and find that it has the Christmas gift you’re looking for in stock, you can thank A-I for that. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says stores are using A-I to manage their inventories to make sure their shelves are properly stocked.

Cut 8 (11) “…what they want.”

That’s one of the many ways that A-I has greatly enhanced the Christmas shopping experience in recent years.

A federal judge rules that Louisiana’s law requiring social media companies to, among other things, verify the age of users is unconstitutional. NetChoice successfully argued that those requirements force users to give up too much personal information to gain access. Attorney General Liz Murrill says she will appeal.

Cut 6 (09) “…over protecting minors.”

Nearsightedness is becoming an epidemic in Louisiana, and Louisiana’s deputy surgeon general has some tips for kids to protect their eyesight. Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 3 (29) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Saints owner Gayle Benson and Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves donated 100 children’s bikes and helmets to members of the YMCA of the Capital Area yesterday. Graves says this is the sixth year of this initiative.

Cut 11 (10) “…of the season.”

A federal judge in Baton Rouge has ruled that Louisiana’s law that requires social media companies to verify the age of users, obtain parental consent and provide parental controls is unconstitutional. Judge John deGravelles (guh-GRAVEL) said the law violates the First Amendment. Attorney General Liz Murrill says it’s unfortunate that the court chose to protect huge corporations that facilitate child exploitation.

Cut 4 (03) “…of the solution.”

As if excessive social media exposure isn’t dangerous enough, with adverse effects on mental health, it can also cause nearsightedness in children. Louisiana Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Wyche Coleman says using objects up close like phone screens makes their eyes grow longer and could cause permanent complications.

Cut 13 (11)  “…your whole life.”

In recent years, A-I has greatly enhanced the Christmas shopping experience. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says if you go online and get stuck as to what to get your special someone for Christmas, there’s A-I to the rescue.

Cut 9 (12)  “…want to buy.”

In fact, Rice says Rufus has helped Amazon bring in an additional ten-billion dollars in revenue.

Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves and Saints owner Gayle Benson were in Baton Rouge yesterday to donate 100 children’s bikes and helmets to members of the YMCA of the Capital Area. Mrs. Benson also presented a check to the YMCA to renovate its locker rooms.

Cut 10 (12) “…feel so good.”

A federal judge rules that Louisiana’s law requiring social media companies to, among other things, verify the age of users is unconstitutional. NetChoice successfully argued that those requirements violate the First Amendment because they force users to give up too much personal information to gain access. Attorney General Liz Murrill says she will appeal.

Cut 6 (09) “…over protecting minors.”

Louisiana Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Wyche Coleman says near-sightedness is becoming an epidemic among children in the state. He says one hour of natural sunlight exposure greatly reduces that risk; and if kids use the fact that it’s an overcast day as an excuse to stay indoors, that that’s no excuse.

Cut 15 (12) “…bright as indoors.”

It seems that A-I has taken over nearly every facet of our daily lives, and that includes Christmas shopping. Retailers are using A-I agents, like Walmart’s Sparky and Amazon’s Rufus, to give online shoppers a helping hand on what to get their loved ones. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says they’ve been very effective – and very profitable.

Cut 23 (08) “…having with it.”

Brick-and-mortar retailers, meanwhile, are using A-I to manage inventory, to make sure there are enough gifts for everyone to buy.

Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves and Saints owner Gayle Benson were in Baton Rouge yesterday to donate 100 children’s bikes and helmets to members of the YMCA of the Capital Area. The holiday bike giveaway is part of Mrs. Benson’s Month of Giving.

Cut 12 (10) “…events like this.”

A federal judge has ruled a 2023 state law that requires social media companies to verify the age of users is unconstitutional. Jeff Palermo has reaction.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A Vernon Parish woman authorities say called the police after shooting and killing her husband has pleaded guilty to a count of manslaughter.  Melissa Ann Sweat was arrested in August of last year and originally charged with second-degree murder.  She faces up to 40 years in prison with the manslaughter plea.  Sentencing is set for January.

——————————

Too much screen time can cause nearsightedness in children. Louisiana Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Wyche Coleman says using objects up close like phone screens can cause permanent complications.  He recommends kids put down the phones and go play outside.

Cut 14 (07) “…near-sightedness in kids.”

It seems that A-I has infiltrated the Christmas shopping experience. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says an increasing number of shoppers are turning to A-I for inspiration before heading to stores…and if you’ve noticed that items you’re looking for in stores are always in stock, you can thank A-I for that.

Cut 8 (11) “…what they want.”

Louisiana’s law requiring social media companies to verify the age of users, obtain parental consent and provide parental controls violates the first amendment. That’s the ruling from federal Judge John deGravelles after NetChoice challenged the law saying the government doesn’t have the authority to restrict free speech that way. But, attorney General Liz Murrill says the purpose of the legislation is to protect children from online predators.

Cut 5 (11) “…using social media.”

Murrill has said she will appeal the decision.

Two people are dead, and one is in critical condition following a shooting in LaPlace last night around 7.  St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre has said there is no threat to the public at this time and that this was an isolated incident.

———————————-

Nearsightedness is becoming an epidemic in Louisiana, and our deputy surgeon general has some for protecting children’s eyesight. Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 3 (29) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves and Saints owner Gayle Benson are once again donating children’s bikes to youth organizations across the country.  Yesterday, they were in Baton Rouge to donate 100 bikes and helmets to members of the YMCA of the Capital Area.

Cut 11 (10) “…of the season.”

A federal judge in Baton Rouge has ruled that Louisiana’s law that requires social media companies to verify the age of users, obtain parental consent and provide parental controls is unconstitutional. Judge John deGravelles (guh-GRAVEL) said the law violates the First Amendment. Attorney General Liz Murrill says it’s unfortunate that the court chose to protect huge corporations that facilitate child exploitation.

Cut 4 (03) “…of the solution.”

Studies show excessive social media can have adverse on mental health. But it can also cause nearsightedness in children. Louisiana Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Wyche Coleman says using objects up close like phone screens makes their eyes grow longer and could cause permanent complications.

Cut 13 (11)  “…your whole life.”

———————–

It seems that A-I has taken over the entire Christmas shopping experience. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says with Christmas shopping lists becoming more and more complex, an increasing number of shoppers are turning to A-I for inspiration before schlepping to the malls and fighting the crowds.

Cut 7 (10) “…interaction nowadays.”

Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves and Saints owner Gayle Benson were in Baton Rouge yesterday to donate 100 children’s bikes and helmets to members of the YMCA of the Capital Area. Mrs. Benson also presented a check to the YMCA to renovate its locker rooms.

Cut 10 (12) “…feel so good.”