A Rapides Parish Sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being shot by a patient at a psychiatric treatment facility. Tommy Carnline with the sheriff’s office says there was a disturbance between the patient and hospital employees, and the patient started fighting with a deputy who was trying to de-escalate the situation.

Cut 9 (12)  “…shot the suspect.”

Both were taken to hospitals. The deputy was treated and released. The psychiatric patient remains hospitalized

He escaped the Tangipahoa Parish jail 6 months ago but Jamarcus Cyprian is back behind bars. He was discovered Wednesday hiding in a closet in Hammond. He was serving time for armed robbery and Sheriff Gerald Sticker says while out, Cyprian was traveling in and out of Louisiana likely committing crimes in Dallas. He adds, Cyprian was going to great lengths to change his appearance.

Cut 7 (07) “…of his hair.”

Early voting is underway in the December 7th election. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The tax reform package is heading to the governor’s desk after the house approved it today. Working individuals will see lower income taxes, but a higher state sales tax rate. The individual income tax rate would be a flat three-percent rate. The standard deduction would triple $12,500 dollars. Leesville Senator Mike Reese says this tax change will help grow the economy…

Cut 12 (06) “…in this state.”

The state sales tax rate will go up from 4.45 percent to five percent for the next five years.

The nation’s top high school quarterback in the Class of 2025 is no longer planning on attending LSU. Bryce Underwood decommitted from LSU and committed to Michigan after accepting their reported 12-million dollar NIL deal spread across several seasons. LSU’s offer was reportedly 1.5 million a year. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says Underwood made a business decision…

Cut 15 (08) “…just money”

The early signing period begins December fourth, so it will be difficult for the Tigers to find another elite quarterback in this recruiting class.

On a 38-and-1 to vote the Louisiana Senate approved a bill that would raise the state’s sales tax from 4.45 percent to five percent for the next five years. While the state sales tax will increase, Louisiana residents will see their income taxes go down to a flat three percent and the standard deduction would grow from 45-hundred dollars to 12,500 dollars.

Today is the first day of Early voting for the December seventh election. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s office says turnout is expected to be low, which would be unfortunate since everyone will have something on their ballot…

Cut 4 (10) “…big mayor’s race”

Early voting will continue through November 30^th, but polls will be closed on Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and next Friday.

A prison escapee’s run for freedom comes to an end. 20-year-old Jamarcus Cyprian escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail back on May 16th; and on Wednesday, he was arrested at an apartment complex in Hammond. Cyprian was serving time for armed robbery. Sheriff Gerald Sticker says deputies were executing a search warrant in connection with a shooting at another apartment complex, in which he was identified as a person of interest.

Cut 6 (06) “…with a gun.”

Early voting is underway in the December 7th election. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s office says what’s unique about this early voting period is that it goes straight through Thanksgiving; and as such, there are some days when the polls will be closed.

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Early voting ends Saturday, November 30th.

The Alliance for Affordable Energy has voiced concerns about the Meta data center project near Monroe. Executive Director Logan Burke argues that the facility contradicts the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and could impose significant costs on Louisiana ratepayers.

Cut 11 (11) “…it isn’t necessary.”

Entergy claims the data center would bring jobs and economic benefits to the region.

Governor Landry had some choice words about the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project. Speaking before the Senate Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee, Landry said the project would destroy Coastal Louisiana’s culture.

Cut 8 (14) “…to oyster fish.”

Amanda Moore, the senior director of the gulf program for the National Wildlife Federation, disagrees with Landry’s assertion that the project would destroy the culture of Coastal Louisiana and says without it, communities along the coast would be more vulnerable.

Cut 10 (13) “…from storm surge.”

The project broke ground last year but has been stalled by litigation at both the state and federal levels.

Early voting is underway in the December 7th election. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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There’s a strong belief the tax reform special session will come to an end with lawmakers approving a plan that will lower individual income taxes, but increase the state sales tax from 4.45 percent to five percent for at least five years. Legislators would also repeal the corporate franchise tax.

Governor Jeff Landry says a three-billion dollar coastal restoration project, , would break parts of Louisiana’s culture. Landry appeared before the Senate Transportation Committee expressing concern the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion would hurt commercial shrimping and oyster growing in southeast Louisiana. But Amanda Moore, senior director of the gulf program for the National Wildlife Federation, disagrees with Landry’s assertion…

Cut 9 (14) “…. of Coastal Louisiana”

The Alliance for Affordable Energy has concerns about Entergy’s proposed plans to build three natural gas power plants to support a proposed five billion dollar Artificial Intelligence Data Center in Richland Parish. Executive Director Logan Burke has this request of the Public Service Commission, who must approve it…

Cut 13 (09) “….the options are”

Meta cleared its first hurdle Wednesday on moving forward with its five-billion-dollar A-I Data Center in Richland Parish.  The Alliance for Affordable Energy, though, has voiced concerns about the project’s dependence on fossil fuels.  Executive Director Logan Burke says prioritizing clean energy could better serve both the climate and residents.

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New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick is speaking out after the second deadly mass shooting in the Crescent City in five days, saying the city is safe. The latest shooting happened at the intersection of Iberville and Royal, just one block south of Bourbon Street leaving one dead and three others injured…

Cut 6 (07) “…not look random.”

A suspect is in custody in connection with yesterday afternoon’s shooting.

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Governor Landry not pulling any punches with his opinions on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project. Speaking before the Senate Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee, Landry said not only would the project cost the state a lot of money, but he believe it would also destroy Coastal Louisiana’s culture.

Cut 8 (14) “…to oyster fish.”

Amanda Moore, the senior director of the gulf program for the National Wildlife Federation, disagrees and says without the project, communities along the coast would be more vulnerable.

Cut 10 (13) “…from storm surge.”

New Orleans Police want people to know the city is safe, despite a second deadly mass shooting in five days.  One person was killed and three others were injured yesterday in what investigators are calling a targeted shooting in the French Quarter. Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says while violence usually picks up during the holiday season, murders are still down in New Orleans compared to last year.

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LSU will host Vanderbilt tomorrow as they look to bounce back from a three-game losing streak. Head Coach Brian Kelly says his team and coaching staff have been just as disappointed as Tiger fans, but his team is committed to playing better…

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Governor Landry had some choice words about one of the state’s massive coastal restoration projects. Colleen Crain reports.

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Today’s the first day of early voting for the December 7^th general election in Louisiana.  Registered voters will be able to cast their ballots today through next Saturday.  Polls are open from 8:30 am until 6 pm, except on Sunday.

Governor Jeff Landry is speaking out about the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project. Speaking before the Senate Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee, Landry said the project would cost the state a lot of money.

Cut 7 (15) “…the whole coast.”

The police superintendent in New Orleans is assuring people that the city is safe following the second deadly mass shooting in a five-day span. Yesterday, one person was killed and three others injured in what investigators say was a targeted shooting in the French Quarter. Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick…

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As the proposed five-billion-dollar Meta A-I Data Center near Monroe gets closer to final approval, it is receiving some pushback. Sean Richardson reports.

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State lawmakers could end the special tax session early as they settled on the final details of the Governor’s tax package late yesterday. The Senate is expected to approve the package first today, followed by the house.  Lawmakers technically have until 6 pm next Monday to wrap up the session.

The police superintendent in New Orleans is assuring people that the city is safe following the second deadly mass shooting in a five-day span. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Meta cleared its first hurdle Wednesday on moving forward with its five-billion-dollar A-I Data Center in Richland Parish.  But the Alliance for Affordable Energy says the facility contradicts the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and could mean higher costs to Louisiana ratepayers.  Exexutive Director Logan Burke.

Cut 11 (11) “…it isn’t necessary.”

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Governor Jeff Landry had some choice words about the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project. Speaking before the Senate Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee, Landry said the project would cost the state a lot of money and destroy coastal Louisiana’s culture.

Cut 8 (14) “…to oyster fish.”

They’re not on LSU’s football schedule, but the Tigers lost to Michigan last night. The nation’s top recruit for next season, quarterback Bryce Underwood, has decommitted from LSU and will instead play for the Wolverines. Vice president and executive editor of Tiger Rag magazine Todd Horne says Underwood’s move came down to just one thing.

Cut 14 (10) “…next four years.”