The FBI arrested a person in New Iberia that they say was plotting a violent New Year’s Eve attack. FBI Director, Kash Patel said in a social media post, that this person whose identity has not been released, was part of a radical pro-Palestinian group. The FBI says the person arrested in Louisiana was not part of the group planning multiple New Year’s Eve bombings in Los Angels, California, and it is not yet clear if the person’s attacks were planning for California, Louisiana, or elsewhere but the FBI considers the threat considerable.

A state lawmaker is worried about the future of LSU Health Shreveport. The LSU Board of Supervisors has approved major organizational changes that include giving the Baton Rouge campus direct oversight of research operations at its research institutions. Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly says the restructuring ends 25 years of local autonomy for LSU Health Shreveport…

Cut 13 (11)  “…concerns me.”

LSU Chancellor James Dalton says a unified research structure better positions LSU to successfully compete for major grants, attract exceptional faculty and expand discoveries that can improve life in Louisiana.

State Farm is raising premiums on property insurance policies by an average of almost ten percent statewide but, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says they’re lowering auto insurance premiums by almost six percent on average. He says State Farm requested the decrease because…

Cut 4 (06) “…what they forecast.”

Temple says the rates insurance companies charge their drivers are related to the claims that insurance companies pay out.

The Saints have a winning streak. With yesterday’s 20-17 win over the Panthers, it’s two in a row. The key play came with 12 seconds left and the Saints out of timeouts, Quarterback Tyler Shough ran it down the middle for four yards and slid. Panthers’ safety Lathan Ransom hit Shough as he was sliding, drawing a 15-yard penalty. That penalty put Smyth in position to kick a 47-yard game winning field goal. But if not for that penalty, Shough says he and his teammates were ready to sprint to the line for him to spike the ball and stop the clock.

Cut 7 (14) “…to clock it.”

The legislature has more money at its disposal than they anticipated. Jeanne Burns reports.

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While State Farm will be boosting premiums on property insurance policies by an average of almost ten percent statewide, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says it will be lowering auto insurance premiums by almost six percent on average.

Cut 3 (06) “…smaller than that.”

Temple says State Farm requested the decrease because in the last year they paid fewer claims than they had forecast.

The Saints put the Panthers away yesterday 20 – 17. The game winning drive started at the Saints’ nine-yard line with only 57 seconds left. With one time out Tyler Shough got the Saints into Charlie Smyth’s field goal range. Shough says the entire offensive unit was locked in.

Cut 8 (13) “…really, really well.”

If cold weather is not your thing, good news, after tomorrow, we warm up for the rest of the week. Then next week for Christmas, Shane Pendleton, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, says we can expect my kind of weather, unseasonably warm and dry conditions for Christmas week.

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High temperatures next week will range from the upper 60s to the 70s.

One more cold morning and then mild temperatures through Christmas.

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State Farm is lowering its auto insurance premiums by an average of almost six-percent statewide. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple credits the approval of legislation that cracks down on lawsuit abuse as a reason why they are lowering their rates…

Cut 5 (08) “….change going forward”

Temple says there’s a direct correlation between the amount of claims that insurance companies pay out and the rates it charges driver.

Tyler Shough was one of the heroes for the Saints yesterday, earning his first comeback victory of his NFL career in leading the team to a 20-17 win over the Panthers. It was the Saints’ fourth win of the season, Shough’s third win as a starting quarterback and the team’s second win in a row. It was also Shough’s first win in the Superdome, which he says made it that much more important.

Cut 6 (13) “…lot of fun.”

The Saints are home again this Sunday to take on the Jets

Ouachita Parish won its first state title in football since 1989 by rallying from a two-touchdown deficit to beat top-seeded Ruston, 21-20. Lions Coach Benyi Lewis says they played their best football of the season in the postseason after suffering through a four-game losing streak…

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While State Farm will be increasing property insurance premiums, it will also be lowering auto insurance rates. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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WDSU-TV in New Orleans is reporting the FBI arrested a person in New Iberia that is connected with a terror organization that was plotting New Year’s Eve attack in Southern California. The FBI says the person arrested in Louisiana was not part of the California bombings plan, but is considered a considerable threat.

It is a cold afternoon and it will be cold again tomorrow morning, but Shane Pendleton with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, says a warm up begins tomorrow afternoon…

Cut 10 (11) “…Thursday afternoon”

Looking ahead to next week, Pendleton says we can expect unseasonably warm and dry conditions for Christmas week.

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation has released a new edition of its “First Time Fishing in the Atchafalaya Basin.” The first edition of the “First Time Fishing” booklet was published in 2014 by Anna Wilson and it helped introduce thousands of young people to the basics of fishing.  Executive Director of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, Rebecca Triche, says this updated edition, hopes to inspire the next generation to connect with nature and enjoy fishing in the Basin…

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The booklet can be downloaded from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation’s website.

Cut 23 (02) “…and save money.”

But if you bundle home and auto with State Farm in Louisiana, you’ll probably break even next year, compared to last year, if you’re lucky. That’s because State Farm is increasing its property insurance premiums in the state by an average of almost ten-percent. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says State Farm requested the rate increase because unlike the smaller companies, which rely on reinsurance, it used a different model that involves in-house hurricane forecasting, and that led to a projection of higher losses due to hurricanes.

Cut 6 (10) “…much broader exposure.”

At the same time, Temple says State Farm will be lowering auto insurance premiums by almost six-percent on average.

Cut 3 (06) “…smaller than that.”

Temple says State Farm lowered auto premiums because it paid out less money in claims than forecast.

It was cold this morning, with temperatures below freezing and afternoon highs barely hitting 50 degrees. If you hate the cold, there is good news. Shane Pendleton, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, says we’ll see a warm-up beginning tomorrow afternoon.

Cut 9 (09)  “…each afternoon.”

Looking ahead to next week, Pendleton says we can expect unseasonably warm and dry conditions for Christmas week.

The state legislature will have more money at its disposal than originally anticipated. The Revenue Estimating Conference increased its tax and fee collection projections for the rest of this fiscal year and next fiscal year. Melinda Deslatte (duh-LOT), the research director of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, says that effectively closes the budget gap.

Cut 7 (09) “…to do it.”

Two home insurance companies will be lowering their rates, while one of the major ones is increasing its. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says SureChoice and Elevate’s premiums will decrease by seven and a half percent on average, since they base their rates in large part on reinsurance costs.

Cut 5 (09) “…onto the consumer.”

State Farm, on the other hand, will be increasing its premiums by an average of almost ten-percent based on a projection of higher future losses due to hurricanes.

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation releases the second edition of its “First Time Fishing in the Atchafalaya Basin” activity booklet. LWF Executive Director Rebecca Triche (“trish”) says it brings plenty of opportunities.

Cut 12 (15) “…the Atchafalaya.”

The legislature has more money at its disposal than it originally had anticipated. Jeanne Burns reports.

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And if you can just pick the right five numbers and the Powerball number, you too can have a lot more money at your disposal than you had anticipated. Since no one won Powerball Saturday night, the jackpot for tonight’s drawing is an estimated 1.1-billion dollars. Good luck – you’re going to need it.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has announced that SureChoice, the state’s second largest home insurer, is cutting homeowners insurance premiums by an average of 7.5-percent. But on the flip side State Farm, the state’s largest insurer, is increasing rates by an average of 10-percent. Temple says State Farm is projecting higher future losses due to hurricanes…

cut 6 (10) “….exposure”

The state will not have to worry about a budget deficit next year, and in fact, the Legislature will have more money to spend than anticipated as a result of higher tax collections that were originally projected…..

Cut 9 (08) “…what they forecasted”

That’s Melinda Deslatte with the Public Affairs Research Council. Deslatte says income tax revenues came in higher than projected, even though lower income tax rates went into effect on January 1^st.

The 2025 LHSAA Prep Classic produced some memorable moments and one of the wildest finishes ever. St. Charles Catholic kicker Tyler Milioto missed a potential game-tying extra point with 35 seconds left, but got another chance thanks to an Archbishop Shaw player throwing his helmet in the air in an act of celebration thinking the game was over. That and a shanked punt by Shaw, gave Milioto another chance and he nailed a game winning 44-yard field goal…

Cut 15 (13) “…what happened after”

It’s the fourth state championship for St. Charles Catholic, but a devasting loss for legendary coach Hank Tierney and the Archbishop Shaw Eagles.

Also heartache for the Ruston Bearcats as Ruston could not hold a two-touchdown lead and lost to 14^th seeded Ouachita Parish as the Lions won their first state title since 1989.

Which direction will your homeowners’ insurance premium go when it’s up for renewal? It depends on which company you have. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says SureChoice and Elevate’s premiums will decrease by seven and a half percent on average, since they base their rates in large part on reinsurance costs.

Cut 5 (09) “…onto the consumer.”

State Farm, on the other hand, will be increasing its premiums by an average of almost ten-percent based on a projection of higher future losses due to hurricanes.

The state legislature will have more money at its disposal. That’s because the Revenue Estimating Conference increased its tax and fee collection projections. PAR Research Director Melinda Deslatte (duh-LOT) says that effectively closes the budget gap.

Cut 7 (09) “…to do it.”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation has released the second edition of its “First Time Fishing in the Atchafalaya Basin” activity booklet. LWF Director Rebecca Triche (“trish”) says the booklet is geared toward young children who are interested in fishing.

Cut 10 (07) “…watching the line.”

The activity booklet is free, and it can be downloaded on the Louisiana Wildlife Federation’s website.

Make it two in a row for the Saints! The Saints scored ten points late in the fourth quarter and beat the Carolina Panthers in the Superdome, 20-17. On the game-tying drive, Tyler Shough led the team down the field 78 yards in seven plays, capped with a 12-yard touchdown pass to Chris Olave. Head Coach Kellen Moore said Shough showed a lot of poise in that drive.

Cut 16 (12) “…that it was.”

Charlie Smyth’s 47-yard field goal with two seconds left won it.

While one insurance company is lowering its homeowners’ insurance premiums, another is raising them. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has approved a rate decrease of 7.5% on average for both SureChoice Underwriters and Elevate. Temple says this is a testament that the insurance reforms passed by the legislature are working.

Cut 4 (11) “…results of that.”

However, Temple says that, unfortunately, State Farm is raising homeowners’ insurance rates by an average of 10 percent. Temple says State Farm uses a different model to calculate rates and the company is projecting higher future losses due to hurricanes.

Louisiana has more money to spend. The Public Affairs Research Council’s Melinda Deslatte says it’s the result of higher-than-expected tax collections…

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How the extra money will be spent will be decided by lawmakers during next year’s regular session.

Of the eight Prep Classic championship games, the Division Two select title game will live on in Louisiana high school football folklore forever. Andrew Greenstein looks back at Friday night’s crazy finish.

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