A new Tulane University study explains why politically charged content on social media gets more engagement from those who disagree. Lead author Daniel Mochon (MO-shawn) says researchers found what they call a “confrontation effect,” in which people are more likely to interact with content that goes against their views rather than content that aligns with their views. He says people seem to be more empowered when the person they’re arguing with is far away.

Cut 13 (08)  “…to people online.”

 100 years of Tiger Stadium will be celebrated on Saturday night when LSU hosts Ole Miss. LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette says every fan will receive an LED wristband that will light up throughout the game…           Cut 27 (09) “….her concert”

Nearly 200 former players will also be in attendance including Warren Rabb the quarterback on LSU’s 1958 national championship team.

Ochsner Children’s Hospital in Jefferson has been named number one hospital for kids in Louisiana for a fourth consecutive year according to a ranking by U-S News and World Report…

Cut 7 (03) “..in a row”

That’s the chair of pediatrics for Ochsner Children’s, Doctor Billy Lennarz, who says the hospital continues to shine nationally in three specialties, cardiology, gastrointestinal surgery and pediatric orthopedics.

The World Championship Gumbo Cookoff takes place this weekend in downtown New Iberia. Gumbo from 75 different teams are judged on Sunday and Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gary Colden says the public can attend for free and you can start consuming entries after the judging…

Cut 6 (10) “…varieites”

Governor Jeff Landry points to North Carolina as an example on what tax reform could do for your wallet. In 2013, the North Carolina State legislature approved legislation that significantly reduced individual and corporate income tax rates. Landry says taxpayers in the Tar Heel state saw their incomes grow…

Cut 29 (12)  “…11-thousand dollars.”

Landry’s tax plan will go before lawmakers in a special session in November.

A new study out of Tulane says people on social media are more likely to interact with content that opposes their beliefs than those that align with how they believe. Lead author Daniel Mochon has this advice for those who are tired of seeing on social media, content they disagree with…

Cut 15 (08) “…..exposed to”

Huge game for LSU-and-Ole Miss on Saturday night as the two rivals meet for the 113^th time. The game will kick off at 6:30 in Death Valley and LSU is celebrating 100 years of Tiger Stadium. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette…

Cut 12 (09) “….on their helmet”

Each fan will also receive an LED wristband which will produce a light show  never seen in Tiger Stadium before.

The World Championship Gumbo CookOff is this weekend in downtoan New Iberia. Known as the “Super Bowl of Gumbo,” Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gary Colden says it attracts dozens of cooking teams, where chefs compete for top honors in various categories and earn bragging rights.

Cut 4 (05) “…Gumbo CookOff.”

This event features 75 cooking teams.

Former president Donald Trump’s running mate, U-S Senator J-D Vance, will be in New Orleans today for a GOP ticket fundraiser. Donors who contribute 25 hundred dollars can attend the reception; 50-thousand dollars gets you a picture with the vice-presidential nominee.

A new Tulane University study explains why politically charged content on social media gets more engagement from those who disagree.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The number one hospital for kids in Louisiana for a fourth consecutive year is….Ochsner Children’s Hospital in Jefferson. That’s according to a ranking by U-S News and World Report. System chair of pediatrics of Ochsner Children, Billy Lennarz says they have more than 200 physicians, offering a level of pediatric care unmatched in Louisiana…

Cut 8 (10) “….in children”

The World Championship Gumbo Cookoff will take place this weekend in downtown New Iberia. The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce started the event in 1989 with less than a dozen chefs, now there are 75 teams, 30-thousand attendees and over 100 gumbos to sample…

Cut 5 (07) “….all kinds of activities”

That’s Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gary Colden.

The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has approved content standards for computer science education in all public schools. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 23  (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Lumen Technologies, which is based in Monroe, has seen its stock rise 35 percent in the last month and shareholders have seen gains of 341-percent over the last year. It’s because Microsoft is using Lumen’s fiber products in its A-I infrastructure.

A new Tulane University study finds people on social media are more likely to interact with content that challenges their views than those that align with their own beliefs. Lead author Daniel Mochon says the research helps explain the large amount of toxic discourse we see online and arguing hot-button topics online can have negative consequences offline…

Cut 14 (09) “….world as well”

Ochsner Children’s Hospital in Jefferson has been named the number one hospital for kids in Louisiana for a fourth consecutive. Ochsner also continues to shine nationally with Top 50 rankings in three specialties, including pediatric cardiology and hearth surgery, climbing to 31^st. Billy Lennarz says Ochsner has also been recognized for its work in gastrointestinal surgery and orthopedics….

Cut 9 (12) “….all over the country”

Ochsner Children’s Hospital in Jefferson has been named number one hospital for kids in Louisiana for a fourth consecutive year according to a ranking by U-S News and World Report…

Cut 7 (12) “..one year”

That’s the chair of pediatrics for Ochsner Children’s Doctor Billy Lennarz, who says the hospital continues to shine nationally with Top 50 rankings in three specialties, pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, pediatric gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery and pediatric orthopedics.

It will be a Top Ten matchup in Tiger Stadium on Saturday as 10^th ranked LSU hosts eighth ranked Ole Miss. LSU is also celebrating 100 years of Tiger Stadium tomorrow night and LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says former players spanning eight decades have been invited back for the game…

Cut 11 (10) “…prior to kickoff”

New Iberia is hosting the 34^th Annual World Championship Gumbo CookOff this weekend.  Sean Richardson has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Professional hockey returns to Monroe tonight as the Monroe Moccasins host the Athens Rock Lobsters at the Monroe Civic Center at 7 PM. Monroe has not had a hockey team since 2001.

Get a load of this score in high school football last night…Captain Shreve outlasted Evangel 77 to 76 in overtime. That’s the most points scored ever for a high school football game in the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

New Iberia is hosting the 34^th Annual World Championship Gumbo CookOff, and it kicks off tomorrow.  Sean Richardson has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

_______________________________________________

LSU is officially celebrating the centennial of Tiger Stadium tomorrow night. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

____________________________________________

A new Tulane University study explains why politically charged content on social media gets more engagement from those who disagree.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

_____________________________________________

The World Championship Gumbo CookOff is a free, two-day event held every second weekend of October in New Iberia. Known as the “Super Bowl of Gumbo,” Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gary Colden says it attracts dozens of cooking teams and thousands of visitors to Downtown New Iberia, where chefs compete for top honors in various categories and earn bragging rights.

Cut 4 (05) “…Gumbo CookOff.”

Started over 30 years ago by the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, the event began with less than a dozen chefs serving gumbo from truck beds in 1989. Its goal was to generate revenue while celebrating a culinary tradition unique to the region. Since then, Colden says it has grown significantly, featuring 75 teams, 30,000 attendees, and over 100 gumbos to sample.

Cut 5 (07) “…all kinds of activities.”

Some categories include Amateur and Professional chicken and sausage, Amateur and Professional seafood, and Professional non-seafood. Colden says the cook-off has become a landmark event showcasing the region’s culinary talent, with live music and a lively atmosphere.

Cut 6 (08) “…or pets allowed please.”

__________________________________________________

For the fourth consecutive year, Ochsner Children’s Hospital has been named the number-one children’s hospital in Louisiana in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. The hospital also earned Top 50 national rankings in three specialties: pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, pediatric gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. This marks Ochsner’s eighth year on the list, Ochsner Pediatric System Chair Dr. Billy Lennarz says is a unique achievement for Louisiana hospitals.

Cut 7 (12) “…in one year.”

The rankings are based on data from 108 hospitals and expert opinions, with hospitals evaluated on clinical outcomes, resources, and care quality. Lennarz emphasized the hospital’s dedication to providing top-quality care to over 100,000 children annually, reaching beyond Louisiana to the Gulf South for very complex procedures…

Cut 8 (10) “…in children.”

Ochsner Children’s received national recognition in three pediatric specialties for the second year, with pediatric cardiology and heart surgery climbing to 31st. Pediatric gastroenterology ranked in the top 50 for the fourth time, and pediatric orthopedics for the third year in a row.  Lennarz says this is due to the Doctors Ochsner can bring to Louisiana.

Cut 9 (12)  “…all over the country”

With over 200 physicians specializing in more than 30 pediatric areas, Ochsner Children’s provides unmatched care in Louisiana, including the state’s only pediatric heart and liver transplant program.

______________________________________________________

LSU is officially celebrating the 100th anniversary of Tiger Stadium during tomorrow night’s huge game against Ole Miss. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says the celebration will include a choreographed LED light show throughout the game.

Cut 10 (14) “…their seating areas.”

Bonnette says they have invited all living former players back to the stadium for the game.

Cut 11 (10) …prior to kickoff”

And fans will immediately notice something different when they enter the seating bowl.

Cut 12 (13) “…on their helmet (2x).”

Bonnette points out that this will be the first time LSU and Ole Miss will meet while both ranked in the top ten since 1962. Ole Miss is eighth and LSU is tenth in the coaches’ poll.

_______________________________________________

A new Tulane University study explains why politically charged content on social media gets more engagement from those who disagree. Lead author Daniel Mochon (MO-shawn) says researchers found what they call a “confrontation effect,” in which people are more likely to interact with content that goes against their views rather than content that aligns with their views. He says people seem to be more empowered when the person they’re arguing with is far away.

Cut 13 (08)  “…to people online.”

Mochon says constantly arguing hot-button topics online can have negative consequences offline.

Cut 14 (09) “…world as well.”

Mochon says on most social media sites, the more they engage in content they disagree with, the more they will see content they disagree with.

Cut 15 (08) “…are exposed to.”

Mochon says the best thing to do is to simply not engage with that content so that the algorithms change and you’ll see less of it.

________________________________________________

ULM football is 4-1 for the first time since 1993 and the Warhawks are preparing to host Southern Miss tomorrow afternoon for Homecoming. The Warhawks are 2-0 in the Sun Belt, but Coach Bryan Vincent says this team has yet to accomplish any of its goals…

Cut 16 (16)   “…going to grow.”

Vincent is trying to turn around a football program that has not had a winning season since 2012. The coach says ULM can be more than just a program that wins seven or eight games a year…

Cut 17 (20) “…it has begun.”

Vincent says his team has confidence and belief which makes them capable of winning on Saturdays…

Cut 18 (15)  “…can go.”

_________________________________________________

Just two days until Spencer Rattler leads the Saints against the Buccaneers in his first NFL start. Rattler is in for Derek Carr after Carr injured his oblique late in Monday night’s loss to Kansas City. Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak has all the confidence in the world in Rattler.

Cut 19 (14) “….respect for him.”  

Kubiak says not only does he have confidence in Rattler, but Rattler has a lot of confidence in himself.

Cut 20 (14) “…two guys’ personalities.” 

Kickoff at the Superdome is at noon.

Governor Landry continues touting his tax reform plan. It calls for lower income taxes for most, in exchange for taxes on services not currently being taxed. The governor says this is a step towards getting rid of state income taxes…

Cut 10 (12) “…it’s insulting.”

Landry plans to call lawmakers into a special session in November

Investigators with the State Police Special Victims Unit say they have not found any criminal negligence in connection with two disappearances by a ten-year-old Webster Parish girl. Trooper Eddie Thomas says State Police are working with public safety partners but are not releasing a lot of information at this time.

Cut 5 (04) “…give you.”

Peyton Saintignan (SAN-tee-ahn) walked out of her Dubberly home twice within a one-month span; and both times, she was found safe in the woods.

Tonight, Louisiana will have the rare chance to witness the Northern Lights. NOAA Space Scientist Rob Steenburgh says if you’re in a cloud-free area with minimal light pollution get ready for a show…

Cut 12 (13) “…extend as long”

The phenomenon occurs when solar wind particles collide with gases in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. While that could disrupt electronic equipment and communication signals, it also provides a spectacular view. Steenburgh says cameras can see the lights before our eyes can so take a picture and see what you get

Two people are arrested in Grant Parish for allegedly using a drone to fly contraband into the federal prison there. The five-foot-wide drone was carrying 32-thousand dollars worth of tobacco and eight-thousand dollars worth of marijuana, along with THC vapes, ten cell phones and a stolen pistol.

An investigation by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two people, for using a drone to fly contraband into the federal prison.  The drone which was more than 5’ wide was carrying 32-thousand dollars’ worth of tobacco, eight thousand dollars of marijuana, THC vapes, 10 cell phones, and a stolen pistol.  35-year-old Michael Eulin of Atlanta, Georgia was arrested for Possession of a firearm by a Convicted felon, Illegal Possession of a stolen Firearm, Distribution of Marijuana, Entering Contraband into a Prison, and Obstruction of Justice.

Governor Landry is pointing to North Carolina as an example of what tax reform could do for taxpayers’ wallets. In 2013, North Carolina approved legislation that significantly reduced individual and corporate income tax rates. Landry says taxpayers in the Tar Heel state saw their incomes grow…

Cut 9 (12)  “…11-thousand dollars.”

Landry’s tax reform plan calls for lower income taxes for most, in exchange for taxes on services not currently taxed.

You could get a rare chance to see the Northern Lights tonight. NOAA Space Scientist Rob Steenburgh says the event is triggered by a G4-level geomagnetic storm. While this storm could disrupt electronic equipment and communication signals, it provides a unique opportunity for Louisianans to view the Northern Lights. Steenburgh suggests you have a camera ready…

Cut 14 (10) “…human eye can see.”

The light could be visible as soon as the sun sets.

The state is rolling out its first-ever academic content standards for computer science. BESE President Ronnie Morris says by the end of fifth grade, students should be able to identify and select the appropriate hardware to complete computing tasks…

Cut 7 (10) “…a computer system.”

The new standards will be implemented in the fall of 2025.