New Orleans will be without center Eric McCoy and running back Kendre Miller for the rest of the year after both suffered season-ending injuries on Sunday. McCoy tore has a torn biceps and Miller tore his ACL. Head coach Kellen Moore says the team will have to find a way to be productive without them.

CUT 21 (12): “through that.”

The LSU Tigers are 5-2 following a loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday.  The fan base has been very critical of head coach Brian Kelly following the season. Going into the season, the Tigers were considered a national championship contender, but another loss and the Tigers will likely miss out on the college football playoff. Kelly says he understands everyone’s frustration.

Cut 6 (05) “…team better.”

Kelly announced that starting left tackle will not play against Texas A&M this week after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt.

UL-Lafayette’s basketball team was picked to finish ninth out of fourteen teams in the Sun Belt Conference. Quannas (KWAH-nus) White takes over for the Cajuns after spending eight years at Houston as an assistant under Kelvin Sampson. Last year, the Cajuns finished eleventh in conference play after going 8-10.

McNeese sophomore quarterback Jake Strong has been named this week’s Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week after his productive outing in the 27-0 win over Houston Christian. Strong tied a McNeese single-game record for most rushing touchdowns scored by a quarterback with three. Strong rushed for a career-high 108 yards on 16 carries. Strong also completed 14-of-22 passes for 133 yards and an interception.

The Southeastern football team moved up three spots to No. 19 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll after defeating Northwestern State 49-0 on Saturday afternoon. The Lions are still right outside of the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, but are receiving votes.

Two young girls died from their injuries in a house fire that authorities are investigating as arson. Firefighters pulled nine-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman from the burning home and after being hospitalized in critical condition, family members made the difficult decision to take them off life support. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese says investigators are still looking for specific details.

Cut 13 (08)  “…some concrete information.”

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to five-thousand dollars for information leading to an arrest.

A 17-year-old from Monroe was killed by lightning while he was hunting alone in Union Parish over the weekend. Investigators say Colton Honeycutt was inside an elevated deer stand in a remote wooded area Saturday when a storm came through, and a bolt of lightning hit him. Sheriff Dusty Gates says the sheriff’s department was notified about what happened when he was found by family members who went out to look for him.

Cut 4 (08) “…found him deceased.”

He says the remote area was difficult to reach.

LSU is on the verge of not making the College Football Playoff, and the fan base is not happy. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

St. Tammany Parish unveiled the opening of EquipmentShare’s 13^th Louisiana Location in Lacombe, which is one of the nation’s fastest-growing construction-technology and equipment-rental companies. Russell Richardson, the president of the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, says this launch brings excitement for the future of the parish.

Cut 9 (07)  “…that we’re doing.”

EquipmentShare opens their 13^th Louisiana Location in Lacombe. President of the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, Russell Richardson says the expansion of one of the nation’s fastest-growing construction technology and equipment rental companies not only benefits the parish but the whole state.

Cut 10 (10) “…growing and expanding.”

LSU’s loss to Vanderbilt has left a bad taste in the mouths of Tiger fans. Many now believe the team that was seen as a championship contender at the start of the season may not make the playoffs. Many fans want Coach Brian Kelly fired and Kelly says he and everyone with the program love LSU and want to do well…

Cut 7 (07) “…I’m not happy.”

The 5 and 2 Tigers face a difficult test Saturday as they host undefeated number 3, Texas A&M.

A teen hunter from Monroe is killed over the weekend. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Two young girls died from injuries suffered in a house fire last week and authorities believe the fire was a result of arson or neglect. Nine-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman were hospitalized in critical condition and family members had to make the difficult decision to take them off life support. Shreveport Mayor Pro Tem Tabatha Taylor has a stern message for whoever was responsible for this house fire.

Cut 15 (10) “…who you are.”

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to five thousand dollars for information leading to an arrest in this case.

A teen hunter from Monroe is killed over the weekend. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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LSU is on the verge of not making the College Football Playoff, and the fan base is not happy. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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A 17-year-old hunter from Monroe is killed by a lightning strike in Union Parish over the weekend. Sheriff Dusty Gates says Colton Honeycutt was inside an elevated deer stand in a remote wooded area when a storm came through Saturday.

Cut 3 (07) “…causing his death.”

Gates says Honeycutt was hunting by himself, so the only way that the sheriff’s department was notified about what happened was by family members who went out to look for him.

Cut 4 (08) “…found him deceased.”

Gates says the area was hard for first responders to get to the area.

Cut 5 (04) “…get to him.”

By the time first responders found Honeycutt, he was dead.

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The LSU Tigers are 5-2 following a rare loss to Vanderbilt and the fan base is not happy with Coach Brian Kelly. Going into the season, the Tigers were considered a national championship contender, but another loss and LSU will likely miss out on the college football playoff. Some fans are calling for Kelly to be fired and the veteran head coach recognizes everybody’s angst….

Cut 6 (05) “…team better.”

Kelly says everybody with the programs wants to do well and loves LSU…

Cut 7 (07) “…I’m not happy.”

Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says Kelly is as surprised as everyone else that the team is not performing better…

Cut 8 (13) “…they’re horrible.”

LSU faces a difficult test this Saturday as they host undefeated and third ranked Texas A&M.

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St. Tammany Parish unveiled the opening of EquipmentShare in Lacombe, which is one of the nation’s fastest-growing construction-technology and equipment-rental companies. Russell Richardson, the president and CEO of the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, says launching the company in Lacombe brings excitement for the future of the parish.

Cut 9 (07)  “…that we’re doing.”

EquipmentShare’s new Lacombe Branch becomes the 13^th location in the state. Richardson says the expansion benefits not only St. Tammany Parish but the state as a whole.

Cut 10 (10) “…growing and expanding.”

Richardson says that EquipmentShare’s location in Lacombe will play a big role in the economic growth for St. Tammany Parish.

Cut 11 (13) “…for our parish.”

A 17-year-old hunter from Monroe is killed by a lightning strike in Union Parish over the weekend. Sheriff Dusty Gates says Colton Honeycutt was inside an elevated deer stand in a remote wooded area when a storm came through Saturday.

Cut 3 (07) “…causing his death.”

Colton was hunting by himself and was by family members who had gone to look for him.

After injuries sustained in a house fire last week took the lives of two young Shreveport girls, the community, is looking for answers. The fire is being investigated as arson and investigators are looking for details. Caddo Parish Public School Superintendent Keith Burton says the loss of Nine-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman is a tragedy.

Cut 14 (10) “…future is gone.”

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to five thousand dollars for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Following a rare and disappointing loss to Vanderbilt, the LSU Tigers are 5-2 and the fan base is not happy with Coach Brian Kelly. Going into the season, the Tigers were considered a national championship contender, but another loss and LSU will likely miss out on the college football playoff. Many fans are calling for Kelly to be fired, and the veteran head coach recognizes their angst….

Cut 6 (05) “…team better.”

LSU faces a difficult test this Saturday as they host undefeated and third ranked Texas A&M.

St. Tammany Parish unveiled the opening of EquipmentShare in Lacombe, which is one of the nation’s fastest-growing construction-technology and equipment-rental companies. Russell Richardson, the president and CEO of the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, says launching the company in Lacombe brings excitement for the future of the parish.

Cut 9 (07)  “…that we’re doing.”

The Lacombe Branch becomes the 13^th location in the state.

The Shreveport community issues an emotional plea for information after two girls die from injuries suffered in a house fire last week. Firefighters pulled nine-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman from the burning home; they were hospitalized in critical condition until family members made the difficult decision to take them off life support. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese says while the fire is being investigated as arson, investigators are still looking for specific details.

Cut 13 (08)  “…some concrete information.”

A 17-year-old hunter from Monroe is killed by a lightning strike in Union Parish over the weekend. Colton Honeycutt was inside an elevated deer stand in a remote wooded area when a storm came through Saturday. Sheriff Dusty Gates says the area was hard for first responders to get to.

Cut 5 (04) “…get to him.”

Honeycutt was hunting by himself; the only way the sheriff’s office found out was from family members who went searching for him when he didn’t return home.

After Saturday’s loss to Vanderbilt all but ended LSU’s national championship hopes, Tigers fans seem to have had it with Coach Brian Kelly. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

While LSU’s football team is struggling through a subpar season, its national championship baseball team is being honored at the White House this afternoon. The Tigers will be joined by the Pilots of LSU-Shreveport, who became the first college baseball team at any level to go through an entire season undefeated.

Louisiana’s two national championship baseball teams will be at the White House this afternoon. LSU won the College World Series, while LSU-Shreveport wrapped up an undefeated season with an NAIA World Series title. Tigers Coach Jay Johnson says being celebrated at the White House is something he had always dreamed about.

Cut 28 (11) “…it’s pretty awesome.”

The ceremony gets underway at 3 PM.

Meanwhile, frustration among the LSU fan base with football coach Brian Kelly is at an all-time high after the Tigers 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says Kelly is as surprised as anyone the team has suffered two losses on the road this season…

Cut 8 (13) “…they’re horrible”

LSU hosts third ranked Texas A-and-M this Saturday.

A teen hunter from Monroe is killed over the weekend. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Tragedy in North Louisiana as a 17-year-old hunter from Monroe is killed by a lightning strike in Union Parish over the weekend. Investigators say Colton Honeycutt was inside an elevated deer stand in a remote wooded area Saturday when a storm came through, and a bolt of lightning hit him. Sheriff Dusty Gates says Honeycutt was hunting by himself, so the only way that the sheriff’s department was notified about what happened was by family members who went out to look for him.

Cut 4 (08) “…found him deceased.”

According to third quarter filings, Senator Bill Cassidy has 9.5 million dollars in campaign funds as he gears up for his re-election bid. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Cassidy continues to do well in getting donors to support his campaign.

Cut 7 (09) “…five or six million”

A special session begins on Thursday at the state capitol, as lawmakers look at delaying the party primaries for the federal elections. Andre Champagne has the story.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

President Trump is honoring Louisiana’s two national championship baseball teams this afternoon – LSU and LSU-Shreveport. LSU-S Athletic Director Lucas Morgan says this is something that the Pilots have been looking forward to ever since wrapping up their perfect season.

Cut 12 (04) “…probably remember forever.”

A 17-year-old hunter from Monroe is killed by a lightning strike in Union Parish over the weekend. Sheriff Dusty Gates says Colton Honeycutt was inside an elevated deer stand in a remote wooded area when a storm came through Saturday.

Cut 3 (07) “…causing his death.”

Honeycutt’s body was found by family members, who went out to look for him when he failed to return home.

The legislature begins a special session Thursday. The only item on the agenda is adjusting the qualifying period and the primary dates for the 2026 federal elections, as the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the creation of the state’s second Black congressional district. Advocate political reporter Tyler Bridges talked about it on Talk Louisiana.

Cut 5 (06) “…a month.”

Bridges also expects legislation to be filed that would switch next year’s federal elections back to an open primary, pushing qualifying to the summer time.

President Trump is honoring Louisiana’s two national championship baseball teams at the White House today – the undefeated LSU-Shreveport Pilots and the LSU Tigers. LSU Head Coach Jay Johnson says being celebrated at the White House is something he had always dreamed about as a kid.

Cut 10 (11) “…it’s pretty awesome.”

While LSU’s baseball team continues to bask in championship glory, the football team’s title hopes were all but dashed Saturday with a 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt. The Tigers were missing two defensive starters, Bernard Gooden and Whit Weeks. During the game, starting left tackle Tyree Adams went down with a left ankle injury. Kelly says injuries are not an excuse for the team’s performance…

Cut 18 (13) “…well today.”