The third season of the Brian Kelly era will begin Sunday when the 13th ranked Tigers host 23rd ranked USC. LSU lost some big-time players off of last year’s team, like Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Junior and three of the team’s top defensive tackles. But Kelly likes the experience that’s returning…
Cut 18 (16) “…darn close.”
LSU has lost four straight season openers.

Rivals is reporting St. Martin’s of Metairie running back Harlem Berry has innked a six-figure NIL deal. Berry is ranked as the nation’s top running back and is committed to LSU.

Former LSU star Dylan Crews made his major league baseball debut last night for the Washington Nationals and went 0-for-3 with a walk. Crews started in right field and the Yankees won the game five to two.

Ben Woolridge has beat out Chandler Fields to be the Ragin Cajuns starting quarterback for Saturday night’s game against Grambling State. Coach Michael Desormeaux explained the decision when he met with reporters on Monday….
cut 17 (09) “…day and out”
Woolridge also won the starting quarterback job out of camp last year, but suffered a season ending foot injury in week three.

If you want to participate in Louisiana’s first black bear hunt in 37 years, you’ll have your chance starting Thursday. That’s when the lottery will open to all licensed hunters. The state banned black bear hunting in 1988; and four years later, black bears were added to the endangered species list. Louisiana Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries Madison Sheahan notes that black bears were removed from the list in 2016.
Cut 10 (12) “…a hunting season.”
Lottery applications can be found on the LDWF website and the lottery will run from Thursday through September 25th.

For those seeking to hunt black bears in December in northeast Louisiana, a lottery begins on Thursday to award the ten permits that are available…..
cut 11 (12) “…..general public tags”
Louisiana Department of Wildlfife and Fisheries Secretary Madison Sheahan says the lottery will run through September 25th and lottery applications are available on the LDWF website.

New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez is seeking an attorney general’s opionion over U-L Lafayette’s decision to establish a one-thousand-foot gun-free zone around several off-campus locations.…
Cut 7 (12) “…gun-free zone.”
If a one-thousand foot gun-free school zone is established around the U-L Lafayette Science Museum, it would be illegal to possess a gun for a large portion of downtown Lafayette.

Many LSU fans are eager to watch the Tigers take on USC Sunday night. Colleen Crain reports the Louisiana Economic Develolpment department will air ads during the game to encourage Louisiana natives working in other states to come back home…
cut 3 (30) “….I’m Colleen Crain”

KSLA-TV is reporting the power will not go out this week at Region’s Tower in Shreveport. The 25-story building is reportedly owned by the Hertz Investment Group and they have finally paid their past due electric bill to SWEPCO.

Today marks the four-year anniversary of Hurricane Laura’s devastating landfall in southwest Louisiana.  Sean Richardson reports four years later we are looking at a quiet tropics…

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It’s the first black bear hunt in Louisiana since 1987, and you’ll have your chance to secure a permit starting Thursday. We hear more from Andrew Greenstein.

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While the national spotlight will be on Louisiana Sunday night, Louisiana Economic Development will be working to attract talent to the Bayou State. Colleen Crain has the details…

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Today marks the four-year anniversary of Hurricane Laura. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana has experienced some of its most destructive hurricanes during the last week of August

Cut 4 (07) “…up and coming.”

Keim says the other major Hurricanes to hit Louisiana between now and September first are Katrina, Gustav, and Ida.

Cut 5 (07) “…ravaged the state.”

So far it’s been a quiet hurricane season for Louisiana, but Keim says expect a busy September.  But for now, nothing is in the forecast.

Cut 6 (08) “…immediate future.”

Keim is keeping a close eye on weather patterns during this critical week, urging residents to stay alert and prepared.

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New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez is challenging UL Lafayette over its recent decision to establish a one-thousand-foot gun-free zone around off-campus locations. Miguez has asked Attorney General Liz Murrell to issue a legal opinion regarding the university’s position that the three sites be kept gun-free. Miguez says UL Lafayette…

Cut 7 (12) “…gun-free zone.”

Miguez, a strong advocate for gun rights, argues that the university’s move infringes on Second Amendment rights and state laws that permit the carrying of firearms in public spaces.

The controversy centers on the university’s authority to impose these restrictions outside its main campus. Miguez argues that the gun-free zones could leave students and the public more vulnerable by disarming law-abiding citizens in areas that are not technically on university property.

Cut 8 (11) “…self-defense.”

UL Lafayette officials maintain that gun-free zones are necessary to ensure safety, particularly in densely populated areas where students and faculty frequently gather.  Miguez says to be considered school property, they would have to own the property.

Cut 9 (11)  “…of their campus.”

Attorney General Liz Murrell has previously said that she does not believe the museum to qualify as a gun-free zone, but she has not commented on the two hotels.

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If you want to participate in Louisiana’s first black bear hunt in 37 years, you’ll have your chance starting Thursday. That’s when the lottery will open to all licensed hunters. The state banned black bear hunting in 1988; and four years later, black bears were added to the endangered species list. Louisiana Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries Madison Sheahan notes that black bears were removed from the list in 2016.

Cut 10 (12) “…a hunting season.”

Sheahan says there will only be ten permits issued through this lottery, and they will consist of three types.

Cut 11 (12) “…general public tags.”

Sheahan says the application fee is 50 dollars, which will go back into the Louisiana black bear account.

Cut 12 (10) “…black bear account.”

Those selected in the lottery will be required to attend a training course on November 2nd or November 14th. The season will run 16 days, from December 7th through the 22nd.

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Louisiana Economic Development is taking advantage of the National Spotlight to attract an experienced mid-level workforce back to Louisiana. LED Secretary, Susan Bourgeois says, During Sunday night’s LSU-USC football game on ABC…

Cut 13 (10)  “…coming home.”

Bourgeois says, many people leave Louisiana for opportunities in other states after they graduate from college and never return because they don’t realize there are opportunities here…

Cut 14 (08)  “…opportunity is here.”

Bourgeois says Louisiana businesses need a qualified mid-level workforce and LED is working to put the businesses and workforce together…

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Ben Wooldridge is named the starting quarterback for the UL-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns to begin the 2024 campaign. Head Coach Michael Desormeaux says it was a tough competition between the redshirt senior and Chandler Fields.

Cut 16 (11) “…for each other.” 

Coach Desormeaux says in the end, Wooldridge had the upper hand.

Cut 17 (09) “…and day out.”

The Ragin’ Cajuns get their season underway Saturday night at home against Grambling. Game time is 7:00 p.m.

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The third season of the Brian Kelly era will begin Sunday when the 13th ranked Tigers host 23rd ranked USC. LSU lost some big-time players off of last year’s team, like Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Junior and three of team’s top defensive tackles. But Kelly likes the experience that’s returning…

Cut 18 (16)  “…darn close.”

LSU has lost four straight season openers. The Tigers traditionally play another ranked opponent to begin the season, but with an expanded college football playoff now in place, these tough season openers might not happen every year…

Cut 19 (20) “….like this”

LSU is scheduled to open the 2025 and 2026 seasons against Clemson.

The Tigers defense is the big question mark heading into 2024 after a rough 2023 campaign. Kelly has confidence his front seven can get the job done…

Cut 20 (16) “…going to be fine.”

Soon, automakers may be required to keep AM radio in their vehicles, as Congress continues debating the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. Mike Steele with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says in many areas, AM radio is the only resource available during emergencies.
Cut 7 (6) “…that people need.”
The bill comes as some automakers, including Tesla, are starting to omit AM radio from their vehicles.

Governor Landry signs an executive order that seeks to protect election integrity by preventing non-citizens from voting. Landry says the constitution is clear.
Cut 9 (09) “…for American citizens.”
The executive order instructs federal and state agencies who offer individuals the ability to register to vote, to also provide a disclaimer that tells a person that he or she can not vote if that person is not a U-S Citizen.

The price of gas is falling. AAA reports that the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Louisiana is $2.98 — nearly 40 cents a gallon cheaper than this time last year.
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Former LSU baseball star Dylan Crews makes his Major League debut tonight when he suits up for the Washington Nationals as they host the New York Yankees. Washington selected Crews with the number two overall pick last year, and the centerfielder quickly made it through the minor leagues to the bigs.

A New Orleans 15-year-old old boy who was sleeping in his bed Saturday night is now in intensive care after authorities says an SUV plowed through a fence then into the bedroom around 4:00 AM. When the crash awakened his grandmother, she ran to find Jamal Jackson, Jr under the SUV driven by 54-year-old Cedrick Marshall. NOPD says after Marshall failed a sobriety test, he was arrested and booked on First Degree of Vehicular Negligent Injury and Reckless Operation.

Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order today to protect election integrity by preventing non-citizens from voting. Any state agency that provides assistance to an individual is also required to offer that person the opportunity to register to vote. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says this executive order says the agency must also inform the person they can’t vote if they are not a legal citizen

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Gas prices are down to an average of $2.98 for a gallon of regular reports AAA. Fuel Analyst Don Redman says that’s a slight decrease compared to previous weeks, offering some relief to drivers amid a fluctuating fuel market…

Cut 3 (12) “…break at the pump.”

Former LSU baseball star Dylan Crews makes his major league baseball debut tonight with the Washington Nationals as they host the New York Yankees. Washington selected Crews with the number two overall pick last year and the centerfielder quickly made it through the minor leagues to the bigs…

Cut 12 (10) “…here.”

It’s finally game week for the 13th ranked LSU football team and they have one major injury concern heading into Sunday’s season opener against 23rd ranked USC. Starting wide receiver Chris Hilton is suffering from a bone bruise and is listed as questionable for the season opener. Coach Brian Kelly says if Hilton can’t play, they have options…
Cut 13 (14) “..what we are doing.”
Kick-off is on Sunday at 6:30 on ABC.

Former LSU baseball star Dylan Crews will make his major league baseball debut tonight when he suits up for the Washington Nationals as they host the New York Yankees tonight. Washington selected Crews with the number two overall pick last year and the centerfielder quickly made it through the minor leagues to the bigs…
Cut 12 (10) “…here.”
Crews hit .270 in the minor leagues this season with 13 home runs and 68 RBIs.

Ben Wooldridge is named the starting quarterback for the Ragin’ Cajuns to begin the 2024 campaign. Head Coach Michael Desormeaux says it was a tough competition between the redshirt senior and Chandler Fields.
Cut 16 (11) “…for each other.”
Woolridge started the first three games of the season last year, before a foot injury sidelined him for the rest of the season. The California native has appeared in 13 games for the Cajuns and thrown four touchdown passes.

Last year’s leading rusher for U-L Lafayette, Jacob Kibodi, rushed for two touchdowns in the Saints preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The Baton Rouge native says it was thrill to finally play in a game in the Superdome…
cut 18 (08) “….good showing”
Kibodi now waits to see if he’s done enough to make the team. Cut down day throughout the NFL is tomorrow.

Soon, automakers may be required to keep AM radio in their vehicles, as Congress continues debating the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. Mike Steele with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, or GOHSEP, says AM radio is an invaluable source for information during emergencies.

Cut 6 (10) “…out for everyone.”

Steele says in many areas, AM radio is the only resource available during emergencies.

AAA reports that the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Louisiana is 40 cents per gallon cheaper than this time last year but Fuel Analyst Don Redman cautions, while prices may stabilize or decrease slightly in the short term, the overall trend remains unpredictable, with potential spikes depending on global conflicts.

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Drivers are advised to stay informed and consider strategies to conserve fuel as they navigate these fluctuations.

Governor Jeff Landry signs an executive order that puts an extra protection in place to prevent non-citizens from voting in Louisiana elections. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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It’s game week for the 13th ranked LSU football team… one major injury concern heading into Sunday’s season opener against 23rd ranked USC is Starting wide receiver Chris Hilton is listed as questionable, suffering from a bone bruise. Coach Brian Kelly…

Cut 13 (14) “..what we are doing.”