The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) headed to the president’s desk, includes funding for some Louisiana projects. $13.4 million to build a multipurpose athletic field at Fort Johnson and funds to expand Louisiana rice exports to Africa. Several Military bases including Barksdale Air Force Base, Camp Beauregard, Camp Minden, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans.

On this last radio call in the show “Ask the Governor,” Governor John Bel Edwards talked about his plans for the future and traditions he along with other Louisiana governors have participated in before leaving office. Among them is literally leaving his mark…

Cut 6 (09) “…as well.”

The SEC has released LSU’s 2024 football schedule and there’s the potential for some bigtime matchups for Tiger Stadium’s 100th season…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

The Cordish Companies has broken ground on the $270 million LIVE! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. The casino will be built on the site of the former Diamond Jacks casino. Principal of the Cordish Companies Jon Cordish says the LIVE! Casino will be the first land-based in northwest Louisiana.

Cut 3 (12) “…entertainment attraction.”

The Advocate Washington Bureau Chief Mark Ballard said this morning he believes the recent vote along party lines for an impeachment inquiry of President Biden is pressure from far-right conservatives on Speaker Mike Johnson. The vote allows for an investigation to see if the President profited or was involved in any illegal business dealings with his son Hunter Biden. But Ballard points out that an actual impeachment is highly unlikely.

Cut 13 (09) “…uncovered” 

LSU’s 2024 football schedule is out and The SEC goes to 16 teams next year as Texas and Oklahoma joins the conference. The league is also getting rid of divisional play. Assistant Tiger Rag Editor William Weathers says the 2024 schedule look different with South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Oklahoma on it, but not Auburn and Mississippi State

Cut 10 (07) “…around.”

The future LIVE! Casino & Hotel in Shreveport-Bossier market is one step closer to opening in 2025. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.” 

On this last radio call in the show “Ask the Governor,” Governor John Bel Edwards talked about his plans for the future, becoming a grandfather for the first time next month and traditions to welcome the incoming governor that he along with other Louisiana governors have participated in before leaving office.

Cut 7 (05) “…I depart.” 

And like Governors before him he’ll leave his signature inside the middle desk drawer.

LSU’s 2024 football schedule features several potential Top ten matchups in Tiger Stadium. Assistant Tiger Rag Editor William Weathers says there’s also an interesting non-conference tilt against UCLA, plus Oklahoma makes its first-ever appearance in Tiger Stadium…

Cut 9 (07) “…right there” 

The Alabama game is November 9th and Ole Miss will return to Death Valley on October 12th.

The state constitution only allows a governor to hold office for two consecutive terms. But Governor John Bel Edwards said he would have run for office again if he could have. And even though he and Governor-elect Jeff Landry don’t always agree politically…

Cut 8 (13) “…8 years from now.” 

On Wednesday the House voted for an impeachment inquiry of President Biden, so an investigation can begin to see if the President profited or was involved in any illegal business dealings with his son Hunter Biden. The Advocate Washington Bureau Chief Mark Ballard believes the vote along party lines for an impeachment inquiry is merely pressure from far-right conservatives on Speaker Mike Johnson.

Cut 12 (11)  “..Ukraine funded.”  

Ballard believes there won’t be enough votes when Congress returns in 2024 for an actual impeachment unless something substantial is uncovered in the inquiry.

And testimony continues in Baton Rouge in the $50 million lawsuit against LSU, brought by former Associate Athletic Director Sharon Lewis for sexual harassment and wrongful termination.

On this last radio call in the show “Ask the Governor,” Governor John Bel Edwards talked about his plans for the future and traditions he along with other Louisiana governors had participated in before leaving office. Among them is literally leaving his mark…

Cut 6 (09) “…as well.”

Another tradition recognized by outgoing presidents is a handwritten personal letter for your successor.

The new $270 million LIVE! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City is a step closer to its grand opening in 2025. It will be the first land-based casino in the northwest region and feature 47 thousand square feet of gaming space. President of Cordish Gaming Group Rob Norton says the casino will create 750 permanent jobs and generate over $200 million in economic benefits.

Cut 4 (12) “…of time.”

The casino will be built on the site of the former Diamond Jacks casino.

On his final radion call-in show, Governor Edwards reflected on his time in office and what he’s looking forward to when he leaves next month.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Louisiana’s Mineral and Energy Board has approved the state’s first wind farm operating agreements in state offshore waters. Diamond Offshore Wind Louisiana off the coast of Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes and Cajun Wind off the coast of Cameron Parish. DNR spokesperson Patrick Courreges…
cut 13 (12) “….we already have”
Each company will eventually pay the Bayou State a royalty on what they produce.

Governor John Bel Edwards is wrapping up his two terms in office. Edwards was in the state House of Representatives when he made the decision to run for governor, a long-shot considering his lack of name recognition…
cut 10 (13) “…if I were governor”

Construction is underway to build the first land based casino in northwest Louisiana. The Cordish Companies is building the casino at the former site of DiamondJacks in Bossier City. Mayor Thomas Chandler says Live Casino-Hotel will bring world-class gaming, dining, entertainment and hotel amenities to the area…
cut 5 (12) “….and region”
The project is expected to be completed by late 2025.

A state department of transportation building in Baton Rouge has been named after Louisiana’s first black governor, P-B-S Pinchback. DOTD Secretary Eric Kalivoda says Pinchback was the only African-American governor of any state during the Reconstruction era…
cut 7 (11) “….of him”
Pinchback signed legislation that established Southern University in Baton Rouge.

A survey of small business owners nationwide finds that 22-percent of them report inflation is their single most important problem. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says unfilled job openings remain another major concern…
cut 27 (05) “…get them to stay”
40-percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill. McVea says a cut in interest rates would be helpful.

The Cordish Companies has broken ground on the $270 million LIVE! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. The casino will be built on the site of the former Diamond Jacks casino. Principal of the Cordish Companies Jon Cordish says this will be the first land-based casino in northwest Louisiana.
Cut 3 (12) “…entertainment attraction.”
The newly renovated casino will feature more than 47,000 square feet of gaming space, an upscale hotel, dining and entertainment venues. Scheduled to open in 2025.

Louisiana has handed out its first-ever offshore wind energy leases to a pair of companies that plan to build wind farms off the coast of Terrebonne, Lafourche and Cameron Parishes. Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Patrick Courreges says the agreements will result in additional revenue for the state…
cut 14 (11) “…pay a cut”
The two companies are Diamond Offshore Wind and the Cajun Wind.

Governor John Bel Edwards has 25 days left in office. He hosted his final monthly call-in radio show yesterday and was asked if he could run for a third-term, would he….
cut 11 (13) “….just fine”
Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards will be grandparents for the first time in January.

The state mineral and energy board has approved the first-ever offshore wind agreements for Diamond Offshore Wind Louisiana and Cajun Wind to build wind farms off the coasts of Terrebonne, Lafourche and Cameron Parishes. Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Patrick Courreges says this is great news for the state’s evolving energy industry….
cut 15 (12) “….support industries”

Governor John Bel Edwards is a big advocate for clean advocate energy production in this state. He believes it can work hand and hand with the state’s traditional oil and gas industry. In 25 days, Edwards will leave office and he’s looking forward to some of the perks of a private citizen…
cut 12 (11) “….do that’
Edwards and First Lady Donna are expecting their first grand child next month.

The latest national survey of small businesses finds owners remain pessimistic about future business conditions, because inflation continues to eat away at profits. State NFIB Director Dawn McVea says lowering borrowing costs would be beneficial for small business owners…
cut 6 (12) “….they’re business”
The Federal Reserve has indicated a cut to rates could occur next year.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development building in Baton Rouge is now named after P-B-S Pinchback. He’s the first Black Governor of Louisiana and served for a little over a month from 1872 to 1873. DOTD Secretary Eric Kalivoda says the name designation of Pinchback is well deserved…
cut 8 (10) “…do this “

Louisiana’s Mineral and Energy Board has approved the state’s first wind farm operating agreements in state offshore waters. Diamond Offshore Wind Louisiana off the coast of Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes and Cajun Wind off the coast of Cameron Parish. DNR spokesperson Patrick Courreges…
cut 13 (12) “….we already have”
Each company will eventually pay the Bayou State a royalty on what they produce.

Governor John Bel Edwards is wrapping up his two terms in office. Edwards was in the state House of Representatives when he made the decision to run for governor, a long-shot considering his lack of name recognition…
cut 10 (13) “…if I were governor”

The latest survey of small businesses nationwide finds owners remain pessimistic about future business conditions….
cut 1 (31) “…I’m Teiko Foxx”

According to the Ouachita Citizen, the Louisiana Department of Health is keeping a close eye on Glenwood Regional Medical Center. The hospital in West Monroe is hampered by staffing and supply concerns. It’s emergency room is still open, but Acadian Ambulances are no longer taking E-R patients to Glenwood.

Louisiana’s Mineral and Energy Board has approved the first-ever wind farm operating agreements in state offshore waters. Colleen Crain has more…
cut 3 (31) “….I’m Colleen Crain”

A major renovation project is underway in Bossier City to transform the old riverboat Diamondjacks Casino into the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market. The casino-hotel project is expected to create about 15-hundred new jobs for the region. It’s expected to open in 2025.

Governor John Bel Edwards has 25 days left in office. He hosted his final monthly call-in radio show yesterday and was asked if he could run for a third-term, would he….
cut 11 (13) “….just fine”
Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards will be grandparents for the first time in January.

A state department of transportation building in Baton Rouge has been named after Louisiana’s first black governor, P-B-S Pinchback, who led the state for a little over a month during reconstruction, December 9 ,1872 and January 13, 1873. DOTD Secretary Eric Kalivoda says Pinchback was the only African-American governor of any state during the Reconstruction era…
cut 7 (11) “….of him”
Pinchback signed legislation that established Southern University in Baton Rouge.