A state appeals court agrees with a lower court’s ruling, a new election should take place for Caddo Sheriff because of several illegal votes. Brooke Thorington reports Democrat Henry Whitehorn thought he won by one vote, but will likely face Republican John Nicholsen again on a March ballot…
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In nearby Bossier Parish, three juveniles have been arrested in connection with Monday night’s murder of an 18-year-old in Haughton. Lt. Matt Gaydos says robbery was the motive and there’s a stolen vehicle involved… cut 7 (11) “…Bossier City”

McNeese State President Daryl Burckel has announced he’s stepping down effective June 30th after seven years as the school’s leader. Burckel led the school through a couple of difficult years with the Covid pandemic and then Hurricane Laura. He’s been working in higher education for 31 years and doesn’t plan on going too far….
cut 5 (12) “…teaching”

The seventh ranked LSU Lady Tigers set a school record for most points scored in a game last night in a 133-to-44 win over McNeese. At one point, LSU scored 47 unanswered points. Hall of Fame Coach Kim Mulkey says such an incredible run is a first for her…
cut 12 (08) “…kind of crazy”
The 89-point win is also a school record for largest margin of victory.

In Bossier Parish, three juveniles have been arrested after an 18-year-old Houghton teen was found dead in the parking lot of the Walnut Ridge Apartments on Monday. Sheriff’s Office Lt. Matt Gaydos (Gay-duss) says investigators were able to connect a stolen vehicle from Bossier City to the three suspects, whose ages are 15, 16, and 17.

Cut 6 (12) “…lives away.”

He says robbery was the apparent motive and the car involved was found in flames in Shreveport.

Today is Governor John Bel Edwards’ last monthly call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor”. Louisiana Radio Network has produced the show for the last seven years. General Manager Jim Engster says the show gave Edwards a chance to directly talk with Louisianans.

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 Engster says the show launched statewide in April of 2016.

A state appeals court agrees there should be a new runoff election between Democrat Henry Whitehorn and Republican John Nickelson for Caddo Parish Sheriff. Political analyst Scott Hughes…believes their campaigns will differ this go around to motivate voter turnout.

Cut 11 (12) “…better sheriff.” 

After a one-vote margin, Nickelson challenged the race, and an appellate court upheld a lower court’s ruling to void the November 18^th runoff and hold another one.

McNeese State President Daryl Burckel announces his plans to leave his role by June 30th.  Burckel says it is the right time to welcome new leadership who can see the school through more growth.

Cut 3 (13) “…moving forward.”

Former LSU Associate AD Sharon Lewis’ 50-million-dollar sexual harassment, race-based, and gender-based retaliation lawsuit against LSU is underway. On Tuesday a witness claimed LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson made unwanted sexual advances when she was an intern in the recruiting office. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne is covering the trial….

Cut 13 (10) “…Sharon Lewis.”

Unless the state Supreme Court opts to hear arguments in the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s race case, it looks like there will be another election in March between Henry Whitehorn and John Nickelson. It was already a heated race and political analyst Scott Hughes expects things will continue to simmer.

Cut 12 (09) “…and March.” 

In Bossier Parish, three juveniles have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Houghton teen. The sheriff’s office says the 18-year-old victim was found dead in a parking lot from an apparent gunshot wound Monday night. Investigators say the suspects and victim were acquainted. One suspect was arrested early Tuesday morning and faces murder charges, the other two were arrested later in the day.

Governor John Bel Edwards last monthly call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor” airs today. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Now that an appeals court has upheld a lower court’s ruling for another Caddo Parish Sheriff election the campaign is expected to get even spicier. Brooke Thorington has more…

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Iberia Middle School in New Iberia will be closed today for the funeral service of Principal Dina Bourque. 56-year-old Dina Bourque, was killed in a fatal car crash on U-S 90 Frontage Road last week.  Services will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church at 11 am.

Today is the first day of qualifying for the Presidential primary scheduled for March 23, 2024. Deputy Secretary of State for Outreach Joel Watson says any political party that has 40,000 or more members in Louisiana…

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Local, municipal, parish executive committee and state central committee candidates are to qualify with the clerk of court in the parish where they are registered to vote.  Qualifying ends on Friday.

After a seven-year run, Governor John Bel Edwards’ call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor” will air its final show today. Louisiana Radio Network General Manager Jim Engster says the monthly radio show launched statewide in April of 2016.

Cut 8 (10) “…this kind.” 

The show aired on the third Wednesday of every month. Engster believes the show was good public relations for Edwards.

The trial Former associate AD Sharon Lewis’ 50-million dollar lawsuit against LSU is underway and the first day of testimony was highlighted by allegations of sexual misconduct performed by running backs coach Frank Wilson. Colleen Crain has more…
Cut 3 (37) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

WWL-TV in New Orleans is reporting a man has filed a lawsuit against Orleans Parish Coroner Dwight McKenna for gross negligence claiming his 42-year-old son’s body was left to decompose in a broken cooler after it sat in the morgue for a month and no one knew.

Today is the Final Ask the Governor show. Since April 2016, Governor John Bel Edwards has held a monthly call in radio show from the Louisiana Radio Network Studios. LRN General Manager Jim Engster says the show was good public relations for the governor…
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The final air shows at 2:06 PM.

The Presidential Primary in Louisiana is March 23rd and starting today and for the next three days, presidential candidates can qualify to have their name on the ballot…
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Deputy Secretary of State for Outreach Joel Watson says a representative for the presidential candidate files the qualifying papers or they are mailed in.

Today is Governor John Bel Edwards’ last monthly call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor”. Louisiana Radio Network General Manager Jim Engster says the show gave Edwards a chance to directly talk with Louisianans.
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The show launched in April of 2016 and the final show airs at 2:06 PM.

A former student worker at the LSU football recruiting office alleges current LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson kissed her on the lips back in 2013. Nikole Jessie made the statement while giving testimony in a federal trial in Baton Rouge. Former LSU Associate AD Sharon Lewis is suing the university, because she claims the athletic department retaliated against her because she tried to report sexual misconduct. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne is covering the trial…
cut 14 (10) “…her job”
LSU has said the sexual harassment allegations against Wilson are unfounded.

It’s looking more likely we’ll have another election for Caddo Parish Sheriff. A state appeals court agrees with a lower court’s ruling that a new election should take place after eleven questionable votes were cast. Democrat Henry Whitehorn believes he won by one vote, but political analyst Scott Hughes says Republican John Nickelson will get another chance as another election will likely take place in March…
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The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s election will be on the same ballot as the Presidential Primary. Qualifying for the March presidential primary begins today and Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office reminds you that if you want to vote in the Republican or Democratic presidential primary…
cut 6 (11) “….Independent primary”
That election is March 23rd.

A state appeals court agrees there should be a new election for Caddo Parish Sheriff. After the votes were counted on November 18th, Democrat Henry Whitehorn defeated Republican John Nickelson by one vote, but ad hoc Judge Joe Bleich determined 11 illegal votes were cast and a new election should take place in March. Political analyst Scott Hughes…
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Governor John Bel Edwards last monthly call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor” airs today. Teiko Foxx has more…
cut 1 (30) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Testimony is underway in a federal courtroom in Baton Rouge in former LSU associate athletic director Sharon Lewis’ 50-million dollar lawsuit against LSU. Lewis claims LSU athletic officials retaliated against her because she tried to report sexual misconduct allegations against former LSU coach Les Miles and running backs coach Frank Wilson. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the first witness in the trial, a former student worker in the recruiting office, was emotional when retelling a story that Wilson kissed her and also attempted to give her gifts…
cut 15 (13) “….to accept”
This happened between 2012 and 2014. When Brian Kelly was hired he brought Wilson back as an assistant and said in March of 2022 the allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Wilson were unfounded.