The number of salt marsh mosquitoes has increased despite a drought – making the blood sucking insect bod and bothersome.
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An artic cold front arrives today and that will produce a chilly Halloween. High temperatures tomorrow in the low 60s. North Louisiana will see below freezing temperatures Wednesday and Thursday morning.

LSU is ranked 13th in the AP poll heading into its matchup against Alabama on Saturday and Coach Brian Kelly says defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo will miss the game after undergoing surgery.

Ascension Parish deputies have arrested a 21-year-old man in the fatal shooting of another 21-year person which led to the suspension of the Donaldsonville-Paterson football game on Friday. The shooting happened a block from the stadium where the two teams were playing. Spokesperson Donovan Jackson says a second person was shot and is fighting for his life..,
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Malik Flowers is the alleged gunman and Tyree Parker is the deceased victim.

According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending is up. NRF Vice President of Industry and Consumer Insights, Katherine Cullen, says people will spend on average 108-dollars, up eight dollars from last year…
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21-year-old Malik Flowers has been arrested after the double Friday night shooting a block from the Donaldsonville High School football game. Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Donovan Jackson says Flowers faces second-degree murder for the death of 21-year-old Tyree Parker and an attempted murder charge…

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The second victim is in the hospital.

The family of murdered Northwestern State football player Ronnie Caldwell plans to file a lawsuit this week against the university and others. Caldwell’s parents say they warned the coach that their son was living in a dangerous situation three days before he was fatally shot at his apartment complex. Blanche Caldwell is Ronnie’s mother…

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Northwestern State canceled its remaining four games and head coach Brad Laird resigned.

There’s been an insurgence of the annoying salt marsh mosquito in Louisiana. LSU Ag Center Entomologist Kristen Healy says the drought and wildfires have contributed to the surge. Healy encourages Louisianans to avoid places and times when mosquitoes are abundant.

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From the middle of spring into the fall, salt marsh mosquitos can be found as far as 80 miles inland looking for food.

Northwestern State’s football season is over as a result of the fatal shooting of safety Ronnie Caldwell. The family of Caldwell says they told Coach Brad Laird the apartment Caldwell was living in was unsafe and then three days later he was murdered. Attorney Troy Pradia says they don’t know why the school chose to end the season or why Laird resigned…

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The family plans to file legal action against Northwestern State.

Louisiana State Police host their first-ever Securing Louisiana Cyber Summit at its Training Academy today from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Trooper Christian Reed says the goal is to provide insight into the growing threat of cybersecurity on small businesses and critical infrastructure.

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You’ve probably noticed an insurgence of salt marsh mosquitoes in the Bayou State. LSU Ag Center Entomologist Kristen Healy says the drought and wildfires are contributing factors, and the saltmarsh has adapted to fly extremely long distances for food sources.

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She says they can be found as far as 80 miles inland from the coast.

Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport has been recognized as the top hospital in Louisiana by Newsweek magazine. Senior Vice President of Quality and Clinical Performance Clarie Rebouche says this recognition is a testament to the work of the staff and their patient care.

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Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals ranking recognizes 600 leading hospitals across the country.

The family of Ronnie Caldwell, the Northwestern State football player who was killed on October 12th, is expected to file a lawsuit against the school this week. Three days before he was killed Caldwell told his parents his roommate 27-year-old John McIntosh threatened him with a gun. They asked coach Brad Laird to move Ronnie to another location. Attorney Troy Pradia says if Laird had only called the cops on McIntosh…
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The family says Laird assured them he would help but nothing happened.

There has been an insurgence of annoying salt marsh mosquitoes in the Bayou State. LSU Ag Center Entomologist Kristen Healy says the drought and wildfires are contributing factors…

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Salt marsh mosquitoes are a dusk brown color but unlike many other types of mosquitoes, they fly during the day.

Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport has been recognized as the best hospital in Louisiana by Newsweek magazine. Senior Vice President of Quality and Clinical Performance Clarie Rebouche says in June in July surveys were performed for the rating…

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The first significant fall cold front is moving into the state today. Lows this evening in the southern parishes will be in the 40s and in the upper 30s in the northern parishes. And as we advance through the week, State Climatologist Barry Keim says…

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Keim says to be sure to dress the trick-or-treaters accordingly for the cooler temps

The weather is changing as it will feel like fall this week as a major blast of cold air begins to spread across the state today….
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In other news…Calcasieu Parish deputies arrest 17-year-old Artavien Green for a shooting that injured six other teens during a party at a Lake Charles home. One of the victims is in critical condition.

Financial troubles have led to the Archdiocese of New Orleans announcing plans to close and consolidate churches by next July. Eight parishes will be trimmed to four.

The family of murdered Northwestern State football player Ronnie Caldwell plans to file a lawsuit this week against the university and others. Caldwell’s parents say they warned the coach that their son was living in a dangerous situation three days before he was fatally shot at his apartment complex. Blanche Caldwell is Ronnie’s mother…
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Northwestern State cancelled its remaining four games and head coach Brad Laird resigned.

Newsweek Magazine ranks Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport as the best hospital in the state. Senior Vice President of Quality and Clinical Performance Claire Rebouche says the honor comes one year before Willis-Knighton is set to celebrate its 100th year in caring for the community…
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The family of Ronnie Caldwell will file suit this week against Northwestern, for failure to protect their son who was murdered three days after they asked for help. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The Saints put together their best offensive performance of the season yesterday as New Orleans defeated the Indianapolis Colts 38-27. Taysom Hill scored two touchdowns and Derek Carr threw for two TDs as New Orleans improved to 4-and-4 and moved into a tie for first place in the NFC South.

The first significant fall cold front is about to blanket the state, just in time for Halloween. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it will usher in very dry and cool Canadian air and will stick around for a few days. Highs today in north Louisiana will be in the 50s and in the 60s for the southern half.
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Low temperatures will get below freezing Wednesday morning in north Louisiana, mid-30s for south Louisiana.

State Police is holding a Cybersecurity Summit today at its training academy in Baton rouge….
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That’s Trooper Christian Reed, who says they are expecting more than 200 attendees, many of them are small business owners who will learn best practices for preventing a cyber attack.

A big cold front will move through the state today. Already in north Louisiana, temperatures are in the 40s and we are seeing widespread showers. The colder temperatures will spread across central and south Louisiana as the day goes on. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says rain chances will drop as the front moves south…
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Northwestern State’s football season is over as a result of the fatal shooting of safety Ronnie Caldwell. The family of Caldwell says they told Coach Brad Laird that the apartment Caldwell was living in was unsafe and then three days later he was murdered. Attorney Troy Pradia says they don’t know why the school chose to end the season or why Laird resigned…
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Pradia says the family plans to file legal action against Northwestern State.

What’s the best hospital in the state of Louisiana? According to Newsweek magazine, it’s Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport-Bossier. Teiko Foxx has more…
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In New Orleans, Archbishop Gregory Aymond is closing and consolidating several parishes because of financial difficulties. The Diocese filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2020 as a result of mounting sexual abuse lawsuits. But Aymond in a letter, cited COVID-19, natural disasters, inflation and rising insurance costs for the financial troubles.

A strong cold front has started to make its way through northwest Louisiana as you’ll need to break out those jackets and sweaters? Colleen Crain on the big weather change…
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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 17-year-old Artavien Green and accused of him shooting six teens during a party at a home in Lake Charles on Saturday night. The age of the victims range from 15 to 19. One of the victims is listed in critical condition.

The family of Ronnie Caldwell, the Northwestern State football player who was killed on October 12th, is expected to file a lawsuit against the school this week. Three days before he was killed Caldwell told his parents his roommate 27-year-old John McIntosh threatened him with a gun. They asked coach Brad Laird to move Ronnie to another location. Attorney Troy Pradia says if Laird had only called the cops on McIntosh…
Cut 13 (03) “…with us.”
The family says Laird assured them he would help but nothing happened.

Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport has been recognized as the top hospital in Louisiana by Newsweek magazine. Senior Vice President of Quality and Clinical Performance Clarie Rebouche says this recognition is a testament to the work of the staff and their patient care.
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A leader in the gaming industry is taking over the license of the Bossier City Diamond Jacks Casino, which closed amid the pandemic in 2020.  Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chair Ronnie Johns says Cordish will take over in the casino’s license and renovation.

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Grambling State President Rick Gallot has been appointed to lead the University of Louisiana System. Here’s Jeff Palermo.

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If you’re planning on traveling Interstate 55 southbound lanes, you may see contractors mobilizing equipment between Ponchatoula and LaPlace over the next two weeks. DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says crews will begin repair work on the southbound lanes where Monday’s deadly 168 vehicle pileup happened, beginning this weekend.

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After an animal hoarding situation of 53 cats was discovered in New Iberia last Saturday, the Humane Society of Louisiana is asking for contributions to cover medical expenses. HSLA Director Jeff Dorson says the cats were living in a home with deplorable conditions.

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Interstate 55 southbound lanes reopened Thursday following the massive 168-vehicle pileup that killed at least eight people and injured 63. The southbound lanes will merge to one lane for a quarter of a mile near the site of Monday’s accident.  DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallet says the northbound portion of Interstate 55 is completely closed.

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Grambling State President Rick Gallot will replace Doctor Jim Henderson as the President of the University of Louisiana System. Henderson is leaving his post at the U-L System to be the next president at La Tech and Gallot says he’s honored to have the opportunity to replace Henderson

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Louisiana’s Gaming Control Board has approved the transfer of the gaming license of the abandoned Bossier City Diamond Jacks Casino to the Cordish Companies. Gaming Control Board Chair Ronnie Johns says Cordish has begun renovation on the massive 77 thousand square feet venue.

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The parents of murdered Northwestern State football player Ronnie Caldwell blame coach Brad Laird for not doing enough to protect their son. The family says Caldwell was re-located to another apartment because of mold. Ronnie’s father, Ronald Caldwell Senior, says they told Laird his son needed to be re-located again because his new roommate, who is not a student,  pulled a gun on him…

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