Open Enrollment for Louisiana residents looking for affordable coverage opened yesterday.  And there are new options. Sean Richardson has more.

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The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year tomorrow. Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be something for everyone.

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The Festival runs through 4 this afternoon.

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Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says the sixth district is expected to flip from Republican to Democrat because it’s now a Majority-minority district…

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This is the weekend we all “fall back.” Before you go to bed tonight, be sure to turn your clocks back an hour. Even though it will give us an extra hour of sleep, the time change can have some negative effects. Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU in New Orleans says we are all going to have to alter our daily routines.

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Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says Democrats are banking on winning the Sixth Congressional District in Louisiana…

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Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov is now open. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut  the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider, offers HMO plans with the state’s lowest rates available in every parish. He says you can work with an experienced, licensed agent at no cost to get the Healthy Blue coverage that works for you.

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Tonight’s the night we all get an extra hour of sleep as we Fall back. Experts say though it seems like a bonus, the time change can have negative effects.  Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU in New Orleans says they go beyond sleep disruptions, and some can be very serious.

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The Louisiana Book Festival has already begun this morning in downtown Baton Rouge.   Organizers say there will be something for everyone, including cooking demonstrations.  Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says the book festival is a family-friendly event.

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The Louisiana Book runs through four this afternoon.  Admission is free.

Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov began yesterday. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut  says if you do not have affordable health insurance through an employer, or you’re losing Medicaid or you need to get covered, look at options on HealthCare.gov. He says enrollment is through January 15…

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Tonight’s the time we all “fall back.” Before you go to bed tonigt, be sure to turn your clocks back an hour. Even though it will give us an extra hour of sleep, the time change can have some negative effects. Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU in New Orleans says it can disrupt your body’s natural circadian rhythm.

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Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District could have a major impact on who has control of the U-S House. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A 48-year-old Texas man was arrested Friday in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a Capitol One Bank. Abbeville Police say  it all began yesterday morning just before ten when they were notified of a bomb threat at the Capitol One on Highwy 14 by-pass where a man was trying to withdraw a large amount of cash. Kevin Gran Abbott was arrested a short time later.  He’s charged with attempted armed robbery.

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Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says the sixth district is expected to flip from Republican to Democrat because it’s now a Majority-minority district…

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Louisiana lawmakers approved new Congressional districts earlier this year after a federal judge ordered the state to create a second Majority-Minority District.

This is the weekend in which we “fall back.” Before you go to bed Saturday night, be sure to turn your clocks back an hour. Even though it will give us an extra hour of sleep, the time change can have some negative effects. Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU in New Orleans says they go beyond sleep disruptions, and some can be very serious. 

Cut 11 (10) “…during those changes.”

Open enrollment is now underway, and Louisiana residents looking for affordable coverage have new options. Sean Richardson has more.

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The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year Saturday. Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be something for everyone.

Cut 3 (12) “…as academic titles.”

Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says the sixth district is expected to flip from Republican to Democrat because it’s now a Majority-minority district…

Cut 9 (06)  “…federal courts.”

Louisiana lawmakers approved new Congressional districts earlier this year after a federal judge ordered the state to create a second Majority-Minority District.

This is the weekend in which we “fall back.” Before you go to bed Saturday night, be sure to turn your clocks back an hour. Even though it will give us an extra hour of sleep, the time change can have some negative effects. Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU in New Orleans says they go beyond sleep disruptions, and some can be very serious. 

Cut 11 (10) “…during those changes.”

Open enrollment is now underway, and Louisiana residents looking for affordable coverage have new options. Sean Richardson has more.

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The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year Saturday. Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be something for everyone.

Cut 3 (12) “…as academic titles.”

Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov begins today. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut says if you do not have affordable health insurance through an employer, or you’re losing Medicaid or you need to get covered, look at options on HealthCare.gov. He says enrollment is through January 15…

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U.S. Army investigators are searching for a 26-year-old missing soldier and offering a $10,000 reward for credible information that leads them to the whereabouts of Sgt. David Lee Johnson. According to Fort Johnson and the Joint Readiness Training Center, Johnson was last seen on October 26th and failed to report for duty on October 29^th. Authorities say Johnson who was assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 509^th Infantry Regiment at Fort Johnson has been declared a deserter and may be headed to Colorado. They further advise anyone who sees Johnson not to approach him as he may have access to firearms.

Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District could have a major impact on who has control of the U-S House. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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We “fall back” to standard time this weekend and though we wake up Sunday with an extra hour of sleep, the time change can have some negative effects. Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU Health New Orleans says the most common negative effect is a disruption in the body’s natural circadian rhythm.

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Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans currently occupy 220 seats in the U.S. House, Democrats have 212 and there are three vacancies. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says Democrats are banking on winning the Sixth Congressional District in Louisiana…

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Four Democrats and one Republican are running for this open seat that might need a run-off election in December to decide.

This is the weekend in which we “fall back.” Before you go to bed Saturday night, be sure to turn your clock back an hour. Even though it will give us an extra hour of sleep, the time change can have some negative effects. Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU in New Orleans says they go beyond sleep disruptions, and some can be very serious.

Cut 11 (10) “…during those changes.”

It’s the first day of Open Enrollment, and Louisiana residents looking for affordable coverage have new options. Sean Richardson has more.

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The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year tomorrow. Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be something for everyone.

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The event tomorrow is from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and admission is free.

Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says the sixth district is expected to flip from Republican to Democrat because it’s now a Majority-minority district…

Cut 9 (06)  “…federal courts.”

U.S. Army investigators are searching for a 26-year-old missing soldier and offering a $10,000 reward for credible information that leads them to the whereabouts of Sgt. David Lee Johnson. According to Fort Johnson and the Joint Readiness Training Center, Johnson was last seen on October 26th and failed to report for duty on October 29^th. Authorities say Johnson who was assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 509^th Infantry Regiment at Fort Johnson has been declared a deserter and may be headed to Colorado. They further advise anyone who sees Johnson, not to approach him as he may have access to firearms.

The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year tomorrow.

Events will be held in the State Capitol, the State Library, the Capitol Park Museum and in tents on neighboring streets. Over 200 Authors and presenters will be on hand and Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be cooking demonstrations.

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Wilson adds the book festival is a family-friendly free event from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov begins today for those without affordable health insurance. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut says coverage needs, monthly premiums, and provider networks should be considered before enrolling, as each plan varies in cost and benefits. He says figuring out which health insurance plan works for you can be confusing, but the worst thing you can do is go uncovered…

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The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year tomorrow. Events will be held in the State Capitol, the State Library, the Capitol Park Museum and in tents on neighboring streets. Assistant Director of the Louisiana Center for the Book Robert Wilson says there will be scores of authors and presenters on hand.

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Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov begins today.  Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut says Louisiana Blue, the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider, offers HMO plans with the state’s lowest rates available in every parish, showing an average premium reduction of 9% compared to last year. He says you can work with an experienced, licensed agent at no cost…

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Louisiana’s film industry will be keeping a keen eye on the tax reform debate in Baton Rouge. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Governor Landry declares November Wild Game Meat Donation Month.  Landry asks Louisiana hunters to donate part or all of their harvest to families in need during the holiday season and for non-hunters to consider financially supporting organizations like Hunters for the Hungry.

Louisiana’s film industry is bracing for potential changes to the tax credits it currently enjoys as lawmakers debate changes to the state’s tax code in the upcoming special session. Film Louisiana President Jason Waggenspack says reducing or eliminating the tax breaks could put a major damper on the film industry in the state.

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Governor Jeff Landry is pushing for lawmakers to eliminate many different tax breaks to the lower the state’s income tax rate on individuals and businesses.

The Saints will attempt to end a six-game losing streak on Sunday when they visit the Carolina Panthers. Wide receiver Chris Olave says they have to start playing better…

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Derek Carr is expected to start at quarterback after missing the last three games with an oblique injury. Kick-off on Sunday is at noon.

Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov begins today. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut  says if you do not have affordable health insurance through an employer, or you’re losing Medicaid or you need to get covered, look at options on HealthCare.gov. He says enrollment is through January 15…

Cut 6 (07) “…by December 15.”

Bertaut says Louisiana Blue, the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider, offers HMO plans with the state’s lowest rates available in every parish, showing an average premium reduction of 9% compared to last year.

The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year tomorrow. Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be something for everyone.

Cut 3 (12) “…as academic titles.”

Events will be held in the State Capitol, the State Library, the Capitol Park Museum and in tents on neighboring streets.