Election day is tomorrow. Of course, the ballot is highlighted by the US Senate race between Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu and Republican challenger Bill Cassidy. Secretary of State Tom Schedler expects a 40-percent voter turnout for the election with more activity in the 5th and 6th Congressional districts due to those contested seats…

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Schedler says although Saturday’s ballot will be light, it’s always important to exercise your right to vote.

The open enrollment period for insurance through the Obamacare marketplace is underway. Brian Burton, State Director for the Navigators for a Healthy Louisiana, says, for returning customers, it’s a good idea to see what the Marketplace has to offer this year…

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The Department of Health and Human Services says nearly 8 in 10 current Marketplace consumers can find coverage for $100 or less, taking into account any applicable tax credits.

State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Livingston Parish that has left two men dead. Authorities say as 50-year-old Lloyd Hutson of Jackson was trying to execute a right curve, his vehicle crossed the center line into the path of a car driven by 76-year-old Raymond Bender of Denham Springs. The two vehicles collided head-on. Neither man was wearing a seat belt and both suffered fatal injuries as a result. Officials say impariment is suspected on the part of Hutson.

As lots of businesses will be holding their Holiday parties over the next few weeks, there are a few words to the wise. Michelle Southern reports…

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