1030AM LRN News

Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone announces he’s officially joining the 2019 race for the Governor’s Mansion, And Rispone’s got some money too. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says his wealth gives him a unique advantage in the race.

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An AP report says he’ll be setting aside five million dollars of his own money for the run, and Recent reporting put Governor John Bel Edwards’ war chest to date at five million dollars.

This morning’s nice, cool weather may be here to stay for another week according to State Climatologist Barry Keim. A cold front has settled in, bringing with it temperatures as low as the 50s this morning in North Louisiana. Keim says unlike previous glimpses at fall weather in past weeks, this might be the real deal.

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New Medicare cards will be on their way to Louisianan who get their healthcare from the feds. Despite the changes that remove recipient’s social security number from the plastic, Hinson says you still need to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.

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The new cards should be in the mail by late November.

The Golden Band from Tiger Land was showered with retweets from cast members of The Office after rocking the hit show’s theme song during last month’s win over La Tech. Drum major Beau Bujol says it’s been one of the highlights of the season for the band.

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John Krasinski, Steve Carrell, and Angela Kinsey, all commented on the show.