Two people are reportedly dead as a result of multiple wrecks involving hundreds of vehicles on Interstate 55 in St John the Baptist Parish. The interstate is closed in both directions and first responders from multiple agencies are on-site….
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That’s State Police Sergeant Kate Stegall who says low visibility from the fog and smoke from nearby marsh fires led to reduced visibility. For a listing of road closures visit LA511-dot.org or visit LSP’s social media channels.

Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson is one of nine Republicans seeking to be next Speaker of the House. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Johnson is one of the more conservative members and that may help him as he lobbies his colleagues.
Cut 5 (07) “ ..Republican caucus.”

For the next Louisiana Secretary of State, purchasing new voting machines will be a top priority. The Republican in the run-off Nancy Landry says the new machines should produce a paper back up…
cut 28 (08) “…are accurate”
The Secretary of State’s Office is where businesses also must register. The Democratic candidate in the November 18th run-off, Gwen Collins Greenup says she wants to put procedures in place to prevent business identity theft…
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Today, Governor-elect Jeff Landry urged voters to vote for the three Republican candidates seeking a statewide office in the November 18th run-off. Meanwhile, the Louisiana Democratic Party has endorsed Collins-Greenup in the Secretary of State’s race.