Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs is not surprised President Barack Obama said no to a proposal to build the Keystone Pipeline. Obama’s decision ended a seven-year debate over the project that energy advocates said would create thousands of jobs and lower gas prices. Briggs says the President has never liked the idea of this pipeline..:
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Environmental groups applaud the President.

The State Department of Health and Hospitals says over 11-hundred businesses, schools and colleges have received a special designation to show that they support healthy living. D-H-H Assistant Secretary JT Lane says designated businesses are proactively doing things like banning smoking or providing incentives for healthier behaviors…:
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Sports bars across the state will be filled with fans cheering for the Tigers during the LSU-Alabama game. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The November 21st runoff election is the Saturday before Thanksgiving and a lot of people are going to be out of town, so officials are urging you to consider early voting which begins tomorrow. You can cast your ballot between 8:30AM to 6:00PM through November 14th, but early voting locations are closed Sunday and Veterans Day. You can find a sample ballot at GeauxVote.com.

Sports bars around the state will be packed for the big game between LSU and Alabama tomorrow. Co-founder of the Walk On’s chain Brandon Landry says he expects his establishments to be packed several hours before the game starts…:
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The 7pm SEC Showdown will be televised on CBS.

The popular Giant Omelette Celebration takes place in Vermilion Parish this weekend. One of the organizers, Liz Broussard, says the event began 31 years ago in Abbeville. She says the omelet will include 5,031 eggs and other delicious ingredients…:
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The celebration kicks off tomorrow and there is no admission and the 12 foot omelet is served to the public free of charge.

Early voting for the runoff election kicks off statewide Saturday. The marquee races on the ballot are for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. But Secretary of State Tom Schedler says there are other races on the ballot that still need to be decided…
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Early voting locations will be open from 8:30AM to 6:00PM through November 14th with the exception of Sunday and Wednesday.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging Louisiana residents to be prepared for possible severe weather this weekend. The National Weather Service indicates much of the state is under a marginal risk of severe weather as a cold front enters the region. Forecasters are concerned about flooding as this will be at least the third episode of massive rain fall over the last month.

The State Department of Health and Hospitals says over 11-hundred businesses, schools and colleges have received a special designation to show they support healthy living. They are called “Well Spots” and DHH Assistant Secretary JT Lane says that means they’ve a conscious effort to help people lead healthier lifestyles…:
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He says increasing the number of Well Spots allows people to live longer and enjoy the beauty of our state.

State Police say a Lafayette man died in a two vehicle fatality crash on I-10 in Iberville Parish after slamming into an 18-wheeler that was stalled in a crash. They say 50-year-old Alton Ortega died from his injuries. Invesitgators remind motorists that distracted driving is one of the leading causes of crashes in our state.

If you’re looking for some fun his weekend, you may want to head to the Vermilion Parish town of Abbeville for its annual Giant Omelette Celebration. Eric Gill reports…:
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Early voting for the November 21st runoff begins tomorrow and runs through November 14th. Polls will be open from 8:30am to 6pm, but closed on Sunday and next Wednesday for Veterans Day.

Early voting for the November 21st runoff election begins statewide Saturday. Eric Gill reports…:
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The March of Dimes finds Louisiana receives an F on the latest report card in the number of premature births. The numbers say the state’s pre-term birth rate was 12.3 percent in in 2014 — much higher than the March of Dimes 2020 goal of 8.1 percent. The premature births were worse in Baton Rouge at 13 percent and Shreveport at 18.8 percent.

This weekend the Vermilion Parish town of Abbeville will hold its annual Giant Omelette Celebration. One of the organizers, Liz Broussard, says the event began 31 years ago after a group from Abbeville attended an omelet celebration in France and decided to do their own. She says the celebration started out as a small affair…
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The festival kicks off Saturday and includes arts and crafts, live music, an antique car show.

The LSU football team is off for Alabama today where they’ll take on the Crimson Tide tomorrow in a Saturday night showdown in Tuscaloosa. The NO. 2 Tigers are looking to keep its perfect season. LSU has lost four straight to Alabama. Senior safety Jalen Mills says it would mean a lot to the seniors if they can get a win in Tuscaloosa…:
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Kickoff is at 7pm on CBS.

The Louisiana Democratic Party is thrilled that Republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne has endorsed Democrat John Bel Edwards for Governor. Party spokesperson Beau Tidwell says this endorsement welcomes other Republicans to come forward and publicly support Edwards for governor…

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Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere called Dardenne the ‘Nick Saban of Louisiana Politics”.

The early voting period for November 21st’s runoff election kicks off tomorrow. Polls will be open from 8:30AM to 6:00PM through November 14th. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says now that we’re in the runoff, hopefully more Louisiana voters will cast their ballot…

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Early voting locations will be closed Sunday and again Wednesday, in honor of Veterans’ Day.

The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop has led to the arrest of a Bayou Vista man and a Houma woman on drug charges. Authorities say 27-year-old Brian Derouen and 28-year-old Theresa Trahan threw a gun, a bag of marijuana, and more than $7,500 worth of methamphetamine from their vehicle while trying to evade the stop. Drug paraphernalia was also found inside their vehicle. Derouen and Trahan are charged on several counts, including possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.

It looks like another wet weekend for Louisiana as a slow-moving cold front is going to bring a lot of rain across the entire state over the next few days. Mike Marcotte, forecaster with The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says we’re in one of the strongest El Nino patterns in history and that’s the main reason for the heavy rainfall we’ve seen over the past three weekends…

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Marcotte says this rain event is going to cause temperatures to drop about 10 to 15 degrees into Monday.

Naturally, the Republican Party of Louisiana isn’t happy about Jay Dardenne’s endorsement of John Bel Edwards for governor, but the Democrats are thrilled. Michelle Southern reports…

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The state office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control announces the suspension of alcohol and tobacco permits of four more Bourbon Street clubs. Authorities say acts of prostitution and/or drug activity were found at Babe’s Cabaret, Big Daddy’s, Bourbon Cowboy, and The Swamp. ATC’s “Operation Trick or Treat” has resulted in a total of nine French Quarter establishments having their permits suspended.

State Police say no gun found in the vehicle involved in the death of a 6-year-old who was fatally shot as city marshals in Marksville opened fire on the SUV he was riding in. It’s reported that the father of the child victim, 25-year-old Chris Few, had warrants out for his arrest which is why the Ward 2 City Marshal deputies gave chase when Few didn’t pull over. State Police Col Mike Edmonson says the incident was caught on tape…

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Edmonson said Thursday afternoon he had not spoken to the City Marshal and no interviews had taken place.

You can expect a lot of rain across Louisiana over the next few days as a slow-moving cold front moves across the state. Mike Marcotte, forecaster with The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says with this front, comes the chance of more flooding…

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He says they’re anticipating 24 to 36 hours of moderate to heavy rains into Saturday.

Republican Party of Louisiana Chairman Roger Villere called Jay Dardenne the “Nick Saban of Louisiana Politics” after the Republican Lt. Governor endorsed Democrat John Bel Edwards for Governor. Villere says in all his years as GOP chairman, he has never seen a popular former candidate flip flop parties the way Dardenne did…

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He says it’s a shame that Dardenne ended his political career on such a sour note.

Early voting for the November 21st runoff election begins statewide Saturday. Polls will be open from 8:30AM to 6:00PM through November 14th with the exception of Sunday and Wednesday. Secretary of State Tom Schedler encourages voters to take advantage of early voting because some conflicts could come up on November 21st…

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Only 39-percent of voters turned out for last month’s primary election.

State Police say a Mississippi man is under arrest for his involvement in a fatal crash Tuesday night on I-10 near the Louisiana-Mississippi line. Authorities have determined that 25-year-old Daniel Coy attempted to pass an 18-wheeler on the shoulder of the road which caused the crash that killed Steven Clark. Coy awaits extradition from Mississippi on charges of negligent homicide, reckless operation, and hit-and-run.

A slow-moving cold front will bring a lot of rain across the state. Emelie Gunn has more….

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The Louisiana Democratic Party is thrilled with Republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne’s endorsement of Democrat John Bel Edwards for Governor. Spokesperson Beau Tidwell says this endorsement is great for the Edwards campaign and the cause in general…

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Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere has called Dardenne the ‘Nick Saban of Louisiana Politics”.

A slow-moving cold front is going to bring a lot of rain across the entire state over the next few days. Mike Marcotte, forecaster with The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says they’re anticipating 24 to 36 hours of moderate to heavy rains into Saturday…

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Marcotte says this rain event is going to cause temperatures to drop about 10 to 15 degrees into Monday.

Early voting for the runoff election kicks off statewide Saturday. The marquee races on the ballot are for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. But Secretary of State Tom Schedler says there are other races on the ballot that still need to be decided…

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Early voting locations will be open from 8:30AM to 6:00PM through November 14th with the exception of Sunday and Wednesday.

There was no gun found in the vehicle involved in the death of a 6-year-old who was fatally shot multiple times as city marshals in Marksville opened fire on the SUV he was riding in according to State Police. State Police Col Mike Edmonson said yesterday afternoon they are letting the cops involved rest before being questioned for the investigation…

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It’s reported that the father of the child victim, 25-year-old Chris Few, had warrants out for his arrest which is why the Ward 2 City Marshal deputies gave chase when Few didn’t pull over.