Based on the results from the October 12th election, Republicans are two seats away from capturing a Super Majority in the state House, but Democrats can end that possibility by winning in either the 70^th or 94^th district. LSU Communications Professor Dr. Michael Henderson says a GOP supermajority would cripple a potential Edwards administration’s veto power.

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Republicans have already achieved a supermajority in the Senate.

A highly competitive Baton Rouge Senate race is likely headed for a hand recount due to a tie between the two Republican candidates who each secured 12,522 votes.  Former state Democratic Party Chairman Jim Nichol says this race is another reminder that every vote counts…

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We’re going to see a lot of rain over the next few days, more rain than we’ve seen in the past few weeks combined. The pattern could result in three to four inches over the next three days, especially over northern parishes.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says two-thirds of the state is considered to be abnormally dry or in drought.

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The state saw an unusually dry summer. 

LSU’s impressive win over Florida on Saturday moved the Fighting Tigers to number two in the latest AP Top 25. Alabama is ranked number one, even though LSU has two victories over Top 10 teams and the Crimson Tide’s schedule has not been as difficult. The Advocate’s Brooks Kubena is a Top 25 voter and has a theory on why…

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The two will meet on November 9th.

Based on the results from the October 12th election, if Republicans win the 50th House district seat in St. Mary Parish and the 62nd in East Feliciana and on hold on to the seats they already have, they’ll have the 70 needed for a supermajority in the state House. Dr. Michael Henderson, assistant professor at the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication, says in the 62nd district Johnny Arceneaux is looking to defeat incumbent Roy Adams, who is an Independent…

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Widespread showers and thunderstorms over the next couple of days will bring rain to the state that hasn’t seen much precipitation over the last several weeks. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the rate of rain fall being a light drizzle is perfect for recharging the soil.

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A Louisiana senate race appears headed to a three-person runoff. Don Molino has the story…

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Rescue crews at the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans continue their rescue efforts in trying to locate a worker who went missing following Saturday mornings deadly construction collapse.  The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office has confirmed Anthony Magrette as the identity of the worker whose body was removed from the building on Sunday.

Widespread showers and thunderstorms over the next couple of days will bring rain to the state that hasn’t seen much precipitation over the last several weeks. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a front is currently stalled along the coastline…
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Keim says two-thirds of the state is considered to be abnormally dry or in drought.

A recount is likely the Senate District 16 race in Baton Rouge as there’s a tie for second place between term-limited state representatives Steve Carter and Franklin Foil. Both are hoping to get in a runoff against Democrat Beverly Brooks Thompson. Former state Democratic Party Chairman Jim Nichol says when a run-off occurs, each campaign can select two representatives to witness the recount…
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If the vote remains tied, a three-way run-off will be held.

Based on the results from the October 12th election, Republicans are two seats away from capturing a Super Majority in the state House. Dr. Michael Henderson, assistant professor at the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication, says the GOP won several house seats Saturday held by a Democrat, but voters in that district supported President Trump in 2016
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Henderson says if Republicans win the 50th House district seat in St. Mary Parish and the 62nd in East Feliciana and on hold on to the seats they already have, they’ll have the 70 needed for a supermajority.

A highly competitive Baton Rouge Senate race is likely headed for a hand recount after a voting tally adjustment results in a tie between Republican Representatives Franklin Foil and Steve Carter. As of Sunday morning, it looked like Foil would make the run-off over Carter by an eight vote margin. Senator Dan Claitor, who was term-limited out of the disputed seat, says it’s an incredible development.

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Democrat Beverly Brooks Thompson is guaranteed a spot in the run-off.

New Orleans authorities continue to comb through the debris of the partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel for a third worker who is still unaccounted for. New Orleans Fire Chief Tim Mcconnell says the site is still dangerous, but…

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Two people are confirmed to have died from the Saturday morning collapse.

Kevin Barnhart details the results of statewide races, starting with Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon…

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A National Audubon Society report shows nearly 400 species of birds in Louisiana could lose half their habitat in the next 60 years due to climate change.  Director of Bird Conservation, Dr. Erik Johnson says increasing temperature could also result in new species arriving…

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Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Governor Edwards 47 percent showing in the primary is a bad sign for his chances of being the first incumbent Louisiana Governor to win a run-off. Pinsonat says now that there’s only one Republican in the race the state and national party can focus all of it’s attention on boosting Eddie Rispone as a specific alternative to Governor Edwards.

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Republican primary candidates combined for 52 percent of the vote.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon will serve another four years after defeating fellow GOP challenger Tim Temple.  Donelon, who was first appointed to the position in 2006, is now the longest-serving Insurance Commissioner in the state’s history. Donelon says the work to bring down car insurance rates continues.

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The search continues for an unaccounted worker that’s trapped in the debris from the collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans. New Orleans Fire Chief Tim Mcconnell says they are still in rescue mode…
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The 18-story building was under construction when it fell apart Saturday morning. Two people are known dead and one of the deceased has yet to be recovered from the rubble.

The National Audubon Society releases a report that finds 389 species could lose more than 50-percent of the habitat they need to survive by 2080 under a three-degree Celsius rise in global temperatures. The report also indicates fifteen percent of species in Louisiana are at risk, including the state bird. Director of Bird Conservation, Dr. Erik Johnson says you can help locally by planting native foliage to the state to help reinforce the birds’ natural habitat.

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For more information go to climate-dot-audubon-dot org

We’ve got a frantic month ahead before the November 16th run-off between Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone. Matt Doyle has the story…
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Crews continue to look for a missing worker who remains inside the partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans. The 18-story building was under construction when it fell apart on Saturday morning. Officials say the structure remains unstable which is making the rescue mission dangerous. Two people have died and what led to the building’s collapse is unknown.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon will serve another four years after defeating fellow GOP challenger Tim Temple, who poured nearly two million dollars of his own money into the race. Donelon received 53% of the vote…
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Donelon has been the state’s Insurance Commissioner since 2006.

LSU has moved up to second in the Top 25 AP poll after beating Florida 42-28 on Saturday. The game was tied at 21 at halftime and Florida took the lead early in the third quarter, but LSU Coach Ed Orgeron’s team responded by scoring 21 unanswered points…
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LSU’s next game is this Saturday at Mississippi State. Kick-off is at 2:30.

Many Republicans are rallying behind Eddie Rispone who will face Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards in the November 16th runoff. Rispone says with the help of voters he can make Louisiana one of the best states in the country…
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Edwards received 47-percent of the vote in Saturday’s primary, while Rispone garnered 27-percent and GOP Congressman Ralph Abraham received 24-percent. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards did well in Caddo Parish and southeast Louisiana…
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Rispone, won Bossier, Webster, Sabine, Vernon, Beauregard, Livingston, LaFourche and Terrebonne parishes.

The National Audubon Society releases a report that finds 389 species could lose more than 50-percent of the habitat they need to survive by 2080 under a three-degree Celsius rise in global temperatures. The report also indicates fifteen percent of species in Louisiana are at risk, including the state bird. Director of Bird Conservation, Dr. Erik Johnson.
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For more information on the report go to climate-dot-audubon-dot org.

The Saints won their fourth straight yesterday, beating Jacksonville 13-6. Coach Sean Payton’s defense held the Jaguars to 226 yards of offense…
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And LSU has moved up to number two in the Associated Press Top 25 poll.

The Sabato’s Crystal Ball, which is a respected political newsletter, has Louisiana’s governor’s race a toss-up after Democrat John Bel Edwards was forced into a run-off by failing to gain 50-percent of the vote in the primary. Edwards will face Republican Eddie Rispone and political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says for Edwards to remain the governor, he may have to go negative…
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74-year-old Jim Donelon won a hard fought race to remain the state’s Insurance Commissioner. Donelon received 54-percent of the vote holding off GOP challenger Tim Temple after he poured nearly two million dollars into his own campaign. Donelon has been the insurance commissioner for 13 years and says his number one priority is to lower auto insurance rates. He blames a legal system that makes it too easy to sue….
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The search continues for an unaccounted worker that’s trapped in the debris from the collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans. The 18-story building was under construction when it fell apart Saturday morning. Two people are known dead and New Orleans Fire Chief Tim Mcconnell says they are still in rescue mode searching for a third worker.

A National Audubon Society report indicates 389 birds are in danger in North America due to climate change….
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