In Bossier City last night, President Trump criticized Governor Edwards leadership ahead of Saturday’s runoff election…
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The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District votes to move forward with the 450-million overhaul of the Superdome. Commission spokesperson Mike Hoss says the iconic building will get a 21st-century facelift…
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The renovation will take four years to complete.

Saturday’s ballot also features the run-off in the Secretary of State’s race. Republican incumbent Kyle Ardoin and Democratic challenger Gwen Collins-Greenup face off again in a rematch of last year’s special election run-off. Ardoin won last year 59-to-41 percent. Ardoin says his experience makes him the best candidate…
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Collins-Green up is a Southern law grad, who has worked in government, including a position in the East Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court. The Democrat has some criticisms of Ardoin’s tenure, pointing to national reporting from Politico and other sites that raised concerns about Louisiana’s outdated voting machines.
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Polls open tomorrow from 7 AM to 8 PM.

The Shreveport-Bossier City area was a battleground in the race for the Governor’s mansion on Thursday. During a rally at the CenturyLink Center in Bossier City, President Trump told the crowd, Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards is controlled by, as he puts it, the extremists pushing the impeachment witch hunt.
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It was Trump’s second visit to Louisiana in as many weeks as he’s urging Republican voters to vote for GOP challenger Eddie Rispone on Saturday. Edwards held a campaign event in Shreveport earlier in the day and says Rispone does not have a plan for the state, which is why he’s using DC politicians…
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A 450 million dollar Superdome renovation is on the way after the Superdome Commission approves a financing package for the facelift. Brook Thorington has more.
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During his visit to Bossier City, President Trump criticized the leadership of Governor John Bel Edwards ahead of the runoff election this Saturday. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Saturday’s run-off gives voters a familiar choice of candidates to pick from in the Secretary of State’s race. Matt Doyle has the story.

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 A 450 million dollar Superdome renovation is on the way after the Superdome Commision approves a financing package for the facelift. Brook Thorington has more.

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The Shreveport-Bossier City area was a battleground in the race for the Governor’s mansion on Thursday, just days before Saturday’s runoff election.  President Trump says Democratic Governor Edwards is being controlled by, as he puts it, the extremists pushing the impeachment witch hunt.

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President Trump’s appearance marks the third visit to the state to support GOP challenger Eddie Rispone.  Governor Edwards said in a visit to the area earlier in the day that he feels Louisiana voters see right through his competition’s use of prominent national figures on the campaign trail.

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President Trump also praised GOP primary challenger Congressman Ralph Abraham, who flew in with the President on Air Force One to throw his support behind Rispone.

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Governor Edwards says Rispone does not have a plan for the state, which is why he’s reverting to the use of DC politicians.

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The Secretary of State’s race on the Saturday ballot sees a run-off rematch of incumbent Republican Kyle Ardoin and Democratic challenger Gwen Collins-Greenup.

Ardoin won the contest last year 59-41 after escaping a packed primary full of Republican contenders. Ardoin says his experience makes him the best candidate for the job.

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Ardoin initially took over the position in an interim capacity in 2018 after his predecessor, Tom Schedler, resigned in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal.

The incumbent was endorsed by President Trump last week at a rally in Monroe. He says he has a good relationship with the Commander in Chief.

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Clinton Democrat Collins-Greenup surprised election watchers last year by beating the party’s endorsed candidate in the primary. She says her number one priority if elected is simple.

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Collins-Greenup is a Southern law grad and has worked in various state agencies, including the East Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court.

The Democrat has some criticisms of Ardoin’s tenure, pointing to national reporting from Politico and other sites that raised concerns about Louisiana’s outdated voting machines.

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The Secretary of State runs Louisiana’s elections but also is responsible for helping businesses file the paperwork necessary to get off the ground.

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The Superdome Commission approves a 450 million dollar renovation plan that will see the New Orleans staple get a 21st-century facelift.

Commission spokesperson Mike Hoss says the renovations will take a few years to complete, but once they’re done you’ll have all the amenities of a modern dome.

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A separate deal to keep the Saints in town for another three decades is also in the works.

The first phase of construction will begin in January, and likely won’t be noticed by fans, but eventually, the infamous ramps that made traversing the 44-year-old structure a workout will be torn down.

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Those ramps will be replaced by large escalators that transport you through the stadium, much like the Smoothie King Center.

Hoss says the renovations will help the Dome compare favorably with new facilities like AT&T Stadium in Arlington, without sacrificing what makes the landmark iconic.

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The Saints look to get back in the win column on Sunday when they visit Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New Orleans is coming off a bad loss at home to last-place Atlanta. Saints Offensive tackle Terron Armstead says there’s no panic in the Saints lockerroom…

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The Buccaneers have struggled to defend the pass, as they rank dead last in pass defense. But on offense they rank seventh in the NFL. Saints defensive end Cam Jordan says the Bucs feed on big plays…

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Louisiana Tech takes its perfect Conference USA on the record tonight to face the Marshall Thundering Herd. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says this is nto an easy assignment for his team…

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Marshall’s strength is running the football. They are averaging 201 yards rushing a game, but Holtz says they do a lot of things well on offense…

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Top-ranked LSU looks to stay undefeated when they visit Ole Miss on Saturday. Tigers defensive end Rashard Lawrence likes controlling their own destiny heading into the final three regular-season games of the season…

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After giving up 41 points last week, Lawrence looks forward to a more dominant effort on Saturday…

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is constructing four new artificial reef sites, aiming to enhance the fish habitat as well as provide excellent recreational fishing opportunities for inshore anglers. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Louisiana’s Republican Congressional delegation has not seen anything during the public impeachment hearings that indicates President Trump broke laws during a controversial phone call with the leader of Ukraine. Jeff Palermo has the story..

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President Trump returns to Louisiana for the third time in just over a month hoping to boost Republican gubernatorial odds.

The President will be in Bossier City tonight, his last scheduled trip of the campaign. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says it’s aimed at getting Rispone suspicious north Louisiana conservatives to buy-in.

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But Fletcher questions just how impactful these presidential rallies have been. Fletcher says Trump’s visit isn’t likely to move the needle much in the incredibly tight race.

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Fletcher works for both Democratic and Republican clients and is currently employed by Restore Our Coast, a PAC that has run pro-Edwards ads.

Fletcher says if the visit does make an impact, it won’t be on voters who undecided. He says the trip may get a few more pro-Trump voters to remember to show up Saturday to the polls.

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Fletcher made the comments this morning on Talk Louisiana.

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Four new artificial reef sites are underway in Lake Borgne and the Mississippi Sound. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries inshore reef biologist Ashley Ferguson says in total, 880 tons of limestone, 80 cubic yards of oyster shells, and 130 reef balls are being used for the sites.

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Ferguson says the sites are being constructed in an effort to enhance the fish habitat as well as provide an excellent recreational fishing opportunities for inshore anglers.

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Each of the sites is about ten acres, with one acre of material going into each area.  Ferguson says it is important for boaters to steer clear of those sites while the habitat develops.

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Lousiana Republican Congressman Mike Johnson calls the public impeachment hearings that seek to remove President Donald Trump from office as great political theater. Johnson says the Democrats have been rehearsing this for weeks and the script was written the day he was sworn in…

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Johnson has concerns the impeachment proceedings will not be conducted fairly. He says precedent calls for the House Judiciary to consider matters of impeachment, instead House leadership has decided to allow two other committees to conduct impeachment proceedings

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Democrats say testimony from the public hearings show President Trump abused his office when he threatened to hold back foreign aid to Ukraine if the country didn’t investigate a political rival. But Johnson says he hasn’t seen any impeachable offenses

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Democrats disagree, they allege President Trump committed bribery and extortion.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry says police officers, firefighters, and other first responders are allowed to go to tonight’s Trump rally, despite concerns about the legality of state workers at political rallies.

Landry says he got a call from Congressman Mike Johnson and Representative Alan Seabaugh and had his lawyers dig into the question. He says they found ample constitutional support for the decision.

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The issue may have been confused by the Hatch Act, which limits federal worker’s ability to be involved in politics.

Landry’s response included Louisiana law that states the first responders may not make any contributions at the rally, which means no official merch, but…

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Landry says the concerns about first responder attendance may have been politically motivated.

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President Trump returns to Louisiana for the third time in just over a month hoping to boost Republican gubernatorial odds. The President is in Bossier City tonight, his last scheduled trip of the campaign. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says it’s aimed at getting Rispone suspicious north Louisiana conservatives to buy-in.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry has issued a legal opinion that will allow police officers, firefighters and other first responders to attend tonight’s rally at the CenturyLine Center. Landry says concerns over whether first responders could be breaking ethics laws by attending the rally may have been politically motivated…

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Louisiana Republican Congressman Mike Johnson has concerns the impeachment proceedings will not be conducted fairly. He says precedent calls for the House Judiciary to consider matters of impeachment, instead House leadership has decided to allow two other committees to conduct impeachment proceedings

Cut 10 (11) “…subpoenea power.”

Democrats say testimony from the public hearings show Trump abused his office when he threatened to hold back foreign aid in exchange for an investigation on a political rival.

Four new artificial reef sites are underway in Lake Borgne and the Mississippi Sound. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries inshore reef biologist Ashley Ferguson says it is important for boaters to steer clear of those sites while the habitat develops.

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President Trump is back in Louisiana tonight for his last scheduled visit to the Bayou State before voters hit the polls Saturday for the run-off. Republicans hope the President can inspire a few undecided to vote red, but Political Consultant Roy Fletcher questions just how impactful these presidential rallies have been. Fletcher says Trump’s visit isn’t likely to move the needle much in the incredibly tight race.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry says police officers, firefighters, and other first responders are allowed to go to tonight’s Trump rally, despite concerns about the legality of state workers at political rallies. Landry’s response included Louisiana law that states the first responders may not make any contributions at the rally, which means no official merch, but…

Cut 13 (09) “the public.”

Lousiana Republican Congressman Mike Johnson calls the public impeachment hearings that seek to remove President Donald Trump from office as great political theater. Johnson says the Democrats have been rehearsing this for weeks and the script was written the day he was sworn in…

Cut 9 (10)  “…all of that”

Democrats disagree, they allege President Trump committed bribery and extortion.

Four new artificial reef sites are underway in Lake Borgne and the Mississippi Sound.  Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries inshore reef biologist Ashley Ferguson says the sites are being constructed in an effort to enhance the fish habitat as well as provide excellent recreational fishing opportunities for inshore anglers.

Cut 7 (12) “…your red fish.”

Each of the sites is about ten acres, with one acre of material going into each area.

Louisiana’s Republican Congressional delegation has not seen anything during the public impeachment hearings that indicates President Trump broke laws during a controversial phone call with the leader of Ukraine…

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LSU football coach Ed Orgeron found himself earning praise on his radio show from a caller who identified himself as “John B. from Amite”  … That caller was Governor John Bel Edwards.  The Governor congratulated the coach for the big win over Alabama, expressed his pride in LSU, and commended Orgeron for representing the state well during his postgame interview.

Four new artificial reef sites are underway in Lake Borgne and the Mississippi Sound. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries inshore reef biologist Ashley Ferguson says in total, 880 tons of limestone, 80 cubic yards of oyster shells, and 130 reef balls are being used for the sites.

Cut 6 (10) “…ball looks like.”

Each of the sites is about ten acres, with one acre of material going into each area.

Attorney General Jeff Landry says police officers, firefighters, and other first responders are allowed to go to tonight’s Trump rally, despite concerns about the legality of state workers at political rallies. Landry says he got a call from Congressman Mike Johnson and Representative Alan Seabaugh and had his lawyers dig into the question. He says they found ample constitutional support for the decision.

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President Trump returns to Louisiana tonight hoping to boost Republican Eddie Risponsse’s chances at winning governor. The President will be in Bossier City tonight. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says Trump is trying to get suspicious north Louisiana conservatives to buy-in on Rispone.
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Governor John Bel Edwards held a rally in Shreveport this afternoon and said this election will be decided on the Louisiana issues.

Attorney General Jeff Landry has issued a legal opinion that will allow police officers, firefighters and other first responders to attend tonight’s rally at the CenturyLine Center. Landry says concerns over whether first responders could be breaking ethics laws by attending the rally may have been politically motivated…
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Democrats say testimony from the public impeachment hearings show President Trump abused his office when he threatened to hold back foreign aid to Ukraine if the country didn’t investigate a political rival. But Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson says he hasn’t seen any impeachable offenses
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Democrats disagree, they allege President Trump committed bribery and extortion.

Four artificial reef sites are under construction in Lake Bornge and the Mississippi Sound. L-D-W-F reef biologist Ashley Ferguson says boaters should steer clear of the sites as the habitat develops…
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The reefs will eventually boost the availability of fish by increasing hard-bottom habitat in an otherwise soft muddy water bottom