Republican Jeff Landry has been elected as the state’s 57th governor after receiving more than 50 percent of the vote in the primary. Brooke Thorington has more.
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By winning now, Landry has an extra month to prepare, before he’s sworn in on January 8th. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Landry is probably ready to move into the governor’s mansion today…
Cut 15 (11) “…no doubt.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has been elected outright to a third term despite facing five challengers. Nungesser believes he has the respect of voters because he’s not afraid to tackle problems, like litter…
Cut 8 (15) “…hard work.”
The attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer races are all headed to a November run-off.

One-thousand grants will become available today at noon for Citizens Policyholders who are looking for up to ten-thousand dollars in financial assistance to fortify their roof. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says interested homeowners should pre-register at the department of insurance’s website.
cut 6 (09) “…on the property”

Political analysts said heading into Saturday’s election that the one surprise could be Jeff Landry winning outright….and it happened. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (27) …I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Governor John Bel Edwards congratulated the Governor-elect on his victory.  But he also had some words of caution over the historically low voter turnout, pointing out that nearly 300-thousand fewer people voted than in 2019’s open primary.  Governor Edwards warning that ugly politics will only get uglier if we disengage and allow the most partisan, extreme voices to dominate.

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Republican Billy Nungesser has been elected to a third term as the state’s Lt. Governor. Nungesser faced five challengers and received over 65-percent of the vote. He’s appreciative of the public’s support…

Cut 7 (08) “…eight years.”

Louisiana Citizens policyholders seeking financial assistance to fortify their roof against wind damage can apply for a grant of up to ten thousand dollars at noon today. 500 grants were made available two weeks ago and it took over two minutes before they were gone. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says interested homeowners should register before the grants are made available…

Cut 4 (10) “…other folks.”

There’s a link to register on the Department of Insurance’s homepage.

He won Saturday’s primary election outright, which puts Louisiana’s new Governor-elect. in an exclusive club. Jeff Landry joins Huey Long, Buddy Roemer, and Bobby Jindal as Louisiana’s only chief executives to win their initial election to the governor’s mansion. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it’s a surprising result, but obviously, it was possible…

Cut 13 (11) “…happened again.”

Landry received 52-percent of the vote, Democrat Shawn Wilson 26-percent, and everyone else was in single digits.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has been elected outright to a third term despite facing five challengers.Nungesser believes he has the respect of voters because he’s not afraid to tackle problems that plague the state, like litter…

Cut 8 (15) “…hard work.” 

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Louisiana Citizens policyholders seeking financial assistance to fortify their roof against wind damage can apply for a grant of up to ten thousand dollars at noon today. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelan says ONLY Citizens policyholders are eligible for the grants awarded today. He says homeowners with private insurance will be eligible for the next round of grants that will be handed out…

Cut 5 (08) “…public at large.”

There’s a link to register for the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program on the Department of Insurance’s homepage.

A state trooper in Monroe has been placed on administrative leave after an of-duty D-W-I arrest early yesterday morning. Officials say 33 year old David Hamm of Rayville voluntarily submitted to a breath test after he crashed his vehicle. Hamm was booked into the Madison Parish Detention Center.

One thousand grants of up to ten-thousand dollars will be made available today to Citizens Policyholders interested in fortifying their roofs against wind damage. Colleen Crane has the story…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Colleen Crane.”
Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry garnered more than fifty percent of the vote and avoided a runoff in a primary that had a turnout of only thirty-five percent. Landry thanked his supporters in Broussard Saturday night and said his victory is historic and symbolic.

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Republican Billy Nungesser has been elected to a third term as the state’s Lt. Governor after receiving more than 65 percent of the vote in Saturday’s election, beating out five challengers. As he gets back to business, Nungesser says his goal is to bring a record number of visitors to the state and the best way to do that is to promote every community…

Cut 9 (09)  “…all of Louisiana.”

A Frustrating loss for the Saints yesterday as they wasted several chances and lost to the upstart Houston Texans 20-13. Saints Quarterback Derek Carr threw for 353 yards and a touchdown. He was also intercepted once and is upset New Orleans could not get the job done in Houston…

The Saints have just a few days off as they’re set to play again on Thursday…when they’ll host Jacksonville in the dome.

Political analysts said heading into Saturday’s election that the one surprise could be Jeff Landry winning outright….and it happened. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (27) …I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Governor John Bel Edwards congratulating the Governor-elect and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser over the weekend on their victories at the polls.  But he also had some words of caution over the historically low voter turnout, pointing out that nearly 300-thousand fewer people voted than in 2019’s open primary.  Governor Edwards warning quote that ugly politics will  only get uglier if we disengage and allow the most partisan, extreme voices to dominate.

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Republican Billy Nungesser has been elected to a third term as the state’s Lt. Governor. Nungesser faced five challengers and received over 65-percent of the vote. He’s appreciative of the public’s support…

Cut 7 (08) “…eight years.”

Louisiana Citizens policyholders seeking financial assistance to fortify their roof against wind damage can apply for a grant of up to ten thousand dollars at noon today. 500 grants were made available two weeks ago and it took over two minutes before they were gone. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says interested homeowners should register before the grants are made available…

Cut 4 (10) “…other folks.”

There’s a link to register for the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program on the Department of Insurance’s homepage.

One thousand grants of up to ten-thousand dollars will be made available today to Citizens Policyholders interested in fortifying their roofs against wind damage. Colleen Crane has the story…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Colleen Crane.”

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Jeff Landry will become the state’s 57^th governor in January and avoids a run-off after receiving more than 50 percent of the vote in the primary. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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Political analysts said heading into Saturday’s election that the one surprise could be Jeff Landry winning outright….and it happened. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (27) …I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Louisiana Citizens policyholders seeking financial assistance to fortify their roof against wind damage can apply for a grant of up to ten thousand dollars at noon today. 500 grants were made available two weeks ago and it took over two minutes before they were gone. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says interested homeowners should register before the grants are made available…

Cut 4 (10) “…other folks.”

There’s a link to register for the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program on the Department of Insurance’s homepage. Donelon says the program will provide grants of up to 10-thousand dollars for homeowners to repair or replace their roofs to the Fortified Roof standard.

He says Citizens policyholders are only eligible for the grants that will be awarded today, the homeowners with private insurance will be eligible for the next round of grants that will be handed out…

Cut 5 (08) “…public at large.”

Besides being a Citizens policyholder, Donelon says there are a couple of other qualifications needed in order to be eligible for the grants that will be distributed today…

Cut 6 (09) “…on your property.”

Donelon homeowners who live in a FEMA-declared flood zone, and also must have flood insurance in order to be eligible for the fortify roofing grant.

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Republican Billy Nungesser has been elected to a third term as the state’s Lt. Governor. Nungesser faced five challengers and received over 65-percent of the vote. He’s appreciative of the public’s support…

Cut 7 (08) “…eight years.”

Nungesser believes he has the respect of voters because he’s not afraid to tackle problems that plague the state, like litter…

Cut 8 (15) “…hard work.” 

The Lt. Governor’s top priority is promoting tourism. Nungesser says his goal is to bring a record number of visitors to the state and the best way to do that is to promote every community…

Cut 9 (09)  “…all of Louisiana.”

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Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry garnered more than fifty percent of the vote and avoided a runoff in a primary that had a turnout of only thirty-six percent. Landry thanked his supporters in Broussard Saturday night and said his victory is historic and symbolic.

Cut 10 (09) “…on out (cheering).”

Democrat Shawn Wilson was expected to be in a runoff with Landry but came in second with 26-percent of the vote against fourteen other candidates. Wilson said he congratulated Landry and asked him to keep his word that he would continue Medicaid expansion for more than half a million residents in the state and give teachers the pay raise they deserve.

Cut 11 (10) “…call it out.” 

Landry, who had the support of the state GOP for the past year, despite the fact that three other formidable Republicans remained in the race, says the journey to reform the state has only just begun.

Cut 12 (14) “… I love you.” 

Landry will be sworn in as the state’s 57^th governor on January 8^th.

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By winning the election outright in the primary, Governor-Elect Jeff Landry joins Huey Long, Buddy Roemer, and Bobby Jindal as Louisiana’s only chief executives to win their initial election to the governor’s mansion. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it’s a surprising result, but obviously, it was possible…

Cut 13 (11) “…happened again.”

Landry received 52-percent of the vote, Democrat Shawn Wilson 26-percent, and everyone else was in single digits. Cross says none of the other candidates made a persuasive case…

Cut 14 (12) “…Republican side”

By winning the election now, it gives Landry an extra month to prepare to take over as Louisiana’s 57th governor. He will have more time to set up his administration, but Cross says he’s probably ready to move into the governor’s mansion today…

Cut 15 (11) “…no doubt.”

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A Frustrating loss for the Saints yesterday as they wasted several chances and lost to the upstart Houston Texans 20-13. New Orleans outgained Houston 430-297, but the Black and Gold were 0 for 3 in the red zone. Coach Dennis Allen says red zone offense continues to be a problem, there were also a couple of missed field goals and a poor first half by the defense…

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Saints Quarterback Derek Carr threw for 353 yards and a touchdown. He was also intercepted once. Carr is upset New Orleans could not get the job done in Houston…

Cut 17 (21) “…28 points.”

The Saints are 3-and-3 and Carr says that’s not where they expected to be, but they have the talent to go on a winning streak…

Cut 18 (18) “…can be solved.”

The Saints will play again on Thursday night as they host 4-and-2 Jacksonville.

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LSU put it all together on Saturday night as the Fighting Tigers trounced the Auburn Tigers 48-18 in Death Valley. Another big night for Jayden Daniels as he threw for 325 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 93 yards. LSU scored on eight of its ten possessions and Daniels was asked after the game if he gets mad when they don’t score…

Cut 19 (13) “…be mad.” 

LSU allowed 293 yards of offense, as the Tigers improved to 5-2 and 4-and-1 in the SEC. Coach Brian Kelly liked how the defense was doing the little things, especially when it came to defending the pass…

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Louisiana congressman and House majority Leader Steve Scalise didn’t have enough votes to become the next US house speaker, so he’s taken himself out the running. As for what’s next, Scalise says the House must find a way to come together for this country.

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By the end of today’s primary election political analysts expect a run-off in the governor’s race between Republican Jeff Landry and Democrat Shawn Wilson. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says none of the other main candidates, including Stephen Waguespack, have won over enough voters.

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Other statewide offices on the ballot include secretary of state, attorney general, & treasurer. Plus, there are some legislative seats up for grabs, including some hotly contested races. Polls are open now…and close tonight at 8.

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The only female on Louisiana’s death row has been denied a capital clemency hearing by the state pardon board. Antoinette Frank was a New Orleans police officer when she killed fellow officer Ronald Williams, and two restaurant workers during a late night robbery in 1995. Officer Williams’s brother-in-law pleaded with the Louisiana Pardon Board not to grant clemency, saying his family has suffered enough.

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A Friday night crash has left a man dead and a 9 year old girl injured after a car crashed into her bedroom. It happened last night just before 11. West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s officials say 43 year old Dedrick Manchester of New Roads was killed when he veered off the road, hit a gas main and crashed into the girl’s home. Officials say they the girl suffered moderate injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Five Louisiana death row inmates seeking a capital clemency hearing did not get the answers they wanted.C

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Without enough votes, Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has ended his bid to become the next U-S House Speaker is over. Scalise said he will continue as the majority leader because there’s still work to be done. (:14)

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A rare annular eclipse is happening today. LSU Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Natalie Hinkel says this type of eclipse happens when the moon is further from Earth, and it obscures only part of the sun. She says Louisiana will only have a partial eclipse and won’t get the full effect of the Ring of Fire view. (:18)

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In Louisiana, the eclipse will be visible from 10:30 AM until 1:30 PM.

Natchitoches Police are still investigating the death of a Northwestern State Football Player. 21 year old Ronald Caldwell from Manor, Texas died early Thursday morning after being shot several times. No one has been charged in his death. But Natchitoches Police have arrested Caldwell’s roommate 27 year old John McIntosh, who’s charged with possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has ended his campaign to become the next U-S Speaker of the House. Here’s Teiko Foxx.

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In addition to the Louisiana governor’s race, there are legislative seats are up for grabs at home in today’s election .But ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says no matter what Republicans will still have a strong majority in both chambers. 

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A rare annular eclipse should be visible in Louisiana today. And experts are reminding us never to look directly at any eclipse. If you don’t have solar glasses, which are different from regular sunglasses, LSU Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Natalie Hinkel says grab a colander from the kitchen. The small holes will act as a lens…

Cut 7 (12) “…across it.” 

The only female on Louisiana’s death row was denied a capital clemency hearing by the state’s Pardon Board yesterday. Antoinette Frank’s was a New Orleans police officer when she killed a fellow officer and two restaurant workers during a late-night robbery in 1995. Her brother, Alex Frank, told the four-member panel that his sister is a reformed person (:18)

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Four other death row inmates seeking clemency hearings were also denied. LRN