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, just to name a few. Polls are open now…and close tonight at 8. (:09)

Speaking of votes, 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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Louisiana’s lone female on death row was denied a capital clemency hearing by the Louisiana Pardon Board who conducted an administrative review of Antoinette Frank’s case. Frank was New Orleans police officer when she killed fellow officer Ronald Williams, and two restaurant workers during a late night robbery in 1995. Officer Williams’ son Patrick, says Frank does not deserve to leave death row.

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Four other death row inmates seeking clemency hearings were also denied. (:05)

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is headed to Israel as part of Leader Chuck Schumer’s bipartisan Congressional Delegation.  While in Israel they will meet with the new unity government there including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, as well as President Isaac Herzog.

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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.

Cut 13 (07) “…twelve percent.”

Other statewide offices on the ballot include secretary of state, attorney general, & treasurer, just to name a few. Polls are open now…and close tonight at 8. (:09)

Speaking of votes, 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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Louisiana’s lone female on death row was denied a capital clemency hearing by the Louisiana Pardon Board who conducted an administrative review of Antoinette Frank’s case. Frank was New Orleans police officer when she killed fellow officer Ronald Williams, and two restaurant workers during a late night robbery in 1995. Officer Williams’ son Patrick, says Frank does not deserve to leave death row.

Cut 10 (10) “…considering this.”

Four other death row inmates seeking clemency hearings were also denied. (:05)

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is headed to Israel as part of Leader Chuck Schumer’s bipartisan Congressional Delegation.  While in Israel they will meet with the new unity government there including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, as well as President Isaac Herzog.

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Five Louisiana death row inmates seeking a capital clemency hearing did not get the answer they were seeking. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Political analysts are expecting Saturday’s election to result in a run-off in the governor’s race between Republican Jeff Landry and Democrat Shawn Wilson. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says there are five other main candidates in the race, but none of them including Republican Stephen Waguespack caught fire and swayed votes in their direction….

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Louisiana Congressman and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s attempt to be the next U-S House Speaker is over. Scalise could only afford to lose four votes from Republicans and there were at least 17 GOP lawmakers against him, despite receiving the House Republican nomination on Wednesday. Scalise says unification is needed and the House has to come together for the country.

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Never look directly at an eclipse. That advice will come in handy Saturday as a rare annular eclipse takes place. LSU Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Natalie Hinkel says  If you don’t have solar glasses, which are different from regular sunglasses, or time to make a pinhole grab a colander from the kitchen. The small holes will act as a lens…

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

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has ended his campaign to replace the ousted Kevin McCarthy as the next U-S Speaker of the House. Teiko Foxx explains.

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Louisiana Voters will choose a new governor Saturday. There are also some hotly contested Legislative seats are up for grabs. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says we already know Republicans will have a strong majority in both chambers…

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Polls open Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Louisiana’s lone female on death row was denied a capital clemency hearing by the Louisiana Pardon Board who conducted an administrative review of Antoinette Frank’s case. Frank was a New Orleans police officer when she killed fellow officer Ronald Williams and two restaurant workers during a robbery in 1995. Frank’s former spiritual advisor argued for her chance at a sentence of life in prison…

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Officer Williams’s brother-in-law pleaded with the Louisiana Pardon Board not to grant clemency. He says the family has suffered enough and Frank deserves to die for what she’s done…

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

Five Louisiana death row inmates seeking a capital clemency hearing did not get the answer they were seeking. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A plane crash in Patterson claimed 2 lives yesterday, St. Mary Parish coroner, Eric Melancon confirmed this morning. NTSB is expected to begin investigating the crash of a Cessna 414 that occurred around 3 PM Thursday. The plane crashed in a field in the vicinity of the Patterson Airport and sparks from the crash caused a wildfire in the field adjacent to the airport. Several fire departments from surrounding towns responded. The names of the victims have not be released.

Louisiana’s Steve Scalise had the public support of Louisiana U-S Representatives Julia Letlow and Clay Higgins in his bid for Speaker of the House. Higgins says he’s sad Scalise wouldn’t be the first House Speaker from Louisiana. But He now throws his support behind fellow House Freedom Caucus member Jim Jordan from Ohio…

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A rare annular eclipse will take place tomorrow. 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.

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

The Louisiana Pardon Board denied clemency requests from five death row inmates Friday. The inmates were seeking to have their death sentence changed to life in prison. The cases were fast-tracked by Governor Edwards before he leaves office and there’s been a push for clemency hearings for all 56 death row inmates. Among the reviews denied Friday was from the state’s only female death row inmate and former New Orleans Police Officer Antoinette Frank.

Louisiana Congressman and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s attempt to be the next U-S House Speaker is over. Scalise did not have enough votes. In a press conference, Scalise says he will continue as the majority leader but there’s still work to be done.

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Scalise could only afford to lose four votes from Republicans and there were at least 17 GOP lawmakers against him, despite receiving the House Republican nomination on Wednesday.

Political analysts are expecting Saturday’s election to result in a run-off in the governor’s race between Republican Jeff Landry and Democrat Shawn Wilson. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says there are five other main candidates in the race, but none of them including Republican Stephen Waguespack caught fire and swayed votes in their direction….

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A rare annular eclipse will take place on Saturday and will be partially visible in Louisiana. LSU Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Natalie Hinkel says to never look directly at an eclipse. If you don’t have solar glasses, which are different from regular sunglasses, or time to make a pinhole camera Hinkel says grab a colander from the kitchen. The small holes will act as a lens…

Cut 7 (12) “…across it.” 

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has ended his campaign to replace the ousted Kevin McCarthy as the next U-S Speaker of the House. Teiko Foxx explains.

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It’s Election Day Saturday. Polls open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM. You can find a sample ballot on your Geaux Vote app. In addition to the Governor’s race are the Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State races. There are also four constitutional amendments on the ballot.

Louisiana’s lone female on death row was denied a capital clemency hearing by the Louisiana Pardon Board which conducted an administrative review of Antoinette Frank’s case. Frank was a New Orleans police officer when she killed a fellow officer Ronald Williams and two restaurant workers during a late-night robbery in 1995.

Williams’ son Patrick, says Frank does not deserve to leave death row…

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Officer Williams’s brother-in-law pleaded with the Pardon Board not to grant clemency. He says the family has suffered enough and Frank deserves to die for what she’s done…

Cut 12 (12) “…28 years”  

Louisiana’s lone female on death row was denied a capital clemency hearing by the Louisiana Pardon Board which conducted an administrative review of Antoinette Frank’s case. Frank 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.

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Frank’s lawyer argued before the Pardon Board that the years of sexual abuse Frank received from her father left her timid and easily manipulated by violent men like her co-defendant Rogers LaCaze. Frank’s former spiritual advisor…

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Officer Williams’s brother-in-law pleaded with the board not to grant clemency.

Louisiana Congressman and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s attempt to be the next U-S House Speaker is over. Scalise did not have enough votes. At a press conference last night Scalise said unification is needed and the House has to come together for the country.

Cut 4 (10) “…a speaker”

A rare annular eclipse will take place tomorrow. 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.

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

The Saints will travel to Houston on Sunday in order to battle the Texans. Houston rookie quarterback CJ Stroud has yet to throw an interception this season. New Orleans cornerback Alontae Taylor warns Stroud to bring his A game on Sunday because

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The Saints will battle the Texans on Fox at noon

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Northwestern State has canceled their game against Nicholls this Saturday after the tragic passing of junior safety Ronnie Caldwell. Caldwell was an impact transfer from Tyler Junior College who finished seventh on the team in tackles last season. While he never played a down this season, due to a preseason injury, Head Coach Brad Laird knows that his impact was priceless as he noted Caldwells “voice resonated with every member of [their] team from the first to 115th player on the roster”.

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LSU’s defense is struggling to find its footing this season and this week’s test against Auburn’s strong run game will be challenging for the Tigers as they are currently giving up 160 rush yards a game against mostly pass heavy offenses. Head Coach Brian Kelly emphasizes that

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LSU will face Auburn this Saturday at home with kickoff at 6 pm on ESPN

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In other football news, ULM will take on Texas State on Saturday at 6:02 pm and the game will be on ESPN+. Tulane will face Memphis tonight in a critical battle of 4-1 American Athletic Conference teams and kickoff will be at 6:00 pm on ESPN. And in high school football news, Lafayette Christian put on a show as they demolished Teurlings 62 to 3, Airline beat Haughton 56 to 21, and Parkway shut down C.E. Byrd 21 to 3.