The projected timeline for the saltwater intrusion on the Mississippi River, threatening water systems in southeast Louisiana has shifted for the better. Colonel Cullen Jones with the Army Corps of Engineers says that’s because the underwater levee, also known as a sill, is still proving effective and they’re ahead of schedule with heightening the sill.

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We’re just a little more than a week away from the October 14th primary election and U-S Senator John Kennedy has yet to make an endorsement in the Louisiana governor’s race. LaPolictics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says he’s not sure why that is, but he doesn’t think it would matter for republican frontrunner Jeff Landry.

Cut 6 (09) “…or not.”

By the way early voting for primary election ends tomorrow night at 8.

After rain moves through the state today, it’s going to be the weekend we’ve all been waiting for weather-wise. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Unfortunately this drier air will increase the threat of wildfires for the southern half of the state tomorrow. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Day for Saturday because gusty winds and low humidities will result in dangerous fire weather conditions. Maximum wind gusts will be around 20-miles an hour.

With only eight days before the October 14th primary election, U-S Senator John Kennedy has yet to make an endorsement in the Louisiana governor’s race. LaPolictics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s a mystery why Kennedy, who considered running himself, hasn’t endorsed anyone.

Cut 4 (12) “…Jeff Landry.”

Fall is coming to Louisiana this weekend! State Climatologist Barry Keim says lows

Tomorrow morning will be in the mid-50s across northern parishes and the mid-60s in south Louisiana. And on Sunday it only gets better.

Cut 11 (06) “…fan damn tastic.”

As for next week Keim says temperatures will slowly increase but the weather will still be very-fall like.

Legal action will be filed today in an effort to get the courts to void a settlement that has halted clemency hearings for death row inmates. Brooke Thorington has more…

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Arata says he’s hoping a judge will rule on his appeal by next Friday.

Louisiana U-S Senator John Kennedy has not endorsed any candidate in the governor’s race. Teiko Foxx has more…

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If you’re planning on early voting and you haven’t, there are just two days left to get it done. Early voting for the October 14tg election ends tomorrow. You can cast your ballot today or tomorrow anytime between 7 am and 8 pm. LRN

It’s finally going to feel like Fall in Louisiana this weekend after two frontal systems ushering in rain and clouds move through the state today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says when those systems are gone.

Cut 10 (09) “…the weekend.”

The projected timeline for the saltwater intrusion on the Mississippi River, threatening water systems in southeast Louisiana has shifted for the better. Colonel Cullen Jones with the Army Corps of Engineers says more rainwater from the north coming down river helps and the underwater levee, also known as a sill, is still proving effective…

Cut 13 (12) “…forecast today.”

Corps officials will continue to evaluate and brief the public every Thursday.

Louisiana U-S Senator John Kennedy has not endorsed any candidate in the governor’s race. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Legal action will be filed today in an effort to get the courts to void a settlement that has halted clemency hearings for death row inmates. Brooke Thorington has more…

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After rain moves through the state today, it’s going to be the weekend we’ve all been waiting for weather-wise. Brooke Thorington has more.

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With only eight days before the October 14^th primary election, U-S Senator John Kennedy has yet to make an endorsement in the Louisiana governor’s race. LaPolictics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s a mystery why Kennedy has not endorsed anyone after he thought about running.

Cut 4 (12) “…Jeff Landry.”

Alford says the only endorsement Kennedy has made in a statewide race is Liz Murrill who has been Landry’s top prosecutor in the AG’s office.

Cut 5 (08) “…olive branch.”

Alford believes as the major Republican frontrunner, Landry does not need endorsements to carry him across the finish line.

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The primary election is on October 14^th.

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An attorney representing the death row inmates filed an appeal today in an attempt to get the courts to rule that a settlement between the Louisiana Pardon Board and district attorneys is illegal. The settlement will prevent death row inmates from receiving a clemency hearing, but Michael Arata calls it a secret deal…

Cut 7 (11) “…supposed to be done.”

Arata says the Louisiana Pardon Board is a public body and there should be public input from residents, lawmakers, and the governor before they change their rules to keep death row inmates from having their clemency applications heard…

Cut 8 (10) “…at it.” 

Arata says he’s hoping a judge will rule on his appeal by next Friday, which is the day the first of five death row inmates were expected to make their plea for a sentence of life in prison, instead of the death penalty…

Cut 9 (09)  “…the board.”

The Louisiana District Attorneys Association says the Louisiana Pardon Board held a public meeting last Friday to approve the settlement and death row inmates can still receive an administrative review that could result in a capital inmate still receiving a clemency hearing.

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It’s finally going to feel like summer in Louisiana this weekend after two frontal systems ushering in rain and clouds move through the state today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says one system is along the coast and the other is coming in from the north. Rain totals could be between and half inch to an inch or less…

Cut 10 (09) “…the weekend.”

Lows Saturday morning will be in the mid-50s across northern parishes and the mid-60s in south Louisiana. But the kicker, Keim says, is the high temperatures that will only reach into the seventies. On Sunday he says lows in north Louisiana will be in the upper-forties and in the fifties in the south.

Cut 11 (06) “…fan damn tastic.”

And as we get into next week Keim says the mercury will slowly increase but it will still be very-fall like. After having to stay indoors for so long due to the excessive heat, Keim says this is the weekend weather we’ve all been waiting for.

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The projected timeline for the saltwater intrusion on the Mississippi River, threatening water systems in southeast Louisiana has shifted for the better. Colonel Cullen Jones with the Army Corps of Engineers says with more rainwater from the north coming down the river and the underwater levee, also known as a sill, is still proving effective…

Cut 13 (12) “…forecast today.”

And because they are ahead of schedule with heightening the sill, Jones says it’s only pushed the intrusion timeline out further…

Cut 14 (12) “…into October.”

The heightening is expected to be completed by October 12^th.

Jones says there will still be impacts to both Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes this month, but they are now projecting delayed impacts to the Algiers and Gretna facilities in late November.

Cut 15 (11) “…treatment facilities.”

The Corps says they’ll continue daily river surveys to monitor the toe of the saltwater wedge and sill performance. They will evaluate those along with the National Weather Service’s updated forecast and will brief the public on changes every Thursday.

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While LSU’s defense has struggled, the Tigers offense is putting up huge numbers, averaging 44 points a game, which ranks seventh in the nation. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is second in the nation in total offense, averaging 400 yards a game. Daniels says the work they did in the offseason is paying off…

Cut 16 (16) “…week out.”

LSU’s offense put up 637 yards of offense against Ole Miss last week. Daniels says they can’t assume they can put up that kind of production again…

Cut 17 (10) “…like that.”

Daniels had great chemistry with receiver Malik Nabers last season and now they’ve incorporated Brian Thomas into the mix.

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Former LSU Quarterback TJ Finley returns to the Bayou State on Saturday when Texas State visits U-L Lafayette. Finley is playing very well as the Bobcats are averaging 43 points a game which leads the Sun Belt and they are averaging 10 yards per pass play. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says Texas State is tough to defend…

Cut 19 (15) “…with it.” 

Kick-off is at 2:30 on ESPN U.

The Saints will look to snap a two-game losing streak when they face the 1-and-3 New England Patriots on Sunday. The New Orleans offense has been tough to watch and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael is taking a lot of criticism from the fans. But Quarterback Derek Carr says it’s up to the players to play better…

Cut 20 (13) “…whole time.” 

Kick-off is at noon on Sunday

Republicans Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan have announced their campaigns for Speaker of the House after Kevin McCarthy was ousted on Tuesday. Scalise’s personal health, as he undergoes treatment for Multiple Myeloma, is a concern. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard, who’s in DC, believes Scalise’s health is not an issue.

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House members have been sent home until Tuesday night when they are set to hear from Scalise and Jordan and their bid for Speaker and vote the following day.

With election day eight days away, Attorney General Jeff Landry has $4.5 million in cash on hand and none of his opponents have a million dollars. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says every poll has shown Landry with a big lead, which is making it hard for his competitors to raise money…

Cut 9 (10) “…to win.” 

While polls report a runoff between Landry and Wilson, Pinsonat says Landry has a huge advantage in dollars over Wilson.

The former Tangipahoa Parish P.E. teacher accused of third-degree rape of a student and giving birth to his child is out on bond. Brooke Thorington has more…

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WWL-TV in New Orleans is reporting a state grand jury voted against indicting anyone on criminal charges in the collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel in 2019. Three workers were killed. An OSHA investigation found willful and serious safety violations committed by Heaslip Engineering in Metairie. But the firm is contesting those findings.

The former Tangipahoa Parish teacher accused of third-degree rape of a student and giving birth to his child is out on bond.

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A Jennings tax preparer has been arrested after a state Department of Revenue investigation alleges Anthony Candler filed more than 200 fraudulent state income tax returns. L-D-R spokesperson Byron Henderson says Henderson says the state takes fraud schemes like this one seriously…

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Henderson says Candler claimed deductions for his clients in 2020 and 21 for more than 400-thousand dollars in fabricated business expenses.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan are the top candidates to replace ousted Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.

Though Both men have been strongly aligned with former President Donald Trump. They may differ on some points and  The Advocate’s Mark Ballard says when you compare the two, Scalise has an advantage…

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According to the polls, Jeff Landry is the front runner for The October 14^th gubernatorial primary. Those polls report a runoff between Landry and Shawn Wilson but Political Analysist, Bernie Pinsonat says Landry has a big advantage.

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New campaign finance totals for the governor’s race continue to show Attorney General Jeff Landry leading his opponents with $4.5 million in cash on hand. Teiko Foxx has more…

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In Saint Tammany Parish, a Junior High school student has been arrested. A 13 year old girl admitted to having made a hit list, because she says she was being bullied by the students listed. The girl was issued a summons for Menacing and later released to her parents’ custody. Sheriff Randy Smith says the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office will continue to work with schools to investigate any and all threats to schools and students.

A Jennings tax preparer is in hot water, arrested after a state Department of Revenue investigation alleges Anthony Candler submitted more than 200 fraudulent state income tax returns. L-D-R spokesperson Byron Henderson says Candler was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison

Cut 3 (11) “…tax refunds.”

Henderson says the state takes fraud schemes like this one seriously.

Both top candidates to replace Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the house have been closely aligned with former President Donald Trump. Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan may differ on some issues, The Advocate’s Mark Ballard says Jordan has been very outspoken against aid for Ukraine, where Scalise hasn’t been as vocal on the issue.

Cut 7 (13) “…border security.” 

Scalise and Jordon will make their bid for speaker before congress on Tuesday night