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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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.

Congressman Steve Scalise is one of two top candidates to replace ousted Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy but there have been questions about his health as he receives treatment for Multiple Myeloma. Mark Ballard of the Advocate, is in DC, and believes Scalise’s health doesn’t appear to be an issue.

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Both Scalise and the other top candidate Ohio’s Jim Jordan have been strongly aligned with former President Donald Trump. House members will hear from the two candidates on Tuesday night.

Early voting in the October 14^th Gubernatorial primary ends Saturday and according the Political analysist Bernie Pensonat, Jeff Landry has a substantial lead over his opponents in polls in his 4.5 million dollars in available cash compared to his opponents’ cash of less than 1 million each.

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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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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.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan have announced they are are running to be the next Speaker of the House. The Advocate’s DC correspondent Mark Ballard says Jordan is more to the right of Scalise but Scalise occupies the number two position in the House…
cut 8 (06 “….for him”

A state Department of Revenue investigation results in the arrest of a Jennings tax preparer for submitting more than 200 fraudulent state income tax returns. L-D-R spokesperson Byron Henderson says Anthony Candler was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison
Cut 3 (11) “…tax refunds.”
Henderson says Candler claimed deductions for his clients in 2020 and 2021 for more than 400-thousand dollars in fraudulent business expenses.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan are the top candidates to be the next Speaker of the House. While both are Trump supporters as for where they might differ, The Advocate’s Mark Ballard says Jordan has been very outspoken against aid for Ukraine, compared to Scalise who hasn’t been as vocal on the issue.

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Louisiana U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy supports sending more aid to Ukraine. Cassidy says he would like the U.S. to continue supporting Ukraine’s efforts to fight off the Russian invasion because the Russian military is trying to kill Americans worldwide…

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The latest gubernatorial campaign finance report shows Attorney General Jeff Landry has $4.5 million in cash on hand and none of his opponents have a million. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat because every poll shows Landry with a big lead, it’s hard for his competitors to raise money…

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Treasurer John Schroder has $992 thousand in cash on hand. The main Democrat, former state transportation secretary Shawn Wilson reported $721 thousand in cash-on-hand.

A state Department of Revenue investigation results in the arrest of Jennings tax preparer, Anthony Candler for submitting more than 200 fraudulent state income tax returns. L-D-R spokesperson Byron Henderson says the state takes fraud schemes like this one seriously…

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LSU is eager to prove themselves on the gridiron against Missouri Saturday after their loss to the Ole Miss Rebels. The twenty first ranked Missouri Tigers are led by quarterback Brady Cook who is completing 74% of his passes for 1,488 yards, 11 touchdowns, and zero interceptions. LSU defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo knows that the game against Missouri will be a defining moment for the Tigers defense.

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The Saints have found themselves in a two game losing streak after starting the season two and 0. The New Orleans defense is 11th in total yards per game at about 304, while the offense has struggled to click, producing just 285 yards per game this season which is 23rd in the league. Saints quarterback Dereck Carr acknowledged the team’s offensive struggles during this slide, but still has faith in his team’s preparations.

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Louisiana Tech will try and stay undefeated in Conference USA play tonight as the Bulldogs face Western Kentucky. The Hilltoppers were picked to win the division in the preseason and are also undefeated in conference play. Bulldogs Head Coach Sonny Cumbie is optimistic that his team will win the battle tonight, but also has a healthy respect for this Hilltopper team.

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The game will be in Ruston, Louisiana and will start at 7:00 pm tonight on ESPNU

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LSU baseball will start their first fall team scrimmages today with what Head Coach Jay Johnson describes as a completely different team from last year. 6 of the 9 starting players for LSU’s national championship team last year have departed for the MLB including big stars like Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews. Tommy White is one of the three players who wasn’t eligible for the draft and will not be at fall practice since he is recovering from shoulder surgery.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan are the top candidates to replace ousted Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. There have been questions about Scalise’s health and if he’s up to the job, as he undergoes treatment for Multiple Myeloma. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard, who’s in DC, believes Scalise’s health is not an issue.
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In November, Congress will need to approve a new spending bill and will it include more aid for Ukraine in their fight against the Russia invasion? Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says the Department of Defense should provide a number on how much more is needed…
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The U-S has sent 113-billion dollars to Ukraine since the conflict started nearly two years ago.

LSU is asking fans to provide money to the Greg Brooks Victory Fund. The senior safety for the Tigers has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer which will require months of intensive rehabilitation. LSU’s Cody Worsham says there’s a link to contribute at lsu-sports-dot-net
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Surgeons have removed the tumor and there is no evidence that the cancer has spread.

Tax preparer Anthony Candler of Jennings has been busted for allegedly turning in tax forms to the state that had more than 400-thousand dollars in false business expenses…
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Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says Candler submitted more than 200 fraudulent state income tax returns in 2020 and 2021.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has announced his interest in becoming the next Speaker of the House after Kevin McCarthy was ousted. UNO Political Science Professor Dr. Ed Chervenak…

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Chervenak says the promotion would be beneficial to the Bayou State because the Speaker could marshal legislation and has the ability to insert clauses in bills that could be advantageous for Louisiana.

The state transportation department is improving 12 hundred traffic signals at intersections in southeast Louisiana. The traffic signals will now include flashing yellow left-turn arrows. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett…

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A study by Bradley University reveals flashing yellow arrows reduce left turn-related accidents by 32 percent.

LSU safety Greg Brooks has been diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer. Brooks underwent surgery last month to remove a brain tumor. LSU Athletics spokesperson Cody Worsham says recovery for the senior will be lengthy…

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The Harvey native attended West Jefferson High School and played his three years of college football at Arkansas. He transferred to LSU in 2022 and was voted a team captain this season.

A state Department of Revenue investigation results in the arrest of a Jennings tax preparer for submitting more than 200 fraudulent state income tax returns. L-D-R spokesperson Byron Henderson says Anthony Candler was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison

Cut 3 (11) “…tax refunds.”

Henderson says Candler claimed deductions for his clients in 2020 and 2021 for more than 400-thousand dollars in business expenses.

House Majority Leader and Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise wants to be the next Speaker of the House. Brooke Thorington has more…

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Anthony Larance Candler, Sr. of Jennings faces multiple charges related to a fraud scheme for submitting more than 200 fraudulent state income tax returns. Candler submitted the tax returns claiming deductions for more than $400 thousand in false business expenses. Candler is charged with filing or maintaining false public records, illegal transmission of monetary funds, and computer fraud.

DOTD is upgrading 12 hundred traffic signals at intersections in Louisiana to include flashing yellow left-turn arrows. The $11 million project, which started seven years ago, has upgraded traffic signals to four options: red, yellow, flashing yellow arrow, and green. Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says the new configuration will help motorists think twice about oncoming traffic.

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he would like the U.S. to continue supporting Ukraine’s efforts to fight off the Russian invasion because the Russian military is trying to kill Americans worldwide…

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The US has approved four rounds of aid to Ukraine in response to Russia’s invasion.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise is seeking to be the next Speaker of the House. But Scalise is also undergoing treatments for a blood cancer. But UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says…
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Scalise will turn 58-years-old on Friday and he’s been in the U-S House for 15 years. His main competition for the Speaker’s Post is Ohio’s Jim Jordan.

In November, Congress will need to approve a new spending bill and will it include more aid for Ukraine in their fight against the Russia invasion. Louisiana US Senator Bill Cassidy says it would help if the Department of Defense gave a number on how much more is needed…
cut 15 (08) “…45 days”
The U-S has so far sent 113-billion dollars to Ukraine.

Louisiana drivers may have noticed changes at intersections across the Bayou State – flashing yellow arrows. Teiko Foxx explains…
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A Pitkin woman accused of setting multiple wildfires in Rapides Parish has been arrested for a second time on obstruction of justice charges. Laura McLaughlin was arrested on September 22nd on four counts of arson and one count of obstruction of justice. The state department of agriculture and forestry says McLaughlin was arrested again last week for a second obstruction of justice charge.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan are the two announced candidates to be the next Speaker in the U-S House of Representatives. A vote is expected in the middle of next week. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak….
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Scalise has the support of Arkansas Congressman Steve Womack who said the Jefferson Parish Republican has the skills to rebuild the House majority with so many fractures.

Another issue that needs to be decided in Congress is whether the U-S should continue sending aid to Ukraine as its fends off a Russian invasion. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says yes because America should do all it can to degrade the effectiveness of Russia…
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LSU announced sobering news involving one of its football players as safety Greg Brooks has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer that will take months of intensive rehabilitation. Brooke Thorington reports the Tiger Athletic Foundation has established the Greg Brooks Victory fund…
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Tonight in Ruston, Louisiana Tech hosts Western Kentucky, the preseason favorite to win Conference USA. The Bulldogs are looking to go 3-0 in league play. Kick off is at 7 PM in Joe Aillet Stadium.