Attorneys representing the family of Ronnie Caldwell say they are seeking justice and accountability. A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Northwestern State and the owners of The Quad apartments where the football player was gunned down on October 12th. Attorney Helen Daniel…

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Governor John Bel Edwards signed an executive order Thursday and come January, 70,000 state employees will be eligible for paid parental leave.

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Classified Civil Service employees were granted the paid leave by a civil service rule approved in September and approved by Edwards Monday.

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Government offices are closed today in honor of Veterans Day. Brooke Thorington has more from the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Government may be closed today but you still have one more day left to early vote for the November 18th election. You can cast your ballot tomorrow between 8:30 am and 6 pm.  The election itself is next Saturday.

Government offices are closed today in honor of Veterans Day. Brooke Thorington has more from the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.

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 Governor John Bel Edwards is active in his last 2 months in office. His latest executive order grants paid parental leave for state employees. Colleen Crain has more…

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The family of Ronnie Caldwell has filed a wrongful death suit against Northwestern State and the apartment complex where he lived and was gunned down. Brooke Thorington has more.

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State offices are closed today in honor of Veteran’s Day. And while the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is holding numerous ceremonies, spokesperson Brandee Patrick says there are several ways to honor vets any day of the year like visiting a veterans home.

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And because it’s important to continue to raise awareness about veterans and their sacrifices, Patrick also encourages servicemen and women to remain active.

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And at each of the veteran cemeteries today Patrick says they will place flags on gravesites…

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It’s just one of many ways you can help honor Louisiana’s 267-thousand vets.

For a listing of Veterans Day events visit VetAffairs-dot-LA-dot-gov.

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Governor John Bel Edwards signed an executive order Thursday and come January, 70,000 state employees will be eligible for paid parental leave.

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Edwards says the paid leave will actually help parents be more productive when they return. He says it’s hard for parents to concentrate on work when their mind is one their child.

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Classified Civil Service employees were granted the paid leave by a civil service rule approved in September and approved by Edwards Monday. Thursday’s executive order takes effect in January and covers the eligible unclassified state employees

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What farmers and firefighters would deem a promising forecast football fans may beg to differ. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a cold front moving through today will bring us clouds, rain, and cooler temperatures. And the front is expected to stall along the coastline…

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But rainfall totals should diminish farther north. Keim says any rain the state does get will be a godsend for the current drought…

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Keim says highs in north Louisiana will be in the 60s and in the 70s for the southern half. Low temperatures Saturday morning will be in the 50s for the northern parishes and in the 60s in south Louisiana.

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Tiger fans in Death Valley Saturday night can expect 64 degrees for kickoff with winds out of the northeast at 7 miles per hour and a 60-percent chance of rain

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Attorneys representing the family of Ronnie Caldwell say they are seeking justice and accountability. A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Northwestern State and the owners of The Quad apartments where the football player was gunned down on October 12^th. Attorney Helen Daniel…

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Three days before he was shot 21-year-old Caldwell told his parents that his roommate, 27-year-old John McIntosh, threatened him with a gun. His father asked coach Brad Laird to move his son to a safe location but that never happened. Attorney Johnathan Cox says they want to know if Campus Advantage ran a background check on McIntosh for the safety of Caldwell and other residents at the complex.

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The lawsuit is seeking damages, funeral expenses and has requested a trial by jury. Cox says Caldwell and his parents asked for help and failure to act resulted in his death.

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Laird resigned from his coaching position and NSU canceled the remainder of the football season after Caldwell’s death.

The Caldwell family is represented by Daniel Williams & Associates and the Cox Pradia Law Firm.

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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly has his focus on Florida’s transfer quarterback Graham Mertz this Saturday as the Gators QB has thrown for nearly 2,500 yards, 17 touchdowns, and only 2 interceptions . Kelly says he recruited Mertz out of high school…

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Coach Kelly is also focused on getting his defense back to the LSU standard. Through 9 games LSU is allowing 407 yards per game, 28.2 points per game, and is ranked 12th in almost every major statistical category of defensive play in the SEC. Kelly says that each week brings something new to prepare for and a new opponent.

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The Tigers will face the Gators at 6:30 pm on Saturday and the game will be broadcast on the SEC Network.

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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is very familiar with the Minnesota Vikings’ new quarterback Joshua Dobbs as the two played together at Tennessee. Kamara has a great respect for Dobbs and is not surprised by his flawless transition into the Vikings offensive scheme.

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New Orleans Head Coach Dennis Allen has already started studying the tape and play of the new Minnesota QB. Allen and other defensive players like Alontae Taylor know that this week won’t be easy even though the quarterback is just transitioning into the Vikings scheme. When speaking on his capabilities as a quarterback, Allen thinks …

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The Saints will travel up to the Vikings on Sunday and the game is at noon on FOX.

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Louisiana Tech plays its final home game of the season as they host Sam Houston State at 2 PM. And tt will be the final home game for Smoke Harris. Harris leads the team in receiving and he’s an outstanding punt returner. Coach Sonny Cumbie says he’ll be missed…

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The Saints are currently riding a 2 game win streak going into their game against the Vikings this Sunday. New Orleans running back Keandre Miller did not practice this week with an ankle injury and defensive end Isaiah Foskey did not practive as well due to a quadricep injury. Former LSU star receiver Justin Jefferson has started to practice this week, but is not expected to start for the Vikings against the Saints. The Saints will play the Vikings on Sunday at noon on Fox.

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Southern Miss is just 2 and 7 this season as they face a 5 and 4 ULL Ragin Cajuns team that is focused on becoming bowl eligible this week. On the defensive side of the ball, USM running back Frank Gore Junior will be trouble for the Ragin Cajuns defense. And on the offensive side of the ball, ULL Head Coach Michael Desormeaux knows that becoming bowl eligible will be a little bit of a challenge this week with their change at quarterback.

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The LSU Tigers are ranked nineteenth as they head into an important matchup against the Florida Gators this Saturday. LSU offensive guard Garrett Dellinger believes that the Bayou Bengals are more motivated to play now than ever before.

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The Tigers and Gators will battle on Saturday at 6:30pm with kickoff on the SEC Network.

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The LSU Lady Tigers who are coming off of a shocking loss to the Colorado Buffaloes will have their home opener tonight against Queens in what should be an easy rebound game for the Tigers. Head Coach Kim Mulkey coached the Tigers to a national championship last year that will be honored tonight in the PMAC.

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Before the game at 7, the 2022 National Championship team will receive their championship rings and the 2022 national championship banner will be raised inside the PMAC.

While New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell is in Kenya for a UN Meeting on plastics pollution she has been charged by the State Ethics Board for violating state ethics law for improperly taking 15 first-class flights over two years.  2 international flights and 13 domestic flights were the subject of weeks of controversy pressuring Cantrell to reimburse the City of New Orleans $28,856 around a year ago. The Ethics Adjudicatory Board will likely hear the case and could censure or fine Cantrell up to $10,000.

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has introduced bipartisan legislation to increase access to childcare for small businesses. As a single mother herself, she says the Childcare Small Business Insight and Improvement Act will help parents across the country.

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Louisiana’s own Lainey Wilson took home five CMA awards last night.  Brooke Thorington has more…

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With an anticipated low voter turnout of less than 15 percent for the November 18th election, early voting indicates turnout might be slightly higher than anticipated. And John Tobler with the Secretary of State’s Office expects turnout to increase on election day.

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There are four constitutional amendments and three statewide offices that are still in play with a runoff on the November 18^th Ballot. John Tobler with the Secretary of State’s Office says GEAUXVOTE dot com…

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New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell has been charged by the State Ethics Board for violating state ethics law by improperly taking 15 first-class flights over two years.  2 international flights and 13 domestic flights were the subject of weeks of controversy pressuring Cantrell to reimburse the City of New Orleans $28,856 around a year ago. The Ethics Adjudicatory Board will likely hear the case and could censure or fine Cantrell up to $10,000.

Louisiana native Lainey Wilson won five CMA awards last night tying a record set by Johnny Cash in 1969. Among her awards… Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year. The 31-year-old from Baskin thanked all the female country artists who came before her and the ones alongside her…

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The awards aired on ABC.

The reigning National Champions in women’s basketball, the LSU Lady Tigers get their rings and are recognized with a banner in the PMAC tonight! Head Coach Kim Mulkey talks about a part that’s meaningful to her in the ceremony…

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Louisiana’s own Lainey Wilson took home five CMA awards last night.  Brooke Thorington has more…

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Before tonight’s game against Queens, the reigning National Champions in women’s basketball, the LSU Lady Tigers will be recognized with a banner, and they’ll also receive their rings. Doors will open earlier than usual at 5:30 for fans tonight at the PMAC. The ceremony will be at 6:20 and Tip-off is at 7 o’clock.

A bill authored by Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow aims to increase access to childcare for small businesses.  Letlow says resolving childcare issues is vital for the economy and families.

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The bill would require the U.S. Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the needs and challenges of for-profit childcare providers and identify resources.  Ohio Representative Democrat Greg Landsman is co-sponsoring the bill with Letlow.

Early voting indicates turnout for the November 18^th election might be slightly higher than the 15 to 18 percent anticipated. With only one full day left to vote, John Tobler with the Secretary of State’s Office reminds everyone polls open at 8:30 am and close at 6:00 pm.

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More Louisiana voters are showing up at the polls during the early voting for the November 18^th election than predicted. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Voters can also visit www.sos.la.gov for information and there’s still time to early vote till 6 pm today, or between 8:30 am and 6:00 pm on Saturday. State offices are closed tomorrow to recognize Veterans Day.

Louisiana Native Lanie Wilson was a big winner in The Country Music Awards that aired on ABC last night! Wilson’s win in five categories in one year ties the record first set by Johnny Cash in 1969. The 31-year-old from Baskin led the competition with nine nominations and recalled how significant her ninth year was as a child.

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Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has introduced bipartisan legislation to increase access to childcare for small businesses. Letlow says the Childcare Small Business Insight and Improvement Act would require the U.S. Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the needs and challenges of for-profit childcare providers and identify resources. Since the pandemic, Letlow says many working mothers had to leave the workforce.

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More Louisiana voters are showing up at the polls during the early voting for the November 18^th election than predicted. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Louisiana’s own Lainey Wilson took home five CMA awards last night.  Brooke Thorington has more…

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Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has introduced bipartisan legislation to increase access to childcare for small businesses. As a single mother herself, she says the Childcare Small Business Insight and Improvement Act will help parents across the country.

Cut 3 (10) “….this childcare.”

The bill would require the U.S. Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the needs and challenges of for-profit childcare providers and identify resources. Since the pandemic, Letlow says many working mothers had to leave the workforce.

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With small businesses still struggling post-pandemic to find qualified workers, Letlow says resolving childcare issues is vital for the economy and families.

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Ohio Representative Democrat Greg Landsman is co-sponsoring the bill with Letlow.

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With an anticipated low voter turnout of less than 15 percent for the November 18th election, early voting indicates turnout might be slightly higher than anticipated. And John Tobler with the Secretary of State’s Office expects turnout to increase on election day.

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Nearly 178 thousand voters showed up to cast their ballot at the close of early voting yesterday.

Out of nearly 3 million registered voters, only 36 percent showed up for the October 18^th gubernatorial election. With only one full day left to vote, Tobler reminds everyone polls open at 8:30 am and close at 6:00 pm.

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There are four constitutional amendments and three statewide offices that are still in play with a runoff. Tobler says GEAUXVOTE dot com…

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Voters can also visit www.sos.la.gov for information.

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Louisiana native Lainey Wilson won five CMA awards last night. She took home Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and when she won Album of the Year…

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Wilson’s win in five categories in one year ties the record first set by Johnny Cash in 1969. The 31-year-old from Baskin led the competition with nine nominations and recalled how significant her ninth year was as a child.

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Wilson thanked all the female country artists who came before her and the ones alongside her…

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The awards aired on ABC.

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Before tonight’s game against Queens, the reigning National Champions in women’s basketball, the LSU Lady Tigers will be recognized with a banner, and they’ll also receive their rings. Head Coach Kim Mulkey says she’s looking forward to tonight’s ceremony, not just for herself but for her players.

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Mulkey recalls her thoughts during the final seconds of that game…

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Doors will open earlier than usual at 5:30 for fans tonight at the PMAC. The ceremony will be at 6:20 and Tip-off is at 7 o’clock.

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With an anticipated low voter turnout of less than 15 percent for the November 18th election, early voting indicates turnout might actually be slightly higher than anticipated. And John Tobler with the Secretary of State’s Office expects turnout to increase on Election Day.

Cut 6 (11) “…good sign.”

The reigning Women’s Basketball National Champions are getting their rings tonight before their home opener. The LSU Lady Tigers Head Coach Kim Mulkey recalls her thoughts during the final seconds of the championship game…

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Doors will open earlier than usual at 5:30 for fans tonight at the PMAC. The ceremony will be at 6:20 and Tip-off is at 7 o’clock.

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control is planning to release a list of vape products on Friday that can be legally sold. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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