What started as a traffic stop in Shreveport Sunday morning ended in the death of an occupant of the vehicle. Shreveport Police have requested Louisiana State Police investigate the officer involved shooting. Public information officer, Trooper Ryan Davis

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Davis says, Shots were fired at the end of the foot chase and the subject was struck then transported to a local trauma center where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured.

You are starting to see gas prices for regular gasoline below three dollars a gallon again. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gas is $2.97, dipping 30 cents lower than a month ago. Triple A Fuel Analyst Don Redman says it’s a direct reflection of a drop in demand.

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The Saints are all alone in first place in the NFC South after beating the Chicago Bears 24-17 yesterday. New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns and is happy to see the team on a two game winning streak…

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Next, The Saints take on the Minnesota Vikings.

One of the state senate races has two current representatives, who aren’t term-limited, in the runoff. Colleen Crain has more….

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Many Tiger fans are asking why targeting wasn’t called on Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner after LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels took a hit vicious hit in the fourth quarter Saturday. Even Governor John Bel Edwards asked the question on social media. Daniels returned to the game for one play but medical staff later took him out for the remainder of the game.

You are starting to see gas prices below three dollars a gallon again. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gas today is $2.97, that’s 30 cents lower than a month ago. Triple A Fuel Analyst Don Redman says it’s a direct reflection of supply and demand.

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Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts, and Southeastern University alum marked construction of the school’s new broadcast media center last week. Southeastern President William Wainwright says Roberts also graciously answered students’ questions.

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Construction of the Robin Roberts Broadcast Media Center is expected to be completed early next year.

If you missed out on the first two rounds of the Louisiana Fortify Home Program, you still have a chance to get up to $10,000 to fortify your roofs against hurricane damage. The third round of the application period will open at noon today. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says 750 slots will be available for homeowners on a first-come, first-served basis.

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To apply, visit ldi.la.gov.

Two Democrats from the Louisiana House of Representatives, Cedric Glover and Sam Jenkins, will compete against each other to represent State Senate District 39.  LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says the outcome may be influenced by the candidate voted out in the primary…

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Confusion over how to address a veto override session while in the midst of a legislative session has prompted  Constitutional Amendment 1 on the November 18^th ballot. Brooke Thorington reports it happened last year when lawmakers were in a regular session and the governor vetoed the legislature’s drawing of a Congressional map…

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And don’t forget, you can vote early this week for the November 18th election today through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. except on Friday which is Veterans Day.

One of the state senate races on the October 18th ballot has two current representatives, who aren’t term-limited, in the runoff. Colleen Crain has more….

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Also on the ballot November 18th, Amendment 1 which seeks to clarify language on how a governor can convene a veto session if, for example, a special session is underway. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana President Steven Procopio… Cut 10 (10) “…readjourn.”

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The third round of grants of up to $10 thousand for the Louisiana Fortify Home Program opens today at noon. The LFHP began with enough funding to award three thousand grants. Donelon says homeowners must meet certain criteria to be eligible for the grant including… Cut 5 (12) “…hazard zone.”

Grants will be awarded to eligible homeowners on a first-come first-served basis. To apply, visit www.ldi.la.gov.

 State Police in Shreveport are investigating an officer involved shooting that left a man dead. Authorities say it happened just after nine during a routine traffic stop. We’re told the person behind the wheel fled and as a result the Shreveport officer fired shots, hitting the man. He was taken to a local hospital where he where he later died.

The third round of grants of up to $10 thousand for the Louisiana Fortify Home Program opens today at noon. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says upgrading to fortified roof standards is beneficial for policyholders who are paying high premiums.

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Grants will be awarded to eligible homeowners on a first-come first-served basis. To apply, visit www.ldi.la.gov.

Former Shreveport Mayor, Cedric Glover and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Sam Jenkins are in a run-off for the State Senate Seat vacated by term-limited, Greg Tarver. Greg Tarver has endorsed Jenkins. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor, Jeff Sadow…

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Constitutional Amendment One on the November 18^th ballot seeks to clarify what happens when legislators call for an override veto session, but they are already in a regular or special session. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio…

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And with a predicted voter turnout of only fifteen percent for the November 18^th election, the fate of the four constitutional amendments is anybody’s guess For a PAR guide on the four amendments visit PARLouisiana-dot-org.

There will be no SEC West Championship for LSU this season as the Tigers scored just one touchdown in the second half in a 42-28 loss to Alabama. Coach Brian Kelly says the Tigers did a lot of good things, but you have to play at a higher level than good in order to win in Tuscaloosa…

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The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program will open its third round grands of up to $10 thousand to replace roofs to fortified standards begins today at noon. Teiko Foxx has more…

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State Police Superintendent Col. Lamar Davis, announced over the weekend he will retire January 8^th. During his tenure, Davis advocated for policy changes and worked to gain the trust of the public.Davis will retire the same day Republican governor elect Jeff Landry is set to take office.

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Two Powerful Democratic Representatives in the Louisiana House are in a run off for a State Senate Seat.  Neither former Shreveport Mayor, Cedric Glover and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Sam Jenkins is term limited in the house and

LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says that makes this run for senate a risk, but the seat is open.

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Constitutional Amendment one on the November 18^th ballot seeks to clarify what happens when legislators call for an override veto session, while in a regular or special session. The situation came up in 2022. Lawmakers were in a regular session, but called for a veto session to override the governor’s veto of the Congressional map.

Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana President Steven Procopio saysthat’s when they realized there was no rule on how to handle it.

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One of the state senate races on the October 18th ballot has two current representatives, who aren’t term-limited, in the runoff. Colleen Crain has more….

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Also on the ballot November 18th, Amendment 1 which seeks to clarify language on how a governor can convene a veto session if, for example, a special session is underway. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana President Steven Procopio… Cut 10 (10) “…readjourn.”

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The third round of grants of up to $10 thousand for the Louisiana Fortify Home Program opens today at noon. The LFHP began with enough funding to award three thousand grants. Donelon says homeowners must meet certain criteria to be eligible for the grant including… Cut 5 (12) “…hazard zone.”

Grants will be awarded to eligible homeowners on a first-come first-served basis. 

 State Police in Shreveport are investigating an officer involved shooting that left a man dead. Authorities say it happened just after nine during a routine traffic stop. We’re told the person behind the wheel fled and as a result the Shreveport officer fired shots, hitting the man. He was taken to a local hospital where he where he later died.

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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the third round of grants of up to $10 thousand for the Louisiana Fortify Home Program opens today at noon. Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon says 750 grants will be available for all homeowners statewide at l-d-i- dot-la-dot-gov

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Two Powerful Democratic Representatives in the Louisiana House are in a run off for the State Senate. Former Shreveport Mayor, Cedric Glover and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Sam Jenkins are ideologically similar, according to LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor, Jeff Sadow, but he says the outcome may be influenced by the candidate voted out in the primary…

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Confusion over how to address a veto override session while in the midst of a legislative session has prompted  Constitutional Amendment 1 on the November 18^th ballot. Brooke Thorington reports it happened last year when lawmakers were in a regular session and the governor vetoed the legislature’s drawing of a Congressional map…

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And don’t forget, you can vote early this week for the November 18th election. You can you’re your ballot today through Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. except on Friday. Offices will be closed then in observance of Veterans Day.