Over 500 Louisiana National Guard soldiers have been mobilized to support Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall near Tampa Bay late this evening. Two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and eight Guardsmen are in staging areas near Tallahassee. Lt. Col. Noel Collins says these helicopters are pre-positioned for rapid aerial search and rescue.

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Good news, kids – this year’s LEAP tests will be shorter! State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the English and math tests given to students in the third through eighth grades will take about 20 percent less time to complete.

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Drivers filling up their tanks today had quite the sticker shock. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says gas prices spiked by about five cents overnight. Redman says you can blame the upcoming landfall of Hurricane Milton to the Florida Gulf Coast for this price spike.

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Mid-grade is averaging $3.25 and premium is averaging $3.63.

A woman and her daughter are found dead inside their home in Vernon Parish. Sheriff Sam Craft says deputies discovered the bodies of 86-year-old Ruth Holt and her 64-year-old daughter Fredda Pierce. Craft stated that there is currently no perceived danger to the public, and encourages anyone with information to contact Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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The investigation is ongoing, with detectives processing the scene for evidence. As of now, no additional information is available for release.

More than 500 Louisiana National Guard soldiers are mobilized to support Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. Lieutenant Colonel Noel Collins says a  60-Soldier Light Medium Truck Company will also assist…

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The Louisiana Guard is also on standby to aid in states affected by Hurricane Helene.

A woman and her daughter are found dead inside their home in Vernon Parish. Sheriff Sam Craft says deputies discovered the bodies of 86-year-old Ruth Holt and her 64-year-old daughter Fredda Pierce.

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Craft stated that there is currently no danger to the public.

Good news, kids – this year’s LEAP tests will be shorter! State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the English and math tests given to students in the third through eighth grade will take about 20-percent less time to complete.

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Teachers and parents are hailing the move, saying that the tests cause undue stress for their kids.

Drivers filling up their tanks today had quite the sticker shock. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says gas prices spiked by about five cents overnight.

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Redman says you can thank Hurricane Milton for this, since shipping lanes are currently closed to tankers. But he notes that since Florida is not an oil-producing state, prices should come back down once things get back to normal.

The Louisiana National Guard has mobilized over 500 soldiers to Florida in anticipation of major damage from Hurricane Milton.

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Milton is the reason why gas prices increased overnight. AAA’s Don Redman says the statewide average for regular gasoline is up five-cents over yesterday to $2.82 a gallon. Redman says it shouldn’t be too long until gas prices come back down.

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The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s office says an 86-year-old mother and her 64-year-old daughter were found dead in a home in the Hornbeck area yesterday afternoon. Sheriff Sam Craft says his deputies are doing what they can to apprehend the killer…

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Craft stated that there is currently no perceived danger to the public, and encourages anyone with information to contact the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office.

LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton could make his season debut on Saturday night when the Tigers take on Ole Miss. Hilton suffered a bone bruise in preseason camp and has not played in a game this year. Coach Brian Kelly says the healing process has taken longer than they originally thought…

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Kelly says Hilton’s speed would be great asset for the Tigers passing attack.

The Louisiana Guard is deploying over 500 soldiers in anticipation of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Their response efforts have already contributed to significant operations across the Southeast, involving thousands of responders and the delivery of millions of pounds of aid. Lt. Col Noel Collings says the Guard’s commitment to multi-state support highlights their readiness to provide essential assistance during hurricane recovery.

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Drivers filling up their tanks today had quite the sticker shock. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says gas prices spiked by about five cents overnight. Redman says you can blame the upcoming landfall of Hurricane Milton on the Florida Gulf Coast for this price spike.

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Good news kids – you’ll be spending less time taking LEAP tests this year! Andrew Greenstein reports.

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On Tuesday afternoon, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Anacoco Police Department were called for a welfare check at a home in the Hornbeck area. Upon arrival, investigators discovered the bodies of two women, 86-year-old Ruth Holt, and 64-year-old Fredda Pierce.  Authorities say there is currently no perceived danger to the public. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives processing the scene for evidence. As of now, no additional information is available for release.

Over 500 Louisiana National Guard soldiers have been mobilized to support Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall near Tampa Bay late this evening. Two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and eight Guardsmen are in staging areas near Tallahassee. Lt. Col. Noel Collins says these helicopters are pre-positioned for rapid aerial search and rescue.

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Good news, kids – this year’s LEAP tests will be shorter! State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says the English and math tests given to students in the third through eighth grade will take about 20-percent less time to complete.

Cut 7 (10) “…kids are testing.”

Drivers filling up their tanks today had quite the sticker shock. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says gas prices spiked by about five cents overnight.

Cut 9 (12)  “…dollars a barrel.”

Mid-grade is averaging $3.25 and premium is averaging $3.63.

If you play Mega Millions, get ready for some changes next spring. The price for each ticket is increasing from two dollars to five dollars. Kimberly Chopin (show-PAN) with the Louisiana Lottery says as a result, the starting jackpot will be much higher, and it will take no time at all for the jackpot to balloon to astronomical figures.

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Good news, kids – this year’s LEAP tests will be shorter!

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State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the English and math tests given to students in the third through eighth grade will take about 20-percent less time to complete.

The latest national survey of small business owners conducted by the NFIB finds that uncertainty on Main Street has reached an all-time high. NFIB State Director Leah Long says this survey reflects growing hesitation among small business owners to invest due to inflation and high financing costs.

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Inflation remains the top issue for 23% of owners, while labor quality and costs also pose significant problems.

Its Breast Cancer Awareness Month and breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in women. Breast Medical Oncologist, Doctor Melanie Sheen, with Ochsner-MD Anderson Cancer Center in New Orleans says you may not be able to prevent breast cancer, but you can lower your risk…

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Sheen says women should begin yearly mammograms at age 40.

Starting next spring, the cost for a Mega Millions lottery ticket will increase from two to five dollars. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says this will lead to bigger jackpots and other prizes are up as well. Chopin says the smallest winning ticket will be ten dollars, twice the price of the ticket…

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The odds of hitting the jackpot will be slightly improved, but they will still pale in comparison to being hit by lightning multiple times.

Uncertainty among small business owners is at an all-time high. NFIB State Director Leah Long says inflation remains the top issue for almost a quarter of all small business owners.

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Long says small business owners remain cautious about future conditions, with uncertainty dampening investment and hiring decisions, despite some optimism around the upcoming holiday season.

This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Oncologist Dr. Melanie Sheen with Ochsner/MD Anderson Cancer Center in New Orleans says early detection, treatment, and survival have dramatically improved and advances continue with game-changing medications coming out in the last five years… 

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Louisiana is joining more than a dozen other states in a lawsuit against TikTok. State Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office says TikTok is exploiting young people and has deceived the public about the dangers of its app. A national investigation shows that certain features of the app are specifically designed to addict kids.

If you play Mega Millions, get ready for some changes next spring. The price for each ticket is increasing from two dollars to five dollars. Kimberly Chopin (show-PAN) with the Louisiana Lottery says that will lead to bigger jackpots, with all other prizes going up as well.

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That’ll be on top of other changes to distinguish Mega Millions from Powerball. The odds of hitting the jackpot will be slightly improved, but they will still pale in comparison to you starting at quarterback for the Saints this Sunday.

A ten-year-old Webster Parish girl who went viral for sleepwalking from home late one night last month disappeared from her home again Monday night. Pat Culverhouse with the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office says like the last time, the girl was found safe in the woods.

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The girl was checked by medical personnel at the scene and appears to be okay. Culverhouse says it’s unclear what will happen now that this has happened twice.

This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Medical Oncologist Dr. Melanie Sheen with Ochsner/MD Anderson Cancer Center in New Orleans says early breast cancer often has no signs or symptoms and certain changes may or may not signal cancer, but you should make your doctor aware of them immediately.

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Sheen says women should begin yearly mammograms at age 40.

Small business owners are feeling more uncertain than ever, as the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index points in September was 91.5, marking the 33rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98.

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Sticker shock at the gas pump – gas prices shot up five cents overnight. The average for a gallon of regular unleaded in Louisiana is now $2.82 a gallon. All this as Hurricane Milton bears down on the Florida peninsula.