A 10-year-old Webster Parish girl who sleepwalked from home last month is missing again. State Police reports Peyton Saintignan was discovered missing from her home in Dubberly at around 11 last night. Last time she went missing surveillance video in the woods along with thermal-imaging drone led to her rescue. Peyton was last seen wearing a yellow and pink tie-dye shirt, yellow shorts, and blue-purple Crocs. She is 4 feet 3 inches tall, has hazel eyes and brown curly hair.

The Louisiana Office of Tourism concluded its first promotional mission to India on September 27, in Mumbai and New Delhi. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says this outreach is part of Louisiana’s strategy to tap into India’s growing travel market, which saw a 17-percent increase in visitors to the U.S. from January to July 2024.

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GOHSEP is pitching to help states impacted by severe storms. Nearly 100 personnel have been deployed to Virginia and the Carolinas after Hurricane Helene left destruction in its wake, and another 77 are headed to Florida as Milton bears down on that state. Mike Steele with GOHSEP says other states have helped Louisiana when our state was impacted by hurricanes, so this is a chance for Louisiana to return the favor.

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Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall near Tampa Florida and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says millions of people live in Milton’s direct path.

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Keim says job one for them is to move away from the coast and onto higher ground.

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The Public Affairs Research Council released the Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says this nonpartisan review is designed to inform voters about the nature of each amendment and the implications of their potential approval.

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The Louisiana Office of Tourism concluded its first promotional mission to India on September 27, in Mumbai and New Delhi. Led by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.  The mission aimed to boost Louisiana’s appeal to Indian travelers by showcasing its cultural experiences, cuisine, music, festivals, and outdoor adventures. Nungesser says after visiting Italy, Spain, and India, and eager about seeing the results from this tourism mission…

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When severe weather hits in the south, GOHSEP is ready to help. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Two men are arrested in the shooting deaths of an innocent 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle in LaPlace Friday night. St. John Parish Sheriff Michael Tregre (Traag) says Cartez Foster and Patrick Maxon were plotting revenge at the Sugar Ridge Subdivision – they had been beaten up after they attacked a woman.

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Sa’Miya McClain and Ron Tate and their family were unaware of what was unfolding, and they ended up getting caught in the crossfire.

New Orleans is inviting you to wear blue today in support of law enforcement. Today is New Orleans Law Enforcement Day. Melanie Talia (TAAL-ee-uh), the president and CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, says they chose this date for a specific reason.

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Several iconic buildings, including the Superdome, will be illuminated in blue this evening.

In the aftermath of hurricanes Francine and Helene, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says Louisiana needs to have stronger building codes in coastal regions, suggesting it should be a legislative priority when lawmakers convene in 2025.

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Senator Bill Cassidy hosted a rural community funding summit in Monroe yesterday. Cassidy told those in attendance that through the bipartisan infrastructure bill, more than nine-million dollars have been doled out for projects throughout Louisiana. Cassidy says funding, though, is not restricted to rural areas.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says stronger building codes are needed in coastal regions to withstand major storms, saying they could prevent future displacement of these communities.

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Homeowners who build to code can expect insurance discounts, but Temple says the benefits extend far beyond that.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina, to help its counterpart there. Director Jeff Dorson says with another storm approaching, it could use some help in continuing its mission.

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Three years ago, Asheville-based feline advocacy group Sister Kitten delivered much-needed supplies to Louisiana in the wake of severe storms here; Dorson says the Humane Society was able to return the favor following Helene.

St. John Parish announced arrests in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle. Colleen Crain has the story.

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If you play Mega Millions, get ready to fork over more money for your chance at life-changing money. Starting in April, each Mega Millions ticket will go up from two dollars to five dollars. That’s just one of several changes the game will be undergoing, including increasing your odds of hitting the jackpot.

Two men are under arrest in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle in LaPlace last week. St. John Parish Sheriff Michael Tregre (Traag) says Sa’Miya McClain and Ron Tate and their family were unaware that Cartez Foster and Patrick Maxon were going to their subdivision to shoot the person who beat them.

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One other victim in the home was grazed in her leg.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has emphasized the need for stronger building codes in coastal regions, saying reforms could strengthen coastal Louisiana’s resilience against future storms.

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Temple says strengthening building codes should be a legislative priority when lawmakers reconvene in Baton Rouge in 2025.

New Orleans is turning blue today, and not because the Saints lost last night. Today is New Orleans Law Enforcement Day; and Melanie Talia (TAAL-ee-uh), the president and CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, says wearing blue or shining blue lights is a way for everyone to express appreciation for law enforcement.

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They chose October 8th – 10/8 – to observe Go Blue Day because 10-8 is police code for “in service.”.

At the request of the National Football League, the CIty of New Orleans is establishing a “clean zone” in the city from one week before the Super Bowl and two days afterwards. During this time, street vendors will be barred from selling items or services using NFL-related branding without a permit. The clean zone includes the French Quarter, the Central Business District and other areas in the vicinity. Violators face fines of up to 500 dollars.

Amid a busy hurricane season, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says Louisiana needs to have stronger building codes in coastal regions, suggesting state lawmakers should make it a priority when they convene next year.  Here’s Sean Richardson

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina. Director Jeff Dorson says they delivered a lot of supplies for animals of all kinds and not just to Asheville.

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Two men are in custody accused in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle in LaPlace Friday night. St. John Parish Sheriff Michael Tregre (Traag) says Sa’Miya McClain and Ron Tate were killed as part of a revenge plot by Cartez Foster and Patrick Maxon.

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New Orleans is invited to go blue for New Orleans Law Enforcement Day. Melanie Talia (TAAL-ee-uh), the president and CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, says the city will be awash in blue.

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In the aftermath of hurricanes Francine and Helene, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is calling for stronger building codes in coastal regions, saying Alabama has done it successfully.  Temple says balancing new regulations with the concerns of residents and builders will be crucial for successful adoption and implementation of any plan.

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina, to help its counterpart there. Director Jeff Dorson says they delivered a lot of supplies for animals of all kinds.

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Three years ago, Asheville-based feline advocacy group Sister Kitten delivered much-needed supplies to Louisiana; Dorson says they were happy to return the favor.

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St. John Parish announced arrests in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle. Colleen Crain has the story.

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Several Louisiana parishes are deploying first responders to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton. The Louisiana Task Force 1, made up of Southeast Louisiana First Responders, traveled to Tallahassee, Florida ahead of Milton’s landfall and will make the journey to Orlando on later today.  Officials say the crews are trained, equipped, and ready to help in any way they can.