State Senator Blake Miguez says his campaign for U.S. Senate has more than two and a half million dollars in cash on hand but that pales in comparison to the nine million in cash incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy reported last quarter. Miguez says he’s not concerned by how much money Cassidy has – he believes voters are tuning Cassidy out because of his vote to convict then-former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial in 2021.

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Shreveport State Senator Alan Seabaugh is announcing (at 2:00 this afternoon) that he is running for District Attorney in Caddo Parish – an office currently held by Democrat James Stewart. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow (SAD-ow) says Seabaugh is expected to attack Stewart’s record.

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Tenth ranked LSU is getting ready to face 17^th ranked Vanderbilt this Saturday in Nashville.  Here’s Andre Champagne…

Cut 27 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Expect to see extra security on and near campus at LSU’s next home game on October 25th against Texas A-and-M. This, after for the second time this season, gunfire marred the festivities. Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse says his department will help LSU campus police in any way it’s asked to do.

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After 14 of the federal government shutdown, it appears the parties are still far from agreeing on a budget. House Speaker Mike Johnson from Bossier Parish says he is willing to discuss the health care issue with Democrats before the subsides expire at the end of the year. But he first wants Democrats to agree on a funding bill that reopens the government. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says public outcry about the shutdown has yet to get loud…

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As the run for U.S Senate heats up. State Senator Blake Miguez says his campaign has more than two and a half million dollars in cash on hand. His campaign released that figure as a preview of the campaign finance report that, along with everyone else’s, is due to the Federal Elections Commission tomorrow. Miguez says his contributions are coming from real people.

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Security on and near the LSU campus will be beefed up ahead of the Tigers’ next home game October 25th. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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We’re at day 14 of the federal government shutdown and House Speaker Mike Johnson from Bossier Parish warns this could be the longest government shutdown in U-S history. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the parties are at odds over extending healthcare subsidies many have come to rely on to purchase health insurance policies through the Affordable Care Act…

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The Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina Advisory. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the advisory means La Nina conditions are present and expected to continue and when there is a La Nina, the tropics are more conducive for storm development…

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He says a La Nina also brings a warmer, drier winter.

The field of Republicans seeking one of Louisiana’s U.S. Senate seats is getting crowded. Incumbent Bill Cassidy and formidable challengers State Treasurer John Fleming, State Senator Blake Miguez, Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta and St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seidan are running. And Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the next big development could be an announcement from Congresswoman Julia Letlow…

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Some Democrats had hoped former Governor John Bel Edwards would run but he says he’s not running.

Fallen Iberville Parish Deputy Charles Riley was laid to rest on Monday. The 33-year-old Riley and another deputy were shot last week while interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse. Riley, a U-S Navy veteran, who served with the Iberville Sheriff’s Office for six years. His best friend and fellow deputy, Jordan Eric Ward, spoke about Riley’s bravery at the funeral…

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The other deputy shot is the son of Iberville Sheriff Brett Stassi Senior. Deputy Brett Stassi Junior continues to recover from his injuries

It’s day 14 of the federal government shutdown. The U-S Senate is expected to vote again today on a House-passed measure to fund the government. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the House is not in session, so the Senate does not have another option.

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The funding proposal has already failed seven times, as Senate Republicans have not been able to get enough support from Democrats.

Former Governor John Bel Edwards says he will not be a candidate in next year’s U-S Senate race. Edwards, who served eight years as governor from 2016 to 2023, says this is not the right time to re-enter public office. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards’ announcement is not surprising, since it’s very difficult for a Democrat to win a statewide race in Louisiana.

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The Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina Advisory, what does that mean for Louisiana’s weather. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Those of you going to LSU’s next home game on October 25th against Texas A-and-M can expect extra security on and near campus. This, after for the second time this season, gunfire marred the festivities. Before this past Saturday’s game, a man accidentally shot himself in a leg, and two people were injured in a shooting by the campus’ north gates.

Fallen Iberville Parish Deputy Charles Riley was laid to rest yesterday. The 33-year-old Riley and another deputy were shot last week while interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse. Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi, whose son was the other deputy shot and continues to recover from his injuries, said Riley was a great family man and public servant.

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The Climate Prediction Center issues a La Nina Advisory. That means La Nina conditions are present and expected to continue. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says a La Nina also means we could see less precipitation this winter.

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Former Governor John Bel Edwards has made it official. He will not run for U-S Senate next year. Jeff Palermo has the story

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While Edwards won’t be in the mix for U.S. Senate, State Senator Blake Miguez certainly is, and his campaign says he has more than two and a half million dollars in cash on hand. That, however, pales in comparison to the nine-million in cash Senator Bill Cassidy reported last quarter. Campaign finance reports are due to the Federal Elections Commission tomorrow.

Former Governor John Bel Edwards says he will not run for U-S Senate next year. Edwards says it’s not the right time to re-enter public office. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the Louisiana Democratic Party will have a candidate in the race, but that person will not receive much support from the national party…

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Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is up for re-election next year and is facing a strong challenge from four other Republicans.

Fallen Iberville Parish Deputy Charles Riley was laid to rest on Monday. The 33-year-old Riley and another deputy were shot last week while interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse. Riley, a U-S Navy veteran, served with the Iberville Sheriff’s Office for six years. His best friend and fellow deputy, Jordan Eric Ward, spoke about Riley’s bravery at the funeral…

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Deputy Riley leaves behind his wife and two daughters.

The federal government shutdown has entered its 14^th day. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says public outcry about the shutdown has yet to get loud…

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Republicans and Democrats remain at odds over whether to extend healthcare subsides that benefit people who buy health insurance through health-care-dot-gov. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is willing to discuss the health care issue with Democrats before the subsides expire at the end of the year. But he first wants Democrats to agree on a funding bill that reopens the government.

The climate pattern known as La Nina has returned. LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says La Nina helps tropical storms and hurricanes form…

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Keim says a La Nina also means Louisiana could see a drier and warmer winter.

Former Governor John Bel Edwards says he will not run for U-S Senate next year. Many Democrats were hoping Edwards would get in the race as Senator Bill Cassidy appears vulnerable with many GOP voters not supporting the Baton Rouge Republican. But Edwards never showed any interest in running. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the next big development in the race is whether Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow gets into…

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It’s day 14 of the federal government shutdown. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Republicans and Democrats are at odds over whether to extend healthcare subsidies that millions of Americans rely on to purchase health insurance policies through the Affordable Care Act…

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House Speaker Mike Johnson warns this could be the longest government shutdown in U-S history.

The Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina Advisory. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the advisory means La Nina conditions are present and expected to continue. Keim says when there is a La Nina, the tropics are more conducive for storm development…

Cut 10 (10) “…busier than normal.”

As been the case for the entire season, there are no tropical threats for Louisiana through the next seven plus days.

Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Riley was laid to rest yesterday. Riley was killed in the line of duty on October 6^th. He and another deputy were shot while questioning a suspect at the Iberville Parish courthouse. Sheriff Brett Stassi says Riley served his community with compassion…

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Stassi’s son was the other deputy shot. The sheriff told the Plaquemine Post South that his son has shown progress but has a long way to go.

Former Governor John Bel Edwards says he will not be a candidate in next year’s U-S Senate race. Edwards, who served eight years as governor from 2016 to 2023, says this is not the right time to re-enter public office. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards’ announcement is not surprising, since it would be very difficult for a Democrat to win a statewide race…

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Hundreds of people gathered inside the PACE Center in Gonzales yesterday to pay their final respects to Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Riley. Riley was fatally shot last week during a struggle with a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse. Sheriff Brett Stassi says Riley was a great family man and public servant…

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Deputy Riley leaves behind his wife and two daughters,.

It’s day 14 of the federal government shutdown. The U-S Senate is expected to vote again today on a House-passed measure to fund the government. The funding proposal has already failed seven times. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the House is not in session, so the Senate does not have another option…

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Tenth ranked LSU is getting ready to face 17^th ranked Vanderbilt this Saturday in Nashville…

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