Yesterday, we heard from three of the six Republicans vying for the open seat in the fifth congressional district. Today, we’re hearing from two of the three Democrats in that race. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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FMOL Health is helping those who can’t easily get to a clinic to get screened for breast cancer.   Medical director for ambulatory quality Dr. Chris Funes (FOO-nez), says their new mobile mammography unit will help increase the availability.

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Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Louisiana’s state credit rating from Double-A negative (AA-) to Double-A (AA), with a stable outlook. The ratings were upgraded based on three successful years of budget policy improvements that started with the revenue policy changes in 2024 that reduced a projected structural budget gap. State Treasurer John Fleming says Louisiana has been committed to sound financial management.

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For many people, Halloween is one of their favorite holidays. And according to the National Retail Federation, Americans are spending a little more on Halloween this year. N-R-F Senior Analyst Lea Grgich says 74-percent of those surveyed plan to celebrate Halloween, with many expecting to spend more than 100 dollars on the spooky holiday.

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