Five of the seven major candidates for governor made their pitch to voters last night in a statewide televised debate. The first question posed to the candidates, if elected how will they address crime. Independent Hunter Lundy says it starts with better educated children….
cut 12 (14) “…..incarceration”
Treasurer John Schroder says the state has to invest more into treating individuals with mental illness, Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says getting fentanyl off our streets can reduce crime and Stephen Waguespack says more law enforcement officers are needed. Democrat Shawn Wilson used the question to point out that Jeff Landry decided not to attend the debate…
cut 13 (11) “….be engaged”
There’s another televised debate a week from tonight and Landry says he will attend.

A new law that went into effect this year allows more students to receive free meals.
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Louisiana Lottery says players won 11.7 million dollars in August from lottery drawings and scratch-off winners claimed 16-million dollars. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says their fiscal year began in July and they are off to a good start…
cut 7 (08) “…so far”