7:30 LRN Newscast

President Donald Trump will urge Louisiana voters to vote Republican tomorrow for either Eddie Rispone or Ralph Abraham when he holds a rally in Lake Charles at 7 PM tonight. Republican National Committee Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany says Louisiana is a pro-Trump state that needs Republican leadership
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Earlier this week President Trump tweeted that Governor Edwards was a Pelosi Democrat, who would never be “for us”.

But Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Handwerk says President Trump’s visit shows just how worried Republicans are that they can not unseat a popular Governor.
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A cold front will move through the state today, putting an end to the near record heat and a good taste of fall. State Climatologist Barry Keim says you’ll need a light jacket after the front moves through…
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Temperatures across south Louisiana will remain in the 80s today as the cold front works it’s way down from the north. Saturday morning lows will be in the 40s for north Louisiana.

Saturday’s SEC showdown between the Gators and Tigers will produce heavy traffic in Baton Rouge. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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