Tropical Storm Michael is expected to be a hurricane in the southern Gulf of Mexico later today. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says the storm is not a threat to Louisiana…
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Keim says the environment is conducive for Michael to reach Category 2 hurricane strength.

Louisiana pro-life advocates are celebrating the ascension of Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court. With his appointment, the conservative bloc now commands a five to four majority on the nation’s highest court. Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Ben Clapper says there’s a 14-week fetal dismemberment ban that could be the test case that outlaws abortion.
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Clapper says other opportunities, like admitting privileges legislation, could also be an early litmus test.

Four weeks from tomorrow is election day. The lone statewide race on the ballot is for Secretary of State and political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says get ready to hear more from the candidates…
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The election takes place November 6th and six of the candidates appear today at the Baton Rouge Press Club.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees could achieve a new record tonight when New Orleans hosts Washington as Brees is 201 yards shy of passing Peyton Manning for most passing yards in NFL history. Brees says he’s not focusing on the record tonight, but it is something he had set his sights on…
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Achieving the record may be easier said than done against a Skins defense that’s allowing only 187 passing yards a game.