One person is dead in West Monroe after an officer involved shooting last night at around six near I-20 and Thomas Road. Witnesses in the area report hearing about 20 gunshots and around 15 police officers at the scene. The name of the deceased and the officer have not yet been released. It is not believed the officer was injured.

A strong cold front crosses the state today, reminding us it’s winter time. C.S. Ross with the National Weather Service says temperatures will drop 20 degrees after the front passes.
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Ross says Louisiana won’t see more than a tenth of an inch of rain and Halloween weekend was the last time the Bayou State had a chill in the air.

 
Today is election day in Louisiana and voters can cast their ballot until 8 p.m. tonight. The only statewide election is the state treasurers race. There are several local elections like the New Orleans mayoral election and state representative in district 77.

A south Louisiana restaurant will get national attention this weekend on the Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise.” Jeff Palermo has more…
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