Governor Landry plans to call lawmakers into a special session in November to address his tax plan. He also wants to address paying down retirement debt which he says would amount to a pay raise for teachers. If his proposal receives approval, the plan goes before voters in March as it will make changes to the state’s constitution…

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Investigators with the State Police Special Victims Unit want to know why a ten-year-old Webster Parish girl disappeared from her home twice within a one-month span. Both times, Peyton Santignon (SAN-tee-ahn) was found safe in the woods. Trooper Eddie Thomas says investigators are actively reviewing the circumstances surrounding this incident…

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Investigators did say that at this time, they have not found any criminal negligence involved in either disappearance.

Forecasters are predicting perfect conditions for a rare Louisiana viewing of the aurora borealis tonight.  Sean Richardson has more.

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The state is rolling out its first-ever academic content standards for computer science. BESE President Ronnie Morris says these standards will apply to all grade levels from start to finish.

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Investigators with the State Police Special Victims Unit say they have not found any criminal negligence in connection with two disappearances of a ten-year-old Webster Parish girl who was found safe in the woods both times. KTBS-TV Shreveport reports that the Department of Children and Family Services is also involved in the investigation. Trooper Eddie Thomas says L-S-P is working closely with its public safety partners, but they are not releasing a lot of information at this time

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Governor Jeff Landry plans to call lawmakers into a special session in November to address taxes and consider his tax reform plan that calls for lower income taxes for most. His plan makes up the difference by keeping the state sales tax at 4.45 percent but some services currently not taxed, would be taxed. Landry says this is step toward getting rid of state income taxes…

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Louisiana is rolling out new computer science standards for students next fall. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisianans will have the rare chance to witness the Northern Lights tonight. Due to a recent increase in solar activity, NOAA Space Scientist Rob Steenburgh says these “lights” could be visible as far south as Louisiana, Texas, and parts of Florida.

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Steenburgh says the light show starts as soon as the sun sets.

The Public Affairs Research Council has released the Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says this nonpartisan guide aims to clarify the amendments’ language and context, ensuring that voters are better equipped to make informed decisions on election day.

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism are back from India where they went to boost Louisiana’s appeal to Indian travelers Nungesser says Louisiana’s central location and the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans make it accessible to Indian cities. In 2024, the state is celebrating the “Year of Music,” promoting its heritage as the birthplace of jazz, Cajun, and Zydeco music to attract more international visitors.

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When severe weather hits in the south, GOHSEP is ready to help. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as a strong storm. Though he has weakened to Category Four, LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim, says the storm surge will be like a Category Five storm

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is back from India promoting tourism in Louisiana.  Sena Richardson has the story.

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The Public Affairs Research Council released their Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says it’s an educational overview, helping readers understand the legal and social changes each proposition might bring. He says these amendments not considered controversial…

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As of late this morning, Hurricane Milton has weakened to a strong Category Four storm but LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the storm surge will still be akin to that of a Category Five storm and millions of Floridians live in Milton’s direct path

He says job one for them is to move away from the coast and onto higher land.

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Landfall is forecast for late tomorrow night.

GOHSEP is pitching to help states impacted by severe storms. Mike Steele with GOHSEP

says GHOSEP should have the manpower to help states impacted by Hurricanes Helene and, Milton but with parts of Louisiana still recovering from Hurricane Francine, the state needs to manage resources carefully.

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A 10-year-old Webster Parish girl who sleepwalked from home last month is missing again. State Police reports Peyton Saintignan was discovered missing from her home in Dubberly at around 11 last night. Last time she went missing surveillance video in the woods along with thermal-imaging drone led to her rescue. Peyton was last seen wearing a yellow and pink tie-dye shirt, yellow shorts, and blue-purple Crocs. She is 4 feet 3 inches tall, has hazel eyes and brown curly hair.

The Louisiana Office of Tourism concluded its first promotional mission to India on September 27, in Mumbai and New Delhi. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says this outreach is part of Louisiana’s strategy to tap into India’s growing travel market, which saw a 17-percent increase in visitors to the U.S. from January to July 2024.

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GOHSEP is pitching to help states impacted by severe storms. Nearly 100 personnel have been deployed to Virginia and the Carolinas after Hurricane Helene left destruction in its wake, and another 77 are headed to Florida as Milton bears down on that state. Mike Steele with GOHSEP says other states have helped Louisiana when our state was impacted by hurricanes, so this is a chance for Louisiana to return the favor.

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Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall near Tampa Florida and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says millions of people live in Milton’s direct path.

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Keim says job one for them is to move away from the coast and onto higher ground.

After a new law went into effect in April, 17-year-olds can now be tried as adults. Governor Landry said the goal is to deter teens from committing crimes. Richard Webster did a study on this for Veritae News, examining the arrests of 17-year-olds in three of the state’s biggest parishes – Orleans, Jefferson and East Baton Rouge.

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In honor of, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is holding several events aimed at highlighting manufacturing opportunities throughout the state. Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Grant Development Lindsay Green

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Green says the manufacturing industry is very lucrative with several high-paying jobs.

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, just two weeks after Hurricane Francine hit southern Louisiana as a Category 2. This is the fourth hurricane to strike the Gulf Coast this season, and while the full extent of damage is still unknown, Insurance Information Institute spokesperson Mark Friedlander says that these storms rarely impact the insurance landscape alone.

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Hurricane Milton is now a Category Five storm with maximum sustained winds of 160 miles an hour is barreling toward Florida and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says we may not be done with major storms this year.

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One person is dead and another hospitalized with life threatening injuries following a shooting at a concert in Bunkie early Sunday morning. The shooting happened at the Magnolia on Main with hundreds gathered. The shooters fled the scene and are still on the loose. A third victim’s elbow was grazed by a bullet.

In honor of National Manufacturing Month, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is holding several events. The school is partnering with many local manufacturing companies raising awareness and recruiting future manufacturing professionals. Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Grant Development Lindsay Green…

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Green says the manufacturing industry is very lucrative with several high-paying jobs.

Another major hurricane is heading toward Florida. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Here in Louisiana Hurricanes cause devastating damage but we’re also vulnerable to other disasters and Insurance Information Institute spokesperson Mark Friedlander urges residents to get flood insurance …

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There was a deadly shooting at a concert in Bunkie over the weekend. It happened at the Magnolia on Main shortly after 1:30 Sunday morning with hundreds gathered. One concertgoer was killed, and another suffered life-threatening injuries. A third was grazed by a bullet in the elbow. Authorities are searching for the shooters after they fled the scene.

17-year-olds can now be tried as adults in Louisiana since a new law came into effect in April. Richard Webster did a study on this for Veritae News and says based on the study, a relatively small percentage of crimes were violent in nature.

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Webster notes that with teens being tried in adult court for non-violent crimes, that information is public, and that could prevent them from landing jobs or getting public assistance.

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, just two weeks after Hurricane Francine hit southern Louisiana as a Category 2.  Will these storms impact the insurance landscape in Louisiana?  Sean Richardson has more.

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Hurricane Milton is now a Category Five storm with maximum sustained winds of 160 miles an hour is barreling toward Florida and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says we may not be done with major storms this year.

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As areas struggle to recover from Hurricane Helene, Category Five Hurricane Milton packing maximum sustained winds of 160 miles an hour is threatening Florida. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says whether it makes landfall as a Category Five storm remains to be seen.

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Keim says even if the storm weakens, the storm surge will still be severe.

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, the full extent of damage from the 4 hurricanes that have already landed on the Gulf Coast this year is still unknown, so is the impact on insurance rates. Insurance Information Institute spokesperson Mark Friedlander…

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Today is a day for celebration for us here at Louisiana Radio Network. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Thanks to a new Louisiana law, 17-year-olds can now be tried as adults. Richard Webster did a study on this for Veritae News, examining the arrests of 17-year-olds in three of the state’s biggest parishes – Orleans, Jefferson and East Baton Rouge. There have been 203 arrested in those parishes since April.

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Webster says a relatively small percentage of crimes committed by 17-year-olds based on the study were violent in nature.

In Independence, a woman was found dead at an apartment complex on First Street this morning.  Independence Police responded to a call just after 9:00 this morning about an unresponsive person and found a female victim dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Both the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office and IPD are on the scene. More information is expected.

The Louisiana State Police now has 55 more officers. They graduated from Cadet Class 104 Friday morning during a ceremony outside Istrouma (is-TROO-ma) Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Captain Nick Manale (ma-NAAL-ee) says their challenging 24-week training began in late April.

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To Establish rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, or widen I-10 between the two cities?

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The Angola Prison Rodeo is back every Sunday this month, featuring Convict Poker, Wild Cow Milking, and the renowned Guts-n-Glory. Warden Tim Hooper says there are lots of things visitors can enjoy.

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Tickets are $20 and all proceeds fund reentry programs to help inmates reintegrate successfully after release.