LSU Coach Les Miles says there’s no added pressure to win, despite a published report suggesting he could be fired if they lose their last two games. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The Jindal Division of Administration announced Wednesday that higher ed would be spared in their proposal to re-balance Louisiana’s operating budget, but healthcare changes might take the biggest hit. The state needs to reduce a mid-year deficit of about $500 million. They say the plan avoids layoffs of state workers and protects vital services.

Governor Bobby Jindal was back in Baton Rouge today after he decided he would no longer try for the presidency. Some politicos wonder if Jindal’s announcement was meant to intentionally upstage Republican David Vitter before the runoff Saturday as it’s believed Vitter slighted the governor in the 2007 prostitution scandal. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says Jindal working on the state’s budget deficit may keep Vitter out of the headlines before the election:
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Jinday says he plans to do just that and go on a statewide tour highlighting the achievements made during his two terms as governor…:
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Jindal said he is not getting involved in the governor’s race.

There’s a report in the Advocate indicating LSU coach Les Miles could be fired if the Tigers don’t improve for the Ole Miss and Texas A&M games. LSU has been unable to beat Alabama five straight times and fans are frustrated a team with such great players is under performing. On today’s SEC coaches teleconference, Miles says his they can win these last two games and play in a significant bowl game…:
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The Advocate article says there is a serious threat to Miles tenure based on sources at LSU.

Governor Bobby Jindal was back in Louisiana today after ending his run for the White House and told reporters at the Governor’s Mansion his future is up in the air…:
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He says he’s going on a statewide tour to highlight the achievements made during his two terms as governor. He said he’s not getting involved in the Governor’s runoff election Saturday, but did say he early voted just not who he voted for.

State Police Col Mike Edmonson says they are taking the threat to the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge very seriously. The organization helps Syrian refugees resettling in Louisiana and said they got a call Tuesday from a person making gun threats because of it. Edmonson says threats like these are why the public needs more information from the feds…:
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He says they are investigating the threat.

A Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force in Ouachita Parish has netted 75 arrests in cities including Monroe, West Monroe, Sterlington and Bastrop. Cops say totals for narcotics seized in the operation were six pounds of marijuana, 2.5 grams of crack, 28.7 grams of cocaine, 7.1 grams of meth and 22 units of prescription pills. They added this operation is not over.

Governor Bobby Jindal is back in Louisiana after suspending his presidential campaign…:
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LSU is on a two game losing streak and according to a report from The Advocate, Coach Les Miles will be playing the last two contests for his job. The LSU fan base is frustrated over the Tigers losing to Alabama for a fifth consecutive time and getting dominated two years in a row by Arkansas. Miles told reporters this morning that it’s imperative for the Tigers to get back on track for Ole Miss and Texas A&M.

Could the timing of Governor Bobby Jindal’s announcement that he’s ending his presidential bid intend to upstage Republican David Vitter the week of the runoff election? In 2007, Vitter made a statement about the prostitution scandal mere minutes before Jindal announced for governor. The scandal news pushed Jindal from headlines. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says this was not lost on the governor…:
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Dubos says Jindal will remain in the news as he releases a plan to fix the budget deficit.

The site of the Lafayette movie theater shooting is reopening tomorrow and a series of events are happening beforehand to honor victims and first responders of the tragic summer shooting. A small vigil will take place at 6pm, the ribbon cutting is at 6:25 then the newly renovated Grand 16 Theater box office will open at 6:45.

Governor Bobby Jindal is back in Louisiana after ending his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. At a Governor’s Mansion news conference in Baton Rouge, Jindal said he has no regrets seeking the nation’s highest elected office. He stated that the failure of his campaign rests solely on his shoulders…:
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He says his family is going to remain living in Baton Rouge.

Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge says they’ve been getting threats for helping Syrian refugees resettle in Louisiana. State Police Col Mike Edmonson says this is also happening in other states as concerns rise over bringing people escaping the Syrian civil war to the US. But he says threats are unacceptable…:
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He says State Police is working to figure out where the call came from.

Could LSU coach Les Miles be on the hot seat? According to a report in the Advocate, there is a serious threat to Miles tenure based on sources at LSU. On today’s SEC coaches teleconference, Miles said the support he’s received from athletic director Joe Alleva remains the same and there are no issues there…:
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The Tiges have lost two in a row and could be 7-4 if they lose the last two games. If LSU fired Miles at the end of the season, the Tigers would have to pay a buyout of at least 12.9 million dollars.

A man from Thibodaux was arrested for allegedly using a spare key to enter a woman’s home and watch her take a shower. Thibodaux PD says 21-year-old Brandon Polkey knew a mutual friend of the victim and he knew where she kept a spare key. The victim told cops she was showering then noticed Polkey was watching her. He is charged with unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and peeping tom.

LSU Coach Les Miles says there’s no added pressure to win, despite a published report suggesting he could be fired if they lose their last two games. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A day after suspending his presidential campaign, Governor Bobby Jindal held a news conference in Baton Rouge Wednesday and said he promises to deliver a detailed budget plan that addresses Louisiana’s deficit, but doesn’t raise taxes. He added he plans to stay in Baton Rouge once he leaves his post at the end of the year.

According to officials with Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge, a gun threat came in because they help Syrian refugees resettle in Louisiana. State Police Col Mike Edmonson says a phone call came in from out of state and they are taking it very seriously…:
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As concerns over the Syrian refugee situation continue to grow, Edmonson says several other Catholic Charities in other states have also received threats and that’s unacceptable.

Folks will be preparing for the Thanksgiving Holidays in a week and vacationing motorists will enjoy low gas prices. In Louisiana, the statewide average for a gallon of regular is just $1.94 according to the American Automobile Association.

Political pundits in Louisiana are wondering if Governor Bobby Jindal’s announcement to suspend his presidential campaign was timed to upstage Republican David Vitter in the days leading up to the gubernatorial runoff election. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says that’s mere speculation, at this point, but it is plausible…:
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Jindal is hosting a news conference at this hour in Baton Rouge.

State Police Col Mike Edmonson says they are taking the threat to the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge very seriously. The organization helps Syrian refugees resettling in Louisiana and said they got a call Tuesday from a person making gun threats because of it. Edmonson says they are currently investigating where the call came from.

According to a report in the Advocate, LSU Coach Les Miles is coaching for his job the next two weeks. The Tigers have lost two in a row and could be looking at a 7-4 record if they lose to Ole Miss this Saturday and Texas A-and-M on November 28th. On today’s SEC coaches teleconference, Miles says there is no added pressure to win…:
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The Advocate article says there is a serious threat to Miles tenure based on sources at LSU.

Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control Commissioner Troy Hebert announced that he will leave his job at the end of the year. Governor Jindal will also be leaving at the end of the year. The former state lawmaker from Jeanerette said he looks forward to spending time with his family and added he may have one more political race in him.

Governor Bobby Jindal has bowed out of the 2016 presidential race. The governor said in a statement that it was an honor to run for the presidency, but this is not his time. Jindal’s campaign had a difficult time gaining support in a Republican field that contained over a dozen candidates. Governor Jindal will hold a press conference at 11:30 this morning at the Governor’s Mansion.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has instated new policies to improve safety in imported seafood coming into the country. Emelie Gunn has more…

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In a recent Lt. Governor’s candidate forum, both Republican Billy Nungesser and Democrat Kip Holden were asked what their single biggest, new idea would be to keep the tourism industry in Louisiana moving forward. Holden says he’d like to see towns and cities taking advantage of technology, websites, and social media as a way to tell visitors what we’re all about…

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Nungesser said he’d focus on promoting prominent areas of the state that many outsiders don’t know about. He says one of the elements in Louisiana that often gets overlooked is the horse industry…

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Louisiana’s runoff election is this Saturday. Polls will be open from 7AM to 8PM.

One of the big items on the 2015 runoff ballot Saturday is the race for Lt. Governor. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Louisiana Department of Revenue has suspended the 2015 Louisiana Tax Amnesty period. The suspension was ordered after a mistake was discovered regarding information included in some of the invitation letters. It was decided to postpone the amnesty until corrected letters are mailed. The program is rescheduled to run from December 1st through the 31st. During the amnesty period, taxpayers are able to pay delinquent taxes with reduced interest and penalty charges.

In response to the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris that were performed by members of ISIS, Republican Senator David Vitter is pushing his federal legislation that would stop the influx of refugees from Syria in the United States. The senator says one of the terrorists entered France by posing as a Syrian refugee. Vitter says the Paris attacks show the US can’t have lax policies when it comes to this issue…

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Vitter’s opponent in the governor’s race, Democrat John Bel Edwards, calls this bill a last ditch effort to save the senator’s political career. Edwards’ campaign spokesperson, Mary-Patricia Wray, says they’ve learned that Vitter missed three Congressional hearings on Syrian refugee resettlement…

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The gubernatorial runoff election is this Saturday.

Republican David Vitter takes a break from his gubernatorial campaign to file federal legislation that seeks to stop the influx of Syrian Refugees into the country. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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State Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control Commissioner, Troy Hebert, says he will be stepping down from his post at the end of the year. Hebert was serving as a state senator when appointed to the post by Governor Bobby Jindal in November, 2010. Hebert says he’s looking forward to spending more time with his family, but doesn’t rule out seeking political office in the future.

Governor Bobby Jindal has ended his bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. In a statement, the governor says it was an honor to run for President, but this is not his time. Jindal’s second term as governor ends in January. LAPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford expects Jindal to tout the accomplishments that have occurred during his eight years as governor…

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He says the Jindal administration has to deal with a midyear budget deficit and a deficit from last fiscal year.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has implemented new guidelines that calls for 100% screening of imported seafood before it enters the country. For years, Louisiana shrimpers have complained about cheap imports flooding the market. US Senator Bill Cassidy says this new guideline should reduce the amount of imported shrimp making it into the country…

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He hopes this new policy will help local shrimpers.

Governor Bobby Jindal has suspended his campaign for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. In a statement, Jindal says it was an honor to run for President, but this is not his time. Publisher of LAPolitics-dot-com, Jeremy Alford, says bad press from Louisiana followed him to the early primary states like Iowa…

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He says Jindal had a hard time gaining support in a field that contained over a dozen candidates.

New guidelines that call for 100% screening of imported seafood before it enters the country has been implemented by the US Food and Drug Administration. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says Louisiana producers are required to follow strict safety measures and we should demand other countries do the same. He hopes this new policy will help local shrimpers…

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One of the big items on the 2015 runoff ballot on Saturday is the race for Lt. Governor. In a recent forum, both Republican Billy Nungesser and Democrat Kip Holden were asked what was the first thing they planned to do if they were elected to the state’s second highest post. Holden said he’s going to travel the state and find out what people want for their cities..

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Both candidates for governor have said they were going to immediately call a special session in 2016 to deal with the state’s budget woes. Nungesser says he’s going to put together a package to present to the legislature that would restore cuts to the state’s parks, museums, and historical sites…

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Polls will open at 7AM Saturday.