It looks like the coldest weather, so far, this fall will hit Louisiana this weekend. Scott Carwile reports…

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A University of New Orleans political survey shows one-in-five voters are undecided about the US Senate race. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A vigil took place last night for the three girls that were struck by a pick-up truck on their way to school Thursday morning. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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State Police say charges are pending against the driver of the truck who struck and killed two teenage girls, who were walking to school in Breaux Bridge Thursday morning. The driver has been identified as 32-year-old Jeremy Abraham of Breaux Bridge and the mayor of the town, Jack Delhomme, is upset this would happen in his city…

Cut 4  (11)  “are decease d”

A third victim, a 13-year-old girl, has serious injuries and is in a Baton Rouge hospital. The driver of the truck is also hospitalized in Lafayette. State Police say Abraham may have been impaired. Delhomme says it’s a tragic situation

Cut 5  (09)  “ran over em”

Delhomme says two of the victims were walking to the middle school, to catch a bus to Breaux Bridge High School….

Cut 6 (11)  “on em”

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It looks like the coldest weather, so far, this fall will hit Louisiana this weekend. CS Ross, with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, says a cold front is moving through the Bayou State today…

CUT 7 (11)  “reporting frost”

He says overnight lows this weekend could dip into the thirties in some sections of the state. Ross says the cooler air mass coming with the cold front could produce the first frost of the season in some portions of the state. Ross says these cooler temperatures are coming in a little ahead of schedule…

Cut 8 (08)   “northern Louisiana”

Ross says afternoon highs should be in the sixties across Louisiana Saturday and Sunday. He suggests you enjoy the nice jacket weather while you can…

Cut 9 (05)  “of the week” 

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A new poll on the US Senate race conducted by the University of New Orleans Survey Research Center shows 21-percent of the voters are undecided heading into the November fourth election. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says it’s a sign voters are not happy with the two main candidates, Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican challenger Bill Cassidy…

Cut 10 (09)  “or not”

Chervenak says the telephone poll of nearly six-hundred registered voters in Louisiana shows Landrieu winning the November primary over Cassidy and Rob Maness, but losing to Cassidy in the December runoff

cut 11 (09)  “on top”

Chervenak says his poll also shows that attitudes towards President Obama and the health care law he helped create are influencing voter preference…

cut 12 (10)  “affordable care act”

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Louisiana State Police will phase out additional patrols in the French Quarter following the Halloween weekend. The one hundred additional troopers have been assisting with patrols following a mass shooting on Bourbon Street in June. Superintendent Colonel Mike Edmonson says the phase out is really a result of economics…

Cut 13 (10)  “these troopers”

Edmonson says his budget hasn’t changed in the four months since the additional patrols began and it’s time to redeploy those troopers. Edmonson says those additional patrols have been busy in the Quarter…

Cut 14 (12)  “1500 charges”

State Police will continue assist in the French Quarter during holidays and major events. Edmonson says, on a daily basis, 44 troopers are working in New Orleans and this is not a sign that State Police is abandoning the Big Easy…

Cut 15  (10)  “to be successful”

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It’s homecoming weekend on the campus of U-L Lafayette and Louisiana Tech. The Ragin Cajuns, who are undefeated in the Sun Belt, will face conference rival South Alabama, who has just one loss in league play. Coach Mark Hudspeth says there’s a lot of great events around campus celebrating homecoming, but his players have to worry about the game

Cut 16  (20)   “ready to play”

The Cajuns lost 30 to 8 to South Alabama last year. But Hudspeth’s team enters this Saturday’s game on a roll as they’ve won three in a row

Cut 17  (19)   “being homecoming”

Louisiana Tech’s homecoming game against Western Kentucky will get underway at two o’ clock. The Hilltoppers are 1-and-3 in Conference USA play, but they are second in the league in scoring, averaging 46 points a game. Bulldogs defensive coordinator Manny Diaz is looking forward to the challenge

Cut 18 (14) “on Saturday”

Last week, the Bulldogs limited Southern Miss to negative 31 yards rushing. Diaz on the improvement of his front four…

Cut 19 (17)   “line of scrimmage”

No major winners or losers in last night’s US Senate debate, according to one political journalist. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A new study, by the advocacy group Oceana, shows a mislabeling of shrimp across the United States. Eric Gill has more…

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In last night’s US Senate debate, Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu was on the receiving end of criticism from her two Republican challengers. The three debated issues like Medicaid expansion, immigration, and Social Security. Jeremy Alford of La-politics-dot-com says Bill Cassidy  may have benefited from Rob Maness attacks against Landrieu….

CUT 3 (07) “Rob Maness”

Last night’s televised debate was the final one before the November fourth election. Alford says it’s unlikely that any of the candidates won over a bunch of new voters, because their remarks were mostly scripted

CUT 4 (08)  “spontaneity”

Alford says the most intense part of the debate occurred when the candidates discussed the minimum age a person should be allowed to collect full benefits….

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A new study, by the advocacy group Oceana, shows a misrepresentation of shrimp across the United States. The report used DNA testing to examine 143 shrimp products and found that 30-percent were falsely labeled in 111 grocery stores and restaurants. Louisiana Shrimp Association President Clint Guidry says that 90% of the shrimp eaten in the US is imported…

CUT 6 (11)  “imported shrimp”

The most common substitution in the study was farmed whiteleg shrimp being sold as “wild” and “Gulf” shrimp. Guidry says there are laws requiring “Country of Origin” labeling of seafood products for stores, but the laws do not extend down to the restaurant level. He says there are loopholes in the law…

CUT 7 (14) “labeling law”

Guidry says it is frustrating that so much shrimp and other seafood is mislabeled. He says the government needs to take action on this issue…

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Two children were killed and a third child was seriously injured while walking to school this morning in the St. Martin Parish town of Breaux Bridge. State Police trooper Jared Sandifer says for an unknown reason a vehicle ran off the road, striking three children who were on their way to school….

CUT 9 (07)  “here in Baton Rouge”

The deadly crash took place on a residential street in Breaux Bridge at around 8:00 this morning. Sandifer says it was a pick-up truck that hit the children and they are not sure what happened…

CUT 10 (12)  “into custody”

Sandifer says one of the children was pronounced dead at the scene, the other on the way to the hospital. The child who survived the wreck, was airlifted to a hospital in Baton Rouge. He says investigation is ongoing and impairment is suspected on the driver’s part…

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There’s plenty to do in the Bayou State with this being Halloween weekend. Jacques Berry with the Lt. Governor’s office, says Louisiana is becoming more and more of a Halloween destination. Berry says there’s plenty of Haunted Houses to visit. He says 13th Gate in Baton Rouge is ranked as one of the nation’s best….

CUT 12 (09) “for those”

Berry says if Haunted Houses are not your thing, then one of the most popular music festivals takes place this weekend at New Orleans’ City Park. He says headliners of this year’s Voodoo Fest are Foo Fighters, Outkast and Artic Monkeys

CUT  13 (08) “Halloween weekend”

And what’s a holiday weekend in Louisiana without parades. Berry says Krewe of Boo rolls tonight in New Orleans…

cut 14 (10) “every year”

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The final televised US Senate debate before the November fourth election saw the three main candidates taking shots at each other. Michelle Southern reports.

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With kids hitting the streets tomorrow night for trick-or-treating, State Police urge concerned parents to find accurate information regarding the presence of sex offenders and predators in their neighborhoods.  Scott Carwile has more…

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The Department of Health and Hospitals says the state has banned another compound that is used in synthetic marijuana. Michelle Southern reports.

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The final televised US Senate debate before the November fourth election saw the three main candidates taking shots at each other. US Senator Mary Landrieu continued to tout her clout in Congress but Retired Air Force Col Rob Maness was prepared for that argument…:

Cut 4  (11)  “breaking the law”

Landrieu says the biggest difference between she and Congressman Bill Cassidy is their stance on retirement. The incumbent says Cassidy has voted four times to raise the social security age to 70 and he said it will not hurt anyone….

Cut 5  (16)  “get nothing back”

Cassidy also dismissed Landrieu’s claim that her seniority is good for Louisiana…:

Cut 6 (13)  “she’s not very powerful”

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With kids hitting the streets tomorrow night for trick-or-treating, State Police urge concerned parents to find accurate information regarding the presence of sex offenders and predators in their neighborhoods.  Sgt. Nick Manale says you can find this information online at lsp-dot-org…

CUT 7 (12)  “avoid that house”

Their online Sex Offender Registry link provides parish by parish information on registered sex offenders in communities and neighborhoods.  You can also sign up to be automatically notified if a sex offender moves within a specified location of your residence.  Manale says Louisiana law prohibits sex offenders from engaging in any type of Halloween activity…

Cut 8 (08)   “around children”

Manale asks that everyone keep safety in mind this Halloween.  He encourages drivers to be especially careful considering the increase in pedestrian traffic expected tomorrow night…

Cut 9 (12)  “of that child” 

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The Department of Health and Hospitals says the state has banned another compound that is used in synthetic marijuana. They say the designer drug, sold under the names “Mojo” and “Spice,” has been blamed for the hospitalization of more than 125 residents in the Baton Rouge area since October 3rd. Louisiana Poison Control Director Mark Ryan:

Cut 10 (12)  “just yet”

Gov. Bobby Jindal said in a statement that law enforcement in Louisiana will stop at nothing to protect the people here and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law anyone who is selling these drugs. Ryan says “MAB-CHMINACA” is a very new drug that’s putting some users in the intensive care unit. He says they are finding it in various places:

cut 11 (10)  “vapor shots”

Ryan says these synthetic drugs are in no way natural or safe and they are specifically designed to be abused…:

cut 12 (09)  “pay the price”

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With mid-term elections days away, a survey of small business owners shows a lack of confidence that Washington D.C. will be able to fix the countries economic problems. State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business Dawn Starns says 6/10 small business owners believe there is too much uncertainty in the economy for their business to grow…:

Cut 13 (09)  “the backbone”

Starns says the survey also found that the smaller businesses were the most pessimistic. She says 76% of small business owners expect that either politics are policies will make things worse for them…:

Cut 14 (11)  “main problem”

Starns says almost all candidates running claim to care about small business but there’s a clear sense among small business owners that Washington isn’t listening to their needs…:

Cut 15  (10)  “environment”

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The Saints will look to repeat their terrific performance against the Packers when they visit NFC South rival Carolina tonight. Last Sunday, Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Mark Ingram rushed for a career-high 172 in a 44-23 win over Green Bay. Brees says Ingram’s strong game opened up plays for the passing attack

Cut 16  (20)   “those matchups”

The Saints have had trouble winning on the road. New Orleans last regular season road victory came against Atlanta on November 21st. But Brees says there’s confidence they can get the job done tonight

Cut 17  (12)   “our game”

A win for the Saints and they can move into first place in the NFC South. The Panthers have failed to win their last three games, but they should get a boost with the return of running back DeAngelo Williams, who has missed the last six games because of injuries. Defensive End Cam Jordan on the challenges Williams brings to the defense

Cut 18 (14) “about us”

According to statistics released this morning, over 236,000 registered voters took advantage of early voting. Eric Gill has more…

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A sports information and wearable technology company has developed a mouth guard with a chip that logs information about how hard a football player is hit and LSU is the only college using them this year. Michelle Southern reports.

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According to statistics released this morning, over 236,000 registered voters took advantage of the early voting period that ended yesterday. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says the final day saw 47,000 casting an early ballot…

CUT 3 (07) “what that means”

Statistics show Orleans led the way with over 23,000 early voters followed by East Baton Rouge Parish with over 22,000 participating. Schedler says this year’s totals are short of the 356,000 early voters that turned out for the 2012 election…

CUT 4 (08)  “voter turnout”

The 2012 Presidential election had a 68-percent voter turnout. Schedler had predicted a 45 to 50-percent voter turnout for Tuesday’s election, based on historical data. Now that he has figures for this year’s early voting, he thinks turnout could go up to 54-percent. Schedler hopes voters prove his prediction wrong on November 4th…

CUT 5 (06)  “for the country”

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Weekend temperatures across the state are expected to be the coolest so far this season. A cold front is moving across the state today, but Chris Nuttall, with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, says not to expect cooler temperatures just yet…

CUT 6 (10)  “during the weekend”

A second cold front will bring cooler air and temperatures will begin to drop. Friday night overnight lows are expected to drop into the 40s across most of the state, with some locations possibly having lows in the 30s. Saturday, afternoon highs will be in the 60s statewide. Nuttall says these temps are unusually low…

CUT 7 (06) “below normal”

Nuttall says to enjoy the cooler temperatures while they last…

CUT 8 (07) “into the seventies”

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A sports information and wearable technology company has developed a mouth guard with a chip that logs information about how hard a football player is hit and LSU is the only college using them this year. i1 (eye-one) Biometrics CEO Jesse Harper says not only does the chip log the intensity of the impact, but also where they were hit…:

CUT 9 (13)  “and check on him”

Harper says the data can show the severity and location of impact which can assist in proper decision making by the training staff should they decide to remove the player from the field of play for further medical evaluation. Harper says they are working to make the sport of football safer for players…:

CUT 10 (08)  “these players are taking”

Harper says this technology can also measure things like the difference in head impacts on turf versus grass. He says about 30 LSU players have been using this mouth guard since practice began this year and the feedback from the trainers has been phenomenal…:

CUT 11 (11) “like we wanted“

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Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz has endorsed Calhoun Republican Zach Dasher in Louisiana’s 5th District Congressional race. Cruz, who is considering a presidential run in 2016, is a favorite among the tea party movement. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this is a significant endorsement for Dasher…

CUT 12 (11) “has received”

A recent poll by the Glascock Group shows Dasher gaining ground with a week to go until election day. Stockley says you don’t need a poll to know that Dasher is a strong contender in this election…

CUT  13 (06) “in the runoff”

Stockley says the endorsement from Cruz and the support Dasher has from the “Duck Dynasty” family has given him momentum going into November 4th. Stockley says this is a last minute attempt for Dasher to rally Republican voters to his side…

cut 14 (05) “trying to do”

The final televised US Senate debate before the November 4th election takes place tonight. Scott Carwile reports…

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Governor Bobby Jindal has reportedly gained 13 pounds over the past several months. Could this be a Presidential move? Jeff Palermo reports.

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A new poll on the 5th District race shows incumbent US Senator Vance McAllister failing to make the runoff. Michelle Southern reports.

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Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu will face off with Republican challengers Congressman Bill Cassidy and retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness in a televised US Senate debate tonight. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says this will be voters’ last chance to see all three major candidates before Election Day…

Cut 4  (07)  “their campaigns”

He says none of the three candidates have enough support to win the election outright next Tuesday. Hogan thinks Landrieu will be aggressive towards Cassidy during the debate…

Cut 5  (12)  “see as problematic”

Hogan says it will be interesting to see whether or not Maness will use this debate to differentiate himself from fellow Republican candidate Cassidy. The debate will begin at 7PM. Check your local listing for stations airing the debate. Hogan says Cassidy will keep tying Landrieu to Democratic policies and President Obama…

Cut 6 (09)  “to most voters”

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Is Governor Bobby Jindal packing on the weight to prepare for a possible Presidential campaign? National Review Online says a Jindal source reported the Louisiana governor has gained 13 pounds over the past few months. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Jindal has always been small and skinny…:

CUT 7 (08)  “gain a few pounds”

Cross says usually when a politician is preparing a possible Presidential run they will work to lose weight to get ready for the campaign trail. In Jindal’s case it would be to gain weight. Cross says voters take appearance into account…:

Cut 8 (11)   “way too skinny”

Cross says this is probably a sign that someone has told Jindal it might be a good idea to beef up if he intends to seek Presidency…:

Cut 9 (07)  “to voters” 

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A new poll on the 5th District race shows incumbent US Senator Vance McAllister failing to make the runoff. The Glascock survey of 500 respondents has the incumbent with 15.7%, trailing Republican Ralph Abraham at 24% and Democrat Jamie Mayo at 18%. Pollster Darrell Glascock says these results were surprising…:

Cut 10 (12)  “would not make the runoff”

Glascock attributes this latest change in the numbers to the Duck Dynasty crew and their support of family member Republican Zach Dasher who got 15.1% in this poll…:

cut 11 (13)  “for second spot”

Glascock says according to his numbers Dr. Abraham is almost guaranteed a spot in the runoff. He says if Jamie Mayo keeps up his numbers and can get Democrats and minorities out to the polls, then he’s got the second spot…:

cut 12 (10)  “of Jamie”

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The state of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit to get the US Army Corps of Engineers to spend $3 billion dollars to repair coastal wetlands that were damaged as a result of the Mississippi Gulf River Outlet or “Mr Go.” Jerome Zeringue, chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority says the Corps argues the state should pay 35% of the three billion…:

Cut 13 (09)  “Federal expense”

“Mr Go” is now closed and Zeringue says it’s Louisiana’s interpretation that the Corps would pay 100% of the wetlands damage created by the restoration canal. He says this process has been in a stalemate for the last couple of years and they’ve filed the lawsuit to move things along…:

Cut 14 (12)  “of projects”

Zergingue says they’ve repeatedly tried to negotiate an agreement with the Corps to no avail. He says this is not the kind of suit that is seeking damages but it needs to be resolved…:

Cut 15  (10)  “we appreciate that”

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For the third time this season, ULM will play a team out of the S-E-C this weekend. The Warhawks are at Texas A-and-M for an 11 A-M kickoff Saturday morning. Coach Todd Berry says whether it’s a team out of the SEC or Sun Belt, he wants his team to prepare the same way

Cut 16  (17)   “teammates”

The Aggies have lost three in a row and they are considering a change at quarterback. But despite all of that, Texas A-and-M leads the SEC in total offense and passing offense. Berry says he’s impressed with the Aggies offensive line….

Cut 17  (16)   “anymore”

The Saints head to Charlotte later today for tomorrow night’s NFC South match-up with the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans’ defense should have a little more confidence, after holding a good Green Bay team to two touchdowns and only one in the second half. Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan playing better later in games has been a point of emphasis

Cut 18 (14) “of it”

Last Sunday, the Saints defense had to deal with Aaron Rogers, tomorrow night it’s Cam Newton. Ryan says Newton is exciting to watch, but they need to get him on the ground…

Cut 19 (11)   “platter going”

Sasol announces they’ll move forward with plans to build an $8.1 billion dollar ethane cracker and chemical complex near its existing Westlake facility in Calcasieu Parish. Eric Gill reports…

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The storming of the field in Tiger Stadium was exciting, but crews are now working to repair the damage. Michelle Southern reports.

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Sasol has announced plans to move forward with the building of an $8.1 billion dollar ethane cracker and chemical complex near its existing Westlake facility. Construction is set to begin next year. Governor Bobby Jindal says that Sasol’s investment doesn’t stop there…

CUT 3 (13) “nine billion dollars”

Jindal says this investment will create 500 direct new jobs with an annual salary of $88,000. Louisiana Economic Develpoment estimates that the project will create an additional 5,000 construction jobs and nearly 2,400 indirect jobs. Jindal says Sasol’s investment shows that Louisiana is open for business…

CUT 4 (09)  “Louisiana can compete”

This investment by the South African company could turn into a $22 billion dollar venture if a proposed gas-to-liquids plant is also built. Sasol President and CEO, David Constable says they are thrilled to expand their presence in Louisiana…

CUT 5 (09)  “energy infrastructure”

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According to the American Automobile Association, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Louisiana is the lowest it’s been in four years. The Bayou State’s average price has fallen to $2.88 per gallon. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says this is a surprising turn of events considering the geopolitical tensions around the world…

CUT 6 (07)  “since 2010″

Redman says current geopolitical tensions are not the current driver when it comes to the price at the pump. He says today it’s more of a fundamental driver, supply and demand…

CUT 7 (11) “$81 a barrel”

He says there is a healthy inventory of crude oil which is keeping gasoline prices down. Redman says, as we head into November and the holiday travel season, prices at the pump could continue to fall…

CUT 8 (07) “sometime November”

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LSU fans had a lot of fun storming the field on Saturday night after the thrilling victory over an undefeated top 5 Ole Miss team, but crews are now working to fix the damage. Assistant Sports Turf Manager Hunter Sexton says it wasn’t nearly as bad as they thought it would be…:

CUT 9 (08)  “from us”

LSU was fined $5000 by the SEC for allowing its fans to rush the field. Sexton says the biggest issue was people using keys and pocket knives to cut out sections of the field as a souvenir…:

CUT 10 (05)  “in their pockets”

Sexton says there were about a dozen spots where they needed to replace turf, but the other areas were filled in with sand just like after any game. He says the bi-week will help get the sod growing again and the field should be just fine before the Alabama game November 8th. Sexton says it was exciting and he’s glad fans got to experience that.

CUT 11 (11) “tear it up too bad“

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The Affordable Care Act was a hot topic during a televised US Senate debate last night, between Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu and Republican challenger Rob Maness. Maness says if elected, he’ll seek to yank out Obamacare by the roots

CUT 12 (10) “flat wrong”

Landrieu supported the Affordable Care Act when it passed and says she would vote for it again, because it’s provided thousands of low-income families in Louisiana a chance at purchasing health insurance

CUT  13 (07) “affordable”

Maness disagrees with the notion that Obamacare is affordable, especially for small business owners

cut 14 (09) “create jobs”

Landrieu admits the Affordable Care Act is not perfect, but there are many good provisions in the law

(Cassidy was invited to last night’s debate, but elected not to show up.)

cut 15 (06) “for it”

The early voting period for the November 4th election ends today at 6PM.  Scott Carwile has more…

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With a week to go before the November 4th election the debate rages on over who would be the better person to serve as Louisiana Senator, Bill Cassidy or Mary Landrieu. Michelle Southern reports.

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Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson has cut two new commercials endorsing his nephew, Republican 5th Congressional District candidate Zach Dasher. Michelle Southern reports…:

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The early voting period for the November 4th election ends today.  Voters can cast their early ballot from 8:30AM til 6:00PM.  Secretary of State Tom Schedler says, thus far, ealry voting in Louisiana has been brisk…

Cut 4  (08)  “30,000 a day”

Schedler says, if the pace continues, he expects in the neighborhood of 250,000 voters to take advantage of the early voting period.  He says this is a convenient way to vote and people can get it done relatively quickly.  Schedler says someone texted him and told him it only took two minutes…

Cut 5  (09)  “ten minutes”

Schedler encourages early voters to study the ballot before heading to the polls.  There are many candidates who have withdrawn from the election whose name will be on the ballot.  He says there are also 14 Constitutional Amendments and many local propositions, as well.  Schedler says it’s important to know about these so you can make an informed decision…

Cut 6 (09)  “familiar with them”

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With a week to go before the November 4th election the debate rages on over who would be the better person to serve as Louisiana Senator, Bill Cassidy or Mary Landrieu. The Congressman says Landrieu represents Washington D.C. politics…:

CUT 7 (08)  “Barack Obama”

Cassidy’s criticism of Landrieu has not changed throughout his campaign and he continues to say that the Senator votes with the President 97% of the time and would vote for Obamacare tomorrow if she could. He says Landrieu constantly takes credit for getting Federal aid for Louisiana but it wasn’t just her…:

Cut 8 (10)   “as well”

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says his sister has clout in Congress and will always push to get Louisiana it’s fair share

Cut 9 (09)  “Senator there” 

Mayor Landrieu says if we don’t send the incumbent back to Washington we’re going to be in a huge mess if another storm hits. He says getting money to rebuild is not possible without a big presence in Washington D.C….:

Cut 10 (06)  “of the state”

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There’s another huge Mega Millions jackpot tonight with a $252 million dollar grand prize. Louisiana Lottery spokeswoman Kimberly Chopin says the current run on Mega Millons has been rolling since August 26th…:

cut 11 (05)  “tonight’s drawing”

Chopin says neither Mega Millions or Powerball was hit over the weekend. The Powerball jackpot for tomorrow night’s drawing is $142 million. She says the cash value of the one-dollar Mega Millions ticket is massive…:

cut 12 (07)  “cash payout”

Chopin says this is just the second highest Mega Millions jackpot this year with the largest being $400 million in March. She says this is jackpot is in the Top 20 in the game’s history…:

Cut 13 (07)  “end of august”

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Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson has cut two new commercials endorsing his nephew, Republican 5th Congressional District candidate Zach Dasher. In the spot, Robertson says Bibles and guns are what brought us here, and Bible’s and guns will keep us here and Dasher believes in both. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley…:

Cut 14 (06)  “the big guns”

Dasher is up against Democrat Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo and fellow Republican challengers including incumbent Congressman Vance McAllister, Ralph Abraham, Harris Brown and Clyde Holloway. Stockley says these ads certainly won’t hurt Dasher in the race because a lot of people still don’t know who he is…:

Cut 15  (10)  “name recognition”

Stockley says this is a close race so it’s hard to tell if these commercials, which will reportedly run through election day November 4th, will give Dasher a boost. He says they know there are a lot of voters in the district who are sportsman and very evangelical that will be warm to the ads…:

Cut 16  (12)   “Dasher’s direction”

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The Pelicans tip-off the NBA regular season tonight by hosting the Orlando Magic. New Orleans has aspirations of battling through the very difficult Western Conference and reaching the playoffs for first time since 2011. The Pels have bolstered their roster with the additions of Omer Asik, John Salmons and Jimmer Fredette and Coach Monty Williams says getting off to a fast start is important

Cut 17  (10)   “builds confidence”

Last season, a rash of injuries kept the Pelicans from competing for a playoff spot. But power forward Anthony Davis took major steps towards becoming a super star, averaging 21 points a game. New Orleans also has some guards who can score, Jrue Holiday, Eric Gordon and Tyreke Evans. Evans says hopefully they can put it all together this season

Cut 18 (11) “best of it”

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Louisiana Tech is 4-and-0 in Conference USA heading into Saturday’s homecoming match-up against Western Kentucky. Safety Kentrell Brice says the team is exicted they are undefeated in league action, but there’s more work to do…

Cut 19 (12)   “1-and-0″

The Bulldogs are doing an excellent job forcing turnovers as they’s produced 20 of them this season. Brice has an interception and three forced fumbles and the Ruston native gives credit to Tech’s defensive coordinator

Cut 20 (10)  “create so many turnovers”

Louisiana State Police say a head-on collision in Assumption Parish has taken the life of a 10-year-old girl and sent three others to the hospital. Eric Gill has more…

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The brother of the Gretna man who lost his life at Tiger Stadium Saturday night during the game says Brian Tingley died doing what he loved. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Louisiana State Police say a head-on collision in Assumption Parish has taken the life of a 10-year-old girl and sent three others to the hospital. Trooper Evan Harrell says a Honda Civic was traveling south on LA-1 in Napoleonville and crossed the center line where a Nissan Altima was traveling north…

CUT 3 (06) “struck head-on”

Harrell says the Altima tried to avoid the Civic, but was struck head-on. He says Naveah Pierson of Gray was not restrained at the time of the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene. Harrell says the three others involved in the crash were not seriously injured…

CUT 4 (03)  “in the area”

Harrell says impairment is not a suspected factor in this crash and the investigation is ongoing. He says this is a tragic reminder that children of all ages should be properly restrained while riding in a vehicle…

CUT 5 (11)  “at all times”

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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office says a Prairieville man is under arrest for allegedly ramming a vehicle over and over while his wife and another male victim were inside. Major Ward Webb says 33-year-old Gerald Asay saw his wife in a car another man was driving and got upset

CUT 6 (10)  “in the last collision”

Webb says the suspect rammed into the back of the car his estranged wife was in while they were at a red light and that caused them to hit another car…:

CUT 7 (05) “moderate injuries”

Webb says at least 6 people were injured in the crash. Asay faces multiple charges including two counts of attempted first-degree murder murder, three counts of negligent injuring, aggravated criminal damage to property and reckless operation. Webb says the suspect also had a passenger in his car…:

CUT 8 (03) “his vehicle”

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A Suffolk University poll on Louisiana’s US Senate race shows the two front-runners in a statistical dead heat leading up to next Tuesday’s election. 36-percent said they would vote for Democrat incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu in the primary, while 35-percent chose Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy. Dr. Michael Henderson, Director of LSU’s Public Policy Lab, says this poll is different than most…

CUT 9 (12)  “would be”

He says this poll actually takes a look at the primary and includes retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness. Maness polled 11-percent of the vote. However, when the poll shifts to a Landrieu-Cassidy runoff, it shows Cassidy with a 7-point lead over the incumbent. Henderson says that lead is a little bigger than what we’ve seen in other surveys…

CUT 10 (05)  “seeing in polling”

The poll surveyed 500 voters across the state October 23-26. Henderson says it’s rare for a three-term Senator, like Landrieu, to be considered an underdog going into an election…

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The brother of the Gretna man who died during the LSU game Saturday night says that’s how Brian Tingley would have wanted to go. Athletic officials released a statement saying it appears the fan suffered a heart attack in the 4th quarter of the Tigers 10-7 win over Ole Miss. Ross Tingley says his brother was a 35 year season-ticket holder…:

CUT 12 (09) “he was there”

East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark says the 59-year-old was pronounced dead at 11:25 Saturday night. Tingley says it didn’t matter if LSU was having a bad year, his brother never missed a game…:

CUT  13 (09) “happily at least”

Dr. Clark says the Plaquemines Parish coroner’s office is handling the investigation but they found the fan died from complications related to heart disease. Tingley says his brother is survived by his loving wife…:

cut 14 (08) “good person”

The spelling of the deceased LSU fan’s last name has been corrected on this version.

We are now eight days away from the November 4th primary election and polls still show a considerable amount of undecided voters.  Scott Carwile has more…

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With just over a week to go before election day, there is still a lot of uncertainty looming in the two big Congressional races. Michelle Southern reports.

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Les Miles wrapped up an emotional 24 hours with another fourth quarter come from behind win over the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday night. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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We are now eight days away from the November 4th primary election. Polls still show a considerable amount of undecided voters. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says, at this point, candidates kind of throw most undecideds out the window…

Cut 4  (11)  “that category”

Pinsonat says if voters are undecided this late in the campaign, they are not likely to vote. He says in the final week of the campaign, candidates, especially in the US Senate race, will begin talking more about themselves and why you should vote for them…

Cut 5  (10)  “and Landrieu”

He says you’ll still see national ads attacking Bill Cassidy and Senator Mary Landrieu in the US Senate race. Pinsonat says you can expect both Democrats and Republicans to concentrate on their “ground game” and “get out the vote” strategies. He says these are being discussed as “game changers”, but Pinsonat isn’t so sure about that…

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The man who died at Tiger Stadium towards the end of LSU’s dramatic 10-7 win over Ole Miss has been identified. East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Doctor Beau Clark says it appears 59-year-old Brian Tinley of Plaquemines Parish died of natural causes

CUT 7 (08)  “this point”

Clark says Tingley died from complications related to cardiovacular disease…

Cut 8 (03)   “prior to that”

Clark says Tingley was pronounced dead at 11:25 on Saturday night. LSU released a statement that said Tingley appeared to have suffered a heart attack in the lower bowl of the south end zone. Clark says every effort was made to resuscitate Tingley….

Cut 9 (03)  “not enough” 

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With just over a week to go before election day, there is still a lot of uncertainty looming in the two big Congressional races. In the 5th District ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says things are starting to become a tad more clear that the front-runners could be Congressman Vance McAllister and Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo…:

Cut 10 (13)  “and Harris Brown”

Stockley says Mayo will get the Democratic Vote in the District and McAllister has a substantial among of name recognition. But he says with such a large district, there is always the possibility of a surprise. With Zach Dasher, Harris Brown or Dr. Ralph Abraham — it’s all about who can get out the vote…:

cut 11 (12)  “create the upset”

LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says anything could happen in the 6th District too. He says what you’re basically seeing now is a last minute effort by candidates to gather as many votes as they can. Hogan says Garrett Graves appears to be the biggest threat…:

cut 12 (13)  “gathering support”

Hogan says there are so many candidates vying for the 6th District seat that it would be difficult to poll at this point to get a good idea of who is ahead. He says common sense would tell you that former Governor Edwin Edwards is going to make the runoff…:

Cut 13 (13)  “groups of voters”

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Louisiana soybean farmers are reporting that this year’s harvest is one of their best yet. LSU AgCenter Soybean Specialist, Ron Levy, says the state’s average yield will be between 53 and 54 bushels per acre. He says this the state’s best crop ever…

Cut 14 (10)  “for Louisiana”

He says several growers in north Louisiana are reporting 80 bushels an acre, while some in northeast Louisiana have broken the 100 bushel mark. Levy says this crop is not only a tribute to the producers hard work, but it is also important to the economy of the state…

Cut 15  (10)  ” to Louisiana”

Levy says the quality of the soybeans produced in Louisiana this year is outstanding. He says you can find soybeans in many products that we use on a daily basis like vegetable oil and animal feed. Soybean meal is also added to many food products due to it’s high protein value. Levy says farmers aren’t the only ones that benefit from soybeans…

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Louisiana Tech is one of 12 teams in the FBS that is undefeated in conference play. The Bulldogs improved to 4-and-0 in league action by beating Conference USA rival Southern Miss 31-20. The Bulldogs usually count on Kenneth Dixon to lead their rushing attack, but he was a weapon in the passing game, catching six passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns. Head Coach Skip Holtz…

Cut 17  (19)   “the air”

Quarterback Cody Sokol threw three touchdown passes and had 423 yards through the air. The Bulldogs held the Golden Eagle to negative 31 rushing yards and they picked off two passes. Holtz says it was a complete team effort

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The LSU Tigers won an old fashion type of game on Saturday night against Ole Miss. They used a powerful running game and outstanding defense to beat the Rebels 10-7. The defense frustrated Ole Miss quarterback Bo Wallace, holding him to 176 yards passing and the Tigers running game produced 264 yards on the ground. Quarterback Anthony Jennings threw for 142 yards and a touchdown…

Cut 19 (15)   “stop us”

It was an emotional game for Head Coach Les Miles. His 91-year-old mother, Martha Miles, passed away on Friday night. After the win, the players gave Miles the game ball..

Cut 20 (19)  “great team”

A record number of people are expected to be inside Tiger Stadium Saturday for the LSU/Ole Miss game. Michelle Southern reports.

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A New Orleans-area man, who recently traveled to an Ebola-infected country, is being monitored by the Department of Health and Hospitals. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Tomorrow will be the biggest day of the season on the LSU campus as 3rd ranked, undefeated Ole Miss comes to town. It’s also Homecoming and university officials are urging fans to arrive early and attend ESPN’s College Gameday. Parking Director Adam Smith says it’ll help everyone if you plan to come to campus earlier than you normally would…:

CUT 3 (13) “on campus”

Kickoff for the LSU-Ole Miss game is scheduled for 6:15pm and the game will be televised on ESPN. Activities will start early as the GameDay crew will be live from the parade grounds starting at 8am. Smith says, some fans are finding this inconvenient, but the postgame plan will be the same with a southbound contraflow planned on Nicholson…:

CUT 4 (10)  “traffic flow”

Smith says you can get live traffic and parking updates online at lsusports.net/parking. The game is sold out as a record crowd of over 102,000 fans are expected for the contest between the SEC West Division rivals. Smith says that’s a lot of people to be in one place so he requests the purple and gold nation to be patient…:

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A West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested for allegedly using his badge to have sex with prostitutes. Baton Rouge Police Department Corporal L Jean McKneely says their investigation began when informants told detectives that a law enforcement officer was coercing them into having sex. He says Deputy Florian Deutsch (doich) arranged to meet a prostitute at a motel Thursday…

CUT 6 (10)  “the young lady”

McKneeley says their investigation revealed that this was not Deutsch’s first time to proposition a prostitute. He says Deutsch would use Backpage-dot-com to make contact with these individuals…

CUT 7 (10) “work as prostitutes”

He says Deutsch would inform the prostitutes he was a police officer and if they had sex with him, he would not arrest them. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office fired Deutsch when BRPD informed them about the arrest. McKneely says Deutsch was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison…(Deutsch is charged with malfeasance in office, prostitution, and abuse of office.”

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The Department of Health and Hospitals is monitoring a New Orleans-area man for signs of the Ebola virus. State Health Officer, Dr. Jimmy Guidry, says the Centers for Disease Control informed them about a man who had recently traveled to one of the Ebola-infected countries. Guidry says DHH immediately followed up with the man…

CUT 9 (12)  “with any symptoms”

Guidry says the man agreed to be monitored for 21 days to make sure he doesn’t come down with any symptoms. The man is considered to be low risk for Ebola since he had no contact with any Ebola patients while abroad. Guidry says the CDC leaves it up to state health officials and the individual whether or not the individual will remain confined to their home during the 21-day Ebola monitoring period…

CUT 10 (09)  “21 days”

Guidry says two Louisiana residents have recently returned from Ebola-impacted areas and both agreed to stay home for the 21 days. He says as we learn more facts about Ebola, some of the fear associated with the virus is subsiding. Guidry says there are no cases of Ebola in Louisiana and he feels comfortable that medical personnel are prepared if a case should develop in the state…

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For the tenth time in the television show’s history, ESPN College GameDay will broadcast live tomorrow morning on the LSU campus. Host Chris Fowler says of course they’ll talk a lot about the game between the Tigers and Ole Miss and they’ll also highlight the great tailgating that goes on before the game…

CUT 12 (12) “like here”

The Tigers head into tomorrow night’s game as a slight underdog against the undefeated Rebels. Fowler says the match-up is intriguing because LSU is tough to beat at home, and they are trying to knock off a national title contender

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ULM will play its first home football game since September 27th when they take on Texas State tomorrow night in Malone Stadium. The Warhawks are 3-and-3 on the season, but rank last in the Sun Belt for points per game. Warhawks Quarterback Pete Thomas says they’ve been working to correct that…

cut 14 (06) “making them”

The Warhawks are 2-and-1 in the Sun Belt and in the middle of the pack in conference standings. Thomas says winning the conference and playing in a bowl game are two goals that are still in reach

cut 15 (10) “get those done”