Get ready to see a bunch of TV ads in the governor’s race. Jeff Palermo has the story..:
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Secretary of State Tom Schedler says only 39% of voters in Louisiana turned in a ballot for the primary Saturday and he hopes to see much more show up for the November election. He says there are another 153 races to be decided statewide in addition to the headliners of governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Early voting begins November 7th.

Authorities in Tangipahoa Parish say a 14-year-old has been arrested after allegedly making an online threat against Hammond Schools early this morning. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards says the suspect was taken into custody around 9AM. Edwards says the FBI was first alerted about the online threat…:
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He says the juvenile is charged with terrorizing.

The heavy rainfall and strong winds this past weekend have created headaches for sugarcane farmers as they harvest their crop. LSU Ag Center sugarcane specialist, Kenneth Gravois, says there will be some losses because the cane was knocked down by the wind and rain, but hopefully the rest of the harvest will go smoothly…
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The ad wars have erupted in Louisiana’s governor’s race. Democrat John Bel Edwards has a new TV ad that tells viewers Republican David Vitter only offers deception and hypocrisy. The Republican Governor’s Association released a spot that calls Edwards just another Obama liberal. UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says a negative tone has already been set in this race..:
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He says Vitter will run an aggressive campaign against Edwards trying to do anything he can to damage his reputation.

We’re expected to get more information today from state officials about what they call a major strip club undercover bust on Bourbon Street. The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control say the month long “Operation Trick or Treat” will reveal specific names and charges against numerous strip clubs, including drugs, prostitution and lewd and immoral acts.

In the November 21st runoff election, voters will decide who will become the next Lt. Governor between Democrat Kip Holden and Republican Billy Nungesser. Eric Gill reports..:
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The Hammond Police Department says they’ve arrested a 14-year-old boy into the case of alleged threats made against area schools on social media last night. Authorities insinuate the action was likely a “prank.” The charge is terrorizing.

In the November 21st runoff election, voters will decide who will become the next Lt. Governor. The election pits Democrat Kip Holden against Republican Billy Nungesser. Holden says his accomplishments as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish are examples of what he could do for the state as Lt. Governor…:
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Nungesser, the former President of Plaquemines Parish, says the Lt. Governor’s promotes tourism which he would expand to include hunting and fishing. He says the people of Sportsman’s Paradise should have their concerns addressed…:
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Early voting begins November 7th.

According to the Tangipahoa Parish School System website, an arrest has been made in the case of the threats against Hammond area schools last night via social media. It indicates the juvenile confessed to posting the threatening message. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and Hammond Police conducted a sweep of various campuses this morning but they say no contraband was found. School officials say normal activities may resume.

The massive amounts of rainfall we’ve had in Louisiana over the past several days has been hurting the sugarcane industry as farmers harvest their crop. LSU Ag Center sugarcane specialist, Kenneth Gravois, says sugarcane farmers are equipped to handle the wet conditions in the field, but its still has a negative financial impact for producers…:
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Gravois says sugarcane farmers were enjoying ideal harvesting conditions, until this past weekend, which saw some areas get 10 inches of rain.

The World Health Organization announces ham, sausage, and other processed meats could lead to colon, stomach, and other cancers. Eric Gill reports…:
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The State Office of Alcohol Tobacco Control and State Police say they will be announcing the results of a major strip club undercover operation on Bourbon Street. They say names will be released and the charges against numerous strip clubs, including drugs, prostitution and lewd acts.

After a disappointing turnout of just 39-percent in the primary, Secretary of State Tom Schedler hopes for bigger numbers in the November 21st runoff. He says there are a lot of important items on that ballot headlines by the governor’s race, Lt. governor and attorney general. He says another 153 races still need to be decided statewide so citizens should exercise that right…:
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Early voting is Nov. 7-14.

The heavy rainfall and strong winds we saw this past weekend has created some headaches for sugarcane farmers as they harvest their crop. LSU Ag Center sugarcane specialist, Kenneth Gravois, says the wet harvesting conditions make it more difficult and costly for the farmers. And he says moving the crop to the mills can create problems on the roads…:
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After a low turnout of just 39-percent in the primary, Secretary of State Tom Schedler urges voters to get out for the runoff on November 21st. Jeff Palermo has more….

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The wind and rains that rolled through Louisiana the last several days could have a negative effect on the state’s sugar cane crop. Across Acadiana, acres of stalks have been flattened by the high winds from the remnants of Hurricane Patricia and many areas remain flooded. This could have an impact on harvesting and affect the quality of the crop. Sugar cane farming is a $2 billion dollar industry in the state.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards has received the endorsement of the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association. LA-Politics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says the accusations that a private investigator, employed by a firm working for Republican David Vitter’s campaign, taped a conversation involving Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand may have played a big role in the Sheriff’s Association endorsing Edwards…

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Vitter is endorsed by the state’s Oil and Gas Political Action Committee.

The November 7th top-10 matchup between LSU and Alabama in Tuscaloosa is already generating excitement. The Tigers are undefeated and a game ahead of the Crimson Tide in the SEC West. Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports’ Brant Garrison says LSU always brings lots of energy, but Bama fans are even more fired up that they could take the Tigers spot in the standings…

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She says hotel bookings are racking up and will no doubt be completely sold out that weekend.

Two of Louisiana’s major political factions have endorsed gubernatorial candidates, Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican David Vitter. Emelie Gunn has more….

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The man accused in the shooting death of Shreveport Police Officer Thomas LaValley has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder. 27-year-old Grover Cannon entered his plea in state court Monday. LaValley was fatally shot while responding to a family dispute in August. Prosecutors have indicated that they will seek the death penalty against Cannon. Cannon’s next hearing is scheduled for December 21st.

The World Health Organization has announced that ham, sausage, and other processed meats could lead to colon, stomach, and other cancers. The WHO has classified processed meat as “carcinogenic to humans” and red meat as “probably carcinogenic”. LSU Health Sciences Center Registered Dietician Leigh Ann Burns says this report is in no way suggesting you need to become a vegetarian…

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Burns suggests limiting your intake of these meats and increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet.

The excitement is already building for the November 7th matchup between number 4 LSU and and number 7 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Brant Garrison, with Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports, says hotel bookings are racking up and will no doubt be completely sold out that weekend…

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Because both teams are on a bye this weekend, there’s plenty of time for the hype for this game to keep growing.

The gubernatorial runoff is off and running as the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association has endorsed Democratic candidate John Bel Edwards. LA-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Republican David Vitter made an aggressive push to get an early endorsement from the Sheriffs. He says Edwards comes from a long line of law enforcement so he had more of an advantage when it came to getting their support…

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Vitter did get the support of the state’s Oil and Gas Political Action Committee.

World Health Organization researchers have found a link between processed meats, like ham and sausage, and cancer. The group placed processed meats in the same danger category as cigarettes and asbestos. Leigh Ann Burns, Registered Dietician with the LSU Health Sciences Center, says people should not equate the cancer risk of eating processed meats to cigarettes…

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The meat industry says the classification is unfair because cancer is a complex disease not caused by a single food.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler hopes for a larger voter turn out for the November 21st runoff. The headline items on the November 21st ballot are the governor, lt. governor, and attorney general races. Schedler says there are another 153 races to be decided statewide.

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Only 39-percent of voters participated in the primary.

There’s a lot of anticipation for the top-10 matchup between LSU and Alabama on November 7th. Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports’s Brant Garrison says she’s not sure if this game is as big as 2011′s “Game of the Century”, but it’s always more fun when there’s something on the table to be won…

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LSU is the only undefeated team in the SEC and are one game ahead of Alabama in the standings.