On the eve of Election Day, the newest JMC Analytics poll shows Democrat John Bel Edwards with 47 percent of the vote, and Republican David Vitter with 43 percent. Edwards was above 50 percent in the JMC poll earlier this week. LAPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says the Syrian refugee issue has helped Vitter gain ground…:
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But he says it’ll be a challenge for Vitter to catchup quick enough before tomorrow’s election.

The Joint Legislative Budget committee today approved Governor Bobby Jindal’s plan to plug the state’s 487-million dollar budget deficit. Both candidates said they would reject the budget if elected because it doesn’t solve any problems long term.

A recent report, compiled by Morning Consult, shows that Governor Bobby Jindal is the second least popular governor in the nation. The report shows only 35-percent of Louisiana voters approve of Jindal’s performance.

It’s Click It or Ticket time as we enter the weekend before the Thanksgiving Holiday. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says nobody wants to remember the holidays tragicly and buckling up has been proven to save lives. He says in addition to checking for seatbelt violations, troopers will also be on the lookout for motorists drinking and driving..:
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Reichardt says they’ll be increased patrols between November 22 until the 29th.

State Police say a man involved in a fatal hit and run crash this morning in West Baton Rouge Parish is in custody and it’s believed he was driving drunk when the incident occurred, then ran from the scene. They say an investigation revealed 27-year-old Nicholas Porche ran a flashing red light in Erwinville and collided with another pickup truck. The driver of that truck, 53-year-old Michael Holmes of Ventress, was pronounced dead on the scene. Troopers were able to locate Porche in a sugarcane field a few hours later and his charges include 4th Offense DWI and Vehicular Homicide.

Tomorrow is Election Day in Louisiana. The statewide ballot is highlighted by the gubernatorial runoff between Republican David Vitter and Democrat John Bel Edwards. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says, with this election falling on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, there’s concern that some activities may keep voters from the polls…
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He predicts a 42-percent voter turnout for the runoff.

The joint legislative budget committee approves Governor Bobby Jindal’s proposal to close a 487-million dollar budget deficit. Commissioner of Administration Stafford Palmieri says the governor made it a priority to make sure public colleges were not hit with cuts…
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The plan calls for cuts to state agencies, patchwork financing and tapping into the rainy day fund.

One of the men accused in the deaths of a Baton Rouge couple last month is one step closer to coming back to Louisiana according to the office of DA Hillar Moore. 42-year-old Ernesto Alonso is accused of killing and kidnapping Denis and Suzanne Duplantier and he was taken into custody in Florida. Alonso did not waive extradition but Governor Bobby Jindal ordered for his immediate return. He will be charged with two counts each of first degree murder and second degree kidnapping.

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the Click it or Ticket campaign begins today ahead of the Thanksgiving Holiday. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says they’ll be beefing up enforcement through the 29th and if you don’t buckle up, it could turn your happy holiday into a nightmare…:
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wearing a seatbelt reduces the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers by 45-percent.

Democrat John Bel Edwards seems to be slipping in the polls the day before the gubernatorial election. The latest JMC Analytics survey shows Edwards lead over Republican David Vitter in the single digits. LAPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says it may be too little too late for Vitter as Edwards’ “Get Out The Vote” campaign is very strong…:
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A Denham Springs man charged with murder in the death of his fiance who he shot up with a lethal dose of heroin was found guilty and will spend life behind bars. In 2013, 26-year-old Jarret McCasland administered a needle with the drugs into 19-year-old Flavia Cardenas and she died of an overdose. East Baton Rouge Parish DA Hillar Moore says stay away from heroin…:
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Sunday begins the Click it or Ticket campaign to get drivers to buckle up during the holiday season. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Authorities say a Shreveport Police officer who was fired in October is under arrest for allegedly threatening SPD administrative personnel and others he believed were responsible for his termination. 45-year-old James Paul Creighton was questioned by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and arrested Thursday charged with threatening public officials.

Tomorrow night we’ll know who will be our governor the next four years. The recent JMC Analytics poll shows Democrat John Bel Edwards lead over Republican David vitter is back in the single digits. LAPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says it seems as though Vitter is getting conservatives back in his corner…:
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Polls will be open from 7AM to 8PM.

The joint legislative budget committee approves Governor Bobby Jindal’s proposal to close a 487-million dollar budget deficit. Covington Representative John Schroder was one of a handful of lawmakers who voted against it. He says the plan doesn’t address the state’s spending problems:
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The plan calls for cuts to state agencies, patchwork financing and tapping into the rainy day fund.

With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission kicks off their Click it or Ticket campaign this Sunday. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says make sure you buckle up, because it’s the first step in saving your life in case you’re in an accident…:
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers by 45-percent.

If you’re traveling for the Holiday you’ll enjoy low gas prices. According to GasBuddy, the current Louisiana average for a gallon of regular is $1.90 and falling.

The latest JMC Analytics poll shows Democrat John Bel Edwards’ lead over Republican David Vitter is down to the single digits as voters head to the polls to elect the state’s new governor. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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A recent report shows Governor Bobby Jindal is the second least popular governor in the nation. Morning Consult set out to get all governors’ approval ratings and found just 35 percent of Louisianans polled approve of Jindal’s job performance and 60 percent disapprove. Only Kansas Governor Sam Brownback was viewed less favorably than Jindal.

The joint legislative budget committee approves Governor Bobby Jindal’s proposal to close a 500 million dollar budget deficit. The plan calls for cuts to state agencies patchwork financing and tapping into the rainy day fund. Senate president John Alario say it’s not a perfect plan, but it puts something in place until a new governor takes over in January…:
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Gubernatorial candidates David Vitter and John Bel Edwards had asked legislators to reject Jindal’s deficit reduction plan.

A man from Denham Springs is going to be behind bars the rest of his life for shooting up his fiancee with a lethal dose of heroin. 26-year-old Jarret McCasland was found guilty of second-degree murder. East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore says evidence against McCasland was overwhelming and the jury didn’t take long to return a verdict…:
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Louisiana voters will head to the polls Saturday to elect the state’s new governor. A recent poll shows Democrat John Bel Edwards’ lead over Republican David Vitter has shrunk down to the single digits. LAPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says the Syrian refugee issue has helped Vitter…:
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Polls will be open from 7AM to 8PM.

The famous City of Natchitoches Christmas lights will be lit up following the “Turn on the Holidays” event downtown tomorrow. There was a controversy this week regarding the fact that Mayor Lee Posey banned the Confederate battle flag from the their Christmas parade this year. He says a standards of excellence is in place for Natchitoches Christmas events and they remove certain elements from the parade all the time…:
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The event tomorrow is free and open to the public.

The two gubernatorial candidates are making their last pitch for support on the eve of Election Day. Emelie Gunn reports…:
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A 26-year-old Denham Springs man will spend the rest of his life in prison for shooting up his fiancee with heroin, causing a fatal overdose. An East Baton Rouge Parish jury found Jarret McCasland guilty of second degree murder, which carries a mandatory life sentence. District Attorney Hillar Moore says a seldom used statue was used in this case…:
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Election day is tomorrow in Louisiana. Polls will be open from 7AM to 8PM. The statewide ballot is highlighted by the gubernatorial runoff between Republican David Vitter and Democrat John Bel Edwards. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says it’s always important to exercise your right to vote and encourages everyone to make time in their schedule tomorrow…

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The Lt. Governor and Attorney General races will also be on the ballot, as well as several legislative seats across the state.

An East Baton Rouge Parish jury has convicted a 26-year-old Denham Springs man of second degree murder in the overdose death of his fiancee. Jarret McCasland was found guilty of giving 19-year-old Flavia Gardenas a lethal overdose of heroin in 2013. The jury deliberated about 75 minutes before returning a unanimous verdict. McCasland faces a mandatory life sentence.

A recent report, compiled by Morning Consult, shows that Governor Bobby Jindal is the second least popular governor in the nation. The website surveyed more than 75,000 voters in all 50 states to compile their list. The report shows only 35-percent of Louisiana voters approve of Jindal’s performance. Kansas Governor Sam Brownback is the only governor with a lower approval rating than Jindal, with 26-percent. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker topped the list with a 74-percent approval rating.

The City of Natchitoches officially kicks off their Christmas Festival season Saturday with it’s “Turn on the Holidays” event. Michelle Southern reports…

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Saturday is election day in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo reports…

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Shreveport Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred last night. They say a man an a woman were shot in the incident. Both were rushed to a local hospital where the woman was later pronounced dead. The condition of the man is unknown at this time. Authorities say suspects were seen fleeing the scene moments after the shooting. A search is underway.

Louisiana fishermen have the rare opportunity to catch red snapper in state waters in November and December as a fall red snapper season begins today. Assistant Secretary for the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Randy Pausina, says many recreational anglers are appreciative of the opportunity to catch red snapper during the holidays…

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Pausina expects the fall season to remain open through the rest of the year.

The City of Natchitoches’s “Turn on the Holidays” event officially kicks off their Christmas Festival season tomorrow. The event marks the beginning of the city’s preparation for the 89th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival on December 5th. Mayor Lee Posey says there will be events in the city every weekend through Christmas and it just gets bigger and bigger every year…

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Tomorrow’s event will begin the 45 nights of Christmas lights.