A new U.S. Senate poll by Market Research Insight finds it’s a tight race at the top. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards has a 60-percent approval rating, according to a new survey. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat with Southern Media and Opinion Research says only one person beat out Edwards as the most popular Louisiana leader…:
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The same poll showed Kenndy leading the field in the US Senate race, followed by Democratic opponent Foster Campbell.

People nationwide have been loading up on seafood, as new stats from NOAA show the average American ate nearly a pound more in 2015 than the prior year. Executive Director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, Karen Profita, says Bayou State seafood is in high demand around the country, and people don’t mind paying more for it…:
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NOAA says this is in line with how much fisherman brought in last year — 9.7 billions pounds of fish and shellfish, an increase of 2% from 2014.

The Attorney General’s Office announces the arrest of three Louisiana men on over 550 counts of child pornography. The AG’s Cyber Crime Unit says thousands of computer crimes that victimize children have been investigated but multiple agencies throughout the state.

Americans ate nearly a pound more seafood in 2015 than in the previous year, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Executive Director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, Karen Profita, believes this follows a national trend:
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She says it’s important to always ask before you eat, “Where did my seafood come from?”

A new survey released by Market Research Insight finds Republicans John Kennedy and Charles Boustany are on each other’s heels for the top spot in the U.S. Senate race. Kennedy is polling at 17-percent and Boustany is at 16-percent. Pollster Verne Kennedy says Boustany’s support is growing:
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The poll was commissioned by a business group, and it has Democrat Foster Campbell polling at 14-percent.

The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office says an arrest has been made in a cold case dating back to 1991. They say 61-year-old Tommy Francise of Plaquemine was booked in Lafayette as a fugitive from justice. He is accused of murdering a man in 1991 and another in 2002. Both cases will be featured on the second season of “Killing Fields” — a docudrama series on the Discovery Channel that was filmed over the summer.

A senior football player at D’Arbonne Woods Charter School is suing the LHSAA for not allowing him to play because he was held back in the sixth grade. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Donald Trump is positioned to win the presidential race in Louisiana, according to a new poll from Southern Media and Opinion Research. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Trump still has a strong lead over Hillary Clinton, with only 12 days to go until Election Day.

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Pinsonat says 8-percent of voters are still undecided.

Lawmakers will visit offshore oil and gas facilities as part of a two-day tour of Louisiana’s coast that begins today. Houma Representative Jerome Zeringue says the primary purpose of the trip is to help the oil and gas industry coexist with coastal restoration.

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There will also be an offshore energy roundtable in Port Fourchon.

A senior football player in Union parish is suing the LHSAA over a rule that does not allow him to play his senior year because he was held back in the sixth grade. The student’s attorney Brian Blackwell says the student was held back because he has ADHD, and he is confident the court will rule in their favor.

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A hearing is set for tomorrow.

The 110^th Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport is now underway. Fair president and general manager Chris Giordano says the fair will only be closed on Mondays this year to accommodate more festival goers.

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The fair runs until Sunday November 13, and Giordano is hoping for 400-thousand visitors.

Republican Donald Trump may be leading Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton by a large margin in Louisiana, but a new poll on the Presidential race shows neither candidate is very popular. Bernie Pinsonat with Southern Media and Opinion Research says 53-percent of voters have an unfavorable view of Trump, while 60-percent dislike Clinton…:
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The poll showed Trump with 49% overall support compared to Clinton’s 33%.

The State Fair of Louisiana kicks off today, which annually brings in hundreds of thousands of people to Shreveport every year. That’s according to fair General Manager Chris Giordano who says the fair offers a wide variety of rides, attractions and events — but the food vendors seem to step up the weirdness every year…:
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The fair runs until Sunday November 13th. You can egt additional details at statefairoflouisiana.com.

Governor John Bel Edwards and three members of the state Legislature will tour Louisiana’s coast and a variety of offshore oil and gas exploration and production facilities today and tomorrow. Houma Representative John Zeringue says this sector is not only important to this region but the entire country…:
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Following the flyover, Edwards and the legislators will participate in an offshore energy industry roundtable in Port Fourchon.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the average American ate almost a pound more seafood in 2015 than they did the prior year. The statistic shows consumption of seafood grew to 15.5 pounds, up from 14.6 pounds in 2014. NOAA says this is in line with how much fisherman brought in last year — 9.7 billions pounds of fish and shellfish, an increase of 2% from 2014.

Governor John Bel Edwards leaves today on a two day tour where he will fly over the state coast then visit offshore oil and gas facilities. Houma Representative Jerome Zeringue will be one of the lawmakers on board. He says the governor is very adamant that the funding reserved for coastal restoration will be used for that purpose…:
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Edwards said in a statement that it’s important that coastal restoration and the offshort energy co-exist because the state’s future depends on it.

State Police say they are investigating an officer involved shooting that took place last night on the campus of Southern University in Baton Rouge. They say only the suspect was short, then he lead authorities on a high speed chase into west Baton Rouge Parish where he was eventually arrested. LSP says the suspect’s injuries are not serious and they are working to determine how this all started.

The 110th State Fair of Louisiana kicks off today. Emelie Gunn has more.:
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A high school senior athlete in north Louisiana is suing the LHSAA because they won’t let him play more than three years as he was held back in the 6th grade. His attorney, Brian Blackwell, says the student has a learning disorder and the block violates the Americans with Disabilities Act…:
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No comment from the LHSAA.

Governor John Bel Edwards has a 60-percent approval rating, according to a new survey. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat with Southern Media and Opinion Research says only one person beat out Edwards as the most popular Louisiana leader…:
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The same poll showed Kenndy leading the field in the US Senate race, followed by Democratic opponent Foster Campbell.

The 110th Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport kicks off today at 10 a.m. with tons of new and different activities. Fair President and General Manager Chris Giordano says in addition to a giant midway, the fair also has a circus and a zoo…:
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The fair runs until Sunday November 13th. For dates and start times visit statefairoflouisiana.com.

The two former higher ups at Angola were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and released on bond after turning themselves in amid allegations they stole $160,000 in prison funds. They are 45-year-old Shirley Whittington and Deborah Leonard who each fact felony counts of theft.

A senior football player at D’Arbonne Woods Charter School is suing the LHSAA for not allowing him to play because he was held back in the sixth grade. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A new poll from Southern Media and Opinion Research shows Republican Donald Trump winning the Presidential race in the Bayou State by a large margin over Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.
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Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says only 8-percent of voters remain undecided, but neither candidate is very popular. He says 53-percent of voters have an unfavorable view of Trump, while 60-percent dislike Clinton.

Governor John Bel Edwards along with local lawmakers begin a two-day tour today to fly over the Louisiana coast and then visit offshore oil and gas facilities. Houma State Rep. Jerome Zeringue is going and speaks on the primary purpose of the trip…:
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Gov. Edwards issued a statement saying we can’t ignore the important role offshore energy plays with the state’s economy.

A 32-year-old south Louisiana man is behind bars after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend, her mother, and her brother after a domestic dispute. Halen Doughty has more…:
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A Baton Rouge high school student is facing felony sex charges for allegedly recording his 14-year old girlfriend performing a sex act on him in a classroom at McKinley High School, the sharing it with others. 18-year-old Jonathon Moss is in jail on pornography involving juveniles and carnal knowledge of a juvenile charges.