A second bacteria has been identified in connection with a salmonella outbreak in Caldwell Parish. Public Officer of Health for Central Louisiana, Dr. David Holcombe, says the combination of the two is likely why so many people got very sick from the jambalaya at a fundraiser..:
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The state Department of Health says 149 people have been identified with gastrointestinal illness.

Famed New Orleans Chef John Bash has stepped down from the restaurant company he founded amid a sexual harassment investigation. Besh suddenly became the focus of a scandal following a Times-Picayune report of harassment allegations throughout the Besh Restaurant Group. The news comes after Harrah’s New Orleans Casino announced it was cutting ties with Besh. The group includes 12 acclaimed eateries in and around New Orleans, and Besh has appeared in shows such as Top Chef and Iron Chef.

Singer and former child actor Corey Feldman was charged with misdemeanor weed possession by the northeast Louisiana town of Mangham . Feldman and members of his crew, who were also charged, were in town for a gig in Monroe. Mangham Police Chief Perry Fleming says cops pulled over an RV driven by Feldman Saturday…:
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He said Feldman paid the $640 fine and was released.

According to ESPN Stats and Info, the Saints are the first team in history to win four straight games after starting the season 0-2. New Orleans won its fourth straight yesterday beating Green Bay 26-17.

Over a foot of rain fell in Point Coupee Parish as a front moved through south Louisiana, causing flooding due to already over saturated waterways and levees. Sheriff Bud Torres says about 50 people in the New Roads area were displaced – some for the second time in just over a year…:
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Flood damage is also reported in East Feliciana Parish where 20 boat rescues were conducted.

Republican state Treasurer candidate John Schroder says he hopes people will come to the polls for the runoff election on November 18th. He says a lot has changed with the way Louisiana does its books and believes he’s the right man for the job…:
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The Louisiana Democratic Party announces it’s endorsing Schroder’s opponent, Derrick Edwards.

The National Young Driver Survey shows the number of teens involved in fatal car crashes has dropped 53-percent in Louisiana in the last decade:
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The Louisiana Republican congressional delegation believes lawmakers will be able to pass tax reform measures this year. U.S. Senator John Kennedy says he supports an across the board personal income tax cut, starting with the middle class…:
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The two candidates in the State Treasurer’s runoff face the challenge of getting people out to vote in the November 18 election.  Just over 13 percent participated in the October 14 election.  If elected, candidate former state Representative John Schroder says he will push for smaller government.

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The Louisiana Democratic Party has given full support by endorsing Schroder’s opponent, Derrick Edwards.

The Louisiana Republican congressional delegation believes tax reform legislation can be passed this year. Senior Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says no matter how the tax reform package passes, getting it done quick is of up most importance to Republicans…

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Nuclear armed B-52 bombers at Barksdale Air Force base are reportedly on full alert for the first time since 1991.  It’s due to escalating tensions in North Korea. Barksdale is home of the 2^nd Degree Bomb Wing and Air Force Global Strike Command.  B-52s are capable of carrying a variety of weapons and flying up to 50,000-feet in the air.

This past weekend’s cold front has brought even cooler temperatures to Louisiana.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says this is just the start to what will be a relief from the above normal temperatures we saw last week…

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Temperatures are expected to rise above normal by the end of the week.

The Louisiana Republican congressional delegation believes tax reform legislation can be passed this year. Will there be a roadblock put up by Democrats? Senior Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says President Trump has indicated he is willing to make some concessions to see this tax proposal become reality..:
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The first step was taken last week when Senate Republicans passed a budget plan which cuts spending over the next decade by five-trillion-dollars.

The number of teens involved in fatal car crashes went down 53-percent in Louisiana over a ten-year period from 2005 to 2015. That’s according to the National Young Driver Survey. State Farm spokesperson Kip Diggs says he expects this trend to continue
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The Republican state Treasurer candidate says he wants to look out for Louisiana, but he needs the voters to cast a ballot on November 18…:
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A cold front moved through over the weekend, and State Climatologist Barry Keim says it left in its wake a Monday that actually feels like fall..:
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He says the coldest air of the week will be Wednesday morning when lows will fall into the low to mid 40s.

Louisiana’s Republican congressional delegation says its goal is to pass a tax reform bill this year that will lead to lower taxes…:
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Singer and former child actor Corey Feldman has responded to the report about he and his tour group being charged with possession of marijuana in northeast Louisiana while in town for a gig in Monroe. He tweeted that a member of his crew had medical marijuana with a legal California prescription when the Mangham Police Department pulled them over for speeding. Cops say all involved were charged, posted bond and released.

The number of teens who have died in car crashes in Louisiana has gone down by over half in the last 10 years. State Farm spokesperson Kip Diggs says kids have more restrictions on the roads now, and technology has enabled parents to become more involved in their teen’s driving habits:
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Diggs says with improvements in seat belts and safety features, he expects the number of fatal crashes with drivers of all ages to go down.

Louisiana is seeing some beautiful fall weather this week, and State Climatologist Barry Keim says we could get the coolest temperatures of the season by Wednesday. He says by Friday things will feel warmer as another cold front approaches…:
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But the weekend is forecast to have high temps in the 60s, after that second cold front moves through.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is in for a beautiful week of fall. He says today won’t be the coolest day…:
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He says we could see our coolest weather of fall by mid-week. It’ll be welcome relief as heavy rain blew through central Louisiana Sunday causing flooding and power outages in many areas.

Tax reform is now the big hot topic on Capitol Hill, and Louisiana’s Republican delegation is expecting forward progress. Congressman Clay Higgins of St. Landry Parish says the GOP is also pushing to make the filing process easier on taxpayers..:
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President Donald Trump has said the GOP would deliver the biggest tax cuts in the country’s history.

The Republican in the runoff for State Treasurer says he knows another low turnout election is coming next month. But former state representative John Schroder hopes voters will cast a ballot…:
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Schroder will face off against Democrat Derrick Edwards November 18th.

The National Young Driver Survey shows the number of teens involved in fatal car crashes has dropped 53-percent in Louisiana in the last decade:
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A cold front moved through over the weekend, and State Climatologist Barry Keim says it left in its wake a Monday that actually feels like fall..:
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He says the coldest air of the week will be Wednesday morning when lows will fall into the low to mid 40s.

The Louisiana Republican congressional delegation believes lawmakers will be able to pass tax reform measures this year. U.S. Senator John Kennedy says a bill has yet to be drafted, but he supports an across the board personal income tax cut, starting with the middle class…:
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Last week Senate Republicans passed a four-trillion-dollar budget plan, which cuts spending over the next decade by five-trillion-dollars.

The number of teens involved in fatal car crashes went down 53-percent in Louisiana over a ten-year period from 2005 to 2015. That’s according to the National Young Driver Survey. State Farm spokesperson Kip Diggs says car crashes are the number one killer of teenagers. He says there are several things that contributed to the decrease…:
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He also credits advancements in technology that have allowed parents to become more involved in their teens driving habits.

We’re seeing steady declines in gas prices as the current statewide average stands almost a nickle lower than the prior week at $2.22 a gallon, according to AAA.