A state judge will rule in January on whether the man accused of negligent homicide in the alleged LSU hazing death case should be forced to give his cell phone’s passcode to prosecutors. Jeff Palermo has more

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Governor Edwards says Senator Kennedy’s decision to stay out of the 2019 governor’s race wasn’t surprising considering his federal responsibilities…

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The FCC is encouraging TV viewers who use an antenna to watch television to rescan their TV as many stations are moving frequencies in an effort to free up airwaves for high speed internet and mobile broadband.  Chair of the FCC Incentive Auction Task Force Jean Kiddoo (ki’doo) says if you subscribe to TV, you don’t have to worry about the changes.

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The changes will have an effect in Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria, and Lake Charles.  Some stations have already made the switch, so you may be missing them, if a rescan hasn’t been performed recently.  Kiddoo says a TV rescan will not affect where a channel is in the lineup.

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Kiddoo says new channels pop up from time to time, so if you haven’t performed a rescan lately, you may be missing out.  She says rescanning can be done by accessing a TV’s settings menu.

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Good news for LSU fans looking to attend the Fiesta Bowl: tickets will likely be available through the school for at least the next week for the game against undefeated UCF in Glendale, Arizona. LSU Ticket Manager Brian Broussard has this advice for Purple and Gold nation.

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The University of Central Florida Knights have not lost a game in two years, and even crowned themselves champs last year after going undefeated. This is now twice in a row the NCAA has denied UCF a chance at the real championship, a controversy that is sure to pique fans interest for tickets…

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The Knights have scored over 30 points in every contest so far this year, but will be without quarterback McKenzie Milton, who has lead the team for the past three years.

The game will be held at State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals NFL team. Broussard says he hopes the game will bring out the west coast contingent of fans, along with Baton Rouge based Tigers looking for a post-Christmas vacation.

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Average temperatures in Glendale that time of year tend to be low 60s by day, low 40s by night.

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Governor John Bel Edwards hopes U.S. Senator John Kennedy’s decision to stay out of the 2019 governor’s race and remain in DC will give the Senator a new-found focus on his federal responsibilities, instead of using his time to verbally spar with state leaders. Edwards spoke to a New Orleans radio station today…

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Kennedy released a statement yesterday saying many of the state’s issues were related to a “top down institution.” and said he’s confident another Republican will defeat Edwards.

Edwards says the state has major needs that can Kennedy can address in Congress, such as 2016 flood recovery efforts, a long term flood insurance renewal, coastal restoration, along with ensuring protections for those with pre-existing conditions…

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Despite years of often testy exchanges between the two, Edwards says he hopes they can work together to make Louisiana a better state for years to come…

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Edwards previously released a statement saying “For Senator Kennedy, this was never about the people of Louisiana, this was about focusing the spotlight on himself.”

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Four West Baton Rouge sheriff deputies are charged with malfeasance after an investigation into multiple inmate escapes. Major Dale Simoneaux says during their probe, they learned 23-year-old deputy, Taija Perry, had sex with an inmate. Simoneaux says 28-year-old James McClurg took bribe money to let it happen…

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56-year-old Dimple Jones has also been charged and they are waiting for 60-year-old Michael Lafayette to turn himself in. Simoneaux says these four former employees made bad decisions…

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Simoneaux says they also found cases when one trustees escaped while taking out the trash and another escaped by simply scaling the fence at the end of the night. He says all of these incidents should not have happened

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Governor Edwards says Senator Kennedy’s decision to stay out of the 2019 governor’s race wasn’t surprising considering his federal responsibilities…

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Shreveport Police detectives are in the early stages of an investigation into a shooting death.  Officers arrived at the scene just before 4am this morning and found a woman with a gunshot wound to the head, who later died at a hospital.  Authorities detained 30 year old Ramon Adger at the scene.  He’s been charged with 2^nd degree murder.

Good news for Tigers fans looking to attend the Fiesta Bowl: tickets will likely be available through the school for at least the next week for the game against UCF in Glendale Arizona. The University of Central Florida Knights have not lost a game in two years. This is now twice in a row the NCAA has denied the school a chance at the playoffs, a controversy that is sure to pique fans interest for tickets.  Ticket Operations Assistant Director Brian Broussard…

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The FCC is encouraging TV viewers who use an antenna to watch television to rescan their TV as many stations are moving frequencies in an effort to free up airwaves for high speed internet and mobile broadband.  The changes will have an effect in Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria, and Lake Charles.  Chair of the FCC Incentive Auction Task Force Jean Kiddoo says a TV rescan will not affect where a channel is in the lineup.

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Governor John Bel Edwards says he hopes Senator Kennedy’s decision to stay out of the 2019 governor’s race and in DC will give the Senator a new-found focus on his federal responsibilities, instead of using his time to verbally spar with state leaders. Edwards responded to the news on Newell Normand…
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Edwards says he hopes the two can have a better relationship going forward.
Good news for Tigers fans looking to attend the Fiesta Bowl: tickets will likely be available through the school for at least the next week for the game against undefeated UCF in Glendale Arizona. Ticket Operations Assistant Director Brian Broussard has some advice for folks who want to be with other members of the Purple and Gold nation.

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Average temperatures in Glendale that time of year tend to be low 60s by day, low 40s by night.

A state judge will rule in January on whether the man accused of negligent homicide in the alleged LSU hazing death case should be forced to give his cell phone’s passcode to prosecutors. Jeff Palermo has more

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Here’s a look at your commodities…

US Senator John Kennedy’s decision to stay out of the governor’s race may be a big boost to Governor Edwards’ re-election chances…
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A state judge sets a January 28th date on where he’ll decide whether Matthew Naquin should turn over his personal passcode to his cell phone. The former LSU student is accused of negligent homicide in the 2017 alcohol-related hazing death of Phi Delta Theta pledge Max Gruver.

The run-off election for Secretary of State is Saturday. Pollster Bernie Pinsonant conducted a survey that found Republican Kyle Ardoin has a three-percentage point lead over Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup. Pinsonat predicts Ardoin will win..
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Collins-Greenup is a minister from East Feliciana Parish who worked at the elections office.

The FCC is encouraging TV viewers who use an antenna to watch TV to rescan their TVs as local stations in Lake Charles, Lafayette, Monroe and Alexandria are moving frequencies to free up airwaves for high speed internet and mobile broadband. Chair of the FCC Incentive Auction Task Force Jean Kiddo says if you subscribe to TV, you don’t have to worry…
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Kiddo says it’s always good to rescan your TV periodically, because new channels pop up all the time.

Now that Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy has announced he will not challenge Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards next year, who will step up from the G-O-P. Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone is the lone announced candidate, but UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Congressman Ralph Abraham has more name recognition…
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Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt is also considering a potential campaign.

The Louisiana Health Department releases six recommendations to win the fight against the opioid epidemic. Assistant State Health Officer, Dr. Joseph Kanter, says the state needs to expand access to effective treatment and must look into other means to treat chronic pain.
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Other recommendations include expanding the use of peer recovery specialists and investing in models of care that support women and families.

A statewide poll looking at Saturday’s special election for Secretary of State’s shows a close race…
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Canadian cold air has returned to Lousiaina. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it will feel even colder tomorrow…
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Keim says a weather system later this week could produce locally rainfall.

With Senator John Kennedy not running for governor in 2019, it creates the question who will challenge Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards, who is up for re-election? There’s only one announced challenger, Baton Rogue businessman Eddie Rispone, who can self-finance much of his campaign, but UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says that doesn’t always translate into success…
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GOP Congressman Ralph Abraham and Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt are two other potential challengers.

A poll has this Saturday’s Secretary of State’s election at 43-40 for Republican Kyle Ardoin over Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat…
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Pinsonat says 17-percent are still undeciced.

The Louisiana Department of Health has released six recommendations to fight the opioid crisis. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says a 59-year-old Marrero man pointed a gun at a manager at Popeyes during a dispute over condiments. Deputies say Earl Jethore didn’t fire the weapon and no one was hurt. The police report says Jethore went to another restaurant and started yelling and that’s where he was arrested. Authorities say he smelled of alcohol.

Now that Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy has announced he will not challenge Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards next year, who will step up from the G-O-P. Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone is the lone announced candidate, but UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Congressman Ralph Abraham has more name recognition at this point…
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Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt is also considering a potential campaign.

Pollster Bernie Pinsonat conducted a survey that found Interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin has a three-percentage point lead over Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup in Saturday’s election. But Pinsonat expects a comfortable win for Ardoin, since he has more money to get his name out…
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The Louisiana Department of Health has released six recommendations on how to battle the fight against the opioid epidemic. The suggestions come from an expert panel and they include improving access to non-opioid treatements for pain, expanding access for effective treatment, treating addiction as a chronic illness and expanding the use of peer recovery specialists. Assistiant state health officer, Doctor Joseph Kanter,…
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Kanter says there’s also 14 action steps to accomplish the six recommendations.

I recommend having a jacket with you the next couple of days as the high temperature will only be in the 50s. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says temps will see saw back up later in the week…
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Keim says the next front has the potential to bring heavy rainfall.

With Senator John Kennedy’s decision not to run for governor in 2019, it creates the question who will challenge Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards, who is up for re-election? There’s only one announced challenger, Baton Rogue businessman Eddie Rispone, who can self-finance much of his campaign, but UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says that doesn’t always translate into success…
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GOP Congressman Ralph Abraham and Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt are two other potential challengers.

The run-off election for Secretary of State is Saturday. Pollster Bernie Pinsonant conducted a survey that found Republican Kyle Ardoin has a three-percentage point lead over Democratic Gwen Collins-Greenup. Pinsonat predicts Ardoin will win..
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Collins-Greenup is a minister from East Feliciana Parish who worked at the elections office.

The Louisiana Health Department has released six recommendations in the fight against the opioid epidemic, much of which assistant State Health Officer, Dr. Joseph Kanter, says is common sense solutions. Kanter says the state needs to expand access to effective treatment and must look into other means to treat chronic pain.
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Other recommendations include expanding the use of peer recovery specialists and investing in models of care that support women and families.

Canadian air has made its way back into Louisiana and it will be feel more like winter for the next couple of days. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s no chance for winter precipitation, remember about a year ago, we saw a snow event at this time…
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Keim says there’s a chance we could see heavy rainfall before the week ends.