Eddie Rispone sparks controversy in a radio interview where he says Governor Edwards has hurt the reputation of West Point. Matt Doyle has the story…
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With Halloween over, the holiday shopping sales have started. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says there’s a strong percentage of consumers who start on their shopping lists before the official start of the holiday shopping season…
cut 5 (11) “…September and earlier”
Rice says surveys indicate shoppers are expected to spend four-percent more on holiday gifts this year than last year.

LSU-Alabama week has finally arrived and optimism is high in Tiger Nation that the Bayou Bengals can finally end their eight-game losing streak to the Crimson Tide. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says LSU is using its weapons on offense to their fullest extent…
cut 9 (12) “….scoring”
LSU is averaging 47 points per game, but Alabama is averaging 49 points a contest.

Today is the second day of early voting and the first day, which was Saturday, was a single-day record for most ballots ever cast 89,623. That’s 25-hundred more votes than the previous record set during the 2016 presidential election. Early voting will continue through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 6 PM at select locations.

Research indicates the upcoming holiday shopping season will see an uptick in spending from consumers. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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It’s the first workday after the time change so can it affect your health? LSU Health Sciences New Orleans Chief Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart says in the spring when we lose an hour, emergency rooms do see an increase in the number of heart attacks.
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A study out of Colorado found that there is a 21-percent decrease in the risk of a heart attack when the clock falls back one hour.

We are six days away from LSU versus Alabama. The game is a match-up between two of the highest-scoring offenses in the country. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez wonders if LSU is up to the challenge defensively…
cut 8 (08) “…of old”
LSU’s scoring defense is 22nd in the nation at 20 points per game. Bama sits at 10th with 15 points per game.

Today is second of early voting for the November 16th election. Republican gubernatorial challenger Eddie Rispone had this to say about Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards in the only debate between the two…
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In that same interview, Rispone said Edwards has hurt the reputation of West Point by graduating the service academy and becoming a trial lawyer. Edwards says Rispone went to college to stay out of the Army and he joined the Army to go to college and start a small law practice in his hometown of Amite.

A recent study out of Colorado has found that when we lose an hour of sleep in the spring because of the time change, the risk of heart attack increases by 25-percent. When the clock falls back, the risk of a heart attack decreases by 21-percent. LSU Health Sciences New Orleans Chief Cardiologist Doctor Frank Smart says the time change throws off our circadian rhythm so if you have health issues pay attention to abnormal signs.
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Number one LSU hopes to break an eight-game losing streak to number two Bama this Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Tiger Rag assistant editor Tyler Nunez says Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban will have to contend with the best LSU offense he’s ever faced…
Cut 7 (11) “…havent had.”
The Tigers are averaging 47 points a game, the Crimson Tide is averaging 49 points.

The official start to the holiday shopping season is right around the corner and shoppers are expected to spend on average 4% more on holiday gifts than they did last year. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says on how much consumers are budgeting for…
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Rice says 40-percent of shoppers are expected to start buying before the big sales arrive.

Republican gubernatorial challenger Eddie Rispone ignites controversy by telling an Alexandria radio station that Governor Edwards’ career as a trial lawyer has hurt the reputation of West Point. Governor Edwards says the comments were offensive to him and other veterans of the Academy. Eddie Rispone doubled down and called Edwards’ response “fake liberal outrage”
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Edwards is defending his work as a lawyer, emphasizing his roots in the small town of Amite City in Tangipahoa Parish.
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Early voting is underway for the November 16th election. There were a single-day record 86-thousand early votes on Saturday, the first day of early voting.

Your computer and phone updated automatically to the time change, but did you and is it compromising your health?
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You are starting to see holiday shoppings ads on television as LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says research has found 40-percent of the population starts to buy before the big sales and the traditional season start. Rice says another trend on the rise is fraud, adding there are many vulnerabilities to keep in mind.
Cut 6 (11) “…phones and devices.”

The holiday shopping season is expecting to see an uptick in spending from consumers. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Eddie Rispone sparks controversy in a radio interview where he says Governor Edwards has hurt the reputation of West Point. Matt Doyle has the story…

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Your computer and phone updated automatically to the time change, but did you and is it compromising your health? Brooke Thorington has more.

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Shoppers are expected to spend on average about 4% more on holiday gifts than they did last year.  The biggest growth comes in online shopping, with a 13% increase.  LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says when it comes to the amount people are spending, on average, it is forecast to be over a grand.

Cut 4 (09) “…done so far.”

Rice says a trend this year is seeing people start their shopping earlier.

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Rice says another trend on the rise is fraud, adding there are many vulnerabilities to keep in mind.

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Number one LSU hopes to break an eight-game losing streak to number two Bama this Saturday in Tuscaloosa for what’s being dubbed the Game of the Century II.

Tiger Rag assistant editor Tyler Nunez says if the Tigers are going to snap that streak, it’ll likely be because Nick Saban will have to contend with the best LSU offense he’s ever faced…

Cut 7 (11) “…havent had.” 

LSU has the number 4 highest-scoring offense in the league at 47 points per game, just a touch behind no. 2 Bama’s 49 points per game.

In a strange twist, it’s the Purple and Gold’s defense that will keep fans awake at night this week. Nunez says because of that, this game may come down to who has the ball last.

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LSU’s scoring defense is 22^nd in the nation at 20 points per game. Bama sits at 10^th with 15 points per game.

Talent-wise Nunez says this LSU team isn’t particularly better than past teams that have fallen short of topping the Tide. The difference is we’re actually utilizing that talent effectively…

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LSU’s last victory over Bama was in 2011, a 9-6 win in what was called the Game of the Century. Bama ultimately got the last laugh that season, crushing LSU in the 2012 National Championship 21-0.

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Republican gubernatorial challenger Eddie Rispone ignites controversy by telling an Alexandria radio station that Governor Edwards’ career has hurt the reputation of West Point.  Governor Edwards says the comments were offensive to him and other veterans of the Academy. Eddie Rispone doubled down and called Edwards’ response “fake liberal outrage” by a career trial lawyer.

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Rispone made the comments to KSYL when asked about his debate performance. He was in the midst of attacking the Governor’s performance when he made the comments.

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Edwards shot back, saying Rispone has no standing to attack his military career. He quipped that Rispone went to college to stay out of the Army, and he joined the Army to go to college.

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Edwards defended his work as a lawyer, emphasizing his roots in the small town of Amite in Tangipahoa Parish.

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It’s the first workday after the time change so can it affect your health?  LSU Health Sciences New Orleans Chief Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart says in the spring when we lose an hour, and emergency rooms do see an increase in the number of heart attacks.

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Smart says the loss of sleep is an added stressor and when you compare this time of year to days following the time change in the spring the number of cardiac issues differs.

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While the fall time change might benefit those with cardiac issues, hospitals report complaints of depressive symptoms to increase 11 percent this time of year, due to lack of sunlight exposure. Smart says the time change does throw off our circadian rhythm so if you have health issues pay attention to abnormal signs.

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March 8, 2020 is the next time change.

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Early voting for the November 16^th run-off started this morning and runs through next Saturday. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says 374-thousand Louisianans voted early in the primary, a state record. Ardoin is hoping for a repeat performance this time around as well.

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Tonight marks Daylight Saving and we gain an hour by setting our clocks back. LSU Health Sciences New Orleans Chief Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart says the time change does throw off our circadian rhythm so if you have health issues pay attention to abnormal signs.

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Baton Rouge is the host city of the College Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony tonight.  President and CEO of Sports BR Patrick Coogan says it will be a great event for college baseball fans with no shortage of recognizable names.

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The sold-out ceremony takes place at the Raising Cane’s River Center.

On Monday at the same venue, The Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo will make a stop along her tour in the Bayou State. The reality tv star does spontaneous readings for audience members. Caputo is not immune to her skeptics and at times she does get hecklers at her show, but it doesn’t deter her.

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She’ll also be in Shreveport on Sunday

Today marks the beginning of a week of early voting for the November 16th run-off election.

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Set your clocks back an hour for Daylight Saving. Does the time change affect your health? LSU Health Sciences New Orleans Chief Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart says in the spring when we lose an hour, they see more heart-related issues.

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Theresa Caputo, best known for her TLC’s Reality series The Long Island Medium, will be in the Bayou State tomorrow and Monday. While on tour she walks around the venue and does spontaneous readings. Caputo says she never knows what is going to happen each night and that’s part of the surprise.

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She’s visiting and Shreveport and Baton Rouge.

If you’re looking for something to do with no LSU or Saints game this weekend the Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond might fit the bill.  The festival marks its 20^th year and Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says it takes place rain, shine, or snow.

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For more details go to larf-dot-org.  The festival runs each weekend through December 8^th.

Early voting for the November 16^th run-off begins this morning, giving voters a chance to weigh in on the two statewide elections left and a slew of local elections. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin recommends using the Geaux Vote app to save yourself time at the booth, but…

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No constitutional amendments are up for a vote, and only the only statewide races remaining are the Governor’s race and Secretary of State.

Remember to set your clocks back an hour tonight for Daylight Saving Time. We spoke with LSU Health Sciences New Orleans Chief Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart and asked him if the time change can affect your health. Smart says in the spring when we lose an hour, and emergency rooms see an increase in the number of heart attacks.

Cut 15 (12) “…heart attacks.”

The 20^th annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival starts this weekend in Hammond.  Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says when entering the gates, visitors set foot in a village from the 1600’s full of entertainment, education, and shopping.

Cut 12 (10) “…lot of shows.” 

Brumfield says there will be a variety of beers, meads, and food for festival-goers to enjoy.

Baton Rouge is the host city of the College Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony tonight.  President and CEO of Sports BR Patrick Coogan says there has never been a physical building for the hall, but says there is certainly interest from the city to be the site if one is constructed.

Cut 6 (08) “…a natural fit.”

The sold out ceremony is at the Raising Cane’s River Center.

Early voting for the November 16^th run-off begins Saturday, giving voters a chance to weigh in on the two statewide elections left and a slew of local elections. 374,000 Louisianans early voted in the primary, a state record.  Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is hoping for a repeat performance this time around as well.

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Early voting runs through the 9^th.

Theresa Caputo, best known for her TLC’s Reality series The Long Island Medium, will be in the Bayou State this Sunday and Monday. While on tour she walks around the venue and does spontaneous readings. Caputo says she never knows what is going to happen each night and that’s part of the surprise.

Cut 3 (10)   “…fine out.” 

Baton Rouge is the host city of the College Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday night.  President and CEO of Sports BR Patrick Coogan says there has never been a physical building for the Hall, but says there is certainly an interest from the city to be the site if one is constructed.Coogan says it will be a great event for college baseball fans with no shortage of recognizable names.
Cut 7 (08) “…Skip Bertman.”
The sold-out ceremony takes place at the Raising Cane’s River Center.
The 20^th annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival starts this weekend in Hammond.  Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says when entering the gates, visitors set foot in a village from the 1600’s full of entertainment, education, and shopping.

Cut 12 (10) “…lot of shows.” 

Brumfield says there will be a variety of beers, meads, and food for festival-goers to enjoy.  More details can be found at larf.org.