Louisianans vote on a U.S. Senate choice this November; re-elect John Kennedy for another 6 years, or choose someone new. Baton Rouge activist and Democrat candidate Gary Chambers says it should be him, despite most state Democrat leaders – including Governor Edwards getting behind Luke Mixon in that race. On Jim Engster’s “Talk Louisiana” program today, Chambers said, if he can get into a December runoff, he can beat Kennedy…:

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A Chalmette grocery store is having fun with the Saints come from behind 27-26 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Breaux Mart assistant store manager Stephen Exnicios says the cake decorator made a cake that reads 26-10 which is the score Atlanta led by before they blew the lead yesterday…:

CUT 12(04)      “…everybody else does.”

It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and the Louisiana Motor Transport Association is celebrating drivers who deliver America’s freight every day. Jeff Palermo has more…:

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Police in Eunice arrest a man for shooting at the Mamou Police Chief back in April. The Chief was responding to a “shots fired” call, when he found himself being fired upon. The suspect fled the scene. The investigation eventually led to 18-year-old Louis Jones, of Eunice, being apprehended and placed behind bars.

Louisiana woke up to somewhat cooler, and more “Autumn-like” weather today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a pocket of dry and cool air is parked over Louisiana…:

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He says temperatures will dip into the 50”s overnight tonight in northern parishes, and into the 60’s most everywhere else but coastal areas.

This week, representatives of the trucking industry are here to remind you how important truck drivers are. It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Renee Amar is executive director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association…:

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There are more than 3.6 million professional truck drivers nationwide, with nearly eleven thousand in Louisiana.

Baton Rouge activist and U.S. Senate candidate Gary Chambers says that, contrary to the opinion of many political experts, he has a real chance to beat Senator John Kennedy. Kennedy last ran in 2016. Chambers says Kennedy’s voting record is reason enough to replace him…:

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Chambers says 585-thousand black people voted for Kennedy last time around, and he believes this time, they’ll vote for him.

…and now today’s markets…

A high-ranking Democrat in the legislature endorses former Navy fighter pilot Luke Mixon for U.S. Senate. Shreveport Representative Sam Jenkins is chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. He says Mixon has the “right stuff” to replace Senator John Kennedy…:

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Jenkins says this is a personal endorsement; not one of his caucus. Also in the race, New Orleans non-profit head Syrita Steib and Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers. Chambers says he believes HE can unseat Kennedy, based on the fact that over a half-million black voters voted for Kennedy in his last election…:

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Chambers made the comments of “Talk Louisiana” with Jim Engster.

A Monroe woman is under arrest, after her 1-year-old toddler was left home alone Sunday, and later found wandering in the street. 22-year-old Aloria Dickson, who said she went to a friend’s house for “a little while.” She’s charged with criminal abandonment and more.

When a Calhoun man went gator hunting for the first time ever, he had no idea what he was in for. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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Saints fans are rejoicing today over the Black and Gold’s 27-26 come from behind win over the Atlanta Falcons. Through three quarters it looked the Saints were heading towards an opening season loss before Jameis Winston and the Saints offense caught fire in the fourth quarter…
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Winston threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter.

A Calhoun man who went alligator hunting for the first time ever ended up catching an eleven-plus foot gator that weighed more than 750 pounds. Jerry Sepulvado says he plans to sell it…
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Sepulvado caught the gator on Lake St. John in Ferriday and plans to go alligator hunting again.

The Innocence Project New Orleans is appealing a ruling that said the state does not have to compensate 62-year-old Malcolm Alexander who spent 38 years in Angola for a rape conviction that was overturned. Attorney Jee Park says not everyone who is exonerated receives compensation…
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A judge has denied compensation for Alexander because the evidence that led to his conviction being thrown out didn’t reach the level of proof needed to establish factual innocence.

The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus has endorsed Democratic challenger Luke Mixon in the U-S Senate race. Sam Jenkins of Shreveport explains why he chose Mixon over others…
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The other Democratic challengers to Republican Senator John Kennedy are activist Gary Chambers and non-profit director Syrita Steib.

“Team Landry Governor” merchandise was being passed out at Attorney General Jeff Landry’s annual alligator hunt. But LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says an actual official announcement from the Attorney General may not come until the November mid-term election…:
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Alford says anyone could have made the merchandise.

What a start to the Dennis Allen era in New Orleans. The Saints roared back from a 26-10 fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-26. Michael Thomas caught two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter as the offense finally woke up after three sluggish quarters…:
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Democrat Luke Mixon who’s running against John Kennedy for US Senate this November, has landed an endorsement from a high-ranking state lawmaker. It’s Shreveport Representative Sam Jenkins who chairs the House Democratic Caucus. Jenkins says, for him, Mixon is a good candidate with an impressive resume’…:
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When a Calhoun man went gator hunting for the first time ever, he had no idea what he was in for. Brooke Thorington has more…:
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Seen at a recent Jeff Landry alligator hunt fundraiser: “Team Landry Governor” merchandise. Is this a signal the Attorney General is officially in the race? Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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The fan who casually walked onto the field during the LSU/Southern game Saturday night in Death Valley has been issued a misdemeanor summons. Police say Marwan Okeil strolled out onto the field then stood with his hands on his hips before being apprehended by officers and taken to the LSU Police Department. Okeil was faces charges of criminal trespassing and resisting an officer.

An advocacy group is seeking compensation for a man wrongly convicted, who served decades in prison. 62-year-old Malcolm Alexander’s rape conviction was overturned in 2018 after serving 38 years in Angola. But Innocence Project New Orleans executive director Jee Park says Alexander was denied compensation last year, and they are appealing the ruling. In Louisiana, it’s $40,000 for each year of wrongful imprisonment…:
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She says compensation for Alexander is long overdue.

A 71 year old man from Calhoun went gator hunting for the first time last week on Lake St. John and ended up catching one that he thought weighed around 400 pounds. Jerry Sepulvado of Calhoun he quickly learned the gator was far bigger:
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He says it took hours to get the gator on his boat and he’s still in shock.

Attorney General Jeff Landry’s annual alligator hunt appeared to be an unofficial launch of his campaign for governor in 2023. People were passing out Team Landry Governor merchandise, but LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says the most important thing will be an official announcement…:
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A high-ranking state lawmaker comes out with an endorsement for Democrat Luke Mixon in November’s U.S. Senate race. The 43-year-old Mixon, a former Navy fighter pilot and current airline pilot, is from Bunkie. Shreveport Representative Sam Jenkins, who chairs the House Democratic Caucus, says he feels Mixon has the “right stuff” for the Senate…:
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Mixon is challenging Republican John Kennedy for re-election.

After three frustrating quarters, the Saints erupted for 17 fourth-quarter points to beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-26. Jeff Palermo has a recap…:
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And LSU annihilated Southern University Saturday night in Tiger Stadium 65-17 in the first ever meeting between the two Baton Rouge schools on the football field. By the end of the first quarter, it was 37-0 — the most points scored ever in a single period in LSU history.

Attorney General Jeff Landry’s annual alligator hunt event appeared to an unofficial launch of his campaign for Governor in 2023. At the gathering, people passed out “Team Landry Governor” merchandise. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says that’s a good indicator that he intends to run, however…:
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So far, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser looks poised to run next year, and state Treasurer John Schroder is expected to make an announcement soon.

A Calhoun man is still in disbelief after catching a nearly 12-foot alligator with an estimated weight of anywhere from 750-1000 pounds. 71-year-old Jerry Sepulvado says it was the first time he’d ever been gator hunting…:
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He says he decided to sell the massive gator, but he does plan to get a replica of its head for his man cave.

A Jefferson Parish man who was cleared of a rape conviction after serving nearly 38 years in prison is now fighting for compensation. 62-year-old Malcolm Alexander was exonerated by DNA evidence and freed in 2018. Jee Park is the Executive Director of Innocence Project New Orleans. She says compensation is long overdue for Alexander…:
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The maximum he could receive is $400,000.

Blown leads by the Atlanta Falcons never get old for Saints fans — especially when it’s New Orleans on the other side of the ball. To open the Dennis Allen era, the Saints charged back from a 26-10 4th quarter deficit Sunday to beat the rival Dirty Birds 27-26 in Atlanta.