Lt Governor Billy Nungesser is conducting a poll this weekend as he contemplates running for governor. But one political analyst says it’s too soon. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is reminding everyone that Election Day is on Saturday some things he wants people to remember is that Polls open at 7:00am and close at 8:00pm. People in line at 8:00pm will be able to vote. Voters can find their polling location and see election results using the G-E-A-U-X vote app.

The U-S House has approved 858-billion dollars for national defense and hundreds of millions of dollars will go towards Louisiana’s military bases. Congressman and House Armed Services Committee member Mike Johnson says Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish will receive 125-million dollars to construct a Weapons Generation facility.

Johnson says hes glad  federal legislation rescinds the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military…

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AARP launches an interactive mobile friendly digital tool to help Louisiana Veterans understand their healthcare options. Director of Advocacy and OutReach, Lorie Lucas says Military families can use this one stop resource to navigate new PACT Act benefits and health care options at the following website.

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A Eunice couple accused of abusing their adopted daughter and foster son has been arrested.  Eunice Police have charged 41-year-old Robert Leason for molestation and indecent behavior with juveniles, and his 46-year-old wife Sheri Leason for second-degree cruelty to juveniles. The Leason’s adopted a 12-year-old girl in 2019 and have been fostering a 7-year-old boy since 2021.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will conduct polling this weekend as he considers running for governor. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says there are several factors Nungesser needs to take into consideration, for example, campaign funds, can he outraise John Kennedy if he runs? And with Jeff Landry in the race can Nungesser capture enough Republican support?

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DOTD Secretary and Democrat Shawn Wilson says he’s putting together an exploratory committee to consider the governor’s race.

Thursday was a big day for northeast Louisiana high school football as both Ouachita Christian and Oak Grove won state titles. O-C-S won its eighth state title in school history with a 28-14 victory over Vermilion Catholic.  O-C-S Coach Steven Fitzhugh says a long touchdown drive right before halftime was the key…

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The win is Fitzhugh’s sixth state championship at the Monroe school.

The U-S House has approved legislation that will provide nearly 858-billion dollars for national defense and hundreds of millions of dollars will go towards improving Louisiana’s military bases. Congressman Mike Johnson says Barksdale Air Force Base will receive 125-million dollars to construct a Weapons Generation facility….
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Johnson says Fort Polk in Vernon Parish will receive 61-million dollars to update the command station so it provides more realistic training activities.

It still remains to be seen who’s in or out for the 2023 gubernatorial race as several candidates wait to see if Senator John Kennedy makes it official. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says he’ll conduct a poll this weekend to see if he’ll run or not. But political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says until Kennedy decides a poll is obsolete.
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Pinsonat says there are several factors Nungesser needs to take into consideration, for example, can he outraise Kennedy?

More than 30,000 Louisiana homeowners are looking for new property insurance after a Florida company announces its leaving sooner than it had planned. Marsanne Golsby reports
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Still waiting on more information from State Police about a deadly shooting involving one of their troopers. It happened in Baton Rouge on Interstate 10 near the Mississippi River Bridge. A subject, who reportedly started a police chase, was pronounced dead at the scene. No law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says a Florida-based company that writes homeowners insurance is leaving Louisiana and several other states because of an insurance crisis in Florida, not conditions in Louisiana. Donelon says United Property and Casualty, or UPC announced last year they would be leaving.

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The company has about 36,000 policyholders in Louisiana.

There’s a runoff for mayor in Shreveport and La Politics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says Democrat Gregory Tarver and Republican Tom Arceneaux are in a runoff for mayor. Incumbent Democrat Adrian Perkins failed to garner enough votes, but he along with two previous Democratic mayors, have endorsed the GOP candidate.

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Polls open at 7 am tomorrow morning.

A recent survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration indicates electricity prices in Louisiana are two cents cheaper than the national average. And while customers in the state have seen their power bill steadily increase, Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says it has to do with the price of natural gas.

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Thursday was a big day for northeast Louisiana high school football as both Ouachita Christian and Oak Grove won state titles. O-C-S won its eighth state title in school history with a 28-14 victory over Vermilion Catholic. Coach Steven Fitzhugh won his sixth state championship at the Monroe school…

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Oak Grove won its seventh football title as the Tigers blanked Homer 17-to-0.

Yet another insurance company, Florida-based United Properties Casualty, says it will stop renewing its more than 30,000 property insurance policies in Louisiana next year. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says even though we didn’t get hit by a storm this year, Hurricane Ivan hammered the industry in Florida which us why UPC can no longer renew policies…:
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Donelon says he is aggressively trying to get more insurance companies to move here.

Electricity bill getting higher? Well Louisiana’s rates are actually two cents lower than the national average. That’s according to a recent survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says they are working on creating new sources of energy, like the five solar plants being constructed in northwest Louisiana and three more in the New Roads area…:
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There are a few notable races on tomorrow’s ballot in Louisiana…:
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LSU Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey is breaking her silence on the release from Russia of WNBA player Brittney Griner. Mulkey was Griner’s coach at Baylor and told ESPN her former stand-out player being home now is an answered prayer and God is good.

The insurance company that reportedly writes the 5th most homeowners’ policies in Louisiana is leaving the state in 2023. But Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says Florida based UPC is under duress in its own state which was hammered by Hurricane Ivan in September….:
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UPC has about 36,000 policyholders in Louisiana and will stop renewing in 2023.

Tomorrow is election day in Louisiana. A low turnout is expected but you can check to see what’s on your ballot by visiting GeauxVote.com. The Public Service Commission race in the 3rd District is a big one, as Incumbent Lambert Boissiere facing off with Davante Lewis who’s a formidable candidate, according to LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford…:
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The LHSAA Prep Football Classic in the Caesars Superdome kicked off yesterday and it’s already been exciting. Ouachita Christian knocked off top seeded Vermilion Catholic 28-14 in the Division IV select title game. Oak Grove shut out Homer to win its 3rd state title in 4 years. Union Parish Faces Many tomorrow afternoon. Union Parish’s Trey Holly is the leading rusher in state history and is committed to LSU. His coach Joe Spatafora says Holly’s drive is incredible…:
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Dunham, who hasn’t played in a title game in 18 years, will look to dethrone defending state champ St. Charles Catholic this afternoon at 3:30.

Gas prices in Louisiana continue to go down which is a nice Christmas present. The statewide average for a gallon of regular currently stands at $2.90 which is down over 10 cents from the same time last week, and nearly 40 cents lower from last month.

If you are one of more than 30,000 customers that have homeowners’ insurance through United Property & Casualty, you’ll have to find new coverage next year…:
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A Louisiana State Trooper fatally shot someone on I-10 near downtown Baton Rouge this morning, the agency announced. No more information on what led to the shooting was released, but State Police say they will give more details later today. No law enforcement was injured in the incident.

Tomorrow is Election Day in Louisiana and turnout is expected to be low, but there are a few notable races. The only race for Parish President is in Plaquemines, where LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says a downturn in the economy is playing a central role in oil and gas there…:
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Shreveport, Hammond, Kentwood, Crowley and Zachary will be electing a new mayor, and the 3rd District will vote on a new Public Service Commissioner. 28 Parishes have local propositions on tomorrow’s ballot.

You might be frustrated with your electricity bill like this reporter, but Louisiana’s rates are actually two cents lower than the national average. That’s according to a recent survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says we are making strides in creating new sources of energy — like North Louisiana using wind power from Kansas…;
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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says a Florida-based company that writes homeowners insurance is leaving Louisiana and several other states because of an insurance crisis in Florida, not conditions in Louisiana. Donelon says United Property and Casualty, or UPC won’t renew policies in 2023…:
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Donelon says he is aggressively trying to get more insurance companies to move here.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration indicates electricity prices in Louisiana are two cents cheaper than the national average. Customers have seen their bill steadily go up, and Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says that’s due to the price of natural gas…:
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In 2021 the average retail price for electricity in Louisiana was 8.82 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the national average of 11.10 cents an hour.

The LHSAA Prep Football Classic kicked off last night in the Caesars Superdome. This year’s Classic will feature perennial contenders as well as some up-and-coming schools making their long-awaited returns to the Dome.
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