Early voting for the November eighth election begins Tuesday and there will not be a U-S Senate debate. Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy’s challengers want one, but Kennedy says he’s busy between his work in Washington D-C and talking with voters directly around the state….
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Kennedy also points out debates are often hosted by partisan groups that hope he will make some gaffe that can be exploited.

A report from the state legislative auditor’s office says as a result of more fuel efficiency vehicles and the expected increase in electric charging vehicles, the state will lose 563-million dollars in motor fuel tax revenues from 2023 to 2032. Performance Audit Manager Gina Brown says this means less funding for our roads, so state lawmakers need to consider other options to fund transportation needs…
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Kevin Daigle is heading to Angola’s Death Row after he was sentenced to death in Lake Charles yesterday for the 2015 fatal shooting of Louisiana State Police Trooper Steven Vincent. Vincent encountered what he thought was a stranded motorist on a rural road, when Daigle started shot Vincent in the face. Iowa Police Chief Keith Vincent says it’s been a long seven years since his brother’s murder…
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It remains to be seen if Daigle’s execution will be carried out.

The Saints lost last night to Arizona 42-34 to drop to two and five on the season. Tomorrow afternoon, LSU hosts seventh ranked Ole Miss. Tigers wide receiver Kayshon Boutte says his chemistry with quarterback Jayden Daniels is growing…
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Kick-off is at 2:30.